JP6698607B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, it displays one of multiple types of demonstration effects so that the player can select it. When the selection operation is detected during the demonstration effect, the demo image scrolls and corresponds to the displayed demonstration effect. There was a thing to switch to the music to be performed (patent document 1).

JP, 2016-32534, A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, when the demo operation is already selected, the selection operation is performed, and when the state returns to the state before the selection again, the music corresponding to the demo effect is repeated at the beginning. There was a risk that the interest would decline.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest in a game even when the selected effect is selected again. The purpose is to

(A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Hold storage means for storing information on variable display as hold information,
Determination means capable of determining that the suspension information stored in the suspension storage means is controlled to the advantageous state,
During the advantageous state, when the hold information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage unit based on the determination result of the determination unit, the state is controlled to the advantageous state. A notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect of notifying in advance,
Display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects selectable by the player,
When the advantageous state is started, regardless of the operation of the player, a first selection effect executed to select any one of the plurality of items, and after the first selection effect, Selection effect means capable of executing a selection effect including a second selection effect executed so as to select any one of the plurality of items based on an operation of the player,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a performance corresponding to the item selected by the selection performance means,
In the second selection effect, the display means can display an item corresponding to the first effect even when a first effect of the plurality of kinds of effects is being executed.
The effect execution means,
When the item corresponding to the second effect different from the first effect is selected while the first effect is being executed, the second effect is executed,
When the item corresponding to the first effect is selected again in the state where the first effect is being executed, the state of the first effect being executed is taken over and executed,
The notification effect means can execute the notification effect at a timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items in the first selection effect.
It is characterized by
( A ) A gaming machine according to another aspect ,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) which is capable of playing a game and controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit state)
Display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects selectable by the player (for example, an effect control microcomputer 200 for displaying items corresponding to a plurality of types of music as shown in FIG. 27). When,
At the start of the advantageous state, a first selection effect executed to select any one of the plurality of items regardless of the operation of the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 27A, Selection effect at the start of round that is executed regardless of the player's operation at the time of jackpot start) and after the first selection effect, any one of the plurality of items is selected based on the operation of the player A second selection effect that is executed as described above (for example, a selection effect that is executed based on the operation of the player when three rounds are disclosed as shown in FIG. 27D) can be executed. And a selection effect producing means (as shown in FIG. 27, an effect control microcomputer 200 for changing an item selected by a selection operation),
27. A performance executing means capable of executing a performance corresponding to the item selected by the selection performance means (as shown in FIG. 27, a performance controlling microcomputer 200 for outputting a music or a video corresponding to the selected item). Etc.) and
The display means can display an item corresponding to the first effect even when the first effect of the plurality of types of effects is being executed in the second selection effect (for example, FIG. 27). As shown in (e), even when the item corresponding to the song A is being executed, the item corresponding to the song A can be displayed by "Return", etc.),
The effect execution means,
When the item corresponding to the second effect different from the first effect is selected while the first effect is being executed, the second effect is executed (for example, in FIG. As shown, when the item corresponding to the music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning),
When the item corresponding to the first effect is selected again while the first effect is being executed, the state of the first effect that is being executed is taken over and executed (for example, FIG. 27 ( As shown in g), when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, the music A is played as it is).
(1) The gaming machine according to another embodiment,
A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like),
Display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects selectable by the player (for example, an effect control microcomputer 200 for displaying items corresponding to a plurality of types of music as shown in FIG. 27). When,
A selection effecting means capable of executing a selection effect of selecting any one of the plurality of items (as shown in FIG. 27, an effect control microcomputer 200 for changing an item selected by a selection operation),
27. A performance executing means capable of executing a performance corresponding to the item selected by the selection performance means (as shown in FIG. 27, a performance controlling microcomputer 200 for outputting a music or a video corresponding to the selected item). Etc.),
The display means can display an item corresponding to the first effect even when the first effect of the plurality of kinds of effects is being executed in the selected effect (for example, FIG. ), the item corresponding to the song A can be displayed by "return" even when the item corresponding to the song A is being executed),
The effect execution means,
When the item corresponding to the second effect different from the first effect is selected while the first effect is being executed, the second effect is executed (for example, in FIG. As shown, when the item corresponding to the music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning),
When the item corresponding to the first effect is selected again while the first effect is being executed, the state of the first effect that is being executed is taken over and executed (for example, FIG. 27 ( As shown in g), when the item corresponding to the song A is selected again, the song A is played as it is ).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game even when the selected effect is selected again.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Further, there is further provided state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to the player,
The selection effect means can execute at least the selection effect during the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 27, the selection effect for selecting an item can be executed during the big hit state).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game during the advantageous state even when the selected effect is selected again.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The selection effect is a first selection effect executed regardless of the operation of the player at the start of the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 27A, a round executed regardless of the operation of the player at the start of a big hit). After the first selection effect) and the first selection effect, the second selection effect executed based on the player's operation (for example, as shown in FIG. 27(d), when the player discloses three rounds, Selection effect executed based on the operation).

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effect in the advantageous state, it is possible to execute the selection effect according to the player's preference.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The period in which the second selection effect can be executed is longer than that in the first selection effect (as shown in FIG. 27, the first selection effect at the start of a round is from the start of the first round to the end of the second round). The second selection effect at the start of the third round is set from the start of the third round to the final round).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to deal with various types of players by prolonging the executable period of the second selection effect executed based on the operation of the player.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The effect execution means,
As the plurality of types of effects, music can be played (as shown in FIG. 27, music can be played, etc.),
In the first selection effect, when the item is changed based on the operation of the player, the music to be played back is changed according to the change of the item (for example, as shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B). In the selection effect at the start of the round, when the item is changed based on the operation of the player, the music to be played changes according to the change of the item),
In the second selection effect, even if the item is changed based on the operation of the player, the music to be played back is not changed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 27E and 27F, 3 In the selection effect at the start of the round, even if the item is changed based on the operation of the player, the music played is not changed, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the music is not frequently switched, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5) above,
In the second selection effect, the display means displays an item corresponding to the currently executed effect in a mode different from that of the item when the first selected effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27(e), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the currently executed music is changed to "return" different from the display of "A" of the selection effect at the start of the round. Display etc.).

  With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to easily understand which effect the currently executed effect is.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (6) above,
Hold storage means (for example, RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560) for storing information regarding variable display as hold information (for example, hold storage),
Judgment means capable of judging whether or not the advantageous state is controlled after execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold information before execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold information (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like). When,
In the advantageous state, when the pending information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the pending storage unit based on the determination result of the determination unit, the advantageous state is controlled. Further, a notification effect means (for example, effect control microcomputer 200 or the like) capable of executing notification effect (for example, continuous holding effect) to be notified in advance,
The notification production means,
The notification effect can be executed at any of the plurality of timings in the advantageous state (for example, the held consecutive effects can be executed at any of the plurality of timings during the round),
As one of the plurality of timings, the notification effect can be executed at a timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items in the first selection effect (for example, a plurality of timings). As one of the timings, the held continuous effect can be executed at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be surprised in the first selection effect, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. The notification effect may be executed at the timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items in the second selection effect.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (5) to (7) above,
The effect executing means reproduces a specific portion that is a part of the selected music and is different from the beginning of the selected music during the selection effect (for example, reproduces a chorus portion),
The display means displays a selectable image (for example, the selectable music image 96 in FIG. 29) capable of specifying the selectable music (for example, the first to third music in FIG. 29) and the unselectable image. 29 (for example, the fourth to sixth songs of FIG. 29) can be displayed together with an unselectable image (for example, the unselectable song image 97 of FIG. 29) that can be specified (for example, FIG. 29(A) and the like).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of effect when selecting a music piece.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view of a special variable winning ball device included in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the special variable winning ball device provided in the pachinko gaming machine in a closed state. It is a perspective view of the special variable winning ball device included in the pachinko gaming machine in an open state. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a relay board, a performance control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. It is a flow chart which shows main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is an explanatory view for explaining an opening pattern of a variable winning a prize ball device and a special variable winning a prize ball device in a KT state. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is the production drawing which shows the production which is executed during the big hit. It is the production drawing which shows the production which is executed during the rush hour. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit related process. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of rush. It is a timing chart which shows the process in the big hit in a modification. It is the production drawing which shows the production which is executed during the big hit. It is a flow chart which shows music selection processing at the time of a big hit. It is a figure which shows the control example of music selection control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of music selection processing.

[First Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) 1 as viewed from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the 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-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, or the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of 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. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) installed to be 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 (games 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 plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball feed tray 3, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are a plurality of types that can be identified based on the establishment of the first starting condition that is the first execution condition (for example, that the hit ball has won the first starting winning opening 13). A display area (hereinafter referred to as a first variable display portion 9a) for variably displaying (hereinafter, also referred to as variable display or variation) a decorative design for rendering (first decorative pattern) and a second, and a second. A plurality of types of decorative design for production (second decorative design) that can be identified based on the establishment of the second starting condition that is the execution condition (for example, that the hit ball has won the second starting winning opening 14) is variable. It is easier for the player to visually recognize the display content than the display area for displaying and displaying the display result (hereinafter referred to as the second variable display section 9b) and the first variable display section 9a and the second variable display section 9b. Display area (hereinafter referred to as effect symbol display portion 9c). It is to be noted that it is easy to visually recognize the display contents, for example, because the display area is large, or the display contents on the first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b are always monochromatic. The display color may change. Further, in this embodiment, in the effect symbol display portion 9c, display information of the identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as effect symbol) is controlled to be displayed in three display areas of left, middle, and right. It should be noted that the winning means that the game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening as a winning area. Derivatively displaying the display result means stopping and displaying the symbol. In this embodiment, one effect symbol display unit 9c is provided for two variable display units (first variable display unit 9a and second variable display unit 9b), and two variable symbols are used in the effect symbol display unit 9c. Since the effect corresponding to any of the decorative patterns (the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern) variably displayed on the display unit is executed, the situation of the decorative pattern (for example, whether or not the jackpot pattern is derived and displayed) ) Is difficult to grasp.

  At the upper part of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display device (special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b that variably display special symbols as identification information are provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are each realized by a simple and small display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9, for example. Has been done. The first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b make it more difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol, so that more various numbers such as 0 to 99 are used. It may be configured to variably display. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a is 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. Moreover, some may differ. As an example, the first special symbol type includes numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the second special symbol type is numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the first special symbol. Character different from the character may be included.

In the vicinity of the first special symbol display device 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a which consists of 4 indicators is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one. In the vicinity of the second special symbol display device 8b, a second special symbol reservation storage display device 18b composed of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the storage number of reservations. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  The first variable display unit 9a performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a decorative (for effect) symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a. Further, the second variable display portion 9b performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a decorative symbol during a variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. Here, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b can be variably displayed at the same time.

  The 1st variable display part 9a and the 2nd variable display part 9b which perform the variable display of a decorative design are controlled by the microcomputer for effect control mounted in the effect control board. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first variable display portion 9a may be referred to as a first decorative design, and the identification information variably displayed on the second variable display portion 9b may be referred to as a second decorative design. In addition, the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern may be collectively referred to as a decorative pattern. The type of the first decorative design and the type of the second decorative design may be the same (for example, both are numbers 0 to 9) or may be different. If the types are different, some may be different. As an example, the first decorative design type includes the numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than the numbers, and the second decorative design type is the numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than the numbers and is the first decorative design. Character different from the character may be included.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, the number of effective winning balls entered into the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number, and the number of effective winning balls entering into the second starting winning port 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. There is an area (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol reserved storage display section 18c) for displaying the total number (total reserved storage number) which is the sum of the above. As described above, in this embodiment, by displaying the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c that is relatively easy for the player to visually recognize, It is difficult to grasp each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. In this embodiment, the first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a and the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b are respectively four indicators such as lamps and LEDs smaller than the symbol hold memory indicator 18c. Although configured, a display device of another mode may be used in order to make it more difficult to grasp the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. As an example, each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is composed of one display device, and the display color is different or the display density is different depending on the number of reserved memories. I will let you.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the displayable total number of pending storages, that is, the total number of pending storages is eight. The symbol reservation storage display unit 18c increases the number of display regions to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of display areas to be turned on is reduced by one. Alternatively, of the eight display areas in the symbol reserve storage display section 18c, the number of areas displayed in a color previously determined as an effective start winning is increased by one. Then, each time the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of regions displayed in a color determined in advance as an effective start winning is reduced by one.

Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is set to 4 and the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4. Therefore, when the first reserved memory number is 4 and the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 13, the winning becomes an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the first starting condition. When a game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 13 when the first reserved memory number is less than 4, the winning becomes an effective starting winning (first effective starting winning) that satisfies the first starting condition. Similarly, the second
When the number of stored memories is four and the game ball is won in the second starting winning opening 14, the winning is an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the second starting condition. When the game ball is won in the second starting winning opening 14 when the number of the second reserved memories is less than 4, the winning becomes an effective starting winning (second effective starting winning) that satisfies the second starting 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. However, those values are merely examples. .. Further, the upper limit value may be changeable according to the gaming 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 starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a. When the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the 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.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the first special symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the game ball passes through the actuation gate 17 and the actuation gate switch On the condition that it is detected in 17a, it is configured to shift to the big hit game. Therefore, when the player breaks the game after the jackpot game state is over, it is possible to prevent the control to the jackpot game state from progressing during the player's break. In particular, in this embodiment, since the variation time of the second special symbol is as long as 15 minutes or 5 minutes as will be described later, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the player is displayed during the variation display for a long time. You may end up taking a break. Even in such a case, even if the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit, it is possible to restrict the progress of the big hit game during the break, and the profit of the player is spoiled. Can be prevented. Although the operation gate 17 is provided separately from the gate 32 in this embodiment, the gate 32 and the operation gate 17 may be configured as a common gate. Further, it is not always necessary to provide the operation gate 17, and when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, it may be configured to shift to the big hit game after the symbol fixed display time has elapsed.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a special winning opening is provided below the operation gate 17. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display device 8b. In the advantageous state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the open/close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. 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 a prize ball 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 a small hit, and a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 are provided. As shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 22 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 15 is arranged so as to be adjacent to the right side. 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 are plate-shaped bottom surfaces formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game balls flow down. By moving the member forward and backward, the open state (also called the open state) and the game ball where the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 14 located below the bottom member. It is changed to an impossible closed state (also called a closed state). The special variable winning ball device 22 moves the bottom member forward toward the front in the small hitting game state that occurs when the predetermined display result (small hitting symbol) is displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state, and the opening control is executed to open the special winning opening 24, which is the winning area. In addition, the variable winning ball device 15 moves the bottom member backward toward the rear from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front when the normal symbol display device 10 hits and displays the symbol. The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening 14 which is the winning area is executed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 are formed to have the same structure, but as shown in FIG. Compared with, the special variable winning ball device 22 is slightly larger. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 are arranged adjacent to each other, the special variable winning ball device 20 is dropped in the game area 7 without winning. The game ball first drops onto the variable winning ball device 15, but 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 open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 and is guided to the special variable winning ball device 22. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 22 is moved backward and the special winning opening 24 is in the open state, the game ball wins the special winning opening 24. Furthermore, if the special winning opening 24 is also not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 22 and drops toward the outlet 26 as it is.

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

  Inside the special winning opening 24, there is provided a switch (second count switch 25a, see FIG. 5) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening 24. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening 24 that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 22, the number of winning balls is smaller than that when the gaming ball wins the large winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) other prize holes such as the first start prize hole 13 and the second start prize hole 14. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening 24 is opened, it becomes a state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is closed and the special winning opening 24 is closed, the game ball cannot be passed through (entering) the special winning opening 24 to obtain the prize ball. Person will be in a disadvantageous state.

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

  Hereinafter, the first start 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 hole), the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning hole 14), and the special variable winning ball device 22 (special winning ball). Since the winning opening 24) is provided on the right side of the game area 7, the player aims at the right side of the game area 7 during a big hit game or in a KT state described later (so-called right). Striking operation). Therefore, although detailed description is omitted in this embodiment, when the big hit game is in progress or in the KT state, for example, "right hit" or the like is displayed on the effect display device 9 or in the right direction. It is desirable to display by an arrow indicating “” to notify that the right-handing operation period is in progress.

  Below the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. In addition, the normal symbol display device 10 may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example. Further, the normal symbol display device 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED, but is, for example, a display device that can light up and display a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp that can alternately light up and display "○" and "x"). It may be composed of.

  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 normal symbol display device 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative lamps 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the bottom there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, two speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs are provided on the upper left and right 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 peripheral left portion, and the outer peripheral right portion of the game area 7. In addition, a prize ball lamp 51 that lights up when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and an out-of-ball lamp 52 that lights up when the supply ball runs out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It is provided.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. When the player continuously operates the hit ball operation handle 5, the game ball is launched every 0.6 seconds. The game ball shot 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 then 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 jackpot game end or the previous variable display ends). Then, the first start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the first variable symbol is changed on the first variable display portion 9a. The display starts. That is, the first special symbol corresponds to the winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the number of total reserved storages (total number) displayed on the design reserved storage display unit 18c on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase by 1.

  Further, 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 jackpot game end or the previous variable display). Ends, that the second start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the second decorative symbol is displayed on the second variable display portion 9b. The variable display of is started. That is, the second special symbol corresponds to winning in the second starting winning opening 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the number of total reserved memories displayed on the symbol reserved memory display section 18c (total number) on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase by 1. However, even if the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, if the total reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the total number displayed on the symbol reserved memory display portion 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 portion 9a are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol when stopped becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), the big hit game state is entered. That is, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened until a fixed time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning opening. One round in the jackpot gaming state is until a certain period of time elapses after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls is won in the special winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special winning opening, or when a certain period of time elapses after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The continuation right is allowed to be generated a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 rounds, 6 rounds, 16 rounds). Alternatively, a V winning area may be provided in the special winning opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball device 20 is open. The number of rounds in the big hit game state varies depending on the type of big hit. In the present embodiment, the types of big hits are 2R normal big hit, 2R certainty variation big hit, 6R regular big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, and 16R certainty variation big hit. State is given, 6R normal big hit or 6R probability variation big hit occurs, 6 round big hit game state is given, 16R probability variation big hit occurs, 16 round big hit game state is given.

  When it is determined that the stop symbol at the time of the variation stop of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, "7") Is a probability state that the probability of the next big hit is higher than the low probability state (there are low probability/non-KT state and low probability/first KT state described later) (the high probability that the big hit is more likely to occur than the low probability state. The state is advantageous for the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined to be a probability variation symbol and shifts to a probability variation state, not only the probability that the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a becomes a jackpot symbol becomes high, The probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b becomes a big hit symbol is also high. That is, not only in the determination of the big hit based on the first starting prize, but also in the determination of the big hit based on the second starting prize, it is determined that the big hit has a higher probability than the low probability state.

  Further, 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 portion 9b are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stop becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), it shifts to the big hit game state.

  In the case where it is determined that the stop symbol at the time of the variation stop of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is a jackpot symbol with special variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, "7"). Is a probability state that the probability of the next big hit is higher than the low probability state (there are low probability/non-KT state and low probability/first KT state described later) (the high probability that the big hit is more likely to occur than the low probability state. The state is advantageous for the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be a probability variation symbol and shifts to a probability variation state, not only the probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b becomes a jackpot symbol becomes high, The probability that the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a becomes a big hit symbol also increases. That is, not only in the determination of the big hit based on the second starting prize, but also in the determination of the big hit based on the first starting prize, the jackpot is determined with a higher probability than the low probability state.

  Further, when the second special symbol at the time of stop becomes a small hit symbol, it shifts to a small hit game state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened until a certain time period during which a game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24 has elapsed. As a result, even in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is set so that the player can get a payout, though the number is smaller than that in the big hitting game state.

  In the probability variation state, as described above, the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are jackpot symbols (specific display result: , 0 to 9) is higher than the low probability state.

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

  In the first KT state among the KT states, as will be described later, although a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 22 is easily opened, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is extremely long, and the small hit. Even if occurs, there are very few cases where the game balls are won in the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side (for example, about 100 balls per 100 changes). As will be described later, the second KT state in the KT state has a short opening time of the upstream variable winning ball device 15, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is placed in the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side. Easy to win.

  The probability variation state is a gaming state that is more likely to be a big hit than the low-probability state. Specifically, the number of big hit determination values in the big hit determination table in the probability variation state is 10 times the number of big hit determination values in the big hit determination table in the low probability state. The game state is easy to play.

  Also, 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). Specifically, in this embodiment, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is the same as that in the normal state, but when the second special symbol changes. Since the variation time of the variation pattern to be selected is shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of times of variation in the constant time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. In addition, since it is configured to be a small hit in a part when the variation of the second special symbol is not a big hit, the KT state is a gaming state in which the small hit is more likely to occur than the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, a small hit is frequently generated mainly by changing the second special symbol, which is a game state advantageous to the player.

  Next, the transition of the game state in this embodiment will be described. First, in this embodiment, in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state), the player aims at the left side of the game area 7 and performs a shooting operation (left hitting) of the game ball. Therefore, in the normal state, a start winning is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening 13, and a variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. When a big hit occurs in the normal state, the low probability/first KT state, high probability/first KT state, or high probability/second KT state is entered. For example, when the 6R normal big hit occurs, the low probability/first KT state is entered, and thereafter, when the variable display of 100 times is completed without the big hit occurring, the first KT state is ended and the normal state is entered. In addition, for example, when the 6R probability variation big hit occurs, the high probability/first KT state is shifted to, and thereafter, the high probability/first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, for example, when the 16R probability variation big hit occurs, the high probability/second KT state is maintained, and then the high probability/second KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  In this embodiment, the case where the variable display is uniformly controlled 100 times and the first KT state is ended when the low probability/first KT state is controlled is shown. However, such a mode is limited. Absent. For example, it is configured to provide a plurality of types of big hits that trigger the low probability/first KT state, and the number of variable displays in which the first KT state continues after the big hit game is different depending on the big hit type (for example, 20 times). Or 30 times, 50 times, 100 times).

  In the case where the player has transitioned to the KT state (low probability/first KT state, high probability/first KT state, high probability/second KT state), in this embodiment, the player moves the game area 7 to the right. Aim and launch the game ball (right hit). Therefore, in the KT state, a start winning is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening 14, and a variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. 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 low probability/first KT state is entered, and thereafter, when the variable display is completed 100 times without a big hit, the first KT state is ended and a normal state is entered. Further, for example, when a 2R certainty variation big hit or a 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, the high probability/first KT state is maintained, and then the high probability/first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, for example, when the 16R probability variation big hit occurs, the high probability/second KT state is maintained, and then the high probability/second KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  However, as will be described later, in the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and the 16R certainty variation big hit is obtained even though the non-KT state is before the big hit starts, the high probability state is entered. However, it is controlled so as to shift to the first KT state instead of the second KT state. That is, although it is in the normal state, it is right-handed and a 16R probability variation big hit occurs due to the variation display of the second special symbol, and in such a case, it shifts to the second KT state and a considerable number in the small hit game. If the player can get the prize ball, the original playability in the KT state will be impaired. Therefore, only the first KT state is set to transition, and even if the player hits the right ball in the normal state, the prize ball by the small hit game Is configured so as not to get much.

Specifically, in this embodiment, when the 16R probability variation big hit is based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the second KT state is shifted only when the KT state is before the big hit starts. If the non-KT state is present before the big hit is started, the first KT state is entered. That is, in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), it is configured to perform a left-handed operation, and is mainly configured on the assumption that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. However, if it is configured to unconditionally shift to the 2nd KT state when the 16R certainty variation big hit occurs due to the variable display of the 2nd special symbol, even if it is in the non-KT state, dare to perform the right striking operation. It becomes possible to shift to the 2KT state, which may impair the original game play and unnecessarily enhance the gambling performance. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the 16R certainty variation big hit is generated based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the second KT state is shifted only when the KT state is before the big hit starts, Such a situation is prevented, and in the non-KT state, the player is prompted to perform a left-handed operation. If the player makes a right-handed stroke in the non-KT state, a warning sound may be output to prompt the left-handed stroke operation.

  Further, 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 portion 9a are synchronized. Further, 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 portion 9b are synchronized. Here, the synchronization means that the variable display start time and the variable display time are the same, 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 portion 9a. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display portion 9b.

  Furthermore, when the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, a decorative symbol (for example, "7") that recalls the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display portion 9a. When the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a special decorative symbol (for example, "7") that recalls the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display portion 9b.

  Further, in the effect symbol display portion 9c, when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the three display areas of the effect symbol display portion 9c. When performing the reach effect, for example, the left and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed during variable display. Then, basically, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed on the effect symbol display portion 9c (in three display areas. The production design is finally stopped.). If the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is a production symbol that reminds the player that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, left It will be three production patterns in the state where the middle right is aligned. Hereinafter, such an effect design is also called a jackpot 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 effect symbols are variably displayed in the three display areas of the effect symbol display portion 9c.

  Further, the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and at the same time, the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The effect corresponding to any one of the variable displays is executed.

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed alone, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends and the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished. When is displayed as a derivation display, the variable display of the effect design is ended, and the stop design of the effect design is derivatized and displayed. Also, if the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, specifically, if there is a period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, it is late. When the special symbol for which the variable display ends is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the effect 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 the effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbol that has stopped among the three effect symbols constitutes a part of the big hit symbol. ) Is performed, and all or some of the effect symbols are in a state of being variably displayed in synchronization while forming all or part of the big hit symbols.

  For example, in the left, middle, and right display areas of the effect symbol display portion 9c, in the left and right display areas, a decorative symbol (for example, "7") that is a part of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The display area in the middle is in a state in which the variable display is still being performed, and the state in which all or a part of the symbols in the display area are in a variable display in synchronization while constituting all or a part of the big hit symbol (for example, the production. The left, middle, and right display areas of the symbol display portion 9c are variably displayed, and the variable display is performed in a state where the same symbols are always arranged) is the reach display mode or reach.

  In addition, at the time of reach, an effect different from usual is performed with a lamp or a sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the effect pattern display portion 9c are referred to as reach effect. In addition, at the time of reach, a character (effect display imitating a person or the like and different from the effect pattern) is displayed, or the background of the effect pattern display unit 9c (ground color or pattern different from the pattern and character). Etc.) may be changed in display mode (eg, color, etc.).

  Next, FIGS. 2 to 4 are views showing the special variable winning ball device 22. The special variable winning ball device 22 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. Although the structure of the special variable winning ball device 22 has been described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4 in this embodiment, the size of the special variable winning ball device 22 is slightly smaller than that of the special variable winning ball device 22. The structure of the ball device 15 is similar to the structure of the special variable winning ball device 22.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the special variable winning ball device 22 includes a base plate portion 101 having a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball device 22 is fixed and supported in the game area 7 by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area 7 with, for example, a screw. 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 the special winning portion of the base plate portion 101 is formed. A slit-shaped accommodation hole 102 that is long in the left-right direction for accommodating the bottom surface member 23 on the back side (rear side) of the game area 7 when the bottom surface member 23 moves backward is formed at a position above the mouth 24. Has been done. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 24 is formed slightly to the left of the center of the base plate portion 101 in the left-right direction, but may be left or right of this.

  The bottom surface member 23 is inclined downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right side is flowed down toward the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is inclined downward to the left so as to follow the inclination of the bottom surface member 23. Is formed. The bottom surface member 23 can be moved forward and backward between the forwardly moved state shown in FIG. 3 and the backwardly moved state shown in FIG. 4, and the bottom surface member 23 is provided on the back side (rear side) of the base plate portion 101. A drive device (not shown) for moving back and forth is arranged.

  Returning to FIGS. 2 to 4, on the front side of the base plate portion 101, a flow passage forming base 112 protruding forward is formed, and on the upper portion of the flow passage forming base 112, a forward movement is performed. The upstream region 23U, which is the upper end (right end) of the bottom member 23 in the opened state, is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 23, and forms the flow path of the game ball together with the bottom member 23; The downstream region 23L, which is the lower end portion (left end portion) of the bottom surface member 23, is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface member 23, and the downstream flow path portion 114 that forms the flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 23 is formed. There is.

In addition, in the upper part of the flow path formation base 112, the upper end of the upstream flow path 113 and the downstream flow path 114 are recessed downward from the end of the bottom surface member 23 side, and in a front view, the special winning opening 24 is provided to the left and right. A guide flow path portion 115 that guides the game ball that has fallen below the bottom surface member 23 to the special winning opening 24 is formed so as to surround it from below.

  The upstream side flow passage portion 113 and the downstream side flow passage portion 114 are formed so as to incline downward to the left so that the game ball flows down to the left. Further, the bottom portion of the guide flow path portion 115 extends downward to the left toward the special winning opening 24 side and is recessed at a position in front of the special winning opening 24. Then, in the recessed space at the bottom of the guide flow path portion 115, a triangular guide portion 116 for guiding the game ball backward toward the special winning opening 24 side (back side of the game area 7) is arranged. ing.

  Furthermore, a covering portion 117 that integrally covers the upstream flow passage portion 113, the downstream flow passage portion 114, and the guide flow passage portion 115 from the front is integrally formed on the front portion (player side) of the flow passage forming base portion 112. Has been done. This covering part 117 covers the upstream side flow path part 113, the downstream side flow path part 114, and the guide flow path part 115 from the front, so that the game balls flowing down these flow path parts bounce toward the glass door frame 2 side. It has a function to prevent it from being lost. In the present embodiment, the covering 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base 112, but it may be fixed separately.

  In the special variable winning ball device 22, between the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, the flow of the game spheres that are continuous in the left-right direction and that is composed of the upstream side flow passage portion 113, the bottom surface member 23, and the downstream side flow passage portion 114. The path F is formed. Here, in the present embodiment, the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed with a plurality of restriction pieces 118 that reduce the flow-down speed of the game balls flowing down the flow path F.

  In the present embodiment, the restricting piece 118 is integrally formed with the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, and is formed in a rib shape projecting forward from the base plate portion 101 or protruding rearward from the covering portion 117. By interfering with, by changing the flow direction of the game ball so that the game ball flowing down to the left meanders with the movement of the front-rear direction component, the time required for the flow is limited when the restriction piece 118 is not provided. Delay more than. These restriction pieces 118 are formed so as to be lined up at a predetermined interval in the flow-down direction of the game balls in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. Further, the restriction piece 118 is set to have a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width of the bottom surface member 23 in the front-rear direction, and a width dimension that allows the game ball to pass between adjacent ones. There is. More specifically, in the present embodiment, one regulating piece 118 is formed in a portion of the covering portion 117 that covers the upstream side passage portion 113 from the front, and the downstream side passage portion of the covering portion 117 is formed. One restricting piece 118 is formed in a portion that covers 114 from the front. Further, a total of five restricting pieces 118, which are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, are formed on a portion of the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 that covers the bottom surface member 23. The number of such restriction pieces 118 is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the restriction piece 118 is covered by the covering portion 117 from the front (player side).

  With the arrangement of the restriction pieces 118 as described above, referring to FIG. 3, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 (and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 similarly configured) of this embodiment tries to flow down the flow path F. The game ball P will flow down in a meandering manner on the flow path F. When the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) in which such a flow path F is formed is closed, the game ball P has the special winning opening 24 (or the second starting winning opening 14). Basically, the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) is passed without winning. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 4, when the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) in which the bottom member 23 has moved backward is opened, the game ball P guides the flow path forming base 112. It is possible to fall into the flow path portion 115, and it is possible to flow down the guide flow path 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 the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that 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 programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, 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 has at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Further, the I/O port section 57 may be externally attached.

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

  Moreover, the 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 operating gate switch 17a are given to the game control microcomputer 560. The input driver circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31, and 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 are game-controlled. The output circuit 59 which is driven in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for use is also mounted on the main board 31, a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game controlling microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on, and the occurrence of a big hit game state. An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31. 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 (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 sends effect control commands from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The first variable display section 9a and the second variable display section 9b that receive and display the decorative pattern variably, the effect symbol display section 9c that variably displays the effect symbol, and the symbol hold storage display section 18c are subjected to display control.

  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 sound output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

The production control board 80 has a production control microcomputer 200 including a production control CPU 201 and a RAM. The RAM may be external. 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 a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( The input driver 202 and the input port 20 according to the effect control INT signal).
The production control command is received via 3. 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 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 202 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction restricting means, the signal input from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Further, the unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I/O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the 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. In addition, the effect control CPU 201 outputs the sound number data to the sound 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 the 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. Further, it 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 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 a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output form of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the decorative pattern) in time series.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the VDP 209 that controls the display 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 the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. Then, the VDP 209 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. It may be mounted on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, and a second circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as the production control board. In addition, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but another board (for example, the voice output board 70 or the lamp shown in FIG. 6). It may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 in the effect control board 80 via the driver board 35 or the like). In that case, the command may be simply passed through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35, and the control means may receive the command. The control related to the voice control and the lamp control is executed, and the received command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 for controlling the effect display device 9 as it is or after being changed to, for example, a simplified command. May be. Further, when two boards, a first effect control board and a second effect control board, are provided, a command relating to an effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board. The command is sent from the second effect control board to the first effect control board as it is, or after being processed (for example, changing the form or content of the command, simplifying, selecting only the necessary command), and then sent. It may be configured to be performed.

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

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device is initialized (CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are initialized) (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 by the built-in device is the interrupt address. Is a mode indicating.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms 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 normal initialization processing (step S10 to step S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, check whether the data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Yes (step S7). After confirming that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. 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 during the power supply stop process. In this example, if "55H" is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is 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 a 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 is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match) because the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved. 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 was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is restored from the stop, is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state recovery 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 to the pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, the initialization data of the area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processing of steps S91 and S92, the stored contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), and the unpaid prize ball. For example, a part in which data indicating the number is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 sets the pointer to the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 (step S93), and according to the contents, a control command (power control command) indicating that the power supply is restored to the effect control board 80. It is controlled so that a restoration command as an initialization command at the time of restoration of supply is transmitted (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In this embodiment, both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or 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 clearing process (step S10). It should be noted that the predetermined area (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the big hit determination random number) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, the special symbol buffer, the total prize ball number storage buffer, the special symbol process flag, the award ball flag, the out-of-ball flag, the payout stop flag, etc. are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set to the flag for.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the pointer to the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 (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). As the initialization command, there is a command or the like indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9.

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

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (step S17) and the initial value random number updating 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 prohibited state is set (step S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random numbers. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter (big hit determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls, by itself, a game display device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, and a ball payout device provided in the game machine. In the processing of, or the processing of transmitting a command signal to control other microcomputers, also referred to as the game device control processing), the count value of the big hit determination random number generation counter or the like is one round (the big hit determination random number generation counter, etc. When the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken is stepped), the initial value is set to the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is executed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) (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 supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop time process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Then, the 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 actuation gate switch 17a are input via the input driver circuit 58. , And determine their states (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a display control process for controlling the display of the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the first special symbol reservation storage display device 18a, and the second special symbol reservation storage display device 18b. Execute (step S22). With respect to the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, control for outputting a drive signal to each display device is executed 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 determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number updating process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

FIG. 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 a small hit (for big hit, small hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: Determines the type of big hit, that is, 2R normal big hit, 2R sure change big hit, 6R normal big hit, 6R sure change big hit, or 16R sure change big hit (for big hit type determination)
(3) Random 5: Determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (for fluctuation pattern determination)
(4) Random 6: Determine whether to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the initial value of random 1)
(6) Random 8: Determine the initial value of Random 6 (for determining the random 6 initial value)
In step S23 in the game control processing shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) a big hit, a small hit determination random number, (2) a big hit type determination random number, and (4) a normal symbol. The counter is incremented (1 is added) for generating the hit determination random number. That is, those are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers or the initial value random numbers. It should be noted that random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (6) described above are also used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, 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. May be.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a pending 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 total of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command relating to the display control of the first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b and a production control command relating to the number of retained memories (production control command control processing: step S28).

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing such as setting the number of prize balls based on the 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 accordance with the winning detection based on that 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 is turned on, the payout control board 37. The payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

  In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 outputs the contents regarding the ON/OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port to the output port. 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. Along with, the special symbol display which sets the second special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the second special symbol in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data according to 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 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are variably displayed. To execute.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame/0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby performing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10. After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control processing is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In addition, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be executed in.

In this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed by the two display devices of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, but the CPU 56 is The two displays are controlled so that no big hit occurs at the same time.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. 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 big hit judgment table includes a non-probable-variable-time big hit judgment table used in a low-probability state (low probability/non-KT state, low probability/first KT state), and a definite change state (high-probability state (high probability/first KT state, high probability). Probability/second KT state))). Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 10 is set in the non-probability-variable big-hit determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 10 is set in the probability-variable big-hit determination table. .. The numerical value described in FIG. 10(A) is a jackpot determination value.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit judging random number (random 1). The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. 10(A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is determined to be a jackpot for special symbols. The “probability” shown in FIG. 10(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Also, determining whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design.

  Further, FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hitting determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a small hitting determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. In the small hit determination table, the determination value is not set for the first special symbol, and the small hit determination value is set only for the second special symbol.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the small hit determination random number (random 1). The small hit determination random value is shown in FIG. When any of the small hit judgment values shown in (1) is matched, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 10(B) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to move to the small hit game state, whether the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 8b is a small hit symbol It also means to decide whether or not.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when it is determined not to be a big hit when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, all are unconditionally missed. When it is decided not to make a big hit when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit is decided by the small hit judgment table of FIG. 10(B).

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot type determination table 131a stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table 131a, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is "2R normal jackpot" or "2R" based on the random number (random 2) for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of "probability variation jackpot", "6R regular jackpot", "6R probability variation jackpot", or "16R probability variation jackpot".

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

  The "16R probability variable big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a 16 round big hit game state and shifts to the high-probability/second KT state after the big hit game state ends (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability change state). At the same time, the state is changed to the second KT state). Then, the probability variation state and the second KT state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  However, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is in the non-KT state before the start of the big hit, it is not the second KT state even if it becomes "16R probability variation big hit". It may shift to the first KT state.

  The "6R probability variable big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 6 rounds and is shifted to the high probability/first KT state after the big hit game state is finished (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability change state). At the same time, the state is changed to the first KT state). Then, the probability variation state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The "6R normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 6 rounds and is shifted to only the first KT state after the end of the big hit game state. Then, after the transition to the first KT state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state is finished. The first KT state is ended even when the next big hit occurs even before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times.

  The "2R probability variation big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big round gaming state of two rounds and shifts to the high probability/first KT state after the termination of the big winning gaming state (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability variation state). At the same time, the state is changed to the first KT state). Then, the probability variation state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The "2R normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to only the first KT state after the end of the big hit game state. Then, after the transition to the first KT state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state is finished. The first KT state is ended even when the next big hit occurs even before the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times.

  The types of jackpot types are not limited to those shown in this embodiment. When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in addition to 16R certainty variation big hit, 2R certainty variation big hit, and 2R normal big hit, 3R certainty variation big hit to 7R certainty variation big hit may be configured to be determined, and various modes are considered. Be done.

  12 to 14 are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol used in this embodiment. The 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 example 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 a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol. 25 types of #A to #18 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the variation pattern #n (n=01 to 07 or A to 18) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n.

  When performing the variable display of the first special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern table for the first special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 12(A) The variation pattern is selected and determined. As shown in FIG. 12A, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns #01 to #05.

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

  When performing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 13C. The variation pattern is selected and determined. As shown in FIG. 13C, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns #A to #02. Specifically, when it is determined to be off, the second variation pattern #A is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. When it is determined to be a small hit, 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. In addition, the second variation pattern #02 is determined even when it is determined to be a big hit, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs even in the non-KT state, there is a situation in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected by winning the game balls into the special winning opening 24. Will occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13C, even when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variable time is extremely lengthened and the frequency of execution of the variable display is reduced. By doing so, the frequency of small hits is reduced, and the situation in which the small hit is aimed at winning a prize ball even in the non-KT state is prevented.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13(C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variation time is 5 even in the case of a big hit. By making the length relatively long, it is possible to prevent the act of unreasonably aiming for a prize ball due to winning in the special winning opening 24 during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, it is not necessary to take a long time to digest the first reserved memory as compared with the case of a small hit, so it is configured to have a shorter variation time than in the case of a small hit. There is.

  When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of low probability/first KT state, the big hit game based on 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state is ended. A fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be executed, the variation pattern with the low probability/first KT shown in FIG. 13D and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation is selected. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 13D, 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 #B to #04. To be done.

As shown in FIG. 13D, when it is determined that a small hit is the first fluctuation of the low probability/first KT state, the second fluctuation is a relatively long fluctuation time of 7 seconds for the small hit. Pattern #03 (variation pattern for preparation for opening the second starting winning opening) is determined. In this embodiment,
As described above, in the case of controlling to the first KT state, although the frequency of small hits is high, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened to actually make the special winning ball device 22 special The winning opening 24 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability/first KT state, there is a possibility that some 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. If the device 22 is controlled to be in the open state, a considerable number of game balls may enter the special winning opening 24. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 22 to the open state after a sufficient time elapses until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member are allowed to enter the special winning opening 24, This prevents a situation in which a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the first KT state.

  In the case of executing the variable display of the 2nd to 99th variation after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state, FIG. 13(E) The low probability/first KT time and the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the 2nd to 99th fluctuations are selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 13E, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the second to 99th variation of the low probability/first KT state, one of the second variation patterns #C to #07. Is decided. Further, as shown in FIG. 13E, when it is determined as a small hit as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern #05 of the shortened fluctuation in which the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds. May be decided. In addition, in this embodiment, when the small hit is determined as the second to 99th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state and the fluctuation display is executed based on the second fluctuation pattern #07, the effect display device 9 In the variable display of the effect symbol in, the effect of the symbol incentive is executed, such as the reach or the sliding effect is executed.

  Also, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state, the 100th fluctuation display (that is, low probability/final change in the 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. 13F is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13(F), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the 100th variation of the low probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #D to #09 is determined. To be done.

  In the present embodiment, when the low probability/first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as “during chance time” is displayed on effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 13(F), when it is determined that the 100th variation of the low probability/first KT state is a small hit, the effect display device 9 displays a character such as "end of chance time!!" The second variation pattern #08 with is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 13(F), when it is determined that the 100th variation of the low probability/first KT state is a big hit, the effect display device 9 finishes displaying a character such as “end of chance time!!”. After the display, the second variation pattern #09 with a predetermined revival display is determined.

  In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when a big hit occurs 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. Is configured. This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state, and if the change time of the big hit is the same short change time as the deviation, the player You will not be able to receive any profit from the small hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, even in such a case, a sufficient time (1 minute in this example) at which a small hit can occur at least a plurality of times is ensured.

  When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability/first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot that triggered the high probability/first KT state is finished. A fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be executed, the variation pattern with the high probability/first KT shown in FIG. 14G and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation is selected. 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 #E to #12. To be done.

  As in the case of the first change in the low-probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14G, even when it is determined that the first change in the high-probability/first KT state is a small hit, the second starting prize is won. The variation pattern for mouth opening preparation (second variation pattern #10) may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14(G), when it is determined that the first change of the high probability/first KT state is a big hit, a battle for suggesting whether or not the certainty variation state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern #12 including the effect is determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14G, the second variation pattern #11 including the battle effect may be determined even when the small variation is determined as the first variation of the high probability/first KT state.

  In the case of executing the variation display after the second variation after the jackpot game based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot that has triggered the high probability/first KT state, if the variation display after the second variation is to be executed, FIG. The high probability/first KT time and the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the second fluctuation and thereafter are selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(H), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second variation of the high probability/first KT state and thereafter, in any of the second variation patterns #F to #15. It is determined.

  Note that, as in the case of the second to 99th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14(H), when it is determined as the small hit after the second fluctuation of the high probability/first KT state, the fluctuation The second fluctuation pattern #13 may be determined as a shortened fluctuation whose time is as short as 5 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 14(H), when it is determined that the big hit is the second variation of the high probability/first KT state and thereafter, it is suggested to indicate whether or not the probability variation state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern #15 including the battle effect is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 14(H), the second variation pattern #14 including the battle effect may also be determined when the small hit is determined after the second variation of the high probability/first KT state. ..

  When performing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of high probability / second KT state, the high probability / second KT variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 14(I) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(I), when the variable 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 #G to #18.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 14(I), when it is determined that the small hit in the high probability/second KT state, the shortening variation of the first KT state (low probability/first KT state, high probability/first KT state) In some cases, the second variation pattern #16 of the shortened variation may be set to a shorter variation time of 1.5 seconds than when the variation display is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14(I), when it is determined that the high probability/second KT state is a small hit, the second variation including a continuous effect suggesting whether or not the high probability/second KT state continues. The pattern #17 may be determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14(I), when it is determined that the high probability/second KT state is a big hit, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probable change state (high probability state) ends after continuous production. The second variation pattern #18 including the effect is determined.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern including the continuation effect and the battle effect is determined, the continuation effect and the battle effect are executed in the effect display device 9 in the variable display of the effect symbol. When it is a big hit (16R probability big hit, 6R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit), the effect of victory mode is executed in the battle effect, and when it becomes normal big hit (6R normal big hit, 2R normal big hit) The defeat-type effect is executed, and in the case of a small hit, the draw-type effect is executed in the battle effect. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and for example, even when the number of rounds during the big hit game is a 2R certainty variation big hit, the defeat form may be executed in the battle effect. ..

  When determining the variation patterns of the shortened variations of the second variation patterns #05, #13, and #16, for example, the variation patterns of the shortened variation are determined at different rates according to the number of pending storages. Good. For example, the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation may be determined at a higher rate as the number of reserved storages increases, so that the reserved storages are quickly consumed and the operating rate is increased.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, in the case where the first KT state is configured to execute the shortened fluctuation of 5 seconds and the second KT state to execute the shortened fluctuation of 1.5 seconds. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a shortening fluctuation of 5 seconds may be executed in the low probability state, and a shorter shortening fluctuation of 1.5 seconds may be executed in 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 the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the KT state. Of these, FIG. 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 the variable winning ball device 15 and the special winning ball device 15 in the second KT state. The open pattern of the variable winning ball device 22 is shown.

  First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15(1), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is executed on the ordinary symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol is hit. When it is determined that the hit symbol is normally displayed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 10, and when it is determined that it is off, the normal symbol display device 10 is displayed and the displaced symbol is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15(1), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol decision time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the off symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15(1), after the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time of 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 the game ball is won in the second start winning port 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 to be a small hit, The small-hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 8b. Then, 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 the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. Becomes However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15A, the opening time of the downstream special variable winning ball device 22 is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas that of the upstream variable winning ball device 15 is short. The opening 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 is won in the special winning opening 24 (for example, about 1 ball for every 100 variable displays).

  In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15(1), 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 is the fluctuation of the next ordinary symbol. The time is 0.2 seconds, the symbol determination time is 0.2 seconds, and the second starting winning opening opening pretreatment time is 0.1 seconds, which is a total of at least 0.5 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 15 is opened.

  Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the special variable winning ball apparatus 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 game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is executed on the ordinary symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol is hit. When it is determined that the hit symbol is normally displayed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 10, and when it is determined that it is off, the normal symbol display device 10 is displayed and the displaced symbol is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15(2), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the off symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15(2), after the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds has elapsed. After that, 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 the game ball is won in the second start winning port 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 to be a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. 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 the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 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 as an interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened (normal symbol variation time 0.2 seconds + symbol determination time 0). A relatively long period of 2 seconds + the time before the second start winning opening opening process is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 15(2), since the open time of the upstream variable winning ball device 15 is short and the interval period (closed period) is long, the downstream side compared to the first KT state. It is easy for the game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 22 and the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 24.

  In this embodiment, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbols and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is a normal symbol process process by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56). This is performed by executing (see step S26C). Further, the game control microcomputer 560, in the normal symbol process process of step S26C, also executes a process of determining whether or not to be a universal symbol, but the same probability (for example, 10%) regardless of the game state. ) Determines whether or not it should be a general map. Specifically, regardless of whether or not the gaming state is a probability changing 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 decided by the same probability whether or not the hit is a universal figure.

In this embodiment, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the variation time of the normal symbol and the symbol determination time are the same at 0.2 seconds, respectively, and the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time is the second. A case has been shown in which the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is made different by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning a prize ball device 15 may be made different by making the variation time and the symbol determination time different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, 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. The variable winning a prize ball device 15 may be configured to have different closing periods (interval periods). In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 15 in the first KT state is shortened by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress the winning of the special winning opening 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 winning ball device 15 is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, the variable winning as shown in FIG. The ball device 15 is controlled by a first opening pattern (long opening) that opens for a long time, and if the special flag is not set, a second opening pattern (a short opening of the variable winning ball device 15 shown in FIG. 15B) ( You may comprise so that it may control by short circuit opening.

  Even in the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 may be shortened when the low-probability/last variation display in the first KT state is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity that the variable winning ball device 15 is open for a long time when performing a left hit notification after the low probability/first KT state ends.

  Further, the variable winning ball device 15 may be short-circuited during the low probability/non-KT state. With such a configuration, when the probability of opening the variable winning ball device 15 is increased in the low probability/non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are shot and operated. Thus, it is possible to prevent the variable winning ball device 15 from winning, and it is possible to prevent the right-handed operation from being performed during the low probability/non-KT state.

  16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. In the example shown in FIG. 16, commands 8000(H) to 8007(H), 8011(H) to 8022(H) are the first variable display portion 9a or the second variable display portion corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. 9b is a production control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern variably displayed in 9b. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 200 receives any of the commands 8000(H) to 8007(H) and 8011(H) to 8022(H), the first variable display portion 9a or the second variable display portion 9b. At, control is performed to start variable display of the decorative pattern.

The command 9001 (H) is a production control command (display result 1 designation command) (deletion designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is designated as a margin. Command 9002 (H) is a production control command (display result 2 designation command (16R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 16R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9003 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9004 (H) is a production control command (display result 4 designation command (6R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R normal jackpot. .. Command 9005 (H) is a production control command (display result 5 designation command (2R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 2R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 2R normal jackpot. .. The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) that designates 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 immediately before the first variation pattern command. The command can be determined to be the display result designation command for the first decorative pattern, and the display result designation command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be the display result designation command for the second decorative pattern. The display result designating command can be used for both 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.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 does not send the display result designation command, but responds to each of 15R probability variation big hit/6R probability variation big hit/6R normal big hit/2R probability variation big hit/2R normal big hit/small hit/out The variation pattern command may be defined, 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 a production control command (first symbol fixing designation command (first ornamental pattern stop designation command)) for instructing to stop the variable display of the first decorative symbol. The command A001 (H) is a production control command (second symbol fixing designation command (second decorative symbol stop designation command)) for instructing to stop the variable display of the second decorative symbol.

  Command BXXX (H) (X = arbitrary hexadecimal number) is a production control command sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Among them, B000 (H) is an effect control command (first jackpot start designation command: first fanfare designating command) that designates the start of the first jackpot game. B001 (H) is an effect control command (first jackpot end designation command: first ending designation command) that designates the end of the first jackpot game. B002 (H) is a production control command (second jackpot start designation command: second fanfare design command) that designates the start of the second jackpot game. B003 (H) is a production control command (second jackpot end designation command: second ending designation command) that designates the end of the second jackpot game. B004 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of the small hit game. B005 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game.

  The command B1XX(H) is a production control command (a special winning opening open display command) that specifies the display during the round during the big hit game. The number of rounds displayed in "XX" is set. The command B2XX(H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the special winning opening) that specifies the display after the round during the big hit game (display of the interval between the rounds).

  The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening winning designation command) that specifies that the game ball has won the big winning opening. The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening winning designation command) that specifies that the game ball has won in the special winning opening.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning designation command) indicating that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached 4. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning award designation command) indicating that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached 4. It should be noted that a command indicating the first reserved memory number may be transmitted as the first valid start winning prize designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved memory number may be transmitted as the second valid start winning prize designation command. Then, the first effective start prize designation command and the second effective start prize designation command are commands indicating that there is a start prize.

  Command D000 (H) is a production control command that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

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

  The effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control microcomputer 560 installed on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b and the display state of the effect symbol display portion 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. In addition, 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 regarding a 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, the process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a and the special variable winning ball device 20 is executed.

  When performing the first special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 has the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 provided in the game board 6 turned on. In other words, that is, if a starting winning in which the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13 has occurred (step S311), the first starting opening switch passage processing is executed (step S312). After that, 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 processes of steps S300 to S307 are the following processes.
First special symbol normal process (step S300): is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data stored in the number-of-reserved-storages buffer (total number of reserved storages). 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. Also, if the count value of the total pending 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. When making 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 is over.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S301): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display until the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. In addition, the fluctuation time timer which measures the fluctuation time of the special design 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. The control for transmitting the 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 variation process (step S303): is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200 Control to transmit the symbol confirmation designation 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 so that the decorative symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): is 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 (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the first big hit flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control processing is based on that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. It is set in the output buffer for control data setting, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

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

First big winning opening opening process (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, the processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 20, and the like are performed. Further, when the game ball wins the special winning opening and the game ball is detected by the first count switch 23a, the control for transmitting the special winning opening winning designating command to the effect control microcomputer 200 is performed. If the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 20 is satisfied, and if 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). To do. When all rounds are completed, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to step S307.

  First jackpot end processing (step S307): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 200 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Further, a process of setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the probability variation flag, the first KT flag, the 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 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 process process, the process for controlling the second special symbol display device 8b, the special variable winning ball device 20, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is executed.

  CPU56, when performing the second special symbol process processing, the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, that is, if a starting winning in which the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred (step S321), the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (step S322). It should be noted that, 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. After that, 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 processes of steps S350 to S360 are the following processes.
Second special symbol normal processing (step S350): is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data stored in the number-of-reserved-storages buffer (total number of reserved storages). 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. Moreover, if the count value of the total pending 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. When making a big hit, the second big hit flag is set. On the other hand, if the big hit is not made, the small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S351. The second jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over. Further, the small hit flag is reset when the small hit game ends.

  Second variation pattern setting process (step S351): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display until the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, the fluctuation time timer which measures the fluctuation time of the special design is started. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S352.

  Second display result designation command transmission process (step S352): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the 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 fluctuation process (step S353): is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the second variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S351 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200: The control for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S354 (4 in this example). Note that the effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 so that the decorative symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Second special symbol stop process (step S354): is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 4. When the second big hit flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S355. When 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. When neither the second big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (when forced out), the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is set to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S350. Update. In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, as will be described later, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

  Second big winning opening pre-processing (step S355): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 5. In the second big winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special variable winning ball device 20 is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball device 20) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, 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 the value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S356. The second special winning opening opening preprocessing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the second special winning opening opening preprocessing is also processing 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, the processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 20, and the like are performed. Further, when the game ball wins the special winning opening and the game ball is detected by the first count switch 23a, the control for transmitting the special winning opening winning designating command to the effect control microcomputer 200 is performed. If the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 20 is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S355. To do. When all rounds have been completed, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S357 (7 in this example).

Second jackpot end process (step S357): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 200 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Further, a process of setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the probability variation flag, the first KT flag, the second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S350.

  Second small hit opening preprocessing (step S358): 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 game balls that have entered the special winning opening 24) is initialized, and the solenoid 106 is driven to set the special variable winning ball device 22 to open control. In addition, the execution time of the second small hit opening processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S359. The second small hit opening pre-process is also a process for starting a small hit game.

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

  Second small hit end process (step S360): executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 10. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 200 to perform display control for informing 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 S300.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the 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). After that, the effect control CPU 201 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 201 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. 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 according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 201 performs a first decorative symbol process process (step S705A). In the first decorative pattern 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 section 9a is executed. .. Further, the second decorative pattern process processing is performed (step S705B). In the second decorative pattern 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 section 9b is executed. .. Furthermore, production design process processing which controls the display state of production design display section 9c is executed (step S706). Further, the hold storage display control processing for controlling the display state of the symbol hold storage display section 18c is executed (step S707). In addition, a random number updating process for updating the counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a random number for advance notice determination is executed (step S708). Then, it transfers to step S702.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S706) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, after performing the process of S700, the effect control CPU 201 performs any one of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. The following processes are executed in each process.

  Prefetching process (S700): This is a process of storing the pending storage information (holding information) corresponding to the pending storage information of the game control microcomputer 560, and making the pending storage information usable for the prefetching effect. The prefetch effect is the content of the variable display of the special symbol based on the reserved information by prefetching the reserved memory information before the order of the variable display (symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol based on the reserved memory information comes. Is a production technique such as making a preliminary announcement at a stage before that to determine how the variable display of future special symbols will be. For example, when the held storage information indicates a small hit or a big hit, a notice effect called a held consecutive notification effect (see FIG. 22) can be executed as the prefetch effect. Hereinafter, the pending storage information targeted for the prefetching effect is referred to as "target pending storage information". After the prefetching process, the big hit related process (S701) and the rush time process (S702) are executed, which will be described in detail later.

  Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether a varying pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect pattern variation start processing (S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (S801): control is performed so that the variation time production, which is the production corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol, is started. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern for the effect during variation is selected, and the effect time timer for measuring the effect time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the process during effect during change (S802).

  Production symbol changing process (S802): While controlling the switching timing of each state forming the production pattern and the like, it is monitored whether the production time counted by the production time timer has ended. The value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the variable time effect stop processing (S803) in order to end the variable time effect based on the end of the effect time or the reception of the symbol fixing designation command. Update to value.

  Effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803): When changing, stop the effect, and perform control to display the effect result corresponding to the variable display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display processing (S804): When a big hit occurs, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): display control during a big hit round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit ending process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds of big hits is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Small hit display process (S808): When a small hit occurs, display control such as control for performing fanfare effect as an effect such as small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of occurrence of a small hit is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting open process (S809).

  Small hitting open process (S809): In the small hit, various effect controls are performed while the special variable winning ball device 22 is open. For example, in the small hitting game state, various effects are executed when the game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a in the special winning opening 24. Then, when the special variable winning ball device 22 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit completion effect process (S810).

  Small hit end effect processing (S810): The effect display device 9 performs effect control to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processing, the production at the time of variation corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the production result corresponding to the variation display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 201 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command, and produces the variation-time effect. Determine the result.

[Direction during a big hit]
Next, the effect during the big hit executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived, it is controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Then, during the big hit game state (also referred to as big hit state and big hit), various effects are executed.

[Suspend production]
For example, there is an on-hold continuous production as a production during a big hit. The game control microcomputer 560, when the game ball enters the start winning area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for determining the jackpot type. , And a random number value for determining the variation pattern are extracted. If the start condition for starting the variable display such as the condition that the variable display is not being executed or the condition that the big hit is not being performed is satisfied at the time of the start winning, the variable display is executed based on the extracted random number value.

  On the other hand, regarding the variable display in which the starting condition is not yet established although the game ball has entered the starting winning area, the RAM 55 stores information indicating the extracted random number value at the time of starting winning. Then, at the time of the start winning, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits to the effect control microcomputer 200 a prefetch result notification command capable of specifying information indicating whether or not to make a big hit and information indicating a variation pattern. .. The pending storage is read from the oldest one every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the variable display is executed based on the read information of the pending storage.

  By receiving such a pre-reading result notification command, the effect control microcomputer 200 becomes a big hit or a specific change pattern type until a big hit or a change display that is a specific change pattern type is executed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that suggests or gives a notice.

  Such pre-reading effect may be executed from the time of the first big hit state to the variable display which becomes the big hit state later. In the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect executed in the previous big hit state is referred to as a holding continuous effect. When there is a pending storage that is determined to be the next big hit state in the big hit state (so-called continuous holding), a success pattern hold consecutive effect is executed until the next big hit state. In addition, the failure continuous production of the failure pattern may be executed. Then, in the continuous production of the success pattern, a premium video that cannot be seen with a normal jackpot is played thereafter.

  Further, there may be a case where a pending storage that is in the small hit state is stored between the pending storage that is determined to be the big hit state and the next big hit state. A case where there is such a holding consecutive effect or a holding storage controlled to a small hit state during the holding consecutive effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 22 is an effect drawing showing an effect executed during the big hit. The effect during the big hit is performed in the order of FIGS. 22(a) to 22(f). FIG. 22A shows the screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of the big hit. When the game state is switched to the big hit state and the first round game is started, the image is switched to the video during the big hit. An image showing the current number of rounds is displayed on the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9, and a numerical symbol indicating which effect design the big hit has started is shown on the lower right of the screen. In addition, in the upper left of the screen, the total payout image 194 shows the winning payouts obtained by winning the big hit. As shown in FIG. 22( a ), at the start of the big hit, the total acquired image 194 of “0 GET” indicating that the number of acquisition is 0 is displayed.

  When the round progresses from the state of FIG. 22(a) and it reaches 5R, the effect of the holding series is executed. When the held consecutive effects are successful, a held consecutive image 195 made up of the characters "continuous chan" indicating the held consecutive effects as shown in FIG. 22B is displayed. Also, the big hit image is switched from the normal big hit image to a premium image that can only be viewed when the player is on hold. At this time, the total acquired image 194 of “450 GET” indicating that the acquired number is 450 is displayed. After that, the screen of FIG. 22C is displayed in the 16th round which is the first big hit ending round. As shown in FIG. 22( c ), the premium video is displayed and the total acquired image 194 of “1550 GET” indicating that the number of acquired images is 1550 is displayed.

When information about the small hit is stored in the pending storage between the first big hit and the second big hit, a screen as shown in FIG. 22D is displayed. In FIG. 22D, the character "+100" indicates that 100 game balls have been obtained by winning the game balls in the special winning opening 24 of the special variable winning ball device 22 in one small win. The displayed first acquired image 196 is displayed. The first acquired image 196 is displayed with the rainbow background in the center of the screen. Such an effect by the small hit between the big hits is also referred to as an acquisition notification effect. Also,
In the lower right corner of the screen, the number "123", which is a symbol indicating the small win, is displayed in a scattered pattern. In addition, "17R" is displayed on the upper right of the screen, which indicates that this small win is counted as one round. Further, in the upper left of the screen, a total acquisition image 194 of "1600 GET" showing the total number of acquisitions with the game balls acquired in the first big hit is displayed. Then, in FIG. 22D, a series of premium videos continues to flow from FIG. 22C.

  Next, a state in which the second big hit starts after the small hit state ends will be described with reference to FIG. At the start of the second jackpot, after counting the number of rounds of the first jackpot and the small jackpot as one round in the upper right corner of the screen, the total number of 18 rounds of the next jackpot started. The characters are displayed. Further, in the lower right part of the screen, the symbol "7" showing the big hit symbol of this time is displayed. Further, in the upper left of the screen, a total acquisition image 194 of “1750 GET” indicating the total number of game balls acquired is displayed. At this time, a series of premium images will be continuously streamed.

  At the end of the second big hit, the screen becomes as shown in FIG. In the upper right corner of the screen, the character "33R", which is the sum of the number of rounds of the first big hit and the number of small hits of the next big round, is displayed. Further, in the lower right part of the screen, the symbol "7" showing the big hit symbol of this time is displayed. Further, in the upper left of the screen, a total acquisition image 194 of “3200 GET” indicating the total number of game balls acquired is displayed. At this time, a series of premium images will be continuously streamed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, from the big hit state to the next big hit state, a premium image by the holding effect flows as a series of images. Such a premier image also flows when the small hit state is controlled during a specific period from the big hit state to the start of the next big hit state. By doing so, since a series of visual effects can be given, it is possible to give the impression that the big hit continues even if the game state changes. Therefore, when there is a reserved memory that is determined to be controlled to a small hit state different from the big hit state during the period from the big hit state to the next big hit state, the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that after the end of the first big hit, a deviation variation may be included until the next big hit, but even in this case, the premium video continues to flow.

[Direction during rush]
Next, the effect during the rush will be described. In the present embodiment, if the high probability/first KT state or the high probability/second KT state is reached after the jackpot gaming state ends, the rush state is entered. In the rush state, in the high probability/first KT state, it is not possible to expect to win a ball due to a small hit. On the other hand, in the rush state of the high probability/second KT state, a small hit is likely to occur, and a prize ball based on that a game ball is won in the special winning opening 24 due to the generated small hit is added at any time. Therefore, during the rush state of the probability/second KT state, it is a gaming state in which the number of balls to be played is likely to increase as compared with other gaming states.

  FIG. 23 is an effect drawing showing an effect executed during the rush hour. When the rush state is entered after the jackpot gaming state is over, the rushing screen is displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23A, in the center of the screen of the effect display device 9, in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 91, 92, 93, the downward arrow indicates that the variable display is currently being executed. Indicated by. Further, in the upper right of the screen, a total acquisition image 194 showing the total number of the acquired balls obtained in the big hit and the balls in the rush is displayed. Further, on the right side of the screen, the character "RUSH" indicating that the rush state is currently in progress is displayed. Further, in the lower left part of the screen, a hold display H for displaying the generated hold storage information is displayed in correspondence with the number of hold storage information.

  If the current variation is a variation that results in a small hit display result from the state of FIG. 23A, it indicates that the small hit state is controlled as the display result, as shown in FIG. A combination of even symbols of "222" is displayed. Note that the white even symbols in FIG. 23B are blue. Further, in the lower right part of the screen, the payout balls obtained during the small hit are displayed as a second acquired image 197 of the character "+100".

  As shown in FIG. 23B, when the small hit state is set in the rush state, the second acquisition image 197 is displayed on the special variable winning ball device 22 to notify that the game ball has won. In this way, the fact that the game ball has been won is clearly notified, so that it is easy to understand that the small hit state has been controlled, and it is possible to give momentum to the effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment when the small hit state is controlled.

  Also, from the state of FIG. 23(a), when the current variation is a variation that results in a small hit display, and when there is a pending storage controlled in the small hit state in the pending storage, The display screen is as shown in 23(c). In FIG. 23C, a combination of even-numbered symbols “222” indicating that the small hit state is controlled is displayed as a display result. Up to this point, the process is the same as in FIG. However, in the lower right corner of the screen, the payout balls obtained during the small hit are displayed as the third acquired image 198 of the character "GET".

  As shown in FIGS. 23(b) and 23(c), in the small hit state, the second acquired image 197 when there is no holding storage determined to be controlled to the small hit state in the holding state, and in the holding state It is displayed in a different manner from the third acquired image 198 in the case where there is a pending storage that is determined to be controlled in the small hit state. In this way, the player can be given a special feeling when there is a pending storage that is determined to be controlled to the small hit state (when the pending information is stored). Therefore, it is possible to have expectations for the game state in the future.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22D, 23B, and 23C, the first acquired image 196 when the small hit state is controlled in the period from the big hit state to the next big hit state, and The display modes of the acquired images are displayed differently in the second acquired image 197 and the third acquired image 198 in the periods other than. By doing this, the first acquired image 196 in the small hit state during the holding consecutive effect that can most acquire the game ball in these states is larger in the center of the screen than the acquired images in the other states, Also displayed in rainbow colors. With this, a special feeling can be given when the small hit state between the big hits is controlled.

  Next, when the probability variation jackpot is changed from the state of FIG. 23A (high probability/first KT state or high probability/second KT state), a screen as shown in FIG. 23D is displayed. As shown in FIG. 23D, a combination of odd-numbered symbols “777” indicating that the probability variation big hit state is controlled is displayed as a display result. In addition, the odd-numbered symbols in FIG. 23D are red. After that, as shown in FIG. 23(e), the probability-varying big hit is started, and an image corresponding to the probability-varying big hit is played. It is to be noted that the probability variation big hit symbol may be different between the high probability that the winning of coins by the small hit cannot be expected/the first KT state and the high probability that the winning of coins by the small hit can be expected/the second KT state. For example, when the high probability/first KT state is displayed, an odd symbol of “333” is displayed, and when the high probability/second KT state is displayed, “777” is displayed to give a special feeling. Further, the colors of the numbers may be different between the "3" symbol and the "7" symbol.

In addition, from the state of FIG. 23(a), when a normal big hit (low probability/first KT state), as shown in FIG. 23(f), an “END” symbol indicating the end of the rush state is displayed. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23(g), the normal big hit is started, and an image corresponding to the normal big hit is played. In addition, when the low probability/first KT state changes 100 times after the normal big hit ends, the non-KT state is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the display result includes a small hit display result composed of a combination of blue symbols shown in FIG. 23(b), and a probability variation big hit composed of a combination of red symbols shown in FIG. 23(d). Display results and are included. Then, when the small hit display result is derived and displayed, the small hit state is controlled, and when the probability variation big hit display result is derived and displayed, the big hit state is controlled. In this way, by varying the display result depending on whether it is the small hit display result or the big hit display result, the controlled game state can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, when the small hit state is controlled in the rush state in which a series of premium images are not flowing, the small hit display result composed of a combination of blue symbols shown in FIG. 23(b) is derived and displayed, and FIG. When the small hitting state is controlled during the rush state after the series of premium images shown in d) is flown, it is controlled so as to display a disparity in the lower right part of the screen. By doing so, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding that the target of the premium video is controlled to the small hit state, and the interest of the game is not deteriorated.

  Note that, in FIG. 23G, a challenge effect in which the rush state continues in the middle of the image corresponding to the normal big hit may be executed. The challenge production is a production that shows that it was a definite variation big hit in which the rush state continues in appearance, while pretending to be a normal big hit. Specifically, after issuing the "END" symbol that indicates the end of the rush state, the effect of pushing the push button is performed, and if the wall on the screen is opened by the push button operation, the rush state continues with a successful challenge, Even if the push button is operated, if the wall on the screen does not open, the challenge is unsuccessful and the end of the rush state is confirmed.

[Big hit related processing]
Next, the jackpot-related processing executed during the jackpot will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a big hit related process. The big hit related process is executed in the effect control process process executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201). In the big hit related processing, the effect control CPU 201 executes processing related to effect setting as shown in FIG. 22 on the effect display device 9. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

  In the big hit related processing, first, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is the start time of the big hit (S500). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that it is the start time of the big hit (Y in S500), it checks the inside of the pending storage buffer (S501), and proceeds to S502. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that it is not the start time of the big hit (N in S500), the process is ended.

  In S502, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit pending storage. When the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a big hit hold storage (Y in S502), it determines whether or not to execute the hold consecutive effect, and sets a success pattern when executing the hold consecutive effect ( The process proceeds to S503) and S504.

  In S504, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a small hit pending storage until the next big hit. When the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a small hit pending storage until the next big hit (Y in S504), it sets a symbol and a winning notification effect during the big hit (S505), and a series of. The jackpot image is set to flow (S506). Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets other effects (S507), and ends the process.

In S504, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no small hit holding storage until the next big hit (N in S504), a series of big hit images are set to flow without performing the processing of S505. Yes (S506). Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets other effects (S507), and ends the process. Here, in S506, when there is a small hit between the big hits, in addition to the premium video as shown in FIG. 22, a setting is made to display an image related to the winning notification effect of the small hit.

  In S502, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no big hit holding storage (N in S502), it determines whether or not to execute the pending continuous effect, and when executing the pending continuous effect, the failure pattern is set. It is set (S508). Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets such that the normal big hit image, which is not the premium image, ends when the big hit ends (S509). Then, other effects are set (S507), and the process ends.

  It should be noted that instead of providing a success pattern and a failure pattern as the hold consecutive effects, the hold consecutive effects may be executed only when there is a big hit hold storage in S502. In addition, the suspension continuous production may be one in which a premium image is played from the start of the big hit, and the production of success or failure may not be executed in the middle of the round.

  Further, in S505, when setting the symbol and the acquisition notification effect at the time of big hit and small hit, a flag for executing the acquisition notification effect may be set up. Then, the presence or absence of the flag may be confirmed at the start of the small hit variation, and the acquisition notification effect may be executed.

[Processing during rush hour]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the rush time process. The rush time process is executed in the effect control process process executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201). In the rush hour process, when it is rush hour, the big hit symbol and the acquisition notification effect are determined according to the result of the variable display executed. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

  In the rush hour process, first, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the current game state is rush (S520). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that the current game state is rush (Y in S520), the process proceeds to S521. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that the current game state is not in rush (N in S520), another effect is set (S525), and the process is ended.

  In S521, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the current variation is a big hit. When the effect control CPU 201 determines that the current variation is not a big hit (N in S521), it determines whether the current variation is a small hit (S522). The process proceeds to Y in S522) and S523. In S522, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that the current variation is not a small hit (N in S522), other effects are set (S525), and the process is ended. In S523, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a small hit holding storage in the holding storage (S523). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a small hitting hold storage in the holding storage (Y in S523), it sets the acquisition notification effect when the small hit hold is present (S529), and other effects. Is set (S525), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no small hitting hold storage in the holding storage (N in S523), it sets the acquisition notification effect when there is no small hit hold (S524), and other effects. Is set (S525), and the process ends.

In S521, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that the variation this time is a big hit (Y in S521), it determines whether it is a probability variation big hit (S526). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that the probability variation is a big hit (Y in S526), it sets a symbol for the probability variation big hit (S527), sets other effects (S525), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that it is not the probability variation big hit (N in S526), it sets the symbol for the normal big hit (S528), sets other effects (S525), and ends the process. The effect during the rush as shown in FIG. 23 is determined by the effect contents set in the rush time process.

[Modified example of big hit mid-stage production]
FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing the processing during the big hit in the modified example. In the above embodiment, the example in which the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 are arranged side by side has been described. However, the special variable winning ball device 22 may not be provided, and one variable winning ball device 15 may execute the various processes described above.

  For example, when using a so-called attacker that is one variable winning ball device 15, such an attacker repeats opening and closing from 1R to 16R in the first jackpot section. Then, after the variation section after the big hit ends, the small hit state is controlled so that the attacker shifts to the small hit section in which opening and closing of the short opening is repeated five times. The small hit section is indicated as 17R on the screen of the effect display device 9. Then, after the variation section after the small hit section ends, the attacker is controlled to the big hit state again, so that the attacker repeats opening and closing from 1R to 16R in the second big hit section. The second jackpot section is displayed as 18R to 33R on the screen of the effect display device 9. From the first big hit section to the end of the second big hit section including the small hit section, a series of big hit images are played. Note that, as shown in FIG. 22, in the big hit image, a premium video may be triggered by the holding continuous effect, or a premium video may be played from the start of the first big hit.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a process during the big hit production in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case where a song can be selected during a big hit will be described. In the second embodiment, a selection effect of selecting one of a plurality of music pieces based on an operation of the player during a big hit is executed. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller and push buttons as operating means (not shown). For example, the stick controller may be attached to a predetermined position of the member forming the surplus ball receiving tray 4, and the push button may be attached to the upper surface of the member forming the hit ball supply tray 3 or the like. When these operating means are operated, the movement of the player is detected by the sensor provided inside, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the effect based on the operation is executed. In addition, as the selection effect, one of the plurality of types of images may be selected during the big hit, or one of the plurality of types of modes may be selected.

  FIG. 27 is an effect drawing showing an effect executed during the big hit. The effect during the big hit will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 27A, at the start of the big hit, a music selection screen is displayed. The music selection screen at the start of the big hit is displayed regardless of the operation of the player. Items corresponding to the songs A to D are displayed in the left area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. From the top, a first selection image 170 corresponding to the music A, a second selection image 171 corresponding to the music B, a third selection image 172 corresponding to the music C, and a fourth selection image 173 corresponding to the music D Displayed in order. Further, around the first selected image 170, it is indicated by a bordered display that an item corresponding to the image is selected.

A video region 175 is displayed on the right side of the first selected image 170 to the fourth selected image 173. In the image area 175, images corresponding to the music pieces A to D flow. At the start of the big hit, with the first selection image 170 selected, the video corresponding to the music A flows in the video area 175 from the specific portion (for example, the hook portion where the music is heard). Further, at the start of the big hit, the music corresponding to the first selected music A is reproduced from the specific portion (hook portion). Here, the specific portion may be a portion other than the chorus portion, which is the highlight of the music. For example, it may be the main part of the music that is different from the chorus part, although it is the exciting part of the music. The video and sound corresponding to the music may be played from the beginning of the music.

  In addition, a selection operation image 176 prompting a music selection operation imitating a stick controller is displayed on the left side of the lower part of the screen of the effect display device 9. Further, in the center of the lower part of the screen, a determination image 177 that prompts a music determination operation imitating a push button is displayed. Further, on the right side of the lower part of the screen, an image of "7" indicating which of the symbols the present big hit is a big hit is displayed. The number of current rounds is displayed on the upper left side of the screen, and an image of a right-handing instruction is displayed on the upper right side of the screen to urge the player to aim at the right side area and play.

  The state when the stick controller is operated and the item corresponding to the music B is selected from the state of FIG. 27A will be described with reference to FIG. When the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 27A and the item corresponding to the music of B is selected, the second selected image 171 is displayed in a framed state. Further, along with the video corresponding to the music B flowing from the identification unit (hook portion) in the video area 175, the music corresponding to the music B is reproduced from the identification unit (hook portion).

  The case where the music A is determined from the state of FIG. 27B will be described with reference to FIG. When music A is determined in the music selection at the start of the big hit, the video corresponding to the music A is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 175 moved to the center of the screen as the music determination screen at the start of the big hit. Also, the music A is reproduced from the beginning. By the decision operation, the display of the selection operation image 176 and the decision image 177 is erased. Here, the music selection operation at the start of the big hit can be performed during the period from the start of one round to the end of the second round. If neither the selection operation nor the decision operation is performed by the end of the second round, the video and sound corresponding to the initially set music A will flow from the end of the second round. Further, when the second round ends in a state where only the selection operation is executed and the determination operation is not executed, the video and sound of the music corresponding to the item selected by the selection operation are output.

  From the state of FIG. 27(c), at the start of the third round, as shown in FIG. 27(d), the image corresponding to the song A is continuously played in the image area 175 in the center of the screen, and the sound corresponding to the song A is output. To be done. At the start of the third round, the selection operation image 176 is displayed again at the bottom of the screen. Then, when the player operates the stick controller, the music selection screen is displayed again as shown in FIG. 27(e). Thus, the second music selection screen is displayed based on the player's operation. Note that the first song selection screen has the operation valid period set from the start of one round to the end of the second round, and the second song selection screen has the operation valid period from the start of the third round to the end. It is set up to round (16 rounds). It should be noted that these periods may be set in any manner, the selectable period may be three times or more, and the selection operation may not be performed during any round.

In the music selection screen of FIG. 27(e), compared to the music selection screen at the start of the big hit of FIG. 27(a), the music of which the character of the first selection image 170 corresponding to the item of the music A is “A” It has been changed from the indicated character to the "back" character. Further, the currently selected “return” first selected image 170 is displayed with a border. Also, from the state of FIG. 27D, the video and sound corresponding to the music A are continuously flowing as they are. Further, the decision image 177 is newly displayed. When the stick controller is operated and the item corresponding to the music of B is selected from such a state, the second selection image 171 is displayed in a framed state as shown in FIG. 27(f). Further, the video corresponding to the music B flows in the video area 175 from the hook portion. However, even if such a selection operation is performed, the sound of the music piece A is continuously output.

  When the music A is selected from the state of FIG. 27(f), it becomes as shown in FIG. 27(g). In FIG. 27G, since the item of the music A corresponding to the first selection image 170 indicated by “Return” in FIG. 27F is selected, the video corresponding to A is reproduced from the continuation in the video area 175. .. Further, the sound of the music A is continuously played as it is. On the other hand, when the music B is selected from the state of FIG. 27(f), it becomes as shown in FIG. 27(h). In FIG. 27(h), since the item of the music B corresponding to the second selection image 171 indicated by “B” in FIG. 27(f) is selected, the video corresponding to B is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 175. .. Further, the sound of the music B is reproduced from the beginning.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, at the start of the big hit, items corresponding to a plurality of types of songs are displayed. Then, the player can change the item selected by the selection operation, as shown in FIG. In addition, by the selection operation, the music or the video corresponding to the selected item is output. Then, as shown in FIG. 27E, even when the item corresponding to the music A is being executed, the item corresponding to the music A can be displayed by "return". In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 27(g), when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, the sound of the music A continues to be played. Further, as shown in FIG. 27(h), when the item corresponding to the music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning.

  By doing so, it is possible to check what other selection items have while playing the music corresponding to the music A. Even when the music A is decided again, the music A is not played from the beginning and continues to flow from the middle. Therefore, even when the selected music is selected again, the entertainment of the game is reduced. Can be prevented. More specifically, it may be annoying that the music that has already been selected will be reproduced from the beginning when the music that has already been selected is selected again, which may reduce the interest. However, with the above-described processing, even when the selected music is selected again, it is possible to prevent the music from being reproduced from the beginning, so that it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the selection effect of selecting an item can be executed during the big hit state. Therefore, even when the selected music is selected again, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered during the big hit state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27(a), in the music selection effect for selecting music, a selection effect at the start of a round to be executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the big hit, and as shown in FIG. Includes the selection effect executed based on the operation of the player when the third round is disclosed. In this way, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effect during the big hit state, the player does not select a music piece in the first selection effect but selects a music piece in the second selection effect according to the player's preference. A selection effect can be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the first selection effect at the start of the round is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and the second selection effect at the start of the third round is at the start of the third round. It is set from to the final round. Therefore, by prolonging the executable period of the second selection effect executed based on the operation of the player, it is possible to deal with various types of players such as the first selection operation not being possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27, in the case where the music can be reproduced, as shown in FIGS.
As shown in ), in the selection effect at the start of the round, when the item is changed based on the operation of the player, the music played is changed according to the change of the item. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 27(e) and (f), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, even if the item is changed based on the operation of the player, the reproduced music is It does not change. In this way, since the music is not frequently switched, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered due to the frequent music switching.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27E, in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the currently executed music is different from the display of "A" of the selection effect at the start of the round. Display with "Back". By doing so, it is possible to show the player which song the currently playing song is in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In addition, you may perform a holding continuous production about the above-mentioned selection production. For example, it is assumed that the held consecutive effects can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during the round. Then, as one of the plurality of timings, the held continuous effect may be executed at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. In this way, the player can be surprised in the first selection effect of selecting a song at the start of the big hit, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the player does not perform a decision operation until the end of the second round, the hold continuous production may be executed at the timing when the production control microcomputer 200 receives the command at the end of the second round. .. In addition, instead of the selection effect at the time of starting the big hit, in the second selection effect at the time of starting the third round, the holding continuous effect may be executed at the timing when the player operates. If the player does not perform the selection operation from the selection effect at the start of the third round to the final round, even if the suspension continuous effect is executed at a timing after the period in which the selection effect can be executed ends. Good.

  Further, with respect to the big hit state as the advantageous state, a normal big hit as the first advantageous state and a probability variation big hit as the second advantageous state which is more advantageous than the first advantageous state may be provided. Then, a probability variation promotion effect that promotes to a probability variation jackpot during the normal jackpot may be executed. For example, it is assumed that the probability variation promotion effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during the round. Then, as one of the plurality of timings, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. In this way, the player can be surprised in the selection effect of selecting the music at the start of the big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case of the probability variation promotion effect, the execution timing may be determined at the start of the big hit. Then, as the execution timing of the probability variation promotion effect, a plurality of timings may be set at the time of selecting a song, at the result of the fixed effects of the probability variation promotion effects of 11R to 13, and at the ending (after the end of 16R). Good. If a predetermined random number is selected from the three patterns and the timing at the time of selecting a music piece is determined, the probability variation promotion effect may be executed in the selection effect in which the music piece is selected at the start of the big hit.

  Alternatively, a plurality of jackpots with different rounds may be provided, and the jackpot may be promoted from a jackpot with a small number of rounds to a jackpot with a large number of rounds.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a music selection process at the time of a big hit. The big hit music selection process is executed in the effect control process process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201). In the big hit music selection process, the process for the effect shown in FIG. 27 is executed when it is the big hit time. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

  In the big hit music selection process, first, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the current round is a period of 1R to 2R (S601). When it is determined that the current round is the period of 1R to 2R (Y in S601), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether the initial music determination flag is set (S602). When the initial music determination flag is set (Y in S602), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the process.

  In S602, when the initial music determination flag is not set (N in S602), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether it is a music change period (S603), and determines that it is a music change period. In this case (Y in S603), it is determined whether or not there is a selection operation (S604). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that it is not during the music change period (N in S603), various data is stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends.

  In S604, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a selection operation (Y in S604), the image and the music corresponding to the music are reproduced from the chorus in accordance with the music selection (S605). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no selection operation (N in S604), various data is stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends.

  In S606 after S605, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a determination operation (S606). When it is determined that the determination operation is performed (Y in S606), the effect control CPU 201 reproduces the video and the music corresponding to the determined music from the beginning (S607). Next, the initial music determination flag is set (S608), various data is stored in the storage area (S609), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no determination operation (N in S606), it stores various data in the storage area (S609) and ends the process.

  In S601, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that the current round is not in the period of 1R to 2R, it determines whether or not the final music determination flag is set (S610). When the final music determination flag is set (Y in S610), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that the final song determination flag is not set (N in S610), the song change screen is displayed (S611). Next, it is determined whether the screen change flag is set (S612).

  When it is determined in S612 that the screen control flag is not set (N in S612), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a change operation (S613). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no change operation (N in S613), the image and the music corresponding to the initial music are played as they are (S616), and various data are stored in the storage area (S609). The process ends. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a change operation (Y in S613), the screen flag is set (S614), and the music selection screen in which the initial music is set to “return” is displayed (S615). , S617. When it is determined in S612 that the screen control flag is set (Y in S612), the effect control CPU 201 proceeds to S617 without performing the processes of S613 to S615.

In S617, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is the music change period. When the effect control CPU 201 determines that it is the music change period (Y in S617), it determines whether or not there is a selection operation (S618). In S617, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that it is not the music change period (N in S617), various data is stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends. When it is determined that the selection operation is performed (Y in S618), the effect control CPU 201 plays the video corresponding to the selected song from the chorus and plays the initial song as it is (S619). Then, the process proceeds to S620. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no selection operation (N in S618), various data is stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends.

  In S620, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a determination operation. When it is determined that the determination operation is performed (Y in S620), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the initial music is determined (S621). In S620, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no determination operation (N in S620), various data is stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends. If the initial song is determined in S621 (Y in S621), the video corresponding to the initial song is reproduced from the continuation and the initial song is played as it is (S622). Next, the final music determination flag is set (S624), various data is stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the initial music is not determined (N in S621), the effect control CPU 201 plays the video corresponding to the changed music from the beginning and the changed music from the beginning (S623). Next, the final music determination flag is set (S624), various data is stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends.

[Modified example of music selection control]
Next, a modified example of the selection control of the music to be played during the game such as the jackpot music in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In this modified example, a music selection control process will be described in which a music to be played during a game can be selected in accordance with a player's operation (motion) when a predetermined menu screen is displayed. The music selection control process is executed by the effect control CPU 201.

[Menu screen configuration]
The menu screen is, for example, at the customer waiting demonstration display (abbreviation of customer waiting demonstration display) and at a specific timing such as the start of the big game state, various settings selectable by the player on the effect display device 9. It is a display screen which presents an item in a choice format (menu format) image. The customer waiting demonstration display means that a predetermined image is displayed as a demonstration display other than the image displayed during the game on the effect display device 9 in a state where the game is not executed for a predetermined period (waiting state for the customer). The menu screen includes a main menu screen and a sub menu screen. The main menu screen is a screen that displays an upper layer menu image that can display main setting items in a list format. The sub-menu screen is a screen that displays detailed items of the setting items selected and determined in response to selection and determination of any of the setting items displayed on the main menu screen.

  On the main menu screen of the menu screen, icon images (hereinafter referred to as icons) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of setting items are displayed side by side in the vertical direction. The plurality of types of setting items include music selection settings for setting music to be played during a game. On the main menu screen, as the icon image corresponding to the music selection setting, a music image that is an icon image that can specify information about the music is displayed.

On the main menu screen, a selectable display is displayed in which an icon corresponding to one selectable setting item among a plurality of types of setting items is highlighted (high brightness display). When the stick controller that can be operated in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction is tilted forward, the icon that can be displayed is switched to the upward direction, and the stick controller is tilted backward. In response to this, the icon displayed in a selectable manner is switched downward. When the push button is operated, the display screen is switched from the main menu screen to the submenu screen corresponding to the setting item corresponding to the icon displayed as selectable.

[Composition of music selection screen]
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a control example of music selection control executed when a music is selected and determined using the music selection screen displayed as the submenu screen.

  FIG. 29A shows a music selection screen display example that can be displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 29B shows a patrol image of music images on the music selection screen. FIG. 29C shows scroll speed setting data of music images. FIG. 29D shows the scroll mode setting data of the music image. FIG. 29E shows the scroll mode effect pattern data of the music image.

  When the music selection setting is selected and determined on the main menu screen in accordance with the player's operation, a music selection screen as shown in FIG. 29A is displayed on the effect display device 9 as a sub-menu screen. On the music selection screen, music images corresponding to a plurality of types (for example, 6 types) of music as shown in FIG. 29B can be displayed by the selectable music image 96 or the non-selectable music image 97. The music images corresponding to a plurality of types of music can be scrolled leftward or rightward according to the patrol order indicated by the arrows in the figure. The music image is an icon-shaped image in which information about the music such as the music name (hereinafter referred to as music information) is shown. In the scroll display of the music image, the music image moves to the left or to the right as indicated by an arrow in FIG. 29A in response to the stick controller 31A being operated to the left or to the right. Run on.

  As shown in FIG. 29B, the music image displayed on the music selection screen includes a selectable music image 96 corresponding to a selectable music that can be selected for reproduction, and a music image for reproduction. A non-selectable music image 97 corresponding to a non-selectable music that is not yet selectable is included. The selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97 are displayed differently based on the following conditions. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a predetermined song (for example, first song, second song) is initially set as a selectable song, and other songs (for example, third song to sixth song) are selected. Initially set as impossible music. Then, each time the specific music addition condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 201 executes control to add and increase the selectable music. As a result, the unselectable music image 97 can be changed to the selectable music image 96 each time the music addition condition is satisfied.

  The specific music addition condition is, for example, a predetermined number of times that the integrated value of the variable display times of special symbols executed since the power was turned on for one day (for example, the effect control CPU 201 counts the variable display times) is predetermined. (Eg, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, etc.).

  As shown in FIG. 29A, on the music selection screen, selectable music images 96 and non-selectable music images 97 can be displayed together. As a result, the interest of the player regarding the effect of reproducing the music can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

The selectable music image 96 is displayed as an icon image in a display mode in which an image of music information and the like is displayed as a color image. On the other hand, the unselectable music image 97 is displayed as an icon image in a display mode in which an image of music information or the like is shown as a gray image (monochrome image using gray or the like). In FIG. 29(A), in order to distinguish the color image selectable music image 96 and the gray image non-selectable music image 97, the non-selectable music image 97 is shaded. In this way, the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97 are displayed in different display modes, so that which of the plurality of types of music is selectable (reproducible) is visually displayed. It is easily distinguishable.

  As shown in FIG. 29(A), in the center of the music selection screen, a selection area 98 is provided as an area in which the music image to be selected can be retained and displayed (stopped display). On the music selection screen, in the selection area 98, any selectable music image 96 is retained and displayed (stopped display) in a display mode in which all the images are displayed. On the music selection screen, the non-selectable music image 97 is not displayed in a stopped state (stopped display) in the selection area 98.

[Scroll display mode on music selection screen]
When the stick controller is tilted once in the left direction, the music image is scrolled and displayed in the left direction according to the operation. On the other hand, when the stick controller is tilted once in the right direction, the music image is scrolled and displayed in the right direction according to the operation. In the scroll display in either the left direction or the right direction, the selectable music image 96 displayed before the scroll display in the selection area 98 is displayed in accordance with the cyclic order of the music images in response to one operation. , And is changed to a new selectable music image 96 after scroll display. When such scroll display is performed, the unselectable music image 97 is scroll-displayed according to the circulation order of the music images, but after being temporarily displayed (display that temporarily stays) on the selection area 98. , Is displayed to move.

  As will be described below, the scroll display according to the operation of the stick controller is performed when the music image in the next patrol order in the patrol order in the scroll direction is the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97. It is executed in a scroll display mode different from a certain time.

  In the scroll display of the music image, the music image in the next round order in the scroll order of the selectable music image 96 retained and displayed in the selection area 98 before the operation in the scroll display direction is the selectable music image 96. In some cases, the selectable music image 96 in the next rounding order is newly displayed in the selection area 98 after scroll display, so that the selectable music image 96 displayed in the selection area 98 is changed. To be done.

  That is, when the next music image in the patrol order is the selectable music image 96, the selectable music image 96 is newly displayed in the selection area 98 after scroll display. As a specific example, in the case where scroll display is performed in the left direction, the music image corresponding to the first music displayed in the selection area 98 before scroll display is the selectable music image 96, which is shown in FIG. As described above, when the music image corresponding to the second music in the circulation order next to the first music is the selectable music image 96, after the scroll display, the selectable music image 96 corresponding to the second music is newly selected in the selection area. It is retained and displayed at 98.

  On the other hand, in the scroll display, the music image in the next cyclic order in the cyclic order of the selectable music images 96 retained and displayed in the selection area 98 before the operation is the non-selectable music image 97. At this time, after the non-selectable music image 97 in the next rounding order is temporarily displayed in the selection area 98 (display that temporarily stays), the next non-selectable music image 97 is scrolled regardless of the player's operation. The selectable music images 96 corresponding to the next and subsequent orders of the non-selectable music image 97 in the pausing order are newly displayed in the selection area 98, so that the selectable music images displayed in the selection area 98 are displayed. 96 is changed.

That is, when the music image in the next traveling order is the non-selectable music image 97, after the scroll display, the non-selectable music images 97 including the non-selectable music image 97 are displayed in the subsequent traveling order. The selection area 98 is displayed while passing through the selection area 98 while being temporarily displayed, and the selectable song images 96 in the subsequent circulation order are newly displayed in the selection area 98, whereby the selection area 98 is displayed. The selectable music image 96 accumulated and displayed on the screen is changed. As a specific example, when the scroll display is performed in the right direction, the music image corresponding to the first music displayed in the selection area 98 before the scroll display is the selectable music image 96, which is shown in FIG. As described above, the music images corresponding to the sixth music, the fifth music, and the fourth music in the circulation order next to the first music are unselectable music images 97, and the third music in the next circulation order is When the music image corresponding to the music is the selectable music image 96, in the scroll display, the non-selectable music images 97 corresponding to the sixth music, the fifth music, and the fourth music are displayed on the selection area 98. A display that passes through the selection area 98 while being displayed once (display that temporarily remains) is displayed, and after scroll display, a selectable music image 96 corresponding to the third music is newly displayed in the selection area 98. ..

  As described above, in the music selection screen, the selectable music images 96 retained and displayed in the selection area 98 are changed to the selectable images corresponding to the next order by scroll display according to one operation by the player. It can be changed.

  As shown in FIG. 29(A), in the left and right areas of the selection area 98 on the music selection screen, the music images in the patrol order immediately before the selectable music image 96 stopped and displayed in the selection area 98, Each of the next music images in the patrol order is stopped and displayed in a display mode in which a part of the image is displayed. As a result, the selectable music image 96 may be displayed by stopping all the images, or may be displayed by stopping some of the images. On the other hand, in the non-selectable music image 97, the entire image may not be stopped and displayed, but a part of the image may be stopped and displayed. As for the non-selectable music image 97, a part of the image is stopped and displayed, so that it becomes possible to recognize that there is a non-selectable image, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

[Scroll display setting on song selection screen]
The scroll display on the music selection screen is a display pattern based on the scroll speed setting data of FIG. 29C, the scroll mode setting data of FIG. 29D, and the scroll mode effect pattern data of FIG. 29E. (Production pattern) is set and executed.

  FIG. 29C shows scroll speed setting data used when setting the scroll speed when performing scroll display on the music selection screen. As shown in FIG. 29C, when scroll display is executed on the music selection screen, the scroll speed is set as follows.

  A selectable music image 96 and a selectable music image 96 such as between the first music image and the second music image and between the second music image and the third music image in FIG. For mutual scroll display, the first speed V1 is set as the scroll speed. Non-selectable music image 97 and non-selectable music image 97 such as between the fourth music image and the fifth music image and between the fifth music image and the sixth music image in FIG. 29B. For the scroll display between and, the second speed V2 is set as the scroll speed. In the scroll display between the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97, such as between the first music image and the sixth music image in FIG. 29B, the second speed V2 is the scroll speed. Is set as. As shown in FIG. 29C, the second speed V2 is higher than the first speed V1.

As described above, in the scroll display on the music selection screen, the scroll speed is different between the selectable music images and the non-selectable music images. As a result, the effect pattern of the effect using the scroll display can be varied, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. Regarding the speed of scroll display, the second speed V2 between the unselectable music images is higher than the first speed V1 between the selectable music images. As a result, the period during which the unselectable music image 97 is displayed can be reduced, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 29D shows scroll mode setting data used to set the scroll mode when executing the scroll display on the music selection screen. The scroll mode is an effect pattern mode for scroll display. The scroll mode includes a low speed scroll mode and a high speed scroll mode.

  As shown in FIG. 29D, when the next cyclic order of scrolling is the selectable music image 96 with the selection area 98 as the reference position, the low speed scroll mode is selected. For example, in the case where the first music image that is the selectable music image 96 is displayed in the selection area 98 in a scrolling direction to the left from the state where the first music image is retained and displayed, the next traveling order is the second music image that is the selectable music image 96. In some cases, the slow scroll mode is selected. On the other hand, when the next cyclic order of scrolling is the unselectable music image 97 with the selection area 98 as the reference position, the high-speed scroll mode is selected. For example, in the case where the first music image that is the selectable music image 96 is displayed in the selection area 98 in the rightward scrolling state, the sixth music image is the non-selectable music image 97 in the next patrol order. , The high speed scroll mode is selected.

  FIG. 29E shows the effect pattern data of the scroll display for each scroll mode. In the low speed scroll mode, the scroll display is executed in an effect pattern in which the music images are moved at the first speed V1 and the selectable music images 96 in the next patrol order are retained and displayed in the selection area 98. For example, when performing scroll display in the left direction from the state in which the first music image that is the selectable music image 96 is displayed in the selection area 98, the music image is moved at the first speed V1 in the low speed scroll mode, Scroll display is performed in an effect pattern in which the second music image, which is the selectable music image 96 in the next traveling order, is retained and displayed in the selection area 98.

  In the high-speed scroll mode, the skip image is displayed in which the music image is moved at the second speed V2, and the non-selectable music image 97 in the next traveling order is temporarily displayed (display that temporarily stays) in the selection area 98 while passing. Finally, the scroll display is executed in an effect pattern in which the selectable music image in the next order after the non-selectable image in the next traveling order is retained and displayed in the selected area. For example, when performing scroll display to the right from the state in which the first music image that is the selectable music image 96 is retained and displayed in the selection area 98, the music image is moved at the second speed V2 in the high speed scroll mode, The sixth music image, the fifth music image, and the fourth music image, which are the non-selectable music images 97 of the next patrol order, are displayed in the selection area 98 while being skipped and finally selected. The scroll display is executed in an effect pattern in which the third music image, which is the possible music image 96, is retained and displayed in the selected area. The unselectable music image 97 is temporarily displayed in the selection area 98, so that the player's interest in the effect can be increased. In addition, since the music corresponding to the non-selectable music image 97 cannot be selected, it is not displayed so that the player can be confused that the music can be selected.

  Data for displaying the music image shown in FIG. 29(A), data relating to the circulation order of the music image shown in FIG. 29(B), scroll speed setting data shown in FIG. 29(C), and FIG. 29(D). Each of the scroll mode setting data and the scroll mode effect pattern data shown in FIG. 29E is stored in the ROM for effect control, and when the scroll display is executed on the music selection screen, the scroll display is displayed. Used for various settings.

[Music selection processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a music selection process executed by the effect control CPU 201. By performing the music selection process described below, the music to be played by the player's operation at a specific timing such as a customer waiting demo display (abbreviation of demonstration display) and the start of the big hit game state. It is selectable. Thereby, the music to be reproduced during the game can be selected and determined according to the player's intention (preference).

  When the music selection processing is executed during the customer waiting demo display, the music selected and determined is reproduced during the variable display of the effect design. When the music selection process is executed at the start of the big hit game state, the selected and selected music is reproduced, for example, during the big hit game state. Below, the example which performs a music selection process at the time of the start of a big hit game state is demonstrated.

  As described above, in the state where the music selection setting item (not shown) is selected and determined on the main menu screen and the music selection screen shown in FIG. 29(A) is displayed as the sub-menu screen, the player selects According to the operation of the stick controller and the operation of the push button, it is possible to select and decide the music to be played during the game.

  Specifically, when the music selection screen is displayed, the displayed music image is scrolled leftward or rightward based on the player tilting the stick controller leftward or rightward. By doing so, it is possible to perform a selection switching operation for switching the music images that are accumulated and displayed in the selection area 98. Further, in response to the push operation of the push button, it is possible to perform a determination operation of determining a music piece to be reproduced during the game as a music piece corresponding to the music image displayed in the selection area 98.

  When the customer waiting demo display is executed, the music selection process is executed for a predetermined period during the execution of the customer waiting demo display in the effect control process process. Further, when the music selection process is executed at the start of the big hit game state, in the effect control process process, the music selection process is executed for a predetermined period during execution of the customer waiting demo display. The music selection process may be executed not only at the time of displaying the customer waiting demo and at the start of the big hit game state, but also at other timings such as the start of the probability changing state or the start of the time saving state.

Below, the example which performs a music selection process at the time of the start of a big hit game state is demonstrated.
In the music selection process, the effect control CPU 201 first determines whether or not the music selection flag is set in order to confirm whether or not the music selection screen is displayed (S720). .. The music selection flag is a flag for determining whether or not the music selection screen (FIG. 29(A)) is displayed, and when the music selection setting item is selected and determined on the main menu screen. , Is set in the main menu display process executed separately from the music selection process, and is reset in S730 described later. For example, the effect control CPU 201 determines that the music selection screen is displayed if the music selection flag is set, and determines that the music selection screen is not displayed if the music selection flag is not set.

  When the music selection flag is not set (S720; No), the effect control CPU 201 ends the music selection processing. On the other hand, when the music selection flag is set (S720; Yes), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a selection switching operation by the stick controller (S721). Specifically, in S721, the presence/absence of the selection switching operation is determined based on the detection signal from the sensor.

  When there is no selection switching operation (S721; No), the effect control CPU201 executes the process of S727 described later. On the other hand, when there is a selection switching operation (S721; Yes), the effect control CPU 201 determines that the next order of the circulation order of the music images in the scroll display (left scroll display or right scroll display) according to the selection switching operation. It is determined whether the music image 96 is selectable (S722).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29(A), when the music image accumulated and displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller is tilted once to the right, the left scroll display is performed. It is determined whether or not the second music image in the circulation order next to the first music image in the circulation order is the selectable music image 96. As shown in FIG. 29B, when the second music image is the selectable music image 96 (S722; Yes), the process of S725 described below is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the music image accumulated and displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller is tilted once to the right, the right scroll display is performed. It is determined whether or not the sixth music image in the circulation order next to the first music image in the circulation order is the selectable music image 96. As shown in FIG. 29B, when the sixth music image is the unselectable music image 97 (S722; No), the processing of S723 described later is executed.

  When it is determined in S722 that the next turn is not the selectable music image 96, the first selectable music image 96 after the next turn of the circulation order of the music images in the scroll display (left scroll display or right scroll display). Is determined as the next stay display image (S723). Then, the scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S723 to the selection area 98 in the direction in which the selection switching operation is performed is executed in the high speed mode (S724).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29(A), when the music image accumulated and displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller is tilted once to the right, the left scroll display is performed. As shown in FIG. 29B in the patrol order, the music image in the patrol order next to the first music image is the sixth music image as the unselectable music image 97. In that case, since the first selectable music image 96 after the order following the sixth music image is the third music image, the third music image is determined as the next stay display image (S723). Then, the scroll display for moving the third music image to the selection area 98 in the right direction is executed in the high speed mode (S724). As a result, the rightward scroll display in the high speed mode is executed, and the skip display in which the sixth music image, the fifth music image, and the fourth music image are displayed and moved in this order in the selection area 98. After that, the third music image is finally displayed in a stagnant manner.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S722 that the next turn is the selectable song image 96, the next-order song image in the scrolling order of the song images in the scroll display (left scroll display or right scroll display) is displayed next time. The image is determined (S725). Then, the scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S725 to the selection area 98 in the direction in which the selection switching operation is performed is executed in the low speed mode (S726).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the music image displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller is tilted once to the left, the left scroll display is performed. As shown in FIG. 29(B) in the patrol order, the music image in the patrol order next to the first music image is the second music image as the selectable music image 96. In that case, the second music image, which is the selectable music image 96 in the order next to the first music image, is determined as the next stay display image (S725). Then, the scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S725 to the selection area 98 in the left direction is executed in the low speed mode (S726). As a result, the rightward scroll display is executed in the low speed mode, and the second music image is retained and displayed in the selection area 98.

  After execution of S724, after execution of S726, or when it is determined in S721 that the selection switching operation has not been performed, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a determination operation for determining the selected song (S727). Specifically, in S727, the presence or absence of the determination operation by the push button is determined based on the detection signal from the sensor.

  When there is no determination operation (S727; No), the effect control CPU 201 ends the music selection process. On the other hand, if there is a determination operation (S727; Yes), the effect control CPU 201 determines the music displayed in the selection area 98 as a music to be reproduced during the game (a music to be reproduced during the big hit game state). (S728). For example, when the determination operation is performed in the state where the first music image is displayed in the selection area 98, the music to be played during the game is determined to be the first music corresponding to the first music image.

  The effect control CPU 201 determines the music displayed in the selection area 98 to be the music to be played during the game (the music to be played during the jackpot gaming state) (S728), and then returns from the music selection screen to the main menu screen. Is displayed (S729). Then, the music selection flag is reset (S730), and the music selection processing ends. In this way, when the music to be played during the game is determined on the music selection screen, the display of the music selection screen ends and the main menu screen is displayed.

  Note that in the present embodiment, the music selection flag is not reset until the determination operation is performed, but a predetermined period has elapsed since the music selection flag was set or the selection operation was last performed. When the time elapses, the music corresponding to the music image displayed in the selection area 98 when the predetermined period has elapsed may be determined, the music selection screen may be switched to the menu screen, and the music selection flag may be reset. Further, although it is decided to return to the menu screen from the music selection screen by performing a decision operation, by providing a "return" button on the music selection screen, selecting the "return" button, and pressing the push button 31B. The song selection flag may be reset and the menu screen may be returned.

(1) The gaming machine of the above modification is
A gaming machine for playing a game (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Music reproducing means (such as the effect control CPU 201) capable of reproducing music during a specific period (a period during a big hit game state, etc.);
A music selection screen display means capable of displaying a music selection screen (a music selection screen, etc. in FIG. 29) from which a music to be reproduced can be selected from a plurality of kinds of music (a reproduction effect of the plurality of kinds of music in FIG. 29). Prepare,
It is possible to select a music piece to be reproduced in the specific period from a plurality of kinds of music pieces (music pieces A to F, etc.),
When the music is selected, the music reproducing means reproduces a specific portion that is a part of the selected music and is different from the beginning of the music (such as the effect control CPU 201 reproducing the chorus portion),
On the music selection screen, selectable images (such as the selectable music image 96 in FIG. 29) capable of specifying selectable music (the first to third music in FIG. 29) and music not yet selectable ( It is possible to display together with the unselectable image (such as the unselectable song image 97 in FIG. 29) that can specify the fourth to sixth songs in FIG. 29) (see FIG. 29A and the like).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of effect when selecting a music piece.
(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
On the effect selection screen, a part of the unselectable image is displayed as the unselectable image (a part of the unselectable music image 97 shown by hatching in FIG. 29A is displayed as a gray image, etc.). ), may be done.

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to recognize that there is a non-selectable image, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The production selection screen is
A plurality of the selectable images and the non-selectable images are arranged in a predetermined order (the circulation order of the music images shown in FIG. 29B) in accordance with the player's operation (selection switching operation by left/right operation of the stick controller). Images (such as the music image shown in FIG. 29B) can be scroll-displayed (scroll display shown in the arrow direction of FIG. 29A),
By displaying the selectable image in a predetermined display area (selection area 98 in FIG. 29) by staying (displaying staying in the selection area 98 in FIG. 29), the effect to be executed is specified (corresponding to the music to be played back). Specify the music image in the center of the screen, etc.),
The production selection screen display means,
An image corresponding to the next order (regular order) of the selectable images displayed in a predetermined display area is displayed next to the selectable image (the first music which is the selectable music image 96 in FIG. 29A). When the second music image corresponding to the second music in the patrol order is a selectable music image 96, etc.), the selection corresponding to the next order is displayed by scroll display according to one operation by the player. In the low speed scroll mode (FIG. 29(E)), the scroll display is executed and the selectable song images 96 in the next order are retained and displayed in the selection area 98 by S725 and S726 in FIG. Scroll display etc.),
The image corresponding to the next order (reverse order) of the selectable images displayed in the predetermined display area is the non-selectable image (6th of the next traveling order of the first music in FIG. 29A). When the sixth music image corresponding to the music is the non-selectable music image 97, etc.), by the scroll display according to one operation by the player, the selection in the next order is performed in the predetermined display area. After the impossible image is once displayed, the selectable images corresponding to the next and subsequent orders of the non-selectable image in the next order are scroll-displayed in the predetermined display area without depending on the player's operation. Retained display (by S723 and S724 of FIG. 30, scroll display is executed to skip the non-selectable music image 97 while temporarily displaying the non-selectable music image 97, and finally, selectable music image 96 in the next or later patrol order is retained. The high-speed scroll mode for displaying (such as scroll display in FIG. 29E) may be performed.

  With such a configuration, the non-selectable image is temporarily displayed in the predetermined display area, so that the player's interest in the effect can be increased.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
In the effect selection screen, the scroll speed in the scroll display is between the selectable images (first speed V1 or the like in FIG. 29B) and between the unselectable images (FIG. 29B). 2 speed V2 and the like) (scroll speed ratio “V1<V2” and the like in FIG. 29C) may be set.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved because the scroll speeds are different.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
In the effect selection screen, the scroll speed in the scroll display is between the non-selectable images (speed V2 of FIG. 29(B)) rather than between the selectable images (speed V1 of FIG. 29(B)). Etc.) has a higher speed (scrolling speed ratio “V1<V2” in FIG. 29C) or the like.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the period during which the non-selectable image is displayed, and thus it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5) above,
In the effect selection screen, the scroll speed in the scroll display varies depending on the operation period of the player ([example in which scroll speed varies depending on the operation period of the player]).

  According to such a configuration, since the scroll speed varies depending on the operation period of the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of opening patterns of the special variable winning ball device 22 by the small hit of the second special symbol may be provided. For example, a pattern having a large number of short openings and a pattern having a small number of short openings may be provided. Further, the type of symbol displayed as the effect symbol may be changed depending on the type of the open pattern. Specifically, if the opening pattern is advantageous to the player (the number of times of opening is large, etc.), stop with a red symbol combination, and if the opening pattern is unfavorable to the player (the number of times of opening is small, etc.), it is blue. You may make it stop by a symbol combination. Further, if it is an advantageous opening pattern, a small hit may be won with a "4" symbol, and if it is an unfavorable opening pattern, a small hit may be won with a "2" symbol. The opening time may be different instead of the number of times of opening.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a series of premium images is sent even when there is a small hit pending storage between the big hits. However, the images to be flown may be different when there is a small hit holding memory between the big hits and when there is no small hit holding memory between the big hits. Further, the types of premium video may be different depending on the number of small hits between the big hits (one or two small hits).

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the first acquired image 196 when the small hit state is controlled in the period from the big hit state to the next big hit state, and the second acquired image 197 and the second obtained image 197 in other periods. The 3rd acquired image 198 may have the same display mode. Further, the first acquired image 196 and the third acquired image 198, which are in a state where there is a small hit in the hold, may be the same. In addition, the numerical value of the acquired image may display not the total number of winnings in the small hits but the total number of one winnings in a single opening. The number may be displayed continuously.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, a description has been given of changes in music as selection effects that can be selected and operated by the player. However, the effect changed in the selected effect may be something other than the music. For example, the effect changed in the selected effect may be a background change effect, a video change effect, a character change effect, or the like. In such a case, the effect may be taken over when the once selected one is selected again. Specifically, I tried to change the background on a gaming machine that can reserve changing the background by push button operation, but when I wanted to keep the current background, the effect in the current background is It may be continued (for example, music in the current background is continuously played).

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the musical selection effect can be executed during the big hit has been described. However, the musical selection effect may be executed during the rush hour or may be executed during the non-KT state. In such a case, a plurality of periods in which the selection effect can be executed are provided, and the music is composed of a period when the number of fluctuations is small (1 to 10 times) and a period when the number of fluctuations is large (70 to 100 times). Alternatively, the selection effect may be executed. Note that the selection effect may be executed during the customer waiting demonstration. For example, it is possible to open the menu screen by operating the push button during the customer waiting demonstration, adjust the volume and light amount of the pachinko gaming machine in the menu screen, and change the execution frequency of the effect. Good.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27E, the case where the item currently being executed is changed to the character “return” has been described. However, instead of changing to characters, the color or shape of the item currently being executed may be different.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the music is reproduced from the chorus portion has been described. Depending on the music, the part other than the “chorus” (A melody, etc.) may be reproduced, or the part reproduced by the music may be different.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the big hit period in the big hit game state is a period in which the attacker is repeatedly opened, that is, a round game period, but is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot period includes a period of fanfare production executed at the start of the jackpot gaming state, a period of repeating attacker release (round game period), and an ending production period executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state. It may be a period. The fanfare effect is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit game state and notifies that the big hit game state has been reached. The ending effect is an effect that is executed at the end of the big hit game state and notifies that the big hit game state is ended.

  (9) Various controls of the above-described music selection are performed by inserting medals, setting a predetermined number of bets, rotating a plurality of types of symbols according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and operating the stop button by the player. It is also possible to apply to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols in the display means are stopped in accordance with is there. In the slot machine, selection of music and decision operation may be executed by a push button or a cross key provided on the housing.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a typical example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous state advantageous to the player may include a high probability state (probability change state), a time saving state, and another advantageous state such as a high base state.

  (11) As the present embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is distributed to the player according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying it out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path that circulates a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, inside the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit that stores game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the symbols that are variably displayed and the symbols that are derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and symbols that are different from the symbols that are variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally drawn out and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol may be finally drawn out and displayed. It may be one.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is described as a specific example of a predetermined value exceeding 0%. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, in the case where "the occurrence ratio of one is higher than the occurrence ratio of the other" by comparing the occurrence ratio of the predetermined game state 1 with the occurrence ratio of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period, It also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when the display result of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation big hit is derived and displayed, and after the jackpot game state ends, the variation condition is unconditionally changed to the probability variation state. An example of controlled stochastic state control is given. However, not limited to this, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed a specific area provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the probability variation determining device is controlled to the probability variation state. The type of probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (15) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 9 production display device, 15 variable winning ball device, 22 special variable winning ball device, 200 production control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game and being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Hold storage means for storing information regarding variable display as hold information,
Determination means capable of determining that the suspension information stored in the suspension storage means is controlled to the advantageous state,
During the advantageous state, when the hold information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage unit based on the determination result of the determination unit, the state is controlled to the advantageous state. A notification effect means capable of executing a notification effect of notifying in advance,
Display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects selectable by the player,
When the advantageous state is started, regardless of the operation of the player, a first selection effect executed to select any one of the plurality of items, and after the first selection effect, Selection effect means capable of executing a selection effect including a second selection effect executed so as to select any one of the plurality of items based on an operation of the player,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a performance corresponding to the item selected by the selection performance means,
In the second selection effect, the display means can display an item corresponding to the first effect even when a first effect of the plurality of kinds of effects is being executed.
The effect execution means,
In a state where the first effect is running, if an item is selected corresponding to the different second effect and the first effect is to execute the second effect,
In a state where the first effect is running, the If an item is selected again corresponding to the first effect performs taken over the state of the first effect being executed,
The notification effect means can execute the notification effect at a timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items in the first selection effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Special state control means capable of controlling to a special state when the special display result is displayed as the variable display result,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a special state control unit capable of controlling a special state in which a game value is easily given by the special state. The effect execution means reproduces a specific portion that is a part of the selected music in the selection effect and is different from the beginning of the music,
The display means can display both a selectable image capable of specifying a selectable song and an unselectable image capable of specifying a song that is not yet selectable,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

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