JP6703497B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "fluctuation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, a predetermined game value is given. There is one configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The prize value is to pay out the prize balls or give points or prizes according to the winning of the game balls in the prize area. In addition, the game value is that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for the player who easily hits the ball when the specific display result is obtained, and for the player. That is, the right to generate an advantageous state is generated, and the condition for paying out prize balls is easily established.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state where a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). It should be noted that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to control to a predetermined state (small hitting game state) different from the advantageous state (big hitting game state) that is advantageous to the player, and a special state in which the frequency of controlling to the predetermined state is increased. Some are controllable. For example, in Patent Document 1, it is possible to control to a state where a small hit is more likely to occur than in a normal state, and by providing a delay means (regulating piece) for delaying the flow of the game medium on the special variable winning ball device. It is described that the winning percentage in the small hit game state is increased.

JP, 2005-156952, A (paragraph 0042, paragraph 0071-0074, Drawing 2-8).

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the gaming property in the special state is monotonous, and it cannot be said that the interest of the game when controlling to the special state can be sufficiently improved.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game when controlling in a special state.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the display result of the variable display is a predetermined display result. On the basis of this, a predetermined state control means (for example, steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state) advantageous to the player different from the advantageous state is executed. (Execution part) and special state control means (for example, step S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency is controlled to a predetermined state. , S2210B, S2213B, S2214B)) , and the special state control means compares the first special state (for example, high probability/first KT state) with the first special state as the special state. Te advantageous high degree of the second special state (e.g., high-probability / first 2KT state), can be controlled to a predetermined effect suggests that it is controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., Battle effect) capable of executing a predetermined Equipped with effect executing means (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 200 that selects a process table including a battle effect in step S921 and executes steps S923 and S944), and the predetermined effect executing means performs at least the predetermined effect. a first representation embodiment of notifying the advantageous effect results, and a second representation embodiment notifying adverse effect results in a viable, capable of executing a predetermined effect when it is controlled to an advantageous state in the first special state (For example, the effect control microcomputer 200 can execute the battle effect as shown in FIG. 48D based on the second variation patterns #11, #12, #14, and #15). when it controlled to an advantageous state in the second special state transition effect corresponding to shift to the control of the first special state (e.g., the 1KT transition effect) after is performed, a predetermined first representation embodiment and when the effect is controlled to the second special state is performed, and when a predetermined effect is not controlled in the second special state is the execution of the second representation embodiment, there Ri (e.g., effect control microcomputer 200 Based on the second variation pattern #18, the battle effect can be executed after executing the first KT transition effect as shown in FIGS. 45(C) and (D).) The predetermined state is a game medium in a predetermined area. Is ready to enter In the second special state, when the state is controlled to the predetermined state, there is provided an entry effect executing means capable of executing the entry effect based on the entry of the game medium into the predetermined area. In this case, when the game medium enters the predetermined area, the entry effect is not executed, and the entry effect execution means is provided as the entry effect based on the entry of the game medium into the predetermined area during the second special state. It is characterized in that a corresponding display corresponding to the game value is displayed, and an effect indicating that the game medium has entered the predetermined area during the second special state is executed . According to such a configuration, the effect of the second special state can be enhanced by impressing the end of the second special state by executing the transition effect, and the interest of the game when controlling to the special state is improved. it can be.

(Means 2) Special state control means (for example, steps S2207A, S2210A, S2207B, and S2212B in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a probability change state) when being controlled to a special state in the means 1 The predetermined effect executing means can execute an effect corresponding to whether or not the control to the special state is continued as the predetermined effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47). , The probability variation state continues if the winning battle aspect is executed, and the probability variation state ends if the losing aspect battle effect is performed). According to such a configuration, by narrowing down the effect contents to be noticed as the predetermined effect, it is possible to make an attention whether the control to the special state is continued or not, and it is possible to clarify the effect contents of the predetermined effect. ..

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, before the transition effect is executed, a notification effect (for example, special rush middle prize ball number display 300) for notifying information about the game value given in the second special state is executed. It may be configured to include an executable notification effect executing unit (for example, a portion of the effect control microcomputer 200 that executes step S9010. See FIGS. 45A and 45B). According to such a configuration, the end of the second special state can be clarified, and the predetermined effect can be noticed.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, before the transition effect is executed, a special effect (for example, continuous effect) corresponding to whether or not the control to the second special state continues It may be configured to include an executable special effect execution unit (for example, a portion in the effect control microcomputer 200 that selects a process table including a continuous effect in step S921 and executes steps S923 and 944). With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the second special state ends, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 5) When the means 4 controls the second special state, the special effect, the transition effect, and the predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display of 1 (for example, based on the second variation pattern #18). When the variable display of the background pattern is executed as described above, the continuous effect, the first KT transition effect, and the battle effect are executed in the variable display as shown in FIG. 45. With such a configuration, the state change can be clearly distinguished.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, when the second special state is controlled again to the second special state after being controlled to the advantageous state in the second special state, the second special state to be controlled again. The information regarding the game value given before the state is taken over and controlled to the second special state (for example, the effect control microcomputer 200 executes the steps S981 and S983, so that a jackpot other than the 16R certainty variation jackpot). The second prize ball number counter may not be reset until it occurs, and as long as the 16R probability variation big hit is continuously generated, the special rush middle prize ball number display is accumulated and displayed. According to such a configuration, since the game value provided is further increased, it is possible to give a special feeling to the continuation of the second special state.

(Means 7) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine which is variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and a gaming medium (for example, a gaming machine). A variable starter (for example, a variable winning ball device 15) capable of changing into an entry advantageous state (for example, open state) in which a ball can enter and a disadvantageous state (for example, closed state) in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult for entry. And a predetermined variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 22) which is provided on the downstream side of the variable starter and can be changed into an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantaged state, and any one of a plurality of opening patterns is opened. Variable starter control means capable of controlling the variable starter according to a pattern (for example, by executing step S26C in the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIGS. 15(1) and 15(2), a variable winning ball device) Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display based on the fact that the game medium has entered the variable starter (for example, a game control micro). Based on that the computer 560 executes steps S300 to S304 and S350 to S354) and the variable display result is a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol), the predetermined variable device is set in the entry advantageous state. Predetermined state control means (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S358 to S360) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state) to be changed, and the frequency of control to the predetermined state is increased. And a special state control means capable of controlling to a special state (for example, KT state) (for example, a part for executing steps S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B in the game control microcomputer 560). The special state control means includes, as the special state, a first special state (for example, high probability/first KT state) and a second special state having a different degree of advantage from the first special state (for example, high probability/second KT state). ) And the variable starting device control means can control the variable starting device by a specific opening pattern that allows the game medium to flow down to the predetermined variable device more easily than the non-specific opening pattern among the plurality of opening patterns ( For example, as shown in FIG. 15(2), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.5 seconds) depending on whether the first special state is controlled or the second special state is controlled. , Different The variable starting device can be controlled by the specific opening pattern at a certain ratio (for example, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15(1), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and in the second KT state. As shown in FIG. 15(2), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.5 seconds). With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game property in the special state, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game when controlling to the special state.

(Means 8) The means 7 can control to a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 16R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, 6R normal variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R normal variation big hit), and the second special state is the first The advantage is high compared to the special state (for example, in the first KT state, it is rare that the game ball is won in the special winning opening 24 in the small winning game, whereas in the second KT state, the special winning is special in the small winning game. A game ball can be won in the winning opening 24, and the special state control means can control the second special state in accordance with the type of the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 starts from step S2206A). By executing S2208A, S2206B, S2207B, S2210B, the high probability/the second KT state may be configured after the jackpot game based on the 16R certainty variation jackpot is finished). According to such a configuration, by associating the type of the advantageous state with the type of the special state, it is possible to pay attention to which type of the advantageous state is the advantageous state.

(Means 9) In the means 7 or the means 8, at least a part of the effect is taken over in the advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state) and the period in which the second special state is controlled. Executable production execution means (for example, by executing steps S982, S948 in the production control microcomputer 100, the sound output of the music for the second KT is started at the start of the big hit game based on the 16R probability variation big hit, and the second KT is started. It may be configured to include a portion for continuing the sound output of the music for the second KT until the state ends. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by impressing the player that the second special state is controlled.

(Means 10) In any one of the means 7 to 9, a specific variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) which is provided on the upstream side of the variable starter and can be changed into an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantaged state. ), and an advantageous state control means (for example, steps S305 to S307, S355 to S357 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that changes the specific variable device to the entry advantageous state. Part) and the start determination means (eg, step S26C in the game control microcomputer 560) that determines whether or not to control the variable starter to the entry advantageous state (eg, whether or not it is a universal figure). And a portion for determining whether or not to make a normal hit when performing the start), the start determining means determines whether or not to control the variable starter to the entry advantageous state at the same ratio regardless of the state (for example, , Game control microcomputer 560, in the normal symbol process processing (step S26C), whether the game state is a probability change state (high probability state), whether in the non-KT state, the first KT state or the second KT state It may be configured to determine whether or not to be a universal figure hit with the same probability regardless of whether there is a big hit game state). According to such a configuration, with respect to the entry of the game medium into the specific variable device, it is possible to prevent the variable starter controllable to the entry advantageous state from being affected even during the advantageous state, so that the advantage state is digested. The period can be shortened, and a decrease in interest in the game can be suppressed.

(Means 11) In any one of the means 7 to 10, special state control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to a special state (probably changed state in this example) after being controlled to an advantageous state The special state control means is configured to perform the steps S2207A, S2210A, S2207B, and S2212B), and the special state control means selects the opening pattern at the same ratio as the first special state (for example, the high probability/first KT state) so that the variable starter device can operate. It is possible to control to a third special state (for example, a low probability/first KT state) in which the variable display pattern is controlled and a variable display pattern is selected according to different ratios (for example, low probability/first KT state), and then the special state is controlled. If not, it is possible to control to the third special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S2212A, S2213A, S2214B, and S2215B, so that after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot is finished. Are transitioned to a low probability/first KT state). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give an opportunity to discourage the player from ending the game when the special state is not controlled after the advantageous state is controlled.

(Means 12) In any one of the means 7 to 11, the variable starter and the predetermined variable device are provided with delay means (for example, a restriction piece 118) for delaying the flow of the game medium. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, by providing the delay means, the flow-down speed of the game medium is delayed, and in the first special state, the ratio of the game medium entering the variable starter can be further increased, and the second special state can be further increased. In the state, it is possible to further increase the rate of entry of the game medium into the predetermined variable device.

(Means 13) In any one of the means 7 to 12, the variable display execution means is a variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). Variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information can be performed while the variable display of the other of the first identification information and the second identification information is performed ( For example, the game control microcomputer 560 can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel by executing steps S26A and S26B), a predetermined state (for example, , A determination means capable of determining whether or not to control in a small hit game state (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that directly executes step S164B when N in step S66B) and a variable display time (for example, , A variable display time determination means capable of determining the variation time) (for example, a portion for executing the same processing as step S1701 in step S1701 and the second variation pattern setting processing in the game control microcomputer 560), the determination means Can be determined to be controlled to a predetermined state at a higher rate when performing variable display of the second identification information than when performing variable display of the first identification information (for example, for game control The microcomputer 560 can decide to make a small hit only when performing the variable display of the second special symbol), the variable display time determining means is a non-special state when it is controlled to the special state. It is possible to determine a shorter time as the variable display time of the variable display of the second identification information as compared with the case where the second special information is controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 13C, the second special information is used in the non-KT state. The variation time of the symbol is 15 minutes or 5 minutes, while the variation time of the second special symbol is 1.5 seconds to 2 in the KT state, as shown in FIGS. 13(D) to 14(I). Minutes 20 seconds). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the gaming machine controlled in the special state.

(Means 14) In any one of the means 7 to 13, it is possible to control to a predetermined area (for example, an actuation gate 17) through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can pass, and an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state). Advantageous state control means (for example, the portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S305 to S307, S355 to S357), and the advantageous state control means derives and displays the specific display result as the display result of the variable display. After that, it is possible to control to an advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 shifts to the processing of step S2016 and thereafter when Y in step S2015Y, In the second special symbol stop process, the same determination process as in step S2015Y is executed). According to such a configuration, when the player takes a break from the game after the special state ends, it is possible to prevent the control to the advantageous state from progressing during the break of the player.

(Means 15) Advantageous state signal output means (for example, game control micro) capable of externally outputting an advantageous state signal (for example, big hit signal 1 and big hit signal 2) capable of specifying that it is controlled to an advantageous state in means 14 The computer 560 includes a portion that executes the same processing as step S2015X in step S2015X and the second special symbol stop processing), and the advantageous state signal output means displays the specific display result (eg, big hit symbol) as the display result of the variable display. It is possible to externally output an advantageous state signal when it is derived and displayed (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S2015X before executing step S2015Y in the first special symbol stop processing and the second special symbol stop processing). May be configured to execute). According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the gaming shop staff that the unmanned gaming machine with no player has become advantageous, and it is possible to promote the initialization of the gaming machine.

(Means 16) Yet another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine which performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a display result of the variable display. Based on that the specific display result (eg, big hit pattern), the advantageous state in which the game medium (eg, game ball) can enter into the first area (eg, big winning hole) can be controlled to the advantageous state Based on the control means (for example, the part that executes steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the display result of the variable display has become a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol). , A predetermined state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 in step S358) capable of controlling a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state) in which a game medium can enter the second area (for example, the special winning opening 24). ~ Part to execute S360) and special state control means capable of controlling to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, steps S2208A and S2211A in the game control microcomputer 560). S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B)), the special state control means, as a special state, the first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state), and the first special state. It is possible to control to a second special state (for example, a high probability/second KT state) having a comparatively high advantage, and a special signal (for example, a special winning opening) corresponding to the entry of the game medium into the second area. It is characterized by including special signal output means capable of externally outputting the winning signal (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes step S29). According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the outside of the entry status of the game medium into the second area, and it is possible to appropriately manage the game machine outside the game machine.

(Means 17) In the means 16, the special signal output means can externally output a common special signal when it is controlled to the first special state and when it is controlled to the second special state (for example, As shown in FIG. 31, regardless of whether it is in the first KT state or the second KT state, a common special winning opening winning signal is output to the outside). With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the external output processing on the gaming machine side.

(Means 18) In the means 16, the special signal output means, as the special signal, the first special signal (for example, the special winning opening winning signal 1) and the second special signal (for example, special) different from the first special signal. The winning combination winning signal 2) can be externally output, the first special signal can be externally output when the first special state is controlled, and the second special signal can be output when the second special state is controlled. It is possible to output the signal externally (for example, as shown in FIG. 32, the special winning opening winning signal 1 is externally output during the first KT state, and the special winning opening winning signal 2 is externally output during the second KT state). May be configured. With such a configuration, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately managed outside the gaming machine.

(Means 19) Yet another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and a display result of the variable display. Based on a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit pattern), a predetermined state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state 560 in which the steps S358 to S360 are executed) and a special state control means (for example, a step in the game control microcomputer 560) capable of controlling a special state (for example, a KT state) in which the frequency of controlling to a predetermined state is increased. S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B) and a specific area (for example, a special winning opening 24) into which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter in a special state, and a special The state control means includes, as the special state, a first special state (for example, high probability/first KT state) and a second special state (for example, high probability/second KT) having a higher advantage as compared with the first special state. State), and the entrance effect based on the game medium entering the specific area in the second special state (for example, display of prize ball addition display, output of winning sound, lighting of special winning opening lamp 24a) Display) can be executed in the entry effect execution means (for example, the part of the effect control microcomputer 200 that executes steps S657 to S659), the entry effect execution means, the game medium enters the specific area in the first special state. In this case, control is performed so that the entry effect is not executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 200 does not execute steps S657 to S659 when N in step S656). According to such a configuration, by not allowing the entry effect to be executed due to the entry of the irregular game medium in the first special state, it is possible to achieve the effect matching with the game state, and the second The entry of the game medium into the specific area in the special state can be emphasized, and the interest in the game can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to improve the performance when controlling the special state.

(Means 20) The means 19 is provided with an advantageous state control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state). The advantageous state control means is capable of controlling, as an advantageous state, a first advantageous state (in this example, 6R probability variation big hit) and a second advantage state (16R probability variation big hit), and a special advantage state. The state control means can control to the first special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state, and can control to the second special state after being controlled to the second advantageous state (for example, 6R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation jackpot based on high probability / first KT state after the jackpot game finishes, 16R probability variation jackpot based on the jackpot game finishes high probability / shifts to the 2nd KT state), from the period controlled to the second advantageous state Special effect executing means (for example, steps S982 and S948 in the effect control microcomputer 200) capable of executing the special effect (for example, sound output of the music for the second KT) over the period of being controlled to the second special state. Portion). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of production in the second special state and improve the interest in the game.

(Means 21) In the means 19 or 20, the entry effect execution means, as the entry effect, an addition effect corresponding to the addition of the game value (for example, display of prize ball addition display) and an entry of the game medium. At least one of an effect by a sound output (for example, output of a winning sound) and an effect by light emission of a light emitter (for example, lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 24a) is executed (for example, for effect control). The microcomputer 200 may be configured to execute steps S657 to S659). With such a configuration, the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state can be emphasized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

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 an example of the relationship between the random number for big hit determination, and the big hit determination value. 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 flow chart which shows the 1st starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a storage buffer. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing a process during the first special symbol variation in the first special symbol process process. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a process during the second special symbol variation. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd big hit end processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an external output signal output from the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the external output signal which a game machine outputs. It is the flowchart which shows the main processing which the production control microcomputer executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows background design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows background pattern variation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during background design change. It is a flow chart which shows background design fluctuation stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows background design fluctuation stop processing. It is the flowchart which shows the big hit end production processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect in a high probability / 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect in a high probability / 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect in a high probability / 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect in a high probability / 1st KT state.

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 the pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Good.

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 start condition that is the first execution condition (for example, that the hit ball has won the first start winning opening 13). A display area (hereinafter, referred to as a first variable display portion 9a) for variably displaying a display decorative design (first decorative pattern) and displaying a display result, and a second start condition that is a second execution condition are satisfied. A display area for variably displaying and deriving a display result of a plurality of types of decorative patterns for production (second decorative patterns) that can be identified based on (for example, that the hit ball has won the second starting winning opening 14) (Hereinafter, referred to as the second variable display unit 9b.), and a display area (hereinafter, background pattern) in which it is easier for the player to visually recognize the display content than the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b. Display section 9c). It is to be noted that it is easy to visually recognize the display content, for example, because the display area is large in size or the display content on the variable display section 9a and the second variable display section 9b is always monochromatic. The display color may change. Further, in this embodiment, the background design effecting unit 9c controls the display of identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as a background design) 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 background symbol effecting unit 9c is provided for two variable display units (the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b), and in the background symbol effecting unit 9c, 2 Since the effect corresponding to one of the decorative patterns (first decorative pattern and second decorative pattern) variably displayed on the one variable display portion is executed, the situation of the decorative pattern (for example, whether the jackpot pattern is derived and displayed) It's hard to understand. In addition, in this embodiment, the background symbol is for performing variable display of symbols for effect on the effect display device 9 (liquid crystal display device), and corresponds to effect identification information, decorative symbol, and effect symbol. ..

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 compact display device (for example, 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 the variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. 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, when the second reserved memory number is 4 and a 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.

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 the 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 in 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 the 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 is opened in the special variable winning ball device 22, the number of the 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 13a and the second start prize hole 13b. 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 or the KT state is being performed, for example, "right hit" or the like is displayed on the effect display device 9 or the right direction. It is desirable to display the 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 numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small-sized display is formed in, for example, a rectangular shape. The normal symbol display 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, and for example, a display device that can display a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp that can alternately 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 in the first special symbol display portion 8a, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is displayed in the variable display portion 9a. Be started. 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), while the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display portion 8b, 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 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 can 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, there are 2R regular big jackpots, 2R certainty jackpots, 6R regular jackpots, 6R certainty jackpots, and 16R certainty jackpots. State is given, 6R normal big hit or 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, 2 round big hit game state is given, 16R certain 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 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 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.

When 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 a game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side (for example, about 1 ball for every 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. Then, when the second special symbol changes, it is configured to be a small hit except when it is a big hit (however, except for the case of forced disengagement described later), so the KT state is a small hit compared to the normal state. It is in a game state where it is easy to become. As a result, in the KT state, a small hit is frequently generated by mainly 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 to perform 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 a 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 a normal state is entered. In addition, for example, when the 6R probability 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 certainty 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-handed). 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 occurs or a 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/first KT state, and thereafter, the high probability/first KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, for example, when the 16R certainty 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, control is performed such that the state shifts to the first KT state instead of the second KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later). 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, there is a possibility that some players will actively play the game right-handed in the normal state, and the original playability will be impaired. From this, even if the right hit in the normal state and the 16R certainty variation big hit occurs due to the variation display of the second special symbol, by penalizing it by only shifting to the first KT state, in the normal state It is possible to suppress an aggressive right-handed game.

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 pattern (for example, "7") that recalls the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display portion 9b.

In the background 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 background symbols are variably displayed in the three display areas of the background symbol display portion 9c. When performing the reach effect, for example, the left and right background patterns are stopped and displayed during variable display. Then, although there are exceptions as described later, basically when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived on the background symbol display portion 9c. The background pattern is finally displayed in the three display areas. When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the stop symbol of the background symbol is a background symbol (for example, left, which reminds the player that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol). Three background patterns with the middle right aligned. Hereinafter, such a background design is also called a big hit design.

When the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbols are variably displayed in the three display areas of the background 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, the variable display of the background design is ended, and the stop design of the background 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. The variable display of the background symbol ends when the special symbol for which the variable symbol display ends is stopped and displayed.

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 background symbols which are not yet stopped when the stopped background symbol of the three background symbols constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol. ) Is being performed, and all or some of the background symbols are in a state of being displayed in a variable manner in synchronization while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbols.

For example, in the state where the decorative design (for example, "7") that is a part of the big hit design is stopped and displayed in the left, right, and right display regions of the background design display unit 9c in the left, middle, and right display regions. The display area in the middle is 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 jackpot symbol (for example, the background The left, middle, and right display areas in the symbol display portion 9c are variably displayed, and the variably display is performed in a state where the same symbols are always aligned) is the reach display mode or reach.

In addition, at the time of reach, an effect different from usual is performed by a lamp or a sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the background pattern display portion 9c are referred to as reach effect. Further, at the time of reach, a character (a display effect imitating a person or the like and different from the background pattern) is displayed, or the background of the background pattern display portion 9c (a background color or pattern different from the pattern and the 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 is provided with a rectangular plate-shaped base plate portion 101 that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball device 22 is fixedly supported in the game area 7 by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area 7 with, for example, 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 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 FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, a flow path forming base 112 protruding forward is formed on the front surface side of the base plate part 101, and a forward movement is performed on the upper part of the flow path forming base 112. The upstream region 23U, which is the upper end (right end) of the bottom surface member 23 in the opened state, is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface member 23, and forms the flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 23; A downstream region 23L, which is the lower end (left end) of the bottom member 23, is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 23, and a downstream passage 114 that forms a passage for the game ball together with the bottom member 23 is formed. There is.

In addition, in the upper part of the flow path forming base 112, the upper end of the upstream flow path 113 and the downstream flow path 114 is recessed downward from the bottom member 23 side end, and the special winning opening 24 is left and right in front view. 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 cover 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 formation 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 through these flow path parts bounce toward the glass door frame 4 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 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 that is a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 that performs a control operation according to the program, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer 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, the following description means that 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 according to 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) for outputting 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 unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b that receive and display the decorative pattern variably, the background design display unit 9c that variably display the background design, and the design hold storage display unit 18c perform 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 ( According to the effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 202 and the input port 203. 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 synthesis IC 703 generates a voice or sound effect corresponding 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 corresponding 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 mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the decorative pattern) in time series.

Note that 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 a background 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. Further, 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 as it is or after being changed to, for example, a simplified command, to the effect control microcomputer 200 that controls the effect display device 9. 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, initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized by the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built into the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is the interrupt address. This is the mode shown.

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 on, check whether the backup RAM area data protection process (eg, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) has been performed when the power supply to the gaming machine was 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 in the power supply stoppage 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 when the power supply was stopped. 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 saved 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), unpaid prize balls 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 in accordance with the contents, the 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 clear process (step S10). It should be noted that the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. 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.

The CPU 56 also 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 of the pointer. The process is executed (step S14). As the initialization command, there is a command or the like indicating the initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9.

Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is taken periodically at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is 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. Then, the state determination is performed (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: Decide whether to generate a big hit or small hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: Determines the type of big hit, that is, 2R normal big hit, 2R certainty big hit, 6R normal big hit, 6R certainty big hit, and 16R certainty 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 process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) a big hit determination random number, (2) a big hit type determination random number, and (4) a normal symbol hit determination. The counter for generating a random number is counted up (1 is added). That is, those are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers or the initial value random numbers. Note 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, the common random number (random 2) is provided as the random number for determining the type of big hit and the random number for determining the type of small hit, but different random numbers are provided. You may.

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to display control of the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b and an effect control command related to the number of held memories (effect control command control process: 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 second, 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 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame/0.2 second, 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 executing 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 process 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. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed by 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 hits occur at the same time.

FIG. 10 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 is a jackpot determination value.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1). If it matches the jackpot determination value, it is determined to be a jackpot for special symbols. The “probability” shown in FIG. 10 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.

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. Also, when it is decided not to make a big hit when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, all are unconditionally made as a small hit (however, as will be described later, it is forced to be extinguished). Sometimes).

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 probability variable big hit” is determined, and with a probability of 35%, it is determined as “6R normal big hit”. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined as “16R probability variation jackpot” with a probability of 30%, and a probability of 30%. Is determined as "6R probability variation big hit", 5% probability is determined as "2R probability variation big hit", and 35% probability is determined as "2R normal variation big hit".

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 shifts to the second KT state (see steps S2207A, S2208A, S2207B, and S2210B described later)). Then, the probability variation state and the second KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

However, in this embodiment, in the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, 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 (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later).

The "6R probability variable big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 6 rounds and shifts 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 shifts to the first KT state (see steps S2210A, S2211A, S2212B, and S2213B, which will be described later)). Then, the probability variation state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

The "6R normal big hit" is a big hit which 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 (see step S2212A described later). After shifting 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 (see steps S2213A, S2010 to S2013). 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 (see step S2015).

The "2R probability variable big hit" is a big hit that is controlled in a big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to a high probability/first KT state after the big hit game state is ended (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability change state). At the same time, the state shifts to the first KT state (see steps S2212B and S2213B described later)). Then, the probability variation state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

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

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 data of the second byte of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, seven types of first variation patterns #01 to #07 for the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, and a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol. 18 types of #01 to #18 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the variation pattern #n (n=01 to 07 or 01 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. 13(C) 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 #01 to #02. Specifically, 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, when it is determined to be a big hit, the second variation pattern #02 is determined, 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 if the big hit is made. By making the length relatively long, it is possible to prevent the act of unreasonably aiming at the 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 lengthen the first reserved memory in comparison with 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 variable 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 #03 to #04. To be done.

As shown in FIG. 13(D), when it is determined that a small hit is the first change in the low probability/first KT state, the second change is a relatively long change 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 variable winning. The special winning opening 24 in the ball device 22 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22 immediately after the transition to the low probability/first KT state, and the special variable winning ball is immediately generated. 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 this 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. 13(E), 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 #05 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 variation of the low probability/first KT state, and the variation display is executed based on the second variation pattern #07, the effect display device 9 In the variable display of the background pattern in, the effect of the design incitement is executed such as the reach or the sliding effect is executed.

In addition, after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot and the 2R regular jackpot that triggered the low probability/first KT state, the 100th variation variation display (that is, the low probability/final variation 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, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns #08 to #09. To be done.

In this embodiment, when the low probability/first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as “during chance time” is displayed on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 13(F), when it is determined that the small hit is the 100th variation of the low probability/first KT state, 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 displays 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 #10 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 the 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 after the high probability/first KT state, in any of the second variation patterns #13 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. 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 a 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 be determined even 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 #16 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. Further, 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 probability variation 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 continuous effect and the battle effect is determined, the continuous effect and the battle effect are executed in the variable display of the background symbol on the effect display device 9, but the probability change When it is a big hit (16R probability jackpot, 6R probability jackpot, 2R probability jackpot), the production of the winning mode is executed in the battle production, and when it is a normal jackpot (6R regular jackpot, 2R regular jackpot) 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 2R certainty variation big hit, the defeat form may be executed in the battle effect. ..

When determining the variation patterns of the shortened variation 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 memories increases, so that the reserved memories are exhausted more quickly and the operation 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 device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15(1), when 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 derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 10, and when it is determined that it is out, the offset symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15(1), 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 deviating 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 display device 8b. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15(1), the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and 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 fluctuation displays).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15(1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is finished, the opening of the next variable winning ball device 15 can be performed is the variation time of the next ordinary symbol. It is after a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds that is a total of 0.2 seconds, the symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds, and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 0.1 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, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 15(2). 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). (See step S26C). Further, the game control microcomputer 560, in the normal symbol process process of step S26C, also executes the 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 the game state is a probability change state (high-probability state), whether it is a non-KT state, the first KT state, or the second KT state, whether it is a big hit game state or not. , 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 ball device 15 may be different by changing the variation time and the symbol determination time between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the time after the second start winning opening opening processing after closing the variable winning ball device 15 is configured to be controllable, and if the second starting winning opening opening processing time is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. The variable winning ball device 15 may be configured to have a different closing period (interval period). 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 open. That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and the special flag may be set not to be set in other states including the big hit game state.

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. For example, in the shortened variation period of 100 special symbols in the low probability/first KT state, the special flag may be erased in response to the 99th special symbol variation stop. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the long open of the variable winning ball device 15 when performing the left hit notification after the end of the low probability/first KT state. be able to.

As described above, in the case of configuring the variable winning ball device 15 by using the opening control flag (special flag) of the variable winning ball device 15, further, the shortening variation flag of the variable display of the special symbol is used. The variable display of the special symbol may be controlled in this case, and in this case, the special flag and the flag for shortening variation may be separately managed.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, in the case where the variable display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning ball is in a state in which the normal symbol is in a variation stop and the normal symbol is not stored. This is because the device 15 is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture the target of the variation stop timing of the second special symbol (in the case of a small hit, if the variation time of the normal symbol is long, the gate 32). The variable winning ball device 15 does not open before the game ball that has passed through reaches the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22, and the winning of the special winning opening 24 becomes possible). On the other hand, in this embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 can be opened before the variable winning ball device 15 reaches the variable winning ball device 15 after the game ball passes through the gate 32 by shortening the variation time of the normal symbol. Since it is set to be started, it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the firing operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the variable display of the second special symbol in the first 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 a production 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 a production 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.

Also, 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 set, 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 decorative symbol 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 an effect 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) that specifies 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. Command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning a prize winning designation command) that specifies that a game ball has won a special winning opening.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning designation command) indicating that 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 background 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, production control commands other than the production control commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the production control board 80. For example, a more detailed production control command regarding a big hit game and a production control command indicating a game state (for example, a production control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the production 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 starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting 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. The game control microcomputer 560, when the variable display of the special symbol can be started, confirms the storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer number (total storage number). 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 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, 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.

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 for counting 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 a 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. In addition, when the game ball is won in the special winning opening and the game ball is detected by the first count switch 23a, control for transmitting the special winning opening winning designation 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 (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. To do. In addition, 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 the starting port switch passage processing in step S312. In the start opening switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first number of reserved storages reaches the upper limit value (specifically, the value of the first number of reserved storages counter for counting the number of first reserved storages). Is 4) (step S212). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the first starting opening switch passage processing is ended as it is.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S213), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the first pending storage buffer (see FIG. 20) (step S215). .. In the process of step S215, a big hit determination random number (random 1), a big hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 5), which are software random numbers, are extracted and stored in the storage area. .. It should be noted that the random number for random pattern determination (random 5) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the first starting port switch passage process (at the time of winning a prize), but is extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 5) in a first fluctuation pattern setting process described later. May be.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (reserved storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the reserved storage. As shown in FIG. 20, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, a big hit determination random number (random 1), a big hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) are stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer. To be done. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

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

21 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. In addition, when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300, it is in a state where the variable display of the first special symbol is not made on the first special symbol display device 8a, and, This is a case where the first big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened a predetermined number of times) is not being performed.

In the first special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step S52A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is confirmed.

If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55, and the RAM 55. In the first random number buffer area (step S53A), decrement the value of the first reserved storage number by 1 (subtract the count value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. Yes (step S54A). That is, in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) is set to the first reserved storage number=n− Stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are always the same as the order of the first reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the first reserved storage number and the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The extraction order is also saved so that it can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S60A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag, the first KT flag, and the second KT flag are off, it is determined that the low probability/non-KT state is set, and the low probability/non-KT background designation command is issued when the probability variation flag is off. If the 1KT flag is ON, the low probability/first KT state is determined and the low probability/first KT background designating command is issued. If the probability variation flag is ON and the first KT flag is ON, high probability/first High probability/first KT background designation command determined to be 1 KT state, high probability/second KT determined to be high probability/second KT state when probability variation flag is on and second KT flag is on Send the background specification command.

Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the big hit determination random number (random 1) from the first random number storage buffer (step S64A), and executes the big hit determination module (step S65A). The big hit judging module is a program that decides to make a big hit if the big hit judging random number coincides with a predetermined big hit judging value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S66A), the game control microcomputer 560 sets the first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step S67A). .. Then, based on Random 2, it is determined whether the big hit type is a 16R sure-change big hit, a 6R sure-change big hit, or a 6R regular big hit (step S160A), the big hit type is stored (step S161A), and the process proceeds to step S68A. .. If the big hit is not made in step S66A (that is, if the big hit is lost), the process proceeds to step S68A.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it is unconditionally determined to be all out, but only in such a mode. I can't. For example, even when the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it may be configured to determine a small hit with a low probability.

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

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

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

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

Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step S1700, the game control microcomputer 560 varies the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first special symbol process timer. Along with the start of time measurement (step S1702), the measurement execution flag described later is set, and the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a is started (step S1703). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first display result designation command transmission process (step S1706).

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

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S303) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 56 first subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S1121A), and when the first variation time timer times out (step S1122A), the effect control microcomputer 200 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the designated command is performed (step S1123A). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1124A).

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b (step S1125A). Whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process, It can be determined by checking whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is to be set based on the variable display of the second special symbol. If the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the CPU 56 resets the first jackpot flag if set (step S1126A). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits a display result 1 designation command that designates that it is out (step S1127A). Then, the process proceeds to step S1123A, and control is performed to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1123A), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first special symbol stop process (step S304). To a value corresponding to (step S1124A).

By performing the processing of steps S1125A to S1127A, in this embodiment, if the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. Is decided to be forced off (even if it was decided to be a big jackpot at the start of fluctuation, the big jackpot is canceled afterwards), and a situation occurs in which a big jackpot occurs at the same time with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. I try not to. In this case, on the side of the effect control microcomputer 200, when the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly disengaged, the first variable display portion 9a displays the first symbol on the basis of the receipt of the symbol confirmation designation command. While stopping the stop display of the first decorative design, the control is performed based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in step S1127A so as to forcibly stop and display the out-of-design as the variable display result of the first decorative design.

In addition, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the forced special disengagement is determined afterwards in the first special symbol changing process, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when starting the variable display of the first special symbol, before executing the process of step S64A in the first special symbol normal process, it is confirmed whether or not the second big hit flag is set, and the second big hit flag. If is set, it may be configured to forcibly determine the deviation without executing the processing of steps S64A to S161A.

In this embodiment, in the first special symbol process process shown in FIG. 18 and the second special symbol process process shown in FIG. 26, for each timer interrupt, the first starting port switch passage process (see step S312). Since the second start opening switch passage process (see step S322) is executed, even when the big hit symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, if a new start winning occurs It is configured to store the new pending storage.

In addition, when the big winning symbol of one special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed, when the starting winning of the other special symbol (for example, the first special symbol) occurs, to the player It may be configured to perform a launch promotion notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball by aiming at the operation gate 17.

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

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to start external output of the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2 (see FIGS. 31 and 32), if not yet output (step S2015X).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a is input (step S2015Y). If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a has not been input, the processing is ended as it is. If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a is input, the CPU 56 transmits the first big hit start designation command (step S2016), sets the special winning opening pre-opening timer (step S2017), and determines the big hit type. Set the opening pattern data for round 1 (step S2018), set the round number counter indicating the number of big hits to "1" (step S2019), and set the first special symbol process flag before opening the first big winning opening. The process is set (step S2020).

By executing the process of step S2015Y, in this embodiment, the big hit game is not started immediately when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the first special symbol, and the operation gate 17 is played. It is configured to shift to the big hit game on condition that the ball passes and is detected by the operation gate switch 17a. In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the process of step S2015X, with respect to the external output of the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2, before the big hit game is started by the game ball passing through the operation gate 32. Even when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2 are externally output.

In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it may be configured to perform a right hit notification that prompts the player to shoot a game ball to the right of the game area 7. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, as a right hit notification, it is possible to perform a launch promotion notification that urges the player to aim the operation gate 17 to launch a game ball.

On the other hand, when the passage of the game ball at the gate 32 or the operation gate 17 is detected in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state), the degree of recognition is low (for example, low volume sound output or low volume). The screen display) may be configured to give a left-hand hit notification that prompts the player to shoot a game ball to the left of the game area 7. On the other hand, in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state), when the winning of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 or the special winning opening 24 is detected, a mode in which the degree of recognition is high (for example, a loud sound) The left-handed notification may be performed by output or large screen display. With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the above-described configuration, while the player who accidentally shoots the game ball to the right of the game area 7 is given a slight left-handed notification by a mode in which the degree of recognition to the surroundings of the game machine is low. Then, the player may intentionally perform the right-handing operation, and the left-handing notification may be performed in a manner in which the degree of recognition of the surroundings of the gaming machine is high. With such a configuration, the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation can be urged by the clerk of the game store to return to the left-handed operation.

Further, in the above case, when the number of game balls detected at the gate 32, the operation gate 17, the second starting winning opening 14, and the special winning opening 24 reaches a certain number, a left-handed notification is given. Good. In addition, when the game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) in the gate 32 or the operation gate 17, a left-handed notification is given, and the second starting winning opening 14 and the special winning opening are provided. In 24, a left hit notification may be performed when a game ball is detected by a specific number (for example, one) smaller than a predetermined number.

Further, for example, while the detection of the game ball in the gate 32 or the operation gate 17 does not output an external signal, the detection of the game ball in the second start winning opening 14 or the special winning opening 24 outputs an external signal. It may be configured to do so.

In this embodiment, since the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 are externally output at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, for example, the low probability/first KT state is ended before the game shop is closed. If the reserved memory of the second special symbol is left afterwards, in a situation where the player has finished playing the game due to the end of business of the game shop, etc., the fluctuation of the second special symbol for a long time (5 minutes) When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed through the display, it can be output to the outside, so that the clerk of the game store can be prompted to initialize the gaming machine 1 between the closing of the game store and the next opening of the game store.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first big hit ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the first big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S2200A), and when the big hit end display timer is set, moves to step S2204A. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (step S2201A), and control for transmitting the first big hit end designation command is performed (step S2202A). Then, the big hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) (step S2203A), and the process ends.

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

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205A), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot that has ended this time is the 16R certainty variation jackpot (step S2206A). Whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit can be determined by, for example, checking the big hit type stored in step S161A of the first special symbol normal process. If the 16R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag indicating a probability variation state to shift to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2207A), and at the same time, the second KT flag indicating the second KT state. Is set to shift to the second KT state (step S2208A). Then, the process proceeds to step S2214A.

If it is not the 16R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot completed this time is 6R probability variation big hit (step S2209A). Whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit can be determined by, for example, checking the big hit type stored in step S161A of the first special symbol normal process. If it is the 6R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2210A), and sets the first KT flag indicating the first KT state to set the first KT state. (Step S2211A). Then, the process proceeds to step S2214A.

If it is not the 6R probability variation big hit (that is, if it is the 6R normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2212A). Further, the CPU 56 sets "100" to the KT number counter indicating the low probability/remaining number of times of the first KT state (step S2213A). Then, the process proceeds to step S2214A.

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

FIG. 26 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. The game control microcomputer 560, when the variable display of the special symbol can be started, confirms the storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer number (total storage number). 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: Control to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 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 for counting 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. In addition, when the game ball is won in the special winning opening and the game ball is detected by the first count switch 23a, control for transmitting the special winning opening winning designation 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 S300.

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). In addition, 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 the 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.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process (step S350) in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is the value indicating step S350. In addition, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S350, it is in a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is not made on the second special symbol indicator 8b, and, This is a case where neither the second big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened) is being played.

In the second special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step S52B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is confirmed.

If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM55, and the RAM55. In the second random number buffer area (step S53B), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the content of each storage area is shifted. Yes (step S54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55 is set to the second reserved storage number=n−. Stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the big hit determination random number (random 1) from the second random number storage buffer (step S64B), and executes the big hit determination module (step S65B). The big hit judging module is a program that decides to make a big hit if the big hit judging random number coincides with a predetermined big hit judging value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S66B), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a second big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol (step S67B). .. Based on Random 2, it is determined whether the big hit type is a 16R certainty change big hit, a 6R certainty change big hit, a 2R certainty change big hit, or a 2R normal big hit (step S160B), and the big hit type is stored (step S161B). The process moves to S68B.

If the big hit is not made in step S66B, the game control microcomputer 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S164B), and determines to make the small hit as it is. Then, the process proceeds to step S68A.

In this embodiment, when the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it is unconditionally determined to be a small hit, but in such an embodiment I can't stop. For example, even if the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it may be configured to perform a lottery process based on a random number and determine whether to make a small hit. In this case, it may be configured to determine the small hit with a probability of 100% of the lottery processing being executed, or may be configured to determine the deviation with a low probability.

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

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

The second variation pattern setting process (step S351) is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S301) shown in FIG. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22, if “first” is replaced with “second”, the second variation pattern process is explained.

In the second display result designation command transmission process (step S352), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether to make a big hit or a small hit and a big hit type. Based on the control, control is performed to transmit one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command, display result 5 designation command to display result 7 designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 200. ..

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol changing process (step S353) in the second special symbol process process. In the process during the second special symbol fluctuation, the CPU 56 first subtracts 1 from the second fluctuation time timer (step S1121B), and when the second fluctuation time timer times out (step S1122B), the effect control microcomputer 200 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the designated command is performed (step S1123B). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process (step S354) (step S1124B).

When the second variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a (step S1125B). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process, It can be determined by checking whether or not the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is to be set based on the variable display of the first special symbol. If the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the CPU 56 resets the second big hit flag or the small hit flag if set (step S1126B). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result 1 designation command which designates that the result is out of alignment (step S1127B). Then, the process proceeds to step S1123B, and control is performed to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1123B), and the value of the second special symbol process flag is set to the second special symbol stop process (step S354). To a value corresponding to (step S1124B).

By performing the processing of steps S1125B to S1127B, in this embodiment, if the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit during the variable display of the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Is forcibly determined to be off (even if it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit at the start of fluctuation, the big hit or the small hit is canceled afterwards), and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are simultaneously a big hit. We are trying to prevent the situation that occurs. In this case, on the production control microcomputer 200 side, when the variable display of the second special symbol is forced to be out of order, the second variable display section 9b displays the second symbol based on the receipt of the symbol confirmation designation command. The stop display of the two decorative symbols is stopped, and based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in step S1127B, control is performed so as to forcibly stop and display the deviating symbols as the variable display result of the second decorative symbols.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where it is determined to be expulsion afterwards in the second special symbol variation process is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when starting the variable display of the second special symbol, before executing the process of step S64B in the second special symbol normal process, it is confirmed whether or not the first jackpot flag is set, and the first jackpot flag. If is set, it may be configured to forcibly determine the deviation without executing the processing of steps S64B to S164B.

If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a (N in step S1125B), the process is terminated.

The second special symbol stop process (step S354) is the same as the first special symbol stop process (step S304) shown in FIG. That is, in the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 24, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol stop process is explained.

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

In step S2204B, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S2204B). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S2205B). If not, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205B), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot that ended this time is the 16R certainty variation jackpot (step S2206B). Whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the big hit type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal process. If the 16R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2207B). Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the state was controlled to the first KT state or the second KT state before starting the big hit of this time (step S2208B). Whether or not it was controlled in the first KT state or the second KT state before starting the big hit is, for example, in the second special symbol stop processing before the big hit game is started, it is the first KT state before the big hit starts. The first KT storage flag indicating that the second KT storage flag and the second KT storage flag indicating that the second KT state have been set are set in advance, and in step S2208B, it is determined whether the first KT storage flag or the second KT storage flag is set. Check it. If the state is neither the first KT state nor the second KT state before the big hit start, the first KT flag is set and the state shifts to the first KT state (step S2209B). If the state is the first KT state or the second KT state before the jackpot start, the second KT flag is set and the state shifts to the second KT state (step S2210B). Then, the process proceeds to step S2216B.

By executing the processing of steps S2208B to S2210B, in this embodiment, when the 16R certainty variation jackpot is obtained based on the variable display of the second special symbol, when the KT state is before the jackpot starts. Only the second KT state is entered, and if the non-KT state was entered before the jackpot start, the first KT state is entered. That is, as described above, in this embodiment, the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state) is configured to perform a left-handed operation, and mainly the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. It is configured assuming that. 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, the right strike operation is performed intentionally. 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 it is not the 16R certainty variation jackpot, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of the big hit completed this time is the 6R certainty variation jackpot (step S2211B). Whether or not the 6R certainty variation big hit or the 2R certainty variation big hit can be determined by, for example, checking the big hit type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is the 6R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2212B), and sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state ( Step S2213B). Then, the process proceeds to step S2216B.

If neither the 6R probability big hit or the 2R probability big hit (that is, the 2R normal big hit), the CPU 56 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2214B). Further, the CPU 56 sets “100” in the KT counter (step S2215B). Then, the process proceeds to step S2216B.

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

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the special symbol changing process is being executed) (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, during the execution of the special symbol variation process), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display to the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol. For example, if the fluctuating speed is 1 frame/0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting. The variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, whether or not the special symbol stop process is being executed) (step S3203). ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, in the case of shifting to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting, The stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b. After the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the setting data is not changed, so the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), for the special symbol variation display. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order not to cause a discrepancy between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 200 side, variation also occurs in the display result designation command transmission process. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by 1.

In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown. However, in the special symbol process process, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

Next, the external output signal output from the gaming machine 1 will be described. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) has an information output process (step S29), a process of step S2015X in the first special symbol stop process, and a second special symbol stop process. By executing the same processing as step S2015X, an external output signal is output to an external device such as a hall management computer through the external output terminal board provided in the gaming machine 1.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an external output signal output from the gaming machine 1. The prize ball signal is assigned to the terminal 01 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball signal is a signal that is externally output every time a predetermined number (10 in this example) of prize balls are paid out. The jackpot signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 05 of the external output terminal board. The big hit signal 1 is a signal which is continuously output to the outside during the period of all big hit games. The jackpot signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 06 of the external output terminal board. The big hit signal 2 is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the period of all big hit games, during the probability change state, and during the KT state (during the first KT state and the second KT state). A special winning opening signal is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal Slope. The special winning opening winning signal is a signal externally output based on the detection of the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening 24. Further, the expected number of prize balls signal is assigned to the terminal 09 of the external output terminal board. The expected number of prize balls signal is a signal that is externally output each time the expected number of prize balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example).

In the example shown in FIG. 31, the common special winning opening winning signal is output to the outside without distinguishing between the first KT state and the second KT state. I can't stop. For example, a different special winning opening winning signal may be externally output depending on whether it is the first KT state or the second KT state. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modified example of the external output signal output by the gaming machine 1. In the modification shown in FIG. 32, the special winning opening signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope, and the special winning opening signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 08 of the external output terminal slope. . The special winning opening winning signal 1 is a signal externally output based on the detection of the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening 24 in the first KT state. The special winning opening winning signal 2 is a signal output externally based on the detection of the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening 24 in the second KT state.

31 and 32, a signal for exclusive use in small hits, which is continuously output to the outside during the small hit game, may be provided.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, 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. .. Further, the background symbol process process for controlling the display state of the background symbol display unit 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. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is composed of the 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area to store the received command is used. The command reception number counter has a value of 0-11. The ring buffer format is not always required.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 16 and FIG. 17) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

35 to 37 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 201 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

If the received production control command is the big hit end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 201 sets the big hit end designation command reception flag (step S624A). In this embodiment, the jackpot end designation command reception flag set in step S624A is also referred to as an ending flag.

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

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU201 sets a small hit end designation command reception flag (step S628).

If the received effect control command is the low-accuracy/non-KT background designation (step S630), the effect control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the low probability/non-KT state (for example, , And a blue display color background screen) (step S631). Further, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state if set (step S632).

If the received production control command is the low-accuracy/first KT background designation (step S633), the production control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to a low-probability/first KT state-based background screen (for example, , And the background screen of the green display color) (step S634). Moreover, the CPU 201 for effect control sets the first KT state flag (step S635). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the probability variation state flag indicating the probability variation state and the second KT state flag indicating the second KT state (step S636).

If the received production control command is the high-accuracy/first KT background designation (step S637), the production control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to the high-probability/first KT state-based background screen (for example, , And the background screen of the yellow display color) (step S638). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability variation state flag and the first KT state flag (step S639). Further, the effect control CPU 201 resets the second KT state flag if set (step S640).

If the received production control command is the high-accuracy/second KT background designation (step S641), the production control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to a background screen corresponding to the high probability/second KT state (for example, , And a red display color background screen) (step S642). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability variation state flag and the second KT state flag (step S643). If the effect control CPU 201 is set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first KT state flag (step S644).

If the received effect control command is the special winning opening winning designation command (step S650), the effect control CPU 201 sets the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter to 15 (one prize to the special winning opening). (Corresponding to the number of prize balls per hit) is added (step S651).

The first prize ball number counter is a counter for counting the number of prize balls in the condominium, and is a big winning hole in the big hit game that triggered the start of the condominium and in all the big hit games that occurred during the condominium. The award ball based on the award ball based on the award ball being awarded to the special award opening 24 in all the small hit games that occurred in the probability ball state based on the award winning of the amusement ball and the probability change state in the condominium, the first KT state and the second KT state It is added at any time. Further, the second prize ball number counter is a counter for counting the number of prize balls in the second KT state, and the big hit game that triggered the start of the second KT state and all the big hit games that occurred during the second KT state. The prize balls based on the fact that the game balls have won in the special winning opening and the prize balls based on the fact that the game balls have won in the special winning opening 24 in all the small hit games that have occurred in the second KT state are added at any time.

Further, if the effect display CPU 9 is displaying an award winning sphere number display indicating the number of award spheres in the condominium on the effect display device 9, based on the value of the first prize sphere number counter after addition. If the special rush medium prize ball number display indicating the number of prize balls in the second KT state is being displayed on the effect display device 9 while updating the Renso medium prize ball number display, the second prize ball number counter after addition. Based on the value of, the special rush middle award number display is updated (step S652).

If the received effect control command is the special prize winning award designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 201 sets the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter to 10 (1 to the special prize hole 24, respectively). (Corresponding to the number of prize balls per winning) is added (step S654). Moreover, CPU201 for production control will update the number of prize balls in continuous games based on the value of the 1st award ball number counter after addition, if the number of prize balls in intermediate games is being displayed, and also special rush. If the middle prize ball number display is being displayed, the special rush middle prize ball number display is updated based on the value of the second prize ball number counter after the addition (step S655).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S656). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to display a prize ball addition display (for example, a character display such as “+10”). (Step S657). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 causes the speaker 27 to output a predetermined winning sound (step S658) and causes the special winning opening lamp 24a to be lit and displayed (step S659).

On the other hand, if the second KT state flag is not set (if it is not the second KT state), the process returns to step S611 without executing the processes of steps S657 to S659.

By executing the processing of steps S656 to S659, in this embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball has won in the special winning opening 24 during the second KT state, the display of the prize ball addition display and the output of the winning sound. , And the special winning opening lamp 24a is lit up, and if the game ball is won in the special winning opening 24 but is not in the second KT state, the display of the prize ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the special winning The lighting of the mouth lamp 24a is not displayed.

It should be noted that it is not always necessary to perform all the display of the prize ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 24a, and it is configured to execute only one or two of these. You may.

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process processing (step S706) shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 201 performs any one of steps S900 to S908 according to the value of the background pattern process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

Background symbol fluctuation start waiting process (step S900): It is determined whether or not the fluctuation start condition of the background symbol is satisfied, and if the fluctuation start condition of the background symbol is satisfied, fluctuation is started in the background symbol display portion 9c. To control. The fluctuation start condition of the background pattern is satisfied when it is confirmed in the command analysis process that any fluctuation pattern command is received. Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value according to the background symbol variation start process (step S901).

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

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

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

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

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

Post-Round Processing (Step S906): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when the display command after opening the special winning opening indicating that the special winning opening is open (closed) is received, the interval display is performed.

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

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

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the background symbol variation start processing (step S901). In the background symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 201 determines a stop symbol of the background symbol (step S920). In addition, in this embodiment, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of alignment), only the left out pattern or the left and right background designs in which the left, middle and right background designs are completely inconsistent are matched. Determine the combination of out-of-reach patterns. When the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 16R probability variation big hit), a combination of symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle and right sides are arranged in odd symbols is determined. Further, when the display result 3 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 6R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot), a combination of symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle and right sides are arranged in even symbols To decide. Further, when the display result 4 designation command or the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit), the same combination as the out-of-reach pattern in which only the left and right background designs match To decide. When the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), a combination of background symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, "135") is determined.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the background pattern to be used, according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step S921). Then, the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S922). Next, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Yes (step S923). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP 209 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the background pattern display unit 9c. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

In addition, when execution of continuous effect is designated in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation pattern #17, #18), in accordance with the process table selected in step S921, step S923 and the background symbol variation processing described later are performed. By performing the process of step S944, the continuous effect is executed during the variable display of the background pattern. If execution of the battle effect is designated in the variation pattern (second variation patterns #11, #12, #14, #15, #18), step S923 is performed according to the process table selected in step S921. And the battle effect is executed during the background display changing display by executing the process of step S944 of the background pattern changing process described later.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets a value corresponding to the variation time in the background symbol variation time timer to start the background symbol variation time timer (step S924). Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value according to the background symbol changing process (step S902) (step S925).

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the background symbol changing process (step S902) in the background symbol process process. In the background symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 201 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S940), and also subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol changing time timer (step S941). When the process timer times out (step S942), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S943). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S944).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the continuous effect in the case of executing the continuous effect during the variable display of the background pattern (step S945). Whether or not the continuous effect is to be executed can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second variation patterns #17 and #18 are designated by the received variation pattern command. Further, whether or not it is the start timing of the continuous effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the background symbol variation time timer set in step S924 of the background symbol variation start process. If it is the start timing of the continuous effect, the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to display the award winning sphere number display on the basis of the current value of the first prize number counter (step S946). .. In this embodiment, the special rush award ball count display is displayed in the second KT state (see step S9010 described later), but the start timing of the continuous effect in the second KT state Then, by executing the processing of step S946, the number of balls in the condominium prize is displayed in addition to the number of balls in the special rush middle prize.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the first effect in the case of executing the first KT transition effect during the variable display of the background symbol (step S947). Whether or not the first KT transition effect is executed can be determined by, for example, confirming whether or not the second variation pattern #18 is designated by the received variation pattern command. That is, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the background symbol is executed based on the second variation pattern #18, the continuous effect is executed during the variable display of the background symbol to continue the second KT state. After it is suggested whether or not, the first KT shift effect is executed, and the effect as if the second KT state is ended and the state is shifted to the first KT state is executed (however, internally at this stage, (The 2KT state is not finished, to be precise, the second KT state is finished at the start of the big hit), and then the battle production is developed. Further, whether or not it is the start timing of the first KT transition effect can be determined by, for example, checking the value of the background symbol variation time timer set in step S924 of the background symbol variation start process.

If it is the start timing of the first KT transition effect, the effect control CPU 201 terminates the sound output of the second KT music from the speaker 27 (step S948). That is, in this embodiment, when controlled to the second KT state, the sound output of the music for the second KT is started at the start of the big hit game based on the 16R certainty variation big hit which is the trigger (step described later). However, by executing the process of step S948, the sound output of the music for the second KT is ended.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 erases the display of the number of prize balls in the condominium game and the display of the number of prize balls in the special rush in the effect display device 9 (step S949). Further, in this embodiment, the character display such as "during special rush" is displayed in the second KT state, but in step S949, the character display such as "during special rush" is also deleted.

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

In step S950, the effect control CPU 201, for example, while performing the variable display of the background symbol corresponding to the variable display of the one special symbol that is out of sync, the variable display of the other special symbol that is a big hit is displayed. When it is started, the process of extending the variation time is performed while replacing the variation pattern of the background symbol with the special symbol of the one that is a big hit. Further, for example, while performing the variable display of the background symbol corresponding to the variable display of one special symbol that is a big hit, when the variable display of the other special symbol that is off is started, the background symbol Neither replacement of the variation pattern nor extension of the variation time is performed, and the variation display of the currently executed background pattern is executed as it is. Further, for example, while performing the variable display of the background symbol corresponding to the variable display of one special symbol that is a big hit, when the variable display of the other special symbol that is a big hit is started, it has already been described. As described above, in this embodiment, since the variation display of the special symbol that starts later is forced out of the way, the variation pattern of the background symbol is not replaced and the variation time is not extended. The variable display of symbols is executed as it is.

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

41 and 42 are flowcharts showing the background symbol variation stop process (step S903) in the background symbol process process. In the background symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set (step S970A). .. If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S974. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step S973. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the fanfare production has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S971 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step S974.

If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set. (Step S970B). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step S987. In this embodiment, when the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step S986. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when executing the effect during the small hit game. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol has been fixedly displayed but the effect during the small hit game has not yet been executed, so the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S971 is set. The process moves to step S987 without executing the displaying process.

If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the production control CPU 201 stops the stop symbol of the left middle right background symbol (stopping symbol, big hit symbol) during stop display on the production display device 9. , Small hit pattern) is confirmed and displayed (step S971).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not any of the big hit start designation command reception flags (first big hit start designation command reception flag, second big hit start designation command reception flag) are set (step S974). .. When one of the big hit start designation command reception flags is set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S975). It should be noted that the effect control CPU 201 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether the probability variation state flag, the first KT state flag, or the second KT state flag is set (step S979). If none of the probability variation state flag, the first KT state flag, and the second KT state flag is set (that is, in the low probability/non-KT state), the effect control CPU 201 resets the first prize ball number counter. Yes (step S980). In other words, this is a case where a big hit occurs in the low probability/non-KT state, and therefore a so-called first hit occurs, and the first prize ball number counter is reset.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the big hit this time is based on the 16R probability variation big hit (step S981). Whether or not the 16R certainty variation jackpot is determined can be determined by, for example, checking whether or not a display result designation command (display result 2 designation command) designating the 16R certainty variation jackpot is received. In the case of 16R probability variation big hit, since the big hit game that triggers the start of the second KT state is started, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to start the sound output of the music for the second KT from the speaker 27 ( Step S982).

On the other hand, if the 16R probability variation big hit is not hit, the effect control CPU 201 resets the second prize ball number counter if set (step S983). That is, in this case, when the second KT state is in effect, a big hit other than the 16R probability variation big hit occurs and the second KT state ends, so the second prize ball number counter is reset.

After that, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background pattern process flag to a value according to the big hit display process (step S904) (step S984).

When the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S971 (Y in step S985), the effect control CPU 201 sets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S986).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S987). When the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hit start designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S988). The effect control CPU201 also resets the small hit start designation command reception flag that has been set.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S989). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, in the second KT state), the effect control CPU201 selects a process table according to the effect during the small hit (step S990). Next, the effect control CPU 201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step S991), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, various lamps as effect parts, and speaker 27 as effect parts) is executed (step S992).

Moreover, the CPU 201 for effect control outputs a predetermined opening sound corresponding to the opening of the special variable winning ball device 22 from the speaker 27 (step S993), and causes the special winning opening lamp 24a to be lit and displayed (step S994).

On the other hand, if the second KT state flag is not set (that is, not in the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S995 without executing the processes of steps S990 to S994. By executing the determination process of step S989, in this embodiment, only when the small hit game is performed during the second KT state, the effect during the small hit game is executed, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is operated. A predetermined opening sound corresponding to the opening is output, and the special winning opening lamp 24a is lit and displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a small hit occurs in the second KT state, a predetermined opening sound is output and the special winning opening lamp 24a is lit and displayed, but only in such a mode. I can't. For example, only one of the output of the predetermined opening sound and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 24a may be executed. Further, for example, even during the second KT state, it may be configured such that neither the output of the predetermined opening sound nor the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 24a is executed, and in the first place, the effect during the small hitting game. Alternatively, the processing itself during the small hit may be configured not to be executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background pattern process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting process (step S908) (step S995).

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step S971 (that is, when the deviating symbol is displayed) (N in step S972 and N in step S985), the effect control CPU 201 causes the background symbol to be displayed. The value of the process flag is updated to a value according to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900) (step S996).

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending effect process (step S907) in the background symbol process process. In the big hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 201 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step S9000). The production period measurement timer is set based on the fact that all rounds of the big hit game have been completed in the post-round processing (see step S906). Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S9001).

When the effect period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S9001), the effect control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S9002), and the effect device (effect display device 9) according to the content of the process data n. , Speaker 27, etc.) is executed (step S9003). For example, an effect of displaying that the jackpot is over or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S9004), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S9005). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S9006).

If the production period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S9001), the production control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the jackpot game to be finished this time is based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot (step S9007). ). Whether or not the 6R certainty variation jackpot is the 2R certainty variation jackpot is determined by, for example, a display result designation command (display result 3 designation command) designating the 6R certainty variation jackpot or a display result designation command (display result 5 It can be determined by checking whether or not the specified command) has been received. If 6R probability variation big hit or 2R probability variation big hit (that is, if high probability state/first KT state after the big hit game ends), the effect control CPU 201, if not displayed, in the effect display device 9, Based on the first prize ball number counter, control for starting the display of the number of prize balls in consecutive games is performed (step S9008). In step S9008, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying a character display such as "normal rush".

If neither the 6R certainty variation jackpot nor the 2R certainty variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the jackpot game to be finished this time is based on the 16R certainty variation jackpot (step S9009). Whether or not the 16R certainty variation jackpot is determined can be determined by, for example, checking whether or not a display result designation command (display result 2 designation command) designating the 16R certainty variation jackpot is received. If it is 16R probability variation big hit (that is, if it becomes a high probability state/second KT state after the big hit game ends), the effect control CPU 201, if not displayed, in the effect display device 9, the second prize ball. Based on the number counter, control for starting the display of the number of balls during special rush is performed (step S9010). In step S9010, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying a character display such as "during special rush."

Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 43, if the big hit game to be finished this time is based on a 6R normal big hit or a 2R normal big hit (that is, a low probability state/first KT state after the big hit game ends) If so, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to start displaying a character display such as “chance time” on the effect display device 9.

Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value according to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900) (step S9011).

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the small hitting process (step S908) in the background symbol process process. In the process during the small hit, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S9201). When the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set (that is, when the small hit end designation command has not been received yet), the effect control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S9202). A process for controlling the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) is executed according to the contents of the process data n (step S9203). That is, the effect corresponding to the small hit game is continuously performed.

However, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the second KT state is not set, the process table corresponding to the effect during the small hit is not set in the first place (see step S989), so the small hit end designation command is received. Even if not, the effect corresponding to the small hit game is not executed.

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

When the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hit end designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 ends the effect corresponding to the small hit game, and step S9207. Move to. Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value according to the background symbol variation start waiting process (step S900) (step S9207).

Next, a specific example of an effect mode during the high probability/second KT state will be described. 45 to 47 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the effect mode in the high probability/second KT state. In addition, in FIGS. 45 to 47, the modes of the effect screen are changed in the order of (A), (B), (C),....

As shown in FIG. 45(A), in the high probability/second KT state, a special rush middle prize ball number display 300 is displayed on the effect display device 9 based on the second prize ball number counter. (See step S9010), a character display such as "during special rush" is displayed. In the high probability/second KT state, the second KT music is also output from the speaker 27 (see step S982).

Further, during the high probability/second KT state, when the variable display of the background symbol which is a big hit based on the second variation pattern #18 is executed, when the continuous production start timing comes, it is shown in FIG. 45(B). As shown in the figure, for example, a predetermined character 301 is displayed on the effect display device 9 and a character display 302 such as "Special rush may be over!" Further, as shown in FIG. 45(B), in addition to the special rush medium prize ball number display 300, the consecutive-game medium prize ball number display 303 is also displayed based on the first prize ball number counter (see step S946). .. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45(B), when the continuous effect is started, the variable display of the background symbol on the left middle right is reduced to the upper right end portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Is displayed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43(B), both the special rush award ball number display 300 and the condominium award ball number display 303 are displayed during the continuous effect in the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and may be configured to display, for example, only the special rush middle prize ball number display 300.

Next, at the start timing of the first KT shift effect, as shown in FIG. 45C, the character display 304 such as "normal rush rush!" is switched to the character dialogue, and the first KT shift effect is executed. As a result, an effect as if the second KT state is ended and the state is shifted to the first KT state is executed. In addition, in this case, the sound output of the music for the second KT is ended (see step S948), and characters such as the Renzo medium prize ball count display 303, the special rush middle prize ball count display 300, and "Special rush in progress" are displayed. The display is erased.

Next, at the start timing of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 45(D), the teammate character 305 and the enemy character 306 are displayed on the effect display device 9, and the battle effect is started. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45(D), when the battle effect is started, the left and right background symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the reach is started.

In this embodiment, if 16R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, or 2R certainty variation big hit is started, and if the certainty variation state continues after the big hit game, as shown in FIG. 46(E-1), a battle In the effect, an effect in which the teammate character 305 wins the battle is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 46(F-1), a character display such as "probable change continuation!!" is displayed on the effect display device 9, and when the variation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 46(G-1). The probability variation big hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the effect display device 9.

On the other hand, if the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot is started and the probability variation state ends after the jackpot game ends, as shown in FIG. 47(E-2), the ally character 305 is defeated in the battle in the battle production. The effect of such a form is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 47(F-2), a character display such as "probably changed end!!" is displayed on the effect display device 9, and when the variation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 47(G-2). In the effect display device 9, a normal jackpot pattern (in this example, a combination of symbols similar to the out-of-reach symbol) is confirmed and displayed.

Next, a specific example of an effect mode in the high probability/first KT state will be described. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode during the high probability/first KT state. In addition, in FIG. 48, the form of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (D),....

As shown in FIG. 48(A), in the high probability/first KT state, the effect display device 9 displays the award winning sphere number display 400 based on the first prize number counter. (See step S9008), and a character display such as "normal rushing" is displayed.

In addition, during the high probability/first KT state, when the variable display of the background symbol accompanied by the battle effect is executed based on the second variation pattern #11, #12, #14, #15, the battle effect is started. At the timing, as shown in FIG. 48(D), the teammate character 305 and the enemy character 306 are displayed on the effect display device 9, and the battle effect is started. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48(D), when the battle effect is started, the variable display of the background symbol on the left middle right is reduced to the upper right end portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9. While being displayed, the left and right background symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and reach is started.

Then, if the probability variation state continues, then, as in the case of FIG. 46, an effect in which the ally character 305 wins in the battle effect is executed, and the probability variation jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed, and the probability variation state is changed. If it is to end, an effect in which the teammate character 305 is defeated in the battle effect is executed as in FIG. 47, and the normal jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the entry advantageous state (in this example, open state) in which the game medium (in this example, the game ball) can enter and the entry in which the game medium cannot enter or are difficult to enter A variable starter (variable winning ball device 15 in this example) that can be changed to a disadvantageous state (closed state in this example) and a variable starter provided on the downstream side of the variable starter to provide an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantaged state. A variable variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) that can be changed is provided, and the variable starting device can be controlled by any one of the opening patterns (see FIG. 15). In addition, variable display can be executed based on the game medium entering the variable starter, and the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hitting pattern) is displayed based on the display result of the variable display. It can be controlled to a predetermined state (small hitting game state in this example) that changes the variable device to the entry advantageous state, and can be controlled to a special state (KT state in this example) in which the frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state is increased. Is. Further, as a special state, a first special state (in this example, high probability/first KT state) and a second special state (in this example, high probability/second KT state) having an advantage degree different from that of the first special state. ) And controllable. In addition, the variable starter can be controlled by a specific opening pattern that allows the game medium to easily flow into the predetermined variable device among the plurality of opening patterns rather than the non-specific opening pattern (in this example, as shown in FIG. , The variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.5 seconds). Then, the variable starter can be controlled by the specific opening pattern at different rates depending on whether it is controlled to the first special state or the second special state (in this example, in the first KT state). As shown in FIG. 15(1), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 15(2), the variable winning ball device 15 is held for 0.5 seconds. Open). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the playability in the special state, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game when controlling the special state.

In this embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 is always opened for 5.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the variable winning ball device 15 is always opened for 0.5 second in the second KT state. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variable winning ball device 15 may be configured to open for 0.5 seconds with a low probability even in the first KT state, or the variable winning ball device 15 may have a low probability of being opened for 0.5 seconds even in the second KT state. It may be configured such that it may be opened for 5 seconds. It suffices that at least the second KT state is configured so that the ratio of short-opening the variable winning ball device 15 is higher.

In addition, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a plurality of types of advantageous states (in this example, 16R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, 6R normal variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R normal variation big hit), and the second special state. Is highly advantageous compared to the first special state (in this example, in the first KT state, it is rare that a game ball is won in the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game, whereas in the second KT state Then, the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game). In addition, it is possible to control to the second special state corresponding to the type of advantageous state (in this example, after the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot is completed, the high probability/second KT state is entered). Therefore, by associating the type of the advantageous state with the type of the special state, it is possible to pay attention to which type of the advantageous state.

In addition, you may comprise so that a different effect may be performed during a big hit game according to the kind of big hit. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which effect is executed during the big hit game.

Further, according to this embodiment, at least a part of the effect is taken over in the period in which it is controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state) and the period to be controlled in the second special state. Can be executed (in this example, the sound output of the music for the second KT is started at the start of the big hit game based on the 16R probability variation big hit, and the sound output of the music for the second KT is continued until the second KT state is ended. ). Therefore, the player's interest in the game can be improved by making the player feel that the second special state is controlled.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the sound output of the music is taken over from the jackpot game based on the 16R certainty variation jackpot, which is the trigger of the second KT state, to the subsequent second KT state, is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the moving image may be taken over and displayed, the round number display may be taken over and displayed, or the prize ball number display may be taken over and displayed.

Further, according to this embodiment, a specific variable device (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 20) that is provided on the upstream side of the variable starter device and that can change between an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantaged state, It is possible to control to an advantageous state in which the specific variable device is changed to the entry advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state). Further, it is determined whether or not the variable starter is controlled to the entry advantageous state (in this example, whether or not the universal figure is hit), and the variable starter is controlled to the entry advantageous state at the same ratio regardless of the state. It is determined whether or not (in this example, in the normal symbol process process (step S26C), whether or not the game state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the non-KT state, the first KT state, or the second KT state. Whichever it is, whether it is a big hit game state or not, the same probability is used to determine whether or not it is a normal figure hit). Therefore, regarding the entry of the game medium into the specific variable device, it is possible not to be influenced by the variable starter device that can be controlled in the entry advantageous state even during the advantageous state, so that it is possible to shorten the period for expending the advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to an advantageous state and then to a special state (probability change state in this example), which is the same as the first special state (high probability/first KT state in this example). It is possible to control to the third special state (low probability/first KT state in this example) in which the variable starter is controlled by selecting the opening pattern according to the ratio and the variable display pattern is selected by executing the variable display according to the different ratio. Is. Then, if it is not controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to control to the third special state (in this example, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit, low probability/first KT) Will be transitioned to the state). Therefore, when the special state is not controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to give the player an opportunity to discourage the player from ending the game.

Further, according to this embodiment, the variable starting device and the predetermined variable device are provided with delay means (in this example, the restricting piece 118) for delaying the flow of the game medium. Therefore, by providing the delay means, the flow-down speed of the game medium is delayed, the rate of entry of the game medium into the variable starting device can be further increased in the first special state, and the predetermined variable device in the second special state. It is possible to further increase the rate of entry of the game medium into.

According to this embodiment, the variable display of the first identification information (the first special symbol in this example) and the variable display of the second identification information (the second special symbol in this example) can be executed. Together with the first identification information and the second identification information, while the variable display of either one is being performed, the other variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information can be performed (in this example, the first special symbol). The variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel). In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not to control to a predetermined state (in this example, the small hitting game state), and it is also possible to determine a variable display time (in this example, variation time), and to change the second identification information. When the display is executed, it is possible to decide to control to a predetermined state with a high rate as compared with the case where the variable display of the first identification information is executed (in this example, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. It is possible to decide to make a small hit only if). Then, in the case of being controlled to the special state, it is possible to determine a shorter time as the variable display time of the variable display of the second identification information as compared with the case of being controlled to the non-special state (in this example, As shown in FIG. 13(C), in the non-KT state, the variation time of the second special symbol is 15 minutes or 5 minutes, while as shown in FIGS. 13(D) to 14(I). , In the KT state, the variation time of the second special symbol is 1.5 seconds to 2 minutes and 20 seconds). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the gaming machine controlled in the special state.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may not be executed at the same time. In this case, for example, it may be configured to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in the winning order of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. It may be configured to preferentially execute the variable display of one of the special symbols (for example, the second special symbol). In addition, when the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is configured to include a case where the variable display is lost. , It is desirable not to make gambling too high.

Further, according to this embodiment, a predetermined area (in this example, the operation gate 17) through which a game medium (in this example, a game ball) can pass is provided, and an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) is set. It is controllable. Then, after the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is possible to control in an advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area. Therefore, when the player takes a break in the game after the special state ends, it is possible to prevent the control to the advantageous state from progressing during the break of the player. In particular, in this embodiment, since the variation time of the second special symbol is as long as 15 minutes or 5 minutes in the non-KT state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed immediately after ending the low probability/first KT state. If the player has entered a break because of the long and long fluctuation display, even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is a big hit, the big hit game progresses during the break. It can be restricted, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the profit of the player is impaired.

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.

Further, according to this embodiment, the advantageous state signals (in this example, the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2) capable of specifying that the state is controlled to the advantageous state can be externally output. Further, the advantageous state signal can be externally output when the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to inform the gaming shop clerk that an unmanned gaming machine without a player has entered an advantageous state, and it is possible to promote the initialization of the gaming machine.

Note that the external output of the advantageous state signal (in this example, the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2) is not always essential, and the advantageous state signal may not be externally output.

Further, according to this embodiment, based on that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol), the game medium is displayed in the first area (in this example, the special winning opening). (In this example, the game ball) can be controlled to an advantageous state where it can enter (in this example, the big hit game state), and the display result of the variable display becomes the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit pattern). Based on this, it is possible to control to a predetermined state (small hitting game state in this example) in which the game medium can enter the second area (special winning opening 24 in this example). It is possible to control to a special state (KT state in this example) in which the frequency of controlling to a predetermined state is increased, and as a special state, a first special state (in this example, high probability/first KT state) It is possible to control to the second special state (in this example, high probability/second KT state) which is more advantageous than the one special state. Then, in response to the game medium having entered the second area, a special signal (in this example, a special winning opening winning signal) can be externally output. Therefore, the state of entry of the game medium into the second area can be notified to the outside, and proper management of the game machine can be performed outside the game machine.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 31, when the jackpot signal 1 is not output, the prize ball rate (the number of prize balls obtained per 100 game balls shot, BA) is BA>100. There is a possibility that a prize ball was illegally obtained even though the big hit game was not being played, and it can be determined that the hole management computer is abnormal. However, even in such a case, as long as the big hit signal 2 is output and the special winning opening winning signal is output, a prize ball may be obtained in the small hit game in the KT state. , BA>100, it is determined that the game machine is not abnormal, and proper management from the outside of the gaming machine can be performed.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to output a special signal that is common to both the case where the first special state is controlled and the case where the second special state is controlled (in this example, FIG. 31). As shown in, the common special winning opening winning signal is externally output regardless of whether it is in the first KT state or the second KT state). Therefore, it is possible to simplify the external output processing on the gaming machine side.

As in the modified example shown in FIG. 32, as the special signal, a first special signal (in this example, the special winning opening winning signal 1) and a second special signal (in this example, different from the first special signal) , The special winning opening winning signal 2) can be externally output, the first special signal can be externally output when the first special state is controlled, and the first special signal is secondly output when the second special state is controlled. It is possible to output two special signals to the outside (as shown in FIG. 32, the special winning opening winning signal 1 is externally output during the first KT state, and the special winning opening winning signal 2 is externally output during the second KT state). You may comprise. With such a configuration, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately managed outside the gaming machine.

For example, in the modified example shown in FIG. 32, when the big hit signal 1 is not output and the big hit signal 2 is output, if the special winning opening winning signal 1 is output, the winning ball rate in the first KT state It may be calculated as (BA1), and if the special winning opening winning signal 2 is output, it may be calculated as the winning ball rate (BA2) in the second KT state. Then, since a suitable prize ball may be obtained in the small hit game in the second KT state, even if BA2>100, it is not judged as abnormal, and a prize ball that is likely to be a small hit in the first KT state. Is rarely obtained, it may be determined to be abnormal if BA1>100. With such a configuration, appropriate management from outside the gaming machine can be performed.

Further, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, the special winning opening winning signal (special winning opening winning signal 1 although the big hit signal 2 is not output (that is, not in the KT state)) Or a special winning opening winning signal 2 is output), it may be determined to be abnormal and a game shop clerk or the like may be notified. In addition, even when the output frequency of the special winning opening winning signal is abnormally high, it may be determined as abnormal and notified to a game shop clerk or the like.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the number of terminals provided on the external output terminal slope is limited (10 terminals in this example), so that the special winning opening 24 is won. Only the special winning opening winning signal indicating the detection is configured to be outputable, and the external output signal is not particularly output when the winning in the special winning opening is detected. Even with such a configuration, the abnormal state of the gaming machine 1 can be detected to some extent by notifying an external device such as a hall management computer of the winning status of the special winning opening 24.

The external output of the special signal (in this example, the special winning opening winning signal) is not always essential, and the special signal may not be externally output.

Further, according to this embodiment, the display result of the variable display is different from the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state) on the basis of the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit pattern) It is possible to control to a predetermined state (in this example, the small hitting game state), and it is possible to control to a special state (in this example, the KT state) in which the frequency of control to the predetermined state is increased. Further, as the special state, a first special state (in this example, high probability/first KT state) and a second special state (in this example, high probability/first KT state) having a higher advantage than the first special state. 2KT state). In addition, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (in this example, a battle effect) that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled, and it is possible to execute the predetermined effect when the advantageous state is controlled in the first special state (Fig. 48) together with the second special state, in the case of being controlled to the advantageous state, after performing the transition effect (the first KT transition effect in this example) corresponding to the transition to the control to the first special state. , A predetermined effect can be executed (see FIG. 45). Therefore, the effect of the second special state can be enhanced by impressing the end of the second special state by executing the transition effect, and the interest of the game when controlling to the special state can be improved.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the special state is controlled, it is possible to control to the special state (in this example, the probable variation state), and whether or not the control to the special state is continued as the predetermined effect. A corresponding effect can be executed (in the present example, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, if the battle effect in the winning mode is executed, the probable state continues, and the battle effect in the defeating mode is executed. If the probability change ends.) Therefore, by narrowing down the contents of the effect to be noticed as the predetermined effect, it is possible to make attention whether the control to the special state is continued or not, and to clarify the effect contents of the predetermined effect.

Further, according to this embodiment, before the transition effect is executed, the notification effect for notifying the information regarding the game value given in the second special state (in this example, the special rush medium prize ball number display 300). Is feasible. Therefore, the end of the second special state can be clarified, and attention can be paid to the predetermined effect.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the special effect (in this example, the continuous effect) corresponding to whether or not the control to the second special state is continued before the transition effect is executed. .. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the second special state ends, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to this embodiment, the special effect, the transition effect, and the predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display of 1 when the second special state is controlled (in this example, the second variation pattern). When the variable display of the background symbol is executed based on #18, the continuous effect, the first KT transition effect, and the battle effect are executed in the variable display as shown in FIG. 45). Therefore, the state change can be clearly distinguished. For example, even in a situation where a prize ball due to a small hit cannot be obtained during the execution of the variable display that is a big hit, the state change can be clearly distinguished by executing the special effect or the transition effect.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the second special state is controlled to the advantageous state and then the second special state is controlled again, it is given before the second special state to be controlled again. The information relating to the game value is taken over and controlled to the second special state (in the present example, the second prize ball number counter is not reset until a big hit other than the 16R probability variation big hit occurs (see steps S981 and S983), As long as the 16R probability variation big hits occur consecutively, the special rush medium prize balls display will be displayed cumulatively). Therefore, the game value provided is further increased, and a special feeling can be given to the continuation of the second special state.

The configuration for executing the special effect (continuous effect in this example), transition effect (first KT transition effect in this example), and predetermined effect (battle effect in this example) shown in this embodiment is The present invention is not limited to the gaming machine configured to control the KT state, and can be applied to various types of gaming machines. For example, the second special symbol may be preferentially changed, and may be applied to a gaming machine configured to end the probability variation state by the lottery process. In this case, for example, special effects, transition effects, and effects similar to the predetermined effects are performed, and the probability variation finalization mode (upper mode) to the probability variation latent mode (middle level mode) are used to determine whether a big hit or a probability variation end (lower order) Mode) may be configured to be executed.

In addition, execution of the special effect (continuous effect in this example), the transition effect (first KT transition effect in this example), and the predetermined effect (battle effect in this example) is not necessarily required, and any of these is performed. Alternatively, one, a plurality, or all of the effects may not be executed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the display result of the variable display is different from the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state) on the basis of the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit pattern) It is possible to control to a predetermined state (in this example, the small hitting game state), and it is possible to control to a special state (in this example, the KT state) in which the frequency of control to the predetermined state is increased. A special area (special winning opening 24 in this example) into which a game medium (game ball in this example) can enter in a special state is provided, and as a special state, a first special state (in this example, high probability/first 1KT state) and a second special state (in this example, high probability/second KT state) having a higher degree of advantage than the first special state. In addition, in the second special state, the entry effect (in this example, the display of the prize ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 24a) can be executed based on the game medium having entered the specific area. In the first special state, when the game medium enters the specific area, the entry effect is not executed (in this example, even when the game ball is won in the special winning opening 24 when the game ball is not in the second KT state, the prize ball is The addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 24a are not executed). Therefore, the entry effect is prevented from being executed depending on the entry of the irregular game medium in the first special state (in this example, the special winning opening 24 is rarely originally won in the first KT state), so that the game state is changed to the game state. It is possible to achieve the matching in the production, and it is possible to emphasize the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the performance when controlling the special state.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state), and as an advantageous state, a first advantageous state (in this example, 6R certainty variation big hit, 2R certainty variation big hit) and It is possible to control to two advantageous states (16R probability variation big hit in this example). Further, it is possible to control to the first special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state, and to control to the second special state after being controlled to the second advantageous state (in this example, 6R probability variation big hit or 2R After the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit, it shifts to the high probability/first KT state, and after the big hit game based on the 16R probability variation big hit, it shifts to the high probability/second KT state), from the period controlled to the second advantageous state It is possible to execute the special effect (sound output of the music for the second KT in this example) over the period of being controlled to the two special states. Therefore, the effect in the second special state can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, according to this embodiment, as the entry effect, an addition effect corresponding to the addition of the game value (in this example, the display of the prize ball addition display), an effect by the sound output corresponding to the entry of the game medium. At least one of (the output of the winning sound in this example) and the effect by the light emission of the light-emitting body (in this example, the special winning opening lamp 24a is lit) is executed. Therefore, the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state can be emphasized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

It should be noted that the entry effect (in this example, the display of the prize ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 24a) and the special effect (in this example, the sound output of the music for the second KT) are executed. Is not necessarily required, and one or both of these may not be executed.

In this embodiment, on the production control microcomputer 200 side, a variable display of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and a second variable display of the second special symbol Although the case where the variable display of the decorative pattern and the variable display of the background pattern are executed is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a small symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the fourth symbol, and a variable symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol and the variable display of the fourth symbol are configured to be executable. Good. In this case, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be configured to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (liquid crystal display device), or may be configured by a lamp or LED other than the effect display device 9. Good.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the low probability/first KT state is configured to end on the basis of performing the variable display a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) has been described. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the second KT state (in this example, high probability/second KT state) may also be configured to end on the basis of performing the variable display a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Further, for example, the first KT state may be changed to the second KT state based on the execution of the variable display for a predetermined number of times, and conversely, the second KT state may be based on the execution of the variable display for the predetermined number of times. The state may be changed to the first KT state.

Further, in this embodiment, a case has been described in which a plurality of big hit types are provided only for big hits, but a plurality of small hit types may be provided for small hits as well. In this case, for example, the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 or the like differs depending on the type of small hit, or the variable winning ball device to be opened differs depending on the type of small hit. Therefore, the degree of advantage may differ depending on the type of small hit. When the variable winning ball device to be opened is configured to be different, for example, the special variable winning ball device 20 may be opened depending on the small hit type, and the special variable winning ball device 22 may be opened. Alternatively, a plurality of special variable winning ball devices for small hits may be provided, and which special variable winning ball device is opened may differ depending on the type of small hit.

Further, in this embodiment, mainly in the case of 16R certainty variation big hit, it shifts to the second KT state (high probability/second KT state), and in the case of 6R certainty variation big hit or 2R certainty variation big hit, it shifts to high probability/first KT state, The case of shifting to the low-probability/first KT state in the case of 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the same jackpot type may be configured such that there are both a case of shifting to the first KT state and a case of shifting to the second KT state. In this case, for example, even if the same 6R probability variation big hit or 6R normal big hit, there may be both a case of shifting to the first KT state and a case of shifting to the second KT state.

In addition, in this embodiment, although it is configured to internally control to the KT state, when it is controlled to the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is rarely a special case. No winning is generated in the winning opening 24, and it looks to the player as if it were controlled to a so-called high base state. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the same game playability as a gaming machine controlled to a so-called high base state, to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable, and to realize a plurality of types of KT states having different advantages. , You can improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 200 of a change pattern indicating a change time and a change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, 1 is set when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 200 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 200 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 200 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. You can When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to the case where the ratio is different because of the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept including a relationship in which the ratio is different due to the relationship of A:B=100%:0% (that is, one allocation is 100% and the other allocation is 0%).

Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols of “1” to “9”, background symbols (effect symbols), ordinary symbols are variably displayed, and a display result is derived and displayed. The display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derivatized and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and displayed, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed and displayed. It may be one.

Further, in the above-described 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. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, FIG. 4). To the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the function provided by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function provided by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. You may make it transmit a control command, and may be made to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200 in the production|generation control board 80 via another board|substrate. In that case, the command may simply be passed on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. Microcomputer 200 for effect control which controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control or lamp control in accordance with what is done, and further changing the received command as it is or by changing it to, for example, a simplified command. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 200 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 35 or the sound/lamp substrate.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of kinds of bets are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game medium is used as the game machine has been described, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as, and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, there is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit as a big hit type, and based on the fact that it was decided as a probability variation big hit as a big hit type, the gaming machine controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game was shown. , But is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region provided therein (the probability variable region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls are provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the end.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 production display device 9a 1st variable display portion 9b 2nd variable display portion 9c background symbol display portion 13 1st starting winning opening 13a 1st starting opening Switch 14 Second start winning opening 14a Second starting opening switch 15 Variable winning ball device 17 Actuating gate 17a Operating gate switch 18c Symbol holding storage display 20 Special variable winning ball device 22 Special variable winning ball device 23 Bottom member 24 Special winning opening 23a 1st count switch 25a 2nd count switch 31 Main board 32 Gate 56 CPU
80 Production control board 200 Microcomputer for production control 201 CPU for production control
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that variably displays and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
Based on the display result of the variable display being a predetermined display result, a predetermined state control means capable of controlling to a predetermined state advantageous to the player different from the advantageous state,
And a special state control means capable of controlling the special state with increased frequency to be controlled to the predetermined state,
The special state control means, wherein the special state, a first special status, and a second special state higher advantage degree as compared with the first special state is controllable,
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled,
The predetermined effect execution means,
The pre-Symbol predetermined effect, at least, a first representation embodiment of notifying the advantageous effect results, and a second representation embodiment notifying adverse effect results in a viable,
It is capable of executing a predetermined effect if the previous SL is controlled to the advantageous condition in the first special state,
If the previous SL is controlled to the advantageous state in the second special state, after the transition effect is executed corresponding to shift to control to the first special state, a predetermined effect of the first representation embodiment is performed and when that is controlled to the second special state is, and when a predetermined effect is not being executed controlled by the second special state of said second representation embodiment, there is,
The predetermined state is a state in which a game medium can enter a predetermined area,
In the second special state, when the game medium is controlled to the predetermined state, an entrance effect execution unit capable of executing an entrance effect based on the game medium having entered the predetermined area,
When the game medium enters the predetermined area when the predetermined state is controlled in the first special state, the entry effect is not executed,
The entry effect execution means displays, as the entry effect, a correspondence display corresponding to the game value provided based on the entry of the game medium into the predetermined area during the second special state, and the second effect. A game machine that executes an effect indicating that a game medium has entered the predetermined area during a special state .

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