JP6714384B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As generally known as this type of gaming machine, a variable display is performed based on the fact that the game medium (game ball) has entered the first starting area provided in the game area, and the display result is derived and displayed. The first variation display means (first special symbol) and the second variation display means for deriving and displaying the display result based on the fact that the game medium has entered the second starting area provided in the game area ( With a second special symbol), when the display result of the variable display of one of the first variable display means and the second variable display means is a specific display result (big hit display result), a game There was something that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.

In such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which a non-electric actuating device is opened based on a game ball winning in an electric variable winning device. The non-electrically actuated device has been closed by winning a predetermined game ball (two) (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2008-272066, A

In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the non-electrically actuated device, since no countermeasures against fraud and defects are taken into consideration.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing fraud and malfunction of the operating device.

(A) First variation display means for performing variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area provided in the game area, and displaying and displaying the display result, and second start area provided in the game area. And a second variation display means for deriving and displaying a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed, and the variation of either one of the first variation display means and the second variation display means. When the display result of the display becomes the specific display result, the gaming machine can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Variable means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium cannot enter or is harder to enter than the first state,
A first operation area and a second operation area through which the game medium that has entered the variable means can pass,
First operating means provided inside the first starting area, and based on the fact that the game medium passes through the first operating area, the first operating means operates so that the game medium can pass through the first starting area,
Second operating means provided inside the second starting area, and based on the fact that the game medium passes through the second operating area, the second operating means operates so that the game medium can pass through the second starting area.
State control means capable of controlling into a first operating state in which the ratio of the first operating means operating is higher than in a normal state and a second operating state in which the ratio of operating the second operating means is higher than in a normal state;
Detecting means for detecting the operating states of the first operating means and the second operating means;
A pre-reading effect executing means capable of executing a pre-reading effect that suggests the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be the specific display result is provided, and
The prefetching effect executing means does not execute the prefetching effect on the variable display based on the game medium passing through the first starting area in the second operating state, and the first starting in the first operating state. It is possible to execute the prefetching effect on the variable display based on the passage of the game medium through the area,
The game area includes a first path and a second path in which the flow direction of the game medium is different,
In the normal state, the game medium flowing down the first route is more advantageous for the player than the case where the game medium flowing down the second route,
In the first operating state and the second operating state, the game medium flowing down the second path is more advantageous to the player than the case where the game medium flowing down the first path.
(B) In the gaming machine of (A) above,
Further provided is a launch promotion notification means capable of executing a launch promotion notification for promoting the launch of the game medium so as to flow down the first path or the second path,
The launch promotion notification means can limit the launch promotion notification when the first operation means or the second operation means is operating when the first operation state or the second operation state ends. Is.
(1) A game medium (such as a game ball) in a first starting area (a first starting winning opening 13 (belt), a first starting winning opening of the first actuating device 130, etc.) provided in a gaming area (gaming area 7, etc.) ) 1st fluctuation display means (1st special symbol indicator 8a and the like) which displays the result of the fluctuation display based on the fact that it has entered, and a 2nd starting area (second actuation device) provided in the game area A second starting winning opening of 140) and a second variation display means (second special symbol display 8b, etc.) for deriving and displaying a display result based on the fact that the game medium has entered, and When the display result of the variable display of one of the 1 variable display means and the second variable display means becomes a specific display result (big hit display result, etc.), an advantageous state advantageous to the player (big hit game state) Etc.) controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.),
A variable winning device (variable) capable of changing between a first state (open state or the like) in which the game medium can enter and a second state (closed state or the like) in which the game medium cannot enter or is harder to enter than the first state Winning ball device 160, etc.),
A first operation area (first operation opening 171 and the like) and a second operation area (second operation opening 172 and the like) through which the game medium that has entered the variable winning device can pass;
The first starting area (the first starting winning opening of the first operating device 130, etc.) is provided inside, and the game medium passes through the first operating area (the first operating opening 171 etc.). A first operating device (first operating device 130 or the like) that operates so that the game medium can enter the first starting area;
The second starting area (the second starting winning opening of the second operating device 140, etc.) is provided inside, and based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second operating area (the second operating opening 172, etc.), A second operating device (second operating device 140 or the like) that operates so that the game medium can enter the second starting area,
A first operating state (high base 1 state, etc.) in which the ratio of the first operating device is higher than in the normal state, and a second operating state (high base in which the ratio of the second operating device is higher than in the normal state) 2 states, etc.) and state control means (game control microcomputer 560 etc.) that can be controlled,
A detection means (first operation detection switch 161, second operation detection switch 162, etc.) for detecting the operation states of the first operation device and the second operation device,
The game area includes a first path and a second path in which the flow direction of the game medium is different,
In the normal state, it is more advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the first route than the case where the game medium flows down the second route (in the normal state, left-handed driving is started rather than right-handed driving). It is easy to win prizes)
In the first operating state and the second operating state, it is advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the second path than when the game medium flows down the first path (high base 1 and high base). 2 is configured such that a right-handed hit is more likely to generate a start winning than a left-handed hit.

According to such a configuration, by detecting the operating states of the first actuating device and the second actuating device, it is possible to prevent fraud and malfunction of the actuating device.

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

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

(3) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) or (2) above,
The game area includes a first route (left-handed route or the like) and a second route (right-handed route or the like) in which the flow direction of the game medium is different,
In the normal state, it is more advantageous that the game medium flows down the first route than the game medium flows down the second route. It is easy to do)
In the first operating state and the second operating state, it is more advantageous that the game medium flows down the second path than the game medium flows down the first path (in the high base 1 and the high base 2, Right-handed is more likely to start winning than hitting)
Guide means for guiding the game media to the first route or the second route (promotion display processing in FIG. 17, etc.),
The guide means moves to the first path when the first operating device or the second operating device is operating, even though the ending condition of the first state or the second state is satisfied. The guide to separate the strokes is limited (as shown in S951 to S953 in FIG. 17, when the actuator is open despite the end of the high base state, the left stroke instruction is limited).

According to such a configuration, even if the first state or the second state is finished while the operating device is opened, it is possible to prevent the game medium from being guided to the first route immediately, and the operating device can be prevented. The game used can be suitably realized.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
The game area includes a first route (left-handed route or the like) and a second route (right-handed route or the like) in which the flow direction of the game medium is different,
In the normal state, it is more advantageous for the game medium to flow down the first route than for the game medium to flow down the second route. Easy to configure)
In the first operating state and the second operating state, it is more advantageous that the game medium flows down the second path than the game medium flows down the first path (in the high base 1 and the high base 2, Right-handed is more likely to start winning than hitting)
Guide means for guiding the game media to the first route or the second route (promotion display processing in FIG. 17, etc.),
When the first actuating device or the second actuating device is operating, the guide means is configured to operate when the first actuating device or the second actuating device is operating, even though the ending condition of the first state or the second state is satisfied. Based on the fact that the operation ending condition of the second operating device is satisfied, the guide for ejecting the game medium to the first path is started (as shown in S951 to S955 in FIG. 17, the high base state is ended). If the actuating device is still open, the left-handing instruction is displayed when the closing condition of the actuating device is satisfied).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from being played while the operating device is open, and it is possible to preferably realize the guidance to the first route.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
An operation notification effect for notifying whether the first operation device is operating or the second operation device is operating (a process of turning on the first operation notification LED 151 or the second operation notification LED 152, S904 in FIG. 16). S911 and the like) further comprises an operation notification effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 100 or the like),
The operation notification effect executing means operates the first operating device when the first operating device is operating, even though the ending condition of the first state or the second state is satisfied. The first operation notification effect indicating that the second operation device is operating, the second operation notification effect indicating that the second operation device is operating is continued (S951 in FIG. 17). As shown in S953, when the operating device is in the open state even though the high base state has ended, the operating device LED continues to be lit, etc.).

According to such a configuration, even if the first state or the second state is finished while the operating device is open, the operating device effect is continued, so that the game using the operating device can be suitably realized.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (5) above,
When the first operating device and the second operating device are not operating, the guiding means moves to the first route based on that the ending condition of the first state or the second state is satisfied. The guide to separate hitting is started (as shown in S951, S952, S956, the left hitting instruction is displayed because the actuator is not operating and the high base state is completed).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably provide the player with guidance to the first route.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The pre-reading production execution means (the production control microcomputer 100, the pending change production of FIG. 28) capable of executing the pre-reading production that gives advance notice of the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be the specific display result before the variable display is executed. Etc.), and
Effect display means (effect control microcomputer 100, etc.) for effecting variable display of effect identification images (effect patterns, etc.) corresponding to the variable display in the first variable display means and the second variable display means and deriving and displaying the display result. And further,
The prefetching effect execution means can execute the prefetching effect using a specific effect image (an effect image or the like showing the character CH1 in FIG. 28) during execution of the variable display of the effect identification image.
The specific effect image can be arranged at a position overlapping at least in front of a part of the effect identification image (as shown in FIG. 27, the effect image showing the character CH1 is different from the effect pattern (decorative pattern). Is also located in the overlapping position on the front side),
In the period in which the display result of the effect identification image is derived and displayed, the pre-reading effect execution means sets the display mode of the specific effect image to the stationary mode at a position overlapping on the front side of the effect identification image (FIG. As shown in 28 (D), (F), and (I), during the period in which the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed, the effect image showing the character CH1 is set to be a still mode).

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

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
In the first operating state or the second operating state, which of the first operating device and the second operating device has a higher operating ratio is notified (S904, S911, etc. in FIG. 16). It further includes execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to indicate to the player which actuating device is to be opened according to the game state.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
Further provided is an effect execution means (an effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) for executing one of a plurality of effects.
When the display result of the variable display by the second variable display means becomes the specific display result, it is controlled to the advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the first variable display means (as shown in FIG. 2). ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-ON-ONT different, a Special Winner With A Second Special Design Is More Easy To Be Determined As A Big Win With A Large Number Of Rounds?
When the variable display by the second variable display means is executed during the first operating state, the effect execution means can execute a special effect in the variable display (see S651 to S654 in FIG. 26). The special effect is executed when the variable display by the second special symbol is executed during the high base 1).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the effect according to the game state.
(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
The first operating device and the second operating device differ in the number of game media to be paid out based on the entry of the game media (as shown in FIG. 3, the number of payout prize balls in the second operating device 140 is 3). The number of prize balls to be paid out by the first actuating device 130 is 1, while the number is 1).

According to such a configuration, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.
(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
The advantageous state includes at least a first advantageous state (big hit, etc.) and a second advantageous state (one kind small hit, etc.) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state,
The first start area and the second start area are different in the ratio controlled to the second advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium (as shown in FIG. 2D, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2). And the percentage determined for each type of small hit is different).

According to such a configuration, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

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

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

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

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

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

Hitting a game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the first path is called left hitting. Hitting a game ball in the right side area (right side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to make the game ball flow down to the second path is called right hitting. The first route is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, and thus may be called a left hitting route. The second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

It should be noted that the first route and the second route may be configured by different routes or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be divided, for example, by the end surface of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, or the like.

When the ball is launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball hitting handle 5 and is driven into the game area 7, the game ball is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example, when it is guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the player to the left game area.

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

A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 160, a first actuating device 130, and a second actuating device 140 are provided as a structure into which a game ball hit in the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. There is. Further, as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered each, a gate switch 32a inside the gate 32, a first operating port switch 171a and a second operating port switch 172a inside the variable winning ball device 160. A first starting port B switch 130a is provided inside the first operating device 130, and a second starting port switch 140a is provided inside the second operating device 140. In the following, the first starting winning prize 13 or the first actuating device 130 wins (enters) the game ball, the first starting winning prize, the second actuating device 140 wins (enters) the game ball. It is also called 2 start prize.

The first start winning opening 13 is a game ball (starting winning ball) enters (winning prize) as a starting winning device for starting variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as variable display means (variable display means). ) Possible winning structure. The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol 10 is variably displayed. Ordinary symbols will be described later.

The variable winning ball device 160 is a variable winning ball device that changes between a state in which the player can enter the game ball (open state) and a state in which the player cannot enter the game ball (closed state). It is equipped with a tulip-shaped opening wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the opening wing piece to limit the entry of game balls when the opening wing piece is closed. Has been. The open blade is driven by the solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 160 is opened from a disadvantageous state to the player by opening for a certain period (for example, opening for one second) when the display result of the normal symbol hits (hereinafter, referred to as a universal symbol). Changes to. In the state where the variable winning ball device 160 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win), and the prize is closed. In the state, compared to the open state, it is sufficient that the game ball is hard to enter. In the following, the electric tulip-shaped variable winning ball device 160 is also referred to as an electric chu.

Inside the variable winning ball device 160, a path along which the entered game ball flows down is provided. The path is provided at the rear of the game board 6 (a position on the back side that does not project to the game area 7), but is drawn by a solid line for the sake of explanation. Further, the route branches into a left side route and a right side route on the way. The path on the left side when viewed from the front is referred to as a first operation port (first operation area) 171, and the path on the right side is referred to as a second operation port (second operation area) 172. In addition, it is desirable that part or all of the game board 6 is formed of a transparent member so that the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 160 can be seen to flow down (particularly, the variable winning ball device 160 has The surrounding area is preferably transparent).

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

The game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 160 are distributed by the distribution device (distribution member) 170 that distributes the game balls provided in the middle of the route, and the first operation port 171 or the second operation port 172. Enter one of them. Of the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 160, the game balls that are distributed to the first operating port 171 by the distribution device 170 are detected by the first operating port switch 171a provided below the first operating port 171. To be done. Further, among the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball device 160, the game balls that have been distributed to the second operation port 172 by the distribution device 170 are the second operation port switch 172a provided below the second operation port 172. Detected by. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out when the game balls are detected by the respective operation port switches. Further, the game ball that has passed through the respective operation port switches flows down to the rear of the game board 6 (rear of the game area 7) and does not flow down to the front of the game board.

A first actuating device 130 and a second actuating device 140 are provided below the variable winning ball device 160. Each of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 is in an advantageous state (open state) for the player who can enter the game ball and a disadvantageous state (closed state) for the player who cannot enter the game ball. It is an accessory as a variable winning ball device that changes to and. Each of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 includes tulip-shaped open blades (a pair of left and right shapes) at the inlet portion. In each of the first actuating device 130 and the second actuating device 140, a stopper member is provided above the opening wing piece to restrict the entry of the game ball when the opening wing piece is closed. The open wing piece is not an electric type like the open wing piece of the variable winning ball device 160, but a mechanical structure that opens when the opening condition is satisfied. Below, the 1st actuator 130 and the 2nd actuator 140 are also collectively called an actuator. Although the second operating device 140 is provided above the first operating device 130, the positions of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 may be reversed, and the variable winning ball device 160 may be used. , May be provided at a position lower than each actuator.

The first actuation device 130 causes the open wing pieces to change from the closed state to the open state by performing a mechanical interlocking operation based on the game ball entering the first operation port 171. The first actuating device 130 in which the open wing pieces are in the open state is changed to the closed state by performing the mechanical interlocking operation based on the entry of the predetermined number (two) of the game balls. The second actuating device 140 is mechanically interlocked on the basis of the game ball entering the first actuating port 171 to change the open blade from the closed state to the open state. The second operating device 140 in which the open wing pieces are in the open state is changed to the closed state by performing the mechanical interlocking operation based on the entry of the predetermined number (two) of the game balls.

In the first operating port 171, a part of the game ball is projected in a vertically movable (for example, swingable) manner, and the other part is provided with the opening blade of the first operating device 130 and a link mechanism (not shown). There is provided a movable opening member (not shown) that is connected through the movable opening member. In the first operating port 171, the opening member can be changed between a protruding state in which the flowing down game ball is in contact with the flowing down game ball and a pressed down state in which the flowing down game ball contacts and is pressed down by its own weight. It is a movable member.

In the first actuating device 130, a part thereof protrudes in a vertically movable (eg swingable) manner, and the other part is connected to the open blade of the first actuating device 130 via a predetermined connecting member. A closing member (not shown) is provided. The closing member is pushed down by the weight of the game balls when a predetermined number (two) of the game balls are mounted and the projecting state in which the game balls that have entered the first actuator 130 can be mounted. It is a movable member that can be changed to the pushed down state. The first actuating device 130 operates in a linked manner such that the closing member is pushed down when the open blade is in the closed state, and the closing member is in the protruding state when the open blade is in the open state. Interlocks with the closure member.

When the opening blade of the first actuating device 130 operates from the closed state to the open state in conjunction with the opening member being pushed down in response to the game ball entering the first operating port 171, In conjunction with this operation, the closing member is in the protruding state. As a result, in the first actuation device 130, when the open wing piece is in the open state, the closing member is in a state in which the game ball can be placed. In the first actuation device 130, when the game spheres are in the open state and two game balls enter, the closing member is pushed down and the open wing pieces are closed in conjunction with the closing member. Operate. When the open blade operates in the closed state, the closing member operates in the protruding state at the first operation port 171 in conjunction with the operation.

In this way, the opening condition is satisfied in the first operating device 130 in response to the game ball entering the first operating port 171, and the opened blade is opened by the mechanical operation. In the open state, the first actuating device 130 satisfies the closing condition in response to two game balls entering the first actuating device 130, and the open wing pieces are closed by the mechanical action.

In addition, in the second operation port 172, a part of the second operation device 172 protrudes in the path of the game ball in a vertically movable (for example, swingable) manner, and the other part of the second operation device 140 has an opening wing piece and a link mechanism (not shown). ), a movable opening member (not shown) is provided. In the second operating port 172, the opening member can be changed into a protruding state in which the flowing down game ball can be contacted and a pushed down state in which the flowing down game ball contacts and is pressed down by its own weight. It is a movable member.

In the second actuating device 140, a part thereof protrudes in a vertically movable (eg swingable) manner, and the other part is connected to the open blade of the second actuating device 140 via a predetermined connecting member. A closing member (not shown) is provided. The closing member is pushed down by the weight of the game balls when a predetermined number (two) of the game balls are mounted and the projecting state in which the game balls that have entered the second actuating device 140 can be mounted. It is a movable member that can be changed to the pushed down state. The second actuating device 140 is configured so that the closing member is pushed down when the open blade is in the closed state, and the closing member is in the protruding state when the open blade is in the open state. Interlocks with the closure member.

When the opening blade of the second actuating device 140 operates from the closed state to the open state in conjunction with the opening member being pushed down in response to the game ball entering the second operation port 172, In conjunction with this operation, the closing member is in the protruding state. As a result, in the second actuating device 140, when the open wing piece is in the open state, the closing member is in a state in which the game ball can be placed. In the second actuating device 140, when two game balls enter in a state where the open winglet is in the open state, the closing member is pushed down, and the open winglet is closed in conjunction with the closing member. Operate. When the open wing piece operates in the closed state, the closing member operates in the second operating port 172 in the protruding state in conjunction with the operation.

In this way, the second actuating device 140 satisfies the opening condition in response to the game ball entering the second actuating port 172, and the opened winglet is opened by the mechanical operation. In the open state, the second actuating device 140 satisfies the closing condition in response to the entry of two game balls into the second actuating device 140, and the open wing piece is closed by the mechanical operation.

In this way, the open wing pieces of the first operating device 130 and the open wing pieces of the second operating device 140 are not closed until two game balls have entered, so that no game ball has entered. In the case or when only one game ball has entered, the open state continues. It is also assumed that two or more game balls enter the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 at the timing of opening and closing. Here, the first actuating device 130 and the second actuating device 140 are also referred to as non-electrical accessory (non-electrical accessory) because the open blades open and close mechanically.

Further, the first operation detection switch 161 for detecting the open state of the open blade of the first operating device 130 is the position when the open blade of the first operating device 130 in the game board 6 is in the open state (front face). It is provided at the open position of the open winglet on the left side when viewed from). In addition, the second operation detection switch 162 for detecting the open state of the open blade of the second operating device 140 is the position when the open blade of the second operating device 140 in the game board 6 is in the open state (front face). It is provided at the open position of the open winglet on the left side when viewed from). The first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 are, for example, optical sensors that optically detect an object in front by infrared rays. The first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 emit infrared rays from the light emitting section toward the front, detect reflected infrared rays at the light receiving section, and can detect an object in front based on the detection signal. Is. The first operation detection switch 161 and the second operation detection switch 162 do not detect the open wing piece forward when the open wing piece is in the closed state, and the open wing piece when the open wing piece is in the open state. Is provided at a position where it can be detected in front, and is in the ON state when the open blade is in the closed state.

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

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

Here, as shown in FIG. 1, in the right area of the game area 7, the variable winning ball device 160, the second operating device 140, and the first operating device 130 are arranged in order from the top. Therefore, in the open state of the variable winning ball device 160, the second actuating device 140 and the first actuating device 130, the gaming balls tend to win in order from the top because of the flow path of the gaming ball. In the following, the first start winning opening 13, the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, and the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140 are collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening. is there.

In the present embodiment, in the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game balls are guided to the first starting winning opening 13 of the provided structures. Therefore, when aiming to enter the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, the game nails are provided so that the game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 160 (the first operating port 171, the second operating port 172) and the gate 32 among the provided structures. It has been planted. Therefore, a game ball in the second starting winning opening, the first operating device 130 (first starting winning opening in the first operating device), and the second operating device 140 (second starting winning opening in the second operating device) When aiming to enter, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that it may be possible that the game balls that have been hit in the right game area enter the first start winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of playability, that possibility is hit in the left game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls will enter them. On the contrary, it may be possible that the game ball hit in the left game area enters the various structures provided on the right side, but from the viewpoint of playability, the possibility is right game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low in comparison with the possibility that the game balls that have been smashed into will enter them.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of performing various effect displays such as effects corresponding to variable display of special symbols. On the lower right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, as a variable display means for variably displaying special symbols as plural kinds of identification information capable of identifying each, the first special symbol for variably displaying the first special symbol. The symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is composed of a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, variable display of the effect symbol as plural kinds of identification information capable of identifying each (also called variable display) Is provided with a display area for displaying various images. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (symbol display area) that variably displays the effect symbols (also referred to as ornamental symbols) for three decorations (for effect) of "left", "middle", and "right". Is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b is used to 2 When the variable display of the special symbols is being executed, if the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress status of the game.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). There is something to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device. When only one special symbol display device is provided, only one starting winning opening may be provided. In addition, even when only one special symbol display is provided, two (plural) starting winning openings are provided, and one special symbol display is provided when a game ball wins in any of the starting winning openings. The display may be changed and displayed. In addition, when two (or more) special symbol display devices are provided, one starting winning opening is provided, and two special symbol display devices are variably displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variably displayed for each starting winning prize). It may be controlled such as switching the special symbol display device).

Below the game area 7, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided. In the special variable winning ball device 20, a right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the special variable winning ball device 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state in which the game nail is implanted. It should be noted that even if the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win the special winning opening.

The special variable winning ball device 20 has a big winning opening whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door, and when a big hit occurs, the solenoid 21 causes the door to tilt forward about the bottom, and the big winning opening appears. (Open). Inside the special variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting a game ball that has entered is provided. To the special variable winning ball device 20, a winning route is provided by a game nail or other structure so that the gaming ball can be won in the special winning opening only when the game ball is hit in the right game area. It is restricted.

When a game ball wins in any of the first starting winning opening 13, the first operating opening 171, the second operating opening 172, the winning opening of the first operating device 130, and the winning opening of the second operating device 140, respectively. Accordingly, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. The prize balls may be paid out even when the game balls pass through the gate 32. In addition, at least one of the first start winning opening 13, the first operating opening 171, the second operating opening 172, the winning opening of the first operating device 130, and the winning opening of the second operating device 140, a game Even if a ball is won, the prize ball may not be paid out.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a sound as a predetermined sound output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

Big hit, when the big hit design (big hit display result) is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit design (big hit display result) is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively Occurs in. When it is determined to be a big hit by lottery based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 or the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, the big hit symbol on the first special symbol display 8a Is derived and displayed. Further, when it is determined to be a big hit by lottery based on the game ball winning the second start winning hole in the second operating device 140, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b. ..

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

In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined termination condition of the open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10 seconds). The closed condition is established in accordance with the satisfaction of the opening end condition) that the winning balls of (1) have been generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds or 4 rounds (final round), which are predetermined upper limit values.

In the present embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, there is a case where it is controlled to a small hit game state different from the big hit game state. Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, one opening for one second, etc.) (the opening period is compared with the big hit. And it is also a short hit). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability changing state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability changing state. Further, the small hit of the present embodiment is a type 1 small hit in which a game ball is paid out. In contrast to the one-type small hit, a small-type hit aiming at a specific area (V winning area) as shown in a second embodiment to be described later is also called a two-type small hit.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, a game ball is Passed (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 as the starting winning area, the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, or the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140. After that, the start condition of the variable display (for example, the state where the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the state where the big hit game and the small hit game are not executed) are satisfied. The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (variation time) has elapsed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening and a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. Is. Further, the passage of the game ball also includes the passage of the game ball through a region defined as an operating port (a region for another member to be opened by the passage of the game ball). Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

In addition, although the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 13, the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, or the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140, the start condition is still present. With respect to variable displays that have not been established, storing information regarding variable displays for which the start condition has not yet been established within the range of the predetermined upper limit is called pending storage. Further, such a term “reserved storage” is also used to indicate (specify) information stored in a reserved manner.

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

When the second start winning is generated in the second start winning opening, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second starting winning is preferentially executed even if the first starting winning is held and stored. It In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140, that is, the second reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A second special symbol reservation storage display 18b is provided which is composed of four display devices for displaying (. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on every 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.

Further, above the second special symbol reservation memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that has entered the first starting winning opening 13 or the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, that is, the first reserved memory number. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a which consists of the 4 indicators which are indicated 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.

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

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7".), it is a hit, and the variable winning ball device 160 is limited to a predetermined time from a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol hold 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 is provided. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, 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.

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

In the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) that detects an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate or the like at the installation position of the push button 120.

In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots a game ball such that "left hitting" which aims at the left game area and "right hitting" which aims at the right game area are selectively used, thereby changing. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player sits in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game ball so that the game ball wins in the first start winning slot 13 by left-handed hitting. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is aimed at the special variable winning ball device 20 which is switched from left hitting to right hitting. .. During the big hit game state, a game is performed in which the opened special variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by hitting it to the right. Right hit notification is given during the big hit game state. Specifically, a display such as “Aim right” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

After the jackpot gaming state, if the state becomes a high base 1 state or a high base 2 state which will be described later, the game is continued by right hitting. Here, the base is a game ball that is paid out when the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 160 and the game ball passes through either the first operating port 171 or the second operating port 172, and , The ratio of the number of game balls paid out as a prize ball when the game balls enter the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130 or the second starting winning hole in the second operating device 140. And the high base means that such a base is in a high state. In addition, the high base 1 state is a state in which a game ball easily enters the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130, and the high base 2 state is a second starting winning prize in the second operating device 140. It is in a state where the game ball easily enters the mouth.

After the big hit game, if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is reached, the high base notification for informing that the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is started is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. .. Further, at the start of the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state, a right-hand strike notification is also given. After completion of the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state, a left-handing notification that urges the player to return to left-handing and play a game based on the establishment of a predetermined right-handing ending condition on the screen of the effect display device 9. Is performed. Then, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed, and the game is performed so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13.

As described above, in the normal state (low-probability low-base state), the left-handed player is more likely to start winning than the right-handed player. In the high base 1 and the high-base 2, the right-handed player is started more than the left-handed player. The game should be such that winning is likely to occur. With such playability, the enjoyment of the game is improved by separating left-handed play and right-handed play according to the game state.

Here, control of the open wing pieces and the distribution device 170 in the variable winning ball device 160 will be described below. A detailed control method is described, for example, in FIG. 4 shown in Patent Document 1. Here, the control of the open blade and the distribution device 170 will be briefly described. The open wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 160 perform an operation that can be in an open state and a closed state in an open mode (open pattern) according to a game state or a type per normal symbol. On the other hand, the operation mode of the distribution device 170, regardless of the game state, the game ball enters the first operating port 171 by the operation mode (operation pattern) according to the opening mode (opening type) of the variable winning ball device 160. An operation that can be the first position and the second position where the game ball enters the second operation port 172 is performed. Further, when a hit is generated, the open patterns of the open wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 160 and the operation pattern of the distribution device 170 are controlled with the same time as the upper limit.

For example, when the game state is a normal state (low accurate low base), even if a universal hit occurs, the open wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 160 can only enter the game ball for a short time. Since the game balls are opened, it is unlikely that the game balls will pass through the operation opening in the variable winning ball device 160. On the other hand, in the high base state, when the universal hit occurs, the open wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 160 are opened for the time that the game ball can enter. Further, if the game ball is won in the variable winning ball device 160 in the normal state (low accurate low base), it is controlled so as to be distributed to the first operating port 171.

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

In the present embodiment, in the high base 1, the first operating device 130 is controlled so as to operate more easily than the second operating device 140. Further, in the high base 2, the second actuating device 140 is controlled so as to operate more easily than the first actuating device 130. Further, in the high base 1, it is notified by turning on the first operation notification LED 151 that the operating ratio of the first operating device 130 is higher than the operating ratio of the second operating device 140. Further, in the high base 2, it is notified by turning on the second operation notification LED 152 that the ratio at which the second operating device 140 operates is higher than the ratio at which the first operating device 130 is operated. In addition, the operation notification LED notifies which of the operating devices has a high opening rate, and notifies in different modes (high speed blinking, low speed blinking, lighting, different colors, etc.) corresponding to the operating devices that are open. You may do so.

In this way, by providing a plurality of opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 160, it is possible to execute the process of passing the game ball through either the first operating port 171 or the second operating port 172. .. In this way, since the game ball passes through either the first operating port 171 or the second operating port 172, the first operating device 130 is easily opened (high base 1 state). With the first operation notification LED 151 indicating that and the second operation notification LED 152 indicating that the second operation device 140 is easily opened (high base 2 state), the game entering the variable winning ball device 160 The ball can indicate to the player which actuator will open.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. 2(A) to (C) show a big hit type table in each gaming state, and FIG. 2(D) shows a small hit type table. In the big hit type table of FIGS. 2A to 2C, for each kind of big hit, hit generation condition, hit determination rate, control state after hit (game state), number of times of opening per round (round number) ), and the opening time of each round in hits is shown. In addition, in the small hit type table of FIG. 2D, a hit occurrence condition, a probability of occurrence of a hit, expected number of passing game balls to the special winning opening, number of times of opening per hit, for each kind of small hit. (Number of rounds), and the opening time of each round per hit are shown. In this embodiment, as the types of hits, a high base 2 probability variation big hit, a high base 1 probability variation big hit, a high base 2 normal variation big hit, and a small hit (1 type small hit) are provided.

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

Among the "big hits", after being controlled to the big hit game state, as a special game state, there is a higher probability of being decided to be a big hit compared to the normal state (normal game state that is not the sure change state). The type (class) of the big hit that shifts to (the abbreviation of the probability variation state and also called the high probability state) is called “probable variation big hit”. Note that, of the "big hits", the kind (type) of big hits that do not shift to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit game state is called "normal big hit". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special game state, when the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to be a time saving state which is shorter than the non-time saving state, in association with the probability variation state There is.

The time saving state is an example of an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shorter than the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so when the time saving state, an effective starting winning is likely to occur and there is a possibility that a big hit game is performed. Increase. Further, in the time saving state, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 160 being opened is increased to increase the frequency with which the game balls enter the variable winning ball device 160, thereby facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 160 ( It is controlled to a high base state, which is highly approaching and highly frequent.

In the high base state, by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 160 being opened, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 160 is increased to facilitate the winning of the variable winning ball device 160 (high There is a case where it is controlled to a power control support state in which the frequency and the frequency are increased.

Here, the power control support control will be described. As the electric Chu support control, the control to display and display the display result at an early stage by shortening the variable display time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of deriving the display result) (normal symbol shortening control), normal Control to increase the probability that the symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 160 (opening time extension control), and the number of times the variable winning ball device 160 is opened The control to increase (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the ratio of time during which the variable winning ball device 160 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 160. Easier to do.

The state (high frequency state) in which the frequency of entry of the game balls into the variable winning ball device 160 is increased by such electric Chu support control is a ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the number of balls to be launched. It is called a "high base state" because a certain "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. In the high base state, the first actuating device 130 operates because the game balls easily pass through the first operating port 171, and the high base 1 state in which the first start winning is likely to occur and the second operating port 172 are played. The second operating device 140 operates due to the easy passage of the ball, and the high base 2 state in which the second start winning is likely to occur is provided. Further, when such power control support control is not performed, it is called a "low base state".

In this embodiment, the term "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and are used as terms indicating the combination of base states. , "High base 1 state (first starting prize is more likely to occur than the second starting prize, electric Chu support control state)" and "High base 2 state (second starting prize is more likely to occur than the first starting prize) The "electric power support support state)" and the "low base state (non-electric power support control state)" are used.

In addition, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of a state of a big hit probability and a state of a base, “highly accurate high base 2 state”, “highly accurate high base 1 state”, “low certainty high base 2 state”. , And “low accurate low base state”. The “high-probability high-base 2 state” is a state in which the state of the big hit probability is the high-probability state and the state of the base is the high-base 2 state. The “high-probability high-base 1 state” is a state in which the state of the big hit probability is the high-probability state and the state of the base is the high-base 1 state. The “low-probability high-base 2 state” is a state in which the state of the big hit probability is the low-probability state and the state of the base is the high-base 2 state. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state that indicates that the state of the big hit probability is the low-probability state and the state of the base is the low-base state (normal state).

As shown in FIG. 2(A), when the gaming state is low base, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 probability variation big hit is determined at a determination rate of 25%. It is determined to be a high base 1 probability variation jackpot at a determination rate of 60%, and a high base 2 normal jackpot at a determination rate of 15%. In the high base 2 probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. High base 2 probability variation of the first special symbol When the big hit ends, the high accuracy high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 1 probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. High base 1 probability variation of the first special symbol When the big hit ends, the high accuracy high base 1 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol ends, the low certainty high base 2 state ends when the ending condition that the variable display number of the special symbol is 20 times is satisfied. Here, in the high base 2 state, since the second start winning is likely to occur, the variable display of the second special symbol is often executed, and in the high base 1 state, the first starting prize is likely to occur. Therefore, the variable display of the first special symbol is often executed.

As shown in FIG. 2(B), when the gaming state is high base 1, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 probability variation big hit is determined at a determination rate of 35%. The high base 1 probability variation jackpot is determined at a determination rate of 50%, and the high base 2 normal jackpot is determined at a determination rate of 15%. In the high base 2 probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. High base 2 probability variation of the first special symbol When the big hit ends, the high accuracy high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 1 probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. High base 1 probability variation of the first special symbol When the big hit ends, the high accuracy high base 1 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol ends, the low certainty high base 2 state ends when the ending condition that the variable display number of the special symbol is 20 times is satisfied.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the gaming state is high base 1, when it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 is 85% determined. It is decided to the probability variation jackpot, and it is decided to the high base 2 normal jackpot at a decision rate of 15%. In the high base 2 probability variation big hit of the second special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. High base 2 probability variation of the 2nd special symbol When the big hit ends, the high accuracy high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 2 normal big hit of the second special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the second special symbol ends, the low certainty high base 2 state ends when the ending condition that the variable display number of the special symbol is 20 times is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 2C, when the gaming state is high base 2, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 probability variation big hit is determined at a determination rate of 35%. The high base 1 probability variation jackpot is determined at a determination rate of 50%, and the high base 2 normal jackpot is determined at a determination rate of 15%. In the high base 2 probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 15, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. High base 2 probability variation of the first special symbol When the big hit ends, the high accuracy high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 1 probability variation big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. High base 1 probability variation of the first special symbol When the big hit ends, the high accuracy high base 1 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the first special symbol ends, the low certainty high base 2 state ends when the ending condition that the variable display number of the special symbol is 20 times is satisfied.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2C, when the gaming state is high base 2, when it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 is determined at 85%. It is decided to the probability variation jackpot, and it is decided to the high base 2 normal jackpot at a decision rate of 15%. In the high base 2 probability variation big hit of the second special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 15, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. High base 2 probability variation of the 2nd special symbol When the big hit ends, the high accuracy high base 2 state continues until the next big hit occurs. In the high base 2 normal big hit of the second special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the high base 2 normal big hit of the second special symbol ends, the low certainty high base 2 state ends when the ending condition that the variable display number of the special symbol is 20 times is satisfied.

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

As shown in FIG. 2(D), the small hits are each provided with one kind small hit A and one kind small hit B. The type 1 small hit B is a small hit that is more advantageous to the player than the type 1 small hit A. Here, the small hit occurs when the display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol is the small hit symbol is determined by random number lottery (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, the small hit game state is entered, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened with a predetermined number of times of opening and a predetermined opening time. The game control state after the end of the small hit game state is the same as before the occurrence of the small hit game state.

As shown in FIG. 2(D), the small hit occurrence probability in the first special symbol is 1/1000, and the small hit occurrence probability in the second special symbol is 1/10. In this way, the small hit is more likely to occur due to the variable display of the second special symbol than the first special symbol. Moreover, the small hit of the first special symbol is determined to be only one kind small hit A. When the type 1 small hit A is reached, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is one, and the opening time of one round is one second. When the type 1 small hit A is reached, the structure and control settings are set so that approximately one game ball can be expected to pass through the special winning opening by firing the game ball aiming at the big winning opening. ing. Also, the small hit of the second special symbol is determined to be a small hit of one kind A or a small hit of one kind B. The 1st type small hit A in the 2nd special symbol is the same as the 1st type small hit A in the 1st special symbol, so the explanation is omitted. When the type 1 small hit B in the second special symbol is reached, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 3, and the opening time of one round is 1 second. When the type 1 small hit B is reached, it is expected that about three game balls will pass through the special winning opening by firing the game balls aiming at the big winning opening.

Here, the big hit becomes advantageous to the player in the order of high base 1 normal big hit <high base 1 probability variation big hit <high base 2 probability variation big hit. This is because a big hit is more likely to occur when the gaming state after the big hit has a higher probability than a low probability change. This is also because the high base 2 causes more fluctuation in the second special symbol than the high base 1. As shown in FIG. 2(C), the 15th round (R) big hit when the big hit is achieved by the second special design (special view 2) than when it is the big hit by the first special design (special view 1). It is easy to decide. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2(B) and 2(C), when the big hit according to the special figure 1 is decided as the high-precision high base 2 state which is advantageous to the player, when the big hit according to the special figure 2 is decided. Easy to be affected. Therefore, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2(D), the ratios determined for small hits of one type are different between the special maps 1 and 2. In addition, the gaming state does not change before and after the first type small hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2D, the expected number of passing to the special winning opening is higher when the one-type small hit is obtained by the special diagram 1 than when the one-type small hit is obtained by the special diagram 1. Further, as shown in FIG. 2D, a plurality of types of small hits of one kind, small hit A and kind small hit B are provided. Therefore, the game can be diversified and the interest is improved.

In addition, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 20 of the type 1 small hit A or the type 1 small hit B is the same as the opening pattern during the big hit round which is controlled when the variable display of the special symbol becomes the big hit symbol. You may Specifically, as the opening mode of the round at the time of big hit, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 20 at the start of the round is the same as the small hit, and the subsequent opening mode is the opening mode of the big hit. Good. By doing this, it is possible to make a game that is surprising in that it was actually a big hit although it was thought to be a small hit. Therefore, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the types of winning openings (operating openings) and the number of payout prize balls. The number of game balls to be paid out (the number of prize balls) varies depending on the type of winning opening or operating opening into which the game balls enter. The game ball has a winning opening (operating opening) of the following types. Three game balls are paid out by the game balls winning the first start winning opening 13 and being detected by the first start opening A switch. The first start winning opening 13 is also called a belly button. Moreover, the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 160 passes through the first operation port 171 and is detected by the first operation port switch 171a, whereby three game balls are paid out. In addition, the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 160 passes through the second operating port 172 and is detected by the second operating port switch 172a, whereby three gaming balls are paid out. The variable winning ball device 160 is also referred to as an electric chu.

In addition, a game ball is won in the first starting winning opening in the first actuation device 130, and one gaming ball is paid out by being detected by the first starting opening B switch 130a. In addition, the game ball is won in the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140, and when the second starting opening switch 140a detects it, three gaming balls are paid out. In addition, a game ball is won in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 and is detected by the count switch 23, whereby 15 game balls are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of payout prize balls in the second actuating device 140 is three, whereas the number of payout prize balls in the first actuating device 130 is one. In this way, the number of payout prize balls is greater in the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140 than in the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130. In this way, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

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

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, and hence 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.

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

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

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b that displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol display device 10 that displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and the first special symbol reserved memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

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

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

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

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 5, types of random numbers, update ranges, uses, and addition conditions are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

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

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

Further, when it is determined that the type of small hit, it is determined at the same time the small hit symbol. Therefore, the random number 1 is also a random number for determining small hit symbols.

Further, the fluctuation pattern is first included in the fluctuation pattern type determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2) to determine the fluctuation pattern type and using the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3). It decides on the fluctuation pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is one in which a plurality of variation patterns are grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

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

Such a variation pattern type is set in such a manner that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time saving state when the display result is out of order. When, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time saving state is not set. For example, in the time saving state, in order to shorten the average time of the change time compared to the time when not in the time saving state, the change time of the predetermined change pattern is set shorter than when it is not the time saving state, or the most change of the change pattern types. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected at a high rate, and even when the reach type is selected, the variation rate of the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time saving state is not set.

Further, instead of setting the variation pattern type and the variation pattern separately and determining the variation pattern by a two-step lottery process, the variation pattern type is not provided and only the variation pattern determination random number is used to make a one-step Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a hit determination table. FIG. 6(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first special symbol hit determination table provided for making a hit determination of the first special symbol. Moreover, FIG. 6(B) is an explanatory view showing a second special symbol hit determination table provided for hit determination of the second special symbol. These tables are stored in the ROM 54. The hit determination table includes a big hit determination table shown at the top of the table and a small hit determination table shown at the bottom of the table. Further, each of the first special figure hit determination table and the second special figure hit determination table is used in the low probability big hit determination table used in the low probability that is a normal state and in the high probability time that is the probability variation state. The high probability big hit determination table is included.

The first special figure hit determination table in FIG. 6A will be described. In the low probability big hit judgment table included in the first special figure hit judgment table, each numerical value described in the low probability time column of FIG. 6A is set as a big hit judgment value. Further, in the high-probability-time big-hit determination table included in the first special figure hitting determination table, each numerical value described in the high-probability time column of FIG. 6A is set as a big-hit determination value. The big hit judgment value set in the high probability big hit judgment table is the same as the big hit judgment value set in the low probability big hit judgment table, and the big hit judgment value specific to the high probability is added. A large number of jackpot determination values (10 times as many) as those in the low probability large hit determination table are set. As a result, it is determined that the probability variation state (high probability) is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state (low probability). Further, in the small hit determination table of FIG. 6(A), each numerical value described in the table is set as a small hit determination value. In the first special symbol, the probability of a small hit is set to 1/1000.

The second special figure hitting determination table in FIG. 6B will be described. In the low-probability-time big-hit determination table included in the second special drawing hit determination table, each numerical value described in the low-probability time column of FIG. 6B is set as a big-hit determination value. Further, in the high-probability-time big-judgment determination table included in the second special drawing hit determination table, the respective numerical values described in the high-probability-time column of FIG. 6B are set as the big hit determination values. The big hit judgment value set in the high probability big hit judgment table is the same as the big hit judgment value set in the low probability big hit judgment table, and the big hit judgment value specific to the high probability is added. A large number of jackpot determination values (10 times as many) as those in the low probability large hit determination table are set. As a result, it is determined that the probability variation state (high probability) is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state (low probability). Further, in the small hit determination table of FIG. 6B, each numerical value described in the table is set as a small hit determination value. In the second special symbol, the probability of a small hit is set to 1/10.

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

In addition, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to a big hit game state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not to do it. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is small. It is also to decide whether or not to make a winning design.

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

Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. Command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern that is variably displayed on the production display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is given to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol.

Commands 8C01(H) to 8C07(H) are display result designation commands that indicate whether to make a big hit, a small hit, or a big hit, and a big hit type when making a big hit, and a small hit type when making a small hit. is there.

Command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol fixed designation command that designates to end the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

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

The command A1XX(H) is a special winning opening opening designation command indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX. A2XX(H) is a command after opening the special winning opening, which indicates after (close) opening of the special winning opening of the number (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A304 (H) are big hit end designation commands for designating the end of the big hit game state for each type of big hit.

The command A401(H) is a belly first start prize designating command that designates that there is a first start prize at the belly button which is the first start winning opening 13. The command A 402 (H) is a first start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the first starting prize has been given to the first operating device 130. The command A403 (H) is a second start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the second starting prize has been given to the second operating device 140.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is a probability variation state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the probability variation state. Command B002 (H) is a high base 1 designation command that designates that the gaming state is the high base 1 state. Command B003 (H) is a high base 2 designation command that designates that the gaming state is the high base 2 state.

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

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

In this embodiment, in a winning effect process (see FIG. 11) described later, whether the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit, a small hit, or a deviant at the time of a start winning, a hit type, and a variation pattern type It is judged which judgment value range the judgment random number has. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating a win and a value designating the type of the hit are set, and the control is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the EXT data of the variation type command is set to a value that specifies the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type, and control is performed to transmit it to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss, and the type of hit, based on the value set in the symbol designating command. The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

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

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

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

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

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 the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a big hit determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a fluctuation pattern type determination random number (Random 2) and a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) are stored.

Based on the first start prize or the second start prize, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved memory. Executes a process of saving (storing) in the save area of the pending storage buffer. Specifically, based on the first start winning, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Also, based on the second start winning, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

The storage of the above-described information regarding the starting winning in the first storage buffer or the second storage buffer may be referred to as "stored". It should be noted that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of the start winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but a variation pattern setting process (special You may make it extract at the time of the fluctuation start of a design).

The data thus stored in the hold storage buffer is read at the time of winning the start and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display, as described later.

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

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variable display operation of the effect symbol, reach It is made up of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operations in effect, or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of effect symbols. In addition, the notice production control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the production operation that is the notice production executed corresponding to the notice patterns prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents thereof.

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

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initializing processing, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initializing the random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing (variation pattern) Type determination, update processing of various random numbers such as variation pattern determination), and random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol per determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 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 the power-on signal has been turned on) (S20). Then, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first starting port A switch 13a, the first starting port B switch 130a, the second starting port switch 140a, the count switch 23, the first operating port switch 171a, the second The detection signals of the actuation port switch 172a, the first actuation detection switch 161, and the second actuation detection switch 162 are input and their states are determined (switch process: S21).

Next, the CPU 56, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol holding storage display device 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display device 18b, the normal symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (S22). Regarding the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: S28). Next, the CPU 56 executes an error process that is a process of executing determination of various errors (abnormalities) that occur in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (S29A). The error processing will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operating device error process which is a part of the error process (S29A) of FIG. The actuating device error processing is a process for notifying an irregularity or a defect when the first actuating device 130 or the second actuating device 140 continues to be opened even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Regarding the operation device error processing, the game control microcomputer 560 first determines whether or not the first operation flag or the second operation flag is set (S40). If the first operation flag or the second operation flag is set, the process proceeds to S44. Here, the first operating flag is a flag indicating that the first operating device 130 is operating, and the second operating flag is a flag indicating that the second operating device 140 is operating.

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

Then, the first operation timer or the second operation timer is set (S43). Here, the first operation timer is a countdown type counter for measuring the operation time of the first operation device 130. The second operation timer is a countdown type counter for measuring the operation time of the second operation device 140. A value (for example, 5 minutes) for a predetermined period is set as an initial value in the first operation timer or the second operation timer. Next, the first operation timer or the second operation timer is decremented by 1 (S44). Next, it is determined whether or not the first operation timer or the second operation timer, which has been counting, has timed out (timer value is “0”) (S45). If the first operation timer or the second operation timer has not timed out, the processing ends.

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

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

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

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

In the starting opening switch passage processing, if the first starting opening A switch 13a or the first starting opening B switch 130a is turned on, it is a condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). , A value of a first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of stored first reserved memory data is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for hit judgment, a variation pattern type) from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number A random number for determination and a random number for variation pattern determination) are extracted, and a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second starting opening switch 140a is on, the number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved memory number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, random number for hit determination, random number for variation pattern type determination, and random number for variation pattern determination) is extracted from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

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

The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. Special symbol normal processing (S300), the display result of the variable display is determined to be a big hit, a small hit or out, and a big hit type determination when it is a big hit, a small hit when a small hit This is a process for determining the type of hit. The fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) determines a fluctuation pattern (a fluctuation pattern type determination random number and a fluctuation pattern determination using the fluctuation pattern determination random number), and measures a fluctuation time according to the determined fluctuation pattern. Is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the variable time timer for.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the production control microcomputer 100 to transmit the display result designation command. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process after the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. Special symbol stop process (S304), the variation display in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

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

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

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 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, the hit determination random number (random R), the hit type determination random number (random 1), the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, It is stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning-time effect process for previously determining a change display result and a change pattern type when a change based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed (S1215).

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

On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the variable display based on the first starting prize or the second starting prize is started, specifically, the timing when the first starting prize or the second starting prize is generated ( At the timing at which the pending storage information is stored), the pending storage information that stores various data obtained at the time of the start winning is pre-read, and based on the pre-read pending storage information, a big hit, a small hit, or a miss Whether to be a hit, a hit type (a big hit type, a small hit type), and a variation pattern are decided by a hit judgment value, a hit kind judgment value, and a hit judgment value set corresponding to the various random number values described above. A winning effect effect process is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value. By doing so, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the variable display result is predicted in advance before the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol of the effect symbol is It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice that gives a big hit or a small hit (possibly a big hit or a small hit) during variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1216), and also transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). In addition, the CPU 56 controls to send the belly first start winning award designation command or the first starting award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved memory number counter to the EXT data. Then, control is performed to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second starting port switch 140a is in the on state (S1221). If the second starting opening switch 140a is not in the on state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switch 140a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second number of reserved storages reaches the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the number of second reserved storages). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1222). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

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

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing as described in S1215 (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the symbol designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1226), and at the same time, transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is performed (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 controls to send the second start winning award designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), sets the value of the second reserved storage number counter in the EXT data, and designates the second reserved storage number. Control for transmitting a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, the gaming state (high probability state, low probability state, high base 1 state, high base 2 state, low base state, big hit game state, small hit game state Regardless of the game state such as), every time the second start winning, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, when the second start winning is generated, the symbol designating command, the variation type command, the second starting winning designating command and the first number of reserved memories. Designated commands are sent together within one timer interrupt.

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

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

In this embodiment, hereinafter, depending on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a. The variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the first pending storage buffer, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed. Be done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the second pending storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Is performed.

By the control of S52-S54, if there is even one data of the second reserved storage in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second reserved storage, It is executed in priority to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a based on the data of the first reserved memory.

Next, in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, the CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory buffer=1. Is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It stores in the random number buffer of RAM55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and the storage area of each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased.

That is, the CPU 56, in the case where the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, for the second reserved storage information, the upper limit value of the number of reserved storage is "1", and since there is only one storage area, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the second of the RAM 55 is stored. In the pending storage buffer, each random number value stored in the storage area is erased without shifting like the first pending storage information.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is always extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or, The second reserved memory number)=1, 2, 3, 4 and the order.

In addition, CPU56, on the basis of the value of the reserved memory number counter of the special symbol pointer after the subtraction, performs the control of transmitting the reserved memory number designation command of the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S57). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning port 13 or the first starting winning port in the first operating device 130, that is, the first special symbol The data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the target, or the data indicating the "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening in the second operating device 140, that is, the first. Data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the two special symbols is set to the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random number for hit determination) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number extracted in S1214 of the starting opening switch passage processing or S1224 of the starting opening switch passage processing and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer, and makes a big hit determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 6) with a jackpot determination random number, and determining that the jackpot is a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process.

In the process of jackpot determination, if the first special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 6(A), the second special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 6(B) Then, it is decided to be a big hit for the special symbol. When it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S60), the process proceeds to S61. Determining whether or not to be a big hit, it is to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but also to determine whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol ..

When it is decided to make a big hit in S60 (Y of S60), a big hit flag showing that it is a big hit is set (S61). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol corresponding to the gaming state (high base 1, high base 2, low base) Alternatively, the big hit type determination table for the second special symbol is selected (S62).

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the hit type determination random number that is extracted in the starting opening switch passage process and stored in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, and is read and stored in the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal process, Using the jackpot type determination table selected in S62, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for hit type determination stored in the random number buffer are determined (S63).

Here, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set such that the big hit symbol is different for each big hit type, and the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time. Therefore, since the correspondence relationship between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, it is possible to prevent the game control from becoming complicated.

Further, the CPU 56 sets big hit type data indicating the decided big hit type in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (S64). For example, when the big hit type is "4R normal big hit", "01" is set as big hit type data. When the big hit type is "4R high base 1 probability variation big hit", "02" is set as big hit type data. When the big hit type is "4R high base 2 probability variation big hit", "03" is set as big hit type data. When the big hit type is "15R high base 2 probability variation big hit", "04" is set as big hit type data. Then, the process proceeds to S65.

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

In the process of small hit determination, if the read random number for hit determination matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 6(A) for the first special symbol, and FIG. 6(B) for the second special symbol. When the read random number for hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown, it is determined to be a small hit for the special symbol. When it is decided to make a small hit (Y in S70), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to be a small hit, it is to determine whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, whether or not the stop symbol in the special symbol display device is a small hit symbol It also means making a decision.

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

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the hit type determination random number that is extracted in the starting opening switch passage process and stored in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, and is read and stored in the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal process, Using the small hit type determination table selected in S72, the small hit type and small hit pattern corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the small type stored in the random number buffer is determined (S73). ).

Further, the CPU 56 sets the big hit type data indicating the decided big hit type in the small hit type buffer provided in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the small hit type is "1 type small hit A", "01" is set as the small hit type data. When the small hit type is "1 type small hit B", "02" is set as the small hit type data. Then, the process proceeds to S65.

In S65, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S65). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, "-" which is a deviating symbol is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag and the small hit flag are set, the big hit design and the small hit design which are decided with S63 and S73 are set to the stop design of the special design according to the decision result of the big hit classification and the small hit classification ..

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

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

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a game state notification process (S705). The game state notification process is a process for notifying the player of the game state. The game state notification process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 16 described later. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a promotion display process (S706). The promotion display process is a process for instructing the player to left-hand or right-hand. The promotion display process is also a process of informing the player which of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 is to be used for the game. The prompt display process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 17 described later.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S707). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, among the processes corresponding to the control state, A process corresponding to the current control state (production control process flag) is selected to execute production control.

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

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (increase, delete, move, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S709). In the hold storage display control processing of S709, display control of the active display displayed in the active display area is also executed. Here, an image for displaying the generated pending storage information (hereinafter, referred to as a pending image or a pending display) is displayed at the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the number of pending storage information. A hold display area is formed (see FIG. 15). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first hold storage number is displayed as the first hold display in the left first hold display area 5HL, and the second hold storage number is displayed in the right second hold display area 5HR. Is displayed (see FIG. 15). In this way, by displaying the first reserved display area 5HL and the second reserved display area 5HR separately, it is possible to easily distinguish the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information.

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

Specifically, display control is performed in the following processing. For example, in the process of S704, a predetermined flag is set when the first reserved storage number designation command or the second reserved storage number designation command is received. Then, if the predetermined flag is set, in the process of S709, one hold display in the hold display area (the first start winning award hold display area 5HL or the second start winning award hold display area 5HR) is erased, and the remaining The pending display of 1 is shifted toward the active display area AHA one by one, and the display of the pending display area is updated. Further, the display of the active display may be updated by causing the hold display erased from the hold display area to appear in a manner of moving (shifting) to the active display area AHA. In the active display area AHA, the active display is erased during execution of the variable display. Therefore, the image regarding active display is not displayed in the active display area before update. Then, it transfers to S702.

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

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

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

In the production control process processing, the following processing is executed. In the production control process processing, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled and the variable display of the production symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the production symbol in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the change of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect process (S500) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. Look-ahead effect is, before the order of the variable display (symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol based on certain reserved information (reserved storage information) comes, the reserved information is pre-read and the fluctuation of the special symbol based on the reserved information. It is a production technique that judges the display contents and gives a notice in advance of how the variable display of special symbols in the future will become. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the big hit may occur afterwards based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect of giving a notice (see FIG. 15) is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information which is the target of the prefetching effect is referred to as “target variable display”. The hold display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetching effect is referred to as "target hold display", and the active display based on the hold information targeted for the prefetching effect is referred to as "target active display".

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

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling so that the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. The effect symbol fluctuating process (S802) is a process of controlling the switching timing of each fluctuating state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuating pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result of the variable symbol (final stop symbol).

The big hit display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for informing the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit after the end of the variable time. The in-round processing (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to round post-processing, and if the final round has ended, the jackpot ending process is performed. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the in-round process. The big hit end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Even if the variable display result is a small hit, the processes of S804 to S807 are executed.

The effect control CPU 101, from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit or small hit game state to the end of the big hit or small hit game state, According to the process data set in the process table stored in the ROM 102, the effect display device 9 and other effect devices (effect parts) are controlled.

The process table is composed of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect design (decoration pattern) are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control to display effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

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

As shown in FIG. 15(A), in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, variable display of effect symbols is indicated by three downward arrows. The effect symbol is a symbol that is variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. A small symbol corresponding to the effect symbol is displayed on the upper left of the display screen. The small design is displayed in a mode in which the effect design is reduced, and it is always possible to show that the effect design is changing even when a flashy effect such that the effect design is hidden in the center of the screen is executed. It is a pattern that can be recognized.

An explanation display 90 is displayed at the upper right position on the display screen. As described above, in the high base 1, the first operating device 130 is easier to operate than in the second operating device 140, and in the high base 2, the second operating device 140 is easier to operate than the first operating device 130. Controlled to be. The explanation display 90 is an image showing which one of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 is in a state where it is easy to operate in the high base. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the high base 1, the explanation display 90 indicates that the first operating device 130 is in a high opening state to indicate that the first operating device 130 is more likely to operate. ..

At the lower left of the display screen, a hold display showing four pieces of first hold storage information is displayed in a first hold display area 5HL showing the first hold storage number. Further, in the lower right part of the display screen, the hold display is not displayed in the second hold display area 5HR indicating the second hold storage number. In the first hold display area 5HL, the hold display is displayed as a circled image, and in the second hold display area 5HR, the hold display is displayed as a square image. Further, an active display area AHA is provided between the first reserved display area 5HL and the second reserved display area 5HR. The active display displayed in the active display area AHA is the one displayed in the active display area AHA at the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol that is currently changing. In FIG. 15(A), active display is performed with a circular image corresponding to the first pending storage information.

In the first reserved display area 5HL, the reserved display is sequentially displayed from the right to the left direction every time the first reserved memory information is generated, and the left to right is displayed every time the first reserved memory information is consumed. The reserved display is shifted in the direction of. Further, in the second hold display area 5HR, the hold display is sequentially displayed from left to right each time the second hold storage information is generated, and the right display is displayed each time the second hold storage information is consumed. From left to right, the pending display is shifted in order.

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

The hold display shows the jackpot expectation degree in the form of normal color (blue)<green thread<red. The white circles shown in FIG. 15A are normal blue hold displays, and the black circles are red. FIG. 15A shows an example of an effect in which the color of the hold display changes during high base 1. For example, in the high base 1, the 3rd hold display in the 1st hold display area 5HL is displayed in red, which has a high jackpot expectation. In this way, during the high base 1, it is possible to execute the prefetching effect (holding change effect) for the hold display indicating the first hold storage information.

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

Next, the display screen in the high base 2 will be described. FIG. 15C shows an example of an effect in which the color of the hold display changes during high base 2. As shown in FIG. 15C, in the high base 2, an explanation display 90 is displayed at the upper right position of the display screen to indicate that the second operating device 140 is easy to operate. As shown in FIG. 15(C), the explanation display 90 displays "Second actuator high open". Further, four hold displays showing the second hold storage information are displayed in the second hold display area 5HR, and three hold displays showing the first hold storage information are displayed in the first hold display area 5HL. There is. In the second hold display area 5HR, an example is shown in which the hold display to be consumed third is displayed in red, which has a high expectation of a big hit. Further, in FIG. 15C, active display is performed with a square image corresponding to the second held storage information.

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

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

Here, in the variable display of the special figure 1 based on the first start prize and the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the second start prize, the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the second start prize is given priority. .. Therefore, when there is a hold display showing the first hold storage information and a hold display showing the second hold storage information, the hold display showing the second hold storage information is consumed first regardless of the order of the winning awards. It In the high base 1 state, since the game is mainly promoted by the first operating device 130, the first start winning is often generated. Even if the second start winning occurs in the middle of the high base 1, the variable display of the special drawing 2 based on the second starting winning is preferentially consumed, so the pre-reading of the special drawing 1 causes a big hit. Even if there is something, it is not possible to intentionally stop the variable display of special figure 2. Therefore, when the big hit of special figure 2 occurs, it is impossible to intentionally aim at the big hit at an appropriate timing. Therefore, in high base 1, special figure 1 as shown in FIG. The pre-reading effect can be executed.

On the other hand, in the high base 2 state, the game is advanced mainly by the second operating device 140, so that a large number of second starting prizes occur. If you pre-read that the first start prize will occur in the middle of the high base 2 and the variation display will be a big hit, by intentionally interrupting the variation display of the special figure 2, the special figure 1 It is possible to generate a big hit. As described above, in the high base 2, it is not suitable to perform the prefetching for the special figure 1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the prefetching of Toku-zu 1 can be executed only in the high base 1, and the pre-reading of Toku-zu 1 is limited in the high base 2 to be executed in the high base 1. It is possible to diversify the production and improve the enjoyment of the game. In the high base 1, it is possible to execute the prefetch effect for the special figure 2.

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

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

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

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

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

When it is determined in S902 that it is not in the high base 2 state, it is confirmed whether or not the game state is the high base 1 state by the game state data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 103 (S909). When it is determined in S909 that the high base 1 state is set, it is confirmed whether or not the high base 1 set flag is set (S910). In S910, when the high base 1 set flag is set, the process proceeds to S906.

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

When it is not in the high base state in S909, it is the normal state because it is neither the high base 2 nor the high base 1. In this case, it is confirmed whether or not the normally set flag is set (S913). If the normally set flag is set in S913, the process proceeds to S906.

When the normal setting completion flag is not set in S913, the high opening display is erased and the background is set to the normal background (S914). Next, the normally set flag is set (S915), and the process proceeds to S906.

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

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

In addition, as shown in S904 and S911, a second operating device high opening display indicating that the second operating device 140 is in the high open state and a first operating state indicating that the first operating device 130 is in the high open state. The device high opening display can indicate which of the operating devices is in a high opening advantageous to the player. Further, as shown in S907 and S908, it is possible to set the high open display to the non-display state by detecting the player's motion. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest caused by executing the explanation display 90 for a player who does not need the explanation display 90.

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

First, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the current game state from the game state data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 103 (S950). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (S951). In S951, if it is in the high base state (high base 1 state or high base 2 state), the image of the right-handed instruction is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (S960), and the promotion display process ends.

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

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

In S957, a timer timing process is executed. The timer timing process is a process of decrementing the timer that counts the display time of the left-handed instruction. The left-handing instruction timer is set to, for example, 10 seconds when the actuator closing condition is first met, and the value of the timer is decremented every time the processing of S957 is passed. Next, it is determined whether or not the left-handed instruction display time has timed out (S958). If the left-handed instruction display time has not timed out, the processing ends. If the left-handing instruction display time has timed out, the left-handing instruction display is erased and the timer is reset (S959), and the prompting display process ends.

As shown in S951 to S953, when the actuating device (the first actuating device 130 or the second actuating device 140) is open despite the end of the high base state, the display of the left-hand hit instruction is limited. .. By doing this, even in a situation where the high base state has ended with the operating device open, it is possible to prevent the player from immediately giving a guide for left-handed strokes, and a game using the operating device is suitable. Can be realized.

Further, as shown in S951 to S955, if the actuating device is open even though the high base state has ended, the left-hand hit instruction is displayed based on the closing condition of the actuating device being satisfied. It By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from being played while the operating device is open, and it is possible to suitably realize the guide to the left hit.

In addition, as shown in S951 to S953, when the operating device is in the open state despite the completion of the high base state, the first operation notification LED 151 or the first operating notification LED 151 of the operating (opening) the first operating device 130 or The second operation notification LED 152 of the two-operation device 140 is kept on. In this way, even if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state ends with the operating device open, the first operation notification LED 151 or the second operation notification LED 152 continues to be lit, so that the player is opening. Therefore, it is possible to preferably realize the game using the actuating device without overlooking that.

Further, as shown in S951, S952, and S956, the left-hand striking instruction is displayed when the operating device is not operating and the high base state is completed. Therefore, the player can be suitably provided with left-handed guidance.

In S952, the command based on the operation of the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is not used to determine whether the operation device is open, but to the operation opening in the variable winning ball device 160. It may be possible to determine whether or not there is a prescribed number (two) of winnings to the corresponding first operating device 130 or the second operating device 140 after the winning of the prize has occurred, based on the detection of each winning switch. ..

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

FIG. 18 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment as seen from the front. In the second embodiment, a big hit via V winning is provided. In such a big win via V winning, the game ball that entered when the working opening of the V determination winning device 87 is open because the display result of the variable display of the special symbol is a small win of two types, the V winning is It occurs when entering the area 870. Here, the "two-class small hit" is not the small hit that can obtain the payout described in the first embodiment, but the small opening for opening the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 to generate the big hit through the V winning. It is a hit.

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

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and is capable of an advancing/retreating operation for opening/closing the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87. In the state where the operation opening of the V determination prize winning device 87 is closed due to the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a guide path, and the guide path from the right end to the left end. It is guided and falls from the left end. In the state where the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened due to the operating state of the movable part 872, the operating port of the V determining winning device 87 opens in the taxiway, so the game ball guided to the taxiway is operating port. It is possible to fall from the inside to the V determination winning device 87.

Inside the V-judgment winning device 87, a V-winning region 870 as a specific region and a non-specific region 871 other than the specific region are provided as winning regions in which game balls that have entered through the operation opening of the V-judging winning device 87 can win. Is provided on the bottom side. The V winning area 870 is provided in the center of the bottom of the V determination winning device 87 in the left-right direction. The non-specific areas 871 are provided on both sides of the V winning area 870.

The operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 and the V winning area 870 are provided at positions separated from each other in the left-right direction. When the game ball enters the inside of the V determination winning device 87 through the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is in the open state, for example, in the upper right side inside the V determination winning device 87. To the lower left side. The manner in which the balls fall is irregular depending on the manner of operation such as the amount of movement of the game ball when the V-judgment winning device 87 enters the operating port. The internal space of the V determination winning device 87 is configured (designed) so that about 1/10 of the falling game balls can enter the V winning area 870. As a result, in the V determination prize winning device 87, the game balls that have entered the operation opening of the V determination prize winning device 87 can enter the V winning region 870 at a rate of about 1 in 10 balls.

Among the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination prize device 87 from the operation opening of the V determination prize device 87, the game balls that have entered the V prize region 870 are detected by the V prize switch 87a. Further, a V determination count switch 15a is provided below the V winning switch 87a. All of the game balls that have entered the V winning area 870 and the game balls that have left the V winning area and entered the non-specific area 871 are detected by the V determination count switch 15a. In this way, all the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination prize winning device 87 from the operation opening of the V determination prize winning device 87 are detected by the V determination count switch 15a.

When the type 2 small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the game ball is won in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. Then, the big hit occurrence condition is satisfied, and the big hit game state is controlled. The jackpot that is generated by the V winning when the two-type jackpot is a jackpot is one of a plurality of jackpots (see FIG. 19).

Note that, as a modification example in which about 1/10 of the game balls can enter the V winning area 870, there are the following. For example, a predetermined obstacle (structure) may be provided inside the V determination winning device 87 so that the entered game balls are guided to the V prize area 870 at a rate of about 1/10. In addition, the internal structure of the V-judgment winning device 87 is configured so that the game ball that has entered the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87 always enters the V-winning region 870 when a small win of two types occurs. When it occurs, at a selection ratio of about 1/10, the opening time of the working opening of the V determination winning device 87 is set to the opening time (for example, 2 seconds) at which the game ball can win the working opening of the V determination winning device 87. It may be controlled (on the contrary, the operation port of the V determination prize winning device 87 is opened at an opening time (0.5 seconds or the like) at which the prize cannot be won at the selection ratio of about 9/10). In addition, a distribution device for distributing the game balls to the V prize area 870 and the non-specific area 871 is provided inside the V determination prize device 87, and the entered game balls are distributed to the V prize area 870 at a ratio of about 1/10. The operation of the distribution device may be controlled as described above.

When the player sits in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game ball so that the game ball wins in the first start winning slot 13 by left-handed hitting. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is aimed at the special variable winning ball device 20 which is switched from left hitting to right hitting. .. During the big hit game state, a game is performed in which the opened special variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by hitting it to the right. Right hit notification is given during the big hit game state. Specifically, a display such as “Aim right” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

After the jackpot game state is over, if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is reached, the game is continued by right hitting. After the big hit game, if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is reached, the high base notification for informing that the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is started is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. .. Further, at the start of the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state, a right-hand strike notification is also given. If the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is not reached after the jackpot gaming state is over, the normal state (low accurate low base state) is controlled, so switching from right-handed to left-handed is made to the first start winning opening 13. Play the game so that the game ball wins. When the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state is not reached, the player is urged to return to the left-handed hit and play the game based on the establishment of a predetermined right-handed end condition on the screen of the effect display device 9. Left-handed notification is given.

When a normal hit occurs when the gaming state is the high base 1 state, the opening pattern when the open wing piece of the variable winning ball device 160 is in the open state, and the distribution device 170 is the first operation. The game ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 160 is controlled to enter the first operating port 171 in accordance with the operation pattern at the position where the game ball enters the opening 171. Therefore, in the high base 1 state, it is possible to easily enter the game ball into the first operating port 171. In addition, when the common figure hit occurs when the game state is the high base 2 state, the opening pattern when the open wing piece of the variable winning ball device 160 is in the open state, and the distribution device 170 is the first. The game ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 160 is controlled to enter the second operation port 172 in accordance with the operation pattern at the position where the game ball enters the second operation port 172. Therefore, in the high base 2 state, it is possible to easily enter the game ball into the second operation port 172.

In addition, in the first special symbol variation due to the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening or the first starting winning opening 13 in the first operating device 130, a big hit occurs, but a two-class small hit does not occur. On the other hand, in the second special symbol variation due to the game ball passing through the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140, two kinds of small hits may occur along with the big hit. Therefore, the small win of the second kind is executed only when the second start winning is generated by the right hit.

In the high base state (high base 1 state or high base 2 state), when the game ball passes through the second start winning hole in the second actuating device 140, and two types of small hits occur, a small hit game In the state, since the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the player can play the game aiming at the V determination winning device 87 while right-handed. At the start of the small hitting game state, a small hitting start notification for notifying that the small hitting game state is started on the screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. In addition, at the start of the small hitting game state, right-handed notification is also performed. By this notification, the player can pass the game ball inside the V determination winning device 87 while the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is open.

When the working hole of the V determination prize winning device 87 is in the open state due to the small hitting game state, the game ball falls inside the V judging prize winning device 87 from the working aperture, enters the V winning region 870, and is detected. When a V winning occurs, a big hit occurs. When a V winning is generated, a V winning notification for notifying that a V winning has been generated is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. When the small hitting game state ends, a small hitting end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hitting game state has ended. After the small hit ends, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened. Therefore, the player aims at the special variable winning ball device 20 and plays the game.

Further, when a game is aimed at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hitting game state, when the game ball does not enter the V winning region 870 but enters the non-specific region 871 other than the V winning region 870, No big hits. In this way, when the V winning is not generated during the small hitting game state, the V winning failure notification for notifying the failure of the V winning is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the small hitting game state ends, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to right-handedly hit the variable winning ball device 160 and plays the game. In addition, when the time saving state ends, the game is played so that the right-handed ball is switched to the left-handed ball and the game ball is won in the first start winning hole 13. At the end of the time saving state, a time saving end notification for notifying that the time saving has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left hit notification for prompting the player to return to left hit and play a game are performed.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a hit type table according to the second embodiment. FIGS. 19(A) to 19(C) show a big hit type table in each game state, and FIG. 19(D) shows a small hit type table. In the big hit type table of FIGS. 19(A) to (C), a hit occurrence condition, a hit determination rate, a control state (game state) after hit, and the number of times of opening (round number) ), and the opening time of each round in hits is shown. In addition, in the small hit type table of FIG. 19D, for two kinds of small hits, a hit occurrence condition, a probability of a small hit, a passing ratio to a V winning area, a number of times the working opening of the V winning determination device is opened ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of the working opening of the V winning determination device are shown. In this embodiment, as a type of hit, a high base 2 hour short and big hit, a high base 1 hour short and big hit, a normal big hit, and a small hit (two kinds of small hits) are provided.

As shown in FIG. 19(A), when the gaming state is low base, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 hour short jackpot is decided at a determination rate of 20%. It is decided to be a high base 1 hour short jackpot at a decision rate of 30%, and a regular jackpot at a decision rate of 50%.

In the high base 2 hour junior big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 2 hour-short jackpot of the first special symbol, the high base when the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times when the time-saving state by the high base 2 is satisfied. 2 state ends. In addition, in the high base 1 hour junior large hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 1 hour and hour jackpot of the first special symbol, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the variable display number of the first special symbol, 10 times the variable display number of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when the total number of variable displays with the second special symbol reaches one of the 100 end conditions. In addition, in the normal big hit, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. Usually, after the jackpot is over, the state is not controlled to the short-time state and the low base state is maintained (the low base state is maintained).

As shown in FIG. 19(B), when the gaming state is high base 1, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 hour short big hit at a determination rate of 50% The high base 1 hour junior big hit is decided at a decision rate of 50%. Also, when the gaming state is high base 1, when it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 hour short jackpot is decided at a decision rate of 60%, and the 40% decision It is decided to be a high base 1 hour junior big hit in proportion.

In the high base 2 hour junior big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 2 hour-short jackpot of the first special symbol, the high base when the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times when the time-saving state by the high base 2 is satisfied. 2 state ends. In addition, in the high base 1 hour junior large hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 1 hour and hour jackpot of the first special symbol, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the variable display number of the first special symbol, 10 times the variable display number of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when the total number of variable displays with the second special symbol reaches one of the 100 end conditions.

In addition, in the high base 2 hour junior big hit of the second special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 2 hour-short jackpot of the second special symbol, the high-base 2 when the time saving condition by the high base 2 is the total number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol being 100 times, the high base is satisfied. 2 state ends. In addition, in the high base 1 hour junior big hit of the second special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 1 time-saving jackpot of the second special symbol, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the variable display number of the first special symbol, 10 times the variable display number of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when the total number of variable displays with the second special symbol reaches one of the 100 end conditions.

As shown in FIG. 19C, when the gaming state is high base 2, when it is determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 hour short big hit at a determination rate of 50% The high base 1 hour junior big hit is decided at a decision rate of 50%. Also, when the gaming state is high base 2, when it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol is the big hit display result, the high base 2 hour junior big hit is decided at a decision rate of 70%, and the decision of 30% It is decided to be a high base 1 hour junior big hit in proportion.

In the high base 2 hour junior big hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 15, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 2 hour-short jackpot of the first special symbol, the high base when the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times when the time-saving state by the high base 2 is satisfied. 2 state ends. In addition, in the high base 1 hour junior large hit of the first special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 1 hour and hour jackpot of the first special symbol, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the variable display number of the first special symbol, 10 times the variable display number of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when the total number of variable displays with the second special symbol reaches one of the 100 end conditions.

In addition, in the high base 2 hour junior big hit of the second special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 15, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 2 hour-short jackpot of the second special symbol, the high-base 2 when the time saving condition by the high base 2 is the total number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol being 100 times, the high base is satisfied. 2 state ends. In addition, in the high base 1 hour junior big hit of the second special symbol, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is 4, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. After the end of the high base 1 time-saving jackpot of the second special symbol, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the variable display number of the first special symbol, 10 times the variable display number of the second special symbol, and the first special symbol. The high base 1 state ends when the total number of variable displays with the second special symbol reaches one of the 100 end conditions.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19(D), two kinds of small hits are generated by the small hit determination based on the second special symbol. The probability of occurrence of 2 kinds of small hits by the 2nd special symbol is 199/200, and the display result of the variable display of the 2nd special symbol is almost the 2nd kind of small hit. When two kinds of small hits occur, in the small hitting game state, the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened twice, and the opening time is once for 0.5 seconds. When the operation opening of the V determination prize winning device 87 is in the open state, the ratio of the game ball falling into the V determination prize winning device 87 from the operation aperture and entering the V prize winning area 870 is 1/10. The game control state after the small hit game state is the same as before the small hit.

Here, in the first special symbol (special figure 1) and the second special symbol (special figure 2), it is easy to determine that the big hit due to the second special symbol is an advantageous big hit. For example, in the high base 2 state of FIG. 19(C), in the big hit with the second special symbol, the number of rounds is larger (15R) than the big hit with the first special symbol, it is likely to be decided. When the high base 2, the rate of opening the second actuating device 140 is high, so the variable display due to the second special symbol is likely to occur, and further, the variation due to the second special symbol is more variable than the variable display due to the first special symbol. Since the display is advantageous, it can be said that the high base 2 is the most advantageous state for the player. And, among the big hits which are generated by the variable display of the second special symbol of the high base 2, the big hit which becomes the high base 2 next time is the most advantageous big hit for the player. Therefore, in such a high base 2 state, the player plays a game aiming at the most advantageous big hit.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C, the high base 1 and the high base 2 have different end conditions for saving time. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the playability in the high base state and improve the enjoyment of the game. For example, in the high base 2, the rate at which the second actuating device 140 opens is high, so in the ending condition that the variation between the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times, the second special symbol is a high percentage. Will fluctuate. On the other hand, in the high base 1, the rate at which the first actuator 130 opens is high. In such a situation, the fluctuation of the first special symbol is 100 times, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is 10 times, and the total fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 times, whichever ends. When the condition is satisfied, the high base 1 ends. Therefore, in the high base 2, it is most advantageous that the variable display by the second special symbol is executed, but also in the high base 1, the second operating device 140 is opened to some extent, and the variable display by the second special symbol is displayed. May be executed, the variation of the second special symbol during the high base 1 can change the number of times less than the first special symbol by changing the number of the first special symbol can end, so diversifying the game You can

FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) of the second embodiment. Note that FIG. 20 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. Further, the description of the parts that have the same functions as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

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

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

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

In addition, to determine whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to a big hit game state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not to do it. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means to decide whether or not.

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

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

The commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H) are display result designating commands indicating whether to make a big hit, a small hit, or a big hit, and a big hit type.

Commands A001 to A003 (H) are big hit start designation commands for designating the start of the big hit game state for each kind of big hit.

The commands A301 to A303 (H) are big hit end designation commands for designating the end of the big hit game state for each type of big hit.

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

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

The command C200 (H) is a V winning designation command that designates that a V winning has occurred.

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

The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether the display result of the variable display is a big hit, a small hit or a big hit, and a big hit type in the case of a big hit. The fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining the fluctuation pattern and controlling the fluctuation time timer to start counting.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the production control microcomputer 100 to transmit the display result designation command. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process after the change time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process has elapsed. Special symbol stop process (S304), the variation display in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b when the passage of the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a processing of performing control for opening the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit game state is entered. In the process of opening the special winning opening (S306), the control for transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, the process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. Processing. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the big hit ending process is performed. The big hit ending process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the big hit game state.

The small hit opening pre-process (S308) is a process of performing control for opening the working opening in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit game state is entered. The small hitting open process (S309) is a process of confirming whether or not the game ball has won V in the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, and transmitting a V winning designation command when the player has won V. Is a process of performing a process such as transmitting a small hit end designation command at the end timing of the small hit.

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

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

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

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

In the process of S604, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a pattern corresponding to the extracted numerical data is used for the left and the middle, respectively, using the falling symbol determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that result in variable display of the right effect symbols. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach outliers, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the jackpot symbols, it is corrected to be a combination of outliers (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number accidentally becomes a reach symbol, correction is made so that it is a combination of non-reach deviation symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

When it is determined that it is not the non-reach variation pattern in the processing of S602 (when it is determined to be the reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol that constitutes the reach symbol combination is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the process of S605, numerical data (random number) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the falling symbol determination data table. The symbols corresponding to the random numbers that match the values of the counters extracted from SR1-2 are determined as the stop symbols of the middle symbols, which are determined as the stop symbols of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. Further, also in this case, when it happens to be a combination of big hit symbols, each stop symbol is determined by correcting so that it becomes a combination of outlying symbols (for example, correction by shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

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

In S603, the combination of winning symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 4 designation command is stored in the display result specification command storage area, the type of big hit is determined and the combination of big hit symbols is selected and determined. .. The symbol thus determined is used as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result before being controlled to the big hit game state.

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

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the pattern variation control pattern table according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns specified by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S616. Of the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, any production control pattern corresponding to the specified various production operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 during the period from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final effect symbol which is the final stop symbol. Data showing the control contents of various display operations such as variable display operation of symbols, effect display operation in reach effect, effect display operation by effect of pseudo-relation, and effect display operation in advance notice effect are plural kinds as symbol change control patterns. It is stored.

Further, each symbol variation control pattern, for example, production control process timer set value, production control process timer determination value, production display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and end code such as variation display of production symbols. It includes control data for controlling various production operations in accordance with the contents, and the contents of various production controls, the timing of production control switching, and the like are set in time series.

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

After executing the process of S619, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), a rendering device (rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, a rendering component as a rendering component). Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production part is started (S620). For example, according to the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including the effect symbol) according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting/extinguishing control of light emitting bodies such as various LEDs. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

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

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the control state after hitting and the type of special effect according to the second embodiment. Here, the special effect is an effect that suggests whether or not to shift to the high base 2 state when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The high base 2 state is more advantageous for the player because the second start winning is more likely to occur than the high base 1 state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect that suggests such an advantageous state.

In FIG. 25, whether the special effect is executed or not and the special effect when the control is performed after the jackpot game is in the high base 2 state and the high base 1 state, respectively. A total of 100 numbers of special effect selection random numbers SR2 (numerical range of 1 to 100), which is one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 100, are assigned to the types as selection targets.

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

As shown in FIG. 25, when the gaming state after hitting is the high base 2, the special effect is easily executed, and among the special effects, the special effect B is easier to be executed than the special effect A. .. Further, when the gaming state after hitting is the high base 1, the special effect is not executed at a high rate. Furthermore, when the gaming state after hitting is the high base 1, the special effect A is easier to be executed than the special effect B among the special effects. From these facts, the high base 2 is more likely to execute the special effect than the high base 1, and the special effect B is controlled to the high base 2 more than the special effect A. Therefore, when the special effect is executed, it can be expected to be controlled to the high base 2. Moreover, when the special effect B is executed among the special effects, it can be expected to be controlled to the high base 2. In other words, it can be said that you can expect a big hit with a large number of rounds. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to the special effect mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

In S651, if the current game state is the high base 1 state, it is confirmed whether or not the current variation display is a big hit display result (S652). In S652, whether or not the variable display is the big hit display result is displayed in the display result designation command storage area by, for example, receiving the display result 2 designation command to the display result 4 designation command during the current variation display. It is determined by whether or not the result 2 designation command to the display result 4 designation command are stored. In S652, if the variable display this time is not the big hit display result, the process ends.

In S652, when it is determined that the current variation display is the big hit display result, it is confirmed whether or not the current variation display is the variation display by the second special symbol (S653). In S653, when the variable display this time is not the variable display by the second special symbol, the process ends. In S653, when the variable display this time is the variable display based on the second special symbol, whether or not to execute the special effect and the type of the special effect are determined by the special effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 25 (S654). Whether or not the special effect is executed and the type of the special effect are different depending on the game state after the big hit. After that, the special effect process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the change effect display layer is a display layer that provides an effect area in which an effect image used in the effect of changing the hold display (hold display change effect) or the effect of changing the active display (active display change effect) is displayed. Yes, the Z value is set so that it is on the rear side of the small symbol display layer, but on the front side of the decorative symbol display layer. As a result, the effect images used in the pending display change effect and the active display change effect can be arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the decorative pattern. In this way, the effect image showing the change effect character that is the specific effect image can be arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image that shows the decorative pattern (effect pattern) that is the identification information image.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an execution example of the effect of the third embodiment. In FIG. 28, a case is shown in which the look-ahead notice effect is executed a plurality of times for one hold display. As shown in FIG. 28, the look-ahead notice effect executed for the hold display is particularly referred to as a hold change effect. In the execution example of the effect shown in FIG. 28, of the first hold display area 5HL showing the first hold storage number and the second hold display area 5HR showing the second hold storage number, with respect to the first hold display area 5HL. The pending change effect is executed. In the hold change effect, whether or not to execute the hold change effect is determined in the prefetching notice process shown in S500 of FIG. Further, when the prefetching notice effect is executed, based on the current number of held memories, which hold display is exhausted, the hold change effect is executed and what kind of hold display is changed. Detailed effect settings related to the pending change effect such as whether or not to perform it are determined. Note that the effect image showing the character CH1 for the pending change effect is displayed, but the effect of so-called gaze for which the pending change is not performed is determined in the process of S500.

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

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

Following the end of the variable display as shown in FIG. 28(D), as shown in FIG. 28(E), the variable display of effect symbols and small symbols based on the next pending storage is started. The pending change effect is not executed during the variable display this time. Further, when the variable display of the effect symbol and the small symbol as shown in FIG. 28E is started, the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 becomes the action mode.

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

Then, the pending change effect as shown in FIG. 28H is executed during the execution of the variable display this time. In FIG. 28(H), the character CH1 emits a beam in response to the target hold display. After the effect shown in FIG. 28(H) is executed, as shown in FIG. 28(I), the display mode of the target hold display changes to red (black circle in FIG. 28(I)). Then, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 31, the display mode of the effect image showing the character CH1 becomes the stationary mode.

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

FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a display example of a screen during variable display according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 29A, during variable display (during change), the effect symbol changes in the left, middle, and right variable display areas (downward arrow in the figure). The lower left of the screen shows a hold display. The volume adjustment display VL can be displayed by operating the stick controller 122 even during such variable display. The image showing the volume adjustment display VL is displayed on the frontmost side of the layers shown in FIG. 27. The image showing the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed on the same layer as the small symbol display layer and at a position different from the small symbol display layer.

As shown in FIG. 29(B), when the stick controller 122 is operated during the change, the volume adjustment display VL is superposed and displayed so as to partially overlap with the changing effect design. Such a volume adjustment display VL is displayed for 3 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 29C, when the stick controller 122 is operated even during the reach, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed so as to be partially overlapped with the changing reach pattern. ..

However, as shown in FIG. 29D, when the variable display is stopped, the volume adjustment display VL is erased even 3 seconds after the volume adjustment display VL is displayed. Here, since the display result of the variable display when the variable display is stopped is important information for the game, the volume adjustment display VL is displayed while the variable display is stopped and the display result of the final symbol is displayed. It is difficult to recognize the display result if it is superimposed and displayed on the effect design. Therefore, when the variable display is ended before the elapse of 3 seconds, the volume adjustment display VL is also ended, so that it is possible to prevent the display result of the variable display from being visually recognized.

Here, it is preferable that the volume adjustment display VL during the variable display has a larger display image than the volume adjustment display VL displayed during the demo screen display. This is to make it easier for the player to understand the changing volume adjustment display VL. However, in the volume adjustment display VL, the image size may be the same between the variable display and the demo screen display, or the image may be larger during the demo screen display than during the variable display. You may Further, during the variable display, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed at a position that does not overlap the effect design. Further, when the reach is changed to the super reach, the volume adjustment display VL may be displayed with an image smaller than that before the reach in the development destination. In this way, the display position and size of the volume adjustment display VL can be changed as appropriate.

Further, it is preferable that the volume adjustment display VL during the variable display is transparently displayed so that the notice executed during the variable display is visible, and the notice displayed behind can be seen. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the notice of the variable display from being completely invisible due to the volume adjustment display VL.

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

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

(3) As shown in S904 and S911 of FIG. 16, it is indicated that the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 are highly opened due to different notifications. It can be shown to the player. In this way, it is possible to indicate to the player which actuating device is to be opened by different notification modes.

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

(5) As shown in FIGS. 15(B) and 15(D), the explanation display 90 can be erased by the action of the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having an interest in the explanation display 90 by performing the explanation display 90.

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

(7) As shown in FIG. 15, in the high base 2, the pending change effect is not executed for the pending display corresponding to the first special symbol fluctuation, but in the high base 1, it corresponds to the first special symbol fluctuation. It is possible to execute the hold change effect for the hold display. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the effect executed in the high base 1 and improve the interest of the game.

(8) As shown in FIG. 1, in the high base 1 and the high base 2, the right-handed player is more likely to win the starting prize than the left-handed player. Therefore, by distinguishing between left-handed play and right-handed play according to the game state, the interest of the game is improved.

(9) As shown in FIG. 1, a first operation detection switch 161 capable of detecting the operation of the first operation device 130 and a second operation detection switch 162 capable of detecting the operation of the second operation device 140 are provided. .. In this way, by detecting the operating states of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140, it is possible to prevent fraud and trouble with the operating device.

(10) As shown in S45 to S49 of FIG. 9, the security signal is transmitted when the period during which the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is operating continues for a predetermined period. By doing so, it is possible to inform that the actuating device is left in the open state due to improper operation or some abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being played while the operating device continues for a predetermined period.

(11) As shown in S951 to S953 of FIG. 17, when the operating device is open despite the completion of the high base state, the display of the left-handed instruction is limited. By doing this, even in a situation where the high base state has ended with the operating device open, it is possible to prevent the player from immediately giving a guide for left-handed strokes, and a game using the operating device is suitable. Can be realized.

(12) As shown in S951 to S955 of FIG. 17, when the operating device is open even though the high base state has ended, the left-handing instruction is issued based on the closing condition of the operating device being satisfied. The display is executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from being played while the operating device is open, and it is possible to suitably realize the guide to the left hit.

(13) As shown in S951 to S953 of FIG. 17, when the operating device is open despite the completion of the high base state, the first operating notification LED 151 of the operating first operating device 130 or The second operation notification LED 152 of the second operation device 140 is kept on. In this way, even if the high base 1 state or the high base 2 state ends with the operating device open, the first operation informing LED 151 or the second operation informing LED 152 continues to be lit, so the operating device was used. The game can be suitably realized.

(14) As shown in S951, S952, and S956 of FIG. 17, the leftward instruction is displayed when the operating device is not operating and the high base state is completed. Therefore, the player can be suitably provided with left-handed guidance.

(15) As shown in FIG. 3, the number of payout prize balls in the second actuating device 140 is three, whereas the number of payout prize balls in the first actuating device 130 is one. In this way, the number of payout prize balls is greater in the second starting winning opening in the second operating device 140 than in the first starting winning opening in the first operating device 130. In this way, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

(16) As shown in FIG. 2(D), the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different proportions determined for one type of small hit. In this way, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

(17) The game state is not changed before and after the small hit of the first kind. Therefore, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

(18) As shown in FIG. 2(C), the 15R jackpot which is advantageous to the player is more likely to be determined when the jackpot is achieved by the second special symbol than when the jackpot is achieved by the first special symbol. In this way, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

(19) As shown in FIG. 2(D), when the first special symbol is the first prize, the second special symbol is the first prize. There are many expected passage rates. In this way, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

(20) As shown in FIG. 3, the number of payout prize balls is larger in the second start winning opening than in the first starting winning opening. In this way, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

(21) As shown in FIG. 2(D), one kind small hit A and one kind small hit B are provided. In this way, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

(22) For the big hit and the first kind small hit, the same opening mode is provided as the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 20 at the start of each lamp operation. In this way, the game can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

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

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

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

(26) As shown in FIG. 19, the time saving state by the high base 1 is 100 times the total number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and 10 times the variable display number of the second special symbol. When the end condition of is satisfied, it ends. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the playability in the high base state and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(27) As shown in FIGS. 28(D), (F), and (I), in the period in which the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed, the effect image showing the character CH1 is set in the still mode. With this configuration, the derived display result can be easily recognized by the player, and the display result can be reliably prevented from being erroneously recognized.

[Other modifications]
Next, other modifications and characteristic points will be listed below.

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

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the case where two LEDs for notifying that the vehicle is in the high base state is provided is shown. However, only one LED may be used to notify that the vehicle is in the high base state. Then, it may be informed whether it is in the high base 1 or the high base 2 by the notification mode (color to be displayed) of the LED.

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

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the open wing pieces of the variable winning ball device 160 are provided with a plurality of open patterns, and the distribution device 170 performs a certain operation according to the open patterns. However, the distribution device 170 may be a device that is constantly operating after the power is turned on. In such a case, it is preferable to arrange the first operating device 130 at a position higher than the second operating device 140 so that it is not possible to aim at generating a start winning prize for the second special symbol, which is a playability.

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

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the explanation display 90 indicates which one of the first operating device 130 and the second operating device 140 is in the high open state, which is advantageous for the player, and the description will be given. It has been described that the display 90 can be erased by the action of the player. Here, in the case where a big hit occurs when the explanation display 90 is erased, the deletion may be continued, or the explanation display 90 may be restarted after the big hit. Further, when the explanation display 90 is erased in the high base 1 state, the explanation display 90 is maintained to be erased after the big hit, but when the explanation display 90 is erased in the high base 2 state, the big hit The explanation display 90 may be restarted later.

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

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the background is different between the high base 1 and the high base 2 is shown. However, the effects other than the background may be different between the high base 1 and the high base 2. For example, the advance notice effect indicating the jackpot expectation degree may be different between the high base 1 and the high base 2. In addition, the effect pattern and the character which do not suggest the expectation of the big hit may be different between the high base 1 and the high base 2. Further, the changing music may be different between high bass 1 and high bass 2.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the background is different between the high base 1 and the high base 2. However, although some effects differ between the high base 1 and the high base 2, a common performance may be provided.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, when the operating device is in the open state even though the high base state has ended, the left-handing instruction is limited to turn on the LED of the operating device in the open state. I explained. However, even if the high base state has ended, if the actuating device is open, a message "The operating device is open, please aim" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. You may By doing so, it is possible to inform the player that the operating device is open in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, in such a case, if the sensor that detects the open state of the operating device is turned on even though two game balls have entered the operating measures, "It is an error. Please stop the game. Message may be displayed and the hall manager may be notified of the error. Further, the error notification may be notified to either one of the hall computer or the pachinko gaming machine 1, or may be notified to both.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, a case where the security signal is transmitted when a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed after the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 was turned on. Indicated. However, the determination of whether there is an error (determination of transmission of the security signal) may be performed by a method other than the time determination. For example, an error may occur when a predetermined number of fluctuations is detected after the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is turned on. Also, an error may be generated when the number of launch balls to be launched toward the game area 7 exceeds a predetermined number after the first operation detection switch 161 or the second operation detection switch 162 is turned on.

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

(13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S951 to S953, the case where the leftward instruction is limited when the operating device is open despite the end of the high base state has been described. Such a left-handing instruction restriction method does not prohibit the left-handing instruction, and may be displayed in a less noticeable manner (small display, etc.) than when the actuator is not opened. It may be displayed at a position different from the case where it is not displayed (normally, it is displayed at the center of the screen, and when it is open, it is displayed at the corner of the screen).

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the right-hand striking instruction is not performed when the operating device is open despite the completion of the high base state has been described. However, the right-handing instruction may be continuously issued when the actuator is still open despite the termination of the high base state. Further, when the right-handing instruction is continuously given, the left-handing instruction may be given when the closing of the second operating device 140 is detected.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S951 to S953 of FIG. 17, control for continuing lighting of the operation notification LED when the operating device is open despite the completion of the high base state. Was being done. However, if the actuating device is open despite the termination of the high base state, the actuation notification LED may be turned on when it is detected that the actuating device is open.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the first special symbol and the second special symbol shown in FIG. However, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may have different jackpot advantages because the probability rates of probability changes are different.

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

(18) In the embodiment described above, as shown in S651 to S654 of FIG. 26, the special effect is not executed when the variable display by the first special symbol is executed in the high base 1, and the high base 1 is in the middle. When the variable display by the second special symbol is executed, it was an effect indicating whether or not to shift to the high base 2. Such a special effect was an effect that suggests a big hit to be executed when a big hit display result is obtained. However, the special effect may be executed when the display result is out of order.

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

(20) In the above-described embodiment, the opening condition of the first operating device 130 and the opening condition of the second operating device 140 may not be satisfied at the same time. That is, when the open blade of one actuator is operating in the open state, the open blade of the other actuator is in the open state until the closing condition of the open blade of the operating actuator is completed. You may decide not to.

(21) In the embodiment described above, the jackpot that can be executed based on the variable display result of the second special symbol is advantageous to the player as compared to the jackpot that can be executed based on the variable display result of the first special symbol. I explained an example where a big jackpot is easily selected. About the big hit that can be executed based on the variable display result of the second special symbol, as an example in which the big hit that is advantageous to the player is easily selected, compared to the big hit that can be executed based on the variable display result of the first special symbol, For example, there are many fluctuation display times that the short-time state continues after the jackpot gaming state is high, there are many fluctuation display times that the high base state continues after the jackpot gaming state ends, and fluctuation display that the probability change state continues after the jackpot gaming state continues Any one or any of the items that are advantageous to various players, such as a large number of times, a large number of rounds in the big hit game state, and a large number of winable rounds in the big hit game state. It may be any as long as it is an advantageous big hit by a plurality of combinations.

(22) 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. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) having a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as the second effect control board.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 uses another board (for example, as shown in FIG. 3) a sound output board 70, a lamp driver board 35, or the like shown in FIG. 3, or a sound/lamp board having a function by a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function by a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control or lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or is changed to, for example, a simplified command to control the effect display device 9 to control the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 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 board 35 or the sound/lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the effect control microcomputer 100, or a voice output may be performed. It may be performed by a control means such as the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or a microcomputer mounted on the sound/lamp board.

(24) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer of the variation pattern indicating the variation time and the variation pattern such as the type of reach production and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, one variation is set at the start of variation. Although the example of transmitting the variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer determines whether or not there is a pseudo-relation with the first command, whether or not there is a sliding effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the variation time and the variation mode before (before stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called second stop if not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the variation time or variation mode of (after). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 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 gaming control microcomputer notifies each of the two commands of the variation time, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. Good. 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. Note 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. As described above, in the configuration in which the variation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the determination result of the display result by the winning effect process, Alternatively, the prefetching announcement information may be executed based on the transmission of the prefetching determination information such as the variation pattern type and the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-relation is an effect display that is shown as if a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of pending storages are continuously performed although the fluctuations are originally one fluctuation corresponding to one pending storage. Abbreviation for continuous variation. In addition, the term “slip” means an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

(25) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is distributed to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing the game points, so that a ball lending operation can be performed. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the shooting operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning. Although the gaming machine which pays out the game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described, the game medium is enclosed, and the game point without paying out the game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of the prize ( An enclosed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing the game points, so that a ball lending operation can be performed. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the shooting operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

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

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

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

(29) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", or lighting patterns of each segment that is not limited to numbers or symbols are provided. An example of variable display (variable display) is shown. However, the variable display result (variable display result) displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b and the special symbol that is variably displayed are numbers indicating "0" to "9" or "-". It is not limited to a structure including a symbol indicating "." For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). Alternately repeating and is also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, a display of blinking "-" is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "miss", etc.) Displaying is also included in the variable display of special symbols. In addition, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design is also included in the variable display of decorative design. The lighting pattern in the variable display of the normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost design) Alternate repetition is usually included in the variable display of symbols. Further, the decorative design or the normal design displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative design or the normal design displayed as the variable display result.

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

1 pachinko gaming machine, 7 gaming area, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 100 microcomputer for production control, 560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (2)

A first variable display means for deriving display is carried out for displaying results variable display based on the first start-up region provided in the game area game media passes, the game medium and the second start-up region provided in the game area There a second variable display means for deriving display the display result performs variable display based on the fact passed, the display of one of the variable display of said first variable display means and the second variable display means When the result is a specific display result, the gaming machine can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Variable means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium cannot enter or is harder to enter than the first state,
A first operation area and a second operation area through which the game medium that has entered the variable means can pass,
First operating means provided inside the first starting area, and based on the fact that the game medium passes through the first operating area, the first operating means operates so that the game medium can pass through the first starting area,
Second operating means provided inside the second starting area, and based on the fact that the game medium passes through the second operating area, the second operating means operates so that the game medium can pass through the second starting area.
State control means capable of controlling into a first operating state in which the ratio of the first operating means operating is higher than in a normal state and a second operating state in which the ratio of operating the second operating means is higher than in a normal state;
Detecting means for detecting the operating states of the first operating means and the second operating means ;
A pre-reading effect executing means capable of executing a pre-reading effect that suggests the possibility that the display result of the variable display will be the specific display result is provided, and
The prefetching effect executing means does not execute the prefetching effect on the variable display based on the game medium passing through the first starting area in the second operating state, and the first starting in the first operating state. It is possible to execute the prefetching effect on the variable display based on the passage of the game medium through the area,
The game area includes a first path and a second path in which the flow direction of the game medium is different,
In the normal state, the game medium flowing down the first route is more advantageous for the player than the case where the game medium flowing down the second route,
In the first operating state and the second operating state, the game medium flowing down the second path is more advantageous to the player than the game medium flowing down the first path. Machine. Further provided is a launch promotion notification means capable of executing a launch promotion notification for promoting the launch of the game medium so as to flow down the first path or the second path,
The launch promotion notification means can limit the launch promotion notification when the first operation means or the second operation means is operating when the first operation state or the second operation state ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein