JP6725553B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into the game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is the specific display result, the gaming state (game Therefore, there is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

Also, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (the so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is an advantageous state for the player who can easily hit the ball, or an advantageous state for the player. That is, the right is generated and the condition for paying out the prize balls is easily established.

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

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left-middle-right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time, and stop and shake in a state of being consistent with a specific display result. It is possible that a big hit occurs before the final result is displayed, because it is moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The production performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device is not the specific display result, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Some such gaming machines are configured so that the count display can be updated and displayed based on a predetermined trigger. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a game ball enters a normal winning opening, the first normal prize transmission effect that displays character information of "+3" and outputs a sound of "chareen" is executed, and payout points are given. If the game ball enters the first variable winning device after displaying the character information of "00003pt" as P1, the character information of "+15" is displayed and the sound effect of "Zukyun" is output. It is described that the prize transmission effect is executed and the character information “00018pt” (cumulative count display) is displayed as the payout point P1.

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

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, no consideration is given to the mode of updating and displaying the count display, and there is room for improvement regarding the update display of the count display.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game when the count display is updated and displayed.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is based on a predetermined trigger (for example, a gaming ball winning at a special winning opening or a special winning opening 24) . Count display execution means capable of updating and displaying a count display (for example, prize ball number display) indicating the number of prize balls given to the player (for example, a portion of the production control microcomputer 200 that executes step S707). The counting display executing means has a first pattern in which a period until the updated counting result is displayed is a first period, and a period in which the updated counting result is displayed is longer than the first period. The count display can be updated and displayed by the second pattern which is two periods (for example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern, the number of prize balls is displayed at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds)). When the number of prize balls is increased by 1 and the number of prize balls display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds), comprising a predetermined condition advantageous for is the player can impart prize balls to a player, and a favorable state of prize balls is likely to be granted than is the predetermined state can impart prize balls to a player The state control means is further provided with a state control means capable of controlling a plurality of states, and the state control means is controllable to a specific state that is more easily controlled to a predetermined state than a normal state . A second specific state in which prize balls are more likely to be given than in the specific state, and when the advantageous state is controlled, the count display can be displayed in the first display mode, and the first specific state is controlled. The counting display can be displayed in a second display mode different from the first display mode when the display mode is being controlled, and when the second specific state is controlled, either the first display mode or the second display mode is displayed. and is also capable of displaying the count displayed in different third display mode, the counting display execution means, when it is controlled to an advantageous state, Ri by the counting display displayed in the first display mode to the first pattern update displays, when it is controlled to the first specific state, the count display displayed in the second display mode updates displayed by the first pattern, when it is controlled to a second specific condition, the 3, characterized in that by Ri update display the count display that is displayed on the display mode to the second pattern. According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of patterns for updating and displaying the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the count display is updated and displayed.
Variable means that can give a prize ball to the player based on the entry of the game medium,
Further comprising a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
Specific effect execution means,
When the game medium enters the variable means while being controlled to the second specific state, the specific effect can be executed,
If the game medium enters the variable means while being controlled to either the advantageous state or the first specific state, the specific effect may not be executed.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a state control means (eg, a game control microcomputer, which can be controlled into a plurality of states including at least a first state (eg, big hit game state) and a second state (eg, second KT state) 560 in steps S305 to S307, S355 to S357, S2208A, and S2210B), the count display execution means can update and display the count display by the first pattern when the count display execution means is controlled to the first state. When the second state is controlled, the count display can be updated and displayed by the second pattern (for example, in the big hit game state, the number of prize balls is displayed in the big hit pattern display 300 by the big hit pattern). The number of prize balls is increased by one, and in the second KT state, the number of prize balls is increased by one in the prize number display 305 displayed by the second KT pattern). According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display depending on the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the state control means can control to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) advantageous to the player (for example, the game control microcomputer 56 executes steps S358 to S360). However, as the first state, it is possible to control to a specific state (for example, a big hit game state) which is more advantageous to the player than the special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, steps S305 to S307, S355). Based on the fact that the special condition is satisfied (for example, 16R probability variation big hit) as the second state, a special state (for example, the first state) is executed as compared to before the special condition is satisfied. It may be possible to control to a special state in which the frequency of control to the 2KT state) is increased (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to execute steps S2208A and S2210B). According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display depending on the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

(Means 4) When the special state is controlled by the means 3, the winning frequency of the game medium is low as compared with the case where the special state is controlled (for example, in the big hit game state, a game ball per round) While up to 10 balls can be won, in the second KT state, it is possible to win 1 to 3 game balls during one small hit game), and the count display executing means is special. When the state is controlled, the count display is updated and displayed at a slower update speed than in the case where the state is controlled to the specific state (for example, the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern in the big hit game state). In the case of displaying, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds), and in the case of displaying the number of prize balls 305 in the second KT pattern in the second KT state, The number of prize balls may be increased by one at two speeds (for example, 0.5 seconds). According to such a configuration, since the winning frequency of the game medium is low when it is controlled to the special state, it is possible to create a feeling of continuity of the count display by slowing down the update speed of the count display update display. it can.

(Means 5) In the means 3 or 4, the count display execution means can continuously execute the update display of the count display when the special display is controlled and then the special display is controlled again (for example, As shown in FIG. 48, even after the special winning opening 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to be closed and the small hit game is finished, all prize balls are displayed in the third winning ball increasing effect. If the update has not been completed, after the special winning opening 24 is closed, the variation display after the end of the small hitting game and the next small hitting game can be continued and the third prize ball increasing effect can be continuously executed. ) May be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to create a feeling of continuity of the count display by allowing the update display of the count display to be continuously executed.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 3 to 5, an entry advantageous state (eg, open state) in which a game medium (eg, a game ball) can enter, and an entry disadvantageous state in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult ( For example, a variable starting device (for example, the variable winning ball device 15) that can be changed to a closed state) and a special variable device that is provided on the downstream side of the variable starting device and that can be changed to an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantaged state ( For example, in the special variable winning ball device 22) and variable display executing means capable of executing variable display based on the game medium having entered the variable starter (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S350 to S354). By executing, the variable start ball device 15 has a second start winning port 14 has a portion to execute the variable display of the second special symbol based on the game ball winning)), the state control means is variable Based on the display result of the display being a special display result (for example, a small hit pattern), it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) for changing the special variable device to the entry advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state). , The game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to execute steps S358 to S360). According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display depending on the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

(Means 7) The means 6 is provided with a specific variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) that can be changed into an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantaged state, and the state control means displays the variable display result as the specific display result. Based on (for example, a big hit pattern), it is possible to control to a specific state (for example, a big hit game state) that changes the specific variable device to the entry advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 is a step S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 are executed), the count display executing means displays the count display based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific variable device and the game medium has entered the special variable device as a predetermined trigger. It can be updated and displayed, and the count display is updated and displayed at different update speeds when the game medium enters the specific variable device and when the game medium enters the special variable device (for example, in the jackpot pattern in the jackpot gaming state). When displaying the number of prize balls 300, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds) based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening. When displaying the number of prize balls 305 in the second KT pattern in the 2KT state, the number of prize balls is set to 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening 24. The display may be increased in increments of 1). According to such a configuration, by changing the mode of update display of the count display depending on which variable device the game medium enters, the interest in the game is improved when the update display of the count display is performed. be able to.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the count display execution means updates differently when the count display is updated and displayed by the first pattern and when the count display is updated and displayed by the second pattern. The count display is updated and displayed according to the speed (for example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern, the display is performed such that the number of prize balls is incremented by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds), When displaying the number of prize balls 305 in the 2KT pattern, the number of prize balls may be increased by one at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). According to such a configuration, by changing the update speed of the update display of the count display according to the pattern of the update display of the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when performing the update display of the count display. ..

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to 8, the game medium (for example, a game ball) is provided on a predetermined path (for example, on the right side of the game area 7) of the downflow path, and the game medium is A special area control means (for example, step S358 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can control a specific area (for example, the operation gate 17) that can be passed through and a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) that is advantageous to the player. After execution of S360) and a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than a special state is specified based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area. Based on the fact that a specific state control means capable of controlling the state (for example, the part that executes steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357 in the case of Y in step S2501 in the game control microcomputer 560) and the special condition is established Then, a special state control means (eg, a game that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a KT state (first KT state, second KT state)) in which the frequency of being controlled to a special state is higher than that before the special condition is satisfied. A portion of the control microcomputer 560 that executes steps S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, and S2214B) and a predetermined promotion notification for promoting the launch of the game medium to a predetermined route based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. (For example, a first instruction notification) is executed, and after a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the execution of the predetermined promotion notification, a specific promotion notification for promoting the ejection of the game medium to the specific area (for example, the second instruction notification). Instruction notification) is executable (for example, in the second embodiment, a portion for executing steps S4404, S4405, S4604, S4605 in the effect control microcomputer 200). According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify the timing of controlling to the specific state while suppressing the complexity of the effect.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view of a special variable winning ball device included in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the special variable winning ball device provided in the pachinko gaming machine in a closed state. It is a perspective view of the special variable winning ball device provided in the pachinko gaming machine in an open state. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a relay board, a performance control board, a lamp driver board, and a sound output board. It is a flow chart which shows main processing. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is an explanatory view for explaining an opening pattern of a variable winning a prize ball device and a special variable winning a prize ball device in a KT state. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a storage buffer. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing a process during the first special symbol variation in the first special symbol process process. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st gate passage waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd big hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows the main processing which the production control microcomputer executes. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows background design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows background pattern variation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows the concrete example of the consecutive small hit production decision table. It is a flow chart which shows processing during background design change. It is a flowchart which shows a background symbol fluctuation stop process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a small hit. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number display processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect of prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect of prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect of prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect of prize ball increase production. It is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the effect in the small hit game in the second KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of a continuous small hit production. It is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the continuous small hit effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a modified example of the effect timing of the continuous small hit effect. 11 is a flowchart showing processing when a finalized command is received in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the instruction notification control process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the instruction|indication notification in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the instruction|indication notification in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1.
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) 1 as viewed from the front. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown here as an example of the gaming machine, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Good.

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

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

Near the center of the game area 7, a performance display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are a plurality of types that can identify each of them based on the establishment of the first starting condition that is the first execution condition (for example, that the hit ball has won the first starting winning opening 13). A display area (hereinafter referred to as a first variable display portion 9a) for variably displaying a decorative design (first decorative design) for performance and deriving and displaying a display result, and a second starting condition which is a second execution condition are satisfied. A display area for variably displaying a plurality of types of decorative design for production (second decorative design) capable of identifying each of them based on (for example, that the hit ball has won the second starting winning opening 14) and deriving and displaying the display result. (Hereinafter, referred to as the second variable display portion 9b.), and a display area (hereinafter, background pattern) in which it is easier for the player to visually recognize the display content than the first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b. Display section 9c). It should be noted that it is easy to visually recognize the display content, for example, because the display area is large in size, or the display content on the variable display section 9a and the second variable display section 9b is always monochrome. The display color may change. Further, in this embodiment, the background design effecting section 9c is controlled to display identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as a background design) in three display areas of left, middle, and right. It should be noted that the winning is that a game ball has entered a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening. Derivatively displaying the display result means stopping and displaying the symbol. In this embodiment, one background symbol effecting unit 9c is provided for the two variable display units (the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b), and in the background symbol effecting unit 9c, 2 Since the effect corresponding to one of the decorative patterns (the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern) variably displayed on the one variable display unit is executed, the situation of the decorative pattern (for example, whether the jackpot pattern is derived and displayed) It's hard to understand. In this embodiment, the background symbol is for performing the variable display of the symbol for the effect on the effect display device 9 (liquid crystal display device), and corresponds to the effect identification information, the decorative symbol, and the effect symbol. ..

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

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

The first variable display unit 9a performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a decorative (for effect) symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a. Further, the second variable display portion 9b performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a decorative symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The 1st variable display part 9a and the 2nd variable display part 9b which perform variable display of a decorative design are controlled by the microcomputer for effect control mounted in the effect control board. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first variable display portion 9a may be referred to as a first decorative pattern, and the identification information variably displayed on the second variable display portion 9b may be referred to as a second decorative pattern. Further, the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern may be collectively referred to as a decorative pattern. The type of the first decorative design and the type of the second decorative design may be the same (for example, both are numbers 0 to 9) or may be different. If the types are different, some may be different. As an example, the first decorative design type includes numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the second decorative design type is numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters and is the first decorative design. Character different from the above character may be included.

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

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

Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is set to 4 and the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4. Accordingly, when the first reserved memory number is 4 and a game ball is won in the first start winning hole 13, the win is an invalid start winning that does not satisfy the first starting condition. When a game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 13 when the first reserved memory number is less than 4, the winning is an effective starting winning (first effective starting winning) that satisfies the first starting condition. Similarly, when the second reserved memory number is 4 and a game ball is won in the second starting winning opening 14, the winning is an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the second starting condition. When the second reserved memory number is less than 4 and a game ball is won in the second starting winning opening 14, the winning is an effective starting winning (second effective starting winning) that satisfies the second starting condition. In this example, the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the summed reserved storage number is set to 8. However, those values are merely examples. .. Further, the upper limit value may be changeable according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

In addition, in this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 are formed to have the same structure, but as shown in FIG. Compared with, the special variable winning ball device 22 is slightly larger. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 are arranged adjacent to each other, the special variable winning ball device 20 is dropped in the game area 7 without winning. The game ball first drops onto the variable winning ball device 15, but at this time, if the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 is moved backward and the second start winning port 14 is in the open state, The game ball wins the second start winning hole 14, and the game ball does not flow toward the special variable winning ball device 22. On the other hand, if the second start winning port 14 is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 and is guided to the special variable winning ball device 22. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 22 is moved backward and the special winning opening 24 is in the open state, the game ball wins the special winning opening 24. Furthermore, if the special winning opening 24 is also not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 22 and drops to the outlet 26 as it is.

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

Inside the special winning opening 24, there is provided a switch (second count switch 25a, see FIG. 5) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening 24. When the game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening 24 that is opened in the special variable winning ball device 22, for example, another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. More prize balls will be paid out than when the game balls pass (enter). Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening 24 is opened, it becomes a state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is closed and the special winning opening 24 is closed, the game ball cannot be passed (entered) into the special winning opening 24 to obtain the prize ball. Will be disadvantageous to the person.

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

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

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

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

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display on the normal symbol display device 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. 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, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1.

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

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into a game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. When the player continuously operates the hit ball operation handle 5, the game ball is launched every 0.6 seconds. The game ball shot from the hit ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the jackpot game end or the previous variable display ends). However, that the first start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display portion 8a, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is displayed in the variable display portion 9a. Be started. That is, the first special symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. If it is not a state where the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the total reserved memory number (total number) displayed on the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c Increase by 1.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the jackpot game end or the previous variable display). Ends, that the second start condition is established), and the variable display (fluctuation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display portion 8b, and the second decorative symbol is displayed on the second variable display portion 9b. The variable display of is started. That is, the second special symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is a state where the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the total reserved memory number (total number) displayed on the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase by 1. However, even if the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, if the total reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the total number displayed on the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c is increased by one.

The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display portion 9a are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol at the time of stop becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), it shifts to the big hit game state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened until a fixed time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning opening. One round in the jackpot gaming state is until a certain period of time elapses after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls is won in the special winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special winning opening or when a certain period of time elapses after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The continuation right can be generated a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 rounds, 6 rounds, 16 rounds). Alternatively, a V winning area may be provided in the special winning opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball device 20 is open. The number of rounds in the big hit game state varies depending on the type of big hit. In the present embodiment, the types of big hits are 2R normal big hit, 2R certainty variation big hit, 6R regular big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, and 16R certainty variation big hit. State is given, 6R normal big hit or 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, 2 round big hit game state is given, 16R certain variation big hit occurs, 16 round big hit game state is given.

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

Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display portion 9b are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stop becomes a big hit symbol (specific display result), it shifts to the big hit game state.

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

Moreover, when the second special symbol at the time of stop becomes a small hit symbol, it shifts to a small hit game state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened until a certain time period during which a game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24 has elapsed. As a result, even in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is provided so that the player can obtain a payout, although it is less than the large hitting game state. In this embodiment, the small-hit gaming state is a gaming state that is less advantageous than the large-hit gaming state (in this example, the number of coins that can be obtained is small), but is advantageous for the player. The game state does not transition to another game state before and after the game state.

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

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

In the first KT state among the KT states, as will be described later, although a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 22 is likely to be in an open state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is extremely long and a small hit. Even if occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side (for example, about 1 ball for every 100 changes). As will be described later, the second KT state in the KT state has a short open time of the upstream variable winning ball device 15, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is placed in the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side. Easy to win.

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

Further, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state). Specifically, in the present embodiment, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is the same as that in the normal state, but when the second special symbol changes. Since the variation time of the variation pattern to be selected is shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of times of variation in the constant time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. Then, when the second special symbol changes, it is configured to be a small hit except when it is a big hit (however, except for the case of forced disengagement which will be described later), so the KT state is a smaller hit than the normal state. It is in a game state where it is easy to become. As a result, in the KT state, a small hit is frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, which is a game state advantageous to the player.

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

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when the low probability/first KT state is controlled, the first KT state is terminated when the variable display is uniformly repeated 100 times, but this embodiment is limited. Absent. For example, it is configured to provide a plurality of types of big hits that trigger the low probability/first KT state, and the number of variable displays in which the first KT state continues after the big hit game is different depending on the big hit type (for example, 20 times). Or 30 times, 50 times, 100 times).

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

However, as will be described later, in the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and the 16R certainty variation big hit is obtained even though the non-KT state is before the big hit start, the high probability state is entered. However, it is controlled so as to shift to the first KT state instead of the second KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later). That is, although it is in the normal state, it is hit to the right and the 16R probability variable big hit occurs due to the variation display of the second special symbol, and in such a case, it shifts to the second KT state and a considerable number in the small hit game. If the player can get the prize ball, there is a possibility that some players will positively play the game right-handed in the normal state, which impairs the original playability. From this, even if the right hit in the normal state and the 16R certainty variation big hit occurs due to the variable display of the second special symbol, by penalizing it by only shifting to the first KT state, the normal state It is possible to suppress an aggressive right-handed game.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed alone, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends and the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is ended. When is displayed as a derivation display, the variable display of the background design is ended, and the stop design of the background design is derivatized and displayed. Moreover, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, specifically, when there is a period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, it is late. When the special symbol for which the variable display ends is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the background symbol ends.

Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is a variable display (variable display) for the background symbols which are not yet stopped when the stopped background symbol of the three background symbols constitutes a part of the jackpot symbol. ) Is performed, and all or some of the background symbols are in a state of being variably displayed in synchronization while constituting all or part of the big hit symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Furthermore, a covering portion 117 that integrally covers the upstream flow passage portion 113, the downstream flow passage portion 114, and the guide flow passage portion 115 from the front is integrally formed on the front portion (player side) of the flow passage forming base portion 112. Has been done. This covering part 117 covers the upstream side flow path part 113, the downstream side flow path part 114, and the guide flow path part 115 from the front, so that the game balls flowing down through these flow path parts bounce toward the glass door frame 4 side. It has a function to prevent it from being lost. In the present embodiment, the covering 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base 112, but it may be fixed separately.

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

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

With the arrangement of the restriction pieces 118 as described above, referring to FIG. 3, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 (and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 having the same configuration) of the present embodiment tries to flow down the flow path F. The game ball P will flow down along the flow path F in a meandering manner. When the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) in which such a flow path F is formed is closed, the game ball P has the special winning opening 24 (or the second starting winning opening 14). Basically, the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) is passed without winning. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 4, when the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) in which the bottom surface member 23 has moved backward is opened, the game ball P guides the flow path forming base 112. It becomes possible to fall into the flow path portion 115, and it is possible to flow down the guide flow path portion 115 and win the special winning opening 24 (or the second starting winning opening 14).

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 5 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer has at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I/O port section 57 may be externally attached.

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

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

In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 sends effect control commands from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b which receive and receive the decorative design are displayed, the background design display unit 9c which displays the background design is variably displayed, and the design hold storage display unit 18c.

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

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

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

As a signal direction restricting means, the signal input from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Further, the unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I/O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

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

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

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input/output driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates a voice or a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data that indicates the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the decorative pattern) in time series.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the clear switch is not on, check whether the backup RAM area data protection process (eg, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped. Yes (step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if "55H" is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is backup (on state), and if a value other than "55H" is set, it means that there is no backup (off state).

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

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

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

In this embodiment, both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the state restoration process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). It should be noted that the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (step S12).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether to generate a big hit or small hit (for big hit judgment)
(2) Random 2: Determines the type of big hit, that is, 2R normal big hit, 2R sure change big hit, 6R normal big hit, 6R sure change big hit, and 16R sure change big hit (for big hit type determination)
(3) Random 5: Determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (for fluctuation pattern determination)
(4) Random 6: Determine whether to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the initial value of random 1)
(6) Random 8: Determine the initial value of Random 6 (for determining the random 6 initial value)

In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 uses (1) a big hit determination random number, (2) a big hit type determination random number, and (4) a normal symbol hit determination. The counter for generating a random number is counted up (1 is added). That is, those are judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. It should be noted that random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (6) described above are also used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in the present embodiment, a common random number (random 2) is provided as a random number for determining the type of big hit and a random number for determining the type of small hit, but different random numbers are provided. May be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 uses the contents regarding the on/off of the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port as the output port. Output (step S31: output process).

Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the first special symbol in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. Along with, the special symbol display which sets the second special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the second special symbol in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data according to the value of the second special symbol process flag Control processing is performed (step S32). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame/0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the variable display of the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is performed. To execute.

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the small hit determination process (see step S162B) may be performed only when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, and the small hit may be already described. As described above, in the KT state, since the right-handed operation is performed, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed more frequently. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the KT state, the frequency of control to the small hitting game state is higher than that of the large hitting game state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit judging random number (random 1). The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is determined to be a jackpot for special symbols. When the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 10(B), it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 10(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. The "probability" shown in FIG. 10(B) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the probability (ratio) of small hits is set to 122/487, which is set to about 1/4. There is. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, that is to determine whether to shift to the big hit game state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, determining whether to make a small hit, is to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, whether the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 8b to be a small hit symbol It also means to decide whether or not.

In addition, in this embodiment, when it is decided not to make a big hit when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, all are unconditionally missed. Further, when it is determined not to be a big hit when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the lottery process using the small hit determination table shown in FIG. It is decided to make a small hit with probability (however, as will be described later, it may be out of force).

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

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

The "16R probability variable big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a 16-round big hit game state and shifts to the high-probability/second KT state after the big hit game state ends (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability change state). At the same time, the state also shifts to the second KT state (see steps S2207A, S2208A, S2207B, and S2210B described later). Then, the probability variation state and the second KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

However, in this embodiment, in the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the non-KT state before the start of the big hit, it is not the second KT state even if it becomes "16R probability variation big hit". It may shift to the first KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later).

The "6R probability variable big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 6 rounds and is shifted to the high probability/first KT state after the big hit game state is finished (in this embodiment, it is shifted to the probability change state). At the same time, the state also shifts to the first KT state (see steps S2210A, S2211A, S2212B, and S2213B described later). Then, the probability variation state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of low probability/first KT state, the big hit game based on 6R normal big hit or 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state is ended. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations since then. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the variation pattern with the low probability/first KT shown in FIG. 13D and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation is selected. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 13D, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the low probability/first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns #04 to #06. To be done.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 13D, when it is determined that the first variation of the low probability/first KT state is a deviation, the variation time is shortened to 5 seconds and the second variation pattern #04 of a shortened variation is determined. It In addition, when it is determined that the first change of the low probability/first KT state is the small hit, the second change pattern #05 (the second start winning opening is opened) is a relatively long change time of 7 seconds as the small hit. (Variation pattern for preparation). In this embodiment, as described above, in the case of controlling to the first KT state, although the frequency of small hits is high, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened to actually make the special variable winning. The special winning opening 24 in the ball device 22 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in a state immediately after the transition to the low probability/first KT state, there is a possibility that some game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22, and the special variable winning ball is immediately. If the device 22 is controlled to be in the open state, a considerable number of game balls may enter the special winning opening 24. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning award ball device 22 to the open state after a sufficient time has passed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member are allowed to enter the special winning opening 24, This prevents a situation in which a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the first KT state.

In the case of executing the variable display of the 2nd to 99th fluctuations after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit, which triggered the low probability/first KT state, in the case of FIG. 13(E), The low probability/first KT time and the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the 2nd to 99th fluctuations are selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 13E, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 99th variation of the low probability/first KT state, one of the second variation patterns #07 to #11. Is decided. Further, as shown in FIG. 13E, when it is determined that the low probability/the second KT state of the second KT state is a deviation, the variation time is shortened to 5 seconds and the second variation pattern #07 of the short variation is set. It may be decided. Further, when it is determined that the small hit is the second to 99th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern #09 of the shortened fluctuation may be determined to have a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds. In this embodiment, the second to 99th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state are determined to be a deviation or a small hit, and the fluctuation display is executed based on the second fluctuation pattern #08 or the second fluctuation pattern #10. In the case of the effect, in the variable display of the background symbol on the effect display device 9, a symbol-inspiring effect such as a reach or a sliding effect is executed.

Also, after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot and the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability/first KT state, the 100th variation display (that is, the low probability/final variation in the first KT state) is executed. In the case of doing, the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability/first KT time and the 100th fluctuation shown in FIG. 13(F) is selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13(F), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the 100th variation of the low probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #12 to #14 is determined. To be done.

In this embodiment, when the low probability/first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as “during chance time” is displayed on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 13(F), when it is determined that the 100th variation of the low probability/first KT state is a deviation or a small hit, a character display such as “end of chance time!!” is displayed on the effect display device 9. The second variation pattern #12 or the second variation pattern #13 accompanied by the end display is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 13(F), when it is determined that the 100th variation of the low probability/first KT state is a big hit, the effect display device 9 finishes displaying characters such as “end of chance time!!”. After the display, the second variation pattern #14 with a predetermined revival display is determined.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when a big hit occurs in the variation display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first variation pattern #07 having a variation time of 1 minute is determined. Is configured. This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately in the change display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state, and if the change time of the big hit is the same short change time as the deviation, the player You will not receive any profit from the small hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, even in such a case, a sufficient time (1 minute in this example) at which a small hit can occur at least a plurality of times is ensured.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability/first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot that triggered the high probability/first KT state is finished. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations since then. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the high probability/first KT shown in FIG. 14G and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation are selected, and the variation pattern is It is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #15 to #19 is determined. To be done.

Note that, as in the case of the first change in the low probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14G, the change time is 5 seconds even when it is determined that the deviation is the first change in the high probability/first KT state. May be determined as the second variation pattern #15 of short shortening variation. Also, when the small hit is determined as the first change of the high probability/first KT state, the change pattern for the second starting winning opening opening preparation (second change pattern #17) may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14(G), when it is determined that the first variation of the high probability/first KT state is a big hit, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability variation state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern #19 including the effect is determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14G, even when it is determined that the first variation of the high probability/first KT state is a deviation or a small hit, the second variation pattern #16 and the second variation pattern # including the battle effect. 18 may be determined.

In addition, if the variation display after the second variation is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot that has triggered the high probability/first KT state, in the case of executing the variation display after the second variation, FIG. The high probability/first KT time and the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the second fluctuation and thereafter are selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 14(H), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second variation of the high probability/first KT state and thereafter, in any of the second variation patterns #20 to #24. It is determined.

It should be noted that, as in the case of the 2nd to 99th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14(H), the fluctuation time is also determined when the deviation is determined after the second fluctuation of the high probability/first KT state. May be determined as the second variation pattern #20 with a short shortening variation of 5 seconds. Also, when the small hit is determined after the second variation of the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #22 of the short variation may be determined as a short variation time of 5 seconds. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14(H), when it is determined that the big hit after the second variation of the high-probability/first KT state, the probability variation state (high-probability state) is used to indicate whether or not to end. The second variation pattern #24 including the battle effect is determined. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14(H), the second variation pattern #21 or the second variation pattern including the battle effect is also determined when it is determined that the high probability/first KT state is the second variation or the second variation or the small variation. #23 may be decided.

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

As shown in FIG. 14(I), when it is determined that there is a deviation in the high probability/second KT state, the fluctuation of the shortening fluctuation in the first KT state (low probability/first KT state, high probability/first KT state) The second variation pattern #25 of the shortened variation may be determined to be shorter than the case where the display is performed by 1.5 seconds. Moreover, when it is determined that the small hit is in the high probability/second KT state, it is more than in the case where the variation display of the shortening fluctuation is executed in the first KT state (low probability/first KT state, high probability/first KT state). The second fluctuation pattern #27 of the short fluctuation having the short fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14(I), when it is determined that the high probability/second KT state is a deviation, the second variation pattern including a continuous effect suggesting whether or not the high probability/second KT state continues. #26 may be decided. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14(I), when it is determined that the high probability/second KT state is a big hit, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability variation state (high probability state) ends after continuous production. The second variation pattern #28 including the effect is determined.

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

When determining the variation patterns of the shortened variation of the second variation patterns #04, #07, #09, #15, #20, #22, #25, and #27, for example, it varies depending on the number of pending storages. The fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation may be determined by a ratio. For example, the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation may be determined at a higher rate as the number of reserved storages increases, so that the reserved storages are quickly consumed and the operating rate is increased.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, in the case where the first KT state is configured to execute the shortened fluctuation of 5 seconds and the second KT state to execute the shorter shortened fluctuation of 1.5 seconds. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a shortening fluctuation of 5 seconds may be executed in the low probability state, and a shorter shortening fluctuation of 1.5 seconds may be executed in the high probability state.

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

First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15(1), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is executed on the ordinary symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol is hit. When it is determined that the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 10, and when it is determined that the hit symbol is deviated and displayed on the normal symbol display device 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15(1), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the deviating symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15(1), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14.

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

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15(1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is finished, the opening of the next variable winning ball device 15 can be performed is the fluctuation time of the next ordinary symbol. It is after a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds which is a total of 0.2 seconds, the symbol fixing time 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as the interval period after the variable winning ball device 15 is opened.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15(2), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed on the normal symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol is hit. When it is determined that the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 10, and when it is determined that it is out, the offset symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15(2), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol decision time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the deviating symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. When the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15(2), after the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14.

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

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is as short as 0.5 seconds. Further, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, at least 3.0 seconds as an interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened (normal symbol variation time 0.2 seconds + symbol determination time 0). A relatively long period of 2 seconds + the time before the second starting winning opening opening process is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 15(2), the open time of the upstream variable winning ball device 15 is short and the interval period (closed period) is long, so that the downstream side compared to the first KT state. It is easy for the game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 22 and it is easy for the game ball to enter the special winning opening 24. For example, in this embodiment, in the big hit game state, a maximum of 10 game balls can be won per round, but the winning frequency of the game balls is low, but in the second KT state, one small hit game is being played. It is possible to win 1 to 3 game balls.

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

In this embodiment, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbols and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is a normal symbol process process by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56). (See step S26C). Further, the game control microcomputer 560, in the normal symbol process process of step S26C, also executes a process of determining whether or not to be a universal symbol, but the same probability (for example, 10%) regardless of the game state. ) Determines whether or not it should be a universal figure. Specifically, regardless of whether or not the gaming state is a probability changing state (high probability state), whether it is the non-KT state, the first KT state or the second KT state, or whether it is the jackpot gaming state. , It is determined by the same probability whether or not the hit is a universal figure.

In this embodiment, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the variation time of the normal symbol and the symbol settlement time are the same at 0.2 seconds, respectively, and the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time is the second. A case has been shown in which the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning a prize ball device 15 is made different by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning a prize ball device 15 may be made different by making the variation time and the symbol determination time different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the second start winning opening opening processing time after closing the variable winning ball device 15 is configured to be controllable, and if the second starting winning opening opening processing time is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. The variable winning a prize ball device 15 may be configured to have a different closing period (interval period). In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 15 in the first KT state is shortened by any of the above methods, the winning of the special winning opening 24 in the first KT state can be suppressed. it can.

Further, for example, a special flag (open extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, the variable winning as shown in FIG. The ball device 15 is controlled by a first opening pattern (long opening) that opens for a long time, and if the special flag is not set, a second opening pattern that opens the variable winning ball device 15 for a short time shown in FIG. You may comprise so that it may control by short circuit opening. That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and in other states including the big hit game state, the special flag may not be set.

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

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

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

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

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

The command 9001 (H) is a production control command (display result 1 designation command) (deletion designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is designated as a margin. Command 9002 (H) is a production control command (display result 2 designation command (16R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 16R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9003 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9004 (H) is a production control command (display result 4 designation command (6R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 6R normal jackpot. .. Command 9005 (H) is a production control command (display result 5 designation command (2R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 2R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 2R normal jackpot. .. Command 9007 (H) is a production control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

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

In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 does not send the display result designation command, but responds to each of 15R probability variation big hit, 6R probability variation big hit, 6R normal big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 2R normal big hit, small hit, and out The variation pattern command may be defined, and the effect control microcomputer 200 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

The command A000 (H) is a production control command (first symbol fixing designation command (first decorative symbol stop designation command)) for instructing to stop the variable display of the first decorative symbol. The command A001 (H) is a production control command (second symbol fixing designation command (second decorative symbol stop designation command)) for instructing to stop the variable display of the second decorative symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The processes of steps S300 to S307 are the following processes.

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

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

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

First special symbol fluctuation process (step S303): is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200 Control to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 so that the decorative symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in step S312. In the start opening switch passage processing, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first number of reserved storages reaches the upper limit value (specifically, the value of the first number of reserved storages counter for counting the first number of reserved storages). Is 4) (step S212). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the first starting opening switch passage processing is ended as it is.

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

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

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

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

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

If the first number of reserved memories is 0, the game control CPU 560 confirms whether 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variable display was finished (step S51A). It should be noted that whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variable display was ended is determined by, for example, a timer for measuring the period during which the variable display is not executed is 30 seconds when the last variable display is ended. It can be determined by setting a corresponding value and checking whether the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the variable display, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a customer waiting demo display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S52A).

If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM55, and the RAM55. In the first random number buffer area (step S53A), decrement the value of the first reserved memory number by 1 (subtract the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1), and shift the contents of each storage area. Yes (step S54A). That is, in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 55, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) is set to the first reserved storage number=n− Stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are always consistent with the order of the first reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved storages and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second number of reserved storages are The order of extraction is also saved so that it can be specified.

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the big hit of the second special symbol is changing (step S63A). Specifically, when the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is based on the variation display of the second special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing. When it is determined that the big hit of the second special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S68A without performing the processes of step S64A and thereafter. As a result, when the variation of the first special symbol is started during the variation of the big hit of the second special symbol, the big hit determination value is stored forcibly regardless of whether it is stored or not.

The method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above. For example, when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is in step S63A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as the big hit determination random number (random 1) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65A. It may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number (random 1) for jackpot determination has been acquired at the time of starting winning.

In addition to the jackpot determination, in the gaming machine that performs the jackpot determination for determining whether or not to be a jackpot, if the jackpot variation of the second special symbol is in step S63A, steps S64A to S161A Without performing the process of, set a random number value (fixed value) that is out of place as a small hit determination random number (may be the same random number as the big hit determination random number or a completely different random number) The small hit determination may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which big hit determination random number (random 1) was acquired at the time of winning the start prize.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b (step S1125A). Whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process, It can be determined by checking whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is to be set based on the variable display of the second special symbol. If the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1123A and performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1123A). , The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1124A).

By executing the process of step S1125A, in this embodiment, if the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the variable display of the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol is forced. It is stopped intentionally so that a situation in which a big hit occurs at the same time with the first special symbol and the second special symbol does not occur. In this case, on the production control microcomputer 200 side, when the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly disengaged, the first variable display section 9a displays the first symbol on the basis of the receipt of the symbol fixing designation command. While stopping the stop display of the first decorative design, the control is performed based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in step S302 to forcibly stop and display the out-of-design as the variable display result of the first decorative design.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, by executing the first gate passage waiting process, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the first special symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the operation gate 17 The game ball has passed, and is configured to shift to the big hit game on condition that it is detected by the operation gate switch 17a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CPU56, when performing the second special symbol process processing, the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, that is, if the starting winning that the game ball wins the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred (step S321), the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (step S322). In addition, if the "first" of the first starting port switch passing process shown in FIG. 19 is read as "second", the second starting port switch passing process will be described. After that, the CPU 56 performs any one of steps S350 to S360 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag).

The processes of steps S350 to S360 are the following processes.

Second special symbol normal processing (step S350): is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data stored in the number-of-reserved-storages buffer (total number of reserved storages). The number of storages of the numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. Moreover, if the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit. When making a big hit, the second big hit flag is set. When the big hit is not made, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is the small hit. When it is a small hit, the small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S351. The second jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over. Further, the small hit flag is reset when the small hit game is over.

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

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

Second special symbol fluctuation process (step S353): is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the second variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S351 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200 Control to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 so that the decorative symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the first number of reserved memories is 0, the game control CPU 560 confirms whether or not 30 seconds have passed since the last variable display was completed (step S51B). It should be noted that whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variable display was ended is determined by, for example, a timer for measuring the period during which the variable display is not executed is 30 seconds when the last variable display is ended. It can be determined by setting a corresponding value and checking whether the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have passed since the end of the variable display, the game control microcomputer 560 controls to send a customer waiting demo display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S52B).

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

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

Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the big hit of the first special symbol is changing (step S63B). Specifically, it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing when the first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variation display of the first special symbol is set. When it is determined that the big hit of the first special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to step S68B without performing the processes of step S64B and subsequent steps. As a result, when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started during the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol, the big hit judgment value is forcibly disregarded regardless of whether it is stored or not.

The method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above. For example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is changing in step S63B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as the big hit determination random number (random 1) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65B. It may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which random number (random 1) for jackpot determination has been acquired at the time of starting winning.

In addition to the big hit judgment, in the gaming machine for making the small hit judgment for determining whether or not to make the small hit, in the case where the big hit of the first special symbol is changing in step S63B, steps S64B to S161B. Without performing the process of, set a random number value (fixed value) that is out of place as a small hit determination random number (may be the same random number as the big hit determination random number or a completely different random number) The small hit determination may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which big hit determination random number (random 1) was acquired at the time of winning the start prize.

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

If the big hit is not made in step S66B, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the small hit determination module (step S162B). The small hitting determination module is a program for determining that the small hitting random number (may be a small hitting random number) matches with a predetermined small hitting determination value and determines a small hit. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S163B), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit will be made based on the variable display of the second special symbol (step S164B). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S68A.

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

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

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

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

The second special symbol changing process (step S353) is the same as the first special symbol changing process (step S303) shown in FIG. That is, in the first special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 23, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol variation process is explained.

In the second special symbol stop process (step S354), the same process as the first special symbol stop process (step S304) shown in FIG. 24 is executed. That is, in the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 24, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol stop process is almost explained. However, in the second special symbol stop process, if the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second small hit opening preprocessing (step S358). ..

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

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

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

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

By executing the processing of steps S2208B to S2210B, in this embodiment, when the 16R certainty variation jackpot is obtained based on the variable display of the second special symbol, when the KT state is before the jackpot starts. Only the second KT state is entered, and if the non-KT state was entered before the big hit was started, the first KT state is entered. That is, as described above, in this embodiment, the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state) is configured to perform a left-handed operation, and mainly the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. It is configured assuming that. However, if it is configured to unconditionally shift to the 2nd KT state when the 16R probability variation big hit occurs due to the variable display of the 2nd special symbol, even if it is in the non-KT state, dare to do the right strike operation It becomes possible to shift to the 2KT state, which may impair the original game play and unnecessarily enhance the gambling performance. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the case of a 16R certainty variation jackpot based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the state shifts to the second KT state only if the KT state was before the jackpot start, Such a situation is prevented, and in the non-KT state, the player is prompted to perform a left-handed operation.

If it is not the 16R certainty variation jackpot, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of the big hit completed this time is the 6R certainty variation jackpot (step S2211B). Whether or not the 6R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot can be determined by, for example, checking the jackpot type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is the 6R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2212B), and sets the first KT flag to shift to the first KT state ( Step S2213B). Then, the process proceeds to step S2216B.

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

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

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

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

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

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 201 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the received production control command is the low accuracy/first KT background designation (step S635), the production control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to the low probability/background screen corresponding to the first KT state (for example, , To the background screen of the green display color) (step S636). Moreover, the CPU 201 for effect control sets the first KT state flag (step S637). Further, if set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the probability variation state flag indicating the probability variation state and the second KT state flag indicating the second KT state (step S638). Further, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to display the number of prize balls in the first KT pattern (step S639). For example, the number of prize balls is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the display of the number of prize balls by any pattern is not yet displayed, the control for newly starting the display of the number of prize balls by the first KT pattern is performed. Further, if the number of prize balls is already displayed by the big hit pattern or the second KT pattern, the control is switched to the display of the number of prize balls by the first KT pattern.

If the received production control command is the high-accuracy/first KT background designation (step S640), the production control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to the background screen corresponding to the high probability/first KT state (for example, , And a yellow display color background screen) (step S641). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability variation state flag and the first KT state flag (step S642). Moreover, the CPU 201 for effect control resets the second KT state flag if set (step S643). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to display the number of prize balls according to the first KT pattern (step S644). For example, the number of prize balls is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the display of the number of prize balls by any pattern is not yet displayed, the control for newly starting the display of the number of prize balls by the first KT pattern is performed. Further, if the number of prize balls is already displayed by the big hit pattern or the second KT pattern, the control is switched to the display of the number of prize balls by the first KT pattern.

If the received production control command is the high-accuracy/second KT background designation (step S645), the production control CPU 201 sets the background screen displayed on the production display device 9 to the background screen corresponding to the high probability/second KT state (for example, , And the background screen of the red display color) (step S646). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability variation state flag and the second KT state flag (step S647). If the effect control CPU 201 is set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first KT state flag (step S648). Further, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to display the number of prize balls in the second KT pattern (step S649). For example, the number of prize balls is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the award ball number display by any of the patterns is not yet displayed, the control for newly starting the award ball number display by the second KT pattern is performed. If the number of prize balls is already displayed by the big hit pattern or the first KT pattern, control is performed to switch the display to the number of prize balls display by the first KT pattern.

In this embodiment, the processing of steps S639, S644, S649 and the processing of step S979 of the background symbol variation stop processing described later are executed, so that a big hit game or a KT state (first KT state, second KT state). State), the number of prize balls is displayed, but the value of the prize ball counter is displayed when the KT state is terminated and the low probability/non-KT state is returned by executing the processing of steps S633 and S634. Is reset (cleared to 0) and the display of the number of prize balls is finished.

In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the processes of steps S639 and S644, the number of prize balls is displayed by the first KT pattern in the first KT state, and by executing the process of step S649, the second KT state is displayed. Although the case of displaying the number of prize balls according to the second KT pattern is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the award ball number display may not be displayed in the first KT state (the processing of steps S639 and S644 is unnecessary).

If the received effect control command is the special winning opening winning designation command (step S650), the effect control CPU 201 sets the special winning opening winning flag indicating that the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening has occurred ( Along with step S651, 15 (corresponding to the number of prize balls per winning in the special winning opening) is added to the prize ball counter (step S652).

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

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the number of prize balls is the same when the game ball is won in the special winning opening and when the game ball is won in the special winning opening 24 is shown. It is not limited to various forms. For example, the number of prize balls is set to 15 when the game balls are won in the special winning opening, while the number of prize balls is set to 10 when the game balls are entered in the special winning opening 24. May be.

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

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the continuous small hit effect is configured to be able to be executed when the small hits occur continuously, but the processes of steps S662 and S663 are executed. If the customer waiting demonstration display is displayed after the variable display that is a small hit is executed, the continuous small hit is performed even if the subsequently displayed variable display is a small hit. The effect is configured not to be executed.

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

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process processing (step S706) shown in FIG. The effect control CPU201 performs any one of steps S900 to S908 according to the value of the background pattern process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the background symbol variation start processing (step S901). In the background symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 201 determines a stop symbol of the background symbol (step S920). In this embodiment, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out), only the left out pattern or the left and right background patterns in which the left, middle, and right background designs are completely inconsistent are matched. Determine the combination of out-of-reach patterns. When the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 16R probability variation big hit), the combination of symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle and right sides are arranged in odd symbols is determined. In addition, when the display result 3 designation command and the display result 5 designation command are received (when it is determined to be 6R certainty variation jackpot or 2R certainty variation jackpot), a combination of symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle and right are arranged in even symbols To decide. Further, when the display result 4 designation command or the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit), the same combination as the out-of-reach pattern in which only the left and right background designs match To decide. When the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), a combination of background symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, "135") is determined.

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

If the variation display to be started this time is a small hit (Y in step S921), it is confirmed whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S922). If the second KT state flag is not set (that is, it is not the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S931. If the 2nd KT state flag is set (that is, if it is the 2nd KT state), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the previous small hit flag was set (step S923). If the small hit flag is not set last time (that is, if the display result of the variable display executed last time is not a small hit), the effect control CPU 201 determines that a small hit has occurred continuously. As the table for determining the presence and type of the continuous small hit production to be notified, the previous continuous small hit production determination table for non-small hit is selected (step S924). On the other hand, if the previous small hit flag is set (that is, if the previously displayed variable display result is a small hit and continuous small hits have occurred), the effect control CPU 201 determines that As a table for determining the presence and type of continuous small hit production, a continuous small hit production determination table is selected according to the value of the continuous small hit counter for counting the number of consecutive small hits ( Step S925).

In this embodiment, the process of step S922 is executed so that the continuous small hit effect can be executed only in the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the continuous small hit effect may be configured to be executable in both the first KT state and the second KT state.

And CPU201 for production control performs the lottery process based on a random number using the continuous small hit production determination table selected at step S924, S925, and determines the presence and type of continuous small hit production (step S926).

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the continuous small hit production determination table. Of these, FIG. 36(A) shows a specific example of the continuous small hit production determination table for the previous non-small hit, which is selected in step S924. In addition, FIG. 36(B) shows a case where the value of the continuous small hit counter is 1 in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, the variable display continuously started this time is 2). The example of the continuous small hit production determination table (for two small continuous hits) selected when a small hit occurs is shown. In addition, FIG. 36C shows that when the value of the continuous small hit number counter is 2 in the continuous small hit production determination table selected in step S925 (that is, 3 consecutively in the variable display started this time). The specific example of the continuous small hit production determination table (for the continuous small hit number of 3 times) that is selected when a small small hit occurs is shown. In addition, FIG. 36(D) shows that, in the continuous small hit production determination table selected in step S925, when the value of the continuous small hit number counter is 3 or more (that is, the variable display continuously started this time continuously. The specific example of the continuous small hit production determination table (for the continuous small hit number of 4 times or more) to be selected when four or more small hits occur is shown.

As shown in FIG. 36, in the continuous small hit production determination table, determination values are assigned to each of continuous small jackpot production A, continuous small jackpot production A, continuous small jackpot production B, and continuous small jackpot production C. There is. In the present embodiment, the continuous small hit production A is, for example, a production in which a predetermined character A appears in the production display device 9 and a character display such as "again!" is displayed as a line of the character A. .. Further, the continuous small hit production B is, for example, a production in which a predetermined character B appears in the production display device 9 and a character display such as "again!" is displayed as a dialogue of the character B. Further, the continuous small hit production C is, for example, a production in which a predetermined character C appears in the production display device 9 and a character display such as "again!" is displayed as a dialogue of the character C.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where the type of the character is changed according to the type of the continuous small hit effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the type of character display may be changed or the display color of the character display may be changed according to the type of continuous small hit effect. Further, as the continuous small hit effect, an effect of turning on the decorative lamp 25 or the frame lamps 28a to 28c may be executed, or an effect of outputting an effect sound from the speaker 27 may be executed, and various continuous small hit effects are possible. Different forms of production are possible.

In addition, in this embodiment, a case where three types of continuous small hit productions of continuous small hit productions A to C are configured to be executable is shown. The hit effect may be configured to be executable, or only two types of continuous small hit effects may be configured to be executable. In addition, it may be configured so that there is only one type of continuous small hit production.

As shown in FIG. 36(A), when the previous variable display is not the small hit (that is, when the small hits do not occur continuously), there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 100%. It is determined. In this embodiment, if the previous variable display is not a small hit, the continuous small hit effect is not executed. Therefore, when it is determined as N in step S923, it is not changed. You may comprise so that it may transfer to step S931. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the need for the continuous small hit production determination table for the previous non-small hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36(B), when the small hit occurs twice in succession in the variable display this time, the continuous small hit effect is determined at a rate of 20% and is determined at a rate of 80%. It is decided to execute the continuous small hit production A. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and the small continuous hit effect B and the continuous small hit effect C may be determined at a low rate.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36C, when the small hits occur three times in succession in this variation display, it is determined that there is no continuous small hit effect at a rate of 20%, and at a rate of 30%. It is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect A, and it is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect B at a rate of 50%. That is, the continuous small hit effect B is executed at a relatively high rate. In addition, you may comprise not only the aspect shown by this Embodiment but the continuous small hit production C can be determined at a low rate.

Further, as shown in FIG. 36(D), when the small hit occurs four or more times in succession in the variable display this time, the continuous small hit effect is determined at a rate of 20% and the rate of 10%. It is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect A, to execute the continuous small hit effect B at a rate of 20%, and to execute the continuous small hit effect C at a rate of 50%. .. That is, the continuous small hit effect C is executed at a relatively high rate.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36(B), the continuous small hit production A is already executed in the second small hit variation continuously, so that FIG. 36(C), (D) As shown in, the execution ratio of the continuous small hit effect A is set to be low in the small hit variation of the third and subsequent times. Further, as shown in FIG. 36(C), since the percentage of the continuous small hit effect B has already been executed in the continuous third small hit variation, as shown in FIG. In the small hit variation, the execution ratio of the continuous small hit effect B is set to be low. With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, it is difficult to execute the same type of effect as the type of effect previously executed as the continuous small hit effect, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, a case is configured in which the same kind of effect as the effect previously executed as the continuous small hit effect is difficult to be executed by the allocation of the continuous small hit effect determination table shown in FIG. 36. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when the continuous small hit effect A is executed, a flag indicating that the continuous small hit effect A has been executed is set, and when the continuous small hit is continuously displayed in the variable display thereafter, If the flag is set, it may be configured to be able to execute a continuous small hit effect other than the continuous small hit effect A.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, a case of determining the type of the continuous small hit effect to be executed from the plurality of types of continuous small hit effects A to C by the lottery process is shown. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the type of continuous small hit production may be fixedly determined according to the number of continuous small hits. For example, if it is the second small hit in succession, the continuous small hit effect A is fixedly determined, and if it is the third small hit in succession, the continuous small hit effect B is fixedly determined. If it is a win, the continuous small hit effect C may be fixedly determined.

When it is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect (Y in step S927), the effect control CPU 201 determines and changes the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command. A process table corresponding to the continuous small hit production of the selected type is selected (step S928). Then, the process proceeds to step S932.

In this embodiment, the process of step S933 and the background symbol changing process of step S944, which will be described later, is executed by using the process table selected in step S928, so that the effect display device 9 continuously displays the background symbols during the variable display. The small hit production is executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the case of a small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol during the second KT state, the variable display of the shortened variation is always displayed (in this example, As shown in FIG. 14(I), when a small hit occurs in the second KT state, only the second change pattern #27 of shortening change is provided), and when a continuous small hit effect is executed, It is configured to be executed in the variable display of the shortening fluctuation. Even if a small hit occurs during the second KT state, there may be a variation pattern with a long variation time (for example, 20 seconds). In this case, for example, in the background pattern variation start process shown in FIG. 35, when the variation display this time is a small hit variation, it is further determined whether or not it is a variation pattern of a shortening variation, and Only in the case of the variation pattern, the processing of steps S922 to S928 may be executed to be able to execute the continuous small hit effect.

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

After clearing the small hit continuous number counter in step S930, if the second KT state flag is not set (N in step S922), or if it is determined not to execute the continuous small hit effect (N in step S927). For, the effect control CPU201 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern of the background pattern to be used, in accordance with the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step S931). Then, the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step S932). Next, the effect control CPU 201 executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Yes (step S933). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP 209 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the background pattern display unit 9c. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

When execution of continuous effect is designated in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation patterns #26, #28), in accordance with the process table selected in steps S928 and S931, step S933 and background symbol variation described later are performed. By performing the process of step S944 of the process, the continuous effect is performed during the variable display of the background pattern. If execution of the battle effect is designated in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation patterns #16, #18, #19, #21, #23, #24, #28), steps S928 and S931. According to the process table selected in step S933 and by performing the processing of step S944 of the background symbol changing process described later, the battle effect is executed during the variable display of the background symbol.

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

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

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

In step S950, the effect control CPU 201, for example, while performing the variable display of the background symbol corresponding to the variable display of one deviating special symbol, the variable display of the other special symbol that is a big hit is displayed. When it is started, a process of extending the variation time is performed while replacing the variation pattern of the background symbol with the special symbol of the one that is a big hit. Further, for example, while performing the variable display of the background symbol corresponding to the variable display of one special symbol that is a big hit, when the variable display of the other special symbol that is out of focus is started, Neither replacement of the variation pattern nor extension of the variation time is performed, and the variation display of the currently executed background pattern is executed as it is. Further, for example, while performing the variable display of the background symbol corresponding to the variable display of one special symbol that is a big hit, when the variable display of the other special symbol that is a big hit is started, it has already been described. As described above, in this embodiment, since the variation display of the special symbol that started later is forcibly discontinued on the way, neither the variation pattern of the background symbol is replaced nor the variation time is extended. The variable display of symbols is executed as it is.

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

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the background symbol variation stop process (step S903) in the background symbol process process. In the background symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set (step S970A). .. If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S974. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step S973. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the fanfare production has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S971 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step S974.

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

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not any of the big hit start designation command reception flags (first big hit start designation command reception flag, second big hit start designation command reception flag) are set (step S974). .. When either big hit start designation command reception flag is set, production control CPU201 resets stop design indicator flag 1 (step S975). The effect control CPU 201 also resets the jackpot start designation command reception flag that has been set.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 201 controls to display the number of prize balls in the big hit pattern on the effect display device 9 (step S979). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed at the lower left corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the award ball number display by any of the patterns is not yet displayed, the control for newly starting the award ball number display by the big hit pattern is performed. Further, if the number of prize balls is already displayed according to the first KT pattern or the second KT pattern, control for switching to the display of the number of prize balls according to the big hit pattern is performed.

Note that, in this embodiment, the case of starting or switching the display of the number of prize balls in the big hit pattern in the background symbol variation stop processing shown in FIG. 38 (see step S979) is shown, but such a mode is limited. Absent. For example, in the big hit display process (step S904) and the process during the first round after starting the big hit game (step S905), the same process as in step S979 is performed to start or switch the prize ball number display according to the big hit pattern. It may be configured as follows.

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

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

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

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

Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background pattern process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit mid-process (step S908) (step S988).

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

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a small hitting process (step S908) in the background symbol process process. In the processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S9201). When the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set (that is, when the small hit end designation command has not been received yet), the effect control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S9202). A process for controlling the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) is executed according to the content of the process data n (step S9203). That is, the effect corresponding to the small hit game is continuously performed.

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

When the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hit end designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 ends the effect corresponding to the small hit game, and step S9207. Move to. In step S9207, the effect control CPU 201 sets the previous small hit flag if not set (step S9207). Further, the effect control CPU201 increments the value of the small hit continuous number counter by 1 (step S9208).

In this embodiment, as described above, when the variable display other than the small hit is started, the previous small hit flag is reset and the value of the small hit continuous number counter is cleared to 0 (see steps S929 and S930). ). Therefore, when the small hit game is executed based on the first variable display that is a small hit after the variable display other than the small hit is executed, the processing of steps S9207 and S9208 is executed, and The small hit flag is set and 1 is set to the small hit continuous number counter. Therefore, if a small hit occurs again in the next variable display, it can be determined that the small hits have occurred twice consecutively based on the value of the small hit continuous number counter being 1. When the small hit game is finished and step S9208 is executed, the value of the small hit continuous number counter is updated to 2, and when the small fluctuation is again generated in the next variable display, the small hit continuous Based on the value of the number counter being 2, it can be determined that a small hit has occurred three times in a row. After that, even if the small hits occur 4 times, 5 times, etc., by confirming the value of the small hit continuous number counter, the number of consecutive small hits can be determined. Can be judged.

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

40 to 43 are flowcharts showing the prize ball number display processing (step S707). In the prize ball number display processing, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S500). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the winning in the big winning opening occurs), the effect control CPU201 resets the big winning opening winning flag (step S501), and the first prize. It is confirmed whether or not the first prize ball increase effect executing flag indicating that the ball increase effect is being executed is set (step S502). If the first prize sphere increase effect executing flag is set (that is, if the first prize sphere increase effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S506.

If the first prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the first prize ball increase effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to play the prize ball at the first speed. The control to start the effect of increasing the number by 1 and to start the first prize ball increase effect is performed (step S503). In addition, the effect control CPU201 sets the first prize ball increase effect execution flag (step S504). Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

In this embodiment, the prize ball number display is displayed during the big hit game and the KT state (first KT state, second KT state), but when the prize ball number display is displayed, the big winning opening is displayed. When a game ball is won in or the special winning opening 24, the prize ball increasing effect is executed such that the number of prize balls indicated by the number of prize balls is increased by one. In this embodiment, there are three types of award ball increase effects: a first award ball increase effect to a third award ball increase effect. In the first prize ball increase effect, the number of prize balls is increased by one at a relatively high first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds) when the number of prize balls is displayed in the big hit pattern during the big hit game. It is an effect that is executed in a manner that is performed. In addition, the second prize ball increase effect is the number of prize balls at a relatively high first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds) when the prize ball number display according to the first KT pattern is displayed in the first KT state. Is an effect that is executed in such a manner as to increase by 1. In addition, the third prize ball increase effect is that when the number of prize balls display according to the second KT pattern is displayed in the second KT state, the number of prize balls is increased at a relatively low second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). Is an effect that is executed in such a manner as to increase by 1.

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

If the special winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if the winning in the big winning opening has not occurred), the effect control CPU201 determines whether or not the first prize ball increase effect executing flag is set. Is confirmed (step S505). If the flag for executing the first prize sphere increasing effect is not set (that is, if the first prize sphere increasing effect is not being executed), the process proceeds to step S510.

If the flag for executing the first prize sphere increasing effect is set in step S502 or step S505 (that is, if the first prize sphere increasing effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays the prize in the number of prize balls display. It is confirmed whether or not the display for increasing the number of balls by 1 is finished (that is, whether or not 0.1 seconds has elapsed since the start of the effect for increasing the number of prize balls by 1) (step S506). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is finished in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 determines that the number of prize balls after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 is indicated by the prize ball number counter. It is confirmed whether or not the state is in agreement with (step S507). If the number of prize balls display after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 does not match the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to again display the prize balls at the first speed. The effect of increasing the number by 1 is started, and the control for starting the first prize ball increasing effect is performed (step S508). Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

If the number of prize balls displayed after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 matches the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball counter, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first prize ball increase effect executing flag ( (Step S509), the first prize ball increase effect is ended. Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

In this embodiment, when a prize is paid to the special winning opening during the big hit game, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and 15 is immediately added to the prize ball number counter. However, by executing the processing of steps S500 to S509, the award ball number display is not immediately updated to the value to which 15 is added, but the first speed (this example). Then, the prize ball number display is updated in such a manner that the prize ball number increases by 1 every 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, it takes 0.1 seconds×15=1.5 seconds to update all 15 prize balls for one prize winning in the special winning opening. The numerical display will be updated. In this case, a case may occur in which the next big winning opening is won before the update of the number of all 15 award balls is completed. For example, the fifth of the 15 award balls Even if the next big winning hole is won at the stage where the display of the number of prize balls is only displayed until then, the display of the mode in which the number of the next 6 prize balls is continuously increased is displayed. That is, the first prize ball increase production will be continuously executed until the display of the increase of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new winning is finished (in this case, the addition). The number of prize balls displayed will be updated in 3.0 seconds including the number of prize balls generated in (). However, in this embodiment, when the first prize ball increase effect is executed, the first speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively fast at 0.1 seconds, so at least the jackpot game is ended. By then, the production in which all the prize balls are increased is finished.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S510). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the winning in the special winning opening 24 occurs), the effect control CPU201 resets the special winning opening winning flag (step S511), the second KT. It is confirmed whether or not the status flag is set (step S512). If the second KT flag is set (that is, in the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S523. If the second KT state flag is not set, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the first KT state flag is set (step S513). If the first KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is in the non-KT state), the process is ended as it is. That is, even if the special winning opening 24 rarely occurs in the non-KT state, since the number of prize balls is not displayed in the first place, the process is ended without performing the prize ball increasing effect.

If the first KT state flag is set (that is, in the first KT state), the effect control CPU 201 indicates that the second prize ball increase effect is being executed, which indicates that the second prize ball increase effect is being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S514). If the second prize ball increasing effect executing flag is set (that is, if the second prize ball increasing effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S519.

If the second prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the second prize ball increase effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to play the prize ball at the first speed. Control for starting the effect of increasing the number by 1 and starting the second prize ball increasing effect (step S515). In addition, the effect control CPU201 sets the second prize ball increase effect in-execution flag (step S516). Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

In this embodiment, the fact that the first KT state flag has been set (during the first KT state) means that the number of prize balls display based on the first KT pattern is being displayed. Therefore, in step S515, the first KT pattern is displayed. In the displayed prize ball number display, the second prize ball increase effect in which the number of prize balls increases by 1 at the first speed (0.1 second in this example) is started.

If the special winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if the winning in the special winning opening 24 has not occurred), the third winning ball increase effect execution indicating that the third winning ball increase effect is being executed It is confirmed whether or not the medium flag is set (step S517). If the third prize sphere increase effect execution flag is set (that is, if the third prize sphere increase effect is being executed), the process proceeds to step S533. If the third prize sphere increase effect executing flag is not set (that is, if the third prize sphere increasing effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 201 sets the second prize sphere increasing effect executing flag. It is confirmed whether or not (step S518). If the second prize sphere increasing effect executing flag is not set (that is, if the second prize sphere increasing effect is not being executed), the process proceeds to step S540.

If the second prize ball increase effect executing flag is set in step S514 or step S518 (that is, if the second prize ball increase effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays the prize ball number in the prize. It is confirmed whether or not the display for increasing the number of balls by 1 is finished (that is, whether or not 0.1 seconds has elapsed since the start of the effect for increasing the number of prize balls by 1) (step S519). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is finished in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 determines that the number of prize balls after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 is indicated by the prize ball number counter. It is confirmed whether or not the state coincides with (step S520). If the number of prize balls display after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 does not match the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to again display the prize balls at the first speed. Control for starting the effect of increasing the number by 1 and for starting the second prize ball increasing effect (step S521). Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

If the number of prize balls display after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 matches the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 resets the second prize ball increase effect executing flag ( (Step S522), the second prize ball increase effect is ended. Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

In this embodiment, when the special winning opening 24 occurs in the small hit game that occurs during the first KT state, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30) and immediately. Although 15 is added to the prize ball number counter (see step S655), the prize ball number display may not be immediately updated to the value to which 15 is added by executing the processes of steps S510 to S522. Instead, the prize ball count display is updated in such a manner that the prize ball count is increased by 1 at the first speed (0.1 second in this example). Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, for one win in the special winning opening 24, it takes 0.1 seconds×15=1.5 until the update of all 15 prize balls is completed. The prize ball number display will be updated over a period of seconds. In this case, it is conceivable that the next special winning opening 24 will be won before the update of the number of all 15 award balls is finished. For example, 5 out of 15 award balls Even if the next special winning opening 24 is won at the stage where the number of prize balls is increased only up to the eyes, the display of the mode in which the number of the next sixth prize balls is continuously increased Is performed, and the second prize ball increase production is continuously executed until the increase display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new winning is finished (in this case, , The prize ball number display will be updated over 3.0 seconds including the number of additionally generated prize balls). However, in this embodiment, when the second prize ball increase effect is executed, the first speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively fast at 0.1 seconds, so at least the small hit game is finished. By the time, the effect of increasing the number of all prize balls is completed.

If the second KT state flag is set in step S512 (that is, in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 performs control to start effect effect on the effect display device 9 (step S523). Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the prize effect executing flag indicating that the prize effect is being executed is set (step S524). If the prize effect executing flag is set (that is, if the prize effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 sets the value of the prize effect standby number counter for counting the number of waiting prize effects. One is added (step S525). Then, the process proceeds to step S529.

If the prize effect executing flag is not set (that is, if the prize effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays the increased prize balls on the effect display device 9 (for example, a character display such as "+15"). Is displayed (step S526), and at the same time, the effect display device 9 is controlled to start a winning effect (step S527). In addition, the effect control CPU201 sets a winning effect execution flag (step S528). Then, the process proceeds to step S529.

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

If the third prize sphere increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the third prize sphere increase effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays the second KT pattern on the effect display device 9. The control for starting the enlarged display of the number of prize balls being displayed is performed (step S530). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to start the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the second speed and to start the third prize ball increase effect (step S531). In addition, the effect control CPU201 sets the third prize ball increase effect execution flag (step S532). Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

In the present embodiment, the fact that the second KT state flag has been set (during the second KT state) means that the number of prize balls display according to the second KT pattern is being displayed. Therefore, in step S531, the second KT pattern is displayed. In the displayed and enlarged display of the number of prize balls, the third prize-ball increasing effect in which the number of prize balls increases by 1 at the second speed (0.5 seconds in this example) is started.

If the third prize sphere increase effect execution flag is set in step S517 or step S529 (that is, if the third prize sphere increase effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 determines that the effect effect end timing is reached. It is confirmed whether or not (step S533). Whether or not it is the end timing of the effect production is set, for example, when the effect production is started in step S523, a timer for measuring the production period of the effect production is set, and the timer times out. It can be determined by checking whether or not. If it is the end timing of the effect effect, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to end the effect effect (step S534).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the display for increasing the number of award balls by 1 is finished in the award ball number display (that is, whether 0.5 seconds has elapsed since the start of the effect for increasing the number of award balls by 1). Whether or not) is confirmed (step S535). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is finished in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 determines that the number of prize balls after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 is indicated by the prize ball number counter. It is confirmed whether or not the state coincides with (step S536). If the number of prize balls displayed after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 does not match the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 causes the effect display device 9 to again display the prize balls at the second speed. The control to start the effect of increasing the number by 1 and to start the third prize ball increase effect is performed (step S537). Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

If the number of prize balls displayed after the number of prize balls is increased by 1 matches the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball counter, the effect control CPU 201 displays the second KT pattern on the effect display device 9. Control for ending the enlarged display of the number of prize balls is performed (step S538). In addition, the effect control CPU201 resets the third prize ball increase effect executing flag (step S539), and ends the third prize ball increase effect. Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

In this embodiment, when the special winning opening 24 occurs in the small hit game that occurs during the second KT state, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and immediately. Although 15 is added to the prize ball number counter (see step S655), 15 is immediately added to the prize ball number display by executing the processes of steps S510, S517, S529 to S532, S535 to S359. The value is not updated to the specified value, but the effect production is executed and the award ball number display is enlarged and displayed, and the award ball number is increased by 1 at the second speed (0.5 seconds in this example). The prize ball number display is updated in such a manner. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, 0.5 seconds×15=7.5 until the update of all 15 prize balls is completed with respect to one winning in the special winning opening 24. The prize ball number display will be updated over a period of seconds. In this case, it may be possible that the next special winning opening 24 is won before the update of the number of all 15 award balls is finished. For example, 5 out of 15 award balls are given. Even if the next special winning opening 24 is won at a stage where the increase in the number of prize balls is only displayed up to the eye, the display of the mode in which the number of the next sixth prize balls is continuously increased Is performed, and the third prize ball increase production is continuously executed until the display of the increase of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new winning is finished (in this case, , The prize ball number display will be updated in 15.0 seconds including the number of additionally generated prize balls).

Here, in the present embodiment, when the third prize ball increase effect is executed, the second speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively slow at 0.5 seconds, so the small hit game is ended. The production in which all the prize balls increase may not be completed by the time. In this embodiment, the award ball number display process (step S707) is configured as an effect executed in the effect control main process, and is performing variable display, or during a big hit game or a small hit game. Since it is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, if the third prize ball increase effect is not finished during the small hit game, the third prize is displayed over the variable display after the small hit game is finished. The ball increase effect is continuously executed (further, the third prize ball increase effect may be executed over a plurality of small hit games across the variable display).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the prize effect executing flag is set (step S540). If the prize effect executing flag is set (that is, if the prize effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the prize effect (step S541). Whether or not it is the end timing of the winning effect is set, for example, when the winning effect is started in step S527, a timer for measuring the effect period of the winning effect is set, and the timer times out. It can be determined by checking whether or not. If it is the timing for ending the winning effect, the effect control CPU 201 performs control for ending the winning effect on the effect display device 9 (step S542).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning effect wait number counter is 0 (step S543). If the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is not 0 (that is, if there is an unexecuted waiting winning effect), the effect control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning effect waiting number counter (step S544). In addition, the effect control CPU 201 performs control to display an award ball increase display (for example, a character display such as “+15”) on the effect display device 9 (step S545), and starts winning effect on the effect display device 9. Control is performed (step S546).

If the value of the winning effect standby number counter is 0 (that is, if there is no waiting winning effect that has not been executed), the effect CPU 201 resets the winning effect executing flag (step S547).

In this embodiment, the process of steps S524 to S528 and S540 to S547 is executed, so that when the special winning opening 24 is won in the second KT state, the award ball increase display is displayed. At the same time, the winning effect is executed. In this case, there is a possibility that a new prize will be generated in the next special winning opening 24 during the execution of the winning effect. In such a case, the player waits until the winning effect being executed is completed, and After the winning award effect being executed is finished, the next display of the award ball increase display and the award effect are executed (the display of the award ball increase display and the award effect are delayed).

Here, in this embodiment, since the display of the prize ball increase display and the winning effect may be executed with a delay, all the prize ball increase display and the winning effect are displayed before the small hit game is finished. In some cases, it cannot be executed. In this embodiment, the award ball number display process (step S707) is configured as an effect executed in the effect control main process, and is performing variable display, or during a big hit game or a small hit game. Regardless of whether it is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, if the display of the prize ball increase display or the winning effect is not finished during the small hit game, it will change over the variable display after the small hit game is over. The display of the prize ball increase display and the winning effect are executed (further, the display of the prize ball increase display and the winning effect may be executed across a plurality of small hit games with the variable display interposed therebetween).

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

Further, in this embodiment, the prize sphere number display effect (step S707) is configured as an effect executed in the effect control main process, but is not limited to such an aspect, for example, in the background symbol process process, The award ball number display effect (step S707) may be configured to be executed before executing the processing of S900 to S908.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the display of the award ball increase display and the winning effect are executed based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening 24 is shown. The display may be turned on.

In addition, in the present embodiment, there is a case in which the prize ball increase effect is executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening or the special winning opening 24, and the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is executed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a gaming machine configured so as to have a so-called general winning opening (a winning opening in which a variable winning ball device is not opened even if a prize is won and only a predetermined number (for example, 5) of winning balls are paid out) In the above, the prize ball increasing effect may be executed to execute the effect in which the number of prize balls is increased by 1 even when the winning in the general winning opening occurs. In this case, when a prize is awarded to the general winning opening, an effect in which the number of award balls is increased by one at a first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds) is uniformly performed in the award ball increasing effect. In the second KT state, the number of prize balls is increased by one at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the prize ball increasing effect even when a prize is won in the general winning opening. You may carry out the production. Even in the case of such a configuration, if the first KT state (low probability/first KT state, high probability/first KT state), even if a prize is awarded to the general winning opening, the prize ball increase effect is produced. May be configured not to be executed.

Next, a specific example of the presentation mode of the prize ball increase production in this embodiment will be described. 44 to 47 are illustrations showing specific examples of the effect mode of the prize sphere increasing effect. Of these, FIG. 44 shows a specific example of the effect mode of the award ball increase effect which is executed based on the occurrence of the winning at the special winning opening during the big hit game. In addition, FIG. 45 shows a specific example of a presentation mode of prize ball increase production executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game in the first KT state. In addition, FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 show a specific example of the presentation mode of the prize ball increase production executed based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game in the second KT state. In addition, in FIGS. 44 to 47, the modes of the effect screen are changed in the order of (A), (B), (C),....

First, with reference to FIG. 44, a specific example of the effect mode of the prize ball increase effect executed based on the occurrence of the winning at the special winning opening during the big hit game will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 44(A), when the big hit game is being performed, the effect display device 9 displays the number of prize balls 300 according to the big hit pattern (see step S979) and, for example, the character 301. In this case, a character display 302 such as "Big hit!" is displayed as a line of the character 301. Note that, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, as the award ball number display 300 in the big hit pattern, a case is shown in which the award ball number display 300 is displayed at the lower left portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9. There is.

Next, it is assumed that a prize is won at the special winning opening during the big hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 44(B), an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the first speed is executed on the effect display device 9, and the first prize ball increase effect is executed (see steps S500 to S509). ). In this embodiment, in the first prize ball increase effect, the number of prize balls display is updated at a relatively high speed (0.1 second in this example) as the first speed, as shown in FIG. 44(C). As described above, when the updating of all the prize ball number displays is completed, the first prize ball increasing effect is finished.

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

Next, it is assumed that a prize has been awarded to the special winning opening 24 during the small hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 45(B), in the effect display device 9, an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the first speed is executed, and a second prize ball increase effect is executed (see steps S510 to S522). ). In this embodiment, in the second prize ball increase effect, the prize ball number display is updated at a relatively high speed (0.1 second in this example) as the first speed, as shown in FIG. 45(C). As described above, when the update of all the prize ball number displays is completed, the second prize ball increase effect is finished.

Next, with reference to FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, a specific example of the presentation mode of the prize ball increase production executed based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game in the second KT state will be described. To do. In the example shown in FIG. 46(A), in the second KT state, the effect display device 9 displays the award ball number display 305 by the second KT pattern (see step S649) and a small hit occurs. In this case, for example, a case is displayed in which a character display 306 such as “small hit occurrence!” is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, as the prize sphere number display 305 based on the second KT pattern, the prize sphere number display 305 may be displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is shown.

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

As shown in FIG. 46(C), the effect display device 9 starts the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the second speed, and starts the third prize ball increase effect (steps S510, S517, S529). ~ S539). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 46(C) to 47(H), in the third award ball increase effect, the second award ball increase effect is compared with the second award ball increase effect. The number of prize balls is updated at a relatively slow speed (0.5 seconds in this example).

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 47(F), it is assumed that the effect effect has ended, and further, as shown in FIG. 47(G), the winning effect has ended. Then, when the winning effect is finished, based on the fact that there is a waiting winning effect that has not been executed, as shown in FIG. 47(H), the award ball increase display is delayed (see step S526) and the winning operation is performed. The effect is started (see step S527).

Then, after that, until the display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls based on the winning in the special winning opening 24 additionally generated in FIG. Executed.

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

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game is added to the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state to display the number of prize balls is shown. However, the number of prize balls obtained during the big hit game and the number of prize balls obtained during the KT state may be separately displayed. For example, when a jackpot game is being played, the number of prize balls obtained in the jackpot game is displayed in the lower left portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the manner shown in FIG. The number of prize balls acquired during the first KT state is also displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9, or the second KT is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the mode shown in FIG. 46(A). The number of award balls acquired during the state may also be displayed (the number of award balls acquired during the KT state may be displayed separately).

Further, for example, (1) when the KT state is once ended and the big hit game is started, the display of the number of prize balls obtained during the KT state is erased, and the number of prize balls displayed during the big hit game is displayed. It is possible to display the total number of prize balls acquired in the KT state until the KT state is ended and the non-KT state is entered. You may comprise. According to the aspect (2), it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by being able to recognize the number of won prize balls only during the KT state.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 48, in the small hitting game in the second KT state, if the second prize is generated while the second prize ball increasing effect and the winning effect are being executed, the second prize is won. The original effect effect is immediately executed, and the third award ball increasing effect is continuously executed by taking over the number of award balls increased by the second winning. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 48, since the winning effect is still being executed when the second winning occurs, the winning effect for the second winning is not immediately executed, and as shown in FIG. Then, after finishing the winning effect for the first winning, the winning effect for the second winning is executed with a delay.

Then, after that, even after the special winning opening 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to be closed and the small hit game is finished, all the prize ball number displays are updated in the third winning ball increasing effect. If it is not over or if all the winning effects have not been finished, as shown in FIG. 48, after the special winning opening 24 is closed, the fluctuation display after the small hit game is finished, and also in the next small hit game, It is possible to continuously execute the third prize ball increasing effect and the winning effect.

Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous small hit effect in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 49 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous small hit effect. In addition, in FIG. 49, for example, the aspect of the effect screen changes in the order of (A) and (B-1). When it comes to the start timing of the variable display which is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 49(A), the variable display of the left middle right background pattern is started. In this case, the presence or absence and the type of the continuous small hit effect are determined when the variable display is started (see step S926).

When it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect A, when the continuous small hit effect execution timing comes during the variable display, a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 49(B-1). With the appearance of A310, the continuous small hit effect A is executed in a mode in which a character display 311 such as "again!" is displayed as a line of the character A310.

Further, when it is determined to execute the continuous small hit production B, at the execution timing of the continuous small hit production during the variable display, as shown in FIG. Character B312 appears, and the continuous small hit effect B is executed in a mode in which a character display 311 such as "again!" is displayed as a line of the character B312.

Further, when it is determined to execute the continuous small hit production C, at the execution timing of the continuous small hit production during the variable display, as shown in FIG. Character C313 appears, and the continuous small hit effect C is executed in a mode in which a character display 311 such as "again!" is displayed as a line of the character C313.

Next, the effect timing of the continuous small hit effect will be described. FIG. 50 is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the continuous small hit effect. As shown in FIG. 50(A), in this embodiment, even if a small hit occurs, if a small hit does not occur continuously in a plurality of variable displays (before and after the variable display that has become a small hit). In the case where the small hit occurs only once, such as the variable display in which the variable display is off, the continuous small hit effect is configured to be unexecutable (see steps S929 and S930).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 50(B), when a small hit occurs continuously in a plurality of variable displays, a continuous small hit effect is produced in the second and subsequent variable displays in which a small hit occurs continuously. It can be executed (see steps S921 to S928). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50(B), when the second and subsequent variable displays in which a small hit occurs continuously, the presence and type of the continuous small hit effect are determined (step (See S926), when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect, the continuous small hit effect can be executed during the variable display.

Note that, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50(B), a case is shown in which the continuous small hit production is executable during a variable display in which a small hit occurs, but only in such a mode. Instead, the continuous small hit production may be executed over the small hit game period after the end of the variable display in which the small hit occurs.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the presence or absence and the type of the continuous small hit production are determined at the start of the variable display when the small hits occur continuously is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. .. FIG. 51 is a timing chart for explaining a modified example of the effect timing of the continuous small hit effect. In the modified example shown in FIG. 51, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 side makes a pre-reading determination as to whether or not a small hit is made at the timing of the start winning, and a command indicating the result of the pre-reading determination is given to the effect control microcomputer. It is configured to transmit to the computer 200. Then, for example, in the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 51(1), the effect control microphone computer 200, when a small hit occurs, at the timing of starting the small hit game (for example, the background symbol shown in FIG. 38). Whether or not the next variable display is also a small hit based on the prefetch determination result command received from the game control microcomputer 560 after the determination of Y is made in step S983 of the variation stop processing). If the variation display to be started next is also a small hit, the same processing as steps S922 to S926 shown in this embodiment is executed to determine the presence and type of the continuous small hit effect. To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 51(1), when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect, the continuous small hit effect can be executed over the period from the start of the small hit game to the next variable display. is there.

Further, for example, as shown in a modification 2 shown in FIG. 51(2), when the small hit occurs, the effect control microphone computer 200 starts the small hit game in the period during the small hit game. At a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, an arbitrary timing during a small hit game or a timing during a small hit game such as a timing when a start winning is generated during a small hit game), a game control microcomputer 560 Based on the pre-reading determination result command received from, it is determined whether the next variation display is also a small hit, if the next variation display is also a small hit, The presence/absence and type of the continuous small hit effect may be determined in accordance with the same processing as step S926 shown in this embodiment. And, as shown in FIG. 51(2), when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect, the continuous small hit effect is executed over the period from the timing in the middle of the small hit game to the next variable display. It may be possible.

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

Further, according to this embodiment, when the display result of the variable display becomes the specific result (in this example, the big hit symbol), the specific state having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the special state (in this example, It is possible to control to the big hit game state), and when the display result of the variable display becomes the special result (in this example, the small hit pattern), it is possible to control to the special state. Further, in the special state, the frequency of being controlled to the special state is higher than that of the specific state (in this example, the right display operation is performed in the KT state, so that the variable display of the second special symbol is frequently executed, 2 There may be a small hit only when the variable display of special symbols is executed). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game property related to the special state and improve the interest in the game.

In this embodiment, "high degree of advantage" means, for example, when the state is controlled to a specific state (a big hit game state in this example) or a special state (a small hit game state in this example). It means that there is a high degree of expectation that game media will be obtained once. For example, if the variable winning ball device (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 20, the special variable winning ball device 22) has a long opening time or a large number of times of opening, many prizes can be obtained, By having a large number of prize balls, it is possible to obtain many game values such as getting a lot of balls.

Further, according to this embodiment, the special effect can be executed at least during the variable display (see FIG. 50), and when the variable display is started, it is determined whether or not the special effect is executed (this example). Then, step S926 is executed in the background pattern variation start process shown in FIG. 35). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game property related to the special state and improve the interest in the game.

Not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, according to the first modification and the second modification shown in FIG. 51, information about variable display is stored as suspension information (in this example, suspension storage). An information storage unit (in this example, the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer) is provided. Further, based on the hold information, it is determined whether or not to execute the special effect (according to the first modification and the second modification, the game control microcomputer 560 is started at the start of the small hit game or during the small hit game. Based on the look-ahead determination result command received from step S926, the same process as step S926 is executed to determine the presence/absence and type of the continuous small hit effect). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the monotonousness of the game property related to the special state and improve the interest in the game.

According to this embodiment, the special effect mode is determined from a plurality of types (in this example, in step S926, continuous small hit effects A to C can be determined as shown in FIG. 36). Is). Therefore, the production pattern of the special effect is diversified, and the special effect can be focused.

Further, according to this embodiment, the special effect can be executed in the variable display next to the variable display in which the special effect has been executed (see FIG. 50(B)), and the special state (in this example, the small hitting game state) According to the number of times the variable display controlled by) is repeatedly executed, it is possible to determine a different aspect as the aspect of the special effect (in this example, as shown in FIG. If it is 2, it is possible to determine only the continuous small hit effect A, and as shown in FIG. 36(C), if the number of consecutive small hits is 3, it is possible to determine the continuous small hit effect A and the continuous small hit effect B. As shown in FIG. 36(D), if the number of continuous small hits is 4 or more, the continuous small hit effect A, the continuous small hit effect B, and the continuous small hit effect C can be determined). Therefore, the production pattern of the special effect is diversified, and the special effect can be focused.

In addition, in this embodiment, the presence or absence and the type of the continuous small hit production are determined according to the number of consecutive small hits, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, it may be configured to determine the presence or absence and the type of the continuous small hit effect according to the number of times the continuous small hit effect is continuously executed. Further, for example, the presence/absence and the type of the continuous small hit effect may be determined according to which effect mode is currently controlled or the number of consecutive big hits.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the variable display is not executed for the specific period (30 seconds in this example) after being controlled to the special state, the next variable display is executed. The special effect is not executed even when the special state is controlled (in this example, by executing steps S662 and S663 and resetting the previous small hit flag and the small hit continuous number counter, the next variation display is displayed. Even if it is a small hit, continuous small hit production is not executed). Therefore, the execution rule of the special effect can be clarified, and the interest in the game can be improved.

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the number of prize balls is added and displayed as the update display, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and when some count display is subtracted and displayed, You may comprise so that the structure shown by the form may be applied.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a special state that is advantageous to the player (in this example, a small hitting game state), and a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the special state (in this example, , Big hit game state), and based on the fact that the special condition is established (in this example, it is a big hit), the frequency of being controlled to the special state compared to before the special condition is established It is possible to control to an elevated special state (in this example, the KT state (first KT state, second KT state)). In addition, the count display can be updated and displayed in different display modes depending on whether the state is controlled to the specific state or the special state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 44, during the jackpot gaming state). In the jackpot pattern of No. 2, the prize ball number display 300 is updated and displayed at the lower left corner of the effect display device 9, and as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, in the second KT pattern in the second KT state, the vicinity of the center of the effect display device 9 is displayed. The award ball number display 305 is enlarged and the effect image 307 is displayed and updated). Therefore, by providing a plurality of display modes for updating and displaying the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the count display is updated and displayed.

According to this embodiment, the game medium (in this example, the game ball) can enter the entry advantageous state (in this example, the open state) and the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter (the example). Then, a special variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) that can be changed to a closed state, and a specific variable device (in this example, a special variable winning a prize) that can be changed to an entry advantageous state and an entry disadvantaged state. Ball device 20). In addition, it is possible to control a special state (in this example, a small hit game state) that changes the special variable device to the entry advantageous state, and a specific state (in this example, a big hit game state) that changes the specific variable device to the entry advantageous state. ) Can be controlled, and when the game is controlled to a special state, the winning frequency of the game medium is lower than that when the game is controlled to a specific state (in this example, a game per round in the big hit game state) While up to 10 balls can be won, in the second KT state, it is possible to win about 1 to 3 game balls during one small hit game). Further, when the game medium enters the specific variable device as a predetermined trigger and the game medium enters the special variable device, the count display can be updated and displayed, and the game medium enters the specific variable device. In the first display mode, the count display can be updated and displayed, and when the game medium enters the special variable device, the count display can be updated and displayed in the second display mode (in this example, shown in FIG. 44). As described above, in the big hit pattern during the big hit game state, the prize ball number display 300 is updated and displayed at the lower left end portion of the effect display device 9 based on the occurrence of the winning at the big winning opening, and is shown in FIGS. 46 and 47. As shown, in the second KT pattern in the second KT state, the prize ball number display 305 is enlarged and displayed near the center of the effect display device 9 based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening 24, and the effect image 307 is displayed. Display and update display). Therefore, by changing the display mode of the update display of the count display depending on which variable device the game medium has entered, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the count display is updated and displayed at different update speeds when the count display is updated and displayed in the first display mode and when the count display is updated and displayed in the second display mode. In the example, when displaying the number of prize balls 300 in the big hit pattern, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds), and the number of prize balls is displayed in the second KT pattern. When 305 is displayed, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). Therefore, by changing the update speed of the update display of the count display according to the display mode of the update display of the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

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

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

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the case where the prize sphere count display 305 is enlarged and the effect image 307 is displayed as the highlight display of the prize sphere count is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display size of the prize ball count display 305 may be originally large, and various modes are possible.

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

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

According to this embodiment, the game medium (the game ball in this example) can enter the entry advantageous state (in this example, the open state) and the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter (the example). Then, a special variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) that can be changed to a closed state) is provided. Further, the special variable device can be controlled to a special state (in this example, a small hitting game state) in which the special variable device is changed to the entry advantageous state. Then, based on the entry of the first game medium into the special variable device for a predetermined period (in this example, the period during which the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be in the open state in one small hit game state). To execute the winning effect according to the first pattern, and to execute the winning effect according to the second pattern based on the entry of the second game medium into the special variable device for a predetermined period (in this example, as shown in FIG. 48). In the case where the winning effect is not being executed when the winning of the special winning opening 24 occurs, the winning effect is immediately executed, and the winning effect is being executed when the winning of the special winning opening 24 occurs. To run the winning production). Therefore, by providing a plurality of timings for executing the winning effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the winning effect.

Further, according to this embodiment, even if the variable display that is not controlled to the special state is executed after the special state is controlled during the special state, the winning effect is continuously executed in the variable display. It is possible (in this example, as shown in FIG. 48, even if the special winning opening 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to a closed state and the small hit game is finished, all the winning effects are achieved. If not finished, after closing the special winning opening 24, it is possible to continuously execute the winning effect even in the variable display after the end of the small hit game and also in the next small hit game). Therefore, the winning effect is inherited and executed, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, the variation display after the small hit game is finished and the winning effect can be continuously executed even in the next small hit game, so that the player can actually execute the winning effect. The probability of a small hit is not 100% except in the case of a big hit (in this example, it is about 1/4). Even if the small hits do not actually occur in succession, the result is small. It can be made to appear as if the winning game is continuous, and the continuous feeling of the small hitting game can be created.

Further, according to this embodiment, the winning effect is executed by the first pattern for a specific period (in this example, the effect period of the winning effect), and the specific period is started after the execution of the winning effect is started by the first pattern. After the lapse of time, the winning effect is executed according to the second pattern (in this example, as shown in FIG. 48, after the winning effect for the first winning is started, the winning effect for the first winning is finished. , The winning effect for the second winning is executed later). Therefore, by providing a plurality of timings for executing the winning effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the winning effect.

Further, according to this embodiment, the payout control for paying out the game medium is performed based on a predetermined trigger (in this example, the game ball is won in the special winning opening 24) (in this example, in step S30). By executing the prize ball process, a payout control command for designating 15 prize balls is transmitted based on the fact that the game balls have won in the special winning opening 24, and the ball payout device 97 is driven by the payout control microcomputer. Be done). The payout control is executed at the same timing regardless of whether the winning effect is executed according to the first pattern or the winning effect according to the second pattern. In the prize ball process of S30, when the detection signal from the second count switch 25a is input, a payout control command for designating 15 prize balls is immediately output, and the payout control microcomputer causes the ball payout device 97 to operate. Immediately after being driven, 15 prize balls are paid out). Therefore, by providing a plurality of timings for executing the winning effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when executing the winning effect.

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

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

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

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a special state that is advantageous to the player (in this example, a small hitting game state), and as the first state, the degree of advantage to the player that is higher than the special state is specified. It is possible to control to a state (in this example, a jackpot gaming state), and as a second state, the special condition is satisfied based on that a special condition is satisfied (in this example, 16R probability variation jackpot has been achieved). It is possible to control to a special state (in this example, the second KT state) in which the frequency of control to the special state is higher than before. Therefore, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display according to the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the special state is controlled, the winning frequency of the game medium is lower than in the case where the special state is controlled (in the present example, 1 in the big hit gaming state). (A maximum of 10 game balls can be won per round, whereas in the second KT state, it is possible to win 1 to 3 game balls during one small hit game). When the special state is controlled, the count display is updated and displayed at a slower update speed than in the case where the special state is controlled (in this example, the big hit pattern is a big hit pattern in the big hit game state). When the number display 300 is displayed, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds), and the number of prize balls display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern in the second KT state. In this case, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). Therefore, when the game medium is controlled to be in the special state, the winning frequency of the game medium is low. Therefore, by slowing down the update speed of the update display of the count display, a continuous feeling of the count display can be generated.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the special state is controlled and then the special state is controlled again, the update display of the count display can be continuously executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 48). In addition, even after the special winning opening 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to be in the closed state and the small hit game is finished, all the prize ball number displays are updated in the third winning ball increasing effect. If not, the third winning ball increase effect can be continuously executed even after the special winning opening 24 is closed, the variable display after the small hit game is finished, and also in the next small hit game). Therefore, by making it possible to continuously execute the update display of the count display, it is possible to create a feeling of continuity of the count display.

According to this embodiment, the game medium (in this example, the game ball) can enter the entry advantageous state (in this example, the open state) and the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter (the example). Then, the variable starter (in this example, the variable winning ball device 15) that can be changed to the closed state) and the special variable that is provided on the downstream side of the variable starter and can be changed to the entry advantageous state and the entry disadvantaged state. A device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 22) is provided. Further, variable display can be executed based on the game medium entering the variable starter (in the present example, based on the fact that the game ball has won in the second start winning port 14 of the variable prize ball device 15). The variable display of the second special symbol can be executed), based on the display result of the variable display is the special display result (in this example, the small hit symbol), the special variable device is changed to the entry advantageous state. It is possible to control to a special state (small hitting game state in this example). Therefore, by changing the mode of the update display of the count display according to the state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the specific variable device (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 20) capable of changing between the approach advantageous state and the approach disadvantageous state is provided. In addition, based on the display result of the variable display being the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol), control to a specific state (in this example, the big hit game state) that changes the specific variable device to the entry advantageous state. It is possible. Further, when the game medium enters the specific variable device as a predetermined trigger and the game medium enters the special variable device, the count display can be updated and displayed, and the game medium enters the specific variable device. And when the game medium enters the special variable device, the count display is updated and displayed at different update speeds (in this example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the big hit pattern in the big hit game state, the big prize is won. The number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds) based on the occurrence of the winning in the mouth, and the number of prize balls display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern in the second KT state. In this case, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) based on the occurrence of the winning in the special winning opening 24). Therefore, by changing the mode of update display of the count display depending on which variable device the game medium has entered, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

Further, according to this embodiment, the count display is updated and displayed at different update speeds when the count display is updated and displayed by the first pattern and when the count display is updated and displayed by the second pattern (in the present example, When displaying the number of prize balls 300 in the jackpot pattern, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds), and the number of prize balls display 305 is displayed in the second KT pattern. In this case, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds). Therefore, by changing the update speed of the update display of the count display according to the pattern of the update display of the count display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the update display of the count display is performed.

Embodiment 2.
In the first embodiment, instead of immediately controlling the big hit game based on the fact that the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit game is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 17. Although it was configured, the predetermined promotion notification (right hitting notification) for further instructing the player to aim the right side of the game area 7 for launching the game ball, and the operation gate 17 for launching the game ball. The specific promotion notification for prompting may be configured to be executable. Hereinafter, a second embodiment configured to be able to execute the predetermined promotion notification and the specific promotion notification will be described.

It is to be noted that, in this embodiment, a detailed description of portions having the same configurations and processes as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and portions different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

In this embodiment, the CPU 201 for effect control, in the command analysis process (step S704), when the symbol confirmation designation command (the first symbol confirmation designation command, the second symbol confirmation designation command) is received, the confirmation command reception time process. To execute.

FIG. 52 is a flow chart showing the processing upon receipt of a commit command in the second embodiment. The effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not any of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area, so that the symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol. It is determined whether or not (step S4401). When any of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 6 designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area, that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the received symbol fixing designation command is the second symbol fixing designation. Whether it is a command or not is determined (step S4401A), and if it is the first symbol confirmation designation command, the process proceeds to step S4404.

If the received symbol confirmation designation command is the second symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is in the normal state (step S4401B), and if it is the KT state (the first KT state flag and the first If any of the 2KT state flags are set), the procedure moves to step S4404.

In the normal state, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the in-preparation displayed flag indicating that the big hit preparation display indicating that the big hit variation is already executed is set (step S4402). If it is set, the in-preparation displayed flag is reset (step S4403) and the process proceeds to step S4404.

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

If the in-preparation displayed flag indicating that the in-preparation display has been executed is not set in step S4402, the effect control CPU 201 starts the first reduction instruction notification (step S4405), and proceeds to step S4406. To do. The preparation-in-progress display is an effect that is executed when the variation of the first special symbol is started during the jackpot variation of the second special symbol in the normal state, and specifically, the character "big jackpot in preparation" is displayed. It is an effect in which the included image is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a still image including the characters "preparing for big hit" is displayed, but not limited to such a mode, for example, a big hit game is started as a "preparing display". It may be configured to perform a display corresponding to the period up to (the remaining variation time of the variation display of the second special symbol).

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

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

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the instruction notification control processing according to the second embodiment. In the instruction notification control process, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether the first instruction notification is being performed (step S4601), and if the first instruction notification is being performed, the value of the instruction notification timer is decremented by 1 (step S4602). ), it is determined whether the instruction notification timer times out (step S4603). If the time-out has occurred (10 seconds have elapsed since the execution of the first instruction notification), if the first normal instruction notification is being executed, the second normal instruction notification is started (Y in step S3503, S4605). If the 1 reduction instruction notification is being executed, the second reduction display notification is started (step S4506).

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

When executing the second instruction notification image, the second instruction notification image may be displayed in a superimposed manner on the first instruction notification image, or the first instruction notification image may be deleted and the second instruction notification image may be displayed. It may be displayed.

54 and 55 are explanatory views showing a display example of the instruction notification in the second embodiment. In the display example shown in FIG. 54, a display example of the instruction notification in the case of a big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol is shown. For example, first, the background design corresponding to the first decorative design is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 54(1), and the background design is stopped and displayed as a big hit design as shown in FIG. 54(2). Next, as shown in FIG. 54(3), the first normal instruction notification 55A is given. The first normal instruction notification 55A at this time is performed by displaying an image including the characters "right hit" and the right arrow. Then, when 10 seconds elapse without the game ball passing through the operation gate 17, the second normal instruction notification 55B is performed as shown in FIG. 54(4).

The second normal instruction notification 55B at this time is the image "aim at the gate" and an image showing the game ball passing through the operating gate 17 (the square area where the game ball is passing shows the operating gate 17). , And the square area above it indicates the gate 32).

The display example shown in FIG. 55 shows a display example of the instruction notification in the case of a big hit based on the variation of the second special symbol in the normal state. For example, as shown in FIG. 55(1), the first demo display is displayed because the first special symbol is not changed even in the normal state, and the big hit variation of the second decorative symbol is also performed. Is being done. Then, when the variation of the first special symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 55(2), after the big hit preparing display is performed and the preparing display completed flag is set, it is shown in FIG. 55(3). As shown, the variation of the second special symbol ends with the big hit symbol. At this time, since the in-preparation displayed flag is set, the first normal instruction notification 56A is performed as shown in FIG. 55(4), and 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operation gate 17. Then, as shown in FIG. 55(5), the second normal instruction notification 56B is given. At this time, the first normal instruction notification 56A and the second normal instruction notification 56B may be separately displayed in parallel, or only the second normal instruction notification 56B may be displayed without displaying the first normal instruction notification 56A. You may.

The first normal instruction notification 56A at this time is performed by displaying an image including the characters "right hitting" and the right arrow, and the second normal instruction notification 56B includes the characters "aim at the gate" and the operation. By displaying an image showing the game ball passing through the gate 17 (the rectangular area through which the game ball is passing indicates the operating gate 17, and the rectangular area above it indicates the gate 32) Done.

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

The first reduction instruction notification 56C at this time is performed by displaying only the image showing the character "right stroke". Further, the second reduction instruction notification 56D is performed by displaying only the image showing the characters "Aim at the gate".

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed in the normal state, when the variation of the first special symbol is performed, the big hit preparation display is performed, and the variation of the first special symbol is performed. When is not performed, the execution of the big hit preparing display is restricted (not executed).

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed in the normal state, when the variation of the first special symbol is performed, the first normal instruction notification and the second normal instruction notification When the variation of the first special symbol is not performed, the first reduction instruction notification and the second reduction instruction notification having lower visibility than the first normal instruction notification and the second normal instruction notification are performed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a game medium (in this example, a game ball), and a predetermined route of the downflow route through which the game medium flows down. (In this example, provided on the right side of the game area 7), a specific area through which the game medium can pass (in this example, the operation gate 17) and a predetermined condition (in this example, the big hit symbol must be stopped and displayed) After the condition is established, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (a big hit game state in this example) advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 560). When Y in step S2501 (the part that executes steps S305 to S307 and S355 to S357), it is possible to control to a predetermined state (small hitting game state in this example) that is advantageous to the player and different from the advantageous state. (In this example, the part that executes steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560) can be controlled to a special state (KT state in this example) in which the frequency is controlled to a predetermined state rather than the normal state. Yes (in this example, the part for executing steps S2208A, S2211A, S2212A, S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B in the game control microcomputer 560), and based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, the game medium is launched to a predetermined route. A predetermined promotion notification (first instruction notification in this example) for promoting the execution of the game is executed, and after a predetermined period (10 seconds in this example) has elapsed from the execution of the predetermined promotion notification, the game medium is ejected to the specific area. The specific promotion notification to be promoted (in this example, the second instruction notification) can be executed (in this example, the portion of the effect control microcomputer 200 that executes steps S4404, S4405, S4604, and S4605). As a result, it is possible to appropriately notify the trigger for controlling to the advantageous state while suppressing the complexity of the effect.

For example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2016-202287, it is possible to control to a state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in a normal state, and a predetermined condition (for example, stop display of a big hit symbol indicating that a big hit will be realized). After that, a game machine is described that controls to an advantageous state (big hit game state) when a game medium passes through a specific area, and the game machine appropriately notifies the opportunity to control to an advantageous state. However, if the notification that prompts the game medium to be ejected to the specific area is given every time the predetermined condition is satisfied, the production may be complicated. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately notify the trigger for controlling to the advantageous state while suppressing the complexity of the effect.

For example, if the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol after the KT state has ended and shifted to the normal state, the variation time of the second special symbol in the normal state is long, and thus the second special symbol. It is assumed that the player leaves the seat for a reason such as a break without waiting for the fluctuation of the above to end. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform control so as not to enter the jackpot gaming state during a break by appropriately notifying the timing of controlling the jackpot gaming state.

Further, unlike the above-described gaming machine, there is a gaming machine configured to control the jackpot gaming state on condition that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed regardless of whether or not the gaming ball passes through the operation gate 17. For the purpose of suppressing the waste hitting of the game ball, the player waits until the big hit game state starts after the big hit symbol is stopped (until the special winning opening is opened), and then the game ball is launched. May be done. Such a player similarly shifts to the big hit game state on the condition that the game ball passes through the operation gate 17, similarly, until the big hit game state is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The player may try to wait for the launch, in which case the jackpot gaming state will not be started. Therefore, with the above-described configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify such a player of the opportunity to control the big hit game state.

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

Note that it is possible to configure a gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the first to second embodiments and the modified examples 1 to 2 described above. That is, the configurations shown in any one or more of the first embodiment to the second embodiment, and any one or more of the modifications 1 to 2 may be appropriately combined, The gaming machine may be configured by combining the configurations shown in all the embodiments and the modified examples.

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

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only the ratio being different due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. , A:B=100%:0%, and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

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

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, as shown in FIG. The sound output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 4 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 200 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. Microcomputer 200 for effect control that controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control or lamp control in accordance with the above, and changing the received command as it is or by changing it to, for example, a simplified command. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 200 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp. The display control can be performed according to the command received from the driver board 35 or the sound/lamp board.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a pachinko machine is used as an example of the gaming machine, but in the present invention, a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting a medal. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player when the symbol is rotated and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to the slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible to do so.

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

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

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

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Based on a predetermined trigger, equipped with a count display execution means capable of updating and displaying a count display showing the number of prize balls given to the player ,
The counting display executing means has a first pattern in which the period until the updated counting result is displayed is the first period, and a second pattern in which the period until the updated counting result is displayed is longer than the first period. The count display can be updated and displayed by the second pattern which is a period,
Comprising a predetermined condition advantageous for is the player can impart prize balls to a player, and a favorable state of prize balls is likely to be granted than is the predetermined state can impart prize balls to a player Further comprising a state control means capable of controlling in a plurality of states,
The state control means is capable of controlling a specific state that is more easily controlled to the predetermined state than a normal state,
The specific state includes a first specific state and a second specific state in which a prize ball is more likely to be provided than the first specific state,
While being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to display the count display in the first display mode,
When being controlled to the first specific state, it is possible to display the count display in a second display mode different from the first display mode,
While being controlled to the second specific state, it is possible to display the count display in a third display mode different from both the first display mode and the second display mode,
The counting display executing means,
Wherein when it is controlled to an advantageous state, by Ri update displaying the count display displayed in the first display mode to the first pattern,
While being controlled to the first specific state, the count display displayed in the second display mode is updated and displayed by the first pattern,
When it is controlled to the second specific state, Ri to update the display by the second pattern the count display displayed by the third display mode,
A gaming machine characterized by that. Variable means that can give a prize ball to the player based on the entry of the game medium,
And a specific effect executing means capable of executing the specific effect,
The specific effect executing means,
When the game medium enters the variable means while being controlled to the second specific state, the specific effect can be executed,
If the game medium enters the variable means while being controlled to either the advantageous state or the first specific state, the specific effect is not executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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