JP6753880B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

As a game machine, a device that converts a serial signal output from an effect control board into a parallel signal by a serial-parallel conversion IC and controls the operation of an effect device such as a lamp made of an LED is generally known.

As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a parallel signal converted from a serial signal on one board is output from the board to necessary locations, respectively (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-67489

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the converted parallel signal is output from the converted substrate to the required locations, the wiring length and the like are wasted, and the serial-parallel conversion IC It was not enough from the viewpoint of efficient use.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of efficiently using a serial-parallel conversion IC.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a game machine that plays games
1st board and
A second substrate different from the first substrate is provided.
The second substrate includes a conversion means for converting the first signal output from the first substrate into a second signal different from the first signal, and is a part of the second signal converted by the conversion means. Is output to the first substrate,
further,
The gaming machine has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state which is advantageous to the player.
A variable starting means that can be changed into an approach advantageous state in which the game medium can enter and an approach disadvantageous state in which the game medium is difficult to enter,
A predetermined variable means provided on the downstream side of the variable starting means and capable of changing between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantageous state,
A variable start control means capable of controlling the variable start means by any one of a plurality of open patterns, and a variable start control means.
A variable display executing means capable of executing variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starting means, and
Based on the fact that the predetermined display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, the predetermined state control means capable of controlling the predetermined state to change the predetermined variable means to the approach advantageous state, and the predetermined state control means.
A special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state is increased, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an approach effect based on the entry of the game medium into the predetermined variable means when controlled to the predetermined state.
The special state control means can control the first special state and the second special state having a different degree of advantage from the first special state as the special state.
The variable start control means
The variable starting means can be controlled by a specific opening pattern in which the game medium is more likely to flow down to the predetermined variable means than the non-specific opening pattern among the plurality of opening patterns.
The variable starting means can be controlled by the specific opening pattern at a higher rate in the case of being controlled in the second special state than in the case of being controlled in the first special state.
The effect executing means is
When the predetermined state is controlled in the first special state, even if the game medium enters the predetermined variable means, the approach effect is not executed.
When the game medium is controlled to the predetermined state in the second special state, the game medium has entered the predetermined variable means, and the game medium has entered the predetermined variable means as the approach effect. A corresponding display corresponding to the given game value is displayed, and a predetermined effect corresponding to the passage of the game medium through the predetermined variable means is executed.
It is characterized by that.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that plays games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
With the first board (for example, relay board 16A for effect control)
A second substrate (for example, a light emitter control substrate 16C) that is subordinate to the first substrate is provided.
The second substrate includes a conversion means (for example, a serial-parallel conversion IC) that converts a first signal output from the first substrate into a second signal different from the first signal, and is converted by the conversion means. A part of the second signal is output to the first board (for example, a parallel data signal for the fourth symbol is transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A).
further,
The game machine performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.
A variable starting device (eg, closed state) that can be changed into an approach advantageous state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter and an approach disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter. Variable winning ball device 9015) and
A predetermined variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 9022) provided on the downstream side of the variable starting device and capable of changing between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantageous state, and
FIG. 20 (1), FIG. 20 (1), by executing step S9026C in the variable starting device control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560) capable of controlling the variable starting device by any one of the plurality of opening patterns. As shown in (2), the part that controls the variable winning ball device 9015 to the open state for 5.5 seconds or 0.5 seconds) and
A variable display executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S90300 to S90304 and S90350 to S90354 in the game control microcomputer 90560) capable of executing variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starting device.
Based on the fact that the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol), a predetermined state that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) that changes the predetermined variable device to an approach advantageous state. The state control means (for example, the part that executes steps S90358 to S90360 in the game control microcomputer 90560) and
Steps S902208A, S902211A, S902212A, S902209B, S902210B, S902213B, in steps S902208A, S902211A, S902221A, S902209B, S9022113B, The part that executes S902214B)
As the special state, the special state control means has a first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state) and a second special state (for example, high probability / first state) having a different degree of advantage from the first special state. It can be controlled to (2KT state),
The variable starter control means
The variable starting device can be controlled by a specific opening pattern in which the game medium is more likely to flow into the predetermined variable device than the non-specific opening pattern among the plurality of opening patterns (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (2)). (Open the variable winning ball device 9015 for 0.5 seconds),
The variable starting device can be controlled by the specific opening pattern at a different ratio between the case where the first special state is controlled and the case where the second special state is controlled (for example, in the first KT state). , As shown in FIG. 20 (1), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for only 0.5 seconds. Open)
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the serial-parallel conversion IC can be efficiently used. In addition, the monotonousness of the game playability in the special state can be eliminated, and the interest of the game when controlling the special state can be improved.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
A substrate that is subordinate to the first substrate and is different from the second substrate (for example, a fourth symbol substrate 16B) is further provided.
A part of the second signal converted by the conversion means is output to the third board via the first board (for example, a parallel data signal for the fourth symbol is output via the effect control relay board 16A). (Send to 4th design board 16B, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to provide a conversion means on the third substrate, and the cost can be reduced.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The first signal is a serial signal, the second signal is a parallel signal, and the conversion means is a serial-parallel conversion circuit (for example, a serial-parallel conversion IC that converts a serial data signal into a parallel data signal).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, by providing the conversion means on the second substrate, the conversion means can be efficiently used while considering the length of the wiring.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
The conversion means converts the first signal into a plurality of the second signals.
The number of the second signals output to the first substrate is set to half or less of the plurality converted by the conversion means (for example, the number of parallel signals transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A is controlled by the light emitter. The number of parallel signals converted by the conversion IC165 on the board 16C should be less than half of the number),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, since the conversion is performed collectively on the second substrate, it is not necessary to separately provide the conversion means on the first substrate, and the cost can be reduced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
A substrate that is subordinate to the first substrate and is different from the second substrate (for example, a fourth symbol substrate 16B) is further provided.
The first substrate outputs the first signal to the second substrate, while outputting only the second signal to the third substrate (for example, the effect control relay substrate 16A is connected to the light emitting body control substrate 16C). While transmitting the serial signal, only the parallel signal is transmitted to the fourth design board 16B),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the cost without outputting an unnecessary signal.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
A substrate that is subordinate to the first substrate and is different from the second substrate (for example, a fourth symbol substrate 16B) is further provided.
The second substrate is provided with the conversion means, while the third substrate is not provided with the conversion means (for example, the light emitter control substrate 16C is provided with a conversion IC 165 which is a serial-parallel conversion IC, while the fourth symbol is provided. The board 16B does not have a serial-parallel conversion IC, etc.),
You may do so.

With such a configuration, the cost can be reduced.

In addition, the embodiments for carrying out the invention described later include the following inventions (7) to (27). Conventionally, in a game machine, it has been possible to control a state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in a normal state, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-156952 (paragraph 0042, paragraph 0071-0074, FIG. 2-8). In some cases, the winning ratio in the small hit game state is increased by providing a delay means (regulation piece) for delaying the flow of the game medium on the special variable winning ball device. However, in the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine, the playability in the special state is monotonous, and it cannot be said that the interest of the game when the game is controlled in the special state can be sufficiently improved. In view of this point, it is required to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the game when it is controlled to a special state.

(7) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is a gaming medium (for example, a jackpot gaming state). A variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device) that can be changed into an approach advantageous state (for example, an open state) in which a game ball can enter and an approach disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter. 9015), a predetermined variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 9022) provided on the downstream side of the variable starting device and capable of changing between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantageous state, and one of a plurality of open patterns. As shown in FIGS. 20 (1) and 20 (2), by executing step S9026C in the variable starter control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560) in which the variable starter can be controlled by the opening pattern of A variable display executing means (for example, game control) capable of executing variable display based on the ball device 9015 being opened for 5.5 seconds or 0.5 seconds and the game medium entering the variable starting device. Based on the part in which steps S90300 to S90304 and S90350 to S90354 are executed in the microcomputer 90560 and the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol), it is advantageous to enter the predetermined variable device. A predetermined state control means that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) to be changed to a state (for example, a portion that executes steps S90358 to S90360 in the game control microcomputer 90560) and a frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state. A special state control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S902208A, S902211A, S902212A, S902209B, S902210B, S902213B, S902214B in the game control microcomputer 90560) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a KT state) having an increased value. As a special state, the special state control means has a first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state) and a second special state (for example, high probability / first state) having a different degree of advantage from the first special state. It can be controlled to 2KT state), and the variable starter control means can control the variable starter by a specific open pattern in which the game medium is more likely to flow down to the predetermined variable device than the non-specific open pattern among the plurality of open patterns. Yes (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the variable winning ball device 9015 is set to 0. It is possible to control the variable starter by a specific opening pattern at different ratios depending on whether it is controlled to the first special state or the second special state (opening only for 5 seconds) (for example, it is opened for 5 seconds). In the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 5.5 seconds as shown in FIG. 20 (1), and in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 9015 is set to 0 as shown in FIG. 20 (2). It is characterized by opening only for 5 seconds). According to such a configuration, the monotonousness of the game playability in the special state can be eliminated, and the interest of the game in the case of controlling the special state can be improved.

(8) In the game machine of (7) above, it is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 16R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 6R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 2R normal jackpot), and a second special state. Has a higher advantage than the first special state (for example, in the first KT state, it is rare for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 9024 in a small hit game, whereas in the second KT state, it is small. A game ball can be won in the special winning opening 9024 in the winning game), and the special state control means can be controlled to the second special state according to the type of the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 , Steps S902206A to S902208A, S902206B, S902207B, S902210B may be configured to shift to a high probability / second KT state after the end of the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot). According to such a configuration, by associating the type of the advantageous state with the type of the special state, it is possible to pay attention to which type of the advantageous state is obtained.

(9) In the gaming machine of the above (7) or (8), at least a part of the effect is produced in the period controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the jackpot gaming state) and the period controlled to the second special state. By executing the production execution means (for example, steps S90982 and S90948 in the production control microcomputer 90100), the sound output of the music for the second KT is output at the start of the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot. It may be configured to include a portion) which starts and continues the sound output of the music for the second KT until the end of the second KT state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by giving the player a stronger impression that the player is controlled in the second special state.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (9) above, a specific variable device (for example,) provided on the upstream side of the variable starting device and capable of changing between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantageous state. , Special variable winning ball device 9020) and advantageous state control means (for example, game control microcomputer 90560) capable of controlling an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that changes the specific variable device to an approach advantageous state (step S90305-5). S90307, S90355 to S90357) and a starting determination means (for example, a game control microcomputer) for determining whether or not to control the variable starting device in an approach advantageous state (for example, whether or not to hit a normal drawing). Whether or not the start determination means controls the variable starting device to the approach advantageous state by the same ratio regardless of the state, including a part (a part for determining whether or not to hit the normal drawing when executing step S9026C in the computer 90560). Whether or not (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 determines whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state (high probability state) in the normal symbol process processing (step S9026C), a non-KT state, and a first KT state. Alternatively, it may be configured to determine whether or not to hit a normal figure with the same probability regardless of whether it is in the second KT state or in the big hit gaming state). According to such a configuration, the entry of the game medium into the specific variable device can be prevented from being affected by the variable starting device that can control the approach advantageous state even during the advantageous state, so that the advantageous state can be digested. The period can be shortened, and the decline in interest in the game can be suppressed.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (10) above, a special state control means (for example, a probabilistic state) that can be controlled to a special state (probability change state in this example) after being controlled to an advantageous state. The game control microcomputer 90560 includes steps S902207A, S902210A, S902207B, and S902212B), and the special state control means has an open pattern at the same rate as the first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state). It is possible to control the third special state (for example, low probability / first KT state) in which the variable display pattern is selected and the variable display pattern is selected and the variable display is executed by being selected and the variable starting device is controlled, and the variable display pattern is controlled to an advantageous state. When it is not controlled to the special state after being played, it can be controlled to the third special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 executes 6R normal jackpot or 2R normal by executing steps S902212A, S902213A, S902214B, S902215B. After the jackpot game based on the jackpot is completed, the low probability / first KT state may be entered). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give an opportunity to discourage the player from ending the game when the state is controlled to the advantageous state and then not controlled to the special state.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (11) above, the variable starting device and the predetermined variable device are delay means for delaying the flow of the game medium (for example, regulation piece 90118). May be configured to be provided. According to such a configuration, the flow speed of the game medium is delayed by providing the delay means, and in the first special state, the rate of entry of the game medium into the variable starting device can be further increased, and the second special state. In the state, the rate of entry of the game medium into the predetermined variable device can be further increased.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (12) above, the variable display executing means is a variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the second identification information (for example, the first special symbol). For example, it is possible to execute the variable display of the second special symbol), and during the execution of the variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information, the other variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information is possible. The display can be executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel by executing steps S9026A and S9026B. (There is), a determination means capable of determining whether or not to control to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) (for example, a portion in which step S90164B is executed as it is when step S9066B in the game control microcomputer 90560 is N). And a portion that executes the same processing as in step S901701 in step S901701 and the second variation pattern setting process in the variable display time determining means (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560) capable of determining the variable display time (for example, the variable time). ), And the determination means can determine that when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, it is controlled to a predetermined state at a higher rate than when the variable display of the first identification information is executed. Yes (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 can determine to make a small hit only when the second special symbol is variablely displayed), and the variable display time determining means is controlled to a special state. In the case, it is possible to determine a shorter time as the variable display time of the variable display of the second identification information as compared with the case where the control is performed in the non-special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 18C). In the non-KT state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 15 minutes or 5 minutes, whereas in the KT state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is as shown in FIGS. 18 (D) to 19 (I). Is 1.5 seconds to 2 minutes and 20 seconds). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the game machine controlled to the special state.

(14) In the game machine according to any one of (7) to (13) above, a predetermined area (for example, an operating gate 9017) through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can pass and an advantageous state (for example, for example). The advantageous state control means (for example, the portion for executing steps S90305 to S90307 and S90355 to S90357 in the game control microcomputer 90560) is provided in the jackpot game state), and the advantageous state control means displays a variable display. As a result, after the specific display result is derived and displayed, it is possible to control to an advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium through the predetermined area (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 is stepped in step S902015Y when Y. It may be configured to shift to the process of S902016 or later and execute the same determination process as in step S902015Y in the second special symbol stop process). According to such a configuration, when the player takes a break from the game after the end of the special state, it is possible to limit the control to the advantageous state from progressing during the break of the player.

(15) In the gaming machine of the above (14), an advantageous state signal output means (for example, a jackpot signal 1) capable of externally outputting an advantageous state signal (for example, a jackpot signal 1 and a jackpot signal 2) that can be specified to be controlled in an advantageous state. The advantage state signal output means includes a step S902015X in the game control microcomputer 90560 and a portion that executes the same processing as in step S902015X in the second special symbol stop processing), and the advantageous state signal output means has a specific display result (for example, a specific display result (for example) as a display result of the variable display). When the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, the advantageous state signal can be output externally (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 before executing step S902015Y in the first special symbol stop process and the second special symbol stop process). It may be configured to execute step S902015X). According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the game clerk that the unmanned game machine without a player has become advantageous, and it is possible to promote the initialization of the game machine.

(16) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and the display result of the variable display is specified. An advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter the first region (for example, a big winning opening) based on a display result (for example, a big hit symbol). (For example, the part where steps S90305 to S90307 and S90355 to S90357 are executed in the game control microcomputer 90560) and the variable display display result becomes a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol). Steps S90358 to S90360 in a predetermined state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) in which the game medium can enter the two regions (for example, the special winning opening 9024). Steps S902208A, S902211A, S902212A in the game control microcomputer 90560, and the special state control means (for example, the KT state) that can be controlled to the special state (for example, the KT state) in which the frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state is increased. A portion that executes S902209B, S902210B, S902213B, and S902214B) is provided, and the special state control means compares the first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state) and the first special state as special states. It is possible to control the second special state (for example, high probability / second KT state) having a high advantage, and a special signal (for example, a special winning opening winning signal) corresponding to the entry of the game medium into the second region. ) Is provided with a special signal output means capable of externally outputting (for example, a portion for executing step S9029 in the game control microcomputer 90560). According to such a configuration, the state of entry of the game medium into the second region can be notified to the outside, and the game machine can be appropriately managed outside the game machine.

(17) In the game machine of (16) above, the special signal output means can externally output a special signal common to the case where it is controlled to the first special state and the case where it is controlled to the second special state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 36, a common special winning opening winning signal is output externally regardless of whether it is in the first KT state or the second KT state). According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the external output processing on the game machine side.

(18) In the game machine of the above (16), the special signal output means has a first special signal (for example, a special winning opening winning signal 1) and a second special signal different from the first special signal as special signals. (For example, when the special winning opening winning signal 2) can be output externally and the first special signal can be output externally when controlled to the first special state, and when it is controlled to the second special state. The second special signal can be output externally (for example, as shown in FIG. 37, the special winning opening winning signal 1 is output externally during the first KT state, and the special winning opening winning signal 2 is externally output during the second KT state. It may be configured to output). According to such a configuration, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately managed outside the gaming machine.

(19) Yet another aspect of the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player, and the display result of the variable display is A predetermined state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 90560) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state based on the predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol). (Part of executing steps S90358 to S90360) and special state control means (for example, step S902208A in the game control microcomputer 90560) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency of being controlled to a predetermined state is increased. , S902211A, S902212A, S902209B, S902210B, S902213B, S902214B), and the special state control means includes, as special states, a first special state (for example, a high probability / first KT state) and the first. A predetermined effect (for example, a battle effect) that can be controlled to a second special state (for example, high probability / second KT state) having a higher advantage than the special state and suggests that it is controlled to the advantageous state is performed. A predetermined effect executing means (for example, a portion in which a process table including a battle effect is selected in step S90921 of the effect control microcomputer 90200 to execute steps S90923 and S90944) is provided, and the predetermined effect executing means is the first. A predetermined effect can be executed when the effect is controlled to an advantageous state in the special state (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90200 is based on the second variation pattern # 11, # 12, # 14, # 15 in FIG. 53. (As shown in (D), the battle effect can be executed), and when the control is performed in an advantageous state in the second special state, the transition effect corresponding to the transition to the control to the first special state (for example, After executing the first KT transition effect), a predetermined effect can be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90200 is shown in FIGS. 50C and 50D based on the second variation pattern # 18. It is possible to execute the battle effect after executing the first KT transition effect). According to such a configuration, the effect of the second special state can be enhanced by impressing the end of the second special state by executing the transition effect, and the interest of the game when controlling to the special state is improved. Can be made to.

(20) In the game machine of the above (19), steps S902207A and S902210A in the game control microcomputer 90560 can be controlled to a special state (for example, a probabilistic state) when controlled to a special state. , S902207B, S902212B), and the predetermined effect executing means can execute the effect corresponding to whether or not the control to the special state is continued as the predetermined effect (for example, FIGS. 51 and 52). As shown in the above, the probabilistic state continues when the battle effect of the winning mode is executed, and the probabilistic state ends when the battle effect of the defeating mode is executed). According to such a configuration, by narrowing down the effect content to be noticed as the predetermined effect, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the control to the special state is continued, and it is possible to clarify the effect content of the predetermined effect. ..

(21) In the game machine according to (19) or (20) above, a notification effect (for example, a special rush middle prize ball) for notifying information on the game value given in the second special state before the transition effect is executed. Even if it is configured to include a notification effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing step S909010 in the effect control microcomputer 90200. See FIGS. 50A and 50B) capable of executing the number display 90300). Good. According to such a configuration, the end of the second special state can be clarified, and attention can be paid to a predetermined effect.

(22) In the gaming machine according to any one of (19) to (21) above, a special effect corresponding to whether or not the control to the second special state is continued before the transition effect is executed. (For example, a portion for selecting a process table including the continuous effect in step S90921 in the effect control microcomputer 90200 and executing step S90923, 90944) capable of executing the continuous effect (for example). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the second special state ends, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(23) In the game machine of (22) above, when the second special state is controlled, the special effect, the transition effect, and the predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display of 1 (for example, the second variation pattern). When the variable display of the background symbol is executed based on # 18, the continuous effect, the first KT transition effect, and the battle effect are executed in the variable display as shown in FIG. 50). You may. With such a configuration, state changes can be clearly distinguished.

(24) In the gaming machine according to any one of (19) to (23) above, when the game machine is controlled to the advantageous state in the second special state and then controlled to the second special state again, the said case. The effect control microcomputer 90200 takes over the information regarding the game value given before the second special state to be controlled again and is controlled to the second special state (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90200 by executing steps S90981 and S90983). The second prize ball counter is not reset until a big hit other than the 16R probability change big hit occurs, and as long as the 16R probability change big hit occurs continuously, the special rush middle prize ball number display is accumulated and displayed). You may be. According to such a configuration, the added game value becomes larger, so that a special feeling for the continuation of the second special state can be given.

(25) Yet another aspect of the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and the display result of the variable display is A predetermined state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 90560) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state based on the predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol). (Part of executing steps S90358 to S90360) and special state control means (for example, step S902208A in the game control microcomputer 90560) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency of being controlled to a predetermined state is increased. , S9022111A, S902212A, S902209B, S902210B, S902213B, S902214B, and a specific area (for example, a special winning opening 9024) into which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter in a special state. As special states, the control means has a first special state (for example, a high probability / first KT state) and a second special state (for example, a high probability / second KT state) having a higher advantage than the first special state. ), And the entry effect (for example, the display of the prize ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a) based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state. ) Is provided (for example, a portion for executing steps S90657 to S90659 in the effect control microcomputer 90200), and the approach effect executing means has entered the game medium into a specific area in the first special state. In some cases, the approach control is controlled so as not to be executed (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90200 does not execute steps S90657 to S90659 when N in step S90656). According to such a configuration, by preventing the approach effect from being executed by the entry of the irregular game medium in the first special state, it is possible to achieve the matching with the game state and to achieve the second effect. It is possible to emphasize the entry of the game medium into a specific area in a special state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect when controlling to a special state.

(26) In the game machine of the above (25), the advantageous state control means (for example, steps S90305 to S90307 and S90355 to S90357 in the game control microcomputer 90560) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) are executed. The advantageous state control means can be controlled into a first advantageous state (in this example, a 6R probability variation jackpot) and a second advantageous state (in this example, a 16R probability variation jackpot). The special state control means can be controlled to the first special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state, and can be controlled to the second special state after being controlled to the second advantageous state (for example,). After the 6R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot-based jackpot game ends, the high probability / first KT state is entered, and after the 16R probability variation jackpot-based jackpot game ends, the high probability / second KT state is entered), controlled to the second advantageous state. Step S90982 in the effect control microcomputer 90200 (for example, step S90982 in the effect control microcomputer 90200) capable of executing the special effect (for example, the sound output of the music for the second KT) from the period during which the process is controlled to the second special state. It may be configured to include a portion that executes S90948). According to such a configuration, the effect of the effect in the second special state can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(27) In the game machine according to (25) or (26) above, the approach effect executing means is an addition effect (for example, display of a prize ball addition display) corresponding to the addition of the game value as the approach effect, the game. Execute at least one of the effect of sound output corresponding to the entry of the medium (for example, the output of the winning sound) and the effect of emitting light of the light emitter (for example, the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a) (for example, the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a). For example, the effect control microcomputer 90200 may be configured to execute steps S90657 to S90659). According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the effect control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a light emitting body control board and the like. It is a figure which shows the connection example of the relay board for effect control and a light emitter control board. It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit configuration example of a relay board, an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the random number for jackpot determination and the jackpot determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the 1st special symbol change in the 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol process process. It is the flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol normal processing. It is the flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of the special symbol display control processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the external output signal which a game machine outputs. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the external output signal output by a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the production control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the background symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the background symbol change start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the background symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows the background symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the background symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit middle processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in a high probability / 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in a high probability / 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in a high probability / 2nd KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in a high probability / 1st KT state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and each of them is used in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol"), which is a plurality of types of identifiable identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. After that, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game. The finalized special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during the variable display.

The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, there are a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off as appropriate may be included as a lighting pattern) in which the combination of the 7-segment LED to be turned on and the one to be turned off is different. It may be set in advance as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game is supported. For example, in a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. , The final decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative pattern may be different from the decorative pattern displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be the confirmed decorative pattern.

As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special figure game (also referred to as a first special figure game) using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, or a second special symbol display device 4B In synchronization with the special figure game using the second special figure in (also referred to as the second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is displayed. Derived display (or simply referred to as "derivative"). For example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols by displaying identification information such as decorative symbols as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and ending the variable display. is there. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes "0" and the decoration is displayed. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the decorative symbols has a corresponding symbol number. For example, the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8" are given the symbol numbers "1" to "8". The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as jackpot combinations and lost combinations can be configured.

After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed so as to flow from top to bottom in order from the one with the smallest symbol number to the one with the largest symbol number, and when the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the process continues. The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest number may be displayed subsequently.

Further, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display is performed in which the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is identifiablely displayed. Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. Will be done. Further, a fourth symbol display area is provided in the display area of the image display device 5, and the fourth symbol LED 191 shown in FIG. 1 changes the display color to express the fluctuation / stop display of the special symbol. Will be done. Specifically, the fourth symbol is a symbol for effect that is variablely displayed in response to the variable display of the special symbol, and is displayed small on a part of the display screen of the image display device 5 (example shown in FIG. 1). Then, the lower right of the image display device 5). In this fourth symbol, for example, the fourth symbol is a simple mark (for example, a figure of "□" or "○") with a color, and for example, by changing the display color of the special symbol. It expresses the fluctuation / stop display.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special symbol reserved storages is identifiablely displayed on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning prize storage display area 5H. A 1-hold display 25A and a 2nd hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The first special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold storage number obtained by adding the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number is also particularly referred to as a total hold storage number. The term "special figure holding memory number" usually refers to a concept including all of the first special figure holding storage number, the second special figure holding storage number, and the total holding storage number, but in particular, a part of these (for example, for example). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 27 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting winning opening is formed as a starting area (second starting area) different from the first starting area.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 27 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a normally open state that is difficult to do. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 27 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded and open state that is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in a normally open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). It changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" 4 ”) If it is less than or equal to, the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). ) If the following, the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 28 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as. As shown in FIG. 1, the large winning opening door is provided with an LED 197 for the large winning opening door, and the lighting is controlled according to the open / closed state of the large winning opening door.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 28 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 28 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the grand prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening ( More prize balls will be paid out than when entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can pass (enter) through the large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball, and the first state. This is a second state that is more disadvantageous to the player.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol (also referred to as "ordinary diagram" or "ordinary diagram"), which is the identification information, is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also referred to as "normal figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and a passage gate 41 formed in the game area (a game ball is formed so as to be passable by a predetermined member, and the passage of the game ball is shown in FIG. (Detected by the gate switch 21 of 2) is displayed as the number of pending spheres in the normal figure as the number of effective passing balls.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are used. It may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. .. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, ordinary winning ball device 6A, ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation rod). There is. The trigger button can be operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, left hand). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

A tilting direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit is two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. Four transmissive types that combine (pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, an effect control board 12 and a light emitter control board 16C, and the like. A relay board 16A for effect control for relaying various signals transmitted to and from each board is also mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like are arranged on the back surface of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A game control microcomputer 100 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 11. The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 102 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 103 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 105. , And a serial output circuit 78 (not shown) that converts a parallel data signal into a serial data signal and outputs the signal. In this embodiment, the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 are built in the game control microcomputer 100. That is, the game control microcomputer 100 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least a CPU 103 and a RAM 102 built-in, and the ROM 101 may be externally attached or built-in. Further, the I / O port portion 105 may be externally attached.

The game control microcomputer 100 further includes a random number circuit that generates a hardware random number. Since the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the control according to the program stored in the ROM 101, the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 103) will execute (or perform the process) below. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on a substrate other than the main substrate 11.

Further, a switch circuit 110 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the like to the game control microcomputer 100 is also mounted on the main board 11. In addition, the solenoid circuit 111 that drives the solenoid 27 that opens and closes the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the solenoid 28 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 7 that forms the big winning opening according to the command from the game control microcomputer 100 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 11.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 includes a first special symbol display device 4A for variably displaying a special symbol, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display 20 for variably displaying a normal symbol, and the like (first hold display). Display control of each hold indicator such as 25A and the second hold indicator 25B) is performed. Further, the serial output circuit 78 (not shown) mounted on the game control microcomputer 100 is configured by a shift register or the like, converts an effect control command output by the CPU 103 into a serial data signal, and is transmitted via the relay board 15. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, the serial output circuit 78 converts the control signal output by the CPU 103 into a serial data signal and outputs the control signal to the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like. The first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like are each provided with a serial-parallel conversion IC for converting a serial data signal into a parallel data signal, and the control signal is converted into parallel data. It is converted into a signal and supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like. The main board 11 is also equipped with an information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer.

In this embodiment, the control device (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 12 serially transmits the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 via the relay board 15. The display control of the image display device 5 such as receiving as a data method (that is, using serial communication) and variably displaying a decorative pattern is performed. Further, the control device mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the above-mentioned effect control command. Further, the control device mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the drive of the motor that drives each movable member (not shown) based on the effect control command described above. Further, the effect control board 12 transmits a control signal to the light emitting body control board 16C, the fourth symbol control board 16B, etc. via the effect control relay board 16A, and for example, the game effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2. Each LED of the above, each LED of the lamp provided on the frame side, the electric component for the production including the light emitting component such as the LED 197 for the grand prize opening door and the LED 191 for the fourth design are controlled. In the example shown in FIG. 2, in order to facilitate understanding, each LED of the game effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2, each LED of the lamp provided on the frame side, and a large winning door Light emitting parts such as LED 197 are collectively shown as a light emitting body unit 71. The relay board 16A for effect control, the illuminant control board 16C, and the fourth symbol control board 16B are physically and electrically formed by inserting connectors (plugs) provided at both ends of the harness into the respective boards. It is connected. The harness may be configured by bundling a large number of wiring cables.

Further, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A and a game for the push button 31B A wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control board 12. In the example shown in FIG. 3, although only the effect control board 12 is provided for the effect control, a lamp driver board, an audio output board, or the like may be provided. In this case, the microcomputer may be mounted on the lamp driver board or the audio output board.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 120 including an effect control CPU 123, a RAM (not shown), a serial output circuit 353, a serial input circuit 354, and a clock signal generation circuit 356. doing. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 123 operates according to a program stored in an internal or external ROM (not shown), and receives an effect control command via the serial input circuit 112 and the input port 113. In this case, the serial input circuit 112 converts the effect control command received as the serial data method into a parallel data signal and outputs it. Further, the effect control CPU 123 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the image display device 5 based on the effect control command.

In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that controls the display of the image display device 5 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 120 is mounted on the effect control board 12. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 120, and VRAM is mapped there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the image display device 5 via the frame memory.

The effect control CPU 123 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM (not shown) to the VDP 109 according to the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative patterns), and background image data. ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CG ROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 123. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data. Further, the effect control CPU 123 performs various effect controls based on the detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B.

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 15 allows the signal input from the main board 11 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 12 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15). Unidirectional circuit (not shown) is installed. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used.

Further, the effect control CPU 123 outputs signals for driving various lamps via the serial output circuit 353. The serial output circuit 353 converts the input signals (parallel data signals) for driving the LEDs of the various lamps into serial data signals and outputs the signals to the effect control relay board 16A. Further, the effect control CPU 123 outputs sound number data to the voice synthesis IC 173.

In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates a clock signal used when transmitting the control signal to the effect device by serial communication, and generates the generated clock signal. Send to the production device. At this time, the effect control microcomputer 120 may generate a clock signal so that the waveform of the clock signal becomes a waveform in which the signal rises more slowly than the waveform of the rectangular wave.

The "directing device" in this embodiment includes light emitting parts such as each LED of the game effect lamp 9, each LED of the lamp provided on the frame side, LED 197 for the grand prize opening door, and LED 191 for the fourth design. It is at least one of an electric component for effect, speakers 8L, 8R, and a motor for driving each movable member.

The clock signal generation circuit 356 is, for example, a circuit that generates a rectangular wave having a predetermined frequency (for example, 5 MHz). The predetermined frequency is set according to the number of LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The higher the frequency of the clock signal, the more information can be transmitted, and the higher the communication speed. Further, as the number of LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 increases, the amount of communication increases, so that a high communication speed is required. That is, the required value of the communication speed depends on the number of LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, it is desirable to set the predetermined frequency so that the communication speed is higher than the required value of the communication speed according to the number of LEDs mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the clock signal generation circuit 356 is configured by combining a circuit using at least one of a capacitor and a resistor with various circuits such as a bandpass filter, a lowpass filter, and an integrator circuit. The clock signal generation circuit 356 transmits the clock signal to the effect control relay board 16A.

The clock signal transmitted from the clock signal generation circuit 356 is supplied to the serial-parallel conversion IC mounted on each board of the light emitter control board 16C, the fourth symbol board, and the like via the effect control relay board 16A. ..

When the voice number data is input, the voice synthesis IC 173 generates a voice or a sound effect corresponding to the sound number data and outputs the sound to the amplification circuit 175. The amplifier circuit 175 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 173 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 176 to the speakers 8L and 8R. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the voice data ROM 174. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation period of the decorative symbol) in chronological order.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the light emitter control board 16C and the like. The effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control board 12 transmits the serial data signal converted from the control signal to the effect control relay board 16A via the serial data line, and transmits the clock signal via the clock signal line. Then, it is transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A.

The light emitting body control board 16C is a board to which a signal for controlling lighting of an LED such as a lamp is transmitted, and is a general term for a plurality of boards such as boards A to F as shown in the figure. The substrates A to F each include a serial-parallel conversion IC (conversion ICs 161 to 166), and the respective substrates are arranged at different positions. The serial-parallel conversion ICs (conversion ICs 161 to 166) are serial-parallel conversion ICs that convert a serial data signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A into a parallel data signal.

Each of the light emitter control boards 16C (boards A to F) receives serial data signals and clock signals input from the effect control microcomputer 120 via the effect control relay board 16A on the boards A to F. It is supplied to each conversion IC 161 to 166 mounted on each. Then, each conversion IC 161 to 166 converts the input serial data signal into a parallel data signal, and supplies the input serial data signal to the LEDs 192 to 197 of each lamp connected to the respective substrates. Specifically, in this embodiment, the parallel data signals converted by the conversion ICs 161 to 165 mounted on the boards A to E are supplied to the LEDs 192 to 196 connected to the respective boards. A part of the plurality of parallel data signals converted by the conversion IC 165 mounted on the board E (parallel data signals for the fourth symbol) is a relay board for effect control via the parallel data lines. It is returned to 16A and transmitted to the fourth symbol substrate 16B. Then, the input parallel data signal is supplied to the fourth symbol LED 191 connected to the fourth symbol substrate 16B. Further, the parallel data signal converted by the conversion IC 166 mounted on the substrate F is supplied to the grand prize entrance door LED 193 via the light emitter relay substrate 168. Here, the fourth symbol board 16B can be connected from the effect control relay board 16A with shorter wiring than from the light emitting body control board 16C. Therefore, in this embodiment, among the plurality of parallel data signals converted by the conversion IC 165 mounted on the substrate E, the parallel data signal (for the fourth symbol) supplied to the fourth symbol LED 191 is used. It is configured to be transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A. Further, since the conversion IC 165 mounted on the substrate E converts the data signal into a parallel data signal, it is not necessary to mount the conversion IC on the fourth symbol substrate 16B, and the cost can be reduced.

When the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, the display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the content of the received effect control command. It generates a control signal for changing, changing the display state of the lamp, and outputting sound number data, and converts it into a serial data signal.

In this embodiment, addresses are assigned to each serial-parallel conversion IC (conversion ICs 161 to 166) in advance, and the effect control microcomputer 120 transmits serial data when transmitting the converted serial data signal. An address is added to the signal and output. When each conversion IC 161 to 166 inputs a serial data signal, it confirms whether or not the address added to the input serial data signal matches its own address, and if it matches, converts it into a parallel data signal. To supply (that is, output) to the LED of each lamp. If the addresses do not match, the LED of each lamp is not supplied.

For example, when the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the effect control command of the content that the big hit starts and the game state is changed to the big hit game state, the large prize door is used according to the open / closed state of the big prize door. The LED 197 is controlled to be turned on. Further, the effect control microcomputer 120 is special by changing the display color of the fourth symbol LED 191, for example, when expressing the change / stop display of the special symbol by changing the display color of the fourth symbol. Control so that the fluctuation / stop display of the symbol is expressed.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a connection example of a relay board for effect control and a light emitter control board (board E in FIG. 4). As shown in the figure, by inserting a connector (plug) provided at one end of the harness HN1 into the effect control relay board 16A, the effect control relay board 16A and the illuminant control board 16C are physically and electrically connected. A connector (socket) A for connecting to the device is provided. By inserting a connector (plug) provided at the other end of the harness HN1 into the light emitting body control board 16C, the relay board 16A for effect control and the light emitting body control board 16C are physically and electrically connected. Connector (socket) is provided. The harness HN1 may be configured by bundling a large number of wiring cables. The connector A provided on the effect control relay board 16A includes terminals TM01 to TM12. The connector provided on the light emitter control board 16C includes terminals TN01 to TN12. The terminals TM01 to TM12 provided by the connector A of the effect control relay board 16A and the terminals TN01 to TN12 provided by the connector of the light emitter control board 16C are terminals having corresponding numbers when the harness HN1 is attached to both connectors. (For example, terminal TM01 and terminal TN01) may be physically and electrically connected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control relay board 16A and the fourth symbol board 16B are connected by inserting a connector (plug) provided at one end of the harness HN2 into the effect control relay board 16A. A connector (socket) B for physically and electrically connecting is provided. To physically and electrically connect the effect control relay board 16A and the fourth symbol board 16B by inserting a connector (plug) provided at the other end of the harness HN2 into the fourth design board 16B. Connector (socket) is provided. The harness HN2 may be configured by bundling a large number of wiring cables. The connector B provided on the effect control relay board 16A includes terminals TL01 to TL04. The connector provided on the fourth design board 16B includes terminals TG01 to TG04. The terminals TL01 to TL04 provided by the connector B of the effect control relay board 16A and the terminals TG01 to TG04 provided by the connector of the fourth design board 16B are terminals having corresponding numbers when the harness HN2 is attached to both connectors. (For example, the terminal TL01 and the terminal TG01) may be physically and electrically connected.

The terminals TM01 to TM12 provided in the connector A of the effect control relay board 16A (the same applies to the terminals TN01 to TN12 provided in the connector of the light emitter control board 16C) are ground (GND) and VSL (rectify and smooth AC24V). , VDC (DC12V), VCL (DC5V), and other terminals capable of providing various voltages are included. Further, the terminals TM01 to TM12 include a terminal for supplying a serial data signal (serial signal) and a clock signal to the light emitter control board 16C, a terminal for receiving a parallel data signal for the fourth symbol in a parallel signal system, and the like. It is included. The terminals TN01 to TN12 provided in the connector of the light emitter control board 16C include terminals for supplying serial data signals (serial signals) and clock signals to the conversion IC 165, and parallel data signals (parallel signals) for the fourth symbol in the parallel signal system. ) Is included, such as a terminal for transmitting.

Terminals TL01 to TL04 provided by the connector B of the effect control relay board 16A (the same applies to the terminals TG01 to TG04 provided by the connector of the fourth symbol board 16B), VCL (DC5V), and other terminals capable of providing voltage (DC5V). TL04, TG04) is included. Further, the terminals TL01 to TL04 provided in the connector B of the effect control relay board 16A are terminals for supplying a parallel signal to the fourth symbol board 16B (the terminals TG01 to TG04 provided in the connector of the fourth symbol board 16B are fourth. A terminal for supplying the parallel signal to the symbol LED 191) is included (TL01 to TL03, TG01 to TG03).

In this way, the serial signal and the clock signal are supplied to the light emitter control board 16C through the terminal provided in the connector A of the effect control relay board 16A, and the signal is converted into a parallel data signal (parallel signal) by the conversion IC 165. .. Then, the parallel signals other than those for the fourth symbol are supplied to each LED as they are, while the parallel signals for the fourth symbol are passed through the terminals provided in the connector of the light emitter control board 16C to the effect control relay board 16A. It is supplied to the terminal provided in the connector A of. The supplied parallel signal is supplied to the fourth symbol board 16B from the terminal provided by the connector A of the effect control relay board 16A through the terminal provided by the connector B of the effect control relay board 16A, and is supplied to the fourth symbol LED 191. Will be done.

Since it is possible to connect to the fourth symbol LED 191 from the effect control relay board 16A with a shorter wiring than to connect from the light emitting body control board 16C, the conversion IC 165 of the light emitting body control board 16C is connected in this way. By returning a part of the converted parallel signal to the effect control relay board 16A, wasteful wiring can be prevented and the serial-parallel conversion IC can be used efficiently.

Further, a part of the parallel signal converted by the conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C is supplied to the fourth symbol board 16B via the effect control relay board 16A. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the serial-parallel conversion IC on the fourth symbol substrate 16B, and the cost can be reduced. The conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C is a serial-parallel conversion IC that converts a serial data signal into a parallel data signal, and parallel data the serial data signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A. Convert to a signal. Therefore, by providing the conversion IC 165 on the light emitter control board 16C, the conversion means can be efficiently used while considering the length of the wiring.

Of the plurality of parallel signals converted by the conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C, only the parallel signal for the fourth symbol is supplied to the fourth symbol board 16B via the effect control relay board 16A. Therefore, it is not necessary to separately provide a serial-parallel conversion IC on the effect control relay board 16A because the light emitter control board 16C converts all at once, and the cost can be reduced.

The effect control relay board 16A transmits a serial signal to the light emitter control board 16C, while transmitting only a parallel signal to the fourth symbol board 16B. Therefore, the cost can be reduced without outputting an unnecessary signal. Further, the illuminant control board 16C is provided with a conversion IC 165 which is a serial-parallel conversion IC, while the fourth symbol board 16B is not provided with a serial-parallel conversion IC. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an unnecessary conversion IC, and the cost can be reduced.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and has been described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a structure of parts.

In the above embodiment, of the plurality of parallel signals converted by the conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C, only the parallel signal for the fourth symbol is transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A. This is just an example. In addition to the parallel signal for the fourth symbol, if it is possible to connect from the effect control relay board 16A with a shorter wiring than to connect from the light emitter control board 16C, use the effect control relay board 16A. It may be sent (or returned). However, it is desirable that the number of parallel signals transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A is less than half of the number of parallel signals converted by the conversion IC 165 of the light emitter control board 16C. According to this, since the conversion IC 165 of the illuminant control board 16C collectively converts, it is not necessary to separately provide a conversion IC on the effect control relay board 16A, and the cost can be reduced. In addition, the conversion means can be efficiently used while considering the length of the wiring.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of transmitting (returning) a part of the parallel signal converted by the conversion IC165 of the substrate E to the relay substrate 16A for effect control is shown, but another substrate of the substrate E (for example, A part of the parallel signal converted by the conversion IC of the board A or the like may be transmitted (returned) to the effect control relay board 16A. As in the case of the substrate E, it is premised that the connection from the effect control relay substrate 16A can be connected with a shorter wiring than the connection from the substrate converted by the conversion IC. Become. According to this, it becomes possible to connect to a necessary place with a wiring of a necessary length, and a serial-parallel conversion IC can be used more efficiently.

Further, in the above embodiment, the serial signal transmitted to the illuminant control board 16C as a general term for the boards A to F arranged at different positions is converted into a parallel signal by the conversion IC mounted on each board. An example of converting and transmitting a part of the conversion to the effect control relay board 16A is shown, which is an example. In addition to this, a conversion IC mounted on a movable member control board that transmits a drive control signal to a plurality of motors that drive each of a plurality of movable members is converted into a parallel signal, and a part of the signal is produced. It may be transmitted to the control relay board 16A. In this case, as in the above embodiment, it is premised that the target signal that can be connected from the effect control relay board 16A with a shorter wiring is transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A. That is, not only the parallel data signal related to the lighting control of the LED such as a lamp but also other signals such as the parallel data signal related to the drive control of the movable member etc. are connected by a shorter wiring when connected from the effect control relay board 16A. When it becomes possible, the serial data signal may be once converted into a parallel data signal and then transmitted to the effect control relay board 16A. According to this, it becomes possible to connect to a necessary place with a wiring of a necessary length, and a serial-parallel conversion IC can be used more efficiently.

In the above embodiment, a special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening. It has been described that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special figure game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be one.

In the above embodiment, a mode is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols from 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed and the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, a special symbol that is not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as a variable display result, and some of the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as a variable display result. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (the lighting / extinguishing may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of turning on and off may be a variable display. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lit) at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be. The same applies to the variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

In addition, various production operations including the device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the display operation of the production image in the display area of the image display device 5 are arbitrarily performed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be changed and modified. Further, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type game machine in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, and a score is scored based on the occurrence of a prize by enclosing the game medium. It can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given. For example, using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in the game is given and the given game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the game machine into a game area by using a score or a game score given by winning a game. Furthermore, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and a variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each. It can also be applied to a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result and a prize can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device.

That is, it is provided with a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each of the game media based on the passage of the starting area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying the display result. It is a game machine that controls a specific game state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the game score is not 0, the game score is used in the game machine. The game is played by driving the game ball enclosed in the game into the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the hit of the game ball, and the game score is obtained according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that adds. Such a game machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of the game value that can be used for adding game points is recorded, and a game record. A game recording medium processing means for reading out the recording information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

In addition, only one type of off-design symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. May be good. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiment examples described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description and the description below, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that plays a game, and is dependent on a first substrate (for example, a relay board 16A for effect control) and the first board. A second substrate (for example, a light emitter control substrate 16C or the like) is provided, and the second substrate converts a first signal output from the first substrate into a second signal different from the first signal. A means (for example, a serial-parallel conversion IC) is provided, and a part of the second signal converted by the conversion means is output to the first substrate (for example, a parallel data signal for a fourth symbol is relayed for effect control). Further, the gaming machine performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and the gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball) can be controlled. A variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 9015) capable of changing between an approachable advantageous state (for example, an open state) and an approachable disadvantageous state (for example, a closed state) in which the gaming medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and the above. A predetermined variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 9022) provided on the downstream side of the variable starting device and capable of changing between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantageous state, and an opening pattern of one of a plurality of opening patterns As shown in FIGS. 20 (1) and 20 (2), by executing step S9026C in the variable starting device control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560) capable of controlling the variable starting device, the variable winning ball device 9015 (A part that controls the open state for 5.5 seconds or 0.5 seconds) and a variable display executing means (for example, a game control microcomputer) capable of executing variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starting device. Based on the part in which steps S90300 to S90304 and S90350 to S90354 are executed in the computer 90560 and the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol), the predetermined variable device is in an advantageous state of entry. A predetermined state control means that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state) (for example, a portion that executes steps S90358 to S90360 in the game control microcomputer 90560) and a frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state. Steps S902208A, S9022111A, S902212A, S9022 in the game control microcomputer 90560 for special state control means (for example, KT state) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state). The special state control means includes, as the special state, a first special state (for example, a high probability / first KT state) and the first special state, which includes 09B, S902210B, S902213B, and S902214B. Can be controlled to a second special state (for example, high probability / second KT state) having different degrees of advantage, and the variable starting device control means is said to be a predetermined variable rather than a non-specific opening pattern among the plurality of opening patterns. The variable starting device can be controlled by a specific opening pattern in which the game medium easily flows down into the device (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 0.5 seconds). The variable starting device can be controlled by the specific opening pattern at different ratios depending on whether the device is controlled to the first special state or the second special state (for example, in the first KT state, the variable starting device can be controlled). As shown in FIG. 20 (1), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 0.5 seconds as shown in FIG. 20 (2). ) Game machines can be mentioned.

According to such a configuration, the serial-parallel conversion IC can be efficiently used. In addition, the monotonousness of the game playability in the special state can be eliminated, and the interest of the game when controlling the special state can be improved.

Further, in the game machine, the effect based on the first signal and the second signal may be executed in a predetermined state or a special state. Further, the effect based on the first signal and the second signal may be executed when the variable starting device is controlled by the specific opening pattern.

Further, the serial-parallel conversion IC can be efficiently used, the monotonousness of the game playability in the special state can be eliminated, and the interest of the game when controlling the special state can be improved. As an example of the form of the game machine, it is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by performing variable display, and an approach that a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter. A variable starting device (for example, a variable winning ball device 9015) capable of changing between an advantageous state (for example, an open state) and an inaccessible or difficult entry disadvantage state (for example, a closed state), and a downstream of the variable starting device. The variable starting device is controlled by a predetermined variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 9022) provided on the side and capable of changing between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantageous state, and an open pattern of one of a plurality of open patterns. By executing the possible variable starting device control means (for example, step S9026C in the game control microcomputer 90560, the variable winning ball device 9015 is operated for 5.5 seconds or as shown in FIGS. 20 (1) and 20 (2). Steps S90300 to S90304 in the variable display executing means (for example, the game control microcomputer 90560) capable of executing the variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starting device and the portion controlled to the open state for 0.5 seconds). , S90350 to S90354) and a predetermined state (for example, a predetermined state) for changing the predetermined variable device to an approach advantageous state based on the display result of the variable display becoming a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol). A predetermined state control means that can be controlled to a small hit game state (for example, a portion that executes steps S90358 to S90360 in the game control microcomputer 90560) and a special state (for example, KT) that is controlled to the predetermined state more frequently. The special state control means is provided with a controllable special state control means (for example, a portion for executing steps S902208A, S902211A, S902212A, S902209B, S902210B, S902213B, S902214B in the game control microcomputer 90560). The state can be controlled into a first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state) and a second special state (for example, high probability / second KT state) having a different degree of advantage from the first special state. , The variable starter control means has a non-specific opening pattern among a plurality of opening patterns. The variable starting device can be controlled by a specific opening pattern in which the game medium easily flows down into the predetermined variable device (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 0.5 seconds. ), The variable starter can be controlled by a specific opening pattern at different ratios depending on whether the device is controlled in the first special state or the second special state (for example, in the first KT state, the figure). As shown in 20 (1), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 0.5 seconds as shown in FIG. 20 (2). ) A game machine can be mentioned. Hereinafter, an example of the form example of this game machine will be described as another form example.

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Hereinafter, other form examples will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901, which is an example of the gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 6 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine (ball game machine) 901 as viewed from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and is, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. May be good.

The pachinko gaming machine 901 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 901 has a glass door frame 902 formed in a frame shape provided on the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed 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). It is a structure including a board 906).

As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a glass door frame 902 formed in a frame shape. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 902, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 903. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 903, a surplus ball receiving plate 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 903 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 905 for firing the hitting ball are provided. A game board 906 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 902. The game board 906 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 906 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 906, a game area 907 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

An effect display device 909 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 907. On the display screen of the effect display device 909, a plurality of types that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition, which is the first execution condition (for example, the hit ball has won the first start winning opening 9013). Satisfaction of the display area (hereinafter referred to as the first variable display unit 909a) for variably displaying the decorative symbol for production (first decorative symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result, and the second start condition which is the second execution condition. A display area in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols (second decorative symbols) that can be identified based on (for example, a hit ball has won a prize in the second starting winning opening 9014) are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. (Hereinafter referred to as a second variable display unit 909b), and a display area (hereinafter, a background symbol) in which the player can easily visually recognize the display contents as compared with the first variable display unit 909a and the second variable display unit 909b. There is a display unit 909c). Note that it is easy to visually recognize the displayed contents, for example, while the size of the display area is large and the displayed contents in the variable display unit 909a and the second variable display unit 909b are always monochromatic. The display color may change. Further, in this embodiment, the background symbol effect unit 909c is controlled to display identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as a background symbol) in three display areas of left, middle, and right. In addition, the winning means that the game ball enters the area defined in advance as the winning area such as the winning opening. Further, to derive and display the display result is to stop and display the symbol. In this embodiment, one background symbol effect unit 909c is provided for two variable display units (first variable display unit 909a and second variable display unit 909b), and the background design effect unit 909c has 2 Since the effect corresponding to any of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) that are variably displayed in the two variable display units is executed, whether the decorative symbol status (for example, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed) is executed. It is difficult to grasp (whether or not). In this embodiment, the background symbol is for displaying the symbol variation for the effect on the effect display device 909 (liquid crystal display device), and corresponds to the effect identification information, the decorative symbol, and the effect symbol. ..

A first special symbol display (special symbol display device) 908a and a second special symbol display 908b for variably displaying a special symbol as identification information are provided on the upper part of the effect display device 909. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b are realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, respectively. Has been done. The first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b use more types of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a probabilistic symbol or a non-probable variable symbol. It may be configured to be variable display. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 908a may be referred to as the first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 908b may be referred to as the second special symbol. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Also, some may be different. As an example, the type of the first special symbol includes numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the type of the second special symbol is the numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters and the first special symbol. It may include a character different from the character of.

In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 908a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 9013, that is, the number of first reserved storage (holding memory is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 9018a including four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 9018a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 908a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 908b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls entered in the second starting winning opening 9014, that is, the number of hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 9018b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 908b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

The first variable display unit 909a performs variable display of the decorative symbol as a decorative (directing) symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 908a. Further, the second variable display unit 909b performs variable display of the decorative symbol as a decorative symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol display 908b. The first variable display unit 909a and the second variable display unit 909b that perform variable display of the decorative pattern are controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first variable display unit 909a may be referred to as a first decorative symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second variable display unit 909b may be referred to as a second decorative symbol. Further, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol. The type of the first decorative symbol and the type of the second decorative symbol may be the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), or the types may be different. If the types are different, some may be different. As an example, the type of the first decorative symbol includes numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the type of the second decorative symbol is the numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters and the first decorative symbol. It may include a character different from the character of.

On the display screen of the effect display device 909, the number of valid winning balls in the first starting winning opening 9013, that is, the number of first reserved balls, and the number of valid winning balls in the second starting winning opening 9014, that is, the number of second reserved storages. There is an area (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol hold storage display unit 9018c) for displaying the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of and. As described above, in this embodiment, the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is displayed on the symbol reserved storage display unit 9018c, which is relatively easy for the player to see, so that the player can see it. It is difficult to grasp each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. In this embodiment, the first special symbol holding storage display 9018a and the second special symbol holding storage display 9018b are four indicators such as lamps and LEDs smaller than the symbol holding storage display unit 9018c, respectively. Although it is configured, an indicator of another aspect may be used in order to make it more difficult to grasp the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. As an example, the first special symbol holding storage display 9018a and the second special symbol holding storage display 9018b are each composed of one display, and the display color is different or the display density is different according to the number of reserved storages. Let me do it.

In this embodiment, the upper limit of the total number of pending storages that can be displayed, that is, the total number of reserved storages is 8. The symbol hold storage display unit 9018c increases the number of lighting display areas by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display of the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b is started, the number of lighting display areas is reduced by one. Alternatively, among the eight display areas in the symbol hold storage display unit 9018c, the number of areas displayed in a color predetermined as a valid start prize is increased by one. Then, each time the variable display of the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b is started, the number of areas displayed in the colors determined in advance as the effective start prize is reduced by one.

Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4. Therefore, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 9013 when the first reserved memory number is 4, the winning becomes an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the first starting condition. When the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 9013 when the number of first reserved memories is less than 4, the winning becomes the effective starting winning (first effective starting winning) that satisfies the first starting condition. Similarly, when the game ball wins the second start winning opening 9014 when the second reserved memory number is 4, the winning becomes an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the second starting condition. When the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 9014 when the number of second reserved memories is less than 4, the winning becomes an effective starting winning (second valid starting winning) that satisfies the second starting condition. In this example, the upper limit of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the total reserved storage number is set to 8, but these values are examples. .. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

Below the effect display device 909, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 9013 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 9013 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 9013a. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 9013a, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

A gate 9032 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 909. The game ball that has passed through the gate 9032 is detected by the gate switch 9032a. Further, an operation gate 9017 is provided below the gate 9032. The game ball that has passed through the actuating gate 9017 is detected by the actuating gate switch 9017a.

Below the actuating gate 9017, a special variable winning ball device 9020 forming a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 908b. In the advantageous state (big hit game state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 9021, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the grand prize opening is detected by the first count switch 9023a. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 9023a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Below the special variable winning ball device 9020, a special variable winning ball device 9022 forming a special winning opening 9024 for small hits and a variable winning ball device 9015 having a second starting winning opening 9014 are provided. As shown in FIG. 6, the special variable winning ball device 9022 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 9015 is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. Although the details will be described later, the special variable winning ball device 9022 and the variable winning ball device 9015 extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-shaped bottom surface formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down. By moving the member forward and backward, the game ball wins in the open state (also called the open state) where the game ball can win in the special winning opening 9024 and the second starting winning opening 9014 located below the bottom member. Change to an impossible closed state (also called a closed state). The special variable winning ball device 9022 moves the bottom member forward in the small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state, and the opening control is executed so that the special winning opening 9024, which is the winning area, is opened. Further, the variable winning ball device 9015 moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 9010. The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening 9014, which is the winning area, is executed.

In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 9022 and the variable winning ball device 9015 are formed so as to have the same structure, but as shown in FIG. 6, the variable winning ball device 9015 The special variable winning ball device 9022 is slightly larger than the special variable winning ball device 9022. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, since the special variable winning ball device 9022 and the variable winning ball device 9015 are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other, the game area 907 was dropped without winning the special variable winning ball device 9020. The game ball first falls on the variable winning ball device 9015. At this time, if the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 9015 is moved backward and the second starting winning opening 9014 is in the open state, The game ball wins in the second start winning opening 9014, and the game ball does not flow toward the special variable winning ball device 9022. On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening 9014 is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 9015 and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 9022. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 9022 is moved backward and the special winning opening 9024 is in the open state, the game ball wins the special winning opening 9024. Further, if the special winning opening 9024 is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 9022 and falls toward the out opening 9026 as it is.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the special variable winning ball device 9022 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 9015 is arranged on the right side, but the special variable winning ball device 9022 and The bottom member of the variable winning ball device 9015 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 9015 is used for special variable winning. Since the game ball is configured to flow toward the ball device 9022, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 9015 is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 9022 is on the downstream side. It can be said that it is provided.

A switch (second count switch 9025a, see FIG. 10) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the special winning opening 9024 is provided in the special winning opening 9024. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 9025a, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening 9024 opened in the special variable winning ball device 9022, the number of prize balls is smaller than that when the game ball wins the large winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) through other prize openings such as the first start winning opening 9013a and the second starting winning opening 9013b. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 9022 is open-controlled and the special winning opening 9024 is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 9022 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening 9024 is closed, the game ball cannot be passed (entered) through the special winning opening 9024 to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage for the person.

Further, in the second start winning opening 9014, a second starting opening switch 9014a capable of detecting a winning game ball in the second starting winning opening 9014 is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 9014a, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

In this embodiment, the gate 9032, the operating gate 9017, the special variable winning ball device 9020 (large winning opening), the variable winning ball device 9015 (second starting winning opening 9014), and the special variable winning ball device 9022 (special). Since the winning opening 9024) is provided on the right side of the game area 907, the player aims at the right side of the game area 907 and launches the game (so-called right side) during a big hit game or in the KT state described later. Hitting operation) is performed. Therefore, although detailed description is omitted in this embodiment, when the jackpot game or the KT state is in progress, for example, the effect display device 909 displays "right-handed" or the like or moves to the right. It is desirable to configure it so as to notify that the right-handed operation period is in progress by displaying an arrow indicating.

Below the effect display device 909, a normal symbol display 9010 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example. The ordinary symbol display 9010 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, for example. Further, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "×"). It may be composed of.

When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 9015 is a state in which the player is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 9014). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 9010, a normal symbol hold storage display 9041 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 9032 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 9032, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol hold storage display 9041 increases the number of lit LEDs by 1. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

Decorative lamps 9025 that blink during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 907 of the game board 906, and an out port 9026 that captures a hit ball that has not won a prize is provided at the lower part. Further, on the upper left and right outside the game area 907, two speakers 9027 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided. Top frame lamps 9028a, left frame lamps 9028b, and right frame lamps 9028c provided on the front frame are provided on the upper outer circumference, the left outer circumference, and the right outer circumference of the game area 907. Further, a prize ball lamp 9051 that lights up when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided near the left frame lamp 9028b, and a ball burnout lamp 9052 that lights up when the supply ball runs out is provided near the right frame lamp 9028c. It is provided.

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 905 and launches the game ball into the game area 907 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. When the player continuously operates the hitting ball operation handle 905, the game ball is launched every 0.6 seconds. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 907 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 907, and then descends from the game area 907. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 9013 and is detected by the first start opening switch 9013a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the jackpot game ends or the previous variable display ends). Then, the first start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display unit 908a, and the variable display of the first decorative symbol is displayed on the variable display unit 909a. To be started. That is, the first special symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 9013. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the total number of reserved storages (total number) displayed on the symbol holding storage display unit 9018c, provided that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value. Is increased by 1.

Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 9014 and is detected by the second start opening switch 9014a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the jackpot game ends or the previous variable display). The second start condition is satisfied), the second special symbol display unit 908b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the second variable display unit 909b starts the second decorative symbol. Variable display of is started. That is, the second special symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 9014. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the total number of reserved storages (total number) displayed on the symbol holding storage display unit 9018c, provided that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value. Is increased by 1. However, even if the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, if the total reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the total number displayed on the symbol holding storage display unit 9018c is incremented by one.

The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 909a are stopped when a predetermined time elapses. When the first special symbol at the time of stopping becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to the jackpot game state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened until a certain time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls win a prize in the large winning opening. One round in the big hit game state is from the time when the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened until a certain period of time elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the big winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls win a prize in the large winning opening, or after a certain period of time has passed since the special variable winning ball device 9020 was opened, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened again. The generation of the right to continue is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 rounds, 6 rounds, 16 rounds). In addition, a V winning area may be provided in the large winning opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball wins in the V winning area while the special variable winning ball device 9020 is open. The number of rounds in the jackpot game state differs depending on the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the types of jackpots are 2R normal jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 6R normal jackpot, 6R probability variable jackpot, and 16R probability variable jackpot. For example, if a 2R normal jackpot or a 2R probability variable jackpot occurs, a two-round jackpot game A state is given, and if a 6R normal jackpot or a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, a 6-round jackpot gaming state is granted, and if a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, a 16-round jackpot gaming state is granted.

When it is decided that the stop symbol when the fluctuation of the first special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display 908a is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, "7"). Is a high probability that the next big hit is higher than the low probability state (there are low probability / non-KT state and low probability / first KT state described later) (high probability that big hit is more likely to occur than low probability state). It becomes an advantageous state for the player (state). When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined to be the probabilistic symbol and shifts to the probabilistic state, not only the probability that the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a becomes a jackpot symbol increases, but also The probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b will be a big hit symbol is also high. That is, not only the jackpot determination based on the first start winning prize but also the jackpot determination based on the second starting winning prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than the low probability state.

Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 909b are stopped when a predetermined time elapses. When the second special symbol at the time of stopping becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to the jackpot game state.

When it is decided that the stop symbol at the time of stopping the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 908b is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, "7"). Is a high probability that the next big hit is higher than the low probability state (there are low probability / non-KT state and low probability / first KT state described later) (high probability that big hit is more likely to occur than low probability state). It becomes an advantageous state for the player (state). When the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined to be the probabilistic symbol and shifts to the probabilistic state, not only the probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b becomes a jackpot symbol increases, but also The probability that the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a will be a big hit symbol is also high. That is, not only in the determination of the big hit based on the second start winning prize, but also in the determination of the big hit based on the first starting winning prize, the big hit is determined with a higher probability than in the low probability state.

Further, when the second special symbol at the time of stopping becomes the small hit symbol, the state shifts to the small hit game state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 9022 is opened until a certain period of time has elapsed so that the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 9024. As a result, the small hit game state is also open so that the player can get a ball, although it is less than the big hit game state.

In the probabilistic state, as described above, the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b are jackpot symbols (specific display result: for example. , An odd number of 0-9) is higher than in the low probability state.

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

In the first KT state among the KT states, as will be described later, small hits are likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 9022 is likely to be in the open state, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 on the upstream side is extremely long, and small hits are made. Even if this occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins a special variable winning ball device 9022 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Further, in the second KT state of the KT state, as will be described later, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 on the upstream side is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is moved to the special variable winning ball device 9022 on the downstream side. Easy to win.

The probability change state is a gaming state in which a big hit is more likely to occur than the low probability state. Specifically, since the number of jackpot judgment values in the jackpot determination table in the probability variation state is 10 times the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the low probability state, the probability variation state is more likely to be a jackpot than in the low probability state. It is in a game state that is easy to play.

In addition, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in this embodiment, the probability that the variable winning ball device 9015 will be in the open state will be the same as in the normal state even in the KT state, but when the second special symbol changes. Since the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern is shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. And, since it is configured to be a small hit except when it is a big hit when the second special symbol fluctuates (however, except for the case of forced loss described later), the KT state is changed to 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, small hits are frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, which is advantageous to the player.

Next, the transition of the gaming state in this embodiment will be described. First, in this embodiment, in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area 907. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening 9013, 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 the low probability / first KT state, the high probability / first KT state, or the high probability / second KT state. For example, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, the probability shifts to the low probability / first KT state, and then when the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed without the jackpot occurring, the first KT state is terminated and the normal state is entered. Further, for example, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the probability shifts to the high probability / first KT state, and then the high probability / first KT state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. Further, for example, when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, the probability shifts to the high probability / second KT state, and then the high probability / second KT state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

In this embodiment, the case where the first KT state is terminated when the fluctuation display of 100 times is uniformly completed when the probability is controlled to the low probability / first KT state is shown, but it is limited to such an embodiment. Absent. For example, a plurality of jackpot types that trigger a low probability / first KT state are provided, and the number of fluctuation displays in which the first KT state continues after the jackpot game ends differs depending on the jackpot type (for example, 20 times). Or 30 times, 50 times, 100 times).

In this embodiment, if the player has transitioned to the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state), the player moves to the right of the game area 907. Aim and perform a game ball launch operation (right-handed). Therefore, in the KT state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening 9014, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. When a big hit occurs in the KT state, it shifts to the low probability / first KT state, the high probability / first KT state, or the high probability / second KT state. For example, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs, the probability shifts to the low probability / first KT state, and after that, when the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed without the jackpot occurring, the first KT state is terminated and the normal state is entered. Further, for example, when a 2R probability variation jackpot or a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to the high probability / first KT state, and then the high probability / first KT state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. Further, for example, when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, the probability shifts to the high probability / second KT state, and then the high probability / second KT state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

However, as will be described later, if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and the 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained even though the jackpot was in the non-KT state before the start of the jackpot, the state shifts to the high probability state. However, it is controlled to shift to the first KT state instead of the second KT state (see steps S902208B and S902209B described later). That is, even though it is in the normal state, it is hit right and a 16R probability variation big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. In such a case, it shifts to the second KT state and a considerable number in the small hit game. If the prize ball is made to be obtained, some players may actively play the game by right-handed in the normal state, and the original playability is impaired. From this, even if a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol by hitting right in the normal state, by imposing a penalty by shifting only to the first KT state, in the normal state It is possible to suppress aggressive right-handed games.

The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 909a are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 909b are synchronized with each other. Here, synchronization means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display unit 909a. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display unit 909b.

Further, when the probabilistic symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, the decorative symbol (for example, "7") reminiscent of the probabilistic symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display unit 909a. When the probabilistic symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, a special decorative symbol (for example, "7") reminiscent of the probabilistic symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display unit 909b.

Further, in the background symbol display unit 909c, when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbol is variably displayed in the three display areas of the background symbol display unit 909c. When performing the reach effect, for example, the left and right background symbols are stopped and displayed during the variable display. Then, although there are exceptions as described later, basically, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived on the background symbol display unit 909c. It is displayed (the background symbol is finally stopped in the three display areas). When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the stop symbol of the background symbol is a background symbol that reminds the player that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol (for example, left). Three background patterns with the middle and right sides aligned). Hereinafter, such a background symbol is also referred to as a jackpot symbol.

When the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the effect corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbol is variably displayed in the three display areas of the background symbol display unit 909c.

Further, when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 908b at the same time, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The effect corresponding to any of the variable displays is executed.

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

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

For example, in the left, middle, and right display areas of the background symbol display unit 909c, the decorative symbol (for example, "7") that becomes a part of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas. The display area inside is in a state where variable display is still performed, and a state in which all or part of the symbols in the display area are synchronously and variablely displayed while forming all or part of the jackpot symbols (for example, background). The reach display mode or reach is a state in which variable display is performed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas of the symbol display unit 909c, and variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are always aligned).

In addition, at the time of reach, unusual effects are performed with lamps and sounds. The effect and the reach display mode in the background pattern display unit 909c are referred to as a reach effect. In addition, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from the background symbol) can be displayed, or the background of the background symbol display unit 909c (the background color or pattern different from the symbol and the character) can be displayed. The display mode (for example, color, etc.) of (such as) may be changed.

Next, FIGS. 7 to 9 are diagrams showing a special variable winning ball device 9022. Hereinafter, the special variable winning ball device 9022 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. Regarding this embodiment, the structure of the special variable winning ball device 9022 is described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, but the size is only slightly smaller than that of the special variable winning ball device 9022, and the variable winning is achieved. The structure of the ball device 9015 is the same as that of the special variable winning ball device 9022.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the special variable winning ball device 9022 includes a rectangular plate-shaped base plate portion 90101 that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball device 9022 is fixedly supported in the game area 907 by fixing the base plate portion 90101 to the game area 907 with, for example, a screw. In the substantially central region of the base plate portion 90101, a special winning opening 9024 (second starting winning opening 9014 in the case of the variable winning ball device 9015) that opens toward the front is formed, and a special winning opening in the base plate portion 90101 is formed. At a position above the mouth 9024, a slit-shaped accommodating hole 90102 long in the left-right direction is formed for accommodating the bottom member 9023 on the back side (rear side) of the game area 907 when the bottom member 9023 moves backward. Has been done. In this embodiment, the special winning opening 9024 is specifically formed on the left side of the center of the base plate portion 90101 in the left-right direction, but may be left or right.

The bottom member 9023 is tilted downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right flows down to the left, and the accommodation hole 90102 is tilted downward to the left so as to follow the slope of the bottom member 9023. It is formed to do. The bottom member 9023 is movable back and forth between the forward-moved state shown in FIG. 8 and the backward-moved state shown in FIG. 9, and the bottom member 9023 is on the back side (rear) of the base plate portion 90101. A drive device (not shown) is arranged to move the vehicle forward and backward.

Returning to FIGS. 7 to 9, a flow path forming base 90112 protruding forward is formed on the front side of the base plate 90101, and a forward movement is formed on the upper portion of the flow path forming base 90112. The upstream region 9023U, which is the upper end (right end) of the bottom member 9023, and the upstream channel 90113, which is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 9023 and forms a flow path for the game ball together with the bottom member 9023. A downstream region 9023L, which is a lower end (left end) of the bottom member 9023, and a downstream flow path portion 90114, which is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 9023 and forms a flow path for a game ball together with the bottom member 9023, are formed. There is.

Further, the upper part of the flow path forming base 90112 is recessed downward from the end of the upstream flow path 90113 and the downstream flow path 90114 on the bottom surface member 9023 side, and the special winning openings 9024 are left and right and left and right in front view. A guide flow path portion 90115 is formed so as to surround the bottom member 9023 from below to guide the game ball that has fallen below the bottom member 9023 to the special winning opening 9024.

The upstream side flow path portion 90113 and the downstream side flow path portion 90114 are formed so as to incline downward to the left so as to allow the game ball to flow down to the left. Further, the bottom portion of the guide flow path portion 90115 extends downward to the left toward the special winning opening 9024 side and is recessed at a position in front of the special winning opening 9024. Then, in the recessed space at the bottom of the guide flow path portion 90115, a triangular guide portion 90116 that guides the game ball rearward toward the special winning opening 9024 side (back side of the game area 907) is arranged. ing.

Furthermore, a covering portion 90117 that covers the upstream side flow path portion 90113, the downstream side flow path portion 90114, and the guide flow path portion 90115 from the front is integrally formed on the front portion (player side) of the flow path forming base portion 90112. Has been done. The covering portion 90117 covers the upstream side flow path portion 90113, the downstream side flow path portion 90114, and the guide flow path portion 90115 from the front, so that the game ball flowing down each of these flow path portions bounces toward the glass door frame 904 side. It has a function to prevent it from being lost. In this embodiment, the covering portion 90117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base portion 90112, but it may be fixed separately.

In the special variable winning ball device 9022, a flow of game balls continuous in the left-right direction, consisting of an upstream side flow path portion 90113, a bottom surface member 9023, and a downstream side flow path portion 90114, between the base plate portion 90101 and the covering portion 90117. Road F is formed. Here, in this embodiment, a plurality of regulation pieces 90118 are formed on the base plate portion 90101 and the covering portion 90117 to reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path F.

In this embodiment, the regulation piece 90118 is integrally formed with the base plate portion 90101 and the covering portion 90117, and is formed in a rib shape protruding forward from the base plate portion 90101 or protruding rearward from the covering portion 90117, and is a game ball. By interfering with, the flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball that flows down to the left meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow is reduced when there is no regulation piece 90118. Delay than. These regulation pieces 90118 are formed so as to be lined up at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 90101 and the covering portion 90117. Further, the regulation piece 90118 is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom member 9023, and is set to a width dimension in which a game ball can pass between adjacent members. There is. More specifically, in this embodiment, one regulation piece 90118 is formed at a portion of the covering portion 90117 that covers the upstream side flow path portion 90113 from the front, and the downstream side flow path portion of the covering portion 90117 is formed. One regulation piece 90118 is formed at a portion that covers the 90114 from the front. Further, in the portion of the base plate portion 90101 and the covering portion 90117 that covers the bottom surface member 9023, a total of five regulation pieces 90118 formed alternately on the base plate portion 90101 and the covering portion 90117 are formed. The number of such regulation pieces 90118 is not particularly limited. Further, in this embodiment, most of the regulation piece 90118 is covered by the covering portion 90117 from the front (player side).

With the arrangement of the regulation piece 90118 as described above, with reference to FIG. 8, the special variable winning ball device 9022 (and the variable winning ball device 9015 having the same configuration) of this embodiment attempts to flow down the flow path F. The game ball P meanders down the flow path F. Then, when the special variable winning ball device 9022 (or the variable winning ball device 9015) in which such a flow path F is formed is closed, the game ball P is placed in the special winning opening 9024 (or the second starting winning opening 9014). Basically, it passes through the special variable winning ball device 9022 (or variable winning ball device 9015) without winning a prize. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 9, when the special variable winning ball device 9022 (or the variable winning ball device 9015) in which the bottom member 9023 is moved backward is opened, the game ball P guides the flow path forming base portion 90112. It becomes possible to fall into the flow path portion 90115, and it is possible to flow down the guide flow path portion 90115 and win a prize in the special winning opening 9024 (or the second starting winning opening 9014).

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 9031. Note that FIG. 10 also shows a payout control board 9037, an effect control board 9080, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 90560 that controls a pachinko game machine 901 according to a program is mounted on the main board 9031. The game control microcomputer 90560 includes a ROM 9054 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 9055 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 9056 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 9057. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 9054 and the RAM 9055 are built into the game control microcomputer 90560. That is, the game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may have at least a CPU 9056 and a RAM 9055 built-in, and the ROM 9054 may be externally attached or built-in. Further, the I / O port portion 9057 may be externally attached.

Since the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 9054, the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 9056 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 9031.

Further, detection signals from the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, the first count switch 9023a, the second count switch 9025a, the gate switch 9032a, and the operation gate switch 9017a are given to the game control microcomputer 90560. The input driver circuit 9058 is also mounted on the main board 9031 to control the game of the solenoid 9021 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 9020, the solenoid 90106 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 9022, and the solenoid 90206 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 9015. An output circuit 9059 that is driven according to a command from the computer 90560 is also mounted on the main board 9031, and a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 90560 when the power is turned on and a big hit game state are generated. An information output circuit (not shown) that outputs an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the above to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 9031. The main board 9031 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting the test signal to the outside of the game machine.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 9080 issues an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 90560 via the relay board 9077. Display control is performed between the first variable display unit 909a and the second variable display unit 909b that receive and variably display the decorative symbol, the background symbol display unit 909c that variably displays the background symbol, and the symbol hold storage display unit 9018c.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 9077, the effect control board 9080, the lamp driver board 9035, and the audio output board 9070. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070 may not be provided, and only the effect control board 9080 may be provided for the effect control.

The effect control board 9080 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 90200 including a effect control CPU 90201 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 9080, the effect control CPU 90201 operates according to a program stored in the internal or external ROM (not shown), and the capture signal from the main board 9031 input via the relay board 9077 ( The effect control command is received via the input driver 90202 and the input port 90203 in response to the effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU 90201 causes the VDP (video display processor) 90209 to control the display of the effect display device 909 based on the effect control command.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 90202 on the effect control board 9080. The input driver 90202 passes the signal input from the relay board 9077 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 9080 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 9080 to the relay board 9077). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulatory means.

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 9077 allows the signal input from the main board 9031 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 9080 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 9080 to the relay board 9077). The unidirectional circuit 9074 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 11 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 9031 via the output port 90571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 9077 to the inside of the main board 9031 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 9077 does not enter the inside of the main board 9031 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 90560). The output port 90571 is a part of the I / O port portion 9057 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be further provided on the outside of the output port 90571 (on the relay board 9077 side).

Further, the effect control CPU 90201 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 9035 via the input / output port 90205. Further, the effect control CPU 90201 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 9070 via the input / output port 90204.

In the lamp driver board 9035, the signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 90352 via the input / output driver 90351. The lamp driver 90352 amplifies the signal for driving the lamp and supplies the signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 9028a, the left frame lamp 9028b, and the right frame lamp 9028c. It also supplies the decorative lamp 9025 provided on the frame side. Further, in this embodiment, the special winning opening lamp 9024a is provided in the special variable winning ball device 9022, and the lamp driver 90352 amplifies the signal for driving the lamp and supplies it to the special winning opening lamp 9024a.

In the voice output board 9070, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 90703 via the input / output driver 90702. The voice synthesis IC 90703 generates voices and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 90705. The amplifier circuit 90705 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 90703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 90706 to the speaker 9027. The voice data ROM 90704 stores control data according to the sound number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation period of the decorative symbol) in chronological order.

The signal and sound number data for driving the lamp are bidirectional communication (such as transmitting a response signal from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side) between the effect control CPU 90201, the lamp driver board 9035, and the audio output board 9070. Communicated by communication).

The effect control CPU 90201 reads necessary data from the character ROM (not shown) according to 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 909, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols and background symbols). It is for keeping. The effect control CPU 90201 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 90209. The VDP90209 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 90201.

In this embodiment, the VDP90209 that controls the display of the effect display device 909 is mounted on the effect control board 9080. The VDP90209 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 90200, and VRAM is mapped therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by VDP. Then, the VDP 90209 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 909.

In this embodiment, the effect control board 9080, the audio output board 9070, and the lamp driver board 9035 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is 1 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 909 is mounted, and a second effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 9027, etc.) is mounted. You may provide two boards with the effect control board of. Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 90200, but another board (for example, the audio output board 9070 and the lamp shown in FIG. 11). It may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90200 on the effect control board 9080 via the driver board 9035 or the like). In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 9070 or the lamp driver board 9035, and the control means receives the command. Controls related to voice control and lamp control are executed, and the received command is changed to a simplified command as it is or, for example, a simplified command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90200 that controls the effect display device 909. You may. Further, when two boards, a first effect control board and a second effect control board, are provided, a command related to the effect from the game control microcomputer 90560 is transmitted to the second effect control board. The command is transmitted from the second effect control board to the first effect control board as it is, or after processing (for example, changing the form or content of the command, simplifying, or selecting only the necessary command). It may be configured to be.

Next, the operation of the game machine will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 on the main board 9031. When the power is turned on to the game machine and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) determines whether the program content is valid or not. After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not, the main process after step S901 is started. In the main process, the CPU 9056 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 9056 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S901). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S902), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S903). Then, the built-in device is initialized (the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) are initialized, etc.) (step S904). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 9056 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device determines the interrupt address. This is the mode shown.

Next, the CPU 9056 confirms the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port only once (step S906). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 9056 executes a normal initialization process (steps S901 to S9015).

If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing in the backup RAM area (for example, processing when power supply is stopped such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the game machine was stopped. (Step S907). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 9056 executes the 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 processing when the power supply is stopped. 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 9056 performs a data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S908). In step S908, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop processing. If the data is restored after the power supply is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process executed when the power is turned on, which is not the time when the power supply is stopped, is executed.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 9056 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 when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 9054 is set in the pointer (step S9091), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 9055) (step S9092). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processing of steps S9091 and S9092, the saved contents remain as they are for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), and the unpaid prize ball. This is the part where the data indicating the number is set.

Further, the CPU 9056 sets the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 9054 as a pointer (step S9093), and a control command (power) indicating that the power supply has been restored to the effect control board 9080 according to the contents. A recovery command as an initialization command at the time of supply recovery) is controlled to be transmitted (step S9094). Then, the process proceeds to step S9015.

In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored by using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity to execute the state recovery process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 9056 first performs a RAM clear process (step S9010). Note that the entire area of the RAM 9055 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for jackpot determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 9054 is set in the pointer (step S9011), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S9012).

By the processing of steps S9011 and S9012, for example, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize ball in-ball flag, a ball out flag, a payout stop flag, and the like are selectively processed according to a control state. The initial value is set in the flag for.

Further, the CPU 9056 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 9054 in the pointer (step S9013), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub-board according to the contents to the sub-board. The process is executed (step S9014). As the initialization command, there is a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 909.

Then, in step S9015, the CPU 9056 sets the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 90560 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied at predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, as an initial value, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the timer is interrupted periodically every 4 ms.

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S901 to S9015) is completed, the CPU 9056 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S9017) and the initial value random number update process (step S9018) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S9016), and when the execution of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process is completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S9019). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. Further, the initial value random number update 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 for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a random number generation counter for determining a big hit). Game control processing that controls the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 90560 controls the game devices such as the effect display device, the variable winning ball device, and the ball payout device provided in the game machine. In the process of performing, or the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the big hit judgment random number generation counter or the like is one round (the big hit judgment random number generation counter or the like). The initial value is set in the counter when the step is taken by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values.

When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S9020 to S9034 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (step S9020). The power off signal is output when, for example, the voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a voltage drop of the power supply supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power supply cutoff detection process, when the CPU 9056 detects that the power supply cutoff signal is output, the CPU 9056 executes a power supply stop time process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, the detection signals of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, the first count switch 9023a, the second count switch 9025a, the gate switch 9032a, and the operation gate switch 9017a are input via the input driver circuit 9058. Then, the state of them is determined (switch processing: step S9021).

Next, the CPU 9056 performs a display control process for controlling the display of the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, the first special symbol holding storage display 9018a, and the second special symbol holding storage display 9018b. Execute (step S9022). For the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in step S9032.

Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for jackpot determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S9023). The CPU 9056 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 S9024, S9025).

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1': Determine whether to generate a big hit or whether to generate a small hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2': Determines which type of jackpot, that is, 2R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 6R normal jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, and 16R probability variation jackpot (for determining the jackpot type).
(3) Random 5': Determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(4) Random 6': Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).
(5) Random 7': Determine 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 initial value of random 6')

In step S9023 in the game control process shown in FIG. 13, the game control microcomputer 90560 is used for (1) a random number for determining a jackpot, (2) a random number for determining a jackpot type, and (4) for determining a normal symbol hit. The counter for generating random numbers is counted up (1 addition). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display or random numbers for initial values. In addition, random numbers other than the above-mentioned random numbers (1) to (6) are also used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in this embodiment, a common random number (random number 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 for each. There may be.

Further, the CPU 9056 performs the first special symbol process process (step S9026A). In the first special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 908a and the special variable winning ball device 9020 in a predetermined order according to the game state. The CPU 9056 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the game state. Next, the CPU 9056 performs the second special symbol process process (step S9026B). In the second special symbol process process, according to the second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 908b, the special variable winning ball device 9020, and the special variable winning ball device 9022 in a predetermined order according to the game state. Execute the corresponding process. The CPU 9056 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the game state. Then, the CPU 9056 performs a normal symbol process process (step S9026C). In the normal symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the normal symbol display 9010 and the variable winning ball device 9015 in a predetermined order according to the game state. The CPU 9056 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag during each process according to the game state.

Next, the CPU 9056 performs the hold storage process (step S9027a). In the hold storage process, the CPU 9056 executes a process of calculating and managing the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number.

Next, the CPU 9056 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to display control of the first variable display unit 909a and the second variable display unit 909b and an effect control command related to the number of reserved storages (effect control command control process: step S9028).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S9029).

Further, the CPU 9056 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, the first count switch 9023a, and the second count switch 9025a. (Step S9030). Specifically, the payout control board 9037 responds to the winning detection based on any of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, the first count switch 9023a, and the second count switch 9025a being turned on. A 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 9097 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 9056 sets the content related to the on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port to the output port. Output (step S9031: output processing).

Further, the CPU 9056 sets the first special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the first special symbol according to the value of the first special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data. At the same time, the special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the second special symbol according to the value of the second special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data. Control processing is performed (step S9032). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 9056 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 9056 outputs a drive signal in step S9022 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the special symbol display on the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b can be variably displayed. To execute.

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). Step S9033). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 9056 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 9056 executes variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 by outputting a drive signal in step S9022 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S9034), and the process ends.

With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S9021 to S9033 (excluding step S9029) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. It may be executed in.

In this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variablely displayed by the two indicators, the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b, but the CPU 9056 uses the CPU 9056. Control is performed so that big hits do not occur at the same time on the two indicators.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 9054, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with random 1'is set. The jackpot judgment table includes a jackpot judgment table at the time of non-probability change used in a low probability state (low probability / non-KT state, low probability / first KT state) and a probability change state (high probability state (high probability / first KT state, high). There is a jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change used in (probability / second KT state)). Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 15 is set in the non-probability change jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 15 is set in the probability variation jackpot determination table. .. The numerical value shown in FIG. 15 is the jackpot determination value.

The CPU 9056 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 90503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1'). The jackpot determination random number value is any one shown in FIG. If it matches the jackpot judgment value of, it is decided to make a jackpot for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 15 indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

In this embodiment, if it is decided not to make a big hit when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, all of them are unconditionally missed. In addition, if it is decided not to make a big hit when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, all the hits are unconditionally made a small hit (however, as will be described later, it is a forced loss after the fact. In some cases).

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 90131a stored in the ROM 9054. The jackpot type determination table 90131a sets the jackpot type to "2R normal jackpot" or "2R normal jackpot" based on a random number (random 2') for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table referred to for determining one of "2R probability variation jackpot", "6R normal jackpot", "6R probability variation jackpot", or "16R probability variation jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 16A, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of "16R probability variation jackpot" is determined with a probability of 20%, and the probability of "16R probability variation jackpot" is 45%. It is determined as "6R probability variation jackpot", and it is determined as "6R normal jackpot" with a probability of 35%. Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of "16R probability variation jackpot" is determined with a probability of 30%, and the probability of 30%. Is determined as "6R probability variation jackpot", 5% probability is determined as "2R probability variation jackpot", and 35% probability is determined as "2R normal jackpot".

The "16R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state of 16 rounds and shifts to the high probability / second KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted). At the same time, it shifts to the second KT state. See steps S902207A, S902208A, S902207B, and S902210B described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the second KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S902015).

However, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is in the non-KT state before the start of the big hit, even if it becomes the "16R probability variation big hit", it is not in the second KT state. It may shift to the first KT state (see steps S902208B and S902209B described later).

The "6R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 6 rounds and shifts to a high probability / first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted). At the same time, the state is also shifted to the first KT state. See steps S902210A, S902221A, S902212B, and S902213B described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S902015).

The "6R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 6 rounds and shifts to only the first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see step S902212A described later). Then, after shifting to the first KT state, when the variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state ends (see steps S902213A and S902010-S902013). Even before the end of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times, the first KT state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S902015).

The "2R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of two rounds and shifts to the high probability / first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted). At the same time, the state is also shifted to the first KT state. See steps S902212B and S902213B described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S902015).

The "2R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of two rounds and shifts to only the first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see step S902214B described later). Then, after shifting to the first KT state, when the variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state ends (see steps S902215B and S902010-S902013). Even before the end of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times, the first KT state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S902015).

The type of jackpot type is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in addition to the 16R probability variation jackpot, the 2R probability variation jackpot, and the 2R normal jackpot, the 3R probability variation jackpot to the 7R probability variation jackpot may be determinably configured, and various aspects are considered. Be done.

17 to 19 are explanatory views showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in this embodiment. The EXT shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each fluctuation pattern.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, 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. Eighteen types from # 01 to # 18 are used. Hereinafter, for example, when the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or 01 to 18) is used, it means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

When executing the variation 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 shown in FIG. 17 (A) is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 17A, when the variation 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 variation 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. 17 (B). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for time is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 17B, when the variation 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 the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 18C is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 18C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 02. Specifically, when it is determined to be a small hit, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when the jackpot is determined, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain period of 5 minutes.

In this embodiment, even in the non-KT state, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is obtained, a certain amount of prize balls can be expected by winning the game ball to the special prize opening 9024. It will occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18C, even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the fluctuation time is extremely lengthened and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is reduced. By making it, the frequency of small hits is reduced, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which a small hit is aimed at winning a prize ball even in a non-KT state.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is set to 5 even in the case of a big hit. By making it relatively long, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming at the prize ball by unreasonably winning the special winning opening 9024 during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, it is not necessary to lengthen the digestion of the first reserved memory as compared with the case of a small hit, so the fluctuation time is configured to be shorter than in the case of a small hit. There is.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the low probability / first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / first KT state is terminated. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, when executing the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation, the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first fluctuation shown in FIG. 18 (D) is selected and the fluctuation pattern is set. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 18D, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 03 to # 04. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 18D, when the small hit is determined as the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation is a relatively long fluctuation time of 7 seconds as the small hit. Pattern # 03 (variable pattern for preparing to open the second starting winning opening) is determined. In this embodiment, as described above, when controlled to the first KT state, the frequency of small hits increases, but by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015, a special variable winning is actually achieved. The special winning opening 9024 in the ball device 9022 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 9015 or the special variable winning ball device 9022, and the special variable winning ball is immediately available. If the device 9022 is controlled in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening 9024. 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 9015 and the special variable winning ball device 9022 are used even before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 9022 to the open state after a sufficient time has passed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member fall, it is possible to win a prize in the special winning opening 9024. It prevents a situation in which a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the first KT state.

Further, if the fluctuation display of the 2nd to 99th fluctuations is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is executed, FIG. 18 (E). The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the 2nd to 99th fluctuations shown in is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 18 (E), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second fluctuation patterns # 05 to # 07. Will be decided. Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), when a small hit is determined as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds, and the second fluctuation pattern # 05 of the shortened fluctuation. May be decided. In this embodiment, when a small hit is determined as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state and the fluctuation display is executed based on the second fluctuation pattern # 07, the effect display device 909 In the variable display of the background symbol in the above, the effect of fanning the pattern is executed, such as reaching or sliding effect.

In addition, the 100th variation display (that is, the final variation in the low probability / 1st KT state) is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is completed. If this is the case, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and 100th variation shown in FIG. 18 (F) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 18 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 100th variation in the low probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 08 to # 09. Will 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 909. As shown in FIG. 18 (F), when a small hit is determined as the 100th variation in the low probability / first KT state, the effect display device 909 displays a character such as "chance time ends !!" The second variation pattern # 08 is determined to be accompanied by. Further, as shown in FIG. 18 (F), when the big hit is determined as the 100th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the effect display device 909 displays characters such as "chance time ends !!" The second variation pattern # 09 with a predetermined revival display after the display is determined.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when a big hit is obtained in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first fluctuation pattern # 07 having a fluctuation time of 1 minute is determined. It is configured as follows. This is a case where a jackpot occurs immediately on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after shifting to the second KT state, and if the fluctuation time of the jackpot is set to the same short fluctuation time as the outlier, the player You will not be able to receive any profit from small hits. Therefore, in this embodiment, even in such a case, a sufficient time (1 minute in this example) at least a plurality of small hits can be generated is secured.

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 probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state is terminated. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, when executing the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation, the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the first fluctuation shown in FIG. 19 (G) is selected and the fluctuation pattern is set. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 19 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 10 to # 12. Will be done.

As in the case of the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 19 (G), the second start prize is also obtained when the small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state. The variation pattern for preparing to open the mouth (second variation pattern # 10) may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (G), when a big hit is determined as the first fluctuation of the high probability / first KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability change state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern # 12 including the effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (G), even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 11 including the battle effect may be determined.

Further, in the case of executing the fluctuation display after the second fluctuation after finishing the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state, FIG. 19 (H) shows. The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and for the second and subsequent fluctuations is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 19 (H), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, any of the second fluctuation patterns # 13 to # 15 is applied. It is determined.

As in the case of the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / 1st KT state, as shown in FIG. 19 (H), when the small hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / 1st KT state, the fluctuations occur. The second variation pattern # 13 of the shortened variation with a short time of 5 seconds may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (H), when the big hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations of the high probability / first KT state, it is for suggesting whether or not the probability change state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern # 15 including the battle effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (H), the second fluctuation pattern # 14 including the battle effect may be determined even when the small hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state. ..

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 19 (I) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 19 (I), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 16 to # 18.

As shown in FIG. 19 (I), when a small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the shortening fluctuation occurs in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). The second fluctuation pattern # 16 of the shortened fluctuation, which has a shorter fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds than when the fluctuation display is executed, may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (I), when the small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation including the continuation effect suggesting whether or not the high probability / second KT state continues. It may be determined by pattern # 17. Further, as shown in FIG. 19 (I), when a big hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability change state (high probability state) ends after the continuous production. The second variation pattern # 18 including the effect is determined.

In this embodiment, when the variation pattern including the continuation effect and the battle effect is determined, the effect display device 909 executes the continuation effect and the battle effect in the variation display of the background symbol. When it becomes a big hit (16R probability change big hit, 6R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit), the production of the winning mode is executed in the battle production, and when it becomes a normal big hit (6R normal big hit, 2R normal big hit), in the battle production. The effect of the defeat mode is executed, and in the case of a small hit, the effect of the draw mode is executed in the battle effect. Not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, even in the case of a 2R probability variation big hit in which the number of rounds during the big hit game is small, the production of the defeat mode may be executed in the battle production. ..

When determining the variation pattern of the shortened variation of the second variation pattern # 05, # 13, # 16, for example, the variation pattern of the shortened variation is determined at a different rate according to the number of reserved storages. May be good. For example, as the number of reserved memories increases, the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation may be determined at a high rate so that the reserved memories are digested earlier and the operating rate may be increased.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the shortening variation of 5 seconds is executed in the case of the first KT state and the shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is executed even shorter in the case of the second KT state. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured to execute a shortening variation of 5 seconds in the low probability state and execute a shorter shortening variation of 1.5 seconds in the high probability state.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 9015 and the special variable winning ball device 9022 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 9015 and the special variable winning ball device 9022 in the KT state. Of these, FIG. 20 (1) shows the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 9015 and the special variable winning ball device 9022 in the first KT state, and FIG. 20 (2) shows the variable winning ball device 9015 and the special in the second KT state. The opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 9022 is shown.

First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 9015 and the special variable winning ball device 9022 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (1). As shown in FIG. 20 (1), when the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol display 9010 executes the variable display of the normal symbol, and hits the normal symbol. If it is determined that, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 9010, and if it is determined to be off, the outlier symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 9010. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (1), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the missed symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 20 (1), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process of 0.1 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 9014.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 9014 while the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit, , The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 20 (1), the special variable winning ball device 9022 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 9024. It becomes. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 20 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 9022 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 on the upstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds. 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 for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 9024 (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation display).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 20 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 9015 is completed, the next variable winning ball device 9015 can be opened only after the fluctuation time of the next normal symbol. After at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the processing time of 0.1 seconds before opening the second start winning opening, has elapsed. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 9015 and the special variable winning ball device 9022 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 20 (2). As shown in FIG. 20 (2), when the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol display 9010 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, and hits the normal symbol. If it is determined that, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 9010, and if it is determined to be off, the outlier symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 9010. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the missed symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process of 2.6 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 9014.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 9014 while the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit, , The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the special variable winning ball device 9022 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 9024. It becomes.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 is as short as 0.5 seconds. Further, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened is at least 3.0 seconds (normal symbol variation time 0.2 seconds + symbol confirmation time 0). A relatively long period of .2 seconds + time before the opening process of the second start winning opening is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long, so that the downstream side is compared with the first KT state. It is easy for a game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 9022 of the above, and it is easy for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 9024.

In this embodiment, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 9015 is the normal symbol process process by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056). This is done by executing (see step S9026C). In addition, the game control microcomputer 90560 also executes a process of determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol in the normal symbol process process of step S9026C, but the same probability (for example, 10%) regardless of the game state. ) To determine whether or not to make a hit. Specifically, regardless of whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), whether it is a non-KT state, a first KT state or a second KT state, or whether it is a jackpot gaming state. , Determine whether or not to hit the normal map with the same probability.

In this embodiment, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the symbol confirmation time are the same at 0.2 seconds each, and the time before the opening processing of the second start winning opening is the second. The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 9015 is changed by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state has been shown, but only in such an embodiment. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 9015 may be different by making the fluctuation time and the symbol determination time different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the time after the second start winning opening opening process after closing the variable winning ball device 9015 is configured to be controllable, and the time after the second starting winning opening opening process differs between the first KT state and the second KT state. The closed period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 9015 may be made different by making it different. In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 9015 in the first KT state is shortened by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress winning of the special winning opening 9024 in the first KT state. it can.

Further, for example, a special flag (opening extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, the variable winning as shown in FIG. 20 (1) is provided. The second opening pattern (long opening) in which the ball device 9015 is opened for a long time is controlled, and the variable winning ball device 9015 shown in FIG. 20 (2) is opened for a short time if the special flag is not set. It may be configured to be controlled by short opening). That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and the special flag may not be set in other states including the big hit game state.

Further, even in the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 may be shortened when the final variation display in the low probability / first KT state is executed. For example, in the 100 times shortened fluctuation period of the special symbol in the low probability / first KT state, the above-mentioned special flag may be deleted in response to the 99th stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the variable winning ball device 9015 being long open when performing a left-handed notification after the end of the low probability / first KT state. be able to.

As described above, when the variable winning ball device 9015 is configured by using the flag (special flag) for opening control of the variable winning ball device 9015, the flag for shortening the variation display of the special symbol is further used. The variation display of the special symbol may be controlled. In this case, the special flag and the flag for shortening variation may be managed and controlled separately.

Further, the variable winning ball device 9015 may be configured to be short-opened in the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, when the variable winning ball device 9015 is configured to have a high opening probability in a low probability / non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are fired. It is possible to prevent the variable winning ball device 9015 from winning a prize, and it is possible to prevent a right-handed operation from being performed during a low probability / non-KT state.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol having a relatively long fluctuation time is executed in the first KT state, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped and there is no hold memory of the normal symbol. This is because the device 9015 is in the closed state, and it is possible to capture the second special symbol aiming at the fluctuation stop timing (in the case of a small hit, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, the gate 9032 The variable winning ball device 9015 does not open by the time the game ball that has passed through the above reaches the variable winning ball device 9015 or the special variable winning ball device 9022, and the special winning opening 9024 can be won.) On the other hand, in this embodiment, by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened after the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and before reaching the variable winning ball device 9015. Since it is set to start, it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the launch operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

21 and 22 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 90200. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8022 (H) correspond to the variable display of the special symbol and correspond to the first variable display unit 909a or the second variable display unit. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the decorative pattern that is variably displayed in 909b. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 90200 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8022 (H), the first variable display unit 909a or the second variable display unit 909b Controls to start variable display of decorative symbols.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is to be missed. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (16R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 16R probability variation jackpot. .. The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 6R probability variation jackpot. .. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (6R normal jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 6R normal jackpot. .. The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (2R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 2R probability variation jackpot. .. The command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 2R normal jackpot. .. The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 90560 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation received by the game control microcomputer 90560 immediately before the first fluctuation pattern command is specified. Since the command can be determined to be the display result specification command for the first decorative symbol, and the display result specification command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be the display result specification command for the second decorative symbol. The display result designation command can be used for both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, but the display result designation command for the first decorative symbol and the display result designation command for the second decorative symbol may be separated.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 90560 does not send a display result specification command, but corresponds to each of 15R probability variation jackpot / 6R probability variation jackpot / 6R normal jackpot / 2R probability variation jackpot / 2R normal jackpot / small hit / miss. The variation pattern command may be determined, and the effect control microcomputer 90200 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

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

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

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

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

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start prize designation command) indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the first start winning opening 9013 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 prize designation command) indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening 9014 in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached 4. A command indicating the number of first reserved storages may be transmitted as the first valid start prize designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved storage number may be transmitted as the second valid start prize designation command. Then, the first effective start prize designation command and the second valid start prize designation command are commands indicating that there is a start prize.

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

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

The effect control microcomputer 90200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90201) mounted on the effect control board 9080 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 90560 mounted on the main board 9031. Then, the display state of the first variable display unit 909a and the second variable display unit 909b and the display state of the background symbol display unit 909c are changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, and the display state of the lamp is changed. Then, the sound number data is output to the voice output board 9070. The effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 are also transmitted from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. For example, a more detailed effect control command related to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating the game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process process (step S9026A) executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. As described above, in the first special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 908a and the special variable winning ball device 9020 is executed.

When the CPU 9056 performs the first special symbol process process, the first start opening switch 9013a for detecting that the game ball has won a prize in the first start winning opening 9013 provided on the game board 906 is turned on. Then, that is, if a start winning prize is generated in which the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 9013 (step S90311), the first starting opening switch passing process is executed (step S90312). After that, the CPU 9056 performs any of steps S90300 to S90307 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag).

The processes of steps S90300 to S90307 are as follows.

First special symbol normal process (step S90300): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 90560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage number buffer (total hold storage number) is confirmed. The number of stored numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage 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. If it is a big hit, set the first big hit flag. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S90301 (1 in this example). The first jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

First variation pattern setting process (step S90301): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, a fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90302 (2 in this example).

First display result designation command transmission process (step S90302): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 2. Control is performed to send a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90200. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90303 (3 in this example).

First special symbol changing process (step S90303): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the first fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S90301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 90200 is notified. Controls the transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command, and updates the internal state (first special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S90304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 90200 controls the effect display device 909 to stop the decorative symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560 is received.

First special symbol stop process (step S90304): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the first jackpot flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90305 (5 in this example). If the first jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 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 in the display control process of step S9022, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

First big winning opening pre-opening process (step S90305): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5. In the first large winning opening opening preprocessing, the special variable winning ball device 9020 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball device 9020) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 9021 is driven to open the large winning opening. Further, the execution time of the process during opening of the first special winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90306 (6 in this example). The first big winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the first big winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

First Grand Prize Opening Opening Process (Step S90306): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 6. The control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 90200, the processing of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 9020, and the like are performed. Further, when a game ball wins a prize in the large prize opening and the game ball is detected by the first count switch 9023a, the control is performed to transmit the large winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90200. If the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 9020 is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90305 (5 in this example). To do. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90307 (7 in this example).

First jackpot end process (step S90307): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 90200 performs display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag, a first KT flag, and a second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90300 (0 in this example).

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S90312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 9056 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first reserved storage number). (Whether or not is 4) is confirmed (step S90212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the first start port switch passing process is terminated as it is.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 9056 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step S90213), and the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step S90214). Next, the CPU 9056 extracts values from the random number circuit 90503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 25) (step S90215). .. In the process of step S90215, the software random numbers for jackpot determination (random 1'), jackpot type determination random numbers (random 2'), and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers (random 5') are extracted and stored in the storage area. It is stored. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 5') is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may try to do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 90560 directly extracts a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random number 5') in the first variation pattern setting process described later. It may be.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 25, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are filled with a random number for determining a jackpot (random 1'), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 2'), and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random 5'). ) Is memorized. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 9055.

Further, the control is performed to transmit the first effective start winning command to the effect control microcomputer 90200 (step S90216).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process (step S90300) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S90300. When the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S90300, it means that the first special symbol display 908a does not display the variation of the first special symbol, and This is the case even during the first big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened a predetermined number of times).

In the first special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) first confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step S9052A). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed.

If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 90560 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 9055, and the RAM 9055. (Step S9053A), the value of the first reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is subtracted by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step S9054A). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 9055 is set to the first reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display 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 reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also identifiable and saved.

After that, the game control microcomputer 90560 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 90200 (step S9060A). Specifically, when the probability change flag, the first KT flag, and the second KT flag are off, it is determined that the state is low probability / non-KT, and the low probability / non-KT background specification command is executed. If the 1KT flag is on, it is determined that it is in the low probability / first KT state, and the low probability / first KT background specification command is issued. If the probability variation flag is on and the first KT flag is on, the probability is high / first. High accuracy / 1st KT background specification command is determined to be in the 1KT state, and high probability / 2nd KT state is determined to be high accuracy / 2nd KT when the probability variation flag is on and the 2nd KT flag is on. Send the background specification command.

Next, the game control microcomputer 90560 reads the jackpot determination random number (random number 1') from the first random number storage buffer (step S9064A) and executes the jackpot determination module (step S9065A). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when a random number for jackpot determination matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is decided to make a big hit (step S9066A), the game control microcomputer 90560 sets the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the first special symbol (step S9067A). .. Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, or 6R normal jackpot based on random 2'(step S90160A), the jackpot type is memorized (step S90161A), and the process proceeds to step S9068A. To do. Further, if the jackpot is not achieved in step S9066A (that is, if it is missed), the process proceeds to step S9068A.

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

Then, in step S9068A, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S9068A). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step S9068A is determined.

In step S9065A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probable change big hit determination table or the probable change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a first variation pattern setting process (step S90302) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) first selects any variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 17A to 17B according to the game state. (Step S90201). Next, the game control microcomputer 90560 uses the variation pattern table determined to be used in step S90201 and the variation pattern determination random number (random 5') stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. Based on this, it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 17 should be used (step S901700). In this example, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, after the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 90560 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 90200 (step S901701).

Further, when the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step S901700, the game control microcomputer 90560 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the first special symbol process timer and changes. At the same time as starting the time measurement (step S901702), the measurement execution flag described later is set, and the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a is started (step S901703). Then, the game control microcomputer 90560 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first display result designation command transmission process (step S901706).

In the first display result designation command transmission process (step S90302), the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, the CPU 9056) is based on the determination result of whether or not to make a big hit and the determination result of the big hit type. 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 90200.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S90303) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol changing process, the CPU 9056 first subtracts 1 from the first fluctuation time timer (step S901121A), and when the first fluctuation time timer times out (step S901122A), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 90200. Control to send the designated command (step S901123A). Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S90304) (step S901124A).

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b (step S901125A). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b is determined by, for example, that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol. If the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the CPU 9056 resets the first jackpot flag if it is set (step S901126A). Further, the CPU 9056 transmits a display result 1 designation command for designating that the command is out of alignment (step S901127A). Then, the process proceeds to step S901123A to control the transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90200 (step S901123A), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to the first special symbol stop process (step S90304). Update to the value corresponding to (step S901124A).

By executing the processes of steps S901125A to S901127A, in this embodiment, if the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol Is forcibly removed (even if it is determined to be a big hit at the start of fluctuation, the big hit is canceled after the fact), and a situation occurs in which a big hit occurs at the same time for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. I try not to. In this case, on the effect control microcomputer 90200 side, when the variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly missed, the first variable display unit 909a in the first variable display unit 909a is based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. 1 Stop display of the decorative symbol is stopped, and control is performed so that the out-of-order symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the first decorative symbol based on the display result 1 designated command transmitted in step S901127A.

In this embodiment, the case where the first special symbol change processing is determined to be a forced loss after the fact is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when starting the variable display of the first special symbol, before executing the process of step S9064A in the first special symbol normal process, it is confirmed whether or not the second jackpot flag is set, and the second jackpot flag is set. If is set, it may be configured to forcibly determine that the flag is out of position without executing the processes of steps S9064A to S90161A.

In this embodiment, in the first special symbol process process shown in FIG. 23 and the second special symbol process process shown in FIG. 31, the first start port switch passage process is performed for each timer interrupt (see step S90312). And the second start port switch passing process (see step S90322) is executed. Therefore, even if the stop display of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed, if a new start prize is generated, It is configured to store a new hold memory.

In addition, if a start prize for the other special symbol (for example, the first special symbol) occurs while the jackpot symbol of one special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) is stopped, the player is notified. It may be configured to perform a launch promotion notification prompting the launch operation of the game ball aiming at the actuating gate 9017.

If the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b (N in step S901125A), the process ends as it is.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 9056 first determines whether or not the value of the KT count counter indicating the remaining number of times in the low probability / first KT state is "0" (step S902010), and in "0". If there is, that is, if it is not in the low probability / first KT state, the process proceeds to step S902014. When the value of the KT count counter is not "0", that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the CPU 9056 subtracts the value of the KT count counter by "1" (step S902011), and whether or not the value becomes "0". (Step S902012). If the value of the KT count counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step S902014. When the value of the KT count counter becomes "0", that is, when the 100th fluctuation of the low probability / 1st KT state is completed, the CPU 9056 resets the 1st KT flag indicating the 1st KT state ( Step S902013) and step S902014. As a result, the first KT state ends (shifts to the low probability / non-KT state) when 100 fluctuations are completed in the low probability / first KT state.

In step S902014, the CPU 9056 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is set (step S902014). When the first jackpot flag is set, the CPU 9056 resets the probability variation flag, the first KT flag, the second KT flag, and the KT count counter if they are set (step S902015).

Next, the CPU 9056 controls to start the external output of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 (see FIGS. 36 and 37) if they have not yet been output (step S902015X).

Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the operation gate switch 9017a has been input (step S902015Y). If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 9017a has not been input, the process ends as it is. If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 9017a is input, the CPU 9056 sends the first jackpot start designation command (step S902016), sets the timer before opening the jackpot (step S902017), and responds to the jackpot type. Set the open pattern data for round 1 (step S902018), set "1" to the round number counter indicating the number of big hit rounds (step S902019), and set the first special symbol process flag before opening the first big winning opening. Set to process (step S902020).

By executing the process of step S902015Y, in this embodiment, the jackpot game is not started as soon as the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the first special symbol, but the operation gate 9017 is played. It is configured to shift to the jackpot game on condition that the ball has passed and is detected by the actuating gate switch 9017a. Further, in this embodiment, by executing the process of step S902015X, the external outputs of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 are before the game ball passes through the operating gate 9032 and the jackpot game is started. However, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 is started at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed.

It should be noted that, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a right-handed notification prompting the player to launch the game ball to the right of the game area 907 may be performed. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a launch promotion notification may be provided as a right-handed notification to urge the player to launch the game ball aiming at the operation gate 9017.

On the contrary, when the passage of the game ball at the gate 9032 or the operating gate 9017 is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is low (for example, low volume sound output or low volume). The screen display) may be configured to give a left-handed notification to the player to urge the player to launch the game ball to the left of the game area 907. On the other hand, when the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 9014 or the special winning opening 9024 is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is high (for example, a loud sound). It may be configured to perform left-handed notification by output or large screen display). With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the above configuration, a player who accidentally launches a game ball to the right of the game area 907 is given a slight left-handed notification in a mode in which the degree of recognition to the surroundings of the game machine is low. Therefore, the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation may be configured to perform the left-handed notification in a manner in which the degree of recognition of the surroundings of the game machine is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation to return to the left-handed operation from the clerk of the game store.

Further, in the above case, when the number of detected game balls at the gate 9032, the operating gate 9017, the second starting winning opening 9014, and the special winning opening 9024 reaches a certain number, the left-handed notification is performed. May be good. Further, at the gate 9032 and the operating gate 9017, when the game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), a left-handed notification is given, and the second start winning opening 9014 and the special winning opening 9014 and the special winning opening The 9024 may be configured to give a left-handed notification when a specific number (for example, one) or more of game balls, which is less than a predetermined number, is detected.

Further, for example, the detection of the game ball at the gate 9032 or the operating gate 9017 does not output an external signal, while the detection of the game ball at the second starting winning opening 9014 or the special winning opening 9024 outputs an external signal. It may be configured to do so.

In this embodiment, since the external output of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 is executed at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, for example, the low probability / first KT state is terminated before the amusement store is closed. If the hold memory of the second special symbol remains afterwards, the second special symbol will fluctuate for a long time (5 minutes) in a situation where the player has finished the game due to the closing of the game store. Since the jackpot symbol can be output externally when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed through the display, it is possible to urge the clerk of the game store to initialize the game machine 901 between the closing of the game store and the next opening.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first jackpot end process (step S90307) in the special symbol process process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S902200A), and if the big hit end display timer is set, proceeds to step S902204A. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the first jackpot flag is reset (step S902201A), and control is performed to transmit the first jackpot end designation command (step S902202A). Then, 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 909 (big hit end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer (step S902203A), and the process is terminated.

In step S902204A, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step S902204A). Then, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S902205A). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S902205A), the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot (step S902206A). Whether or not the 16R probability variation jackpot is achieved can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step S90161A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 9056 sets a probability variation flag indicating that it is in the probability variation state and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S902207A), and at the same time, a second KT flag indicating that it is in the second KT state. Is set to shift to the second KT state (step S902208A). Then, the process proceeds to step S902214A.

If it is not a 16R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 6R probability variation jackpot (step S902209A). Whether or not it is a 6R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step S90161A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability change jackpot, the CPU 9056 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step S902210A), and sets the first KT flag indicating the first KT state to the first KT state. (Step S902211A). Then, the process proceeds to step S902214A.

If it is not a 6R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it is a 6R normal jackpot), the CPU 9056 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S902212A). Further, the CPU 9056 sets "100" in the KT count counter indicating the remaining number of times in the low probability / first KT state (step S902213A). Then, the process proceeds to step S902214A.

Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S90300) (step S902214A).

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process process (step S9026B) executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. As described above, in the second special symbol process process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 908b, the special variable winning ball device 9020, and the special variable winning ball device 9022 is executed.

When the CPU 9056 performs the second special symbol process process, the second start opening switch 9014a for detecting that the game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening 9014 provided on the game board 906 is turned on. Then, that is, if a start winning prize is generated in which the game ball wins the second starting opening winning opening 9014 (step S90321), the second starting opening switch passing process is executed (step S90322). If the "first" of the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 24 is read as "second", the second starting port switch passing process will be explained. After that, the CPU 9056 performs any of steps S90350 to S90360 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag).

The processes of steps S90350 to S90360 are as follows.

Second special symbol normal process (step S90350): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 90560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage number buffer (total hold storage number) is confirmed. The number of stored numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage 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. If it is a big hit, set the second big hit flag. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S90351 (1 in this example). The second jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. In addition, the small hit flag is reset when the small hit game ends.

Second variation pattern setting process (step S90351): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is defined as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, a fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90352 (2 in this example).

Second display result designation command transmission process (step S90352): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 2. Control is performed to send a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90200. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90353 (3 in this example).

Second special symbol changing process (step S90353): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the second fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S90351 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 90200 is notified. Controls the transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command, and updates the internal state (second special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S90304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 90200 controls the effect display device 909 to stop the decorative symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560 is received.

Second special symbol stop process (step S90354): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 4. When the second jackpot flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90355 (5 in this example). When the small hit flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90358 (8 in this example). If neither the second big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (when forced to miss), the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S90350 (0 in this example). Update. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 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 in the display control process of step S9022, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

Second big winning opening pre-opening process (step S90355): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 5. In the second large winning opening opening preprocessing, the special variable winning ball device 9020 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball device 9020) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 9021 is driven to open the large winning opening. Further, the execution time of the process during opening of the second special winning opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90356 (6 in this example). The second big winning opening pre-opening process is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the second big winning opening pre-opening process is also a process for starting a big hit game.

Second Grand Prize Opening Opening Process (Step S90356): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 6. The control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 90200, the processing of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 9020, and the like are performed. Further, when a game ball wins a prize in the large prize opening and the game ball is detected by the first count switch 9023a, the control is performed to transmit the large winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90200. If the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 9020 is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90355 (5 in this example). To do. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90357 (7 in this example).

Second jackpot end process (step S90357): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 90200 performs display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag, a first KT flag, and a second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90300 (0 in this example).

Second small hit release pre-processing (step S90358): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 8. In the second small hit opening pre-processing, the special variable winning ball device 9022 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 9024) and the like are initialized, and the solenoid 90106 is driven to control the special variable winning ball device 9022 to open. Further, the execution time of the process during the opening of the second small hit is set by the timer, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90359 (9 in this example). The second small hit opening pre-processing is also a process for starting the small hit game.

Second small hit opening process (step S90359): 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 9022 is performed. In this embodiment, the closing condition is satisfied when the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 9022 is 0.8 seconds (see FIG. 20). Further, when a game ball wins a prize in the special winning opening and the game ball is detected by the second count switch 9025a, a control is performed to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90200. When the closing condition is satisfied, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90360 (10 (decimal number) in this example).

Second small hit end process (step S90360): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 90200 performs display control for notifying the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S90300 (0 in this example).

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process (step S90350) in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S90350. When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S90350, it means that the second special symbol display 908b is not displaying the variation of the second special symbol, and This is a case where neither the second big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened a predetermined time) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 9022 is opened).

In the second special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) first confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step S9052B). Specifically, the count value of the second hold storage counter is confirmed.

If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 90560 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 9055, and the RAM 9055. (Step S9053B), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is subtracted by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step S9054B). 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 9055 is set to the second reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 90560 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 90200 (step S9060B). The specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step S9060A of the first special symbol normal process.

Next, the game control microcomputer 90560 reads the jackpot determination random number (random number 1') from the second random number storage buffer (step S9064B), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S9065B). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when a random number for jackpot determination matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is decided to make a big hit (step S9066B), the game control microcomputer 90560 sets a second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step S9067B). .. Then, based on the random 2', it is determined whether the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, or 2R normal jackpot (step S90160B), and the jackpot type is stored (step S90161B). The process proceeds to step S9068B.

If the big hit is not made in step S9066B, the game control microcomputer 9056 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S90164B), and decides to make the small hit as it is. Then, the process proceeds to step S9068A.

In this embodiment, when the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it is unconditionally determined to be a small hit. Not limited. For example, even if the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, a lottery process based on a random number may be performed to determine whether or not to make a small hit. In this case, although the lottery process is executed, it may be configured to determine a small hit with a 100% probability, or it may be configured to determine a deviation with a low probability.

Then, in step S9068B, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step S9068B). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step S9068B is determined.

In step S9065B, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probable change big hit determination table or the probable change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

The second variation pattern setting process (step S90351) is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S90301) shown in FIG. 27. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 27, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process is explained.

In the second display result designation command transmission process (step S90352), the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, the CPU 9056) determines whether to make a big hit or a small hit, and a decision result of the big hit type. Based on this, control is performed to send one of the display result specification commands (display result 1 specified command to display result 3 specified command, display result 5 specified command to display result 7 specified command) to the effect control microcomputer 90200. ..

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol changing process (step S90353) in the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol changing process, the CPU 9056 first subtracts 1 from the second fluctuation time timer (step S901121B), and when the second fluctuation time timer times out (step S901122B), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 90200. Control to send the designated command (step S901123B). Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process (step S90354) (step S901124B).

When the second fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a (step S901125B). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a is determined by, for example, that the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the first jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot will be a jackpot is set based on the variation display of the first special symbol. If the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, the CPU 9056 resets the second jackpot flag or the small hit flag if it is set (step S901126B). Further, the CPU 9056 transmits a display result 1 designation command for designating that the command is out of alignment (step S901127B). Then, the process proceeds to step S901123B to control the transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90200 (step S901123B), and the value of the second special symbol process flag is set to the second special symbol stop process (step S90354). Update to the value corresponding to (step S901124B).

By executing the processes of steps S901125B to S901127B, in this embodiment, if the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol Is decided to be forcibly missed (even if it is decided as a big hit or a small hit at the start of fluctuation, the big hit or a small hit is canceled after the fact), and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are big hits at the same time. Is prevented from occurring. In this case, on the effect control microcomputer 90200 side, when the variation display of the second special symbol is forcibly missed, the second variable display unit 909b in the second variable display unit 909b is based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. 2 The stop display of the decorative symbol is stopped, and the out-of-order symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the second decorative symbol based on the display result 1 designated command transmitted in step S901127B.

In this embodiment, the case where the second special symbol change processing is determined to be a forced loss after the fact is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when starting the variation display of the second special symbol, it is confirmed whether or not the first jackpot flag is set before executing the process of step S9064B in the second special symbol normal process, and the first jackpot flag is set. If is set, it may be configured to forcibly determine that the flag is out of position without executing the processes of steps S9064B to S90164B.

If the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a (N in step S901125B), the process ends as it is.

The second special symbol stop process (step S90354) is the same as the first special symbol stop process (step S90304) shown in FIG. 29. That is, in the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 29, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol stop process is explained.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the second big hit end process (step S90357) in the special symbol process process. In the second big hit end process, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S902200B), and if the big hit end display timer is set, proceeds to step S902204B. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the second jackpot flag is reset (step S902201B), and control is performed to transmit the second jackpot end designation command (step S902202B). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the jackpot end display is being performed on the effect display device 909 is set in the jackpot end display timer (step S902203B), and the process is terminated.

In step S902204B, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step S902204B). Then, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S902205B). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S902205B), the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot (step S902206B). Whether or not it is a 16R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step S90161B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 9056 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S902207B). Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not it was controlled to the first KT state or the second KT state before starting the jackpot this time (step S902208B). Whether or not the player was controlled to the first KT state or the second KT state before starting the big hit is, for example, in the second special symbol stop process before starting the big hit game, the first KT state is set before the big hit starts. A first KT storage flag indicating that the situation has been set and a second KT storage flag indicating that the state has been in the second KT state are set, and in step S902208B, whether or not these the first KT storage flag or the second KT storage flag is set is set. You just have to check. If neither the first KT state nor the second KT state is set before the start of the big hit, the first KT flag is set and the state shifts to the first KT state (step S902209B). If it was in the first KT state or the second KT state before the start of the big hit, the second KT flag is set and the state shifts to the second KT state (step S902210B). Then, the process proceeds to step S902216B.

By executing the processes of steps S902208B to S902210B, in this embodiment, when a 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained based on the variation display of the second special symbol, when the KT state is before the start of the jackpot. Only the second KT state is set, and if the non-KT state is reached before the start of the big hit, the first KT state is set. That is, as described above, in this embodiment, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the left-handed operation is performed, and the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. It is configured on the assumption that. However, if the variation display of the 2nd special symbol is configured to unconditionally shift to the 2nd KT state when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, the right-handed operation is intentionally performed even in the non-KT state. It becomes possible to shift to the 2KT state, which may impair the original playability and unnecessarily increase the gambling. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the second KT state is shifted only when the KT state is before the start of the jackpot. In the non-KT state, the player is urged to perform a left-handed operation to prevent such a situation.

If it is not a 16R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot (step S902211B). Whether or not it is a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step S90161B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 9056 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S902212B), and sets the first KT flag to shift to the first KT state (step S902212B). Step S902213B). Then, the process proceeds to step S902216B.

If it is neither a 6R probability variation jackpot nor a 2R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it is a 2R normal jackpot), the CPU 9056 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S902214B). Further, the CPU 9056 sets "100" in the KT count counter (step S902215B). Then, the process proceeds to step S902216B.

Then, the CPU 9056 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step S90350) (step S902216B).

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the special symbol display control process (step S9036) executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, whether or not the process during special symbol change is being executed) (step S903201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol change processing is being executed), the CPU 9056 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol change display for setting the special symbol display control data. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S903202). In this case, the CPU 9056 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing the variable display of the special symbol. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S9022) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, whether or not the special symbol stop process is being executed) (step S903203). ). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the process shifts to the special symbol stop processing), the CPU 9056 stops and displays the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S903204). In this case, the CPU 9056 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S9022) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b. Since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S903204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is set in the display control process of step S9022. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will continue to be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. Further, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S903201 (that is, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), the special symbol variation display is used. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a discrepancy between the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 90560 and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 90200, the display result designation command transmission process also fluctuates. The time timer may be configured to be subtracted by 1.

In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown. However, in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of the change of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the change of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S9036), the CPU 9056 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and is based on the fact that the end flag is set. It is also possible to set special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol.

Next, the external output signal output by the game machine 901 will be described. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) is in the information output process (step S9029), the process of step S902015X in the first special symbol stop process, and the second special symbol stop process. By executing the same process as in step S902015X, an external output signal is output to an external device such as a hall management computer via the external output terminal board provided in the game machine 901.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an external output signal output by the game machine 901. A prize ball signal is assigned to the terminal 01 of the external output terminal board. The prize ball signal is a signal that is output externally every time a predetermined number of prize balls (10 in this example) are paid out. Further, a jackpot signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 05 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 1 is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the entire jackpot game. Further, a jackpot signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 06 of the external output terminal board. The jackpot signal 2 is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the period of all jackpot games, during the probability variation state, and during the KT state (during the first KT state and the second KT state). Further, a special winning opening signal is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope. The special winning opening winning signal is a signal that is output externally based on the detection of the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 9024. Further, a signal for the planned number of prize balls is assigned to the terminal 09 of the external output terminal board. The planned number of prize balls signal is a signal that is output externally every time the planned number of prize balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example).

In the example shown in FIG. 36, a case where a common special winning opening winning signal is output externally without distinguishing between the first KT state and the second KT state is shown. Not limited. For example, it may be configured to externally output different special winning opening winning signals depending on whether it is in the first KT state or the second KT state. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modification of the external output signal output by the game machine 901. In the modified example shown in FIG. 37, the special winning port signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope, and the special winning port signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 08 of the external output terminal slope. .. The special winning opening winning signal 1 is a signal that is output externally based on the detection of the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 9024 in the first KT state. Further, the special winning opening winning signal 2 is a signal output externally based on the detection of the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening 9024 in the second KT state.

In addition, in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, a signal dedicated to the small hit which is continuously output to the outside during the period of the small hit game may be provided.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90201) mounted on the effect control board 9080. The effect control CPU 90201 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing the timer for determining the activation interval of the effect control, and the like is performed (step S90701). After that, the effect control CPU 90201 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S90702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90201 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 90201 clears the flag (step S90703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90201 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S90704). Next, the effect control CPU 90201 performs the first decorative symbol process process (step S90705A). In the first decorative symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the first variable display unit 909a is executed. .. In addition, the second decorative symbol process process is performed (step S90705B). In the second decorative symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the second variable display unit 909b is executed. .. Further, a background symbol process process for controlling the display state of the background symbol display unit 909c is executed (step S90706). In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the symbol hold storage display unit 9018c is executed (step S90707). Further, a random number update process for updating the counter value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining the advance notice is executed (step S90708). After that, the process proceeds to step S90702.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 90560 of the main board 9031. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte production control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is composed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1 to 12. Then, a command reception number counter is used to indicate in which area the received command is stored. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. It does not necessarily have to be in the ring buffer format.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIGS. 21 and 22) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

40 to 42 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S90704). The effect control command received from the main board 9031 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90201 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S90611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 90201 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S90612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S90613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S90614), the effect control CPU 90201 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S90615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S90616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S90617), the effect control CPU 90201 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step S90618A).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S90619), the effect control CPU 90201 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step S90620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation specification command has been normally received.

If the received effect control command is the first jackpot start designation command or the second jackpot start designation command (step S90621), the effect control CPU 90201 receives the first jackpot start designation command reception flag or the second jackpot start designation command reception flag. Is set (step S90622). In this embodiment, the first jackpot start designation command reception flag and the second jackpot start designation command reception flag set in step S90622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S90623), the effect control CPU 90201 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S90624A). In this embodiment, the jackpot end designation command reception flag set in step S90624A is also referred to as an ending flag.

If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step S90625), the effect control CPU 90201 sets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step S90626).

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step S90627), the effect control CPU 90201 sets the small hit end designation command reception flag (step S90628).

If the received effect control command is low probability / non-KT background designation (step S90630), the effect control CPU 90201 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 909 as a background screen according to the low probability / non-KT state (for example). , Background screen of blue display color) (step S90631). If the effect control CPU 90201 is set, the effect control CPU 90201 resets the first KT state flag indicating that it is in the first KT state (step S90632).

If the received effect control command is low probability / first KT background designation (step S90633), the effect control CPU 90201 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 909 with a low probability / background screen according to the first KT state (for example). , The background screen of the green display color) (step S90634). Further, the effect control CPU 90201 sets the first KT state flag (step S90635). If the effect control CPU 90201 is set, the effect control CPU 90201 resets the probability change state flag indicating that it is in the probability change state and the second KT state flag indicating that it is in the second KT state (step S90636).

If the received effect control command is highly accurate / first KT background designation (step S90637), the effect control CPU 90201 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 909 with a high probability / background screen according to the first KT state (for example). , The background screen of the yellow display color) (step S90638). Further, the effect control CPU 90201 sets the probability change state flag and the first KT state flag (step S90639). If the effect control CPU 90201 is set, the second KT state flag is reset (step S90640).

If the received effect control command is highly accurate / second KT background designation (step S90641), the effect control CPU 90201 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 909 with a high probability / background screen according to the second KT state (for example). , The background screen of the red display color) (step S90642). Further, the effect control CPU 90201 sets the probability change state flag and the second KT state flag (step S90643). Further, if the effect control CPU 90201 is set, the first KT state flag is reset (step S90644).

If the received effect control command is a command for designating a large prize opening (step S90650), the effect control CPU 90201 counts 15 for each of the first prize ball counter and the second prize ball counter (one prize for the large prize opening). (Equivalent to the number of prize balls per prize) is added (step S90651).

The first prize ball count counter is a counter for counting the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas, and is used as a big prize opening in the big hit game that triggered the start of the consecutive villas and all the big hit games that occurred during the consecutive villas. The prize ball based on the winning of the game ball and the prize ball based on the special winning opening 9024 in all the small hit games generated in the probabilistic state in the consecutive villa, the 1st KT state and the 2nd KT state It will be added at any time. The second prize ball number counter is a counter for counting the number of prize balls in the second KT state, and is a jackpot game that triggered the start of the second KT state and all the jackpot games that occurred during the second KT state. A prize ball based on a game ball winning in the large winning opening and a prize ball based on a game ball winning in the special winning opening 9024 in all small hit games generated in the second KT state are added at any time.

Further, if the effect control CPU 90201 is displaying the display of the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas indicating the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas on the effect display device 909, the effect control CPU 90201 is based on the value of the first prize ball number counter after the addition. If the display of the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas is updated and the display of the number of prize balls in the special rush indicating the number of prize balls in the second KT state is being displayed on the effect display device 909, the second prize ball number counter after addition is displayed. The display of the number of prize balls during the special rush is updated based on the value of (step S90652).

If the received effect control command is a special prize opening prize designation command (step S90653), the effect control CPU 90201 sets the first prize ball number counter and the second prize ball number counter to 10 (1 to the special prize opening 9024), respectively. Add (corresponding to the number of prize balls per winning) (step S90654). Further, if the effect control CPU 90201 is displaying the number of prize balls displayed during the consecutive villas, the display of the number of prize balls during the consecutive villas is updated based on the value of the first prize ball counter after the addition, and the special rush If the middle prize ball number display is being displayed, the special rush middle prize ball number display is updated based on the value of the second prize ball number counter after the addition (step S90655).

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S90656). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 90201 displays the prize ball addition display (for example, character display such as "+10") on the effect display device 909. (Step S90657). Further, the effect control CPU 90201 outputs a predetermined winning sound from the speaker 9027 (step S90658), and lights and displays the special winning opening lamp 9024a (step S90659).

On the other hand, if the second KT state flag is not set (if it is not the second KT state), the process returns to step S90611 without executing the processes of steps S90657 to S90659.

By executing the processes of steps S90656 to S90659, in this embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the special winning opening 9024 during the second KT state, the prize ball addition display is displayed and the winning sound is output. , And the special winning opening lamp 9024a is lit and displayed, while the special winning opening 9024 is not in the second KT state even if the game ball wins, the winning ball addition display is displayed, the winning sound is output, and the special winning opening is displayed. The lighting display of the mouth lamp 9024a is not performed.

It should be noted that it is not always necessary to display the prize ball addition display, output the winning sound, and display the lighting of the special winning opening lamp 9024a, and it is configured to execute only one or two of these. You may.

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 90201 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes processing (step S90670). Then, the process proceeds to step S90611.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process process (step S90706) shown in FIG. 38. The effect control CPU 90201 performs any of steps S90900 to S90908 according to the value of the background symbol process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Background symbol change start waiting process (step S90900): It is determined whether or not the background symbol change start condition is satisfied, and if the background symbol change start condition is satisfied, the background symbol display unit 909c starts the change. To control. The fluctuation start condition of the background symbol is satisfied when it is confirmed in the command analysis process that any fluctuation pattern command has been received. Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation start processing (step S90901).

Background symbol variation start processing (step S90901): Control is performed so that the background symbol variation on the left, middle, and right is started. In addition, the stop symbol of the background symbol is determined according to the received display result command, and the fluctuation time of the background symbol is set. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S90902).

Background symbol change processing (step S90902): The end of the background symbol change time is monitored. When the fluctuation time ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the background symbol stop processing (step S90903). In the process of changing the background symbol, the effect control CPU 90201 may extend the variation time of the background symbol.

Background symbol stop processing (step S90903): Control is performed to finally stop the fluctuation of the background symbol and display the stopped symbol. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S90900), the big hit display process (step S90904), or the small hit medium process (step S90908). When updating to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S90904), the jackpot display process (step S90904) is performed on the condition that the first jackpot start designation command or the second jackpot start designation command is received. Update to the value corresponding to. Further, when updating to a value corresponding to the small hit middle processing (step S90908), the value corresponding to the small hit middle display processing (step S90908) is set on the condition that the small hit start designation command is received. Update.

Big hit display process (step S90904): Controls the big hit display. Then, when the big winning opening opening display command (the big winning opening opening display command related to the first round) that indicates that the big hit game has actually started is received, the value of the background symbol process flag is processed during the round ( Update to the value corresponding to step S90905).

Processing during the round (step S90905): Display control during the round is performed. For example, when a large winning opening opening display command indicating that the large winning opening is open is received, the number of rounds is displayed and controlled.

Round post-processing (step S90906): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the large winning opening is received, which indicates that the large winning opening is open (closed), interval display is performed.

Big hit end effect processing (step S90907): Controls the big hit end display after the big hit game is finished. For example, when the ending designation command (first ending designation command, second ending designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot is received, the ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S90900).

Small hit middle processing (step S90908): Display control during the small hit game is performed. Then, when the small hit end designation command is received, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S90900).

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the background symbol variation start processing (step S90901). In the background symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 90201 determines the stop symbol of the background symbol (step S90920). In this embodiment, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of alignment), only the outlier symbol or the left and right background symbols in which the left, middle, and right background symbols do not match completely match. Determine the combination of out-of-reach symbols. Further, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 16R probability variation jackpot is determined), the combination of the symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle, and right are odd-numbered is determined. In addition, when a display result 3 designation command or a display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot is determined), a combination of symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle, and right are even numbers. To determine. In addition, when a display result 4 designation command or a display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot), the same combination as the reach-out symbol in which only the left and right background symbols match. To determine. Further, when the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), the combination of the background symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, "135") is determined.

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 selects a process table according to the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step S90921). Then, the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S90922). Next, the effect control CPU 90201 controls the effect device (effect display device 909, various lamps, speaker 9027) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). (Step S90923). For example, the background symbol display unit 909c outputs a control signal (display control execution data) to the VDP 90209 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 9035. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 9027, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 9070.

When the execution of the continuous effect is specified in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation patterns # 17 and # 18), the process of step S90923 and the background symbol variation process described later is performed according to the process table selected in step S90921. By executing the process of step S90944, the continuous effect is executed during the variable display of the background symbol. If the execution of the battle effect is specified in the fluctuation pattern (in the case of the second fluctuation pattern # 11, # 12, # 14, # 15, # 18), step S90923 is performed according to the process table selected in step S90921. By executing the process of step S90944 of the background symbol changing process, which will be described later, the battle effect is executed during the background symbol changing display.

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time in the background symbol fluctuation time timer and starts the background symbol fluctuation time timer (step S90924). Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S90902) (step S90925).

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the background symbol changing process (step S90902) in the background symbol process process. In the background symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 90201 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S90940) and 1 subtracts the value of the normal symbol variation time timer (step S90941). When the process timer times out (step S90942), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S90943). 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 S90944).

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the continuous effect when the continuous effect is executed during the variable display of the background symbol (step S90945). It should be noted that whether or not the continuous effect is executed can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second variation patterns # 17 and # 18 are specified in the received variation pattern command. Further, whether or not it is the start timing of the continuous effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the background symbol fluctuation time timer set in step S90924 of the background symbol variation start processing. If it is the start timing of the continuous effect, the effect control CPU 90201 causes the effect display device 909 to display the prize ball number display in the consecutive villas based on the current value of the first prize ball number counter (step S90946). .. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls displayed during the special rush is displayed when the player is in the second KT state (see step S909010 described later), but the start timing of the continuous effect during the second KT state is displayed. Then, by executing the process of step S90946, the display of the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas is displayed in addition to the display of the number of prize balls in the special rush.

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the first KT transition effect is executed during the variable display of the background symbol and it is the start timing of the first effect (step S90947). It should be noted that whether or not the first KT transition effect is executed can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second fluctuation pattern # 18 is specified by the received fluctuation pattern command. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the background symbol is executed based on the second variation pattern # 18, whether the continuation effect is executed during the variation display of the background symbol and the second KT state continues. After suggesting whether or not, the first KT transition effect is executed, and the effect as if the second KT state has ended and the state has shifted to the first KT state is executed (however, at this stage, it is still the first internally. The 2KT state is not finished, and to be exact, the second KT state is finished at the start of the big hit), and then it develops into a battle production. Further, whether or not it is the start timing of the first KT transition effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the background symbol fluctuation time timer set in step S90924 of the background symbol variation start processing.

If it is the start timing of the first KT transition effect, the effect control CPU 90201 ends the sound output of the music for the second KT from the speaker 9027 (step S90948). That is, in this embodiment, when the second KT state is controlled, the sound output of the music for the second KT is started at the start of the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot that triggered the control (step described later). (See S90982), but when the process of step S90948 is executed, the sound output of the music for the second KT is terminated.

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 erases the display of the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas and the display of the number of prize balls in the special rush on the effect display device 909 (step S90949). Further, in this embodiment, the character display such as "during special rush" is displayed in the second KT state, but in step S90949, the character display such as "during special rush" is also deleted.

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 executes the background symbol variation time extension process (step S90950). That is, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is started, or when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the first 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, the background symbol variation time extension process of step S90950 is executed, so that when the background symbol variation display is executed in response to the variation display of one special symbol, the other special symbol is executed. When the variation display of the symbol is started, the variation pattern of the background symbol is replaced or the variation time is extended as necessary.

In step S90950, for example, when the effect control CPU 90201 executes the variation display of the background symbol in response to the variation display of one of the special symbols that is out of alignment, the variation display of the other special symbol that becomes a big hit is displayed. When it is started, it is replaced with the fluctuation pattern of the background symbol corresponding to the special symbol of the big hit, and the fluctuation time is extended. Further, for example, when the variable display of the background symbol is executed in response to the variable display of one special symbol that is a big hit, and the variable display of the other special symbol that is out of order is started, the background symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display of the background symbol currently being executed is executed as it is without replacing the fluctuation pattern or extending the fluctuation time. Further, for example, when the variable display of the background symbol is executed in response to the variable display of one special symbol that becomes a big hit, and the variable display of the other special symbol that becomes a big hit is started, it has already been described. As described above, in this embodiment, since the variation display of the special symbol that is started later is forcibly removed in the middle, the variation pattern of the background symbol is not replaced or the variation time is not extended, and the background currently being executed is not performed. The variable display of the symbol is executed as it is.

Then, if the background symbol variation time timer has timed out (step S90951), the effect control CPU 90201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol variation stop process (step S90903) (step S90952). ).

46 and 47 are flowcharts showing the background symbol fluctuation stop processing (step S90903) in the background symbol process processing. In the background symbol fluctuation stop processing, the effect control CPU 90201 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set (step S90970A). .. If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S90974. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step S90973. 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 effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S90971 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step S90974.

If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 90201 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 S90970B). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step S90987. 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 S90986. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when the effect during the small hit game is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the effect during the small hit game has not yet been executed. Therefore, the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S90971 is set. The process proceeds to step S90987 without executing the display process.

If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 90201 uses the effect display device 909 to display the stop symbol of the left, middle, and right background symbols (missing symbol, jackpot symbol). , Small hit symbol) is controlled to be fixedly displayed (step S90971).

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S90971 (Y in step S90972), the effect control CPU 90201 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S90973).

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags (first jackpot start designation command reception flag, second jackpot start designation command reception flag) is set (step S90974). .. When any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags is set, the effect control CPU 90201 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S90975). The effect control CPU 90201 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 selects a process table according to the fanfare effect (step S90976). Next, the effect control CPU 90201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S90977), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (effect display device 909 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speaker 9027 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step S90978).

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the probability change state flag, the first KT state flag, or the second KT state flag is set (step S90979). If none of the probability change state flag, the first KT state flag, and the second KT state flag is set (that is, in the low probability / non-KT state), the effect control CPU 90201 resets the first prize ball counter. (Step S90980). That is, since a big hit occurs in a low probability / non-KT state, it is a case where a so-called first hit occurs, and the first prize ball number counter is reset.

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the current jackpot is based on the 16R probability variation jackpot (step S90981). Whether or not it is a 16R probability variation jackpot can be determined by checking, for example, whether or not a display result designation command (display result 2 designation command) for designating the 16R probability variation jackpot has been received. If it is a 16R probability variation big hit, it is a case where the big hit game that triggers the start of the second KT state is started. Therefore, the effect control CPU 90201 controls to start the sound output of the music for the second KT from the speaker 9027 ( Step S90982).

On the other hand, if it is not a 16R probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 90201 resets the second prize ball number counter if it is set (step S90983). That is, in this case, if the player is in the second KT state, a jackpot other than the 16R probability variation jackpot occurs and the second KT state ends, so the second prize ball number counter is reset.

After that, the effect control CPU 90201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S90904) (step S90984).

When the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S90971 (Y in step S90985), the effect control CPU 90201 sets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S90986).

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S90987). 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 90201 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S90988). The effect control CPU 90201 also resets the set small hit start designation command reception flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S90989). If the second KT state flag is set (that is, during the second KT state), the effect control CPU 90201 selects the process table according to the small hit medium effect (step S90990). Next, the effect control CPU 90201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S99091), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). The control of the effect device (effect display device 909 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speaker 9027 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step S90992).

Further, the effect control CPU 90201 outputs a predetermined opening sound corresponding to the opening of the special variable winning ball device 9022 from the speaker 9027 (step S90993), and lights and displays the special winning opening lamp 9024a (step S90994).

On the other hand, if the second KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S90995 without executing the processes of steps S99099 to S90994. By executing the determination process of step S90989, in this embodiment, the effect during the small hit game is executed only when the small hit game is performed during the second KT state, and the special variable winning ball device 9022 A predetermined opening sound corresponding to the opening is output, and the special winning opening lamp 9024a is lit and displayed.

In this embodiment, when a small hit occurs during the second KT state, a predetermined opening sound is output and the special winning opening lamp 9024a is lit and displayed, but only in such a mode. I can't. For example, it may be configured to execute only one of the output of a predetermined opening sound and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a. Further, for example, even during the second KT state, it may be configured so that neither the output of these predetermined opening sounds nor the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a is executed, and the effect during the small hit game is produced in the first place. It may be configured not to execute the small hit medium processing itself.

Then, the effect control CPU 90201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit middle processing (step S90908) (step S90995).

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step S90971 (that is, when the missed symbol is displayed) (N in step S90972 and N in step S90985), the effect control CPU 90201 is the background symbol. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S90900) (step S90996).

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end effect process (step S90907) in the background symbol process process. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 90201 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step S909000). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the completion of all rounds of the jackpot game in the round post-processing (see step S90906). Next, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step S909001).

When the effect period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step S909001), the effect control CPU 90201 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S909002), and the effect device (effect display device 909) follows the contents of the process data n. , Speaker 9027, etc.) (step S909003). For example, an effect of displaying the end of the jackpot or displaying a predetermined character is executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S909004), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S909005). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step S909006).

If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step S909001), the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the jackpot game ending this time is based on the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot (step S909007). ). Whether or not it is a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot is determined by, for example, a display result specification command (display result 3 designation command) that specifies the 6R probability variation jackpot or a display result specification command (display result 5) that specifies the 2R probability variation jackpot. It can be determined by checking whether or not the specified command) has been received. If it is a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it becomes a high probability state / first KT state after the jackpot game ends), the effect control CPU 90201 is displayed on the effect display device 909 if it is not displayed. Control is performed to start the display of the number of prize balls in the consecutive villas based on the first prize ball number counter (step S909008). In step S909008, the effect control CPU 90201 also controls the effect display device 909 to start displaying a character display such as "during normal rush".

If it is neither a 6R probability variation jackpot nor a 2R probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the jackpot game ending this time is based on the 16R probability variation jackpot (step S90909). Whether or not it is a 16R probability variation jackpot can be determined by checking, for example, whether or not a display result designation command (display result 2 designation command) for designating the 16R probability variation jackpot has been received. If it is a 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it becomes a high probability state / second KT state after the jackpot game ends), the effect control CPU 90201 is a second prize ball in the effect display device 909 if it is not displayed. Control is performed to start the display of the number of prize balls during the special rush based on the number counter (step S909010). In step S909010, the effect control CPU 90201 also controls the effect display device 909 to start displaying a character display such as "during special rush".

Although not shown in FIG. 48, if the jackpot game that ends this time is based on a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot (that is, a low probability state / first KT state is reached after the jackpot game ends). If), the effect control CPU 90201 controls the effect display device 909 to start displaying a character display such as "chance time".

Then, the effect control CPU 90201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S90900) (step S909011).

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a small hit medium process (step S90908) in the background symbol process process. In the small hit middle process, the effect control CPU 90201 first confirms whether or not the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S909201). 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 90201 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S909202). , The process of controlling the effect device (effect display device 909, speaker 9027, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n is executed (step S909203). That is, the production corresponding to the small hit game is continuously performed.

However, as described above, in this embodiment, when the second KT state is not in progress, the process table corresponding to the small hit medium effect is not set in the first place (see step S90989), so the small hit end designation command is received. Even if it is not done, the production corresponding to the small hit game is not executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 90201 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S909204), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S909205). Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S909206).

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 90201 ends the effect corresponding to the small hit game, and step S909207 Move to. Then, the effect control CPU 90201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S90900) (step S909207).

Next, a specific example of the effect mode in the high probability / second KT state will be described. 50 to 52 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the effect mode in the high probability / second KT state. In addition, in FIGS. 50 to 52, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

As shown in FIG. 50 (A), in the high probability / second KT state, the effect display device 909 displays the special rush middle prize ball number display 90300 based on the second prize ball number counter. (See step S909010), and a character display such as "during special rush" is displayed. Further, in the high probability / second KT state, the music for the second KT is also output from the speaker 9027 (see step S90982).

Further, when the variation display of the background symbol that becomes a big hit is executed based on the second variation pattern # 18 during the high probability / second KT state, the start timing of the continuous effect is shown in FIG. 50 (B). As shown, in the effect display device 909, for example, a predetermined character 90301 is displayed, and a character display 90302 such as "The special rush may end!" Is displayed as a character line, and the continuous effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), in addition to the special rush middle prize ball number display 90300, the consecutive villa middle prize ball number display 90303 is also displayed based on the first prize ball number counter (see step S90946). .. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), when the continuous effect is started, the variable display of the background symbol on the left, middle, and right is reduced to the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 909. Is displayed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48B, both the special rush prize ball number display 90300 and the consecutive villa prize ball number display 90303 are displayed during the continuous production in the second KT state. However, not limited to such an aspect, for example, it may be configured to display only the prize ball number display 90300 during the special rush.

Next, when the start timing of the first KT transition effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 50 (C), the character display is switched to the character display 90304 such as "normal rush rush!", And the first KT transition effect is executed. Then, the effect as if the second KT state was ended and the first KT state was entered is executed. Further, in this case, the sound output of the music for the second KT is completed (see step S90948), and characters such as the number of prize balls displayed in the consecutive villas 90303, the number of prize balls displayed in the special rush 90300, and "during special rush" are displayed. The display is erased.

Next, when the start timing of the battle effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 50 (D), the ally character 90305 and the enemy character 90306 are displayed on the effect display device 909, and the battle effect is started. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50 (D), when the battle effect is started, the left and right background symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the reach is started.

In this embodiment, if a 16R probability variation jackpot, a 6R probability variation jackpot, or a 2R probability variation jackpot is started and the probability variation state is continued after the jackpot game is completed, as shown in FIG. 51 (E-1), a battle In the production, the production is performed so that the ally character 90305 wins the battle. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (F-1), a character display such as "probability change continuation !!" is displayed on the effect display device 909, and when the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 51 (G-1). , The probability variation jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 909.

On the other hand, if the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot is started and the probability change state ends after the jackpot game is completed, as shown in FIG. 52 (E-2), the ally character 90305 is defeated in the battle. An effect of such an aspect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (F-2), a character display such as "probability change end !!" is displayed on the effect display device 909, and when the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 52 (G-2). , The normal jackpot symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols similar to the reach-off symbol) is confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 909.

Next, a specific example of the effect mode in the high probability / first KT state will be described. FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode in the high probability / first KT state. In addition, in FIG. 53, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (D) ....

As shown in FIG. 53 (A), in the high probability / first KT state, the effect display device 909 displays the prize ball number display 90400 in the consecutive villas based on the first prize ball number counter. (See step S909008), and a character display such as "during normal rush" is displayed.

In addition, when the variation display of the background symbol accompanied by the battle effect is executed based on the second variation pattern # 11, # 12, # 14, # 15 in the high probability / first KT state, the battle effect is started. At the timing, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), the ally character 90305 and the enemy character 90306 are displayed on the effect display device 909, and the battle effect is started. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53 (D), when the battle effect is started, the variable display of the background symbol on the left, middle, and right is reduced to the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 909. At the same time, the left and right background symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and reach is started.

After that, if the probabilistic state continues, the probable change jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed at the same time as the effect in which the ally character 90305 wins in the battle effect is executed as in FIG. If it ends, the effect of defeating the ally character 90305 is executed in the battle effect as in FIG. 52, and the normal jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the approach advantageous state (in this example, the open state) in which the game medium (in this example, the game ball) can enter and the inaccessible or difficult entry in the game medium (in this example). A variable starting device (variable winning ball device 9015 in this example) that can be changed to a disadvantageous state (closed state in this example) and an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantageous state provided on the downstream side of the variable starting device. A variable predetermined variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 9022) is provided, and the variable starting device can be controlled by any one of a plurality of open patterns (see FIG. 20). Further, the variable display can be executed based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starting device, and the variable display is predetermined based on the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit symbol). It is possible to control the variable device to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit game state) that changes the variable device to an approach advantageous state, and it is possible to control to a special state (KT state in this example) in which the frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state is increased. Is. Further, as the special state, the first special state (high probability / first KT state in this example) and the second special state (high probability / second KT state in this example) having different degrees of advantage from the first special state. ) And can be controlled. Further, the variable starting device can be controlled by the specific opening pattern in which the game medium is more likely to flow down to the predetermined variable device than the non-specific opening pattern among the plurality of opening patterns (as shown in FIG. 20 (2) in this example). , Open the variable winning ball device 9015 for 0.5 seconds). Then, the variable starting device can be controlled by the specific opening pattern at different ratios depending on whether the first special state is controlled or the second special state is controlled (in this example, in the first KT state). , As shown in FIG. 20 (1), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for only 0.5 seconds. Open). Therefore, the monotonousness of the game playability in the special state can be eliminated, and the interest of the game when the game is controlled in the special state can be improved.

In this embodiment, the variable winning ball device 9015 is always opened for 5.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the variable winning ball device 9015 is always opened for 0.5 seconds in the second KT state. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variable winning ball device 9015 may be opened for 0.5 seconds with a low probability even in the first KT state, or the variable winning ball device 9015 may be opened with a low probability even in the second KT state. It may be configured to be open for 5 seconds. At least in the case of the second KT state, the ratio of short-opening the variable winning ball device 9015 may be higher.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states (in this example, 16R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 6R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 2R normal jackpot), and a second special state. Has a higher advantage than the first special state (in this example, in the first KT state, it is rare for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 9024 in a small hit game, whereas in the second KT state. Then, a game ball can be won in the special winning opening 9024 in a small hit game). In addition, it is possible to control the second special state according to the type of advantageous state (in this example, the high probability / second KT state is shifted to after the end of the big hit game based on the 16R probability variation big hit). Therefore, by associating the type of the advantageous state with the type of the special state, it is possible to pay attention to which type of the advantageous state is obtained.

Further, it may be configured to execute different effects during the big hit game depending on the type of big hit. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which effect is executed during the jackpot game.

Further, according to this embodiment, at least a part of the effects is taken over during the period controlled in the advantageous state (in this example, the jackpot game state) and the period controlled in the second special state. (In this example, the sound output of the music for the second KT is started at the start of the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot, and the sound output of the music for the second KT is continued until the end of the second KT state. ). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by giving the player a stronger impression that the player is controlled in the second special state.

In this embodiment, the case where the sound output of the music is inherited from the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot that triggers the second KT state to the subsequent second KT state is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the moving image may be inherited and displayed, the round number display may be inherited and displayed, or the prize ball number display may be inherited and displayed.

Further, according to this embodiment, a specific variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 9020) provided on the upstream side of the variable starting device and capable of changing between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantageous state is provided. It is possible to control the specific variable device to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that changes the approach advantageous state. Further, it is determined whether or not the variable starting device is controlled to the approach advantageous state (in this example, whether or not it is a hit in the normal drawing), and the variable starting device is controlled to the approach advantageous state at the same ratio regardless of the state. Whether or not it is determined (in this example, in the normal symbol process process (step S9026C), whether or not the gaming state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), a non-KT state, a first KT state, or a second KT state). Regardless of which one is the jackpot game state or not, the same probability is used to determine whether or not the hit is a normal figure). Therefore, regarding the entry of the game medium into the specific variable device, it is possible to prevent the influence of the variable starting device that can control the approach advantageous state even during the advantageous state, so that the digestion period of the advantageous state can be shortened. It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a special state (probability change state in this example) after controlling to an advantageous state, which is the same as the first special state (high probability / first KT state in this example). It is possible to control to the third special state (low probability / first KT state in this example) in which the open pattern is selected by the ratio and the variable starter is controlled and the variable display pattern is selected by a different ratio and the variable display is executed. Is. Then, when it is controlled to the advantageous state and then not controlled to the special state, it can be controlled to the third special state (in this example, after the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit is completed, the low probability / 1st KT Transition to state). Therefore, when it is controlled to the advantageous state and then not controlled to the special state, it is possible to give an opportunity to discourage the player from ending the game.

Further, according to this embodiment, the variable starting device and the predetermined variable device are provided with a delay means (regulation piece 90118 in this example) for delaying the flow of the game medium. Therefore, by providing the delay means, the flow speed of the game medium is delayed, the rate of entry of the game medium into the variable starting device can be further increased in the first special state, and the predetermined variable device in the second special state. The rate of entry of game media into the game can be further increased.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute the variable display of the first identification information (first special symbol in this example) and the variable display of the second identification information (second special symbol in this example). At the same time, while the variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information is being executed, the other variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information can be executed (in this example, the first special symbol). The variable display of the second special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel). In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not to control to a predetermined state (small hit game state in this example), and it is also possible to determine a variable display time (variable time in this example), and the second identification information is variable. When the display is executed, it can be determined that the predetermined state is controlled at a higher rate than the case where the variable display of the first identification information is executed (in this example, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is possible to decide to make a small hit only in some cases). Then, when the control is performed in the special state, a shorter time can be determined as the variable display time of the variable display of the second identification information as compared with the case where the control is performed in the non-special state (in this example). As shown in FIGS. 18 (C), the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 15 minutes or 5 minutes in the non-KT state, whereas as shown in FIGS. 18 (D) to 19 (I). , In the KT state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is 1.5 seconds to 2 minutes and 20 seconds). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the game machine controlled to the special state.

In this embodiment, the case where the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may not be executed at the same time. In this case, for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed in the order of winning the first starting winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014. It may be configured to give priority to the variable display of any of the special symbols (for example, the second special symbol). In addition, when the variation display of the second special symbol is configured to be executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol may be out of order. , It is desirable not to be too gambling than necessary.

Further, according to this embodiment, a predetermined area (in this example, the operating gate 9017) through which the game medium (in this example, the game ball) can pass is provided, and the player is in an advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state). It is controllable. Then, after the specific display result (in this example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is possible to control the advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium through the predetermined area. Therefore, when the player takes a break from the game after the end of the special state, it is possible to limit the control to the advantageous state from progressing during the break of the player. In particular, in this embodiment, since the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is as long as 15 minutes or 5 minutes in the non-KT state, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed immediately after the low probability / first KT state is completed. If the player has entered a break due to the long-time variable display, even if the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit, the big hit game will proceed during the break. It can be limited and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the interests of the player are impaired.

In this embodiment, the case where the operating gate 9017 is provided separately from the gate 9032 is shown, but the gate 9032 and the operating gate 9017 may be configured as a common gate.

Further, it is not always necessary to provide the operation gate 9017, and when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the game may be configured to shift to the big hit game as it is after the symbol confirmation display time elapses.

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

The external output of the advantageous state signal (in this example, the big hit signal 1 and the big hit signal 2) is not always indispensable, and the advantageous state signal may be configured not to be output externally.

Further, according to this embodiment, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result (in this example, the big hit symbol), the game medium is set in the first area (in this example, the big winning opening). It is possible to control to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) in which (a game ball in this example) can enter, and the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined display result (in this example, a small hit symbol). Based on this, it is possible to control a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit game state) in which the game medium can enter the second region (in this example, the special winning opening 9024). It is possible to control to a special state (KT state in this example) in which the frequency of being controlled to a predetermined state is increased, and as special states, a first special state (high probability / first KT state in this example) and the first It is possible to control to a second special state (high probability / second KT state in this example), which has a higher advantage than the first special state. Then, a special signal (in this example, a special winning opening winning signal) can be externally output in response to the entry of the game medium into the second region. Therefore, the state of entry of the game medium into the second region can be notified to the outside, and the game machine can be appropriately managed outside the game machine.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 36, when the jackpot signal 1 is not output, the prize ball rate (the number of prize balls obtained per 100 shots of game balls, BA) is BA> 100. There is a possibility that an act of illegally obtaining a prize ball was performed even though the jackpot game was not in progress, and the hall management computer can determine that it is abnormal. However, even in such a case, if the big hit signal 2 is output and the special winning opening winning signal is output, a prize ball may be obtained in the small hit game in the KT state. , BA> 100 is not determined to be abnormal, and appropriate management from outside the game machine can be performed.

Further, according to this embodiment, a common special signal can be output externally between the case where the first special state is controlled and the case where the second special state is controlled (in this example, FIG. 36). As shown in, a common special winning opening winning signal is output externally regardless of whether it is in the first KT state or the second KT state). Therefore, it is possible to simplify the external output processing on the game machine side.

As a modification shown in FIG. 37, as special signals, a first special signal (in this example, the special winning opening winning signal 1) and a second special signal different from the first special signal (in this example). , Special winning opening winning signal 2) can be output externally, the first special signal can be output externally when controlled to the first special state, and the second special signal can be output when controlled to the second special state. 2 The special signal can be output externally (as shown in FIG. 37, the special winning opening winning signal 1 is output externally during the first KT state, and the special winning opening winning signal 2 is output externally during the second KT state). It may be configured as. With such a configuration, the state of the game machine can be appropriately managed outside the game machine.

For example, in the modified example shown in FIG. 37, when the big hit signal 1 is not output and the big hit signal 2 is output, if the special winning opening winning signal 1 is output, the prize ball rate in the first KT state. It may be calculated as (BA1), and if the special winning opening winning signal 2 is output, it may be calculated as the winning ball rate (BA2) in the second KT state. Then, in the second KT state, a corresponding prize ball may be obtained in the small hit game. Therefore, even if BA2> 100, it is not judged as abnormal, and the prize ball is likely to be a small hit in the first KT state. Is rarely obtained. Therefore, if BA1> 100, it may be determined as abnormal. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate management from the outside of the game machine.

Further, for example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, even though the jackpot signal 2 is not output (that is, even though it is not in the KT state), the special winning opening winning signal (special winning opening winning signal 1). And the special winning opening winning signal 2) is also output, it may be determined to be abnormal and notified to the game clerk or the like. Further, even when the output frequency of the special winning opening winning signal is abnormally high, it may be determined to be abnormal and notified to the game clerk or the like.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, since the number of terminals provided on the external output terminal slope is limited (10 terminals in this example), the special winning opening 9024 is awarded. It is configured so that only the special winning opening winning signal indicating that it has been detected can be output, and the external output signal is not particularly output when the winning to the large winning opening is detected. Even with such a configuration, the abnormal state of the game machine 901 can be detected to some extent by notifying an external device such as a hall management computer of the winning status of the special winning opening 9024.

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

Further, according to this embodiment, the variable display display result is different from the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state) based on the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit symbol). It is possible to control to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit game state), and to control to a special state (in this example, a KT state) in which the frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state is increased. Further, as special states, a first special state (high probability / first KT state in this example) and a second special state (high probability / first state in this example) having a higher advantage than the first special state. It can be controlled to (2KT state). Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (in this example, a battle effect) suggesting that the control is performed in an advantageous state, and it is possible to execute a predetermined effect when the control is performed in the advantageous state in the first special state (FIG. (Refer to 53), when the control is performed in an advantageous state in the second special state, after executing the transition effect (in this example, the first KT transition effect) corresponding to the transition to the control to the first special state. , A predetermined effect can be executed (see FIG. 50). Therefore, by impressing the end of the second special state by executing the transition effect, the effect of the effect on the second special state can be enhanced, and the interest of the game when controlling to the special state can be improved.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control to a special state (probability change state in this example) when it is controlled to a special state, and whether or not the control to the special state is continued as a predetermined effect. Corresponding effects can be executed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, if the battle effect in the winning mode is executed, the probabilistic state continues, and the battle effect in the defeating mode is executed. If the probability change state ends). Therefore, by narrowing down the production content to be noticed as the predetermined production, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the control to the special state is continued, and it is possible to clarify the production content of the predetermined production.

Further, according to this embodiment, before the transition effect is executed, the notification effect for notifying the information regarding the game value given in the second special state (in this example, the special rush middle prize ball number display 90300). Is feasible. Therefore, the end of the second special state can be clarified, and attention can be paid to the predetermined effect.

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

Further, according to this embodiment, when the second special state is controlled, the special effect, the transition effect, and the predetermined effect can be executed in the variable display of 1 (in this example, the second variation pattern). When the variable display of the background symbol is executed based on # 18, the continuous effect, the first KT transition effect, and the battle effect are executed in the variable display as shown in FIG. 50). Therefore, the state change can be clearly distinguished. For example, even in a situation where a prize ball due to a small hit cannot be obtained during execution of a variable display that is a big hit, the state change can be clearly distinguished by executing a special effect or a transition effect.

Further, according to this embodiment, when the second special state is controlled to the advantageous state and then the second special state is controlled again, the award is given before the second special state to be controlled again. The information regarding the game value is taken over and controlled to the second special state (in this example, the second prize ball number counter is not reset until a jackpot other than the 16R probability variation jackpot occurs (see steps S90981 and S90983). As long as 16R probability variation jackpots occur continuously, the number of prize balls displayed during the special rush will be accumulated). Therefore, the given game value becomes larger, and it is possible to give a special feeling to the continuation of the second special state.

The configuration for executing the special effect (continuous effect in this example), the transition effect (first KT transition effect in this example), and the predetermined effect (battle effect in this example) shown in this embodiment is It is applicable not only to a game machine configured to control the KT state, but also to a game machine of various modes. For example, the second special symbol may be preferentially changed and applied to a game machine configured so that the probability change state is terminated by the lottery process. In this case, for example, a special effect, a transition effect, or a predetermined effect is performed, and the probability change is confirmed from the effect mode (upper mode) to the probability change latent mode (middle mode), and the jackpot or the probability change ends (lower). It may be configured to perform an effect that incites the mode).

It should be noted that the execution of the special effect (continuous effect in this example), the transition effect (first KT transition effect in this example), and the predetermined effect (battle effect in this example) is not always essential, and any of these is required. It may be configured not to execute one, a plurality, or all of the effects.

Further, according to this embodiment, the variable display display result is different from the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit game state) based on the predetermined display result (in this example, the small hit symbol). It is possible to control to a predetermined state (in this example, a small hit game state), and to control to a special state (in this example, a KT state) in which the frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state is increased. It is provided with a specific area (special winning opening 9024 in this example) into which a game medium (game ball in this example) can enter in a special state, and as a special state, a first special state (high probability / first KT in this example). The state) and the second special state (high probability / second KT state in this example), which has a higher advantage than the first special state, can be controlled. Further, in the second special state, the entry effect (in this example, the display of the prize ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a) can be executed based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area. Therefore, when the game medium enters the specific area in the first special state, the entry effect is not executed (in this example, even if the game ball wins in the special winning opening 9024 when it is not in the second KT state, the prize ball The display of the addition display, the output of the winning sound, and the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a are not executed). Therefore, by preventing the entry effect from being executed depending on the entry of the irregular game medium in the first special state (in this example, the special winning opening 9024 is rarely won in the first KT state), the game state is determined. In addition to being able to achieve consistency in the production of the above, it is possible to emphasize the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the effect when controlling to a special state.

Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to control the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit gaming state), and the advantageous states are the first advantageous state (in this example, the 6R probability variation jackpot, the 2R probability variation jackpot) and the first. It is possible to control to 2 advantageous states (in this example, 16R probability variation jackpot). Further, it is possible to control to the first special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state, and to be controlled to the second special state after being controlled to the second advantageous state (in this example, 6R probability variation jackpot or 2R). After the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot ends, it shifts to the high probability / 1st KT state, and after the jackpot game based on the 16R probability variation jackpot ends, it shifts to the high probability / second KT state), from the period controlled to the second advantageous state. 2 It is possible to execute a special effect (in this example, the sound output of the music for the second KT) during the period controlled by the special state. Therefore, the effect of the effect in the second special state can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, according to this embodiment, as the approach effect, an addition effect corresponding to the addition of the game value (in this example, the display of the prize ball addition display) and an effect by sound output corresponding to the entry of the game medium. (In this example, the output of the winning sound) and the effect of emitting light from the light emitter (in this example, the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a) are executed. Therefore, it is possible to emphasize the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In addition, execution of the entry effect (in this example, the display of the prize ball addition display, the output of the winning sound, the lighting display of the special winning opening lamp 9024a), and the special effect (in this example, the sound output of the music for the second KT). Is not always required, and may be configured so as not to perform one or both of these effects.

In this embodiment, on the effect control microcomputer 90200 side, the variation display of the first decorative symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second variation display corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol The case where the variable display of the decorative symbol and the variable display of the background symbol are executed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variable display of the small symbol or the fourth symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the small symbol or the fourth symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol are configured to be feasible. May be good. In this case, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be configured to be displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 909 (liquid crystal display device), or may be configured by a lamp or LED other than the effect display device 909. May be good.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the low probability / first KT state is configured to end based on the execution of the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) is shown. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the second KT state (high probability / second KT state in this example) may be configured to end based on the execution of the variation display a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Further, for example, it may be configured to shift from the first KT state to the second KT state based on the execution of the variation display a predetermined number of times, and conversely, the second KT may be configured based on the execution of the variation display a predetermined number of times. It may be configured to shift from the state to the first KT state.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where a plurality of big hit types are provided only for the big hit is shown, but a plurality of small hit types may be provided also for the small hit. In this case, for example, the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 9022 may be configured to be different depending on the small hit type, or the variable winning ball device to be released may be configured to be different depending on the small hit type. Therefore, the advantage may be different depending on the small hit type. When the variable winning ball device to be opened is configured to be different, for example, the special variable winning ball device 9020 may be opened or the special variable winning ball device 9022 may be opened depending on the small hit type. Alternatively, a plurality of special variable winning ball devices for small hits may be provided, and which special variable winning ball device may be opened may be configured differently depending on the small hit type.

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

In this embodiment, it is internally configured to control to the KT state, but when it is controlled to the first KT state, small hits are likely to occur, but it is rarely special. No prize is given to the winning opening 9024, and from the player's point of view, it looks as if it is controlled to a so-called high base state. Therefore, it is possible to realize the same playability as a game machine controlled to a so-called high base state, to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable, and to realize a plurality of types of KT states having different advantages. , The game entertainment can be improved.

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 90200 of the variation time, the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, when the variation is started, 1 Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 90200 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 90560 uses the first command to indicate the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a sliding effect, etc. before reaching the reach (so-called when the reach is not reached). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after reaching the reach (if it does not reach the so-called first). 2 After the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 90200 may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 90560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 90200 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has passed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in the above embodiment, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. It is a concept that includes those having different ratios due to the relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one having 100% allocation and the other having 0% allocation).

Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols "1" to "9", a background symbol (effect symbol), and a normal symbol are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. The display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol and the derived symbol do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol is derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control board 9080, the audio output board 9070, and the lamp driver board 9035 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. 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 909 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 9027, etc.) are mounted. Two boards may be provided with the effect control board of 2.

Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 90200, but the game control microcomputer 90560 is another substrate (for example, FIG. 9). The sound / lamp board having the functions of the circuits mounted on the audio output board 9070, the lamp driver board 9035, etc., or the sound output board 9070 and the functions of the circuits mounted on the lamp driver board 9035). A control command may be transmitted so as to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90200 on the effect control board 9080 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 9070, the lamp driver board 9035, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 90200 controls the effect display device 909 by executing the control related to the voice control and the lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 90200 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 90560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 9070 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 9035 or the sound / lamp board.

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

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpots as jackpot types, and a gaming machine that is controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game ends is shown based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be probabilistic jackpots. , Not limited to such gaming machines. For example, a special variable winning ball device provided with a predetermined probability variation region inside (a probability variation region may be provided in a special variable winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and 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 jackpot game, and the jackpot game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Game machine frame 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable Winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 15 Relay board 16A Relay board for production control 16B 4th symbol board 16C Light emitter control board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A 1st start port switch 22B 2nd start port switch 23 Count switch 100 Game control microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 Random number circuit 105 I / O
120 Microcomputers for production control 161 to 166 Boards A to F
168 Light emitter relay board 191 LED for 4th design
197 Grand Prize LED for door
901 Pachinko game machine 908a 1st special symbol display 908b 2nd special symbol display 909 effect display device 909a 1st variable display unit 909b 2nd variable display unit 909c background symbol display unit 9013 1st start winning opening 9013a 1st start opening Switch 9014 2nd start winning opening 9014a 2nd starting opening switch 9015 Variable winning ball device 9017 Acting gate 9017a Acting gate switch 9018c Design hold storage display unit 9020 Special variable winning ball device 9022 Special variable winning ball device 9023 Bottom member 9024 Special winning opening 9023a 1st count switch 9025a 2nd count switch 9031 Main board 9032 Gate 9056 CPU
9080 Production control board 90200 Production control microcomputer 90201 Production control CPU
90560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing a game,
A first substrate,
A second substrate different from the first substrate is provided.
The second substrate includes a conversion means for converting the first signal output from the first substrate into a second signal different from the first signal, and is a part of the second signal converted by the conversion means. Is output to the first substrate,
further,
The gaming machine has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state which is advantageous to the player.
A variable starting means game media can be changed to enter advantageous state and game medium can enter advances and Nyukoma flame of ingress adverse conditions,
Disposed downstream of the variable starting means, a predetermined variable means which can vary in the entrance unfavorable state as entering beneficial state,
And either open pattern by the variable starting means capable of controlling a variable start Dosei control means of the plurality of open patterns,
A variable display executing means capable of executing variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the variable starting means , and
Based on the fact that the predetermined display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, the predetermined state control means capable of controlling the predetermined state to change the predetermined variable means to the approach advantageous state, and the predetermined state control means.
A special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the frequency of being controlled to the predetermined state is increased , and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing an approach effect based on the entry of the game medium into the predetermined variable means when controlled to the predetermined state .
The special state control means can control the first special state and the second special state having a different degree of advantage from the first special state as the special state.
The variable started Dosei your means,
The variable starting means can be controlled by a specific opening pattern in which the game medium is more likely to flow down to the predetermined variable means than the non-specific opening pattern among the plurality of opening patterns.
Ri controllable der the variable starting means by the specific opening patterns at a high rate toward the case which is controlled by the second special state than when it is controlled by the first special status,
The effect executing means is
When the predetermined state is controlled in the first special state, even if the game medium enters the predetermined variable means, the approach effect is not executed.
When the game medium is controlled to the predetermined state in the second special state, the game medium has entered the predetermined variable means, and the game medium has entered the predetermined variable means as the approach effect. A corresponding display corresponding to the given game value is displayed, and a predetermined effect corresponding to the passage of the game medium through the predetermined variable means is executed.
A game machine characterized by that.