JP6757550B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize, or is in an advantageous state for the player. And the conditions for paying out the prize balls are likely to be met.

In such a game machine, when the variable winning means can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the entry of the game medium into the starting area, the notification such as the launch guidance of the game medium is given. There is.

JP-A-2009-291292

However, since the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 only notifies the launch guidance based on the entry of the gaming medium into the starting region related to the control to the advantageous state, the notification becomes monotonous. , There is a problem that the interest of the game is lowered.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of preventing the notification from becoming monotonous and improving the interest of the game.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of launching a gaming medium into a gaming area to play a game, and is controlled in an advantageous state (for example, in an advantageous jackpot gaming state after winning a V prize). The first determination means (for example, the part where the game control microcomputer 560 executes S60 and S73) and the information on the advantageous state are specified as the first determination means (for example, the part where the game control microcomputer 560 executes S60 and S73). notifiable to the (e.g., information indicating the other be executable first navigation effect should aim at V winning opening (or should not aim) timing, a favorable degree of jackpot to be migrated after V winning (For example, the part where the effect control microcomputer 100 executes S518) and the notification means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100) for determining whether or not the notification is possible. 21 (j) and a specific effect (for example, a battle effect. The effect is continuously performed a plurality of times as a series of effects) before the notification is executed by the notification means. A part in which the specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes S531 and S560) capable of executing the effect that is completed each time is included. FIGS. 21 (b) to (Refer to (f)), the notification means can execute notification for prompting the launch of the game medium to a specific area of the game area as notification of information regarding the advantageous state, and is a second determination means. particular even when the first informing means to perform informing by the specific embodiments based on that it is determined to allow notification, not determined as to allow notification even when it is determined to allow notification by the second determining means by The notification is executed by the first notification means when the specific effect is executed the first time and the second time, including the second notification means that executes the notification in a predetermined mode whose visibility is lower than that of the mode. It is characterized by different proportions.
According to such a configuration, the notification can be prevented from becoming monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.
Further, the variable winning control means is provided with the variable winning control means capable of controlling the variable winning means to the state in which the game medium can win the prize based on the determination to control the advantageous state, and the variable winning control means is not notified of the information regarding the advantageous state. In this case, the variable winning means may be controlled so that it is difficult to win the game medium.

(Means 2) In means 1, a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game medium, and the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14) is different from the starting area. A production area (for example, an effect gate 61) is provided, and the first determination means determines whether or not to control in an advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium into the start area, and the second determination means determines. It may be configured to determine whether or not to enable notification based on the entry of the game medium into the production area.
According to such a configuration, the notification can be prevented from becoming monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(Means 3) The means 2 is provided with a hold storage means (for example, an effect opening hold storage buffer) for storing a decision by a second determination means that has not yet been started as a hold storage (for example, an effect opening hold storage), and a specific effect is provided. The execution means can execute a special specific effect (for example, a precursor effect (battle effect: draw)) when there are a predetermined number or more (for example, 1 or more) of hold memories (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). A portion for executing S560. Refer to FIGS. 21 (f) to 21 (g)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect of the specific effect.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to the means 3, the notification means can execute the notification at a specific timing based on the determination that the notification can be performed by the second determination means (for example, the effect). The control microcomputer 100 executes S541, S552 to S553, S547), and the specific effect is started after it is determined that the second determination means can be notified, and based on the determination, the notification means at a specific timing. It may be configured to end when the notification is executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a continuous specific effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows the special variable winning ball device. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit determination table and the small hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing before opening the big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during opening of a big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a display screen diagram which shows the launch guidance effect executed by the effect display device with the passage of time. It is a display screen diagram which shows the launch guidance effect executed by the effect display device with the passage of time. It is a timing chart of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer when the launch guidance effect is executed. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a figure which shows the navigation effect determination table in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows the precursor effect determination table in tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation lottery effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation lottery effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the navigation lottery effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect start processing at the time of fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect stop processing at the time of fluctuation.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines may be used.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the special variable winning ball device 22 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in 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 (excluding board 6).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the bottom of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing a game ball as a game medium that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation) for firing the game ball as a game medium Knob) 5 and the like are provided. Further, a game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7.

The game area 7 has a left game area (first game area) on the left side and a right game area (second game area) on the right side when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided in the center. The left game area, which is the first game area, and the right game area, which is the second game area, may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the arrangement of game nails. The game ball launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball striking handle 5 and driven into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area, and when it is guided to the right game area, it cannot be guided to the left game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails. Or it becomes difficult to guide.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a gate 32 and an effect gate 61 are provided as structures capable of allowing a gaming ball to enter in the left gaming area of the gaming area 7. The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass), and is used for displaying fluctuations of ordinary symbols, which will be described later. The effect gate 61 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass), and is used for a lottery display of a navigation effect, which will be described later. When aiming to allow the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the effect gate 61, the player may hit the game ball to the left.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special variable winning ball device 22 is provided as a structure capable of allowing a gaming ball to enter in the right gaming area of the gaming area 7. The special variable winning ball device 22 is a structure in which the game ball is controlled to be in a winning state when each of the small hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state, which are advantageous gaming states for the player as described later. Is. When aiming to allow the game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 22, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided in the central portion of the gaming area 7 as a structure capable of allowing the game ball to enter. The first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are used as starting winning balls for starting variable display of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) as variable display means described later. It is a winning opening structure that allows balls to enter (win). In the example of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are first because the game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided from the left game area. When aiming to allow the gaming ball to enter the starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the player may hit the gaming ball to the left.

Regarding the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting are started by planting game nails so that the game ball is guided from the right game area. When aiming to allow the game ball to enter the winning opening 14, the player may be configured to hit the game ball to the right.

Further, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided on the left game area side so that the player can aim at the approach by hitting the game ball to the left. May be good. Further, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided on the right game area side so that the player can aim for entry by hitting the game ball to the right. May be good.

The launch mode in which the game ball is driven into the left game area in the game area 7 is called left-handed. Further, the driving mode in which the game ball is driven into the right game area in the game area 7 is called right-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state and the gaming state and so that the player can enjoy a variety of games by firing a game ball so as to use left-handed and right-handed properly according to the game situation. The production state is controlled. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a launch guidance effect called a navigation effect is executed as an effect for providing launch guidance regarding the launch of a game ball such as left-handed and right-handed.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and is formed by the player. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. In the stick controller 122, a player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand) and presses and pulls the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operating rod of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 125 or the like is provided. See) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship.

In this embodiment, as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player, an example in which a push button 120 and a stick controller 122 having a trigger button 125 are provided is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operating means. Further, as the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as an effect corresponding to a variable display of a special symbol is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner as a variable display means for variablely displaying a special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A device 8a and a second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). In addition, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as the variation display of the effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area to be displayed may be provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (directive) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right" may be formed.

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

When the small hit display result (small hit symbol) as the predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the small hit display result (small hit symbol) as the predetermined display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the winning symbol) is derived and displayed, the special variable winning ball device 22 as the variable winning means is controlled to the small hit gaming state in which the game ball can be won. When the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened due to the small hit game state, a right-handed navigation display may be executed as a navigation effect for guiding the launch of the game ball. When the small hit display result is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 may also derive and display the small hit display result (combination of small hit symbols) as the predetermined display result.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them is provided. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a special symbol such as a number from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second special symbol display) (second) that variablely displays the second special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them. Fluctuation display unit) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a special symbol such as a number from 0 to 9.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the game machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball After passing through (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0). It is started based on the establishment of the state in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the small hit game and the big hit game are not executed), and the variable display time ( When the fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, to derive and display the display result is to finally stop and display the symbol (example of identification information). Further, with respect to the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. The storage of information is called hold storage. The term "holding memory" is also used to indicate (specify) the holding information.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. Has been done. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). As described above, if the variable winning ball device 15 is configured as a variable starting means that can be changed into a first state in which the game medium easily enters the starting area and a second state in which the game medium does not easily enter or does not enter. Good. Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators that display the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second hold storage number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b 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 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a 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 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one. Further, a right-handed lamp 50 composed of an LED indicating that the current gaming state is right-handed is provided above the first special symbol holding storage display 18a. The state in which the right-handed lamp 50 is lit corresponds to a right-handed navigation effect as a launch guide for launching a game ball.

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 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first (1) The first start condition for enabling the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied), and the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. In the effect display device 9, the variation display of the effect symbol may be started in response to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second (2) The second start condition that enables the variable display of the special symbol to be started is satisfied), and the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. In the effect display device 9, the variation display of the effect symbol may be started in response to the start of the variation display of the second special symbol. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

The gate 32 is a gate-like structure through which the game ball can pass, and when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

Further, an effect gate 61 is provided below the gate 32. The effect gate 61 is a gate-shaped structure through which game balls can pass, and the width of the entrance side of the gate structure is wider than that of the gate 32 so that more game balls can be received than the gate 32. ing. For example, the width of the entrance side of the gate 32 is a width that allows about one game ball to enter, but the width of the entrance side of the effect gate 61 is formed so that a plurality of game balls can enter. At the effect gate 61, an inclined surface gently inclined inward is formed in order to guide the flowing game ball to the central portion. The game ball that has flowed down to the effect gate 61 is guided by the inclined surface and passes through the opening formed in the central portion of the effect gate 61. At that time, the passage of the game ball (the entry of the game ball) is detected by the effect gate switch 60 provided at the center of the effect gate 61.

As with the gate 32, the effect gate 61 may have a width on the entry side that allows about one game ball to enter. Further, the gate 32 may be configured such that a plurality of game balls can enter the gate 32, similarly to the effect gate 61.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 22 is provided on the right side of the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 22 is provided with a bottom surface member 22e (see FIG. 2 for a specific example) as an opening / closing portion for opening and closing a large winning opening formed in an opening manner on the upper portion of the special variable winning ball device 22. ing.

The special variable winning ball device 22 extends in the left-right direction in a state in which the upper portion provided with the bottom surface member 22e is inclined. In the special variable winning ball device 22, the plate-shaped bottom surface member 22e is formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows. In the special variable winning ball device 22, the large winning opening is opened and closed by moving the bottom member 22e forward and backward. In the lower part of the large winning opening (inside the special variable winning ball device 22), a V winning area 22a as a specific area is provided as a winning area in which a game ball can enter and win a prize in a manner located below the bottom surface member 22e. And a winning area 22b other than the specific area are provided. The winning areas 22b are provided on both sides of the V winning area 22a.

In the special variable winning ball device 22, a state in which the bottom member 22e is moved in the forward direction and the large winning opening is closed to prevent the game ball from entering, while the bottom member 22e is moved in the backward direction. The big winning opening is opened and the game ball can enter. The bottom member 22e is moved by driving and controlling a solenoid 21 that is interlocked and connected to the bottom member 22e via a connecting member.

In this embodiment, when the solenoid 21 is not energized, the solenoid 21 urges the surface member 22e forward based on the elastic force of the elastic member provided on the connecting member, whereby the special variable winning ball The device 22 is closed. On the other hand, when the solenoid is energized, the special variable winning ball device 22 is operated by operating the bottom member 22e backward based on operating the solenoid against the elastic force of the elastic member provided on the connecting member. It is in an open state.

The special variable winning ball device 22 may be controlled to open and close the special variable winning ball device 22 by changing the energization pattern of the solenoid 21. For example, when the solenoid 21 is energized in the first energization pattern, the solenoid 21 urges the bottom member 22e forward to close the special variable winning ball device 22, which is the opposite of the first energization pattern. The special variable winning ball device 22 may be closed by setting the surface member 22e to be urged rearward when the solenoid 21 is energized in the second energization pattern of the above.

When the large winning opening is opened by the special variable winning ball device 22, the game balls that have entered (fallen) inside from the large winning opening have a V winning area 22a and a winning area 22b other than the V winning area 22a. Enter any of the above and win a prize.

Inside the special variable winning ball device 22, the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22 is located below the large winning opening (below the position of the bottom member 22e when the bottom member 22e is moved forward). There is a guide passage (not shown) that receives the game balls that have entered the room, arranges the game balls in a row, and guides them diagonally to the lower left when viewed from the front. The guide passage is provided with a bonus winning switch 25a that can detect all the game balls that have entered the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22 from the large winning opening in order (passage can be detected). .. All the game balls that have entered the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22 from the large winning opening are detected by the accessory winning switch 25a. A wall portion is provided at the end of the guide passage. A space above the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b is formed diagonally to the lower right (below the guide passage) when viewed from the front of the wall portion. The game ball guided on the guidance passage and passing through the installation location of the accessory winning switch 25a collides with the wall portion at the end of the guidance passage and faces the space above the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. It bounces off and is released toward the V winning area 22a or the winning area 22b and falls. As a result, the game ball that has entered the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22 enters the V winning area 22a or the winning area 22b.

The special variable winning ball device 22 occurs when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the small hit game state, the bottom member 22e is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member 22e is moved forward, and the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b are moved backward for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds). It is controlled to open once. A V winning switch 24 is provided in the V winning area 22a, and when the game ball passes through the V winning area 22a in the open state of the special variable winning ball device 22, the V winning switch 24 detects the game ball. , Shift from the small hit game state to the big hit game state. Such a passing of the game ball through the V winning area 22a to win a prize is called a V winning. In addition, entering the big hit game state via the small hit game state may be referred to as a big hit via the small hit in the following.

The jackpot game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened (the large winning opening is opened) is called a round. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

In this embodiment, in the small hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened once to be opened, and in the opened state, the game ball passes through the V winning area 22a and the V winning is detected. If this is done, there are a plurality of open controls that shift to the big hit game state after the small hit game state, and in the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 22 is set to the open state a plurality of times (for example, 15 times). It will be executed for rounds.

Below the special variable winning ball device 22, an accessory discharge switch 25b is provided as a detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has won a prize in each of the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. The game ball that has won the V winning area 22a or the winning area 22b is detected by the accessory discharge switch 25b. When the game ball is detected by the accessory discharge switch 25b, the game ball discharged from the special variable winning ball device 22 as a bonus is recognized based on this detection information. When a game ball is detected by the prize winning switch 25a, the game ball won by the prize winning switch 25a is recognized based on this detection information, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) is recognized for each winning ball. Game ball is paid out as a prize ball. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b in the special variable winning ball device 22 that has been opened, for example, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are used. More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) through other prize openings. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is closed, the winning ball cannot be obtained by passing (entering) the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b, which is disadvantageous to the player. It becomes.

In the special variable winning ball device 22 as described above, the game ball can be won by the operation of the bottom member 22e formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows, so that the special variable winning ball device 22 is special for the launched game ball. It is possible to improve the proportion of game balls that win the variable winning ball device 22 and improve the interest.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The first starting winning opening 13 as the starting winning area is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but it is easy for the game ball to win a prize when the game ball is hit to the left game area. , When hitting the game ball aiming at the right game area, the game ball is difficult to win due to the arrangement of the game nails provided on the flow path of the game ball, so the left hit is performed. It is easier to get a prize.

Further, the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area is provided below the first starting winning opening 13, but the player strikes left and the game ball is gate 32. It becomes an open state based on the fact that it has passed through (detected by the gate switch 32a).

After the jackpot game state ends, it may be controlled to a time saving state and a high base state for a predetermined period as a special game state advantageous to the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened as compared with the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase.

In the high base state, by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 is facilitated (high). It is a control state that is approached and increased in frequency. Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of shot balls, but it is in a higher state than when such control is not performed. Therefore, it is called "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is also called "electric chew support control".

Here, high-base control (electric chew support control) will be described. High-base control (electric chew support control) is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening). Control), control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and variable winning ball device 15 Control to increase the number of times of opening (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Will increase, and it will be easier for the game ball to win a prize (the execution conditions for the variable display on the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 will be more likely to be satisfied). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 by such control, the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

In this embodiment, as the special gaming state, the time saving state may be controlled without being controlled to the time saving state, or the time saving state may be controlled without being controlled to the high base state. It may be controlled.

Generally, in the normal state (low base state), the player does not open the special variable winning ball device 22, and even if the game ball is passed through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 is not opened at high frequency. , In order to generate more starting prizes, hit the game ball aiming at the left game area and hit the game ball to the first starting prize opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (mainly the first) 1 Start winning prize 13) is made to win (starting prize), and the variable display of the special symbol is executed.

Then, as a result of the variable display of the special symbol, the small hit display result is obtained and the small hit is won, and when the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened due to the small hit game state, the player receives the special variable winning. Hit right to aim at the ball device 22 (particularly the V winning area 22a). When a game ball wins a game ball in the V winning area 22a in the small hit game state (when the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 24), the big hit game state is started. During the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened a plurality of times, so that the player hits right to aim at the special variable winning ball device 22 and enters the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. Win a game ball.

When a high base state is given after the big hit game, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened with high frequency when the game ball is passed through the gate 32. That is, the player strikes left in both the low base state and the high base state except in the small hit game state and the big hit game state, and right in the small hit game state and the big hit game state. Make a hit.

FIG. 2A shows how the game ball P rolls on the upper part of the special variable winning ball device 22. Further, FIG. 2B shows a state when a plurality of game balls P are retained in the upper part of the special variable winning ball device 22.

The special variable winning ball device 22 is a variable winning ball means in which a large winning opening is formed at the upper portion, and includes a rectangular plate-shaped base plate portion 22g long in the left-right direction as a base member of the device. In the special variable winning ball device 22, the base plate portion 22g is fixed to the game area 7 with a screw or the like, so that the special variable winning ball device 22 is fixedly supported in the game area 7. A V winning region 22a and a winning region 22b, which are internal structural regions of the special variable winning ball device 22, are provided in a substantially central region of the base plate portion 22g. In the base plate portion 22g, a flow path forming base portion 22f projecting forward is formed so as to surround the V winning region 22a and the winning region 22b with a wall portion.

An opening forming a large winning opening is formed in the central portion in the left-right direction of the upper wall portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f. The length of the opening is set to be the same as the length of a plurality of game balls (for example, about 5 or 6) connected together. In the vicinity of the upper wall portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f, as a movable member capable of opening and closing the large winning opening by moving in the front-rear direction of the game machine 1 at the opening in the upper wall portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f. The bottom member 22e of the above is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat. Of the upper wall portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f, the portion other than the opening forms the flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 22e located at the opening when the special variable winning ball device 22 is in the closed state. A flow path portion 22c is formed. As described above, when the special variable winning ball device 22 is in the closed state, the flow path portion 22c and the bottom surface member 22e forming the flow path on the upper portion of the special variable winning ball device 22 are arranged from the right side when viewed from the front. The game ball that has entered the upper surface is formed so as to be inclined in the downward-sloping direction so as to flow down toward the left. With such a configuration, in the special variable winning ball device 22, an openable and closable large winning opening is formed at a position above the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b.

The bottom member 22e is interlocked with a solenoid 21 as a drive source via an opening / closing drive mechanism provided on the back side (rear side) of the base plate portion 22g, and is driven by the solenoid 21 to move forward. It can be operated in the direction or backward direction, and the big winning opening can be opened and closed.

On the front side (player side) of the flow path forming base 22f, a transparent covering portion 22h that covers the internal structure of the special variable winning ball device 22 surrounded by the wall of the flow path forming base 22f from the front side. Is formed. The covering portion 22h covers the internal structure of the special variable winning ball device 22 from the front side, and is on the front side end portion of the flow path portion 22c and the bottom surface member 22e constituting the upper wall portion of the special variable winning ball device 22. It is configured to protrude at a predetermined height (for example, a height similar to the diameter of a game ball).

In the special variable winning ball device 22, since the covering portion 22h is transparent, the special variable winning ball device such as whether or not the game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball device 22 has entered the V winning area 22a, etc. The state of the player inside the 22 can be easily visually recognized by the player. Further, in the special variable winning ball device 22, the covering portion 22h is formed so as to protrude on the front end side end portion of the flow path portion 22c and the bottom surface member 22e, so that the game flows down on the flow path portion 22c and the bottom surface member 22e. It is possible to prevent the ball from bouncing toward the glass door frame 2.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in the special variable winning ball device 22, the special variable winning ball device 22 extends in the left-right direction between the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h at the upper part of the flow path forming base portion 22f. The existing flow path is formed. In the flow path, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a plurality of regulation pieces 22d for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path are formed.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, in the special variable winning ball device 22, the special variable winning ball device 22 extends in the left-right direction between the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h at the upper part of the flow path forming base portion 22f. The existing flow path is formed. In the flow path, the game ball P can flow down as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. FIG. 2A shows a state in which one game ball P is flowing down the passage. FIG. 2B shows a state in which a plurality of game balls P are flowing down the aisle, or a state in which a plurality of game balls P are staying in the aisle.

The regulation piece 22d is integrally formed with each of the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h, and is formed in a rib shape in a manner of projecting forward from the base plate portion 22g or a mode of projecting rearward from the covering portion 22h. There is. By interfering with the game ball P flowing down on the passage, the plurality of regulation pieces 22d meander with the movement of the front-back direction component when the game ball P flowing down to the left when viewed from the front is viewed from the front. The flow direction of the game ball P is changed so as to operate in a zigzag manner, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case where the regulation piece 22d is not present. These plurality of regulation pieces 22d are formed so as to be arranged at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball P in the flow path, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h. Further, the regulation piece 22d is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom surface member 22e, and is set to a width dimension that allows the game ball P to pass between adjacent members. ing. The number of such regulation pieces 22d is not particularly limited.

Due to the arrangement of the regulation piece 22d as described above, as shown in FIG. 2A, in the special variable winning ball device 22, the game ball P to flow down the flow path meanders down the flow path. Will be done. Then, in the closed state of the special variable winning ball device 22 in which such a flow path is formed, the game ball P basically does not win the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is basically used. pass.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the large winning opening is closed, the bottom surface member 22e has an area where, for example, a maximum of six game balls P can flow down at the same time. Therefore, when the bottom member 22e moves backward and the large winning opening is opened, even when the large winning opening is opened for a short time by the one-time opening control of the special variable winning ball device 22, 6 at the same time. It is possible for a number of game balls to fall into the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. As described above, the special variable winning ball device 22 has a structure capable of placing a plurality of game balls P on the flow path when the large winning opening is closed. Therefore, in the special variable winning ball device 22 of this embodiment, when the bottom surface member 22e moves backward and the large winning opening is opened, there is a high probability that the dropped game ball P enters the V winning area 22a. .. If a plurality of game balls P are retained on the bottom member 22e (as shown in FIG. 2B) and the large winning opening is opened, the game balls P are at a rate of approximately 100%. It may pass through the V winning area 22a.

In the special variable winning ball device 22 having such a configuration, for example, when a navigation effect is executed and a right-handed launch guide is given when a small hit game state as described later occurs and the game ball is hit right-handed A large number of game balls pass through the upper passage of the special variable winning ball device 22 at the same time, or a large number of game balls are stored on the passage, so that a large number of game balls are stored in the open state of the large winning opening in the small hit game state. It is possible to allow the game ball of No. 1 to enter the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22.

In addition, a configuration is adopted in which a predetermined step is provided between the flow path portion 22c forming the upper passage of the special variable winning ball device 22 and the bottom surface member 22 so that the game ball can be temporarily stored easily. You may. In this way, for example, when a small hit game state as described later is performed, a navigation effect is executed, a right-handed launch guide is given, and the game ball is right-handed, the game ball becomes a special variable winning ball. By providing a mode in which a large number of game balls are stored in the passage above the device 22, a large number of game balls can be reliably stored in the special variable winning ball device 22 in the open state of the large winning opening in the small hit game state. It is possible to enter the inside.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 3, for each hit type, the hit judgment, the base after the big hit, the fluctuation time after the end of the big hit game state, the number of times of opening in the hit (the number of rounds), and the opening time of each round in the hit It is shown. In this embodiment, the first small hit, the second small hit, and the big hit are provided as the hit types.

In this embodiment, the first small hit or the second small hit shall be one of the small hits in the hit determination when the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Occurs when is decided (winning). When it is determined to be the first small hit or the second small hit and the small hit gaming state is controlled, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Will be done. If the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 22a while the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled in the open state, a big hit occurs after the small hit gaming state, and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Specifically, the basic opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit game state is, for example, 0.5 seconds, and the number of times of opening is, for example, one. However, in the small hit game state, when the game ball wins V in the V winning area 22a or a predetermined number (for example, before 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the special variable winning ball device 22 starts opening. When it is detected that 10) game balls have won the special variable winning ball device 22, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be closed at that time.

When the first small hit occurs, if a big hit game state occurs due to V winning in the V winning area 22a in the small hit game state, the subsequent base becomes a low base state and the fluctuation time becomes a non-time saving state. When the second small hit occurs, if a big hit game state occurs due to V winning in the V winning area 22a in the small hit game state, the subsequent base becomes a high base state and the fluctuation time becomes a short time state. Such a high base state and a time saving state are subsequently continued until the out-of-order variable display is executed 100 times. If the small hit fluctuation display is executed before the subsequent deviation display is executed 100 times, such a high base state and a time saving state are temporarily terminated.

Here, the base after the first small hit and after the second small hit is the first small hit and the base after the small hit game state unless the V prize occurs in the V winning area 22a (when the big hit does not occur). It does not change from the base before the occurrence of the second small hit. Therefore, in the high base state where the second special symbol is more likely to fluctuate than in the low base state, it is determined at a ratio of 1/1 that the small hit is determined as shown in FIG. 6 (A) described later. However, for example, in the small hit game state of either the first small hit or the second small hit, if the V prize does not occur in the V winning area 22a, the base after the small hit game state is maintained in the high base state. Will be done.

In the jackpot game state, after the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) has elapsed. It will be closed according to the establishment of the opening end condition) that the winning ball has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened again. The generation of the right to continue is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

In addition to the big hit by winning the V winning area 22a at the time of a small hit, a direct hit big hit that becomes a direct big hit when winning the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening may be provided. Specifically, in the hit determination, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit, and when it is decided to make a big hit, it is directly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the small hit gaming state. You can do it.

In this embodiment, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state by the V winning at the time of the second small hit (the winning of the game ball to the V winning area 22a), it is controlled to the time saving state and the high base state. Since the start condition and end condition of the control are the same in the time saving state and the high base state, the state controlled to the time saving state and the high base state may be represented by the term of the time saving state, and the high base state. It may be represented by the term state.

The jackpot is controlled to a time saving state and a high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of 15 rounds. In the high base state after the big hit game state, there are a condition that the fluctuation display of the special symbol (variation display that is the result of the missed display) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until either of the above is established, and then it shifts to a low base state.

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

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

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

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, the detection signals from the gate switch 32, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the V winning switch 24, the accessory winning switch 25a, and the accessory discharge switch 25b are detected by the game control microcomputer. The input driver circuit 58 given to the 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an output circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 22 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. There is.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

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

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to controlling the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, the display control of the right-handed lamp 50, and the audio output are performed via the lamp driver board 35. Various effect controls such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the substrate 70 are performed.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator has detected an operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. And enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an effect gate passage detection signal as an information signal indicating information indicating that the game ball has passed through the effect gate 61 (the game ball has entered the effect gate 61) from the effect gate switch 60. , Input via the I / O port unit 105.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 5, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a small hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): The type of small hit (either the first small hit or the second small hit) and the small hit symbol are determined (for determining the small hit type and determining the small hit symbol). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In this embodiment, a plurality of types of a first small hit or a second small hit are included. Therefore, when a small hit is determined based on the value of the small hit determination random number (random R), the small hit type is selected based on the value of the small hit type determination random number (random 1). It is determined by one of the small hit types. Further, when the small hit type is determined, the small hit symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the small hit type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a small hit symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and any of the variation pattern types included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation pattern type selected in the non-time-saving state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-saving state. By controlling the selection of the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type, or by setting so that the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is selected is high. The average time of fluctuation time is shorter than when the time is not shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is defined when the number of reserved special symbols to be displayed in a variable manner (the total number of reserved storages of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on the time, when the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or more than a predetermined number, and when the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. In comparison, the hold number reduction control that shortens the fluctuation time is executed. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the fluctuation time is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation pattern type selected in the normal state (non-hold number reduction control state) as compared with the case in the hold number reduction control state. Control is performed so that the fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation patterns included in the fluctuation pattern types, and the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be selected at a high rate. Therefore, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than that in the state where the hold number reduction control state is not performed.

In addition, instead of setting the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern separately and determining the fluctuation pattern by a two-step lottery process, a one-step stage using only the fluctuation pattern determination random number without providing the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table and a small hit type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table for the first special symbol used in the hit determination in the variation display of the first special symbol, and a second special symbol used in the hit determination in the variation display of the second special symbol. There is a small hit judgment table.

Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6A is set as a small hit determination value in the small hit determination table for the first special symbol, and FIG. 6 is set in the small hit determination table for the second special symbol. Each numerical value described in the right column of (A) is set as a small hit determination value. In the small hit determination table for the first special symbol, the probability of determining a small hit is set at a ratio of 1/10. On the other hand, in the small hit determination table for the second special symbol, the probability of determining the small hit is set to 1/1. As a result, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the proportion of small hits is higher than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved. ..

In this embodiment, it is determined with a 100% probability that a small hit will be made when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, but the variation display of the second special symbol is not limited to this. The probability of making a small hit when executed may be set to a higher probability than the probability of making a small hit when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, and the probability is 100%. It may not be decided by. In addition, the probability that a small hit will be determined when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the probability that a small hit will be determined when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. May be set to be the same as. In addition, the probability of making a small hit when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed is lower than the probability of making a small hit when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. It may be set.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the small hit determination random number (random R). The small hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 6 (A). ) Matches any of the small hit determination values, it is determined to make a small hit (first small hit or second small hit) with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 6 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit.

FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 6B uses a hold memory (also referred to as a first hold memory or a second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 or the game ball entering the second start winning opening 14. This is a special symbol small hit type determination table used when determining the small hit type (when the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed).

Each of the special symbol small hit type determination tables of FIG. 6B is based on a random number (random 1) for small hit type determination when it is determined that the variation display result is to be a small hit symbol. The type of small hit is determined to be either "first small hit (low base)" or "second small hit (high base)", and is referred to for determining the small hit symbol.

In the special symbol small hit type determination table of FIG. 6B, the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 are "1st small hit (when a big hit occurs, the base becomes low after that)" and "2nd. Judgment values (small hit type judgment values) corresponding to each of "small hits (when a big hit occurs, the base becomes high after that)" are set. In the special symbol small hit type determination table of FIG. 6 (B), the probability of being determined as "first small hit (when a big hit occurs, the base becomes low thereafter)" is 7/10, and "second small hit (big hit is)". When it occurs, it becomes a high base after that) ”is set at a rate of 3/10. As a result, when a small hit occurs, the ratio of the small hit type to the second small hit (when a big hit occurs, then becomes a high base) is the first small hit (when a big hit occurs, then becomes a low base). Is lower than the ratio. Therefore, it is possible to increase the importance of the launch guidance effect (details will be described later) that can recognize that the second small hit, which is more advantageous than the first small hit, has occurred.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the small hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (small hit symbol determination value) for determining the small hit symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "first small hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the small hit symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "second small hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the small hit symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

Using such a small hit type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the small hit type determination value in which the random 1 values match as the small hit type, and the random 1 value as the small hit symbol. Determine the small hit symbol that matches. As a result, the small hit type and the small hit symbol corresponding to the small hit type are determined at the same time.

As the small hit type judgment table, the small hit type judgment table common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol was used, but the small hit type judgment table is separated for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It may be provided in. Further, when the small hit type determination table is separately provided for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the small hit type determination table for the first special symbol and the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol are provided separately. The random number allocation may be different from that of the hit type determination table.

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

The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), it controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a small hit and the small hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A003 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the hit game state for each hit type (first small hit, second small hit, big hit). When the small hit game state of the first small hit is started, the hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the small hit game state of the second small hit is started, the hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot game state is started, the hit start 3 designation command is transmitted.

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A303 (H) are hit end designation commands for designating the end of the hit game state for each hit type (first small hit, second small hit, big hit). When the small hit game state of the first small hit is terminated, the hit end 1 designation command is transmitted. When the small hit game state of the second small hit is terminated, the hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot game state ends, the hit end 3 designation command is transmitted.

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command that specifies that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is the normal state (low base state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state).

The command C0XX (H) is a hold storage number subtraction designation command that specifies that the hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a hold storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the hold storage number, but does not use the hold storage number subtraction designation command and holds the hold storage number. When subtracting, a command for specifying the number of reserved storages after subtraction may be sent.

In addition, you may be configured to send the command which specifies the increased number of hold storages of the 1st hold storage and the 2nd hold storage. Specifically, when the first hold storage increases, the first hold storage number specification command for specifying the first hold storage number is transmitted, and when the second hold storage increases, the second hold storage number is specified. The second hold storage number designation command may be transmitted.

The command C200 (H) is a V prize designation command for designating that there was a V prize.

In addition, an effect control command indicating the contents of the winning judgment results such as the small hit determination, the small hit type determination, and the variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is issued. It may be provided. Specifically, as a winning determination result, a symbol designation command may be provided to indicate whether or not a small hit is obtained and a determination result of the type of small hit. Further, as a winning determination result, a variation type command may be provided to indicate a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which determination value range the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within. When such a command for designating various determination results at the time of starting winning is used, in the effect control microcomputer 100, future fluctuations are made at a timing before the actual fluctuation display order of the special symbol based on the command. The display result of the display may be pre-read, and based on the pre-reading, for example, a notice that a small hit may occur (so-called pre-read notice) may be executed.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560. In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first hold storage number (4 in this example) is secured. 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. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a small hit determination random number (random R) which is a hardware random number, a small hit type determination random number (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination are used. Random numbers (random 2) and random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns (random 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, these random values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14.

In this way, the storage of the above-mentioned information regarding the start winning prize in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (random number 3). It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

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

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 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 (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the accessory winning switch 25a, and the accessory discharge switch 25b are input via the input driver circuit 58, and these are input. The state is determined (switch processing: S21).

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the accessory winning switch 25a (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

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

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the 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). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

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

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S311). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S310 is performed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit, and determining the type of small hit when the display result is a small hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of timing of the variation time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 22 when the big hit game state is reached. The large winning opening opening process (S306) performs a control of transmitting a round display effect control command during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process of confirming the establishment of the large winning opening closing condition, and the like. It is a process. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end process. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the jackpot game state.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 22 when the small hit gaming state is reached. The small hit opening process (S309) is a process of confirming whether or not the game ball has won a V prize in the V winning area 22a in the special variable winning ball device 22, and transmitting a V winning designation command when the game ball has won a V prize. In addition, it is a process of performing a process such as a process of transmitting a hit end specification command according to the type of the small hit when the end timing of the small hit comes.

The small hit end process (S310) is a process for shifting to the big hit game state when the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 22a in the special variable winning ball device 22 (transmission of a hit start 1 designated command, big hit). Set the display time, set the jackpot opening mode, set the process flag transition for the pre-opening of the jackpot opening, etc.), while not shifting to the jackpot game state when the V prize is not awarded. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the special symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S311. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. It is confirmed whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S221.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (S213).

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the processing of S214, a random number for determining a small hit (random R), a random number for determining a small hit type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random). 3) is saved (stored). Regarding the following description of the hold storage, the storage of the information regarding the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in this way may be indicated as "hold storage".

Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for determining in advance the variation display result when the detected variation based on the starting winning is subsequently executed (S215). In the prize-winning effect processing, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a small hit is obtained, the type of small hit, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type are in the range of the judgment value at the time of starting prize. It will be judged. Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command (S216). Further, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (previously set in the ROM for each command) corresponding to the effect control command in the pointer. .. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (S29). It should be noted that the process of S216 may be executed after the process of S214 without providing the effect processing (S215) at the time of winning.

When it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, in S212 it is determined that the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value, or in S216, the first start prize designation command is transmitted. After performing the control, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage number for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S222). If the value of the second hold storage counter is 4, the process ends.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (S224).

Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for determining in advance the variation display result when the detected variation based on the starting winning is subsequently executed (S225). Next, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226), and ends the process. It should be noted that the process of S226 may be executed after the process of S224 without providing the effect processing (S225) at the time of winning.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the process ends.

When there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer (S52). If there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) The data indicating the "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

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

Under the control of S52 to S54, if even one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage can be displayed. It is executed with priority given to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first reserved storage.

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

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

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

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

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the hold storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (S59). In this case, when the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "first", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first hold storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second hold storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that processing is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that processing is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S310 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for small hit determination) from the hold storage buffer and executes the small hit determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads a small hit determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passage process or S224 of the start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and is small. Make a hit judgment. The small hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined small hit determination value (see FIG. 6) with a random number for small hit determination, and executes a process of determining a small hit if they match. .. That is, it is a program that executes a small hit determination process.

In the small hit determination process, the probability of a small hit is higher when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed than when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. ing. Specifically, as the small hit determination table, the first special symbol small hit determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 6A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of small hit determination values are the first. A second small hit table for special symbols (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 6A in ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set more than the small hit determination table for one special symbol. The CPU 56 confirms whether the symbol to be variablely displayed is the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and if it is the first special symbol, the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table for the first special symbol. The small hit determination process is performed, and when it is the second special symbol, the small hit determination process is performed using the small hit determination table for the second special symbol. Specifically, when the CPU 56 matches any of the small hit determination values set in the small hit determination table used according to the type of the special symbol for which the small hit determination random number (random R) is displayed in a variable manner. , Decide to make a small hit for the special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner. If it is decided to make a small hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. It should be noted that determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but it is determined whether or not the stop symbol on the special symbol display is to be a small hit symbol. It also means to do.

It should be noted that whether or not the current gaming state is in the high base state is confirmed by whether or not the time saving flag is set. The time saving flag is set when the game state is changed to the time saving state (high base state), and is reset when the time saving state (high base state) is finished. Specifically, the time saving flag is set in the big hit game state (hereinafter, may be referred to as the big hit via the second small hit) which is started based on the occurrence of the V prize in the small hit game state by the second small hit. Of the condition that it is set in the process of ending the jackpot game state of, and then a predetermined number of times (100 times) of fluctuation display (variation display that is out of the question) is performed, and the condition that the next jackpot is determined. , When the earlier condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed, or the jackpot game state is reset.

If the value of the small hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the small hit determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75, which will be described later.

If the value of the small hit determination random number (random R) in S60 matches any of the small hit determination values, the CPU 56 sets the small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (S71). The small hit flag is reset when the small hit game state ends. Then, as the table used to determine the small hit type to be one of the plurality of types, the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 6B is selected (S72).

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the small hit type determination random numbers extracted in the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and uses the small hit type determination table selected in S72. The small hit type and the small hit symbol corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the small hit type stored in the hold storage buffer are determined (S73).

As shown in FIG. 6B, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the small hit type and the small hit symbol is set so that the small hit symbol differs for each small hit type. Since the small hit type and the small hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the small hit symbol and the game control according to the small hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Further, the CPU 56 stores the small hit type data indicating the determined small hit type in the hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the small hit type is "first small hit", "01" is stored as the small hit type data. When the small hit type is "second small hit", "02" is stored as the small hit type data.

Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the small hit flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol determined by S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the small hit type. That is, when the small hit type is determined to be "first small hit", "3" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit type is determined to be "second small hit", "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variable display of the special symbol, and ends the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S131). When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and the special symbol pointer indicates "second". When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In addition, a symbol determination command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (S133), and if the small hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S137.

When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sends a command of either a hit start 1 designation command or a hit start 2 designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the determined small hit type. (Hit start designation command) is set (S134).

As a result, the set hit start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of small hit is the first small hit, the hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of small hit is the second small hit, the hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the small hit type corresponds to the first small hit or the second small hit is determined based on the data indicating the small hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the hit type buffer). Will be done.

Further, a value corresponding to the small hit opening waiting time (time for waiting for the opening of the large winning opening for starting the small hit game state) is set in the large winning opening control timer (S135). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S308) (S136), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the game shifts to the small hit game state.

When it is determined by the above-mentioned S133 that the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set is set (S139). In the present embodiment, when the time saving flag is set, that is, the time saving state is also a high base state as described above. Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game state of the big hit generated based on the V winning in the second small hit state (hereinafter, may be referred to as the big hit via the second) is completed, the fluctuation becomes a loss. Until the display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) (except when a big hit occurs before the deviation display continues 100 times), the high base state and the time saving state are continued, so the time saving flag is set. It is set. In S137, when the time saving flag is not set (in the low base state), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S142), and the processing is terminated. .. As a result, in the low base state in which the time reduction flag is not set, the low base state is continued when the deviation display is completed. On the other hand, when the time saving flag is set (in the case of the high base state), the value of the time saving number counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed and displayed (remaining number of times) in the time saving state (high base state) is set to -1. (S138).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S139), and when the value of the time reduction counter has not become 0, the CPU 56 continues the time reduction state (high base state). The value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S142), and the processing ends. As a result, in the time saving state, the high base state and the time saving are performed until the deviation display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) (except when a big hit occurs before the deviation display continues 100 times). The state continues. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset (S140) to shift to the non-time reduction state (low base state). As a result, when the time saving state due to the high base state is reached after the end of the big hit game state via the second small hit, when the deviation display is continuously executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), the low base state and Transition to a non-time saving state.

Then, the CPU 56 controls the transmission of the normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S141), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S141). S142), the process is terminated. As a result, in the time saving state due to the high base state, when the deviation display is continuously executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), the high base state and the time saving state are terminated, and the state shifts to the low base state and the non-time saving state. To do.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening preprocessing (S308). In the small hit opening preprocessing, the CPU 56 sets the opening time (0.5 seconds) of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 ( S1511).

Next, the CPU 56 controls the special variable winning ball device 22 in the open state by controlling the solenoid 21 (S1512). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S309) (S1513).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (S309) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening processing, the CPU 56 updates the small hit opening time timer by -1 subtraction (S1520), and confirms whether or not the small hit opening time timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S1521).

When the small hit opening time timer has not timed out in S1521, the accessory winning switch 25a is turned on in order to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22 from the large winning opening. It is determined whether or not it is (S1522). If it is not in the ON state in S1522, the process proceeds to S1524 described later. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S1522, the number of game balls in the accessory counter for counting the number of game balls existing inside the special variable winning ball device 22 (initial before opening the large winning opening). The value is "0") updated by +1 addition (S1523), and the winning number counter for counting the number of winnings (the initial value before opening the large winning opening is "0") is updated by +1 addition (S1523A). Proceed to S1524.

In S1524, in order to determine whether or not the game ball that has entered the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22 is discharged from the special variable winning ball device 22, whether or not the accessory discharge switch 25b is in the ON state. Judgment (S1524). If it is not in the ON state in S1524, the process proceeds to S1526 described later. On the other hand, when it is turned on in S1524, the above-mentioned in-feature game ball number counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S1525), and the process proceeds to S1526.

In this way, the game ball number counter in the accessory is updated by adding +1 when it is detected that the game ball has entered the special variable winning ball device 22, and the game ball is discharged from the special variable winning ball device 22. Since it is updated by -1 subtraction when it is detected that the game has been played, it is possible to recognize whether or not a game ball remains in the special variable winning ball device 22 based on the counted value.

In S1526, in order to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning region 22a is detected, it is determined whether or not the V winning switch 24 is in the ON state (S1526). .. If it is not in the ON state in S1526, the process proceeds to S1526C described later. On the other hand, when it is turned on in S1526, it means that V winning is detected, and a V winning flag indicating that V winning is detected is set (S1527). Then, the process for transmitting the V prize designation command is performed (S1528), and the process proceeds to S1529. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V prize has been generated.

When the small hit opening time timer times out in S1521, it means that the small hit opening time has expired, and the process proceeds to S1529. In S1529, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to control the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) in a closed state (S1529). As a result, when the V prize is detected before the small hit opening time elapses, the large winning opening is closed at that time, and when the V prize is not detected by the time the small hit opening time elapses, The big prize opening will be closed when the opening time of the small hit has passed. Next, the winning number counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to "0" (S1529A).

Next, after the big winning opening is closed, the CPU 56 responds to the type of small hit being executed (determines the type of small hit based on the small hit type data stored in the hit type buffer). Then, a process for transmitting either a hit end 1 designated command or a hit end 2 designated command (hit end designated command) is performed (S1530). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the type of the small hit that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit end process (S310) (S1531), and ends the process.

In this way, in the small hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) is basically opened for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) and then closed, but V during the opening. When a prize is detected, it is closed without waiting for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) to elapse. In this way, the progress of game control can be sharpened.

In addition, when the V prize is detected, in order to shift to a state advantageous for the gaming state of the big hit game state, regardless of whether the V prize is detected or not, the small hit opening time is waited for and the small hit. You may proceed to the hit end process.

When it is determined in S1526 described above that the V winning switch 24 is not in the ON state and the process proceeds to S1526C, the value of the winning number counter becomes a predetermined value (for example, 10) set as the winning upper limit number. Whether or not it is determined (S1526C). If the winning number counter does not reach the predetermined value, the process ends. On the other hand, when the winning number counter reaches a predetermined value, the process proceeds to S1529 described above, and the processes S1529 to S1531 described above are executed to control the solenoid 21 to control the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning prize). The mouth) will be controlled to the closed state, and the small hit end process will proceed. As a result, when a predetermined number of game balls are won before the opening time of the small hit elapses and before the V prize is generated, the large prize opening is closed at that time.

Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) is opened for a short time (0.5 seconds) as a small hit game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and relatively Control may be performed to open the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) for a long time. Further, the example in which the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) is opened only once as the small hit game state is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning ball device 22 may be opened a plurality of times. By doing so, it is possible to improve the probability that a V prize will occur in the small hit game state.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit post-processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the game ball remains inside the special variable winning ball device 22 in the closed state of the special variable winning ball device 22 at the end of the small hit gaming state. In addition, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-mentioned in-feature game ball number counter is "0" (S1534). Here, the game ball remaining inside the special variable winning ball device 22 in the closed state of the special variable winning ball device 22 is specially variable just before closing after the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened in the small hit game state. It is considered that the game ball has entered the inside through the large winning opening of the winning ball device 22. In the small hit end process, when the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit gaming state is closed after the opening of the large winning opening, and the V winning has not yet occurred, the inside of the special variable winning ball device 22 In order to enable the determination of V winning until the game ball does not remain, it is determined by S1534 whether or not the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory is "0".

When it is determined by S1534 that the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory is not "0", that is, when the game ball remains inside the special variable winning ball device 22, the process proceeds to S1535 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined by S1534 that the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory is "0", that is, when no game ball remains inside the special variable winning ball device 22, the small hit game state In order to confirm whether or not a V prize has occurred inside, it is determined whether or not the V prize flag is set (S1549A).

When the V winning flag is set in S1549A, the process proceeds to S1541 described later in order to control the jackpot game state. On the other hand, when the V winning flag is not set in S1549A, the small hit flag is reset (S1550) according to the end of the small hit game state, and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the special symbol normal processing (S300). The value corresponding to (S1551) is updated, and the process ends. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

Further, when it is determined by S1534 described above that the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory is not "0", that is, when the game ball remains inside the special variable winning ball device 22, the special variable In order to determine whether or not the game ball has been ejected from the inside of the winning ball device 22, it is determined whether or not the accessory ejection switch 25b is in the ON state (S1535). If it is not in the ON state in S1535, the process proceeds to S1537 described later. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S1535, the number of game balls in the accessory counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S1536), and the process proceeds to S1537.

In this way, when the in-feature game ball count counter is not "0", the in-feature game ball count counter is subtracted according to the detection of the discharge of the game ball by the bonus discharge switch 25b. By updating, when the game ball remaining inside the special variable winning ball device 22 is discharged, it is determined by S1534 that the value of the game ball number counter in the accessory has become "0", and S1549A Will proceed to.

When proceeding to S1537, it is determined whether or not the V winning switch 24 is in the ON state in order to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 22a is detected. (S1537). If it is not in the ON state in S1537, the process proceeds to S1540 described later. On the other hand, when it is turned on in S1537, it means that V winning is detected, and a V winning flag indicating that V winning is detected is set (S1527). Then, the process for transmitting the V prize designation command is performed (S1539), and the process proceeds to S1540.

As a result, when the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit game state is closed after the opening of the large winning opening, even when the V winning has not yet occurred, the game is played inside the special variable winning ball device 22. When the ball remains, if the remaining game ball wins a V prize, it will be controlled to the big hit game state.

When the process proceeds to S1540, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is set in order to confirm whether or not the V winning has occurred during the small hit game state (S1540). If the V winning flag is not set in S1540, the process ends. On the other hand, when the V winning flag is set in S1540, the process proceeds to S1541 in order to control the jackpot game state.

When the process proceeds to S1541, the small hit flag is reset (S1541) according to the end of the small hit game state, and it is confirmed whether or not the time saving flag is set (S1542). If the time saving flag is not set in S1542 (that is, in the normal state), the process proceeds to S1545. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is set in S1542 (that is, in the time saving state), the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag (S1543). As a result, a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, and when the big hit game state is controlled, the high base state and the time saving state are temporarily terminated. Then, a process for transmitting the normal state specification command is performed (S1544). As a result, the effect control microcomputer can recognize that it is in a normal state (low base state and non-time saving state). Next, the V winning flag is reset (S1545).

Next, the hit start 3 designation command indicating that the jackpot game state starts is transmitted (S1546). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the jackpot game state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S1547).

Further, referring to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 described above, the number of opening times (for example, 15 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), the interval time (the closing time of the big winning opening between rounds), etc. The opening pattern data indicating the opening mode of the above is set in a predetermined storage area (S1548). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening (15 times) is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening in S1548. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S1549), and the process ends.

As described above, in the small hit end process, when a V prize occurs during the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state, and when the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state, the next hold memory Control is performed to shift to the variable display waiting state of the special symbol based on the information.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) in the special symbol process process. In the large winning opening pre-opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the large winning opening control timer by -1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the large winning opening control timer is 0 (S402), and if the value of the large winning opening control timer is not 0, the process ends.

When the value of the large winning opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 transmits a command indicating that the large winning opening is open according to the number of rounds to be started (S403), and controls the solenoid 21 to control the large winning opening. Control is performed to open (special variable winning ball device 22) (S404). Then, the value of the open count counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S405). In the jackpot game state, the value of the open count counter is set to "15" by S1548, and the value of the open count counter is subtracted and updated every time each round is started by S401. Therefore, in the above-mentioned S403, , Grasp the number of rounds to start based on the value of the open count counter.

Next, the CPU 56 uses the opening pattern data (opening time data) of the jackpot game state stored in S1548 to cause the large winning opening control timer to open the large winning opening for the maximum time (large winning opening opening time). A value corresponding to the large winning opening opening time (29 seconds) is set according to (S406).

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during opening of the large winning opening (S306) (S407), and the processing is terminated.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a process during opening of the large winning opening (S306) in the special symbol process process. In the processing during opening of the large winning opening, the CPU 56 updates the value of the large winning opening control timer set in the processing before opening the large winning opening by -1 subtraction (S420).

Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the large winning opening control timer corresponding to the opening time set by S406 has become 0 (S421). When the value of the large winning opening control timer is 0, it means that the opening time has elapsed, so in order to close the large winning opening that is being opened, the process proceeds to S435 and subsequent steps. When the value of the big winning opening control timer is not 0, it means that the opening time has not elapsed. Therefore, in order to perform the processing during the opening in the big hit game state, the process proceeds to S432 and subsequent processes.

When the value of the large winning opening control timer is not 0 in S421, it is confirmed whether or not the accessory winning switch 25a is turned on (S432), and if the bonus winning switch 25a is not turned on, the process ends. To do. On the other hand, when the accessory winning switch 25a is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the winning number of the game balls to the large winning opening is incremented by 1 (S433). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S436). If the value of the winning number counter does not reach the predetermined number, the process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the winning number counter reaches a predetermined number, the process proceeds to S435 in order to close the open large winning opening.

When the process proceeds to S435, the condition for closing the large winning opening in the round of the big hit game state is set, so the solenoid 21 is controlled to close the open large winning opening (S435). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (S436).

Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the opening count counter is "0" (S438). Specifically, in S438, by checking the value of the opening number counter, it is determined whether or not it is the final round in the jackpot game state.

If the value of the open count counter is not "0" in S438, it is not the final round yet, so the CPU 56 specifies a display state according to the number of rounds after opening the large winning opening (after the end of the round). After opening the winning opening, control is performed to transmit a designated command (A2XX (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the interval time from the end of one round to the start of the next round is set in the large winning opening control timer (S440). Specifically, as the interval time, the interval time data is set based on the open pattern data (interval time data) stored in S1548. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S441), and the process ends.

Further, when the value of the opening count counter is 0 in S438, it is the final round, so that the CPU 56 transmits a hit end 3 designation command indicating that the big hit game state ends to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is controlled (S440). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the jackpot game state ends. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the jackpot end time (time for performing the effect of notifying, for example, that the effect display device 9 has finished the jackpot game) in the jackpot control timer (S443), and the special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S307) (S444), and the process ends.

In this way, in the big hit game state, the control to open the big winning opening is executed until either the condition that 10 game balls are won or the opening time elapses for 29 seconds is satisfied. The control of opening the big winning opening is repeatedly executed 15 times.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 subtracts -1 from the value of the jackpot control timer for which the jackpot end time is set (S153). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed) (S154). If the value of the large winning opening control timer is not 0, the process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, it is the end timing of the big hit game state, so it is determined whether or not the big hit is a big hit via the second small hit (S153). Specifically, in S153, when the data indicating the second small hit is set in the hit type buffer, it is determined that the big hit is via the second small hit.

When it is not a big hit via the second small hit in S153, that is, when it is a big hit via the first small hit, the big hit flag is reset (S157) and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the special symbol normal processing (S300). The value is updated to the corresponding value (S158), and the process ends. As a result, when it is not a big hit via the second small hit, that is, when it is a big hit via the first small hit, it becomes a low base state.

On the other hand, when it is a big hit via the second small hit in S153, the time saving flag is set (S154). As a result, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the big hit via the second small hit, the gaming state shifts to the time saving state and the high base state. Then, "100" is set in the time reduction counter (S155). As a result, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit via the second small hit, if the next small hit does not occur, the period until the variable display which is the result of the loss display is executed 100 times (the first small hit). When a big hit via the route occurs, it will be continuously controlled to the time saving state and the high base state). In the present embodiment, when the time saving flag is set and the time saving state is controlled, it is determined that the time saving state is in the normal symbol process processing, and the time saving state is controlled.

Next, a process for transmitting the time saving state designation command is performed (S156). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the control is performed in the high base state and the time saving state. Then, the jackpot flag is reset (S157), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S158), and the processing is terminated.

Next, among the effects executed by the effect display device 9, the launch guidance effect will be specifically described. FIG. 20 is a display screen view showing the launch guidance effect executed by the effect display device 9 over time. The launch guidance effect includes the navigation lottery effect and the navigation effect described below.

Each time the game ball that has passed through the effect gate 61 is detected by the effect gate switch 60, the effect port hold memory display unit 9a shows the effect port hold memory image (as shown in FIG. 20A). "○") in the figure is displayed as an increase update.

The effect opening hold memory is a predetermined upper limit number (for the effect display such as the effect gate 61, in which the start condition of the effect such as the navigation lottery effect is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the effect area. In this example, storing information within the range of "8") is called effect holding storage. In addition, the term “holding memory of the effect opening” is also used when indicating (specifying) the information of the effect stored in the hold storage.

Then, each time the start condition of the navigation lottery effect is satisfied, the effect port hold memory image is reduced and updated one by one, and based on the effect port hold memory, the navigation lottery as shown in FIGS. 20 (b) to 20 (e) is performed. The production is executed.

The navigation lottery effect is an effect executed in response to the digestion of the effect opening hold memory, and in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20B, the effect control for displaying the character image is performed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20 (c) to 20 (e), a battle effect suggesting that the game will be won in the navigation lottery may be performed. If the battle effect is not performed, for example, after the ally character 9b appears as shown in FIG. 20B, the display control is performed so that the navigation lottery effect ends without encountering the enemy character 9c. Will be. In the battle production, as shown in FIG. 20C, a display is executed in which the ally character 9b, which is the player's ally, and the enemy character 9c, which is the player's enemy, confront each other. In the battle production, when a winning result is obtained in the navigation lottery, an production that results in the ally character 9b winning the enemy character 9c as shown in FIG. 20D is executed. In the battle production, when the navigation lottery fails, the production resulting in the defeat of the ally character 9b to the enemy character 9c as shown in FIG. 20 (e) is executed. As a result, the player can intuitively grasp whether the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit or a miss.

In this embodiment, as a result of the battle effect, the characters "draw!" As shown in FIG. 20 (f) are displayed, and the battle effect is based on the next effect hold memory as shown in FIG. 20 (g). There is an effect that display control is performed to indicate that is continuously executed. In other words, by drawing the result of the battle production, it is suggested that there is a possibility of winning in the navigation lottery production from the next time onward. In this embodiment, such a battle production that suggests that the result is a draw and may be a hit in the navigation lottery production from the next time onward is called a precursor production. The precursor effect is executed in place of the navigation lottery effect indicating whether the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit or a miss.

In the navigation lottery effect, when an effect that is different from the navigation lottery as shown in FIG. 20 (e) is executed, the next navigation lottery effect is executed based on the next effect opening hold memory. Further, when the precursory effects as shown in FIGS. 20 (f) and 20 (g) are executed, the battle effects will be continuously executed in the next and subsequent navigation lottery effects. On the other hand, when a winning effect is executed in the navigation lottery as shown in FIG. 20 (d) in the navigation lottery effect, as shown in FIG. 21 (h), the navigation lottery such as "Navi GET!" Is performed. By displaying the navigation hit notification image 9e notifying that the right to execute the navigation effect has been acquired (winning the navigation lottery) on the effect display device 9, it is notified that the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit. Will be done. As a result, the player can clearly grasp that the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit.

After the navigation hit notification image 9e is displayed, the standby notification image 9f for notifying that the navigation display is in the standby state, such as "waiting", is displayed on the effect display device 9, thereby producing a navigation effect. Is informed that it is waiting. As a result, the player can easily grasp that the navigation display is in a feasible state. Such a standby notification image 9f is continuously displayed until a specific small hit state is reached in which a second small hit, which is a high base, has occurred after the large hit has occurred.

The standby notification image 9f is continuously displayed without change except when a specific small hit state is reached in which a second small hit, which is a high base, has occurred after the large hit has occurred. On the other hand, when it is decided to generate a second small hit and the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 22, as shown in FIG. 21 (j), right-handed "Aim to the right". A navigation effect is executed to notify the right-handed navigation. If the player hits the right in accordance with such a right-handed navigation notification, the player can win the game ball in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 22 controlled to the open state in the small hit game state. It becomes.

Since the launch guidance by the navigation effect such as the right-handed navigation display 9g, the launch guidance is given when the player is controlled to the big hit game state and then to the high base state based on the V prize in the small hit game state. By following the launch guidance, it becomes possible to control the high base state, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

In a small hit game state such as the second small hit, when the game ball received in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 22 enters the V winning area 22a and is detected by the V winning switch 24, FIG. 21 As shown in (k), a V winning notification display 9h for notifying that a V winning has occurred, such as "V winning GET!", Is executed. After that, a jackpot display effect (fanfare effect) for notifying that a jackpot has occurred is executed, and control of the jackpot game state is started.

In this example, the upper limit value of 8 data can be stored as the effect opening hold storage, but for example, an extremely large number of data such as 16 upper limit can be stored, and based on the data, FIG. 20 And many navigation lottery effects as shown in FIG. 21 may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the effect.

Next, the timing of the effect control of the effect control microcomputer 100 when the launch guidance effect as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is executed will be described. FIG. 22 is a timing chart of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 100 when the launch guidance effect is executed.

In FIG. 22, the determination of the navigation effect, the determination of the precursor effect, the precursor effect, the navigation lottery effect, the standby display, the start port switch (first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a), and the hit determination of the special symbol. , The variable display of the special symbol, the big winning opening, and the state of the navigation effect are shown according to the passage of time.

First, when the game ball enters the effect gate 61, the effect gate switch 60 is turned on, and the game ball is detected, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the hit of the navigation effect as shown in (A). Lottery) will be held. When the determination result of the determination of the navigation effect is successful, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not there is a precursor effect and the number of executions when the effect is executed, as shown in (B). Although the details will be described later, even when the determination result of the navigation effect determination is not successful, the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the presence or absence of the precursor effect and the number of executions when the effect is executed. ..

In this embodiment, by determining the number of times the precursor effect is executed, the timing of the hit notification for notifying that the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit is determined. For example, if it is decided to execute the precursor effect twice, the precursor effect (battle effect (draw)) is executed twice, then the navigation lottery effect (battle effect (win)) is executed, and the navigation lottery effect ends. It will be notified. Therefore, the timing of the hit notification is determined by determining the number of times the precursor effect is executed. By being able to determine the timing of the hit notification in this way, it is possible to prevent the notification from becoming monotonous and enhance the interest of the game.

When it is decided to execute the precursor effect, the execution of the precursor effect (battle effect (draw)) is started. Then, as shown in (C), the predetermined number of precursory effects (battle effect (draw)) is executed based on the effect port hold memory (see FIGS. 20 (f) and 20 (g)). Next, as shown in (D), the execution of the navigation lottery effect (battle effect (winning)) is started, and at the end of the navigation lottery effect, the hit notification as shown in FIG. 21 (h) is notified. Is done. In addition, when the judgment result of the navigation effect is a hit, the navigation effect flag indicating that the judgment result of the navigation effect is a hit is set to the ON state when the hit notification is performed in the navigation lottery effect. The navigation effect becomes executable, and the "waiting" display (FIG. 21 (i)) is performed as shown in (E).

Then, when the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14a detects a game ball that has won a prize as in (F), the game control microcomputer 560 executes a hit determination as in (G). To. When the above-mentioned navigation effect flag is set to the ON state and the judgment result of the hit determination is the second small hit, the second small after the variation display of the special symbol is executed as shown in (H). The hit display result is derived and displayed, and is controlled to the small hit game state in which the large winning opening is opened for 0.5 seconds as shown in (I).

When the second small hit is achieved in this way, as shown in (J), a navigation effect for right-handed navigation notification as shown in FIG. 21 (j) is executed. If the player makes a right-handed hit in accordance with such a right-handed navigation notification, it becomes easy to make the game ball win a prize in the large winning opening.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as the effect control means will be described.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in the command analysis process, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. Further, in the command analysis process, when the display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, among the processes according to the control state, in order to perform various effects such as the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704. , Select the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for selection determination of various effect contents is executed (S706). After that, it shifts to S702.

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. May be good. The fluctuation pattern command consists of specific data that is necessary to specify the fluctuation display mode such as the length of the fluctuation time and the fluctuation display result (small hit display result, missed display result, small hit type). It is a command. The variation display is controlled to be executed at the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern command. In addition, the stop symbol when executing the effect control that fluctuates the effect symbol is determined whether it is a miss or a small hit based on the display result specification command, and a small hit when it is a small hit. Determined based on determining the type.

Next, the navigation effect determination table used for the hit determination of the navigation effect will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a navigation effect determination table in a tabular format. The navigation effect determination table of FIG. 24 is stored in the ROM 102 and is used for determining the navigation effect in the low base state.

In the navigation effect judgment table of FIG. 24, SR1 (numerical value of 0 to 499) for determining the navigation effect hit is determined for each of the navigation effect hit (the navigation effect is executed) and the navigation effect off (the navigation effect is not executed). A total of 500 values (range) are assigned. Regarding the allocation of SR1, the number of SR1 allocated is shown in each table for the sake of clarity. In the navigation effect determination table of FIG. 24, data is set in relation to the ratio of "per navigation effect <out of navigation effect".

Next, the precursor effect determination table used for determining the presence / absence of the precursor effect and the number of executions when the precursor effect is executed will be described. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a precursor effect determination table in a tabular format. The precursor effect determination table (at the time of hit) of FIG. 25A is stored in the ROM 102, and when a hit determination is made in the determination of the navigation effect, the presence / absence of the precursor effect and the number of executions when the precursor effect is executed are determined. Used. Further, the precursor effect determination table (at the time of deviation) of FIG. 25B is stored in the ROM 102, and when the deviation determination is made in the determination of the navigation effect, the presence / absence of the precursor effect and the number of executions when executing are determined. Used for If it is decided to execute the precursor effect using the precursor effect determination table (at the time of hit), the navigation lottery effect is executed after the determined number of precursor effects are executed, and the navigation lottery effect is executed. At the end, a hit notification (FIG. 20 (d)) is given. In addition, when it is decided to execute the precursor effect using the precursor effect determination table (at the time of loss), the navigation lottery effect is executed after the determined number of precursor effects are executed, and the navigation lottery effect is executed. At the end, the disconnection notification (FIG. 20 (e)) is given.

In the precursor effect determination table (at the time of hit) and the precursor effect determination table (at the time of loss) of FIG. 25, the decision items are "do not execute", "execute (number of executions: 1)" to "execute (number of executions: 7)". ) ”Is assigned a judgment value for determining the precursory effect. In the example shown in FIG. 25, the ratio to which the determination value is assigned is shown in order to clarify the explanation. That is, the determination ratio determined for each of the determination items of "do not execute", "execute (number of executions: 1)" to "execute (number of executions: 7)" is shown.

As shown in FIG. 25, in this embodiment, the precursor effect determination table (at the time of hit) has a higher ratio of executing the precursor effect and the number of executions is larger than that of the precursor effect determination table (at the time of loss). Judgment values are assigned so as to be. With this configuration, the presence / absence of the precursor effect and the number of executions are higher when the precursor effect is executed and when the precursor effect is continuously executed more often. It is possible to focus on and enhance the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, the precursor effect is not executed when the number of stored effects on hold is 0, but it may be possible to execute the effect even when the number of stored memory on the effect port is 0. However, when the number of stored storages in the production port is 0, it is not certain that the next navigation lottery effect will be executed. Therefore, if a series of effects spanning a plurality of effects is executed, the effects will be interrupted in the middle, which makes the effect feel strange. May occur. Specifically, even if a battle production (draw) is executed as a precursor production, the battle production (corresponding to a rematch) by the next navigation lottery production (or precursor production) does not start immediately because there is no memory for holding the production port. , There is a risk of making the production feel like it was interrupted in the middle. Therefore, it is desirable not to execute the precursor effect when the number of stored memory of the effect port is 0. If the precursor effect can be executed even when the number of stored memory of the effect port is 0, for example, the number of executions may be determined in advance using a table or the like, or the game ball may produce the effect. Every time the player passes through the gate 61, a lottery may be drawn to determine whether or not to execute the precursor effect.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S500, and then performs any process of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. Both the control related to the produced effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process process.

Navi lottery effect processing (S500): Performs a process related to the navigation lottery effect. The specific processing contents of S500 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29.

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

Fluctuation effect start processing (S801): In the effect display device 9, for example, the variation display, which is an effect corresponding to the variation display of a special symbol, such as the navigation effect shown in FIG. 21 (j), is started. Control. Further, in response to the display result of the special symbol, for example, the effect result of the variable time effect such as the navigation effect shown in FIG. 21 (j) is determined. Corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, the effect pattern of the effect during fluctuation is selected, and the time of the effect time timer that measures the effect time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during effect during fluctuation (S802).

Process during effect during fluctuation (S802): Controls the switching timing of each state constituting the effect pattern, and monitors whether or not the effect time measured by the effect time timer has expired. Then, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect stop process (S803) at the time of fluctuation in order to end the effect at the time of fluctuation based on the end of the effect time or the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. Update to value.

Fluctuation effect stop processing (S803): Controls to stop the variation effect and display the effect result corresponding to the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Big hit display processing (S804): When a big hit occurs in response to the V winning in the V winning area 22a after the end of the variable production time, a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit, etc. Display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot game in-game process (S805).

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

Round post-processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

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

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above processes, the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and produces the effect at the time of variation. Determine the result.

Then, in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, it is possible to recognize that the time reduction state is based on the time reduction state designation command, so that the effect device such as the effect display device 9 performs a unique effect according to the time reduction state. be able to.

For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, data for identifying the state of the game state based on the normal state designation command, the time saving state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. Is memorized, and the game state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the game state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 has an effect mode according to the current game state. It is possible to execute the variable display of the effect symbol.

In addition to the fluctuation pattern, information on whether or not to make a big hit, and if the type of big hit can be specified, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, Then, the effect result of the effect at the time of fluctuation may be determined based on the information of the type of the jackpot.

Next, the specific processing contents of the navigation lottery effect processing (S500) shown in FIG. 26 will be described. 27, 28, and 29 are flowcharts showing the navigation lottery effect processing. In the navigation lottery effect processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the following processes.

First, it is determined whether or not the effect gate switch 60 is turned on and the entry of the game ball into the effect gate 61 is detected (S510). If the effect gate switch 60 is not turned on in S510, the process proceeds to S514 described later. On the other hand, when the effect gate switch 60 is in the ON state in S510, it is determined whether or not the production port hold storage number is the upper limit value (for example, 8) (S511).

When the production port hold storage number is not the upper limit value in S511, a random number value SR1 for determining the navigation effect is extracted, and the extracted value is used as the effect port hold storage information as the effect port hold storage provided in the RAM 103. It is stored (stored) in the storage area in the buffer, and the number of storages on hold at the production port is added by +1 (S512). The effect opening hold storage buffer is a storage area (hold storage buffer) capable of storing a plurality of data such as random values used for the navigation lottery effect as the effect port hold storage information, and is a hold storage provided in the game control microcomputer 560. A storage area having a structure similar to that of a buffer. The effect port hold storage buffer is provided with a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (8 in this example) of the effect port hold storage number. In the effect opening hold storage buffer, data are stored in order in a plurality of storage areas according to the storage order, and the stored data are read out in order from the data with the oldest storage time. Next, the effect opening hold memory display is displayed by adding +1 (S513), and the process proceeds to S514. On the other hand, when the production port hold storage number is the upper limit value in S511, the production port hold memory cannot be increased, so the process proceeds to S514.

In S514, it is determined whether or not the current state is the low base state (S514). In the effect control microcomputer 100, a process of storing game state data in the processing area of the RAM 103 for recognizing whether the game control state is a low base state (normal state) or a high base state. Is performed in the command analysis process. Specifically, such game state data is set to a value that specifies a low base state (non-time saving state) in the initial state, and when a time saving state specification command is received, the game state data is set to a high base state (non-time saving state). A process is performed in which the game state data is set to a value that specifies the low base state (non-time saving state) when the normal state specification command is received. In S514, by confirming the value of such game state data, it is determined whether or not the current state is the low base state.

Next, when the S514 is not in the low base state, that is, when it is in the high base state, a specific movie image (for example, an image such as a movie in which a character appearing in the navigation lottery effect operates based on a specific story). Is displayed, the high-base medium-effect processing is performed (S537), and the processing is terminated. As a result, in the high base state, the navigation effect is not determined and the navigation lottery effect is not executed. In the high-base medium effect processing for displaying a specific movie image in S537, it is desirable to perform an effect that suggests whether or not a small hit will occur based on the variable display of the special symbol. As an example of an effect suggesting whether or not a small hit is obtained based on such a variable display of the special symbol, for example, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the effect display device 9 In a relatively small display area such as a corner, it is possible to variablely display a small effect symbol (so-called small symbol) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them to suggest whether or not a small hit is achieved. The effect of displaying various display results may be performed.

On the other hand, when the base is low in S514, it is determined whether or not the navigation lottery effect executing flag is set (S515). The navigation lottery effect executing flag is a flag set by S548 when the navigation lottery effect is executed. When the navigation lottery effect executing flag is set in S515, the process proceeds to S531 described later. On the other hand, when the navigation lottery effect executing flag is not set in S515, it is determined whether or not the precursor effect executing flag is set (S515a). The precursor effect executing flag is a flag set by S546 when the precursor effect is executed. When the precursor effect executing flag is set in S515a, the process proceeds to S560 described later. When the precursor effect executing flag is not set in S515a, it is determined whether or not the navigation effect flag is set (S516). The navigation effect flag is a flag set by S535 at the end timing of the navigation lottery effect when it is determined to be a hit by the determination of the navigation effect.

When the navigation effect flag is set in S516, it is not necessary to execute the navigation lottery at this stage, so the process ends. On the other hand, when the navigation effect flag is not set in S516, the process proceeds to S517 and subsequent processes in order to execute the lottery for the navigation effect.

In S517, it is determined whether or not there is the effect storage port hold storage information (S517). When there is no effect hold storage information, the process ends because there is no effect hold storage information to be determined for the navigation effect. On the other hand, when there is the effect storage port hold storage information, it is determined whether or not the precursor effect execution decision flag indicating that the precursor effect is determined to be executed is set (S517a). If the precursor effect execution decision flag is set, the process proceeds to S539, which will be described later. If the precursor effect execution decision flag is not set, the navigation effect is determined by lottery to determine whether or not to execute the navigation effect (S518). In S518, the data of the random number value SR1 for the navigation effect hit determination as the effect port hold storage information stored in the oldest time is read from the effect port hold storage buffer, and the data and the navigation effect determination table of FIG. 24 are used. Then, a process of drawing a lottery as to whether or not to execute the navigation effect is performed. Then, the number of effect opening hold storage is subtracted by -1 (S519), and the number of effect port hold storage display displayed by the effect port hold storage display unit 9a of the effect display device 9 is decremented by -1 and updated (S520). In S519, when the number of storages on hold at the effect port is subtracted by -1, the oldest data read in the storage area on hold at the effect port is deleted in the storage area, and the remaining data is the contents of each storage area in order from the oldest data. By moving forward one by one and changing the storage area, the data in the storage area is shifted so that the oldest data among the remaining data becomes the data to be read next.

Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the determination of the navigation effect of S518 is a hit (S540). When it is determined in S540 that it is a hit, the precursor effect determination table (at the time of hit) shown in FIG. 25A is used to determine whether or not to execute the precursor effect and the number of executions when executing (S541). .. On the other hand, when it is determined that the S540 is out of alignment, the precursor effect determination table (at the time of deviation) shown in FIG. 25 (b) is used to determine whether or not to execute the precursor effect and the number of executions when the precursor effect is executed. S542). In this embodiment, in order to determine whether or not to execute the precursor effect at different ratios and the number of executions when the precursor effect is executed according to the determination result of the determination of the navigation effect, the presence or absence of the precursor effect and the number of executions are focused on. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

When it is determined in S541 or S542 to execute the precursor effect (Y in S543), the number of executions determined at the same time is set in the precursor effect remaining number counter indicating the remaining number of times to execute the precursor effect (S544), and the precursor effect is executed. The effect execution decision flag is set (S544a). Then, a process of starting the execution of the precursor effect (battle effect (draw)) is performed (S544), and the precursor effect execution flag is set (S545).

When it is determined in S541 or S542 that the precursor effect is not executed (N in S543), the process of starting the execution of the navigation lottery effect is performed (S547), and the navigation lottery effect execution flag is set (S548). For example, in S540, the determination result is stored, and in S547, based on the determination result stored in S540, the content of the navigation lottery effect (for example, no battle effect, battle effect (win) or battle effect (defeat)). Either) may be determined and executed.

Further, when it is determined in S517a that the precursor effect execution determination flag is set, the number of effect port hold memory is subtracted by 1 (S549), and the effect is displayed on the effect port hold memory display unit 9a of the effect display device 9. The number of mouth-held memory displays is updated by subtracting 1 (S550). Next, if the value of the precursor effect remaining number counter is not 0 (N in S552), the process proceeds to step S545 to start the execution of the precursor effect following the previous time. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor effect remaining number counter is 0 (Y in S552), the precursor effect execution determination flag is reset (S553), the process proceeds to step S547, and the execution of the navigation lottery effect is started. ..

Further, when the navigation lottery effect executing flag is set in S515 described above, the navigation lottery effect executing process is executed (S531). In the process during execution of the navigation lottery effect, the display of the navigation lottery effect as shown in FIGS. 20B to 20E is executed. In S531, data for executing a predetermined battle effect according to the timing of the process timer for the navigation lottery (data when the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit and data when the result is not correct are stored in the ROM 102. (Selected according to the judgment result of the navigation effect), and each time the navigation lottery effect process is executed, the battle effect is executed by using the data according to the time of the process timer for the navigation lottery. Will be done.

Then, based on confirming whether or not the timing of the process timer for the navigation lottery effect has reached the end time of the running navigation lottery effect, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the navigation lottery effect ( S532). When it is not the end timing of the navigation lottery effect in S532, the process ends in order to continue the navigation lottery effect. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the navigation lottery effect in S532, the navigation lottery effect is ended and the navigation lottery effect execution flag is reset (S533). Then, it is determined whether or not the effect result of the navigation lottery effect that has finished execution is the hit effect result (S534), and if it is out of the process, the process is terminated, while if it is a hit, the above-mentioned navigation effect flag is set. (S535) indicates that the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit, and further, after displaying the navigation hit notification image 9e such as "Navi GET!" In FIG. 21 (h), FIG. 21 (i). ), A waiting notification image 9f such as “waiting” is displayed (S536), and the process is terminated.

Further, when the navigation lottery effect executing flag is set in S515 described above, the navigation lottery effect executing process is executed (S531). In the process during execution of the navigation lottery effect, the display of the navigation lottery effect as shown in FIGS. 20B to 20E is executed. In S531, data for executing a predetermined battle effect according to the timing of the process timer for the navigation lottery (data when the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit and data when the result is not correct are stored in the ROM 102. (Selected according to the judgment result of the navigation effect), and each time the navigation lottery effect process is executed, the battle effect is executed by using the data according to the time of the process timer for the navigation lottery. Will be done.

Then, based on confirming whether or not the timing of the process timer for the navigation lottery effect has reached the end time of the running navigation lottery effect, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the navigation lottery effect ( S532). When it is not the end timing of the navigation lottery effect in S532, the process ends in order to continue the navigation lottery effect. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the navigation lottery effect in S532, the navigation lottery effect is ended and the navigation lottery effect execution flag is reset (S533). Then, it is determined whether or not the effect result of the navigation lottery effect for which the execution has been completed is a hit effect result (S534), and if it is off, an image indicating that the battle effect has been defeated is displayed (S535a), and the process is performed. finish. On the other hand, when it is a hit, an image showing that the player has won the battle effect is displayed (S535b). Then, by setting the above-mentioned navigation effect flag (S535), it is shown that the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit, and further, the navigation hit notification image 9e such as "Navi GET!" In FIG. 21 (h). Is displayed, a standby notification image 9f such as “waiting” in FIG. 21 (i) is displayed (S536), and the process is terminated.

Further, when the precursor effect execution flag is set in S515a described above, the precursor effect execution process is executed (S560). In the process during execution of the precursor effect, the display of the precursor effect as shown in FIGS. 20 (b), (c), (f), and (g) is executed. In S560, data for executing a predetermined precursor effect (battle effect (draw)) according to the time of the process timer is used, and each time the process during execution of the precursor effect is executed, the time of the process timer is adjusted. By using the data, the precursor effect (battle effect (draw)) is executed.

Then, based on confirming whether or not the timing of the process timer has reached the end time of the precursory effect being executed, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the precursory effect (S561). When it is not the end timing of the precursor effect in S561, the process is terminated in order to continue the precursor effect. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the precursor effect in S561, the precursor effect is ended and the precursor effect executing flag is reset (S562). Then, an image showing that the result of the battle effect is a draw is displayed (S563), the value of the precursor effect remaining number counter is subtracted by 1 (S564), and the process is terminated.

The determination of the navigation effect using the navigation effect determination table is not limited to the low base state, and may be executed in the high base state.

Further, when the precursor effect execution decision flag is set, the navigation effect is not determined. For example, the precursor effect determination table (at the time of deviation) is used to determine the execution of the precursor effect. In that case (that is, when it is determined that the navigation lottery effect that is defeated by the battle effect is executed after the precursor effect), the navigation effect may be determined. Further, as a result, if a hit occurs, the navigation lottery effect that wins the battle effect after the precursory effect may be executed (that is, the content of the navigation lottery effect after the precursory effect can be switched). Further, when the content of the navigation lottery effect after the precursor effect is switched in this way, the precursor effect may be executed in an effect mode different from the normal mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the battle effect is executed by the precursor effect and the navigation lottery effect, but different effects may be executed between the precursor effect and the navigation lottery effect.

Further, in this embodiment, the navigation effect flag is set and the navigation effect is not determined when the user is on standby, but it may be performed. In this case, if it is determined to be a hit during standby, the standby display may be performed in a mode different from the normal mode. In addition, if it is determined to be a hit during standby, the right to perform a navigation effect may be stocked.

Further, in this embodiment, the determination result of the navigation effect determined before the start of the precursor effect is notified at the end of the navigation lottery effect executed after the precursor effect. At the start of the navigation lottery effect executed after the precursor effect, it may be determined whether or not to perform the navigation effect again.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a variable time effect start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect start processing at the time of fluctuation, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the following processing.

In the fluctuating effect start process, the effect setting process for setting the effect pattern on the effect display device 9 is executed (S604). In the effect setting process, for example, with respect to the effect to be executed by the effect display device 9 according to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command, whether or not to execute a predetermined effect such as a navigation effect, and whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, and the navigation effect. The content of the effect when the predetermined effect is executed is determined. The content of the effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 31.

Next, the effect control pattern is set to any one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S605). The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the effect control pattern table according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command and the effect control pattern (effect operation) specified by the effect pattern determined in the process of S605. Among the plurality of types of effect control patterns, the effect control pattern corresponding to the designated effect pattern is selected and determined as the effect control pattern used for the effect display of the effect display device 9 at the time of the variable display of the special symbol this time. ..

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, in the effect display device 9 during the variation display period from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display of the display result. A plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect display in the display area are stored as the effect control pattern at the time of fluctuation.

Further, each fluctuation display of the effect control pattern is a variation display of a special symbol such as an effect control process timer set value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, a voice control data, a lamp control data, and an end code. It includes control data for controlling the production operation such as the production corresponding to the above, and the contents of various production controls, the switching timing of the production control, and the like are set in chronological order.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the effect control pattern selected in S604 (S606). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S607).

After executing the process of S609, the effect control CPU 101 executes the effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). , Various lamps as production parts, and speakers 27) as production parts are started to be controlled (S608). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9 according to the display control execution data. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S609), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during effect during fluctuation (S802) (S610). ).

Next, the effect setting process executed by S604 of the effect start process at the time of fluctuation will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. In FIG. 31, the process of setting the navigation effect in the effect setting process will be described as a typical example, and the processing contents related to the setting of other effects will be omitted. In the effect setting process, the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) performs the following processes.

First, it is determined whether or not the navigation effect flag is set (S631). If the navigation effect flag is not set in S631, the process proceeds to S639 described later. On the other hand, when the navigation effect flag is set in S631, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display this time is the second small hit (the high base state is reached after the big hit based on the V prize) (S637). ). Specifically, in S637, the variation display executed this time is the second variation display executed this time based on the effect control command (display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area) received at the time of the variation display of the special symbol this time. Whether or not it is a small hit is determined.

In S637, when the second small hit occurs, the effect execution setting for executing the first navigation effect is set (S638), the navigation effect flag is reset (S642), and the process ends. The first navigation effect is an effect in which both the right-handed navigation display 9g of FIG. 21 (j) and the lighting of the right-handed lamp 50 are executed as the navigation effect on the effect display device 9. In this way, when the second small hit occurs, the navigation effect is executed by using both the effect display device 9 and the right-handed lamp 50. In the example shown in FIG. 31, when the navigation effect is executed once in S638, the navigation effect flag is reset in S642, so that the navigation effect is not executed until the lottery result is newly hit in the navigation effect determination. .. That is, the navigation effect can be executed once for each hit of the navigation effect determination.

In S637, when the second small hit does not occur (when the first small hit or the miss), the process proceeds to S639. In S639, this fluctuation display may correspond to the first small hit (it becomes a low base state after the big hit based on the V prize) or the second small hit (when proceeding directly from S631 to S639, but from S637 to S639. It is determined whether or not it is (not applicable when proceeding) (S639). Specifically, in S639, the first variation display to be executed this time is based on the effect control command (display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area) received at the time of the variation display of the special symbol this time. It is determined whether or not it is a small hit or a second small hit (a second small hit when the navigation effect flag is not set).

In S639, when it becomes the first small hit or the second small hit (the second small hit when the navigation effect flag is not set), the effect setting for executing the second navigation effect is set (S640). End the process. The second navigation effect is an effect in which only the lighting of the right-handed lamp 50 is executed as the navigation effect. In this way, when the first small hit and the second small hit when the navigation effect flag is not set, the navigation effect is executed using only the right-handed lamp 50. Become. On the other hand, in S639, when the first small hit or the second small hit does not occur, that is, when the hit is missed, the effect setting for not executing the navigation effect is set (S641), and the process ends. As a result, when the variable display result of the special symbol becomes an out-of-order display result, the navigation effect is not executed.

In the effect setting process, when the navigation effect flag is not set, there is no possibility that the first navigation effect corresponding to the second small hit is executed by proceeding to S639. Therefore, as a navigation effect, right-handed navigation Display 9g is never executed.

Further, when the navigation effect flag is set, there is a possibility that the first navigation effect corresponding to the second small hit is executed by always proceeding to S637.

According to such an effect setting process, as shown in S638, when a specific condition such as a decision to make a second small hit, which is a high base after a big hit, is satisfied, the first guiding means is used. The launch guidance is given by the right-handed navigation display 9g of the effect display device 9 of the above, and as shown in S638 and S640 of FIG. 31, as the second guidance means regardless of whether or not such a specific condition is satisfied. Since the right-handed lamp 50 is lit to guide the launch, even when the first guide means does not guide the launch, the second guide means guides the launch, so that the game ball of the special variable winning ball device 22 can be displayed. The player can surely grasp the winning state.

Further, in such an effect setting process of FIG. 31, for example, when a big hit via the second small hit occurs while the navigation effect flag is reset and the base becomes high, it is determined without following the navigation effect. As a penalty (penalty) to the player when the game is played, a function to limit the execution of the subsequent navigation effect is included.

In such an effect setting process of FIG. 31, a predetermined game does not follow the navigation effect, for example, when a big hit via the second small hit occurs while the navigation effect flag is reset and the base becomes high. As a penalty to the player when this is done, a function to limit the subsequent execution of the navigation effect is included.

Specifically, if the navigation effect flag is in the reset state in S631 of FIG. 31, the first small hit is achieved without proceeding to S637 and S638, which determine the navigation effect mode when the second small hit occurs. , S639 to S641 for determining the navigation effect mode when the vehicle is out of alignment, and as a result, the navigation effect is set to no navigation effect in S641, so that the navigation effect is restricted. As a result, when a predetermined game is played without following the navigation effect, such as when a big hit via the second small hit occurs while the navigation effect flag is reset and the base becomes high, the navigation effect is completely executed. Will not be reset. Further, as a control for limiting the navigation effect, an effect of only lighting the right-handed lamp 50 may be executed.

By controlling the execution of such a navigation effect, when the game is played without following the launch guide as in the navigation effect, the launch guide is restricted, so that the player who does not follow the launch guide. Can be suppressed from becoming advantageous.

When limiting the navigation effect, for example, the effect display device 9 may notify that the navigation effect is restricted, such as notifying by displaying a message that the navigation effect is restricted.

Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined game is played without following the navigation effect, targeting a case where a big hit via the second small hit occurs while the navigation effect flag is reset and the base becomes high. , As a penalty to the player, an example of restricting the execution of the subsequent navigation effect is shown. However, in addition to this, when a big hit via the first small hit occurs during the reset of the navigation effect flag and the base becomes low, when a predetermined game is played without following the navigation effect, As a penalty to the player, control may be performed to limit the subsequent execution of the navigation effect.

Further, as the control for limiting the navigation effect, a navigation effect control process is provided separately from the effect setting process (for example, in the effect control process process, the navigation effect control process may be provided separately from S500 and S800 to S807). In the navigation effect control process, for example, it is determined whether or not the restriction condition of the navigation effect that a big hit via the second small hit occurs while the navigation effect flag is reset is satisfied and the base is high. When the condition is satisfied, the subsequent execution of the navigation effect may be restricted, for example, in the effect setting process, a process of not performing the navigation effect is executed.

In the effect setting process as described above, when the first navigation effect is set to be executed by S637, as shown in FIG. 22 (J) in the process during the effect during fluctuation based on the setting. At the timing, the first navigation effect will be executed. Further, when the setting to execute the second navigation effect is set by S640, the second navigation effect is executed at the timing shown in FIG. 22 (J) in the process during the effect during fluctuation based on the setting. Will be done. Further, when the setting of no navigation effect is set in S641, the navigation effect is not executed in the process during the effect during fluctuation based on the setting.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect stop process (S803) at the time of fluctuation in the effect control process process. In the effect stop processing at the time of fluctuation, the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) performs the following processing.

First, the hit start 1 designation command reception flag set by the command analysis process (704) when the start designation command for the first small hit (hit start 1 designation command) is received, or the start designation command for the second small hit. When (hit start 2 designated command reception command) is received, it is confirmed whether or not the hit start 2 designated command reception flag set by the command analysis process (704) is set (S730).

In S730, when one of the small hit start designation command reception flags is not set, that is, when the variation display result of the special symbol is out of order, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the variation pattern command reception waiting process. The value is updated according to (S740), and the process ends. On the other hand, in S730, when any of the small hit start designation command flags is set, the small hit is released at the end of the process during effect during fluctuation (S804) (corresponding to the end of the variation display of the special symbol). The process timer set to the value corresponding to the V prize waiting period in the inside is subtracted by -1 (S731), and the V prize designation command reception flag that specifies that the V prize has occurred in the small hit game state is set. By determining whether or not, it is determined whether or not a V prize has occurred (S732).

When the V prize designation command reception flag is set in S732, it means that V prize has occurred during the small hit game state, and the effect display device 9 displays the V prize notification notification as shown in FIG. 21 (k). The process for executing 9h is performed (S733), and the process proceeds to S734. As a result, when a V prize occurs during the small hit game state, the player is notified of that fact, so that the player can easily grasp that the big hit game state is reached. On the other hand, if the V prize designation command reception flag is not set in S732, the process proceeds to S734 as it is.

In S734, it is set by the command analysis process (704) when a big hit start designation command (hit start 3 designation command) is received when a big hit occurs based on the occurrence of a V prize in the small hit game state. Hit start 3 Check whether the designated command reception flag is set (S734).

When the hit start 3 designated command reception flag is not set in S734, the fluctuation display stop of the special symbol is based on checking whether the value of the process timer after the subtraction update is set to "0" in S731. Later, in a predetermined period (for example, during the opening time of the large winning opening in the small hit gaming state, after the opening state in the small hit gaming state in the small hit ending process of FIG. 16 is completed, the special variable winning ball device 22 It is determined whether or not the V winning waiting period (V winning waiting period) including the predetermined residual ball discharge delay waiting time in which all the game balls are considered to be discharged has elapsed (S739).

When it is determined in S739 that the predetermined period has elapsed, it means that the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state, and the big hit does not occur. Therefore, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the variable pattern command reception waiting process. The value is updated to the corresponding value (S740), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S739 that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process ends in order to wait until the V winning waiting period in the small hit game state ends. In S739, after the open state of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit game state is completed, it is determined whether or not all the game balls in the special variable winning ball device 22 are discharged, and the game ball is concerned. The process of proceeding to S740 may be performed on the condition that all of the above is discharged.

Further, in S734, when the hit start 3 designated command reception flag is set, the process table for performing the jackpot display effect (fanfare effect) for executing the jackpot display process (S804) is selected (S735). As a result, control is performed to display the game start screen in the jackpot game state. Next, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S736), and the effect device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (S737). As a result, the execution of the jackpot display effect set by S735 is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S738), and the process ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first determining means (for example, determination of the small hit type) for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state (for example, the time saving state) and the information regarding the advantageous state are provided. It was decided that the second determination means (for example, determination of the navigation effect) for determining whether or not the notification is possible (for example, whether the first navigation effect can be executed) and the second determination means can be notified. Based on this, a specific effect (for example, a battle effect) can be executed during the period from the notification means for executing the notification and the time when the notification is determined to be possible by the second determination means until the notification is executed by the notification means. It is configured to be provided with a specific effect executing means. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification from becoming monotonous by performing a specific effect by the timing of the notification, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The advantageous state is not limited to the time saving state controlled after the big hit game shown in this embodiment. For example, a plurality of big hit game states having different advantages (for example, different numbers of rounds (balls)) are provided, and which big hit game state is controlled after V winning is determined depending on the small hit type. When configured, the advantageous state also includes being controlled to a more advantageous jackpot gaming state. Further, the information regarding the advantageous state is not limited to the first navigation effect shown in this embodiment, and may be any information related to the advantageous state. For example, it indicates the timing to aim for the V winning opening, the advantage of the big hit that is transferred after the V winning (the number of rounds (balls), whether or not it is controlled to the time saving state after the big hit game, etc.). May be good. Also, for example, in order to avoid being transferred to a jackpot with a low advantage (for example, a jackpot with a small number of rounds (balls) or a jackpot that is not controlled to a shorter time after the jackpot game), aim for the V winning opening. It may indicate a timing that should not be.

In addition, for the specific effect, the effect is continuously performed multiple times or once as a series of effects during the period from the determination that the information regarding the advantageous state can be notified to the execution of the notification. Includes those that have a complete production each time. When performing a series of effects as a specific effect, for example, after the precursor effect (battle effect, effect result is a draw) is executed once or multiple times, the navigation lottery effect (battle effect, effect result is victory) is performed. Will be executed. That is, a series of productions from the start of the battle to the determination of victory or defeat is a specific production. Further, as a specific effect, when an effect that is completed each time is performed, for example, a navigation lottery effect (battle effect, the effect result is victory (or defeat)) is executed. The specific effect may be executed at least somewhere between the time when it is determined that the information regarding the advantageous state can be notified and the time when the notification is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, the game machine plays a game by firing a game medium, and the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14) is different from the starting area. The effect region (for example, the effect gate 61) is provided, the first determination means determines whether or not to control in an advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium into the start area, and the second determination means determines. It is configured to determine whether or not to enable notification based on the entry of the game medium into the production area. By being configured in this way, it is possible to prevent the notification from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in this embodiment, the reserved storage means for storing the decision by the second determination means that has not been started as the reserved storage is provided, and the specific effect executing means has a predetermined number or more (for example, 1 or more) of the reserved storage. In some cases, it is configured so that a special specific effect (for example, a precursor effect (battle effect (draw))) can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect of the specific effect.

Further, in this embodiment, the notification means can execute the notification at a specific timing based on the determination that the notification means can be notified by the second determination means, and the specific effect can be notified by the second determination means. Then, it is started after it is determined, and ends when the notification is executed at a specific timing by the notification means based on the determination. By being configured in this way, it is possible to execute a continuous specific effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in this embodiment, a third determination means (for example, determination of a precursor effect) for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect is provided, and the specific effect execution means executes the specific effect by the third determination means. It is configured to perform a specific effect based on what has been decided. With such a configuration, by paying attention to whether or not a specific effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the notification from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As for the control of the launch guidance described above, the modification examples listed below may be applied.

When the navigation lottery effect is executed more than a predetermined number of times, the navigation effect determination may always be successful. In addition, the probability of winning in the navigation effect determination may differ depending on the setting of the game machine, and the administrator may be able to change the setting.

The navigation effect determination may be performed even during the period during which the precursor effect is being executed, that is, during the period when the precursor effect execution flag is set. In this case, the determination result may be always out of order, or conversely, it may be controlled so as to be easy to hit. For example, it can be realized by separately providing a navigation effect determination table to be used when the precursor effect execution flag is set.

In the high base state after the end of the big hit game state via the second small hit, the navigation lottery effect may not be executed.

In the high base state after the end of the big hit game state via the second small hit, the navigation lottery effect may not be executed during a predetermined period such as a period in which the deviation display is executed 100 times. ..

In the above-described embodiment, a configuration example is shown in which the game ball is launched into the game area 7 from the hitting ball launching device provided in the lower part of the game area 7, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is placed in the upper part of the game area 7. A configuration may be adopted in which a game ball is launched from the provided ball launching device into the game area 7. In this way, the player can easily hit the right side.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is a winning area in which the prize balls are paid out according to the entry (winning) of the game balls. Not limited to this, the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 may be used as a gate in which the prize ball is not paid out even if the game ball enters.

In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the effect area used for determining the navigation effect, the effect gate 61 in which the prize ball is not paid out even if the game ball enters is shown. However, the winning opening where the prize ball is paid out when the game ball enters may be used as the effect area used for determining the navigation effect.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the special variable winning ball device 22 is used as the variable winning means provided with the V winning region 22a is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable winning means provided with the V winning region 22a may be provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 22. In the case where the variable winning means provided with the V winning area 22a is provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 22, the variable winning means may be paid out in accordance with the entry of the game ball. Often, the prize balls may not be paid out.

In the above-described embodiment, the launch guidance is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 such as the right-handed navigation display 9g in FIG. 20, and is displayed by a lamp such as an LED such as the right-handed lamp 50. The launch guidance may be executed in any mode as long as it can make the player recognize that the launch guidance is provided, such as guidance by voice output from the speaker 27. Further, when displaying the launch guide on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the launch guide may be provided by any of characters, figures, symbols, characters and the like.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which only the right-handed navigation display is displayed and other effects are not executed when the small hit game state is reached. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display screen of the effect display device 9 may display a display notifying that a small hit will occur, in addition to the right-handed navigation display.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of effect gates 61 may be provided in the game area 7. In that case, a first effect gate and a second effect gate that is more difficult for the game ball to pass through are provided, and when the game ball enters the second effect gate, the game ball passes through the first effect gate. It may be determined that the navigation effect is executed at a higher rate than the case.

In the above-described embodiment, a high-probability zone for determining the navigation effect may be provided. In the high probability zone of the judgment of the navigation effect, the winning probability that the judgment of the navigation effect is a hit may be improved from the normal state, and the effect opening hold storage image may be displayed differently from the normal state. Further, in the high probability zone of the determination of the navigation effect, the effect opening hold storage image may not be displayed. The trigger for entering the high-probability zone of the judgment of the navigation effect may be when the number of times of variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times. The trigger for entering the high-probability zone for determining the navigation effect may be when the number of determinations for the navigation effect based on the entry of the game ball at the effect gate 61 reaches a predetermined number of determinations. The opportunity to enter the high-probability zone of the judgment of the navigation effect is, for example, each time the judgment of the navigation effect is made, a lottery is drawn to determine whether or not the judgment of the navigation effect is to enter the high-probability zone, and when the lottery is won, It may be. The opportunity to enter the high-probability zone of the judgment of the navigation effect may be when the V prize cannot be won in the small hit game state. The trigger for entering the high-probability zone for determining the navigation effect may be when a predetermined period has elapsed after the end of the jackpot game state. It should be noted that the trigger for entering the high-probability zone of the judgment of the navigation effect may be when the judgment of the first small hit is made.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect gate 61 is arranged at a position above the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball that wins the starting winning openings 13 and 14 is always the effect gate 61. It may be arranged to pass through. In this way, the game ball does not happen to pass through the production gate 61, and the game ball enters only the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and even though the second small hit is won, the launch guidance It is possible to prevent the situation where is not performed.

The display mode of the effect opening hold storage image corresponding to the detection of the game ball at the effect gate 61 may be different depending on the degree of expectation of the determination of the navigation effect. For example, if the expected degree of judgment of the navigation effect is low, it may be displayed in blue, if it is high, it may be displayed in red, and if the launch guidance is confirmed, it may be displayed in rainbow. In such a case, when the effect gate switch 60 detects the approach of the game ball at the effect gate 61, a predetermined navigation effect is determined, the determination result is stored, and the determination result is pre-read. You may want to do it.

As described above, when the effect gate switch 60 detects the approach of the game ball at the effect gate 61, the effect gate switch 60 determines the navigation effect in advance, stores the determination result, pre-reads the determination result, and holds the effect port. When changing the display mode of the stored image, the display mode of the effect holding storage image may be changed during the progress of the game. In that case, the display mode may be changed by the player operating an operating means such as the push button 120.

In the above-described embodiment, when the player hits the right without following the navigation effect when the second small hit occurs, or when the player hits the right without following the navigation effect, a warning sound and a warning display are displayed. , You may be encouraged to hit left.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the hit ratio of the determination of the navigation effect is constant. However, not limited to this, the hit ratio of the judgment of the navigation effect may be variable. For example, when a hit is made in the determination of the navigation effect, the hit determination ratio in the next determination of the navigation effect may be changed (increased or decreased).

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the gate 32 is provided in the left game area is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, the gate 32 is provided in the right game area, and the gate 32 in the right game area is aimed at in the high base state. When the first small hit, which becomes a low base state after the big hit game state, occurs, a message such as "Stop firing" is displayed on the effect display device 9 to display the right-handed navigation display. You may want to do it.

In the above-described embodiment, the probability of hitting the determination of the navigation effect is set to either a high probability state or a low probability state, and each time the determination of the navigation effect is executed in the low probability state. In addition, a probability transition lottery may be performed, and when a winner is won, control may be performed to shift from a low probability state to a high probability state. Such a high-probability state ends when a predetermined number of navigation effects are determined, or when a predetermined end condition such as when a predetermined time elapses is satisfied, and the state shifts to a low-probability state. do it.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the detection signal of the effect gate switch 60 is input to the effect control microcomputer 100 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the detection signal of the effect gate switch 60 is input to the game control microcomputer 560, and the game control microcomputer 560 fires based on the detection signal input from the effect gate switch 60. A process related to the guidance is executed, the launch guidance control content based on the process is instructed to the effect control microcomputer 100 by the effect control command, and based on the instruction, the effect control microcomputer 100 instructs the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform the launch guidance as described above. It is also possible to perform the effect control regarding.

As the navigation lottery effect shown in the above-described embodiment, instead of the battle effect, or in addition to the battle effect, the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each are displayed in a variable manner (also referred to as variable display). ) May be feasible. As the effect symbols, for example, the effect symbols (for example, numerical symbols, etc.) are displayed in three display areas arranged in the left-right direction, such as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, and then the display result is displayed. When it is displayed and it wins in the navigation lottery, the display result becomes a specific display result (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the display results of doublet), and when it is out of the navigation lottery, that It is also possible to execute an effect such that the display result is a display result other than the specific display result. When making such an effect, an effect that suggests the number of navigation stocks depending on the type of specific display result (for example, when the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right symbols are doublets of 7, 7, and 7), other doublets. It is also possible to execute an effect (such as an effect that suggests that the number of navigation stocks is larger than when getting doublet).

In the above-described embodiment, when the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be opened in a short opening time such as 0.5 seconds when the small hit game state is reached, the navigation effect is not executed. , Even if the player hits right in accordance with the opening of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit game state, it is difficult for the special variable winning ball device 22 to win the game ball. .. Specifically, when the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened in a short opening time such as 0.5 seconds when the small hit game state is reached, the player confirms the opened state. Even if the player hits right, the game ball does not reach the special variable winning ball device 22 in time. Further, in this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 22 having a configuration in which a large number of game balls can be expected to win by the operation of the bottom member 22e formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game balls flow down is in a small hit game state. By opening, the navigation effect is executed even when the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be opened in a short opening time such as 0.5 seconds when the small hit game state is reached. Occasionally, a large number of game balls can be made to win in the special variable winning ball device 22, and V winning is likely to occur.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 9 displays information that can specify the number of variable display times in which the high base state can be continued and information that can specify the number of navigation stocks in the high base state. May be good.

In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 9 may execute the above-mentioned variation display of the effect symbol as an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol in the high base state. For example, after displaying the effect symbols in three display areas arranged in the left-right direction, such as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, the display result is displayed for a predetermined time, and the display result of the special symbol is displayed as a small hit. When the result is obtained, the display result becomes a specific display result (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are doublet display results), and when the display result of the special symbol becomes an outlier display result, the display is performed. The effect may be such that the result is a display result other than the specific display result (outlier display result).

When the effect display device 9 executes the variation display of the effect symbol as an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol described above, the variation display and the navigation lottery effect as described above (the battle effect described above may also be used, and the variation display effect). It may be possible to execute an effect that can be displayed at the same time.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which an upper limit value is set for the number of stored storage information (directed opening reserved storage information) for performing the navigation lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such an upper limit value may not be set.

In the above-described embodiment, as the guidance means for guiding the launch, the first guide means for guiding the launch by the right-handed navigation display 9g like the effect display device 9 and the launch guidance by lighting the right-handed lamp 50 are performed. The second guiding means is shown. As the second guidance means, display is performed by a lamp such as an LED such as a right-handed lamp 50, guidance is provided by an audio output from the speaker 27, and an image display device smaller than the effect display device 9 (for example, a liquid crystal display). Any image display device such as a display device may be used) to display a specific image, etc., as long as it can make the player recognize that it is a launch guide. May be executed. Further, as the second guidance means, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, an image display different from that of the first guidance means (for example, an image display for guiding the launch with an image smaller than the right-handed navigation display 9g) is displayed. You may try to guide the launch by doing so. That is, as the second guiding means, any kind may be used as long as it provides launch guidance that is less noticeable than the first guiding means.

In the above-described embodiment, as the second guiding means for guiding the launch, an example is shown in which guidance is provided by a device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a right-handed lamp 50. However, not limited to this, as the second guiding means, an information display device provided separately from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a device provided on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displaying game information such as the number of big hits). May be used to provide launch guidance (for example, display of launch guidance images, lighting of launch guidance lamps, and various other launch guidance). In that case, information for providing launch guidance is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to an external device (for example, a hall management computer that manages various gaming machines in the game store), and the external device displays the information. The device may execute the effect control for guiding the launch.

In the above-described embodiment, as the small hit game state, before the first closing condition of when a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of opening of the special variable winning ball device 22 is satisfied. The second closing condition that the game ball wins V in the V winning area 22a, or the third closing that it is detected that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won the special variable winning ball device 22. An example is shown in which the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to the closed state at that time when the condition is satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined time after the special variable winning ball device 22 starts opening. The special variable winning ball device 22 may be controlled to the closed state only when (0.5 seconds) has elapsed. Further, the special variable winning ball device 22 may be controlled to the closed state when either the first closing condition or the second closing condition is satisfied. Further, the special variable winning ball device 22 may be controlled to the closed state when either the first closing condition or the third closing condition is satisfied.

In the above-described embodiment, the execution timing of the second navigation effect, which executes only the lighting of the right-handed lamp 50 as the navigation effect, may be the timing before the opening of the special variable winning ball device 22, and the special variable winning ball device 22 may be executed. The timing may be during the opening of the 22, or may be a timing after a while after the opening of the special variable winning ball device 22 (after a relatively short predetermined time has elapsed from the opening).

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 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. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 has another substrate (for example, the figure). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 4, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 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 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and 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 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 may similarly perform various determinations made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment, or the sound output. Control means such as a substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, or a microcomputer mounted on a sound / lamp substrate may perform the operation.

(3) In the above embodiment, the navigation lottery effect is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the effect gate 61, and when the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the effect symbol 9 is displayed. An example of executing a launch guide such as executing a navigation effect without displaying a variation of a symbol such as the above is shown. However, when such launch guidance is given, the effect display device 9 displays the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified in a variable manner (variable display) in a manner synchronized with the variable display of the special symbol. Also called) may be made feasible. For example, when performing such launch guidance, one of an effect mode in which the effect symbol is not variablely displayed and an effect mode in which the effect symbol is variablely displayed is selected, and the selected effect mode is executed. It may be. Then, an example is shown in which the launch guidance including the navigation lottery effect and the navigation effect is executed in all the gaming states until all the small hits occur. However, not limited to this, the launch guidance including such a navigation lottery effect and a navigation effect is executed when a part of the effect modes (for example, the launch effect mode) among the plurality of types of effect modes is selected. You may do so. That is, in the effect mode other than the launch effect mode, the launch guidance of the special symbol may not be executed.

(4) When the effect display device 9 variablely displays the effect symbol, the effect control microcomputer 100 is notified of the variation time, the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of pseudo-ream. Here, in the effect display device 9, the reach is a symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols), and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol) continues for a predetermined time. Stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed in a state that matches the combination of symbols aligned with the same symbol), or multiple symbols are synchronized and fluctuated in the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol Is replaced, and the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed. Further, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo-ream, which is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, although it is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation. Sliding refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display. In this way, in order to notify the variation pattern when the effect symbol is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9, one variation pattern command may be transmitted when the variation is started, and two or more of them may be transmitted. The variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by the command of. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 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 fluctuation mode may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 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 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 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, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. The game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been explained, but the game medium is enclosed and the game point (the game point) without paying the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(6) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko game machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device or the like by the detachable recording medium, and the storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by pre-installing on. 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 embodiment of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also 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 a form of directly executing using the hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which only 15 rounds of jackpots are provided as the jackpot type is shown. However, not limited to this, for example, when a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds are provided, a plurality of types of big hit types are provided and a V prize is won. When it is decided to make a big hit according to the detection of, the big hit type of the number of rounds to be executed may be selected. In that case, for example, the types of jackpots are classified into a jackpot type group in which prize balls are easily obtained (for example, a jackpot of 15 rounds) and a jackpot type group in which prize balls are difficult to obtain (for example, a jackpot of 10 rounds). It is classified into 5 rounds of big hits and 2 rounds of big hits), so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where prize balls are easily obtained is higher in the 2nd special symbol than in the 1st special symbol. May be set to.

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

(9) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which two types of gaming states are selected, one is a high base state and the other is a low base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. However, not limited to this, even if the probability of determining a small hit by the hit determination is controlled to a high probability state (probability fluctuation state) which is higher than the normal state after the end of the big hit game state. Good.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the process of controlling the small hit game state and the process of controlling the big hit game state are separately provided in the special symbol process process. However, in the above-described embodiment, since the variable winning device that opens in the small hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is shared (special variable winning ball device 22), the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, pre-opening processing and opening are in progress. The process and the open end process may be made executable by a common process process. In that case, in each of the process processes of the pre-opening process, the opening process, and the opening end process, a process for the small hit game state and a process for the big hit game state are provided to determine whether the process is in the small hit game state. , The processing in each process may be used properly according to the jackpot game state.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the gaming states that are advantageous to the player are the jackpot state, the time saving state, the high base state, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is a jackpot as compared with the normal state. Any gaming state may be used as long as it is a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state for the player, such as a probabilistic state in which the probability of being played is high.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 22, the probability change state is controlled. Probability change state control of the probability change determination device type may be executed.

(13) As the present embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is delivered to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out at hand may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the game machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame equipped with a launcher and a ball payout device, but the launcher is not limited to this, and the launcher is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions of the above may be shared, and only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, may be distributed. In this case, the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, is referred to as a game machine.

Such an enclosed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and then transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable that the enclosed game machine is provided with a counting operation means (counting button) for instructing the counting of game points. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into "possessed points" and recorded directly on a "recording medium carried by the player" such as a card or a terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. .. Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and the counting result is transmitted from the card unit to the score management server so that the score management server can perform each card ID. The player's points may be memorized.

(14) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 9 Production display device 9g Right-handed navigation display 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 15 Variable winning ball device 22 Special variable winning ball device 22a V winning area 22e Bottom member 50 Right-handed lamp 61 Production gate 100 Microcomputer for production control 560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (3)

It is a game machine capable of firing a game medium in the game area to play a game.
The first decision-making means for deciding whether or not to control in an advantageous state,
A second determining means for determining whether or not the information regarding the advantageous state can be notified in a specific manner ,
Notification means for executing notification and
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect before the notification is executed by the notification means is provided.
The notification means is
As a notification of information regarding the advantageous state, it is possible to execute a notification prompting the game medium to be launched into a specific area of the game area.
A first informing means to perform informing by the specific embodiments based on that it is determined to allow notification by the previous SL second determining means, a possible notification when it is determined to allow notification by the second determining means Including a second notification means that executes notification in a predetermined mode having lower visibility than the specific mode even when it is not determined.
A gaming machine characterized in that the rate at which notification is executed by the first notification means differs depending on whether the specific effect is executed the first time or the second time. It is a game machine that plays a game by firing a game medium.
Starting area and
It has an effect area different from the starting area.
The first determining means determines whether or not to control in an advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium into the starting region.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second determining means determines whether or not notification is possible based on the entry of the gaming medium into the effect area. A variable winning control means capable of controlling the variable winning means to a state in which the game medium can win a prize based on the decision to control the advantageous state is provided.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the variable winning control means controls the variable winning means so that it becomes difficult to win a game medium when the information regarding the advantageous state is not notified.

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