JP6856561B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of 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 means, a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give the player a (so-called pachinko machine).

The winning value is to pay out the winning ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the winning area. Further, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize when a specific display result is obtained, or for the player. It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

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

Some such game machines are configured to be capable of outputting a specific signal. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a jackpot signal (specific signal) is output from an external output terminal during all jackpot states.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-200506 (paragraph 0064)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, whether it is in a normal state or a special state, and whether a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the first identification information or by the variable display of the second identification information. No consideration is given to whether or not the predetermined conditions are met. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately outputting a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and is advantageous to the player and a special state different from the advantageous state. A variable display execution means that can control the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel, and can derive and display the display result of the variable display. As a display result of the variable display, a specific display result suggesting that the control is controlled to the advantageous state is derived and displayed, and then the advantageous state that can be controlled to the advantageous state is controlled based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area. It is possible to specify a control means, a special state control means that can control a special state, a special state control means that can control a special state in which a game value due to a special state is more likely to be given than a normal state, and a control to an advantageous state. A specific signal output means capable of outputting a specific signal and an effect executing means capable of executing an effect based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area are provided, and the advantageous states are the first advantageous state and the first advantageous state. The first specific display result suggesting that the specific display result is controlled to the first advantageous state, including the second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the advantageous state, and the second advantageous state are controlled. Including the suggesting second specific display result, the specific signal output means outputs the specific signal based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information in the normal state. After the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state, a specific signal is output based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area , and the first identification information is variable in the special state. A specific signal is output based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the display, and the specific display result is specified based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the second identification information in the special state. When the signal is output and the effect executing means is controlled to the second advantageous state, the effect executing means is controlled to the second advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area after the derivation display of the first specific display result. Ri executable der a predetermined notification effect for notifying Rukoto is capable notifying the type of the advantageous state by displaying a special mode corresponding to the type of advantageous conditions a predetermined display, variable display of the first identification information The predetermined display is hidden from the time when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result or the display result of the variable display of the second identification information until the game medium passes through the specific area, and the game medium passes through the specific area. Therefore, the predetermined display is displayed in a special mode corresponding to the type of advantageous state .
(Means 1) The gaming machine of another aspect can perform variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). , A gaming machine that can be controlled into an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is different from the advantageous state, and the first identification information is variably displayed. A portion for executing steps S110A to S113A of the first special symbol process process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, which can execute the variable display of the second identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel. After the second special symbol process process (step S25B) satisfies the same process as steps S110A to S113A and the predetermined conditions (for example, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed), the specific area (for example, the passing gate 41) is satisfied. ) Passed by the game medium (for example, the game ball), the advantageous state control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) of the first special symbol process processing (step S25A) that can be controlled to the advantageous state. A part that executes S115A to S118A, a part that executes the same processing as steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B), and a special state control means that can control a special state (for example, for game control). A portion of the microcomputer 100 that executes steps S119A to S121A of the first special symbol process processing (step S25A), a portion that executes the same processing as steps S119A to S121A in the second special symbol process processing (step S25B)), and Steps 138 IWS2208A, S2213A, S2214A, S2219A, S2220A in step 138IWS2208A, S2213A, S2214A, S2219A, S2220A in the game control microcomputer 100, A specific signal output means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that can output a specific signal (for example, a jackpot signal 1) that can specify control to an advantageous state and a part that executes S2208B, S2213B, S2214B, S2219B, and S2220B. Step S23 and step 138IWS2022A, S2022B, S2503B in step 100) are provided, and the specific signal output means can display the first identification information in a variable manner in a normal state. It is possible to output a specific signal based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol. The external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started), and the specific signal is not output based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state (for example, shown in FIG. 8-22 (1)). As described above, in the normal state, even if the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is not started), and when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state. It is possible to output a specific signal based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol. , The external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started based on the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41). According to such a configuration, a signal can be appropriately output when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific signal is a signal (for example, a jackpot signal 1) that can specify the control to the advantageous state, and the specific signal output means is determined by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state. When the condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the second special symbol is used. When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 may be started based on the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41). According to such a configuration, it is possible to identify that the game machine is controlled in an advantageous state outside the game machine.

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, special signal output means (for example, step S23 and step in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting a special signal (for example, a jackpot signal 2) corresponding to a special state and an advantageous state. (Part that executes 138IWS2022A, S2503B), the special signal output means can output a special signal using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the jackpot signal 1 is External output is performed from the output terminal of terminal number "05", and jackpot signal 2 is externally output from the output terminal of terminal number "06"), and the output of the special signal is started at the same timing as the output start timing of the specific signal. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the normal state, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol by the first special symbol in the same manner as the jackpot signal 1, and the second When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 may be started based on the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41). According to such a configuration, a special signal can be appropriately output.

(Means 4) In any of means 1 to means 3, a first region (for example, a large winning opening) in which the game medium can enter in an advantageous state and a second region (for example, a large winning opening) in which the game medium can enter in a special state (means 4). For example, in a special signal output means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting a special winning opening) and a special signal corresponding to the entry of the game medium into the second region (for example, a special winning opening winning signal). The special signal output means can output a special signal by using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the jackpot signal 1 is capable of outputting the special signal). It may be configured so that it is output externally from the output terminal of the terminal number "05", and the special winning opening winning signal is output externally from the output terminal of the terminal number "07"). According to such a configuration, the state of entry of the game medium into the second region can be monitored externally.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to the means 4, the specific signal output means is determined by the variable display of the first identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied and in a special state by the variable display of the second identification information. When the condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output regardless of whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (1) and (2), the first When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), the first is in the KT state. (2) When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 may be started at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to output a signal corresponding to the state during the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 1st special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table, and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process of waiting for passing through the 1st gate. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process of waiting for passing through the 2nd gate. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd big hit end processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the way of transition of a game state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an external output signal. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the output timing of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2. It is a flowchart which shows an example of ordinary symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the normal design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing before opening of a normal electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the demo display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the demo display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process of waiting for a variable display start. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the small hit notification display color determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion production end decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end effect processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect mode of the notification at the time of passing through a gate. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production mode of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case which the setting value can be changed.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held is provided. In this example, the first hold display area 5A for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure and the second hold display for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure. A region 5B is provided. A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning opening is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Further, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first start winning opening so that the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area does not enter the area provided with the first starting winning opening. Has been done. In this way, by providing the row of nails 19 for preventing the game ball that has flowed down from the right side of the game area from entering, the game ball is launched by aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left-handed strike). The game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening only when the operation) is performed.

In this example, since the row of nails 19 is provided, the game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed. Not limited to. For example, since the first start winning opening is provided on the left side of the game area, the game ball may be configured to be able to win the first starting winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed, or the first starting winning opening may be won. A game ball may be configured to be able to win a prize in the first starting winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed by providing the mouth on the left side of the game area and also providing the row of nails 19.

A passing gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.

Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 that forms a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction to move the bottom surface. The large winning opening located below the member is changed into an open state in which the game ball can win a prize (also referred to as an open state) and a closed state in which the game ball cannot win a prize (also referred to as a closed state). The special variable winning ball device 7 moves the bottom member forward in the jackpot game state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the rear, and the opening control is executed so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning opening for small hits and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening are provided. FIG. As shown in, a special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and a variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction. By moving forward and backward, the game ball can be won in the special winning opening and the second starting winning opening located below the bottom member (also called the open state) and the game ball cannot be won in the closed state (closed state). Change to). The special variable winning ball device 17 has a bottom member in a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward, and the opening control is executed so that the special winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front when the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening, which is the winning area, is executed.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed so as to be slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, the game ball dropped on the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed. If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state, it moves on the special variable winning ball device 7 from the upper left to the lower right, and falls on the variable winning ball device 6B below it.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed in such a manner that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 17 are formed. The game ball on the winning ball device 6B moves from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B when the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state. Go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed on the variable winning ball device 6B without winning a prize. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is open, the game ball wins the second starting winning opening and the special variable winning ball The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward and the special winning opening is in the open state, the game ball wins the special winning opening. Further, if the special winning opening is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and falls toward the out opening as it is.

Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of regulation pieces for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom surface member. There is. In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with a restricting piece, so that the game flows down from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back component, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case without the regulation piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. However, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 17 are arranged. The bottom member of the ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the variable winning ball device 6B is used as the special variable winning ball device. Since the game ball is configured to flow toward 17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that it is.

A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the large winning opening is provided in the large winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is open-controlled and the large winning opening is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed and controlled to close the large winning opening, the player cannot pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage.

A switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of winning balls is smaller than that when the game ball wins the large winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) through other winning holes such as the first starting winning opening 1 and the second starting winning opening. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is open-controlled and the special winning opening is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed and controlled and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot obtain the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball through the special winning opening. It will be a disadvantage.

Further, in the second start winning opening, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a winning game ball in the second starting winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

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

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a passing gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening), a variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening), and a special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) Is provided on the right side of the gaming area, so when the player is in a big hit game or in a KT state (so-called small hit time), the player aims at the right side of the gaming area and performs a firing operation (so-called right-handed operation). )I do.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41, the passing gate 41 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the passage gate 41 also plays a role as an operating region because the game shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that serves as both a normal starting region and an operating region.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (so-called left-handed operation) aiming at the left side of the gaming area. When the player performs a left-handed operation by rotating the ball striking handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol is displayed. The first special figure game by the device 4A is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit". .. In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". Even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, resulting in a "small hit".

After the display result in the first special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, prepare multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening, and gaming states (normal state, probability change state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) after the big hit game state. , The jackpot type is set according to these. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a probability variation state, a KT state, or a high base state according to the jackpot type.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

In the KT state, KT control is executed, which is more likely to be a small hit than in the normal state. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hit game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than that in the big hit game state, but it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the high base state, the control (time reduction control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shorter than the normal state is executed (time reduction state). Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed by improving the probability of becoming the game ball from the normal state. The high base state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

The probabilistic state, KT state, and high base state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. To do. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called a number cut (number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for the player, a probability variation state, a KT state, and a high base state, and the display result in the special figure game is "big hit". The pachinko game machine 1 controls the same as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (when a predetermined return process is not executed after the power is turned on, for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in a state of being reset.

When the jackpot game is completed and the game state is controlled to the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (right-handed operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. When the player performs a right-handed strike operation on the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In the second special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit". If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the second special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. After the display result in the second special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the small hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed).

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) Detect signals (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on) are taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a solenoid 81, a solenoid 82, a signal for turning on the solenoid 83, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or a prize-winning door. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process (step S25A). By executing the first special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the first special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like. (Details will be described later). Further, the CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process process (step S25B). By executing the second special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the second special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like. To. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to simultaneously execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel.

Following the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25A shown in FIG. 4 as the first special symbol process process. In this first special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the first start winning prize determination process (step S101A).

In the first start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning in the first starting winning opening, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening, a random value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information in the first hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102. Will be done. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the first hold storage number, the effect control board 12 is transmitted to send the effect control command for designating the determination results such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the first hold memory number, and the look-ahead determination. The settings are made. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is produced from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the first special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

After executing the first start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110A to S121A according to the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110A to S121A) of the first special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The first special symbol normal process in step S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this first special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game based on the presence or absence of reserved information and the like. Further, in the first special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" or "big hit" is set based on the random value for determining the display result. The jackpot type of the case is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the first special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. .. After that, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the first special symbol normal processing ends.

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The first variation pattern setting process in step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “1”. In this first fluctuation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are set using random values for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". It includes the process of deciding which one to use. In the first variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the first variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The first special symbol variation process in step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. In this first special symbol variation process, the process of setting the first special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol are measured. Processing to be done is included. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the first special symbol variation processing is completed. To do.

The first special symbol stop process in step S113A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “3”. In this first special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A stops the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the first special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The process of making settings is included. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "9". If the display result is "missing", the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. .. When the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated, the first special symbol stop process ends.

The process of waiting for passage through the first gate in step S114A is executed when the value of the fourth special figure process flag is “4”. In this first gate passage waiting process, control is performed to wait for the game ball to pass through the passing gate 41. When the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 is detected, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The first jackpot opening preprocessing in step S115A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “5”. In this first big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the display result is "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening to be in the open state, etc. It is included. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "6", and the first jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process during opening of the first jackpot in step S116A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “6”. In this first big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like are used. , It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "7" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. Then, the processing during the opening of the first jackpot is completed.

The first jackpot release post-processing in step S117A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “7”. In this first big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the big winning opening has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings for ending the game state. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "6", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the first special figure Figure The value of the process flag is updated to "8". When the value of the first special figure process flag is updated, the post-processing after opening the first jackpot ends.

The first jackpot end process of step S118A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “8”. The first jackpot end process corresponds to a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period corresponding to a period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a process of waiting until the end of the jackpot game state is completed. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting probabilistic change control, KT control, and high-base control. When such a setting is made, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the first jackpot end process ends.

The first small hit release preprocessing in step S119A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “9”. This first small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the special winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". .. At this time, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the first small hit release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the first small hit in step S120A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “10”. In this first small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the special winning opening is opened, and the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. It includes processing to determine whether or not it has become. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "11", and the process during the opening of the first small hit is completed.

The first small hit end process of step S121A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “11”. The first small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the first small hit end process ends.

The process executed in the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is the same as the process executed in the first special symbol process process (step S25A). That is, in the first special symbol process process described with reference to FIG. 5, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol process process will be explained. Further, each random number value extracted in the first start winning determination process of the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is stored in the second hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as hold information.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. 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 game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 138IW)
Next, the feature unit 138IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 138IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 138IW includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Further, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state, and in this feature unit 138IW, the gaming state is set to a low probability state and a non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state). When it is controlled, when it is controlled to the first KT state (low probability / first KT state) with low probability, and when it is controlled to the first KT state (high probability / first KT state) with high probability. , High probability and may be controlled to the second KT state (high probability / second KT state).

In the first KT state, as will be described later, a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 17 is likely to be in the open state, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is extremely long, and the small hit Even if this occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins a prize in the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and a high base state is controlled so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B becomes long. Further, in the second KT state of the KT state, as will be described later, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is moved to the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. Easy to win. Specifically, in the second KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and is controlled to a low base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened.

In addition, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in this feature unit 138IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. Then, while the first special symbol may not be determined as a small hit when the first special symbol fluctuates, it may be determined as a small hit when the second special symbol fluctuates (however, the compulsion described later). Therefore, the KT state is set to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, which is advantageous to the player.

The configuration for setting the KT state to a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state is the same as in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol changes. By configuring the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state, and the KT state is set to the normal state. It may be in a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

Further, the feature unit 138IW is configured so that the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41 is 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the nail group forming the flow path of the game ball. Although details will be described later, the feature unit 138IW has a configuration in which the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to the open state based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41, and the game ball passes in the first KT state described later. The time from passing through the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41. Since it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the time required for the game to be played, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state when one game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the first KT state, the one The game ball can be directly entered into the variable winning ball device 6B.

FIG. 8-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table 138IW130a. The jackpot determination table 138IW130a is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with a random number for jackpot determination is set. The jackpot determination table 138IW130a includes a jackpot determination table at the time of non-probability change used in a non-probability state (low probability state (low probability / non-KT state, low probability / first KT state)) and a probability change state (high probability state (high probability)). / 1st KT state, high probability / 2nd KT state)) There is a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change. Each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 8-1 (A) is set in the non-probability change jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 8-1 (A) in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) is the jackpot determination value.

8-1 (B) and 8-1 (C) are explanatory views showing the small hit determination tables 138IW130b and 130c. Of these, FIG. 8-1 (B) shows a small hit determination table 138IW130b for the first special symbol used when executing the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-1 (C) shows a small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol used when executing the variation display of the second special symbol. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with a random number for large hit determination is set. The small hit determination tables 138IW130b and 130c include the non-probability change state (low probability / non-KT state, low probability / first KT state) used in the non-probability change state (low probability / non-KT state, low probability / first KT state), respectively. There is a small hit determination table at the time of probability change used in a high probability state (high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state). Each numerical value shown in the left column of FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) is set in the non-probability change small hit determination table, and FIG. 8-1 (B) is set in the probability change small hit determination table. ), Each numerical value described in the right column of (C) is set. Further, the numerical values shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and 8-1 (C) are small hit determination values.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), when the small hit determination table 138IW130b for the first special symbol is not assigned a small hit determination value and is not determined to be a large hit, There is no small hit. That is, if it is not determined to be a big hit, all are missed, and the small hit probability is 0%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), in the small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol, in the small hit determination table at the time of non-probability change, the big hit determination value in the non-probability change state (low probability state) ( All judgment values (225 to 65535) except 0 to 224) are assigned as small hit judgment values, and in the small hit judgment table at the time of probability change, the big hit judgment value (0 to 2249) in the probability change state (high probability state). All the judgment values (2250 to 65535) except for are assigned as small hit judgment values, and if it is not determined as a big hit, it is always a small hit and the small hit probability is 100%.

The CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the random number for jackpot determination. The random number value for jackpot determination is any one shown in FIG. 8-1 (A). If it matches the jackpot judgment value of, it is decided to make a jackpot for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and in the probabilistic state (high probability state), compared with the non-probability state (low probability state), The probability of becoming a big hit is 10 times higher. Further, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and 8-1 (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but whether or not the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is to be a small hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not.

8-1 (D) and 8-1 (E) are explanatory views showing the jackpot type determination tables 138IW131a and 131b stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination tables 138IW131a and 131b set the jackpot type to "2R normal jackpot" and "2R probability variation jackpot" based on the random number for determining the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be the jackpot symbol. , "6R normal jackpot," "6R probability variation jackpot," "9R probability variation jackpot," or "16R probability variation jackpot."

As shown in FIG. 8-1 (D), in this feature unit 138IW, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, it is determined as "16R probability variation jackpot" with a probability of 9%, and a probability of 56%. Is determined as "6R probability variation jackpot", and is determined as "6R normal jackpot" with a probability of 35%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), in this feature unit 138IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined with a probability of 10% that it is a "16R probability variation jackpot", and 50%. With a probability of "9R probability variation jackpot", with a probability of 5%, it is determined as "2R probability variation jackpot", and with a probability of 35%, it is determined as "2R normal jackpot".

The "16R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 16 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Further, the "9R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 9 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Further, the "6R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 6 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Further, the "2R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of two rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

The "6R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 6 rounds and shifts to a low probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Further, the "2R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of two rounds and is controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

In this feature unit 138IW, when "16R probability variation jackpot", "9R probability variation jackpot", "6R probability variation jackpot", and "6R normal jackpot" are obtained, a predetermined period (in this example, in this example) in each round of the jackpot game. The large winning openings are controlled to be open until 30 seconds have passed or a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls have been won, and up to 10 large winning openings can be won in each round. Is. On the other hand, in the case of "2R probability variation big hit" and "2R normal big hit", the big winning opening is controlled to be open only for a short period (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the big hit game. The number of winnings to the large winning openings that can be won in each round is about 2 to 3.

Further, in this feature unit 138IW, when the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to either the first KT state, the second KT state, or the non-KT state according to the game state before the big hit game and the big hit type. The method of transitioning the gaming state after the jackpot game will be described later (see FIG. 8-20).

8-2 to 8-4 are explanatory views showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in the feature portion 138IW. The EXT shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-4 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each fluctuation pattern.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-4, seven types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 07 for the first special symbol and decorative symbol, and a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and decorative symbol. 32 types of # 01 to # 32 are used. Hereinafter, for example, when the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or 01 to 32) is used, it means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

When executing the variation display of the first special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the first special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 8-2 (A). The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 05.

When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if it is in the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state), it is shown in FIG. 8-2 (B). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol shown for KT is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 06 to # 07.

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the second special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 8-3 (C). The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 03. Specifically, when it is determined to be out of alignment, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Further, when the small hit is determined, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when the jackpot is determined, the second variation pattern # 03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

In this feature unit 138IW, even in the non-KT state, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs, a situation occurs in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening. I will end up. Therefore, in this feature unit 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the fluctuation time is made extremely long and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is executed. By reducing the number of small hits, the frequency of small hits is reduced, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which a small hit is aimed at winning a prize ball even in a non-KT state. In the feature unit 138IW, the "frequency of small hits" is, for example, the rate of occurrence of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, small hits per unit time. The rate of occurrence of is higher than the normal state.

In this feature unit 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time even if it is a big hit. By making the time relatively long, 5 minutes, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming at the prize ball by unreasonably winning a prize in the special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, it is not necessary to lengthen the digestion of the first reserved memory as compared with the case of a small hit, so the fluctuation time is configured to be shorter than in the case of a small hit. There is.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the low probability / first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / first KT state is terminated. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, when executing the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation, the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first fluctuation shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) is selected and fluctuates. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second variation patterns # 04 to # 06. Will be decided.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), when it is determined that the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state is out of order, the second fluctuation pattern # 04 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds is used. It is determined. In addition, when it is determined that a small hit is the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 05 (opening of the second start winning opening), which is a relatively long fluctuation time of 7 seconds as a small hit. It is determined by the fluctuation pattern for preparation). In this feature unit 138IW, as described above, when the first KT state is controlled, the frequency of small hits increases, but by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning is actually achieved. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediately available. If the device 17 is controlled in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening. Therefore, in this feature unit 138IW, by securing a fluctuation time of at least 7 seconds in the first fluctuation of the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 can be used even before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 17 to the open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member fall, it is possible to win a prize in the special winning opening. It prevents a situation in which a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the 1KT state. Further, when the big hit is determined as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 06 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

Further, if the fluctuation display of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is executed, FIG. The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the 2nd to 49th fluctuations shown in E) is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation patterns # 07 to # 13 It is decided to be either. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), when it is determined that the fluctuation time is out of the range of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds, and the second fluctuation pattern # It may be determined by 07 or the second fluctuation pattern # 08 of the shortened fluctuation whose fluctuation time is as short as 1 second. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state are out of range, the second fluctuation pattern # 09 with reach may be determined. Further, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds, the second fluctuation pattern # 10 of the shortened fluctuation, and the fluctuation time is as short as 1 second. The second variation pattern # 11 of the shortened variation may be determined. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 12 with reach may be determined. The second fluctuation patterns # 07 and # 10 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold storage is not stored, and the second fluctuation patterns # 08 and # 11 store one or more second hold memories. It is a variation pattern that can be selected only when it is present. As a result, the reserved memory is quickly digested and the operating rate is increased. Further, when the jackpot is determined as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 13 with reach is determined.

In addition, the 50th variation display (that is, the final variation in the low probability / 1st KT state) is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is completed. If this is the case, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and 50th variation shown in FIG. 8-3 (F) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 50th variation in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second variation patterns # 14 to # 16. Will be decided.

In the feature unit 138IW, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, for example, the image display device 5 displays a character display such as “during chance time”. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), when it is determined that the 50th variation in the low probability / first KT state is a miss or a small hit, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "chance time is over !!". It is determined to be the second fluctuation pattern # 14 or the second fluctuation pattern # 15 accompanied by the end display. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), when a big hit is determined as the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state, a character display such as "chance time ends !!" is displayed on the image display device 5. The second variation pattern # 16 is determined with a predetermined revival display after the end display to be performed.

In addition, in this feature unit 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-2, when a big hit is made in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first fluctuation pattern # 07 having a fluctuation time of 10 seconds is displayed. It is configured to determine. This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after the transition to the second KT state, and if the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is set to a long fluctuation time, Since the change of the second special symbol executed during the big hit change of the first special symbol is configured to be a forced loss, the forced loss occurs frequently even in the second KT state, and the player makes a small hit. You will not be able to receive any profit from this. Therefore, in this feature unit 138IW, by setting the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol to a short fluctuation time, it is possible to shift to the jackpot gaming state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol before the forced loss occurs frequently. It is configured.

In addition, unlike the main feature unit 138IW, even if the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started during the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is not forcibly missed (for example, the first). If the game machine has a configuration in which the second special symbol is forcibly removed when the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol jackpot symbol is stopped), the fluctuation time of the jackpot of the first special symbol in the KT state May be a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute). This is a case where a jackpot occurs immediately on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after shifting to the second KT state, and if the fluctuation time of the jackpot is set to the same short fluctuation time as the outlier, the player You will not be able to receive any profit from small hits. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, a sufficient time that a small hit can occur at least a plurality of times. (For example, 1 minute) is configured to be secured.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability / first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 9R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state is terminated. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, if the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation is to be executed, the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the first fluctuation shown in FIG. 8-4 (G) is selected and fluctuates. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first fluctuation in the high probability / first KT state, any one of the second fluctuation patterns # 17 to # 21 Will be decided.

As in the case of the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), the fluctuation time is also determined to be out of the first fluctuation in the high probability / first KT state. It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 17 of the shortened fluctuation as short as 5 seconds. On the other hand, even when it is determined that the first variation in the high probability / first KT state is out of order, the second variation pattern # 18 with reach may be determined. Further, even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the variation pattern for preparing to open the second starting winning opening (second variation pattern # 19) may be determined. On the other hand, even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 20 with reach may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), when the jackpot is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 21 with reach is determined.

Further, in the case of executing the fluctuation display after the second fluctuation after finishing the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 9R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state, FIG. 8-4 (H). The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the second and subsequent fluctuations shown in) is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, any of the second fluctuation patterns # 22 to # 28 Is decided.

As in the case of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / 1st KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), when it is determined that the 2nd and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / 1st KT state are out of order, The second fluctuation pattern # 22 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds and the second fluctuation pattern # 23 of the shortened fluctuation with a shorter fluctuation time of 1 second may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second variation or later in the high probability / first KT state is out of range, the second variation pattern # 24 with reach may be determined. Further, when the small hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, the fluctuation time is shortened to 5 seconds, the second fluctuation pattern # 25, and the fluctuation time is further shortened to 1 second. It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 26 of the fluctuation. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 27 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns # 22 and # 25 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold memory is not stored, and the second variation patterns # 23 and # 26 store one or more second hold memories. It is a variation pattern that can be selected only when it is present. As a result, the reserved memory is quickly digested and the operating rate is increased. Further, when the jackpot is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 28 with reach is determined.

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 8-4 (I) is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (I), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 29 to # 32. ..

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (I), when it is determined to be out of order in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined to be the second variation pattern # 25 of the shortened variation with a short variation time of 1.5 seconds. May occur. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out of order in the high probability / second KT state, it may be determined to be the second fluctuation pattern # 30 with reach. Further, when the small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 31 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds is determined. Further, when the jackpot is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 32 with reach is determined.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the first KT state, and the shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is executed in the case of the second KT state. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second may be executed in the low probability state, and the shortening variation of 1.5 seconds may be executed in the high probability state.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state. Of these, FIG. 8-5 (1) shows the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 8-5 (2) shows the variable winning ball in the second KT state. The opening pattern of the device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 is shown.

First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 8-5 (1). As shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbol. When it is determined to be a normal symbol hit, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and when it is determined to be off, the off symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. In this feature unit 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the missed symbol is 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process is 0.1 seconds. After that, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball wins in the special winning opening. It will be possible. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas the variable winning ball device on the upstream side is The opening time of 6B is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation display).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed, the next variable winning ball device 6B can be opened in the next normal symbol. After a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the processing time of 0.1 seconds before opening the second start winning opening. Therefore, in the feature unit 138IW, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

Further, in the feature unit 138IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state. After 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the normal symbol fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-opening processing time of 0.1 seconds, the game ball The time required from passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the state where the normal symbol is not changed until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is longer. Since the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 to when the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B is shorter than the time when the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is already open. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B when the state is controlled. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed is likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 8-5 (2). As shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display 20 executes the variable display of the normal symbol. When it is determined to be a normal symbol hit, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and when it is determined to be off, the off symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. In this feature unit 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1.0 second, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol and the missed symbol is 0.2 second. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process is 2.6 seconds. After that, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball wins in the special winning opening. It will be possible.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is as short as 0.2 seconds. Further, in the feature unit 138IW, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened is at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol variation time 1.0 second + symbol confirmation time 0). A relatively long period of .2 seconds + time before the opening process of the second start winning opening is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long, so that it is compared with the first KT state. It is easy for the game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side, and it is easy for the game ball to win the special winning opening.

In the second KT state, a game ball is easily won in the special winning opening and a prize ball is easily obtained. Therefore, in this example, it is also called "small hit RUSH", and in the second KT state, "small hit RUSH". Character display such as "is displayed.

In this example, a small hit occurs only when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and in the KT state, the small hit is likely to occur by increasing the frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol. Furthermore, by providing a first KT state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball and a second KT state in which a prize ball is easily obtained, a small hit RUSH (in this example, the second KT state) in which a prize ball can be expected by a small hit is realized. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is not a big hit, it is configured to be a 100% small hit, and the first If a small hit is made on the variable display of the special symbol, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and if a small hit is made on the variable display of the second special symbol, it is easy to obtain a prize ball. The small hit RUSH (a game state in which the game value is likely to increase due to the small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol) in which the prize ball can be expected may be realized. In such a form, there is a state in which the prize ball cannot be expected even in the same KT state, but it is sufficient that the state of the small hit RUSH in which the prize ball can be expected is realized.

Further, in the feature unit 138IW, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed. After the lapse of 3.8 seconds, which is the sum of the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1.0 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the processing time of 2.6 seconds before opening the second start winning opening, the game ball The time required from passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the state where the normal symbol is not changed until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is longer. Since it is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled by. Therefore, in the second KT state, it is difficult for the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

In the feature unit 138IW, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is the normal symbol process process by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103). This is done by executing (see step S26). Further, in the normal symbol process processing of step S26, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), and whether it is a non-KT state, a first KT state, or a second KT state. Regardless of whether or not there is a big hit game state, it is determined whether or not to make a normal figure hit with the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%).

In this feature unit 138IW, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the symbol confirmation time are the same for each of 0.2 seconds in the first KT state and the second KT state, and the time before the opening processing of the second start winning opening is the second. The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B is changed by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state has been shown, but only in such a mode. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be different by making the fluctuation time and the symbol determination time different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the time after the second start winning opening opening process after closing the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and the time after the second starting winning opening opening process differs between the first KT state and the second KT state. The closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be different depending on the setting. In particular, if the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state is configured to have a shorter closing period (interval period) by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress winning of the special winning opening in the first KT state. ..

As will be described later, the feature unit 138IW is shown in FIG. 8-5 (1) by controlling the high base state by setting a high base flag indicating that the first KT state is a high base state. As described above, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled so that the opening time is long. Further, in the second KT state, by controlling the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be short. ing.

For example, a special flag (opening extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, it is as shown in FIG. 8-5 (1). The variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a long time. If it is controlled by the first opening pattern (long opening) and the special flag is not set, the variable winning ball device 6B shown in FIG. 8-5 (2) is opened for a short time. It may be configured to control with a two-open pattern (short open). That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and the special flag may not be set in other states including the big hit game state.

Further, even in the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B may be shortened when the final variation display in the low probability / first KT state is executed. For example, in the 50 times shortened fluctuation period of the special symbol in the low probability / first KT state, the above-mentioned special flag may be deleted in response to the 49th stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the variable winning ball device 6B being long open when performing a left-handed notification after the end of the low probability / first KT state. be able to.

As described above, when the variable winning ball device 6B is configured by using the flag (special flag) for opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B, the flag for shortening the variation display of the special symbol is further used. The variation display of the special symbol may be controlled. In this case, the special flag and the flag for shortening variation may be managed and controlled separately.

Further, the variable winning ball device 6B may be configured to be short-opened in the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, when the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to have a high opening probability in a low probability / non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are fired. It is possible to prevent the variable winning ball device 6B from winning a prize, and it is possible to prevent a right-handed operation from being performed during a low probability / non-KT state.

In this feature unit 138IW, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol having a relatively long fluctuation time is executed in the first KT state, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped and there is no hold memory of the normal symbol. This is because the device 6B is in the closed state, and it is possible to capture the second special symbol aiming at the fluctuation stop timing (in the case of a small hit, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, the passing gate By the time the game ball that has passed through 41 reaches the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, the variable winning ball device 6B does not open, and the special winning opening can be won). On the other hand, in this feature unit 138IW, by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and before reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. Is set to start, so that it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the launch operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

8-6 and 8-7 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIG. 8-6, the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8030 (H) are decorations that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of a symbol. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8030 (H), the image display device 5 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol. Control.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is to be missed. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (16R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 16R probability variation jackpot. .. The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (9R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 9R probability variation jackpot. .. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (6R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 6R probability variation jackpot. .. The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (6R normal jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the 6R normal jackpot. .. The command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is the 2R probability variation jackpot. .. The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the 2R normal jackpot. .. The command 9008 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 designation command (small hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 8 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In this feature unit 138IW, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a display result specification command immediately before the variation pattern command, so that the display result specification command received by the effect control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is Since it can be determined that the display result specification command is for the first special symbol, and the display result specification command received immediately before the second variation pattern command is a display result specification command for the second special symbol, the display result is displayed. The designation command can be used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the display result designation command for the first special symbol and the display result designation command for the second special symbol may be separated.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 does not send a display result designation command, but 15R probability variation jackpot / 9R probability variation jackpot / 6R probability variation jackpot / 6R normal jackpot / 2R probability variation jackpot / 2R normal jackpot / small hit / miss. The variation pattern command may be determined in correspondence with the above, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

The command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) capable of specifying the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol. The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) capable of specifying the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol.

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

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

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

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

The command C801 (H) is an effect control command (gate passage designation command) for designating that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

The command D000 (H) is an effect control command (first customer) that specifies that it is in the first customer waiting state (the state in which the first special symbol is not changed and the first hold memory is not stored). Wait demo display specification command). The command D001 (H) is an effect control command (second customer) that specifies that it is in the second customer waiting state (the state in which the second special symbol is not changed and the second hold memory is not stored). Wait demo display specification command). The first customer waiting demo display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the normal state. Further, the second customer waiting demo display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the KT state.

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

When the effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 8-6 and 8-7, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. The effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command related to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating the game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal processing is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. When the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A, it means that the first special symbol display device 4A is not displaying the variation of the first special symbol, and This is a case where the first big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) is not in progress.

In the first special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step 138IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first hold storage counter is confirmed.

If the first hold storage number is 0, the first customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS52A).

If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. (Step 138IWS53A), the value of the first reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the 1st reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 138IWS54A). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the first hold storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138 IWS55A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is low probability / non-KT, and the low probability / non-KT background specification command is executed. In some cases, it is determined that the state is low probability / first KT, and the low probability / first KT background specification command is executed. If the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is on, the command is high probability / first KT state. If the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off, the high probability / second KT state is determined and the high accuracy / second KT background specification command is executed. Send.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the jackpot variation of the second special symbol is in progress (step 138IWS56A). Specifically, when the second jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is achieved is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress. When it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66A without performing the processing after step 138IWS57A. As a result, when the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started during the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol, the jackpot determination value is forcibly removed regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination value is stored.

The method of forcibly removing the wire is not limited to the above. For example, when the jackpot of the second special symbol is fluctuating in step 138IWS56A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of the range as a random number for jackpot determination is performed, and the process shifts to step 138IWS58A. It may be forcibly removed regardless of whether or not the random number for determining the jackpot of is acquired.

Further, in the gaming machine that performs the small hit determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit separately from the big hit determination, when the big hit of the second special symbol is being changed in step 138IWS56A, steps 138IWS57A to 138IWS62A. A random number value (fixed value) that is out of the range is set as a random number for small hit judgment (a random number common to the random number for big hit judgment or a completely different random number) without performing the processing of. By performing the small hit determination, it may be forcibly removed regardless of which big hit determination random number was acquired at the time of the start winning.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is not in progress, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the jackpot determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 138IWS57A) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 138IWS58A). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when a random number for jackpot determination matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is decided to make a big hit (step 138IWS59A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the first special symbol (step 138IWS60A). .. Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, or 6R normal jackpot based on the random number for determining the jackpot type (step 138IWS61A), the jackpot type is stored (step 138IWS62A), and step 138IWS66A. Move to.

If the big hit is not made in step 138IWS59A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 138IWS63A). The small hit determination module is a program that determines that a small hit determination random number (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value to be a small hit. When it is decided to make a small hit (step 138IWS64A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made based on the variation display of the first special symbol (step 138IWS64A). Step 138 IWS65A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66A.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), since the small hit determination value is not assigned to the small hit determination table 138IW130b for the first special symbol, the game control is performed in step 138IWS63A. The microcomputer 100 for use has a 100% probability of not making a small hit (making it a miss).

Not limited to the processing mode shown in this example, for example, when it is decided not to make a big hit, the process proceeds unconditionally to step 138IWS66A without performing a lottery process for whether or not to make a small hit. Therefore, it may be configured so that there is a 100% probability of deviation. With such a configuration, the processing of steps 138IWS63A to S65A becomes unnecessary. Further, if it is decided not to make a big hit, it may be decided to make a small hit with a low probability.

Then, in step 138IWS66A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern setting process (step 138IWS66A). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 138IWS66A is confirmed.

In step 138IWS58A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probable change big hit determination table or the probable change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, first, whether or not the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) is set with the special figure time reduction flag indicating that the variation display of the special symbol is being shortened. (Step 138IWS1700A). In this example, it is more advantageous to execute the variation display of the second special symbol by setting the special symbol time reduction flag and performing the shortening control of the variation display of the special symbol (Fig. 8-2). ~ Fig. 8-4), a small hit is likely to occur, so the state is controlled to the KT state. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the non-variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected (step 138IWS1701A). If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the KT shown in FIG. 8-2 (B) as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected (step 138IWS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 138IWS1701A and S1702A and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 8-2 is used (step 138IWS1703A). In this example, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, after the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1704A).

Further, when the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 138IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the first fluctuation time timer and the fluctuation time. (Step 138IWS1705A), and the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 138IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step 138IWS1707A).

FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines one of the display result specification commands (display result) based on the determination result of whether or not to make a big hit and the decision result of the big hit type if it has not been transmitted yet. (1 designated command, display result 2 designated command, display result 4 designated command, display result 5 designated command) are controlled to be transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1120A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first fluctuation time timer (step 138IWS1121A), and when the first fluctuation time timer times out (step 138IWS1122A), controls to send a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1123A). ). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 138IWS1124A).

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 138IWS1125A). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is determined by, for example, that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol. If the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 shifts to step 138IWS1123A and controls to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS1123A). 1 The value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 138IWS1124A).

By executing the process of step 138IWS1125A, in this feature unit 138IW, if the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is forced. It is stopped so that a big hit does not occur at the same time in the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, if the variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly missed, the variation display result of the decorative symbol is based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in step S111A. It is controlled so that the out-of-order symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed.

If the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B (N in step 138IWS1125A), the process ends as it is.

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop processing, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state is "0" (step 138IWS2010A), and is "0". , Step 138 IWS2015A. When the value of the high base count counter is not "0", that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the CPU 103 subtracts the value of the high base count counter by "1" (step 138IWS2011A) and becomes "0". It is determined whether or not (step 138IWS2012A). If the value of the high base count counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015A. When the value of the high base count counter becomes "0", the CPU 103 resets the high base flag indicating that it is in the high base state (step 138IWS2013A), and is in the process of shortening the variation display of the special symbol. The special figure time reduction flag indicating the above is reset (step 138IWS2014A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015A.

In this feature unit 138IW, as will be described later, it is highly probable that the high base flag is set and the number of executions of the fluctuation display in the high base state is managed at the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit. / High base state (low probability / 1st KT state) and 50 times of variation display is executed. In the case of low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), when the 50th fluctuation display is completed, it is determined as Y in steps 138IWS2012A and S2012B, and the high base flag is reset in steps 138IWS2013A and S2013B. At the same time, the special time saving flag is also reset in steps 138IWS2014A and S2014B, and the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 138IWS2015A). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is set (step 138IWS2016A). When the first jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 indicates that the jackpot signal 1 (a signal indicating that a jackpot game is in progress) and the jackpot signal 2 (a signal indicating that a consecutive villa is in progress) are output to the outside. The jackpot signal output flag is set (step 138IWS2022A). In the feature unit 138IW, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 138IWS2022A, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 If the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is not in progress, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

Next, the CPU 103 sets the timer before opening the big winning opening (step 138IWS2024A), sets the opening pattern data for round 1 according to the big hit type (step 138IWS2025A), and sets the round number counter indicating the number of big hit rounds to "1". (Step 138IWS2026A), and set the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first gate passage waiting process (step 138IWS2027A).

When the first jackpot flag is not set (N in step 138IWS2016A), the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal processing (step 138IWS2028A).

In this example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol, the right-handed notification that urges the player to launch the game ball to the right of the game area can be executed. There is. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol, a launch promotion notification that urges the player to launch the game ball aiming at the passing gate 41 can be executed as a right-handed notification. ing.

However, in this example, the right-handed notification and the launch promotion notification are not executed when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, and the right-handed notification is given when the game ball wins the first start winning opening in that state. Or launch promotion notification (in this case, since the gate is waiting to pass, even if the game ball wins the first start winning opening, the variation display of the first special symbol is not started immediately, and the first hold memory is stored. Will be).

On the contrary, when the passage of the game ball at the passing gate 41 is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is low (for example, low volume sound output or small screen display). Therefore, the player may be configured to perform a left-handed notification prompting the player to launch and operate the game ball to the left of the game area. On the other hand, when the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening is detected in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the recognition degree is high (for example, loud sound output or It may be configured to perform left-handed notification by (large screen display). With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the above configuration, a player who accidentally launches a game ball to the right of the game area is given a slight left-handed notification in a mode in which the degree of recognition to the surroundings of the game machine is low. , The player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation may be configured to perform the left-handed notification in a manner in which the degree of recognition of the surroundings of the game machine is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation to return to the left-handed operation from the clerk of the game store.

Further, in the above case, the left-handed notification may be performed when the number of detected game balls at the passing gate 41, the second starting winning opening, and the special winning opening reaches a certain number. In addition, when the passing gate 41 detects a game ball a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), a left-handed notification is given, and the second start winning opening and the special winning opening are more than a predetermined number. It may be configured to give a left-handed notification when a small number (for example, one) or more of game balls are detected.

Further, for example, the detection of the game ball at the passing gate 41 does not output an external signal, while the detection of the game ball at the second start winning opening or the special winning opening is configured to output an external signal. You may.

In this feature unit 138IW, the demo display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied, but when the demo display is performed in the normal state, the passage gate 41, the second start winning opening, or the special winning opening is displayed. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demo display that has been executed may be terminated and the left-handed notification may be given.

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing a first gate passage waiting process (step S114A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has been input (step 138IWS2501A). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has not been input, the process ends as it is. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103 resets the probability change flag, the high base flag, and the special figure time reduction flag, which indicates that the state is in the probability change state, if set, and the high base number counter. The value of is cleared to 0 (step 138IWS2504A). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a first jackpot start designation command (step 138IWS2505A), and sets the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first jackpot opening preprocessing (step 138IWS2506A).

In this feature unit 138IW, the jackpot game is not started as soon as the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the first special symbol by executing the first gate passage waiting process, but the passage gate 41 On the condition that the game ball passes through and is detected by the gate switch 21, the game is configured to shift to the big hit game.

8-13 and 8-14 are flowcharts showing the first jackpot end process (step S118A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 138IWS2200A), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step 138IWS2204A. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the first jackpot flag is reset (step 138IWS2201A), and control is performed to transmit the first jackpot end designation command (step 138IWS2202A). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed in the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer (step 138IWS2203A), and the process is terminated.

In step 138IWS2204A, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 138IWS2204A). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 138IWS2205A). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS2205A), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot (step 138IWS2206A). Whether or not it is a 16R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 sets a probability variation flag indicating that it is in the probability variation state, shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2207A), and is in the process of shortening the variation display of the special symbol. The special figure time saving flag indicating that is set and the state shifts to the KT state (step 138IWS2208A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. In the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot, the high base flag is not set, so that the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) is controlled.

If it is not a 16R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 6R probability variation jackpot (step 138IWS2209A). Whether or not it is a 6R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step 138IWS62A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2212A), sets the high base flag, and shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2213A). Further, the special figure time reduction flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2214A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, in the case of a 6R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

In the case of a 6R probability variation jackpot, the high base number counter is not set only by setting the high base flag. In this case, since the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the jackpot game is started (see step 138IWS2504A of the first gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot is completed, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is controlled, and the value of the high base count counter is 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. It is determined as Y in step 138IWS2010A of the first special symbol stop processing, and the subtraction processing of the high base number counter of step 138IWS2011A is not performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

If it is not a 6R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it is a 6R normal jackpot), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2219A), and sets the special time reduction flag to enter the KT state. Transition (step 138IWS2220A). Further, the CPU 103 sets "50" in the high base number counter (step 138IWS2221A). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2223A. Therefore, in the case of a 6R normal jackpot, it is controlled to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal processing (step S110A) (step 138IWS2223A).

FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal processing in the second special symbol process processing. The state in which the second special symbol normal processing is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing. When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing, it means that the second special symbol display device 4B does not display the variation of the second special symbol. In addition, the case is not during the second big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined time) or the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened).

In the second special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step 138IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage counter is confirmed.

If the second hold storage number is 0, the second customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138IWS52B).

If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. (Step 138IWS53B), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 138IWS54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the second reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138 IWS55B). The specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step 138 IWS55A of the first special symbol normal process.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the jackpot variation of the first special symbol is in progress (step 138IWS56B). Specifically, when the first jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is achieved is set based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress. When it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66B without performing the processing after step 138IWS57B. As a result, when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started during the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol, the jackpot determination value is forcibly removed regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination value is stored.

The method of forcibly removing the wire is not limited to the above. For example, when the jackpot of the first special symbol is fluctuating in step 138IWS56B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of the range as a random number for jackpot determination is performed, and the process shifts to step 138IWS58B. It may be forcibly removed regardless of whether or not the random number for determining the jackpot of is acquired.

Further, when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress in step 138IWS56B, the small hit determination random number (a random number common to the jackpot determination random number may be used without performing the processes of steps 138IWS57B to S62B. , It may be a completely different random number) By setting an outlier random number value (fixed value) and performing a small hit judgment, it is forced regardless of which big hit judgment random number was acquired at the time of starting prize. It may be a random number.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is not in progress, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the jackpot determination random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 138IWS57B) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 138IWS58B). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when a random number for jackpot determination matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is decided to make a big hit (step 138IWS59B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 138IWS60B). .. Then, based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, it is determined whether the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot, 9R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, or 2R normal jackpot (step 138IWS61B), and the jackpot type is stored (step 138IWS62B). ), The process proceeds to step 138IWS66B.

If the big hit is not made in step 138IWS59B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 138IWS63B). The small hit determination module is a program that determines that a small hit determination random number (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value to be a small hit. When it is decided to make a small hit (step 138IWS64B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 138IWS64B). Step 138 IWS65B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS66B.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), the small hit determination table 138IW130c for the second special symbol is in the non-probability change state (low probability state) in the non-probability change small hit determination table. All the judgment values (225 to 65535) except the big hit judgment value (0 to 224) in the above are assigned as the small hit judgment values, and in the small hit judgment table at the time of probability change, the big hit judgment value (0) in the probability change state (high probability state) Since all the judgment values (2250 to 65535) except (2249) are assigned as the small hit judgment values, in step 138IWS63B, the game control microcomputer 100 is determined to make a small hit with a 100% probability. To do.

Not limited to the processing mode shown in this example, for example, when it is decided not to make a big hit, the second small hit flag is unconditionally unconditionally performed without performing a lottery process for whether or not to make a small hit. May be configured to make a small hit with a 100% probability by setting. With such a configuration, the processing of steps 138IWS63B and S64B becomes unnecessary. Further, if it is decided not to make a big hit, it may be decided to make a deviation with a low probability.

Then, in step 138IWS66B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern setting process (step 138IWS66B). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 138IWS66B is confirmed.

In step 138IWS58B, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probable change big hit determination table or the probable change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIG. 8-9. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-9, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process is explained. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 138IWS1700A, and confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the non-variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-3 (C) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. Select the second special symbol variation pattern table for KT. If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 fluctuates according to whether or not the probability variation flag and the high base flag are set and the number of fluctuations. As the variation pattern table for determining the pattern, any one of the variation pattern tables for KT shown in FIGS. 8-3 (D) to 8-4 (I) is selected. For example, if the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability / first KT state), the first variation is the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-3 (D). Select, and if it is the 2nd to 49th variation, select the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), and if it is the 50th variation, select the second variation shown in FIG. 8-3 (F). Select the variable pattern table for special symbols. Further, for example, if both the probability variation flag and the high base flag are on (high probability / first KT state), the first variation is the variation for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (G). The pattern table is selected, and if it is the second variation or later, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (H) is selected. Further, for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off (high probability / second KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-4 (I) is selected.

The second special symbol variation process is the same as the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) shown in FIG. 8-10. That is, in the first special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 8-10, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol variation processing is explained.

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop processing. In the second special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is "0" (step 138IWS2010B), and if it is "0", the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015B. When the value of the high base count counter is not "0", that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the CPU 103 subtracts the value of the high base count counter by "1" (step 138IWS2011B) and becomes "0". It is determined whether or not (step 138IWS2012B). If the value of the high base count counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015B. When the value of the high base count counter becomes "0", the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 138IWS2013B) and resets the special time saving flag (step 138IWS2014B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138IWS2015B.

Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 138IWS2015B). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second jackpot flag is set (step 138IWS2016B). When the second jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set (step 138IWS2021B). If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the process directly proceeds to step 138IWS2024B.

If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot signal output flag (step 138IWS2022B). In this feature unit 138IW, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 138IWS2022B, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 If the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is not in progress, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

Next, the CPU 103 sets the timer before opening the big winning opening (step 138IWS2024B), sets the opening pattern data for round 1 according to the big hit type (step 138IWS2025B), and sets "1" in the round number counter (step). 138IWS2026B), the value of the second special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second gate passage waiting process (step 138IWS2027B).

When the second jackpot flag is not set (N in step 138IWS2016B), the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal processing (step 138IWS2028B).

FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing a second gate passage waiting process in the second special symbol process process. In the second gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has been input (step 138IWS2501B). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has not been input, the process ends as it is. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set (step 138IWS2502B). If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the process proceeds to step 138IWS2504B as it is.

If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, unless it is in the KT state), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot signal output flag (step 138IWS2503B). In the feature unit 138IW, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 138IWS2503B, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 If the external output is not in progress, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

Next, if set, the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag, the high base flag, and the special figure time reduction flag, and clears the value of the high base number counter to 0 (step 138IWS2504B). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a second jackpot start designation command (step 138IWS2505B), and sets the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second jackpot opening preprocessing (step 138IWS2506B).

In this feature unit 138IW, the jackpot game is not started as soon as the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the second special symbol by executing the second gate passage waiting process, but the passage gate 41 The game is configured to shift to a big hit game on condition that the game ball passes through and is detected by the gate switch 21.

8-18 and 8-19 are flowcharts showing a second jackpot end process in the second special symbol process process. In the second jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 138IWS2200B), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, proceeds to step 138IWS2204B. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the second jackpot flag is reset (step 138IWS2201B), and control is performed to transmit the second jackpot end designation command (step 138IWS2202B). Then, the jackpot end display timer is set with a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is performed in the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) (step 138IWS2203B), and the process is terminated.

In step 138IWS2204B, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 138IWS2204B). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 138IWS2205B). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS2205B), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot (step 138IWS2206B). Whether or not it is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step 138IWS62B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2207B), and sets the special figure time reduction flag to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2207B). Step 138 IWS2208B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS2223B. In the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the high base flag is not set, so that the control is performed in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

If it is neither a 16R probability variation jackpot nor a 2R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 9R probability variation jackpot (step 138IWS2209B). Whether or not it is a 9R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step 138IWS62B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 9R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step 138IWS2212B), sets the high base flag, and shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2213B). Further, the special figure time reduction flag is set to shift to the KT state (step 138IWS2214B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS2223B. Therefore, in the case of a 9R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

In the case of a 9R probability variation jackpot, the high base number counter is not set only by setting the high base flag. In this case, since the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the jackpot game is started (see step 138IWS2504B of the second gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the 9R probability variation jackpot is completed, it is controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the value of the high base count counter is 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. In the second special symbol stop process, it is determined as Y in step 138IWS2010B, and the subtraction process of the high base number counter in step 138IWS2011B is not performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

If it is not a 9R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it is a 2R normal jackpot), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 138IWS2219B), and sets the special time reduction flag to enter the KT state. Transition (step 138IWS2220B). Further, the CPU 103 sets "50" in the high base number counter (step 138IWS2221B). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS2223B. Therefore, in the case of a 2R normal jackpot, it is controlled to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal processing (step 138IWS2223B).

Here, the transition of the gaming state in the feature unit 138IW will be described. FIG. 8-20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the gaming state in the feature unit 138IW. First, in the feature unit 138IW, in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in a low probability / low base state, a 16R probability variable big hit, a 6R probability variable big hit, or a 6R normal big hit mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs in the low probability / low base state, it shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. The high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 138IWS2206A-S2208A). In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and until the next jackpot occurs. A high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 138IWS2209A, S2212A-S2214A). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and whether the next jackpot occurs. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the 50th variation display is completed (see steps 138IWS2219A to S2221A).

After transitioning to the KT state (high probability / high base state, low probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), in this feature 138IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. And perform the firing operation (right-handed) of the game ball. Therefore, in the KT state, the start winning is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 16R probability variation jackpot, a 9R probability variation jackpot, a 2R probability variation jackpot, or a 2R normal jackpot occurs mainly.

As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state occurs after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B). In addition, when a 9R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B). In this feature unit 138IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 9R probability variation jackpot is 50% in total (see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)). ), Once the high probability / high base state is reached, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 50%. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 fluctuation display is completed (see steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state occurs after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B). In addition, when a 9R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 fluctuation display is completed (see steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B). In this feature unit 138IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 2R normal jackpot is 35% (see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E)). Once the low probability / high base state is reached, the low probability / high base state loops at a rate of 35%. If a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot occurs and the probability / high base state is reached, and then 50 fluctuation displays are completed without the next jackpot occurring, FIG. 8-20 shows. As shown, it transitions to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 138IWS2010A-S2014A).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), a high probability / low base state occurs after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2206B to S2208B). In this feature unit 138IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot is 15 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Since it is% (see FIGS. 8-1 (D) and 8-1 (E)), once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, when a 9R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 138IWS2209B, S2212B to S2214B). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 fluctuation display is completed (see steps 138IWS2219B to S2221B).

In addition, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is described, but the variation of the second special symbol is performed at a low rate. It is possible that the display will be performed. In this case, when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 9R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) is described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 8-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and the low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

FIG. 8-21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an external output signal output by the pachinko gaming machine 1. A prize ball signal is assigned to the terminal 01 of the external output terminal plate. The prize ball signal is a signal that is output externally every time a predetermined number of prize balls (10 in this example) are paid out. Further, a jackpot signal 1 is assigned to the terminal 05 of the external output terminal plate. The jackpot signal 1 is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the entire jackpot game (that is, a signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress). Further, a jackpot signal 2 is assigned to the terminal 06 of the external output terminal plate. The jackpot signal 2 is a signal that is continuously output to the outside during the entire jackpot game and during the KT state (that is, a signal indicating that the player is in a continuous villa). Further, a special winning opening signal is assigned to the terminal 07 of the external output terminal slope. The special winning opening winning signal is a signal that is output externally based on the detection of the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening. Further, a signal for the planned number of prize balls is assigned to the terminal 09 of the external output terminal plate. The planned number of prize balls signal is a signal that is output externally every time the planned number of prize balls to be paid out reaches a predetermined number (10 in this example).

For each external signal shown in FIG. 8-21, for example, the timing when 10 prize balls are paid out, the timing when a big hit occurs, the timing when a prize is generated at a special winning opening, and the planned number of prize balls have reached 10. Flags (for example, see steps 138IWS2021A, S2023A, S2022B, S2023B, S2503B) and timers corresponding to the output of external signals are set at the timing, and information output processing (step) is performed based on the setting of those flags and timers. When S23) is executed, it is output to an external device such as a hall computer.

Next, the output timings of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 among the external output signals will be described. FIG. 8-22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the output timings of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2. In this example, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in steps 138IWS2022A and S2503B when the gaming state is the normal state, and the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 are executed. External output of is started. After that, in the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot game is completed. Further, in the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is stopped at the timing when the KT state is finished. On the other hand, when the game state is the KT state, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in steps 138IWS2022A and S2022B, and the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started. To. In this case, since the KT state is in progress, the jackpot signal 2 is continuously output to the outside. After that, in the information output process (step S23), the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot game is completed.

First, the output timings of the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability / non-KT state) will be described with reference to FIG. 8-22 (1). As shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), when the game state is the normal state, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. The external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the same timing, and the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started (see step 138IWS2022A). On the other hand, when the game state is the normal state, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot signal 2 are displayed at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. The external output is not started, and the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the timing when the game ball wants to pass through the passing gate 41, and the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started (see step 138IWS2503B).

Next, using FIG. 8-22 (2), the jackpot signal 1 and the jackpot when the gaming state is the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state). The output timing of the signal 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), when the game state is the KT state, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. The external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the same timing (see step 138IWS2022A). Further, when the game state is the KT state, even when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is output at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. It is started (see step 138IWS2022B). As shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), the jackpot signal 2 is continuously output to the outside in the KT state.

Next, a normal symbol process process (step S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing an example of ordinary symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process processing, when the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 and the gate switch 21 is turned on (step 138IWS5111), Control is performed to transmit the gate passage designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 138 IWS 5112). Then, the CPU 103 executes the gate switch passing process (step 138 IWS 5113).

When the process of steps 138IWS5111 to S5113 is executed in the feature unit 138IW and the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 is detected, a gate passage designation command is transmitted. In this feature unit 138IW, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate and also plays a role of an operating area. Is it in a state of waiting for the passage of the gate after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and before the jackpot game is started? Regardless of whether or not, the gate passage specification command is sent.

Then, the CPU 103 executes one of the processes shown in steps 138 IWS5100 to S5104 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

In addition, in this feature unit 138IW, when the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 is detected in step 138IWS5111 regardless of whether or not it is in the gate passage waiting state, the gate switch passing process of step 138IWS5113 is executed. Normally, the variable display of the symbol is executed, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed only when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 when it is not in the gate passage waiting state, and the normal symbol is executed even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the gate passing state. It may be configured not to execute the variable display of.

Further, in this feature unit 138IW, the passing gate 41 is normally used as a gate for both the starting region and the operating region, but the special symbol process processing (see steps S25A and S25B) is normally performed in the timer interrupt processing. Since it is executed before the symbol process process (see step S26), the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41 as the normal starting area is performed after the detection process of the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41 as the operating region is performed. The detection process is performed. Therefore, the process for starting the jackpot game can be executed quickly.

Gate switch passage processing (step 138IWS5113): In the CPU 103, the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter (counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41) is the maximum value (in this example, " 4 ”) is confirmed. If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by +1. The LED of the normal figure hold indicator 25C is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 103 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for determining the normal symbol hit and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of stored gates.

Normal symbol normal processing (step 138IWS5100): When the CPU 103 is in a state where it can start the fluctuation of the normal symbol (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step 138IWS5100, specifically, the normal symbol In the case where the display 20 does not display the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20 is not being opened or closed), the gate passage memory is stored. Check the value of the number. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory counter is confirmed. If the number of stored gates is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol). Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "1") indicating the normal symbol variation processing (step 138IWS5101).

Normal symbol variation processing (step 138IWS5101): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer and starts the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "2") indicating the normal symbol stop processing (step 138IWS5102).

Normal symbol stop processing (step 138IWS5102): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "0") indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step 138IWS5100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the time before opening the normal electric accessory is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "3") indicating the normal electric accessory opening pretreatment (step 138IWS5103).

Pre-processing for opening the normal electric accessory (step 138IWS5103): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol process timer to the normal electric accessory operation time and timers. Is started, and the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "4") indicating the normal electric accessory operation process (step 138IWS5104).

Normal electric accessory operation process (step 138IWS5104): The CPU 103 measures the normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, the variable winning ball device 6B is closed. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "0") indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step 138IWS5100).

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol normal process (step 138 IWS5100). In the normal symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by checking the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (step 138IWS5121). If the number of gate passage memories is 0 (Y in step 138IWS5121), the process ends as it is. If the gate-passing memory number is not 0 (N in step 138IWS5121), the CPU 103 reads out the normal symbol hit determination random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate-passing memory number = 1 (step 138IWS5122). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the gate passing memory counter by 1, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 138IWS5123). That is, the random value for normal symbol hit determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate-passing storage = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of gate-passing storage = n-1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random values for normal symbol hit determination stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to each gate passing memory number are always extracted is that the gate passing memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4 It is designed to match.

Next, the CPU 103 uses a normal symbol determination table for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol, performs a lottery process based on a random number (random number value for determining whether to hit a normal symbol), and determines whether or not to hit a normal symbol. (Step 138 IWS5127). In this feature unit 138IW, in step 138IWS5127, the CPU 103 is uniformly 99/100 regardless of whether it is in the probabilistic state, the KT state, or the high base state. It is decided that it will be a normal symbol with a probability.

In step 138IWS5127, when the read normal symbol hit determination random value is within the hit range (when it is a hit), the CPU 103 sets the hit symbol as a display result (step 138IWS5128), and proceeds to step 138IWS5130. Further, in step 138IWS5127, when the read normal symbol hit determination random value is not within the hit range (when it is out of the range), the CPU 103 sets the outlier symbol as the display result (step 138IWS5129), and proceeds to step 138IWS5130.

In step 138IWS5130, if the high base flag is set, the CPU 103 sets 0.2 seconds as the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (Y, S5131 in step 138IWS5130). If the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 1.0 second is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal symbol fluctuation time (N, S5132 in step 138IWS5130).

Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 138IWS5101) (step 138IWS5133).

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol stop process (step 138 IWS 5102). In the normal symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process timer to -1 (step 138IWS3701). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 138IWS3702). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS3702), the process ends as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS3702), the CPU 103 determines whether the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (in step 138IWS5127). (Whether or not it was determined) is confirmed (step 138IWS3703). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol is confirmed by, for example, setting the normal symbol hit determination flag when it is determined to be a hit in step 138IWS5127, and checking whether or not the flag is set. Can be done.

When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol (N in step 138 IWS 3703), the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating normal symbol normal processing (step 138 IWS 5100) (step 138 IWS 5100). Specifically, it is updated to "0") (step 138IWS3708).

In step 138IWS3703, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (Y in step 138IWS3703), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 138IWS3704), and if it is set, That is, in the case of the first KT state, 0.1 second is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before opening the normal electric accessory (step 138IWS3706). If the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 2.6 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before opening the normal electric accessory (step 138IWS3705). ..

Next, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory opening preprocessing (step 138IWS5103) (step 138IWS3707).

FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing the normal electric accessory opening pretreatment (step 138 IWS 5103). In the normal electric accessory release preprocessing, the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process timer to -1 (step 138IWS3801). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 138IWS3802). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS3802), the process ends as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the time before opening the normal electric accessory has elapsed (Y in step 138IWS3802), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 138IWS3803). , That is, in the first KT state, 5.5 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory opening time (step 138IWS3805). When the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 0.2 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory opening time (step 138IWS3804).

In this way, in this feature unit 138IW, 5.5 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory opening time in the first KT state, and 0.2 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory opening time in the normal state or the second KT state. By doing so, the first KT state is in a state in which it is easier to win a start prize in the second start winning opening than in the normal state or the second KT state. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game ball is less likely to reach the special variable winning ball device 17 provided downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B than in the normal state or the second KT state.

It should be noted that the control method for facilitating the start winning in the second starting winning opening when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to that shown in the feature unit 138IW. For example, in the case of the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened many times as compared with the case of the normal state or the second KT state (for example, the variable winning ball device in the normal state or the second KT state). The number of times the 6B is opened may be set to 1 time, whereas the number of times the variable winning ball device 6B may be opened may be set to 2 times in the first KT state). By doing so, in the case of the first KT state, by increasing the number of times the variable winning ball device 6B is opened, it is possible to facilitate starting winning in the second starting winning opening.

Further, for example, in the case of the first KT state, the control for lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B shown above and the variable winning ball device 6B as compared with the case of the normal state or the second KT state. It may be executed in combination with the control for increasing the number of times of opening.

Next, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B in the open state (step 138IWS3806). Specifically, the solenoid 81 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 6B.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step 138IWS5104) (step 138IWS3807).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 138IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 138IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 138IWS613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a large prize opening prize designation command (step 138 IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 counts the prize balls generated during the period in which small hits are continuously generated in the second KT state. The value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter for this is added by 15 (step 138IWS615). Next, the effect control CPU 120 generated during the period in which the small hits were continuously generated in the second KT state in the image display device 5 based on the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter after the addition. If the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 indicating the number of prize balls is displayed, control is performed to update the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 (step 138IWS616).

In this example, the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 starts to be displayed when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs during the normal state or the first KT state, except for the 16R probability variation jackpot and the 2R probability variation jackpot. The display is terminated when the jackpot of is generated (that is, when the second KT state is terminated).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter after addition is equal to or higher than any of the threshold values (step 138IWS617). If the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter after addition is equal to or higher than any of the threshold values, the effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter after addition in the image display device 5. Control is performed to display the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 according to (step 138IWS618). For example, if the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter after addition is 1000 or 1005, 1010, it means that the number of prize balls has reached 1000 by winning the big prize opening this time. Therefore, it is determined that the threshold value "1000" has been reached, and the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 indicating that the number of prize balls has reached 1000 is displayed. For example, in the image display device 5, a character display such as "1000 OVER" is displayed as the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2.

If the received effect control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step 138IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 adds 10 to the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter (step 138IWS620). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter after the addition, if the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 is displayed. Control is performed to update the number of middle prize balls display 1 (step 138IWS621).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter after addition is equal to or higher than any of the threshold values (step 138IWS622). If the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter after addition is equal to or higher than any of the threshold values, the effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter after addition in the image display device 5. Control is performed to display the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 according to (step 138IWS623). For example, if the value of the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter after addition is 1000 or 1005, it means that the number of prize balls has reached 1000 by winning the big prize opening this time. Therefore, it is determined that the threshold value "1000" has been reached, and the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 indicating that the number of prize balls has reached 1000 is displayed. For example, in the image display device 5, a character display such as "1000 OVER" is displayed as the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2.

In this example, the case where the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 is updated or the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 is displayed based on the winning in the large winning opening or the special winning opening is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even if a prize is generated in the general winning opening 10 during the consecutive small hits in the second KT state, the value corresponding to the number of prize balls for the winning in the general winning opening 10 is the number of consecutive small hits. It may be added to the counter to update the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 or display the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2.

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of storing the received effect control command or setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 138 IWS 624). ). For example, when a variation pattern command is received, the variation pattern command is stored in the variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM 122, and the variation pattern command reception flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS611.

Further, in the feature unit 138IW, the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) executes the demo display control process in, for example, the effect control process process (step S76). 8-28 and 8-29 are flowcharts showing the demo display control process. In the demo display control process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first customer waiting demo display designation command has been received (step 138IWS4701), and if not, proceeds to step 138IWS4706. If it is received, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal state (step 138IWS4702), and if it is not in the normal state, the process proceeds to step 138IWS4705. Specifically, if neither the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state nor the second KT state flag indicating the second KT state is set, the normal state is determined.

Whether or not the first customer waiting demo display designation command is received is determined by, for example, when the first customer waiting demo display designation command is received in the command analysis process (step S75), the first customer waiting demo display designation command is received. A flag indicating that the specified command has been received may be set, and in step 138IWS4701, it may be confirmed whether or not the flag is set.

Further, the first KT state flag and the second KT state flag are, for example, in the command analysis process (step S75), the low accuracy / first KT background specification command, the high accuracy / first KT background specification command, and the high accuracy / second KT background specification. Set based on the receipt of the command.

Under the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first demo standby timer for measuring the value corresponding to the time (for example, 30 seconds) until the first demo display is started (step 138 IWS4703). The first demo waiting flag indicating that the first demo display is waiting is set (step 138IWS4704). Then, the first demo reception flag is reset (step 138IWS4705).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first demo waiting flag is set (step 138IWS4706), and if it is set, the first special symbol variation is started (step 138IWS4707). Y), or when the jackpot gaming state is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol (Y in step 138IWS4708), the process proceeds to step 138IWS4712. As a result, the first demo display is not executed when the first special symbol change is started or the jackpot game state is controlled based on the change of the second special symbol. Specifically, in step 138IWS4707, when a variation pattern command indicating variation of the first special symbol is received, it is determined that the first special symbol variation has started. Further, in step 138IWS4708, when the second big hit start designation command is received, it is determined that the big hit game state is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol.

When the first demo waiting flag is set, the first special symbol change is not started (N in step 138IWS4707), and the jackpot game state is not controlled based on the change in the second special symbol (N in step 138IWS4708). , The value of the first demo standby timer is subtracted by 1 (step 138IWS4709), and when the first demo standby timer times out (Y in step 138IWS4710), the first demo display is started (step 138IWS4711), and the first demo Reset the wait flag (step 138IWS4712).

After that, when the first demo is being displayed (Y in step 138IWS4713), the effect control CPU 120 starts changing the first special symbol (Y in step 138IWS4714), or is based on the change in the second special symbol. When the game is controlled to the jackpot game state (Y in step 138IWS4715), the first demo display is terminated (step 138IWS4716).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second customer waiting demo display designation command has been received (step 138IWS4801), and if not, proceeds to step 138IWS4806. If it is received, it is determined whether or not it is in the KT state (step 138IWS4802), and if it is not in the KT state, the process proceeds to step 138IWS4805. Specifically, if any of the first KT state flag and the second KT state flag is set, it is determined that the state is KT.

Whether or not the second customer waiting demo display designation command is received is determined by, for example, when the second customer waiting demo display designation command is received in the command analysis process (step S75), the second customer waiting demo display designation command is received. A flag indicating that the specified command has been received may be set, and in step 138IWS4801, it may be confirmed whether or not the flag is set.

In the KT state, the effect control CPU 120 sets a second demo standby timer for measuring a value corresponding to the time until the second demo display is started (for example, 30 seconds) (step 138 IWS4803). The second demo waiting flag indicating that the second demo display is waiting is set (step 138IWS4804). Then, the second demo reception flag is reset (step 138IWS4805).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second demo waiting flag is set (step 138IWS4806), and if it is set, the second special symbol variation is started (step 138IWS4807). If it is not in the Y) or KT state (N in step 138IWS4808), the process proceeds to step 138IWS4812. As a result, the second demo display is not executed when the second special symbol change is started or the KT state is terminated. Specifically, in step 138IWS4807, when a variation pattern command indicating variation of the second special symbol is received, it is determined that the second special symbol variation has started. Further, in step 138IWS4808, if either the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is not set, it is determined that the KT state has ended.

If the second demo waiting flag is set, the second special symbol fluctuation is not started (N in step 138IWS4807), and the KT state is not completed (Y in step 138IWS4808), the value of the second demo waiting timer. Is subtracted by 1 (step 138IWS4809), and if the second demo standby timer times out (Y in step 138IWS4810), the second demo display is started (step 138IWS4811), and the second demo standby flag is reset (step 138IWS4812). ).

After that, when the second demo is being displayed (Y in step 138IWS4813), the second special symbol change is started (Y in step 138IWS4814), or the KT state ends (step). 138IWS4815 N), the second demo display ends (step 138IWS4816).

FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command is received (step 138IWS811). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 138IWS811, it may be confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set (step 138IWS812). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the non-KT state), whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the variation display of the first special symbol. (Step 138IWS813). Whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the first variation patterns # 01 to # 07. It can be determined by confirming whether or not. Unless it is the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol (that is, the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol), the process is terminated as it is. When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 138 IWS815).

If the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the case of executing the variation display of the second special symbol. (Step 138IWS814). Whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command specifies the second variation patterns # 01 to # 32. It can be determined by confirming whether or not. Unless it is the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol), the process is terminated as it is. When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S171) (step 138 IWS816).

By executing the process of steps 138IWS812 to S815, in the feature unit 138IW, in the non-KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the first special symbol. When it is executed and in the KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the second special symbol. In other words, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the KT state, or even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the non-KT state. , The variable display of the decorative pattern is not executed.

FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (step 138IWS920). In addition, in this feature unit 138IW, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of place), only the out of place symbol or the left and right decorative symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are completely inconsistent are matched. Determine the combination of out-of-reach symbols. Further, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 16R probability variation jackpot is determined), the combination of the symbols aligned with the symbol "7" among the odd-numbered symbols on the left, middle, and right is determined. In addition, when the display result 3 designation command or the display result 4 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 9R probability variation jackpot or the 6R probability variation jackpot is determined), the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is an odd number other than "7". Determine the combination of the aligned symbols. In addition, when the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 2R probability variation jackpot is determined), the combination of the symbols including the special symbol (in this example, the symbol "R") is determined. .. In addition, when a display result 5 designation command or a display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot), a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are even numbers. To determine. Further, when the display result 8 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), the combination of the decorative symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, "135") is determined.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a big hit (step 138IWS921). Whether or not it is a jackpot fluctuation can be determined by, for example, confirming whether or not the received display result designation command is one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 7 designation command. If it is not a big hit fluctuation, the process proceeds to step 138IWS933 as it is.

If it is a jackpot fluctuation, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the re-lottery stock flag indicating that the re-lottery effect is in stock is set (step IWS922). If the re-lottery stock flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to erase the re-lottery stock image displayed on the image display device 5 (step 138IWS923), and resets the re-lottery stock flag (step 138IWS923). Step 138 IWS 924). Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be used and the re-lottery release effect according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS925). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS934.

In the feature unit 138IW, the re-lottery release effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol by executing step 138IWS935 and the variable display in-effect process (step S172), which will be described later, according to the process table selected in step 138IWS925. Will be done.

If the re-lottery stock flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a 2R probability variation jackpot (step 138IWS926). It should be noted that whether or not the display is a variable display that is a 2R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the received display result designation command is the display result 6 designation command. If it is not a fluctuation display that is a 2R probability variation jackpot, the process directly proceeds to step 138IWS932.

If the variable display is a 2R probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect or the gate passage notification (step 138 IWS927). In this example, as already explained, when it comes to 2R probability variation jackpot, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is as small as 2 rounds, and a prize ball cannot be expected compared to other jackpots, but it is controlled to the probability variation state and is in the KT state. Above all, it is a big hit that is advantageous in that it is controlled to the second KT state, which is particularly advantageous. Therefore, in the case of the 2R probability variation jackpot, the feature unit 138IW temporarily displays as if it is a normal jackpot by executing a re-lottery effect and a notification when passing through the gate, and then enters the second KT state. By notifying that it is controlled, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

"Re-lottery effect" means that the normal jackpot symbol (non-probability variable jackpot symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the decorative symbol is variablely displayed again, and the final variable display result is notified. It is a production. In this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the KT rush effect indicating that the state is further shifted to the KT state (in this example, the second KT state) is executed.

In this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed as a temporary stop, and the 16R probability variation jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and the re-lottery effect or the KT rush effect is performed. It is configured so that it cannot be executed. With such a configuration, even though the most advantageous 16R probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a disadvantageous state is notified (notification is performed so that the advantage is lowered). It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

Further, in this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the case where the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol is always displayed as the final stop after the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped is displayed. I can't be limited. For example, a re-lottery effect can be executed even in the case of a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot, and after the re-lottery effect is executed and the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the 6R normal jackpot or 2R is finally displayed. It may be configured so that it may notify that it is usually a big hit. Further, for example, a re-lottery effect can be executed even in the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot, a 9R probability variation jackpot, or a 6R probability variation jackpot, and after the re-lottery effect is executed and the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the final It may be configured to notify that it is a 16R probability variation jackpot, a 9R probability variation jackpot, or a 6R probability variation jackpot.

"Notification when passing through the gate" is to notify that the normal jackpot symbol is the final stop display in the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then it is a 2R probability variable jackpot based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. is there.

In step 138 IWS927, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using an effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect or the gate passage notification, and then performs the re-lottery effect or the gate passage. Decide whether to execute time notification. FIG. 8-32 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-32, in this example, it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect with a probability of 30%, and to execute the notification at the time of passing through the gate with a probability of 30%. Not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, the re-lottery effect may be determined at a higher rate than the gate passage notification, or the gate passage notification may be determined rather than the re-lottery effect. It may be configured so that the one is determined at a high rate.

When it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect (Y in step 138IWS928), the effect control CPU 120 determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be used and the re-lottery according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command. A process table is selected according to the effect and the KT rush effect (step 138 IWS929). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS934.

In the feature unit 138IW, step 138IWS935 and the variable display effect processing (step S172), which will be described later, are executed according to the process table selected in step 138IWS929, so that the re-lottery effect and the KT rush are performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The production is executed.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the gate passage notification (Y in step 138IWS930), the effect control CPU 120 redetermines the normal jackpot symbol as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (step 138IWS931). In this example, as a normal jackpot symbol, the combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are even-numbered symbols is redetermined. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be used according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step 138IWS932). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS934.

If it is not a jackpot fluctuation (N in step 138IWS921), the effect control CPU 120 creates a process table according to the fluctuation pattern of the decorative symbol to be used according to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the received fluctuation pattern command. Select (step 138 IWS933). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS934.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the process table selected in steps 138IWS925, S929, S923, and S933 in the process timer and starts the process timer (step 138IWS934). Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step 138IWS935). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a control signal (display control execution data) to the VDP in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time in the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer and starts the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer (step 138IWS936). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 138 IWS937).

8-33 to 8-35 are flowcharts showing a special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special symbol hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set (step 138IWS9701). .. If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS9706. In the feature unit 138IW, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step 138IWS9705. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the jackpot effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the effect during the jackpot has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 138IWS9703 is performed. The process proceeds to step 138 IWS 9706 without execution.

If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set. (Step 138IWS9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step 138IWS9721. In the feature unit 138IW, when the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step 138IWS9720. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when the small hit medium effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the small hit medium effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 138IWS9703 is displayed. The process proceeds to step 138IWS9721 without executing the process.

If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 120 uses the stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols that are being stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. , Small hit symbol) is controlled to be fixedly displayed (step 138IWS9703).

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 138IWS9703 (Y in step 138IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 138IWS9705).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation commands (first jackpot start designation command, second jackpot start designation command) has been received (step 138IWS9706). When any of the jackpot start designation commands is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 138IWS9707).

Next, if the effect control CPU 120 executes the re-lottery effect in the current variation display (Y in step 138 IWS 9708), the image display device 5 controls to display the re-lottery stock image (step 138 IWS 9709). The re-lottery stock flag is set (step 138IWS9710). Then, the process proceeds to step 138 IWS9713.

In this example, when the re-lottery effect is executed in the variable display of the decorative pattern, the re-lottery stock image is displayed, and it is displayed as if the re-lottery effect is in stock. After that, when a fluctuation display that becomes a big hit occurs, the re-lottery effect is executed again in the big hit fluctuation, and the re-lottery effect that was already in stock is released and executed (re-lottery release). Production) is executed.

Further, if the re-lottery effect is not executed and the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the gate passage notification (Y in step 138 IWS9711), the decoration displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. Control is performed to replace the combination of symbols from the normal jackpot symbol to the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol (step 138IWS9712).

In this feature unit 138IW, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot start designation command is transmitted at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (see steps 138IWS2501A, S2505A, S2501B, S2505B). By executing the process of step 138IWS9712 based on the determination of Y in 138IWS9706, the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the replacement display with the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. Will be done.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot type of the jackpot generated this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot (step 138IWS9713). Whether or not the jackpot type is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot is determined by, for example, confirming whether or not the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command or a display result 6 designation command. it can. If it is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the process directly proceeds to step 138IWS9715.

If it is neither a 16R probability variation jackpot nor a 2R probability variation jackpot, it means that the second KT state ends after the end of the current jackpot game if it is in the second KT state. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 clears the values of the small hit continuous number counter for counting the number of consecutive small hits generated during the second KT state and the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter to 0 ( Step 138 IWS9714).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect during the big hit (step 138 IWS9715). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 138IWS9716), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 138 IWS9717).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the jackpot (step S176) (step 138 IWS9718).

If the big hit symbol is not confirmed and displayed in the process of step 138IWS9703 (N in step 138IWS9704), and if the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 138IWS9703 (Y in step 138IWS9719), the effect control CPU 120 is stopped. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 138IWS9720).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 138IWS9721). When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 138IWS9722).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect executing flag indicating that the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is being executed is set (step 138 IWS9723). If the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect execution flag is not set (unless the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is controlled to the second KT state (whether or not it is controlled to the second KT state). Step 138 IWS9724). Whether or not the control is performed in the second KT state can be determined by checking, for example, whether or not the second KT state flag is set. If it is controlled to the second KT state, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is being performed (step 138IWS9725). It should be noted that whether or not the variation of the first special symbol is being displayed can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not a variation pattern command that specifies the first variation pattern has been received.

If the variation display of the first special symbol is not in progress, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not there is the first hold storage (step 138IWS9726). Whether or not there is a first hold storage can be determined, for example, by checking an effect control command that specifies the number of first hold storages received from the game control microcomputer 100. If there is no first hold storage, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second hold storage number is 2 or more (step 138IWS9727). Whether or not the second reserved storage number is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by checking the effect control command that specifies the second reserved storage number received from the game control microcomputer 100.

If the number of second reserved storages is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 120 reads out all the look-ahead determination result commands for the variation display of the second special symbol (step 138IWS9728).

In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) generates a start prize in the first start prize opening in the first start prize determination process (step S101A) of the first special symbol process process. At that time, whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol for the start winning is a big hit and the type of variation pattern (variation category) are pre-read and determined, and a pre-reading determination result command indicating the determination result is transmitted. Further, in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 is similarly used in the second start prize determination process of the second special symbol process process when the start prize is generated in the second start prize opening. Whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol is a big hit and the type of variation pattern (variation category) are pre-read and determined, and a pre-reading determination result command indicating the determination result is transmitted.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the pre-reading determination result command in the command analysis process (step S75), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received pre-reading determination result command in the pre-reading determination result command storage area provided in the RAM 122. In this example, since the upper limit of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is 4, the look-ahead determination result command storage area has four storage areas corresponding to the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage. It is assumed that an area is provided.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the read look-ahead determination result commands indicates a jackpot look-ahead determination result (step 138IWS9729). If there is nothing indicating the pre-reading determination result of the big hit (N in step 138IWS9729), the effect control CPU 120 determines the display color of the small hit notification that notifies the occurrence of the small hit (step 138IWS9730).

In step 138IWS9730, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the small hit notification display color determination table for determining the display color of the small hit notification, and determines the display color of the small hit notification. FIG. 8-36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the small hit notification display color determination table. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-36, it is determined that the display color of the small hit notification is red with a probability of 90%, and that the display color of the small hit notification is gold with a probability of 10%.

When it is determined that the display color of the small hit notification is gold (Y in step 138IWS9731), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect executing flag (step 138IWS9732), and the image display device 5 In, control is performed to display the small hit notification in the gold display color (step 138IWS9733).

On the other hand, when it is not in the second KT state (N in step 138IWS9724), when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is in progress (Y in step 138IWS9725), when there is a first hold memory (Y in step 138IWS9726), the second hold When the number of stored items is not 2 or more (N in step 138IWS9727), when there is a look-ahead judgment result command indicating the look-ahead judgment result of the big hit (Y in step 138IWS9729), when the display color of the small hit notification is determined to be red (step 138IWS9731). In N), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the small hit notification in the red display color (step 138IWS9743).

In this example, when the jackpot is controlled in the second KT state, for example, when a 9R probability variation jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot occurs, the jackpot game is controlled to the first KT state after the jackpot game is completed. Therefore, it can be said that it is rather disadvantageous in that the second KT state ends. On the other hand, since the gaming state does not change while the big hit does not occur, the advantageous state of the second KT state continues. Therefore, in this example, when it is determined as N in step 138IWS9729 (that is, since there is no hold that becomes a big hit, it is predicted that the second KT state will continue for the current number of hold memories. By executing the processes of steps 138 IWS9730 to S9733, the small hit notification is displayed in the gold display color, so that it can be suggested that the second KT state continues.

In this example, when the small hit notification is notified by the gold display color and the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is started, the background image in the image display device 5 is also changed to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect as described later. By changing to the corresponding background image (see step 138IWS9909), the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is executed.

When the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect execution flag is set (that is, when the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is already being executed), the effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the first special symbol. It is confirmed whether or not it is inside (step 138IWS9734). It should be noted that whether or not the variation of the first special symbol is being displayed can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not a variation pattern command that specifies the first variation pattern has been received.

If the variation display of the first special symbol is not in progress, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not there is the first hold storage (step 138IWS9735). Whether or not there is a first hold storage can be determined, for example, by checking an effect control command that specifies the number of first hold storages received from the game control microcomputer 100. If there is no first hold storage, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second hold storage number is 2 or more (step 138IWS9736). Whether or not the second reserved storage number is 2 or more can be determined, for example, by checking the effect control command that specifies the second reserved storage number received from the game control microcomputer 100.

If the number of second reserved storages is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 120 reads out all the look-ahead determination result commands for the variation display of the second special symbol (step 138IWS9737). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the read look-ahead determination result commands indicates a jackpot look-ahead determination result (step 138IWS9738). If there is no pre-reading determination result of the big hit (N in step 138IWS9738), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect (step 138IWS9739).

In step 138IWS9739, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect end determination table for determining whether or not to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect, and performs a small hit. It is decided whether or not to end the RUSH continuation suggestion effect. FIG. 8-37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect end determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-37, it is determined that the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is continued with a probability of 90%, and that the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is terminated with a probability of 10%.

Then, when the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (Y in step 138IWS9734), when there is a first reserved storage (Y in step 138IWS9735), and when the number of second reserved storage is not 2 or more (N in step 138IWS9736). ), When there is a pre-reading determination result command indicating the pre-reading determination result of the big hit (Y in step 138IWS9738), and when it is determined to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect (Y in step 138IWS9740), the effect control CPU 120 The image display device 5 controls to change the background image according to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect to a normal background image (step 138 IWS9741), and ends the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect executing flag (step 138 IWS9742).

On the other hand, when it is determined to continue the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect (N in step 138IWS9740), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 138IWS9743 as it is.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the small hit notification in the red display color (step 138IWS9743).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the small hit continuous number counter (step 138IWS9744). Further, in the effect control CPU 120, the small hit continuous number display 1 indicating the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the small hit continuous number counter after the update. Then, the control for updating the small hit continuous number display 1 is performed (step 138 IWS 9745).

In this example, the small hit continuous number display 1 starts to be displayed when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs during the normal state or the first KT state, and a jackpot other than the 16R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot is displayed. The display is terminated when it occurs (that is, when the second KT state is terminated).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit continuous number counter after addition is one of the threshold values (step 138IWS9746). If the value of the small hit continuous number counter after addition is one of the threshold values, the effect control CPU 120 determines the small hit continuous number corresponding to the value of the small hit continuous number counter after addition in the image display device 5. Control to display the display 2 is performed (step 138IWS9747). For example, if the value of the small hit continuous number counter after addition is 10, it means that the small hit continuous number has reached 10 times in this small hit occurrence, so the threshold value "10" is reached. The small hit continuous number display 2 indicating that the small hit continuous number has reached 10 times is displayed. For example, in the image display device 5, a character display such as "10COMBO" is displayed as the small hit continuous number display 2.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the small hit medium effect (step 138 IWS9748). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 138IWS9749), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 138 IWS 9750).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process (step S174) (step 138 IWS9751).

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step 138IWS9703 (that is, when the missed symbol is displayed) (N in step 138IWS9704 and N in step 138IWS9719), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 138IWS9752).

FIG. 8-38 is a flowchart showing the small hit end effect process (step S175) in the effect control process process. In the small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the effect period measurement timer (step 138 IWS9901). The effect period measurement timer is set based on the end of the small hit game (for example, the reception of the small hit end designation command) in the small hit middle effect process (step S174). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (step 138 IWS9902).

When the effect period measurement timer has not timed out (N in step 138IWS9902), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 138IWS9903), and the effect device (image display device 5) according to the contents of the process data n. , Various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) (step 138IWS9904).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 138IWS9905), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 138IWS9906). Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step 138IWS9907).

If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (Y in step 138IWS9902), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect execution flag is set (step 138IWS9908). If the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to change the background image displayed on the image display device 5 to the background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. (Step 138 IWS 9909).

When step 138IWS9909 is executed and the background image is changed according to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect, then one of the end conditions of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is satisfied and the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is performed. Until the end (see steps 138IWS9734 to S9742), a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is displayed over a plurality of variable displays.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 138 IWS9910).

Next, an effect mode of the effect executed in the feature unit 138 IW will be described. First, the production mode of the re-lottery effect will be described. 8-39 to 8-41 are explanatory views for explaining the effect mode of the re-lottery effect. In FIGS. 8-39 to 8-41, the display screens transition in the order of (A), (B), (C), and so on.

In this example, it is assumed that the variation display of the decorative symbol that becomes the 2R probability variation jackpot is executed, and it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect at the start of the variation. As shown in FIG. 8-39 (A), when the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol is reached while the variable display of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is being executed, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (B). In the image display device 5, a combination of decorative symbols (in this example, a combination of symbols "666") of a normal jackpot symbol (non-probability variation jackpot symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed. The temporary stop display is a state in which the decorative design appears to be stopped, but it is not completely stopped by, for example, slightly moving the decorative design up and down or shaking it. Is.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (C), in the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is restarted, and the character display 138IW001 such as "re-lottery" is displayed again. The lottery effect is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (D), there is a KT rush effect indicating that the display screen of the image display device 5 is blacked out (darkened) and shifts to the KT state (in this example, the second KT state). Will be executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (D), even if the display screen is darkened during the execution of the KT rush effect, the variable display of the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display device 5. It shall be slightly visible at the upper right corner of the screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (E), the predetermined character image 138IW002 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the character display 138IW003 such as "small hit RUSH" is displayed as the character dialogue. It is notified that the state shifts to the 2KT state. In this example, the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols including the special symbol "R") is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol. It shall be.

Next, when controlled to the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (F), the character display 138IW004 such as "small hit RUSH" is displayed on the image display device 5, indicating that the image display device 5 is in the second KT state. A recognizable display is made. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (F), a character display such as "STANDBY" is displayed as a re-lottery stock image 138IW005 on the image display device 5, and a re-lottery started with a variable display in which a 2R probability variation jackpot has occurred. The display is made as if the production is in stock.

Next, it is assumed that the variable display that becomes a big hit is started during the second KT state. In the variable display that becomes the big hit, when the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol comes, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (G), in the image display device 5, the combination of the decorative symbols of the normal jackpot symbol (non-probability variable jackpot symbol) ( In this example, the combination of the symbol "666") is displayed as a temporary stop.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (H), in the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is restarted, the re-lottery stock image 138IW005 is erased, and "re-lottery" or the like is performed. Character display 138IW006 is displayed, and the re-lottery effect is executed. That is, the re-lottery release effect is executed in such a manner that the re-lottery effect that has been stocked is released.

Then, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (I), the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 8-41 (I), there is a case where the 16R probability variation jackpot symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of "777") is stopped and displayed based on the 16R probability variation jackpot. ing.

Next, a mode of producing the notification when passing through the gate will be described. FIG. 8-42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode of the notification when passing through the gate. In addition, in FIG. 8-42, the display screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

In this example, it is assumed that the variation display of the decorative symbol that becomes the 2R probability variation jackpot is executed, the notification when passing through the gate is executed at the start of the fluctuation, and the normal symbol (non-probability variation jackpot symbol) is redetermined as the stop symbol of the decoration symbol. It shall be. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), the variation display of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is executed, and when the variation time elapses, the image display device 5 has the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B). , The combination of decorative symbols (in this example, the combination of the symbol "666") of the normal jackpot symbol (non-probability variation jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed. Therefore, even if it is determined to be a 2R probability variation jackpot, it is displayed as if it was a normal jackpot (6R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot).

Next, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 after the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C). The 2R probability variation jackpot symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols including the special symbol "R") is replaced and displayed. That is, the display that the 2R probability variation jackpot is notified after the fact is performed.

Next, when the second KT state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (D), the character display 138IW004 such as "small hit RUSH" is displayed on the image display device 5, indicating that the image display device 5 is in the second KT state. A recognizable display is made.

Next, the production mode of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect will be described. 8-43 and 8-44 are explanatory views for explaining the production mode of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. In FIGS. 8-43 and 8-44, the display screens transition in the order of (A), (B), (C), and so on.

When in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (A), the image display device 5 displays the small hit continuous number display 1 indicating the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state. At the same time, the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 indicating the number of prize balls generated during the period in which the small hits are continuously generated in the second KT state is displayed. In this example, it is assumed that after the 16R probability variation big hit has occurred and the state has been shifted to the second KT state, 19 small hits have been generated so far, and as shown in FIG. 8-43 (A), the small hits are continuous. The case where the character display 138IW007 such as "19th time" is displayed as the number display 1 is shown. In addition, 15 x 10 balls x 16 rounds = 2400 prize balls are obtained during the big hit game based on the first 16R probability variation big hit, and 10 x 3 balls = 30 prize balls are obtained for each subsequent small hit. Based on the fact that 30 x 19 = 570 prize balls were obtained by the occurrence of 19 small hits, and a total of 2970 prize balls were obtained, FIG. 8-43 (A). As shown in the above, the case where the character display 138IW008 such as "2970PT" is displayed as the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 is shown.

Then, as the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), the small hit symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of "135") is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, and the small hit is displayed. It is assumed that it has occurred. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a character display 138IW009 such as "GET" is displayed, and a small hit notification is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), a case where the small hit notification is displayed in the red display color is shown. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (B), the number of consecutive small hits displayed 1 is updated to "20th", and the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state reaches the 20th. , Character display 138IW010 such as "20COMBO" is displayed as the small hit continuous number display 2.

Next, it is assumed that three game balls are won in the special winning opening during the small hit game, and the number of prize balls is further increased by 10 × 3 balls = 30 to a total of 3000 balls. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (C), the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 is updated to "3000 PT", and the period during which small hits are continuously generated in the second KT state. Based on the fact that the number of prize balls generated in the above reaches 3000, the character display 138IW011 such as "3000 OVER" is displayed as the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2.

Next, it is assumed that the small hit game is completed and the variation display of the next decorative symbol is started as shown in FIG. 8-43 (D). Then, as the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E), the small hit symbol (in this example, the combination of the symbols of "135") is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, and the small hit is displayed. It is assumed that it has occurred. Here, based on all the read-ahead judgment commands read, it is determined that there is no hold memory that becomes a big hit, a process of determining the display color of the small hit notification is executed, and the display color of the small hit notification is determined to be gold. (See steps 138 IWS9728 to S9731). In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E), a character display 138IW012 such as "GET" is displayed in a golden display color as a small hit notification, and the small hit continues as a part of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. You will be notified to do so.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (F), it is controlled by the small hit game, and then when the small hit game is finished, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (G), the image display device 5 is small. The background image is changed according to the hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. For example, while a blue display color background image is displayed as a normal background image, a rainbow-colored display color background image is displayed as a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (H), the image display device 5 continues to display the background image according to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect until the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is completed.

In this example, the case where the number of prize balls in the second KT state is displayed as the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 1 and the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 is shown, but only in such an embodiment. I can't. For example, the prize balls based on the prizes in the large winning opening and the special winning opening in the KT state including the 1st KT state and the 2nd KT state are counted, and the number of consecutive small hit prize balls is displayed and the number of consecutive small hit prize balls is displayed. It may be configured to be displayed as display 2.

As described above, according to the feature unit 138IW, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are performed in parallel. It is feasible, and after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed), an advantageous state is obtained based on the fact that the game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a specific area (for example, a passing gate 41). (For example, the jackpot game state) can be controlled. Further, it is possible to control a special state (for example, a small hit game state), and it is possible to control a special state (for example, a KT state) in which a game value due to the special state is more likely to be given than in the normal state. Further, it is possible to output a specific signal (for example, a jackpot signal 1), and it is possible to output a specific signal based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the first identification information in a normal state (for example, FIG. 8-FIG. As shown in 22 (1), in the normal state, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started based on the derivation display of the jackpot symbol in the first special symbol), and in the normal state, the second identification information is variably displayed. No specific signal is output based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, even if the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol, the jackpot signal 1 Does not start external output). Therefore, the signal can be appropriately output when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information. In addition, even when the player has finished the KT state but remains on hold during the non-gaming state in which the player is not playing, and the player is apparently in a vacant state, the predetermined condition is satisfied (big hit). By not outputting a specific signal immediately in the derivation display of the symbol), the signal should be output appropriately when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information, especially in consideration of the non-gaming state. Can be done.

Further, according to the present feature unit 138IW, the specific signal is a signal (for example, jackpot signal 1) capable of specifying the control to the advantageous state, and the specific signal output means variably displays the second identification information in the normal state. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the second special When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 may be started based on the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41). According to such a configuration, it is possible to identify that the game machine is controlled in an advantageous state outside the game machine.

Further, in particular, in a pachinko gaming machine, in response to receiving a jackpot signal, a data lamp (so-called call lamp) displays a light emission and a liquid crystal display corresponding to the jackpot, and the number of jackpots is incremented by 1. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol in the non-game state in which the player is not playing, the data lamp remains lit and displayed even though the player is in the non-game state, and the vacant table is displayed. Nevertheless, there is a possibility that other players will avoid the game by judging that the original player may return, and the operating rate of the pachinko machine may decrease. There is. Therefore, in the present feature unit 138IW, even if the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol in the non-gaming state, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is not started, and the light emission display of the data lamp is not started. It is possible to prevent the operating rate of various pachinko machines from decreasing.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, it is possible to output a special signal (for example, a jackpot signal 2) corresponding to a special state and an advantageous state, and it is possible to output a special signal using an output terminal different from the specific signal. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the jackpot signal 1 is output externally from the output terminal of the terminal number "05", and the jackpot signal 2 is output externally from the output terminal of the terminal number "06"). Further, the output of the special signal is started at the same timing as the output start timing of the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the normal state, the jackpot is hit by the first special symbol as in the jackpot signal 1. When the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started based on the derivation display of the symbol and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol, the outside of the jackpot signal 2 is based on the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41. Start output). Therefore, a special signal can be output appropriately.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, a first region (for example, a large winning opening) in which the game medium can enter in an advantageous state and a second region (for example, a special winning opening) in which the game medium can enter in a special state. And. Further, it is possible to output a special signal (for example, a special winning opening winning signal) corresponding to the entry of the game medium into the second region, and it is possible to output a special signal using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the jackpot signal 1 is output externally from the output terminal of the terminal number “05”, and the special winning opening winning signal is output externally from the output terminal of the terminal number “07”). Therefore, the state of entry of the game medium into the second region can be monitored externally.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the first identification information and when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the special state, the specific area is used as the gaming medium. It is possible to output a specific signal regardless of whether or not has passed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (1) and (2), when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the first special symbol. Starts the external output of the jackpot signal 1 at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the second special symbol in the KT state. The external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed). Therefore, it is possible to output a signal corresponding to the state during the game.

It should be noted that a display means (round lamp) capable of displaying a display corresponding to the number of rounds of the big hit by the signal from the main board 11 may be separately provided. In this case, after the predetermined condition is satisfied (derivative display of the jackpot symbol), the display means is turned off, and the display means is displayed in a manner corresponding to the number of rounds of the jackpot according to the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41. May be configured to do. According to such a configuration, the player confirms the display means (round lamp) when the jackpot symbol of the non-probability variation symbol (even symbol) is stopped and displayed as the decorative symbol in the state where the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Even so, it is difficult to recognize whether it is a non-probability big hit or a 2R probable big hit (small hit RUSH), and when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the image display device 5 executes a rush effect to the small hit RUSH. In that the small hit RUSH can be recognized, the effect of the promotion effect can be enhanced.

In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 with the jackpot symbol of the non-probability variation symbol (even symbol) stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the promotion to the 16R probability variation jackpot (RUSH) is notified. It may be configured. Further, the promotion notification may be executed during the jackpot game after the jackpot symbol of the non-probability variation symbol (even symbol) is stopped and displayed.

Further, according to this feature unit 138IW, it is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) and a special state (for example, a small hit game state), and the game is in a special state rather than a non-special state. It is possible to control a special state (for example, a second KT state) in which value is easily given. Further, as the advantageous state, at least, the first advantageous state controlled to the non-special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot) and the special state after the end of the advantageous state. A controlled second advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state based on a 16R probability variation jackpot) and a third advantageous state (for example, a 2R probability variation) that is controlled to a special state after the end of the advantageous state and has a lower degree of advantage than the second advantageous state. It is possible to control to a big hit game state based on a big hit), and after notifying that it is controlled to an advantageous state, it is possible to notify that it is controlled to a third advantageous state (for example, a re-lottery effect and a KT rush effect). Or perform notification when passing through the gate). Therefore, since it is notified that the situation will be more advantageous for the player after the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the game machine that can be controlled to the special state.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, a re-notification effect (for example, a re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (C)) is executed after notifying that the control is performed in the first advantageous state, and the re-notification effect is performed. It is possible to execute a special effect (for example, the KT rush effect shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D) and 8-40 (E)) for notifying that the third advantageous state is controlled after the start of execution. Therefore, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the production and improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, when the special effect is executed after the execution of the re-notification effect is started, a specific image corresponding to the re-notification effect in the special state (for example, the re-lottery shown in FIG. 8-40 (F)). The stock image 138IW005) can be displayed. Further, after displaying the specific image, the re-notification effect (for example, the re-lottery effect (re-lottery release effect) shown in FIG. 8-40 (H)) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the re-notification effect.

In the feature unit 138IW, after the re-lottery stock image is displayed, the re-lottery stock image is deleted when the next big hit occurs, and the re-lottery release effect is executed (the stocked re-lottery stock image is 1). (Released in one big hit), but not limited to such a mode. For example, after shifting to the second KT state and displaying the re-lottery stock image, the re-lottery stock image is continuously displayed even if a plurality of big hits occur, and the re-lottery release effect is repeatedly executed with the multiple big hits. (One re-lottery stock image may be configured to loop and execute the re-lottery release effect).

Further, according to the present feature unit 138IW, after notifying that the control is performed in the second advantageous state, it is not notified that the control is performed in the third advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (B)). After the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the re-lottery effect and the KT rush effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (C) to 8-40 (E). That is, the 16R probability variation jackpot symbol is temporarily displayed. The re-lottery effect or the KT rush effect may not be executed after the stop display is displayed.) Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

Further, according to the present feature unit 138IW, it is based on the fact that the game medium (for example, the game ball) has passed through the specific area (for example, the passing gate 41) after the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the derivation display of the jackpot symbol). It can be controlled in an advantageous state. Further, after notifying that the control is performed in the first advantageous state, it is possible to notify that the game medium is controlled in the third advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium (for example, FIG. 8-42 (for example, FIG. 8-42). As shown in B), after the normal jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C), the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol is replaced and displayed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41). .. Therefore, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the production and improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, it is possible to control a specific state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability state)) which is easily controlled to an advantageous state. Further, it is possible to control to a specific state after the end of the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs, the probability variation state (for example) (High probability state)), not controlled to a specific state after the end of the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot occurs, the probability is low. Controlled by state). Therefore, the player pays attention to the fact that after the end of the third advantageous state is controlled to the third advantageous state rather than the first advantageous state in that the degree of advantage is higher than that after the end of the first advantageous state. It can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, according to this feature unit 138IW, a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 6R normal jackpot, 2R normal jackpot, 16R probability variation jackpot, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) and have different degrees of advantage, It is possible to control the jackpot game state based on the 2R probability variation jackpot). Further, after notifying that the advantageous state is controlled, it is possible to execute a re-notification effect (for example, the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (C)) for notifying the type of the advantageous state according to a predetermined effect mode. , A special effect for notifying that the effect mode is different from that of the re-notification effect and is controlled to a specific advantageous state before the effect result after the start of execution of the re-notification effect is displayed (for example, FIG. 8-39 (D). ) And the KT rush effect shown in FIG. 8-40 (E)) can be executed. Further, after the execution of the special effect, a special image (for example, the re-lottery stock image 138IW005 shown in FIG. 8-40 (F)) suggesting the execution of the re-notification effect can be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game with respect to the re-notification effect.

Further, according to this feature unit 138IW, it is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) and a special state (for example, a small hit game state), and the game is in a special state rather than a non-special state. It is possible to control a special state (for example, a second KT state) in which value is easily given. Further, the control of the special state is terminated in response to the control to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 9R probability variation jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot is reached during the high probability / second KT state, the second KT End the state and shift to the high probability / first KT state or the low probability / first KT state). Further, in the special state, a suggestion effect (for example, a small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect) suggesting that the special state continues in the later variable display is executed based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, the look-ahead determination result). It is possible. Therefore, it is suggested that the special state in which the game value is easily given continues, so that the interest in the game can be improved in the game machine that can be controlled to the special state.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, a notification effect (for example, small hit notification) for notifying that the device is controlled to a special state can be executed in a plurality of types of modes (for example, a gold display color and a red display color). (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E), the small hit notification 138IW012 is executed in a special mode (for example, a golden display color) among a plurality of types of modes. To display). Therefore, attention can be paid to the mode of the notification effect.

Further, according to the present feature unit 138IW, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect of a mode in which the effect mode of the variable display is changed to the special mode after the notification effect is executed in the special mode (for example, FIG. 8-44 (G)). , (H), the background image of the image display device 5 is changed to a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect and improve the interest in the game.

The feature unit 138IW has shown a case where the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is executed by displaying the background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect may be executed by displaying a telop display suggesting the continuation of the second KT state or displaying a predetermined character image.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, the suggestion effect can be executed in a mode suggesting that the special state continues over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a plurality of variations until the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is completed). A background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is displayed over the display). Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of relief to the player over a plurality of variable displays, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) can be executed in parallel. .. Further, as a special state, it is possible to control a state in which the variable display of the second identification information is executed frequently and the frequency of being controlled to the special state by the variable display of the second identification information is high (for example, in the second KT state). It is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and a low base state is controlled so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened). Further, the suggestion effect can be executed on condition that the variable display of the first identification information is not executed (for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is not being performed, the small hit notification is displayed in the gold display color. It is possible). Therefore, an unstable state (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed in parallel due to the variable display of the first identification information, and the game is played by the variable display of the first special symbol. It is possible to limit the execution of the suggestion effect in the state where the state can change).

Further, according to the present feature unit 138IW, it is determined that the hold storage controlled to the advantageous state is stored, the number of hold storages stored by the hold storage means is reduced, and whether or not the suggestion effect is terminated is determined. The suggestion effect is terminated based on at least one of the determination that the suggestion effect is terminated or the reserved memory for the variable display of the first identification information being stored (for example, in the look-ahead determination result). Based on the fact that there is a hold that will be a big hit, that the number of second hold memories is not 2 or more, that it was decided to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect by lottery processing, and that the first hold memory was memorized. The small hit RUSH continuation suggestion production ends). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately secure the opportunity for the end of the suggestion effect.

Further, according to the feature unit 138IW, a predetermined number of times controlled to a special state (for example, the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state counted by using the small hit continuous number counter) is totaled and special. The game value given in the state (for example, the number of prize balls in the second KT state counted by using the small hit continuous middle prize ball number counter) is totaled. In addition, a special effect corresponding to a predetermined number of times (for example, small hit continuous number display 2 (character display 138IW010 such as "20COMBO") shown in FIG. 8-43 (B)) can be executed, and a special effect corresponding to the game value can be executed. The effect (for example, the small hit continuous middle prize ball number display 2 (character display 138IW011 such as "3000OVER") shown in FIG. 8-43 (C)) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by giving the player a special feeling.

In addition, in this feature unit 138IW, when the second KT state is in the state, if the big hit does not occur, the small hit is generally generated. Therefore, the small hit continuous number counter is used to detect the small hit generated in the second KT state. It counts the number of consecutive times. However, strictly speaking, forced loss may occur, so the number of intermittent small hits may be cumulatively counted with the forced loss in between. If a big hit does not occur in the second KT state, it may be configured to be a small hit, and the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state may be counted. In addition, it is not always necessary to count the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state, and if it is configured so that there may be a deviation at a low rate even in the second KT state, intermittent small hits may occur. May be configured to cumulatively count the number of occurrences of.

Further, as described above, when the configuration is such that the deviation occurs at a low rate (not 100% small hit) even in the second KT state, the deviation fluctuation is executed during the execution of the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. In some cases, the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect may be continuously executed (for example, the background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect may be continuously displayed) even during the deviation fluctuation.

Further, not only the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect may be executed, but also the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect may be executed. In this case, for example, it may be configured to determine whether or not the small hit RUSH ends based on the look-ahead determination result and execute the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect. Further, for example, when the probability variation state is terminated by executing the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (probability variation number) and the small hit RUSH is also terminated when the probability variation number is reached, the probability variation state is terminated by the probability variation end lottery process. When the small hit RUSH is also configured to end at the same time, the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect may be executed in advance before the end of the small hit RUSH. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute an effect of inciting the end of the small hit RUSH in advance, so that the player can pay attention to whether the small hit RUSH actually ends or continues, and more games can be played. It is possible to improve the interest in.

Further, the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect may be configured to be executed in an effect mode different from the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect. For example, the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect may be executed in a manner of darkening the background image, or a telop-like character display such as "RUSH end?" May be displayed.

Further, the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect of a plurality of types of effect modes is configured to be executable, and the ratio at which the small hit RUSH actually ends depending on which effect mode the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect is executed. May be configured to be different. With such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the production mode of the small hit RUSH end suggestion effect.

Further, the configuration shown by the feature unit 138IW may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine configured so that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. FIG. 8-45 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where the set value can be changed. Of these, FIG. 8-45 (A) shows the winning probability of a big hit and the winning probability of a small hit for each set value in the non-probability change state (low probability state). Further, FIG. 8-45 (B) shows the winning probability of a big hit and the winning probability of a small hit for each set value in the probability variation state (high probability state). Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 8-45, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed in 6 stages of the setting values "1" to "6". Not only when the setting can be changed in 6 steps, for example, the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or the setting may be changed in 7 or more steps.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-45 (A), in the non-probability state (low probability state), the setting value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the case of the set value "6" has the highest jackpot probability "255/65536". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-45 (B), in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the jackpot winning probability is 10 times higher than that in the non-probability state (low probability state). When the value is "1", the jackpot probability is "2050/65536", which is the lowest, which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "2550/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players.

On the other hand, regarding the small hit, as shown in FIGS. 8-45 (A) and (B), regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the non-probability state (low probability). The small hit probability is constant as "62986/65536" regardless of whether it is a probabilistic state (state) or a probabilistic state (high probability state). As shown in FIGS. 8-45 (A) and (B), even when the jackpot probability is configured to be constant while the jackpot probability is made different according to the set value in this way, the missed probability is lost. By making the set values "1" to "6" different, the number of determined values for each set value may be matched. In FIGS. 8-45 (A) and 8-45 (B), the small hit probabilities are matched and the missed probabilities are different between the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the non-probability state (low probability state). In the (high probability state), the small hit probability may be lowered as compared with the non-probability state (low probability state) by the amount that the big hit probability is increased with respect to the non-probability state (low probability state), and the loss probabilities may be matched. Further, even if the set values are different in, for example, "1" and "2", the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be matched respectively. As a result, in a game machine in which the number of stages that can be substantially set is less than 6 or a game machine in which there is no difference in advantage due to the setting change function, a game machine of a type having a setting change function in 6 stages and a hardware / software configuration. Can be standardized and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

The feature unit 138IW discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to be able to output a specific signal. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200506 describes that a jackpot signal (specific signal) is output from an external output terminal during all jackpot states.

However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200506, whether it is in a normal state or a special state, and whether a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the first identification information, or the second identification information. No consideration is given to whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state.

Therefore, in order to solve the problem that the present feature unit 138IW can appropriately output a signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information, the following means (1) to (5) The configuration is disclosed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol). A gaming machine that can be controlled into an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is different from the advantageous state, and is a variable display of the first identification information. A portion for executing steps S110A to S113A of the first special symbol process process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, which can execute the variable display of the second identification information in parallel. 2 After the special symbol process processing (step S25B) satisfies the same processing as in steps S110A to S113A and the predetermined conditions (for example, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed), the specific area (for example, the passing gate 41) Step S115A of the first special symbol process process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100 based on the passage of the game medium (for example, the game ball) to the advantageous state control means (for example, the game control computer 100). A part that executes ~ S118A, a part that executes the same processing as steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B), and a special state control means that can control a special state (for example, a game control micro). A portion of the computer 100 that executes steps S119A to S121A of the first special symbol process processing (step S25A), a portion that executes the same processing as steps S119A to S121A in the second special symbol process processing (step S25B)), and the usual Steps 138 IWS2208A, S2213A, S2214A, S2219A, S2220A, S2208B in the game control microcomputer 100, which can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the game value is more likely to be given by the special state than the state. , S2213B, S2214B, S2219B, S2220B) and specific signal output means (for example, step S23 and step 138IWS2022A, S2022B in the game control computer 100) capable of outputting a specific signal (for example, a jackpot signal 1). The specific signal output means satisfies the predetermined condition by the variable display of the first identification information in the normal state. It is possible to output a specific signal based on it (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is output based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol. (Start), the specific signal is not output based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the second Even if the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is not started). According to such a configuration, a signal can be appropriately output when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the variable display of the second identification information.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific signal is a signal (for example, a jackpot signal 1) that can specify the control to the advantageous state, and the specific signal output means is determined by the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state. When the condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22 (1), in the normal state, the second special symbol is used. When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 may be started based on the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41). According to such a configuration, it is possible to identify that the game machine is controlled in an advantageous state outside the game machine.

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, special signal output means (for example, step S23 and step in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting a special signal (for example, a jackpot signal 2) corresponding to a special state and an advantageous state. (Part that executes 138IWS2022A, S2503B), the special signal output means can output a special signal using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the jackpot signal 1 is External output is performed from the output terminal of terminal number "05", and jackpot signal 2 is externally output from the output terminal of terminal number "06"), and the output of the special signal is started at the same timing as the output start timing of the specific signal. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, in the normal state, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is started based on the derivation and display of the jackpot symbol by the first special symbol in the same manner as the jackpot signal 1, and the second When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 may be started based on the passage of the game ball of the passing gate 41). According to such a configuration, a special signal can be appropriately output.

(Means 4) In any of means 1 to means 3, a first region (for example, a large winning opening) in which the game medium can enter in an advantageous state and a second region (for example, a large winning opening) in which the game medium can enter in a special state (means 4). For example, in a special signal output means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting a special winning opening) and a special signal corresponding to the entry of the game medium into the second region (for example, a special winning opening winning signal). The special signal output means can output a special signal by using an output terminal different from the specific signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the jackpot signal 1 is capable of outputting the special signal). It may be configured so that it is output externally from the output terminal of the terminal number "05", and the special winning opening winning signal is output externally from the output terminal of the terminal number "07"). According to such a configuration, the state of entry of the game medium into the second region can be monitored externally.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to the means 4, the specific signal output means is determined by the variable display of the first identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied and in a special state by the variable display of the second identification information. When the condition is satisfied, a specific signal can be output regardless of whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-22 (1) and (2), the first When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 is started at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-22 (2), the first is in the KT state. (2) When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 may be started at the timing when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to output a signal corresponding to the state during the game.

Further, the feature unit 138IW also discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to give further notification after notifying that they are controlled in an advantageous state. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-104227 describes that the re-lottery effect is executed after the effect symbols are even-numbered symbols or number symbols other than "7" and are temporarily stopped and displayed. ..

However, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-104227 describes the interest in the game regarding the notification that the game is controlled to an advantageous state when applied to a game machine that can be controlled to a special state in which the game value is easily given. Cannot be improved sufficiently.

Therefore, in the present feature unit 138IW, in order to solve the problem of improving the interest in the game in the game machine that can be controlled to the special state, the following means (1) to (6) are configured. It is disclosed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is capable of playing a game, and has an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that is different from the advantageous state. ), Which is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state, and executes steps S115A to S118A of the advantageous state control means (for example, the first special symbol process process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100). Part, a part that executes the same processing as steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B), and a special state control means that can control a special state (for example, the first in the game control microcomputer 100). The part that executes steps S119A to S121A of the special symbol process process (step S25A), the part that executes the same process as steps S119A to S121A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B)), and more special than the non-special state. An advantageous state is provided with a special state control means (for example, a portion that executes steps 138IWS2208A and S2208B in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which the game value depending on the state is easily given. The control means has, as an advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state based on a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot) controlled to a non-special state after the end of the advantageous state, and a special after the end of the advantageous state. A second advantageous state controlled by the state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on the 16R probability variation big hit) and a third advantageous state controlled to a special state after the end of the advantageous state and having a lower degree of advantage than the second advantageous state (for example, It is possible to control the 2R probability variation big hit (big hit gaming state), and after notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to notify that it is controlled to the third advantageous state (for example, the effect control CPU 120). 138IWS935 and step S172 are executed according to the process table selected in step 138IWS929, and step 138IWS9712 is executed). According to such a configuration, since it is notified that the situation will be more advantageous for the player after the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the game machine that can be controlled to the special state.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the notification means executes a re-notification effect (for example, the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (C)) after notifying that the first advantageous state is controlled, and re-notifies. So that a special effect (for example, the KT rush effect shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D) and 8-40 (E)) for notifying that the effect is controlled to the third advantageous state after the start of execution of the effect can be executed. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the production and improve the interest in the game.

(Means 3) When the special effect is executed after the execution of the re-notification effect is started in the means 2, the specific image corresponding to the re-notification effect in the special state (for example, the re-lottery stock image shown in FIG. 8-40 (F)). A specific image display means capable of displaying 138IW005) (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 138IWS9709) and a re-notification effect (for example, a re-lottery shown in FIG. 8-40 (H)) after displaying the specific image. It is configured to include a re-notification effect re-execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 138IWS935 and S172 according to the process table selected in step 138IWS925 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the effect (re-lottery release effect). It may have been done. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the re-notification effect.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to means 3, the notifying means does not notify that it is controlled to the third advantageous state after notifying that it is controlled to the second advantageous state (for example, FIG. As shown in 8-39 (B), after the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the re-lottery effect and the KT rush effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (C) to 8-40 (E). That is, the re-lottery effect or the KT rush effect may not be executed after the 16R probability variation jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to the means 4, the advantageous state control means passes the specific area (for example, the passing gate 41) to the game medium after the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the derivation display of the jackpot symbol). It is possible to control to an advantageous state based on the passage of (for example, a game ball), and the notification means is based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area after notifying that it is controlled to the first advantageous state. It is possible to notify that the third advantageous state is controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), after the normal jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C). , The 2R probability variation jackpot symbol is replaced and displayed based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the production and improve the interest in the game.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to the means 5, a specific state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability state)) that is easily controlled to an advantageous state. The computer 100 includes steps 138 IWS2207A, S2212A, S2207B, S2212B), and the specific state control means can control the specific state after the end of the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8-). As shown in FIG. 20, when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs, the probability variation state (high probability state) is controlled), and the specific state is not controlled after the end of the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in -20, when it becomes a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot, it may be controlled to a low probability state). According to such a configuration, after the end of the third advantageous state, the degree of advantage is higher than that after the end of the first advantageous state, and the third advantageous state is controlled more than the first advantageous state. The degree of attention of the player can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, the feature unit 138IW also discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, some gaming machines are configured to give further notification after notifying that they are controlled in an advantageous state. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-104227, a re-lottery effect (re-notification effect) is executed after the effect symbols are even-numbered symbols or number symbols other than "7" and are temporarily stopped and displayed. Is described.

However, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-104227, it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest in the game with respect to the re-notification effect.

Therefore, the feature unit 138IW discloses the configurations of the following means (1) to (6) in order to solve the problem of making it possible to improve the interest in the game with respect to the re-notification effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can play a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and can be controlled to the advantageous state. Advantageous state control means (for example, a portion for executing steps S115A to S118A of the first special symbol process process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B)). The advantageous state control means is provided with a portion that executes the same processing), and the advantageous state control means is a jackpot gaming state based on a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 6R normal jackpot, 2R normal jackpot, 16R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot) having different degrees of advantage. ) Is controllable, and after notifying that the advantageous state is controlled, a re-notification effect of notifying the type of the advantageous state according to a predetermined effect mode (for example, the re-lottery effect shown in FIG. 8-39 (C)). (For example, a portion in which step 138IWS935 and step S172 are executed according to the process table selected in step 138IWS929 in the effect control CPU 120) and the effect result after the start of execution of the re-notification effect are displayed. A special effect (for example, the KT rush effect shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D) and 8-40 (E)) for notifying that the effect mode is different from the re-notification effect and that the control is controlled to a specific advantageous state. ) (For example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 138IWS935 and step S172 according to the process table selected in step 138IWS929) and suggests execution of the re-notification effect after executing the special effect. A special image display means (for example, a portion for executing step 138IWS9709 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a special image (for example, the re-lottery stock image 138IW005 shown in FIG. 8-40 (F)) is provided. It is a feature. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game with respect to the re-notification effect.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a special state control means (for example, the first special symbol in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) that is advantageous for the player different from the advantageous state. The part that executes steps S119A to S121A of the process process (step S25A), the part that executes the same process as steps S119A to S121A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B)), and the special state rather than the non-special state. An advantageous state control means including a special state control means (for example, a portion for executing steps 138IWS2208A and S2208B in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a second KT state) in which a game value is easily given. Is, as an advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state controlled to a non-special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot) and a special state after the end of the advantageous state. A controlled second advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state based on a 16R probability variation jackpot) and a third advantageous state (for example, a 2R probability variation) that is controlled to a special state after the end of the advantageous state and has a lower degree of advantage than the second advantageous state. It is possible to control the big hit game state based on the big hit), the re-notification effect executing means can execute the re-notification effect after notifying that it is controlled to the first advantageous state, and the special effect executing means re-notifies. It seems that a special effect (for example, the KT rush effect shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D) and 8-40 (E)) for notifying that the third advantageous state is controlled after the execution of the notification effect is started can be executed. It may be configured in. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the production and improve the interest in the game.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the re-notification effect re-execution means (for example, the re-notification effect re-execution effect (for example, the re-lottery effect (re-lottery release effect) shown in FIG. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to include (a portion that executes steps 138IWS935 and S172 according to the process table selected in step 138IWS925). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the re-notification effect.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 2 to the means 3, after notifying that the second advantageous state is controlled, the third advantageous state is not notified (for example, FIG. 8-39 (for example, FIG. 8-39). As shown in B), after the normal jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the re-lottery effect and the KT rush effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (C) to 8-40 (E). The re-lottery effect or the KT rush effect may not be executed after the 16R probability variation jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(Means 5) In any of the means 2 to the means 4, the advantageous state control means passes the specific area (for example, the passing gate 41) to the game medium after the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the derivation display of the jackpot symbol). It is possible to control to an advantageous state based on the passage of (for example, a game ball), and after notifying that it is controlled to the first advantageous state, a third advantage is based on the passage of the game medium through a specific area. It is possible to notify that the state is controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), after the normal jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the passing gate 41 is played as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C). It may be configured to include a notification means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 138IWS9712) that replaces and displays the 2R probability variation jackpot symbol based on the passage of the ball. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprising effect to the production and improve the interest in the game.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to the means 5, a specific state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a probabilistic state (high probability state)) that is easily controlled to an advantageous state. The computer 100 includes steps 138 IWS2207A, S2212A, S2207B, S2212B), and the specific state control means can control the specific state after the end of the second advantageous state and the third advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8-). As shown in FIG. 20, when a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs, the probability variation state (high probability state) is controlled), and the specific state is not controlled after the end of the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in -20, when it becomes a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot, it may be controlled to a low probability state). According to such a configuration, after the end of the third advantageous state, the degree of advantage is higher than that after the end of the first advantageous state, and the third advantageous state is controlled more than the first advantageous state. The degree of attention of the player can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, the feature unit 138IW also discloses a configuration for solving the following problems. That is, in the game machine, it is possible to control a special state which is advantageous for the player different from the advantageous state, and it is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the frequency of being controlled to the special state is increased as compared with the non-special state. There is. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-156952 describes that even in the small hit game state (special state), the open mode is such that the player can obtain a ball, although it is less than the big hit game state. ing. Further, it is described that the control is performed in a state (special state) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in a normal state.

However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-156952, the playability related to the special state is monotonous, and the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

Therefore, in the present feature unit 138IW, in order to solve the problem of improving the interest in the game in the game machine that can be controlled to the special state, the following means (1) to (7) are configured. It is disclosed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display, and has an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state (for example, a small hit game) that is different from the advantageous state. A game machine that can be controlled to a state), and executes steps S115A to S118A of the advantageous state control means (for example, the first special symbol process process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100). The part to be executed, the part that executes the same processing as steps S115A to S118A in the second special symbol process processing (step S25B), and the special state control means that can control the special state (for example, the first in the game control microcomputer 100). 1 The part that executes steps S119A to S121A of the special symbol process processing (step S25A), the part that executes the same processing as steps S119A to S121A in the second special symbol process processing (step S25B)), and the non-special state Special state control means (for example, a part that executes steps 138IWS2208A and S2208B in the game control computer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which the game value due to the special state is likely to be given, and an advantageous state. A determination means for determining whether or not to control (for example, a portion for executing steps 138IWS58A and S58B in the game control microcomputer 100) and whether or not the determination means is controlled in an advantageous state before the determination means are determined. A portion for executing step S101A of the first special symbol process process (step S25A) in the game control microcomputer 100, and the second special symbol process process (step S25B) for executing the same process as step S101A. The special state control means terminates the control of the special state in response to the control to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, 9R probability change during the high probability / second KT state). When it becomes a big hit or a 2R normal big hit, it ends the second KT state and shifts to the high probability / first KT state or the low probability / first KT state), and in the special state, the judgment result of the judgment means (for example, the look-ahead judgment result) Based on this, the suggestion effect execution means (for example, steps 138 IWS9733 and S9909 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect) suggesting that the special state continues in the later variable display is performed. Run It is characterized by having a part to be used. According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the special state in which the game value is easily given continues, so that the interest in the game can be improved in the game machine that can be controlled to the special state.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the suggestion effect executing means provides a plurality of types of notification effects (for example, small hit notification) for notifying that the device is controlled to a special state (for example, a gold display color and a red display color). ), And the suggestion effect is executed by executing the notification effect in a special aspect (for example, a golden display color) among a plurality of types (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (E)). In addition, the small hit notification 138IW012 may be displayed in a gold display color). According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the mode of the notification effect.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect of a mode in which the effect mode of the variable display is changed to the special mode after the notification effect is executed by the special mode (for example, FIG. 8-). As shown in 44 (G) and (H), the background image of the image display device 5 may be changed to a background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the suggestion effect and improve the interest in the game.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to the means 3, the suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect in an manner suggesting that the special state continues over a plurality of variable displays (for example, a small hit). Until the end of the RUSH continuation suggestion effect, the background image corresponding to the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect is displayed over a plurality of variable displays). According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of relief to the player over a plurality of variable displays, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to means 4, variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are performed. A variable display executing means (for example, the first special symbol in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel. A part for executing steps S110A to S113A of the process process (step S25A) and a part for executing the same process as steps S110A to S113A in the second special symbol process process (step S25B)) are provided, and the special state control means is special. As a state, it is possible to control a state in which the variable display of the second identification information is frequently executed and the frequency of being controlled to a special state by the variable display of the second identification information is high (for example, in the second KT state, a small hit is obtained. (Controlled to a state in which it is likely to occur and controlled to a low base state so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened), the suggestion effect executing means executes the variable display of the first identification information. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect on the condition that the suggestion effect is not performed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is not displaying the variation of the first special symbol by executing steps 138IWS9728 to S9733 when it is determined to be N in step 138IWS9725. In some cases, the small hit notification can be displayed in a golden display color). According to such a configuration, it is possible to limit the execution of the suggestion effect in the unstable state accompanying the variable display of the first identification information.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1 to 5, a hold storage means (for example, a first hold storage buffer and a second hold storage buffer) for storing information related to variable display as hold storage is provided, and a suggestion effect is executed. The means is determined to end the suggestion effect by determining that the hold memory controlled to the advantageous state is stored, the number of hold memories stored by the hold storage means has decreased, and whether or not to end the suggestion effect. The suggestion effect is terminated based on at least one of the fact that the hold memory for the variable display of the first identification information is stored (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is set to Y in step 138 IWS9735). When it is determined, when it is determined to be N in step 138IWS9736, when it is determined to be Y in step 138IWS9738, and when it is determined to be N in step 138IWS9736, and when it is determined to be Y in step 138IWS9740, steps 138IWS9741 and S9742 are executed. It may be configured to end the small hit RUSH continuation suggestion effect). According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately secure the trigger for the end of the suggestion effect.

(Means 7) In any of means 1 to means 6, a predetermined number of times controlled to a special state (for example, the number of consecutive small hits in the second KT state counted using a small hit continuous number counter). A totaling means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) that totals the game value given in the special state (for example, the number of prize balls in the second KT state counted by using the small hit continuous middle prize ball counter). In step 138IWS615, S620 and step 138IWS9744) and a special effect according to a predetermined number of times (for example, small hit continuous number display 2 shown in FIG. 8-43 (B) (character display 138IW010 such as "20COMBO"). ) (For example, the part that executes step 138IWS9747 in the effect control CPU 120) and the special effect corresponding to the game value (for example, the small hit continuous middle prize shown in FIG. 8-43 (C)). Even if it is configured to include a special effect executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps 138IWS618 and S623 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the ball number display 2 (character display 138IW011 such as "3000OVER"). Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by giving the player a special feeling.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 10… General winning opening 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 17… Special variable winning ball device 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate Switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... 1st count switch 24 ... 2nd count switch 30 ... Ball hitting operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 41 ... Passing gate 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and can control an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and a special state that is different from the advantageous state.
A variable display execution means capable of executing the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel, and deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display,
As the display result of the variable display, after the specific display result suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled is derived and displayed, the advantageous state that can be controlled to the advantageous state is controlled based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area. Control means and
A special state control means capable of controlling the special state and
A special state control means that can control a special state in which the game value due to the special state is more likely to be given than in the normal state.
A specific signal output means capable of outputting a specific signal capable of specifying control to the advantageous state, and
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of executing the effect based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area.
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state.
Including
The specific display result includes a first specific display result suggesting that the first advantageous state is controlled, and a second specific display result suggesting that the specific display result is controlled by the second advantageous state.
The specific signal output means
The specific signal is output based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information in the normal state.
After the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the second identification information in the normal state, the specific signal is output based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area.
The specific signal is output based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information in the special state.
The specific signal is output based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the second identification information in the special state.
The effect executing means is
When controlled to the second advantageous state, it is determined to notify that the game medium is controlled to the second advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area after the derivation display of the first specific display result. Ri executable der the notification effect,
The type of the advantageous state can be notified by displaying the predetermined display in a special mode corresponding to the type of the advantageous state.
The predetermined display is hidden from the time when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the display result of the variable display of the second identification information until the game medium passes through the specific area. Based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area, the predetermined display is displayed in the special mode corresponding to the type of the advantageous state.
A game machine characterized by that.

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