JP6889611B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

When the gaming machine is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), the next advantageous state when there is a hold memory determined to be controlled to the next advantageous state. There was a notification that there was a reserved memory controlled to the advantageous state in the period up to (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-33496

However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the case where there is a hold memory in which it is determined that the gaming machine is controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state in the period from the advantageous state to the next advantageous state is considered. However, there was room for improvement in improving the interest of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to hold memory in which it is determined that the period from the advantageous state to the next advantageous state is controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming when there is a problem.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state or the like) that gives a player an advantageous value.
A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) capable of controlling a special state (for example, a small hit state) in which a value advantageous to the player is given and the degree of advantage is lower than the advantageous state. 560 etc.) and
A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a rush state or the like) that is easily controlled by the special state, and
Derived control means that displays the identification information in a variable manner and derives the display result.
Hold storage means (for example, RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560) for storing information related to the variable display as hold information (for example, hold storage), and
Determining means for determining whether to control the advantageous state or the special state (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like), and
Prior to the determination of the determination means, a determination means capable of determining whether the control is controlled to the advantageous state or the special state (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like) and
In the advantageous state, when the hold information determined to be controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means based on the determination result of the determination means, the control in the advantageous state is performed. A notification effect means (for example, a microcomputer 200 for effect control) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a hold continuous effect) to be notified in advance, and
Variable means (for example, special variable winning ball device 22) that can be changed into a first state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium can enter and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to enter. Etc.) and
A game medium effect means (for example, FIG. 23) capable of executing a game medium notification effect for notifying that a game medium has been acquired each time the game medium enters the variable means when the special state is reached in the special state. As shown in (b), when a small hit state occurs in the rush state, the special variable winning ball device 22 displays a second acquired image 197 that notifies that the game ball has won a prize, etc.). ,
The notification effect means
As the notification effect, it is possible to execute a series of specific notification effects at least for a specific period from the executing said advantageous state to the start of the next advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 22). Video etc.),
Even when the special state is controlled during the specific period, the specific notification effect can be continuously executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 22, from the big hit state to the start of the next big hit state. Even when controlled to a small hit state during a specific period, a series of premium videos will be played, etc.),
When the derivation control means is controlled to the special state in the special state in which the specific notification effect is not executed, the derivation control means derives and displays the special display result, and the special state after the specific notification effect is executed. When controlled to the special state inside, display results other than the special display result are derived and displayed.
The game medium production means is executed with different production modes of the game medium notification effect depending on whether the game medium production means is controlled to the special state during the specific period or controlled to the special state other than the specific period. It is possible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 22 (d), 23 (b), and (c), the first acquired image when the small hit state is controlled during the period from the big hit state to the next big hit state. The display mode of the acquired image is different between 196 and the second acquired image 197 and the third acquired image 198 in other periods).
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, other gaming machines
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state or the like) that is advantageous to the player.
A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like) capable of controlling a special state (for example, a small hit state or the like) different from the advantageous state, and
Hold storage means (for example, RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 560) for storing information related to the variable display as hold information (for example, hold storage), and
Determining means for determining whether to control the advantageous state or the special state (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like), and
Prior to the determination of the determination means, a determination means capable of determining whether or not the control is controlled to the advantageous state or the special state (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like) and
In the advantageous state, when the hold information determined to be controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means based on the determination result of the determination means, the control in the advantageous state is performed. It is provided with a notification effect means (for example, a microcomputer 200 for effect control) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a hold continuous effect) to be notified in advance.
The notification effect means
As the notification effect, it is possible to execute a series of specific notification effects at least for a specific period from the executing said advantageous state to the start of the next advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 22). Video etc.),
Even when the special state is controlled during the specific period, the specific notification effect can be continuously executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 22, from the big hit state to the start of the next big hit state. Even when controlled to a small hit state during a specific period, a series of premium videos will be played, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when there is a hold memory that is determined to be controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state in the period from the advantageous state to the next advantageous state, the interest of the game is improved. Can be done.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
A special state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560 or the like) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a rush state or the like) that is easily controlled by the special state, and
Variable means (for example, special variable) that can be changed into a first state in which the game medium can win a prize (for example, an open state) and a second state in which the game medium is difficult to win or a prize is difficult to win (for example, a closed state). Winning ball device 22 etc.) and
A game medium production means (for example, FIG. 23) capable of executing a game medium notification effect for notifying that a game medium has been acquired each time the game medium wins a prize in the variable means when the special state is reached in the special state. As shown in (b), when a small hit state is reached in the rush state, the special variable winning ball device 22 is further provided with a second acquired image 197 for notifying that the game ball has won a prize, etc.). ..

According to such a configuration, since it is clearly notified that the game medium has been acquired, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when it is controlled to a special state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above
In the special state, the game medium effect means determines whether or not the hold information determined to be controlled in the special state is stored in the hold storage means based on the determination result of the determination means. The game medium notification effect is executed in a different manner (for example, as shown in FIGS. 23 (b) and 23 (c), it is determined that the small hit state is controlled within the hold during the small hit state. The second acquired image 197 when there is no hold memory and the third acquired image 198 when there is a hold memory determined to be controlled in the small hit state in the hold are different, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a special feeling to the player that the hold information determined to be controlled in the special state is stored.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above
The game medium production means is executed with different production modes of the game medium notification effect depending on whether the game medium production means is controlled to the special state during the specific period or controlled to the special state other than the specific period. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 22 (d), 23 (b), and (c), the first acquired image 196 when the small hit state is controlled during the period from the big hit state to the next big hit state. , The display mode of the acquired image is different from that of the second acquired image 197 and the third acquired image 198 in other periods).

According to such a configuration, the player can be given a special feeling when controlled to a special state in a specific period.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
Further provided with a derivation control means (for example, a microcomputer 200 for effect control) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result composed of a combination of predetermined identification information.
The display results include a special display result composed of a combination of the first identical identification information (for example, a small hit display result composed of a combination of blue symbols shown in FIG. 23B) and a second display result. A specific display result composed of a combination of the same identification information (for example, a probability variation jackpot display result composed of a combination of red symbols shown in FIG. 23 (d), etc.) is included.
When the special display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the special state, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, when the small hit display result is derived and displayed, the small hit state is controlled. When the probabilistic jackpot display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the jackpot state, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to show the controlled game state in an easy-to-understand manner depending on whether it is a special display result or a specific display result.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above
When the derivation control means is controlled to the special state in the special state in which the specific notification effect is not executed, the derivation control means derives and displays the special display result, and the special display after the specific notification effect is executed. When controlled to the special state during the state, display results other than the special display result are derived and displayed (for example, when controlled to the small hit state during a rush state in which a series of premium images are not flowing, FIG. 23 When the small hit display result composed of the combination of the blue symbols shown in (b) is derived and displayed, and the small hit state is controlled during the rush state after the series of premium images shown in FIG. 22 (d) is played. Is displayed at the bottom right of the screen, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the target of the specific notification effect from being misunderstood that it is controlled to a special state, and the interest of the game to be deteriorated.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
Display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects as items that can be selected by the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 27, an effect of displaying items corresponding to a plurality of types of music). Control microcomputer 200, etc.) and
A selection effect means (as shown in FIG. 27, an effect control microcomputer 200 or the like that changes an item selected by a selection operation) capable of executing a selection effect for selecting any one of the plurality of items.
An effect control microcomputer 200 that outputs a music piece or an image corresponding to the selected item as shown in FIG. 27, which can execute an effect corresponding to the item selected in the selected effect means. Etc.) and further
The display means can display items corresponding to the first effect even when the first effect of the plurality of types of effects is being executed in the selected effect (for example, FIG. 27 (e). ), The item corresponding to the song A can be displayed by "Back" even when the item corresponding to the song A is being executed),
The effect executing means is
When an item corresponding to a second effect different from the first effect is selected while the first effect is being executed, the second effect is executed (for example, in FIG. 27 (h)). As shown, if an item corresponding to music B different from music A is selected, music B is played from the beginning, etc.),
When the item corresponding to the first effect is selected again in the state where the first effect is being executed, the state of the first effect being executed is taken over and executed (for example, FIG. 27 ( As shown in g), when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, the music A is played as it is).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game even when the selected effect is selected again.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit configuration example of a relay board, an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a production drawing which shows the production which is executed during a big hit. It is a production drawing which shows the production which is executed during a rush. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot related processing. It is a flowchart which shows the rush hour processing. It is a timing chart which shows the processing during a big hit in a modification. It is a production drawing which shows the production which is executed during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the music selection process at the time of a big hit. It is a figure which shows the control example of the music selection control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a music selection process.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame consists of a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, and a mechanical plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached.
It is a structure including (not shown) and various parts (excluding the game board 6 described later) attached to them.

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

An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are a plurality of types that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition, which is the first execution condition (for example, the hit ball has won the first start winning opening 13). A display area (hereinafter referred to as a first variable display unit 9a) for variably displaying (hereinafter, also referred to as variable display or variable) a decorative symbol for production (hereinafter, also referred to as variable display) and deriving and displaying a display result, and a second display area. Multiple types of decorative symbols (second decorative symbols) that can be identified are variable based on the establishment of the second starting condition, which is the execution condition (for example, the hit ball has won the second starting winning opening 14). It is easier for the player to visually recognize the displayed contents than the display area (hereinafter referred to as the second variable display unit 9b) for displaying and deriving the display result, and the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b. There is a display area (hereinafter, referred to as an effect symbol display unit 9c). It should be noted that the fact that the display contents are easy to visually recognize means that, for example, the size of the display area is large, or the display contents in the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b are always monochromatic. The display color may change. Further, in this embodiment, the effect symbol display unit 9c is controlled to display identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as an effect symbol) in three display areas of left, middle, and right. In addition, the winning means that the game ball enters the area defined in advance as the winning area such as the winning opening. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol is stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, one effect symbol display unit 9c is provided for two variable display units (first variable display unit 9a and second variable display unit 9b), and the effect symbol display unit 9c has two variable displays. Since the effect corresponding to any of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) that are variably displayed on the display unit is executed, whether or not the decorative symbol status (for example, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed) is executed. ) Is difficult to grasp.

A first special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol as identification information are provided on the upper part of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, respectively. Has been done. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b use more types of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a probabilistic symbol or a non-probable variable symbol. It may be configured to be variable display. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a may be referred to as the first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b may be referred to as the second special symbol. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Also, some may be different. As an example, the type of the first special symbol includes numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than numbers, and the type of the second special symbol is numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than numbers and the first special symbol. It may include a character different from the character of.

In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the number of first holding storages (holding storage is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one. Further, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

The first variable display unit 9a performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a decorative (directing) symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a. Further, the second variable display unit 9b performs variable display of the decorative symbol as a decorative symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Here, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b can be variably displayed at the same time.

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

On the display screen of the effect display device 9, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the number of first reserved balls, and the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved storages. There is an area (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol hold storage display unit 18c) for displaying the total number (total number of hold storages) which is the total of the above. As described above, in this embodiment, the total number of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is displayed on the symbol reserved storage display unit 18c, which is relatively easy for the player to see, so that the player can see the total. It is difficult to grasp each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. In this embodiment, the first special symbol holding storage display 18a and the second special symbol holding storage display 18b are four indicators such as lamps and LEDs, which are smaller than the symbol holding storage display unit 18c, respectively. Although it is configured, in order to make it more difficult to grasp the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, an indicator of another aspect may be used. As an example, if the first special symbol hold storage display 18a and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b are each composed of one display, the display color is different or the display density is different according to the number of hold storages. Let me do it.

In this embodiment, the upper limit of the total number of pending storages that can be displayed, that is, the total number of reserved storages is 8. The symbol hold storage display unit 18c increases the number of lighting display areas by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighting display areas is reduced by one. Alternatively, out of the eight display areas in the symbol hold storage display unit 18c, the number of areas displayed in a color predetermined as a valid start prize is increased by one. Then, each time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of areas displayed in the colors determined in advance as the effective start prize is reduced by one.

Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4. Therefore, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 when the first reserved memory number is 4, the winning becomes an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the first starting condition. When the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13 when the number of first reserved memories is less than 4, the winning becomes an effective starting winning (first valid starting winning) that satisfies the first starting condition. Similarly, when the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14 when the second reserved memory number is 4, the winning becomes an invalid starting winning that does not satisfy the second starting condition. When the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14 when the number of second reserved memories is less than 4, the winning becomes an effective starting winning (second valid starting winning) that satisfies the second starting condition. In this example, the upper limit of the first reserved storage number is set to 4, the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the total reserved storage number is set to 8, but these values are examples. .. Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 13a, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

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

Here, in this embodiment, the jackpot game is not started as soon as the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the first special symbol, but the game ball passes through the actuating gate 17 and the actuating gate switch. It is configured to shift to the jackpot game on condition that it is detected in 17a. Therefore, when the player takes a break from the game after the end of the big hit game state, it is possible to limit the control to the big hit game state from progressing during the break of the player. In particular, in this embodiment, since the variation time of the second special symbol is as long as 15 minutes or 5 minutes as described later, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the player can perform the variation display for a long time. You may take a break. Even in such a case, even if the variable display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit, it is possible to limit the progress of the big hit game during the break, and the profit of the player is impaired. Can be prevented. In this embodiment, the case where the operating gate 17 is provided separately from the gate 32 is shown, but the gate 32 and the operating gate 17 may be configured as a common gate. Further, it is not always necessary to provide the operation gate 17, and when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the game may be configured to shift to the big hit game as it is after the symbol confirmation display time elapses.

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

Below the special variable winning ball device 20, a special variable winning ball device 22 forming a special winning opening 24 for small hits and a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 are provided. As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 22 is arranged on the left side, and a variable winning ball device 15 is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. Although the details will be described later, the special variable winning ball device 22 and the variable winning ball device 15 extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-shaped bottom surface formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down. By moving the member forward and backward, the game ball wins in the open state (also referred to as the open state) in which the game ball can win in the special winning opening 24 and the second starting winning opening 14 located below the bottom member. Change to an impossible closed state (also called a closed state). The special variable winning ball device 22 moves the bottom member forward toward the front in the small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state, and the opening control is executed so that the special winning opening 24, which is the winning area, is opened. Further, when the variable winning ball device 15 hits the normal symbol display 10 and the symbol is derived and displayed, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front. The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening 14 which is the winning area is executed.

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

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

A switch (second count switch 25a, see FIG. 5) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the special winning opening 24 is provided in the special winning opening 24. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a, 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) through the special winning opening 24 opened in the special variable winning ball device 22, the number of winning balls is smaller than that when the game ball wins in the large winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters) through other prize openings such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is open-controlled and the special winning opening 24 is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening 24 is closed, the game ball cannot be passed (entered) through the special winning opening 24 to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage for the person.

Further, in the second start winning opening 14, a second starting opening switch 14a capable of detecting a winning game ball in the second starting winning opening 14 is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 14a, a predetermined number (1 piece) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

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

In this embodiment, the gate 32, the operating gate 17, the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning opening), the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14), and the special variable winning ball device 22 (special). Since the winning opening 24) is provided on the right side of the game area 7, the player aims at the right side of the game area 7 and launches the game (so-called right side) during a big hit game or in the KT state described later. Perform the striking operation). Therefore, although detailed description is omitted in this embodiment, when the jackpot game or the KT state is in progress, for example, the effect display device 9 displays "right-handed" or the like or moves to the right. It is desirable to configure it so as to notify that the right-handed operation period is in progress by displaying an arrow indicating.

Below the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example. The ordinary symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) from 00 to 99, for example. Further, the ordinary symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "○" and "×"). It may be composed of.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be lit by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

Decorative lamps 25 that blink during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 that captures a hit ball that has not won a prize is provided at the lower part. Further, two speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right outside the game area 7. Top frame lamps 28a, left frame lamps 28b, and right frame lamps 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the upper outer circumference, the left outer circumference, and the right outer circumference of the game area 7. Further, a prize ball lamp 51 that lights up when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball burnout lamp 52 that lights up when the supply ball runs out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. It is provided.

The gaming machine is a hitting ball launching device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to the player operating the hitting ball operation handle 5 and launches the game ball into the gaming area 7 by using the rotational force of the driving motor. ) Is provided. When the player continuously operates the hitting ball operation handle 5, the game ball is launched every 0.6 seconds. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the jackpot game ends or the previous variable display ends). Then, the first start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the first decorative symbol is variable on the first variable display unit 9a. The display starts. That is, the first special symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the total number of reserved storages (total number) displayed on the symbol holding storage display unit 18c, provided that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value. Is increased by 1.

Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the jackpot game ends or the previous variable display). The second start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the second decorative symbol is started on the second variable display unit 9b. Variable display of is started. That is, the second special symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the total number of reserved storages (total number) displayed on the symbol holding storage display unit 18c, provided that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value. Is increased by 1. However, even if the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, if the total reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the total number displayed on the symbol holding storage display unit 18c is incremented by one.

The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 9a are stopped when a predetermined time elapses. When the first special symbol at the time of stopping becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to the jackpot game state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened until a certain time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the large winning opening. One round in the big hit game state is from the time when the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened until a certain period of time elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls wins the big winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls win a prize in the large winning opening, or after a certain period of time has passed since the special variable winning ball device 20 was opened, the continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the right to continue is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 2 rounds, 6 rounds, 16 rounds). In addition, a V winning area may be provided in the large winning opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball device 20 is open. The number of rounds in the jackpot game state differs depending on the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, the types of jackpots are 2R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, and 16R probability variation jackpot. For example, if a 2R normal jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs, a two-round jackpot game A state is given, and if a 6R normal jackpot or a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, a 6-round jackpot gaming state is granted, and if a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, a 16-round jackpot gaming state is granted.

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

Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 9b are stopped when a predetermined time elapses. When the second special symbol at the time of stopping becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to the jackpot game state.

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

Further, when the second special symbol at the time of stopping becomes the small hit symbol, the state shifts to the small hit game state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened until a certain period of time has elapsed so that the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. As a result, the small hit game state is also open so that the player can get a ball, although it is less than the big hit game state.

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

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

In the first KT state among the KT states, as will be described later, small hits are likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 22 is likely to be in the open state, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is extremely long, and small hits are made. Even if this occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins a special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Further, in the second KT state of the KT state, as will be described later, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is moved to the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side. Easy to win.

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

In addition, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in this embodiment, the probability that the variable winning ball device 15 will be in the open state will be the same as in the normal state even in the KT state, but when the second special symbol changes. Since the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern is shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations to a certain time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. Further, since the second special symbol is configured to be a small hit in a part when the fluctuation does not become a big hit, the KT state is set to a gaming state in which the 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.

Next, the transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. First, in this embodiment, in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area 7. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening 13, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. When a big hit occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to the low probability / first KT state, the high probability / first KT state, or the high probability / second KT state. For example, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, the probability shifts to the low probability / first KT state, and after that, when the fluctuation display of 100 times is completed without the jackpot occurring, the first KT state is terminated and the normal state is entered. Further, for example, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the probability shifts to the high probability / first KT state, and then the high probability / first KT state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. Further, for example, when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, the probability shifts to the high probability / second KT state, and then the high probability / second KT state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.

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

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

However, as will be described later, if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and the 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained even though the jackpot was in the non-KT state before the start of the jackpot, the state shifts to the high probability state. However, it is controlled to shift to the first KT state instead of the second KT state. That is, even though it is in the normal state, it is hit right and a 16R probability variation big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. If you can get the prize ball of, the original playability in the KT state will be impaired, so even if you hit right in the normal state by shifting only to the first KT state, the prize ball by the small hit game It is configured so that it is not possible to obtain much.

Specifically, in this embodiment, when a 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the second KT state is entered only when the KT state is reached before the start of the jackpot. If it is in the non-KT state before the start of the big hit, it is configured to shift to the first KT state. That is, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), it is configured to perform the left-handed operation, and is mainly configured on the assumption that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. However, if the variation display of the 2nd special symbol is configured to unconditionally shift to the 2nd KT state when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, the right-handed operation is intentionally performed even in the non-KT state. It becomes possible to shift to the 2KT state, which may impair the original playability and unnecessarily increase the gambling. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the second KT state is shifted only when the KT state is before the start of the jackpot. In the non-KT state, the player is urged to perform a left-handed operation to prevent such a situation. If a right-handed player is hit in the non-KT state, a warning sound may be output to prompt the left-handed player.

Further, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 9a are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display unit 9b are synchronized with each other. Here, synchronization means that the start time and end time of the variable display are the same, and the period of the variable display is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display unit 9a. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display unit 9b.

Further, when the probabilistic symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the decorative symbol (for example, "7") reminiscent of the probabilistic symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display unit 9a. When the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a special decorative symbol (for example, "7") reminiscent of the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display unit 9b.

Further, in the effect symbol display unit 9c, when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the three display areas of the effect symbol display unit 9c. When performing the reach effect, for example, the left and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed during the variable display. Then, basically, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed on the effect symbol display unit 9c (in the three display areas). The production design is finally stopped.) When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is an effect symbol that reminds the player that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol (for example, left). (Three production patterns with the middle and right sides aligned). Hereinafter, such a production symbol is also referred to as a jackpot symbol.

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

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

When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed independently, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends and the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped. When is derived and displayed, the variable display of the effect symbol ends, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed. When the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time,
Specifically, when there is a period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, when the special symbol whose variable display ends later is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol The variable display ends.

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

For example, in the left, middle, and right display areas of the effect symbol display unit 9c, the decorative symbol (for example, "7") that becomes a part of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right display areas. The display area inside is in a state where variable display is still performed, and a state in which all or part of the symbols in the display area are synchronously and variablely displayed while forming all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, effect). The reach display mode or reach is a state in which variable display is performed in all of the left, middle, and right display areas of the symbol display unit 9c, and variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are always aligned).

In addition, during reach, unusual effects are performed with lamps and sounds. The effect and the reach display mode in the effect symbol display unit 9c are referred to as reach effect. In addition, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from the effect symbol) can be displayed, or the background of the effect symbol display unit 9c (the color or pattern of the ground different from the design and the character). The display mode (for example, color, etc.) of (such as) may be changed.

Next, FIGS. 2 to 4 are views showing a special variable winning ball device 22. Hereinafter, the special variable winning ball device 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. Regarding this embodiment, the structure of the special variable winning ball device 22 is described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, but the size is only slightly smaller than that of the special variable winning ball device 22, and the variable winning ball device 22 is used. The structure of the ball device 15 is the same as that of the special variable winning ball device 22.

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

The bottom member 23 is tilted downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right is allowed to flow down to the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is tilted downward to the left so as to follow the inclination of the bottom member 23. It is formed to do. The bottom surface member 23 can be moved forward and backward between the state of being moved forward as shown in FIG. 3 and the state of being moved backward as shown in FIG. 4, and the bottom surface member 23 is on the back surface side (rear) of the base plate portion 101. A drive device (not shown) is arranged to move the vehicle forward and backward.

Returning to FIGS. 2 to 4, a flow path forming base 112 projecting forward is formed on the front side of the base plate 101, and a forward movement is formed on the upper portion of the flow path forming base 112. The upstream region 23U, which is the upper end (right end) of the bottom member 23 in this state, and the upstream flow path portion 113, which is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom member 23 and forms a flow path for the game ball together with the bottom member 23, Bottom member 2
A downstream region 23L, which is a lower end portion (left end portion) of No. 3, is connected to the bottom surface member 23 in the longitudinal direction, and a downstream side flow path portion 114, which forms a flow path for a game ball together with the bottom surface member 23, is formed.

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

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

Furthermore, a covering portion 117 that covers the upstream side flow path portion 113, the downstream side flow path portion 114, and the guide flow path portion 115 from the front is integrally formed on the front portion (player side) of the flow path forming base portion 112. Has been done. The covering portion 117 covers the upstream side flow path portion 113, the downstream side flow path portion 114, and the guide flow path portion 115 from the front, so that the game ball flowing down each of these flow paths portions bounces toward the glass door frame 2. It has a function to prevent it from being lost. In the present embodiment, the covering portion 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base portion 112, but it may be fixed separately.

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

In the present embodiment, the regulation piece 118 is integrally formed with the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, and is formed in a rib shape protruding forward from the base plate portion 101 or protruding rearward from the covering portion 117, and is a game ball. By interfering with, the flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball that flows down to the left meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow is reduced when there is no regulation piece 118. Delay than. These regulation pieces 118 are formed so as to be arranged at predetermined intervals in the flow direction of the game ball in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. Further, the regulation piece 118 is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom member 23, and is set to a width dimension in which a game ball can pass between adjacent members. There is. More specifically, in the present embodiment, one regulation piece 118 is formed at a portion of the covering portion 117 that covers the upstream side flow path portion 113 from the front, and the downstream side flow path portion of the covering portion 117 is formed. One regulation piece 118 is formed at a portion that covers the 114 from the front. Further, in the portion of the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 that covers the bottom surface member 23, a total of five regulation pieces 118 formed alternately on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed. The number of such regulation pieces 118 is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the regulation piece 118 is covered by the covering portion 117 from the front (player side).

With the arrangement of the regulation piece 118 as described above, with reference to FIG. 3, the special variable winning ball device 22 (and the variable winning ball device 15 having the same configuration) of the present embodiment attempts to flow down the flow path F. The game ball P meanders down the flow path F. Then, when the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) in which such a flow path F is formed is closed, the game ball P is placed in the special winning opening 24 (or the second starting winning opening 14). Basically, it passes through the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) without winning a prize. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 4, when the special variable winning ball device 22 (or the variable winning ball device 15) in which the bottom surface member 23 is moved backward is opened, the game ball P guides the flow path forming base portion 112. It becomes possible to fall into the flow path portion 115, and it is possible to flow down the guide flow path portion 115 and win a prize in the special winning opening 24 (or the second starting winning opening 14).

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the effect control means (consisting of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 issues an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. Display control is performed between the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b that receive and variably display the decorative symbol, the effect symbol display unit 9c that variably displays the effect symbol, and the symbol hold storage display unit 18c.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 may not be provided, and only the effect control board 80 may be provided for the effect control.

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

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

As a signal direction regulating means, the relay board 77 allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 of the above is mounted. As a unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. FIG. 6 illustrates a diode. Further, a unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is regulated. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit, which is a unidirectional circuit, may be further provided on the outside of the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

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

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

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input / output driver 702. The voice synthesis IC 703 generates a voice or a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs the sound to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the sound number data. The control data according to the telephone number data is a collection of data showing the output mode of the sound effect or the voice in a predetermined period (for example, the fluctuation period of the decorative symbol) in time series.

The signal and sound number data for driving the lamp are bidirectional communication (a response signal is transmitted from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side) between the effect control CPU 201, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. Communicated by communication).

The effect control CPU 201 reads necessary data from the character ROM (not shown) according to the received effect control command. The character ROM stores in advance character image data that is frequently used among the images displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative patterns and effect symbols). It is for keeping. The effect control CPU 201 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 209. The VDP 209 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 201.

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

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

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

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device is initialized (the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) are initialized, etc.) (step S4). The interrupt mode 2 is C.
The address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the PU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is the mode indicating the interrupt address.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt prohibition state is set (step S16), and when the execution of the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process is completed, the interrupt enable state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. Further, the initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a random number generation counter for determining a big hit). Game control processing that controls the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game devices such as the effect display device, the variable winning ball device, and the ball payout device provided in the game machine. In the process of performing, or the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the big hit judgment random number generation counter or the like is one round (the big hit judgment random number generation counter or the like). The initial value is set in the counter when the step is taken by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values.

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

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

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

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Determine whether or not to generate a big hit or whether or not to generate a small hit (for big hit and small hit determination)
(2) Random 2: Determine which type of jackpot, that is, 2R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 6R normal jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, or 16R probability variation jackpot (for determining the jackpot type).
(3) Random 5: Determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(4) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit).
(5) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the initial value of random 1)
(6) Random 8: Determine the initial value of random 6 (for determining the initial value of random 6)
In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 has (1) a big hit, a small hit determination random number, (2) a big hit type determination random number, and (4) a normal symbol. The counter for generating a random number for hit determination is counted up (1 addition). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display or random numbers for initial values. In addition, random numbers other than the above-mentioned random numbers (1) to (6) are also used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in the present embodiment, a common random number (random number 2) is provided as a random number for determining the type of big hit and a random number for determining the type of small hit, but different random numbers are provided for each. You may.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the first special symbol according to the value of the first special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data. At the same time, the special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the second special symbol according to the value of the second special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data. Control processing is performed (step S32). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b can be variably displayed. To execute.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). Step S33). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 executes variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

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

In this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variablely displayed by the two indicators, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, but the CPU 56 uses the CPU 56. Control is performed so that big hits do not occur at the same time on the two indicators.

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

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 10 (A). If any of the jackpot judgment values is matched, it is decided to make a jackpot for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 10A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

Further, FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. In the small hit determination table, the determination value is not set for the first special symbol, and the small hit determination value is set only for the second special symbol.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the small hit determination random number (random 1). The small hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 10 (B). If any of the small hit determination values shown in is matched, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 10B indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. 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 to make the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 8b a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

In this embodiment, if it is decided not to make a big hit when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, all of them are unconditionally missed. Further, when it is decided not to make a big hit when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, the small hit is determined by the small hit determination table of FIG. 10 (B).

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131a stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table 131a sets the jackpot type to "2R normal jackpot" or "2R" based on a random number (random 2) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. "Probability change jackpot", "6R normal jackpot", "6R probability variation jackpot"
, Or a table referenced to determine either "16R probability variation jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 11A, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of "16R probability variation jackpot" is determined with a probability of 20%, and the probability of "16R probability variation jackpot" is determined with a probability of 45%. It is determined as "6R probability variation jackpot", and it is determined as "6R normal jackpot" with a probability of 35%. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of "16R probability variation jackpot" is determined with a probability of 30%, and the probability of 30%. Is determined as "6R probability variation jackpot", 5% probability is determined as "2R probability variation jackpot", and 35% probability is determined as "2R normal jackpot".

The "16R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 16 rounds and shifts to the high probability / second KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted). At the same time, it shifts to the second KT state). Then, the probabilistic state and the second KT state continue until the next big hit occurs.

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

The "6R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 6 rounds and shifts to the high probability / first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted). At the same time, it shifts to the 1st KT state). Then, the probabilistic state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs.

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

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 / first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability variation state). At the same time, it shifts to the 1st KT state). Then, the probabilistic state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs.

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

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

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

In the examples shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, seven types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 07 for the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, and a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol. Twenty-five types of # A to # 18 are used. Hereinafter, for example, when the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or A to 18) is used, it means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

When executing the variation display of the first special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern table for the first special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 12 (A) is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 12A, 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), the KT shown in FIG. 12B The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for time is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 12B, when the 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 table for the second special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 13 (C) is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13C, 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 # A to # 02. Specifically, when it is determined to be out of alignment, the second variation pattern # A is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. When it is determined to be a small hit, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when the jackpot is determined, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain period of 5 minutes.

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

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is set to 5 even in the case of a big hit. By making it relatively long, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming at the prize ball by unreasonably winning the special winning opening 24 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. 13 (D) is selected and the fluctuation pattern is set. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 13 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # B to # 04. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 13 (D), when the small hit is determined as the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation is a relatively long fluctuation time of 7 seconds as the small hit. Pattern # 03 (variable pattern for preparing to open the second starting winning opening) is determined. In this embodiment, as described above, when the first KT state is controlled, the frequency of small hits increases, but by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15, a special variable winning is actually achieved. The special winning opening 24 in the ball device 22 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 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22, and the special variable winning ball is immediately available. If the device 22 is controlled to be in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening 24. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first fluctuation of the first KT state, by securing a fluctuation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 are used even before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 22 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 24. It prevents a situation in which a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the first KT state.

Further, if the fluctuation display of the 2nd to 99th fluctuations is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is completed, FIG. 13 (E). The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / 1st KT and the 2nd to 99th fluctuations shown in is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 13 (E), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second fluctuation patterns # C to # 07 Will be decided. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), when a small hit is determined as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds, and the second fluctuation pattern # 05 of the shortened fluctuation. May be decided. In this embodiment, when a small hit is determined as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state and the fluctuation display is executed based on the second fluctuation pattern # 07, the effect display device 9 In the variable display of the effect symbol in, the effect of fanning the pattern is executed, such as reaching or sliding effect.

In addition, the 100th variation display (that is, the final variation in the low probability / 1st KT state) is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is completed. If this is the case, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and 100th variation shown in FIG. 13 (F) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 100th variation in the low probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # D to # 09. Will be done.

In this embodiment, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as “during chance time” is displayed on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), when a small hit is determined as the 100th variation in the low probability / first KT state, the effect display device 9 displays a character such as "chance time is over !!" The second variation pattern # 08 is determined to be accompanied by. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), when the big hit is determined as the 100th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the effect display device 9 displays characters such as "chance time is over !!" The second variation pattern # 09 with a predetermined revival display after the display is determined.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when a big hit is obtained in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol during the KT state, the first fluctuation pattern # 07 having a fluctuation time of 1 minute is determined. It is configured as follows. This is a case where a jackpot occurs immediately on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after shifting to the second KT state, and if the fluctuation time of the jackpot is set to the same short fluctuation time as the outlier, the player You will not be able to receive any profit from small hits. Therefore, in this embodiment, even in such a case, a sufficient time (1 minute in this example) at least a plurality of small hits can be generated is secured.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability / first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state is terminated. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, when executing the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation, the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the first fluctuation shown in FIG. 14 (G) is selected and the fluctuation pattern is set. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 14 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # E to # 12. Will be done.

As in the case of the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), the second start prize is also obtained when the small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state. The variation pattern for preparing to open the mouth (second variation pattern # 10) may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), when a big hit is determined as the first fluctuation of the high probability / first KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability change state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern # 12 including the effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 11 including the battle effect may be determined.

Further, in the case of executing the fluctuation display after the second fluctuation after finishing the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state, FIG. 14 (H) shows. The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the second and subsequent fluctuations is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 14 (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 # F to # 15 is applied. It is determined.

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

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 14 (I) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 14 (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 # G to # 18.

As shown in FIG. 14 (I), when a small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the shortening fluctuation occurs in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). The second fluctuation pattern # 16 of the shortened fluctuation, which has a shorter fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds than when the fluctuation display is executed, may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), high probability /
When determining a small hit in the second KT state, it may be determined in the second fluctuation pattern # 17 including a continuous effect suggesting whether or not the high probability / second KT state continues. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), when a big hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability change state (high probability state) ends after the continuous production. The second variation pattern # 18 including the effect is determined.

In this embodiment, when a variable pattern including a continuous effect or a battle effect is determined, the effect display device 9 executes the continuous effect or the battle effect in the variable display of the effect symbol. When it becomes a big hit (16R probability change big hit, 6R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit), the production of the winning mode is executed in the battle production, and when it becomes a normal big hit (6R normal big hit, 2R normal big hit), in the battle production. The effect of the defeat mode is executed, and in the case of a small hit, the effect of the draw mode is executed in the battle effect. Not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, for example, even in the case of a 2R probability variation big hit in which the number of rounds during the big hit game is small, the effect of the defeat mode may be executed in the battle effect. ..

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

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

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

First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 15 (1). As shown in FIG. 15 (1), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, and hits the normal symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is out of alignment, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, and if it is determined to be out of alignment, the outlier is displayed on the normal symbol display 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol and the missed symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process of 0.1 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 14 while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit, , The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. It becomes. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds. The opening time is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 24 (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation display).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is completed, the next variable winning ball device 15 can be opened due to the change of the next normal symbol. After at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the time 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-opening processing time 0.1 seconds, has elapsed. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 15 is opened.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 15 (2). As shown in FIG. 15 (2), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, and hits the normal symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is out of alignment, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10, and if it is determined to be out of alignment, the outlier is displayed on the normal symbol display 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol and the missed symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process of 2.6 seconds has elapsed. After that, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 14 while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit, , The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 15 (2), the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. It becomes.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is as short as 0.5 seconds. Further, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is at least 3.0 seconds (normal symbol variation time 0.2 seconds + symbol determination 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. 15 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long, so that the downstream side is compared with the first KT state. It is easy for a game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 22 of the above, and it is easy for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 24.

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

In this embodiment, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the symbol confirmation time are the same at 0.2 seconds each, and the time before the opening processing of the second start winning opening is the second. The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 15 is made different by making it as short as 0.1 seconds in the 1 KT state and as long as 2.6 seconds in the second KT state has been shown, but only in such an embodiment. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 15 may be made 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 the variable winning ball device 15 is closed can be controlled, 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 15 may be different depending on the setting. In particular, if the variable winning ball device 15 is configured to shorten the closing period (interval period) in the first KT state by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress the winning of the special winning opening 24 in the first KT state. it can.

Further, for example, a special flag (opening extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, the variable winning is as shown in FIG. 15 (1). A second opening pattern (long opening) in which the ball device 15 is opened for a long time and the variable winning ball device 15 shown in FIG. 15 (2) is opened for a short time if a special flag is not set. It may be configured to be controlled by short opening).

Further, even in the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 may be shortened when the final variation display in the low probability / first KT state is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity that the variable winning ball device 15 is long open when performing a left-handed notification after the end of the low probability / first KT state.

Further, the variable winning ball device 15 may be configured to be short-opened in the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, when the variable winning ball device 15 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 15 from winning a prize, and it is possible to prevent a right-handed operation from being performed during a low probability / non-KT state.

16 and 17 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8022 (H) correspond to the variable display of the special symbol and correspond to the variable display of the first variable display unit 9a or the second variable display unit. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the decorative pattern that is variably displayed in 9b. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 200 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8022 (H), the first variable display unit 9a or the second variable display unit 9b Controls to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in.

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

Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 7 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In this embodiment, since the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation received by the game control microcomputer 560 immediately before the first fluctuation pattern command is specified. Since the command can be determined to be the display result specification command for the first decorative symbol, and the display result specification command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be the display result specification command for the second decorative symbol. The display result designation command can be used for both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, but the display result designation command for the first decorative symbol and the display result designation command for the second decorative symbol may be separated.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 does not send a display result specification command, but corresponds to each of 15R probability variation jackpot / 6R probability variation jackpot / 6R normal jackpot / 2R probability variation jackpot / 2R normal jackpot / small hit / miss. The variation pattern command may be determined, and the effect control microcomputer 200 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b and the display state of the effect symbol display unit 9c are changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, and the display state of the lamp is changed. Then, the sound number data is output to the voice output board 70. The effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. 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 31 to the effect control board 80.

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

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

The processes of steps S300 to S307 are as follows.
First special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage number buffer (total hold storage number) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit. If it is a big hit, set the first big hit flag. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S301 (1 in this example). The first jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

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

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

First special symbol changing process (step S303): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the first fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200 is notified. Controls the transmission of the symbol confirmation designation command, and updates the internal state (first special symbol process flag) to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

First special symbol stop process (step S304): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the first jackpot flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). If the first jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process is displayed as a special symbol. It is set in the output buffer for setting control data, and in the display control process in step S22, the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer.

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

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

First jackpot end process (step S307): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 200 performs display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag, a first KT flag, and a second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process process (step S26B) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the second special symbol process process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 8b, the special variable winning ball device 20, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is executed.

When the CPU 56 performs the second special symbol process process, the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. Then, that is, if a start winning prize is generated in which the game ball wins the second starting opening winning opening 14 (step S321), the second starting opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). If the "first" of the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 19 is read as "second", the second starting port switch passing process will be explained. After that, the CPU 56 performs any of steps S350 to S360 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag).

The processes of steps S350 to S360 are as follows.
Second special symbol normal process (step S350): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 0. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the storage number of the numerical data stored in the hold storage number buffer (total hold storage number) is confirmed. The number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total hold storage counter. Further, if the count value of the total pending storage counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit. If it is a big hit, set the second big hit flag. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, a small hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S351 (1 in this example). The second jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. In addition, the small hit flag is reset when the small hit game ends.

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

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

Second special symbol changing process (step S353): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the second fluctuation pattern setting process elapses (the fluctuation time timer set in step S351 times out, that is, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200 is notified. Control is performed to send the symbol confirmation designation command, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S354 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Second special symbol stop process (step S354): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 4. When the second jackpot flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S355 (5 in this example). When the small hit flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S358 (8 in this example). If neither the second big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (when forced to be missed), the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S350 (0 in this example). Update. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process in step S22.

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

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

Second jackpot end process (step S357): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 200 performs display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag, a first KT flag, and a second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S350 (0 in this example).

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

Second small hit opening process (step S359): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 9. A process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 22 is performed. In this embodiment, the closing condition is satisfied when the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 has elapsed by 0.8 seconds (see FIG. 15). Further, when the game ball wins the special winning opening and the second count switch 25a detects the game ball, the control is performed to transmit the special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200. When the closing condition is satisfied, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S360 (10 (decimal number) in this example).

Second small hit end process (step S360): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 200 performs display control for notifying the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 201 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initial setting of the timer for determining the activation interval of the effect control, and the like (step S701). After that, the effect control CPU 201 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 201 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 201 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 201 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 201 performs the first decorative symbol process process (step S705A). In the first decorative symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the first variable display unit 9a is executed. .. In addition, the second decorative symbol process process is performed (step S705B). In the second decorative symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the second variable display unit 9b is executed. .. Further, the effect symbol process process for controlling the display state of the effect symbol display unit 9c is executed (step S706). In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the symbol hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). In addition, a random number update process for updating the counter value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining the advance notice is executed (step S708). After that, the process proceeds to step S702.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S706) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 201 performs the process of S700 and then performs any process of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Look-ahead processing (S700): This is a process of storing the hold storage information (hold information) corresponding to the hold storage information possessed by the game control microcomputer 560 and making the hold storage information usable for the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is the content of the change display of the special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold storage information before the turn of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold memory information arrives. It is a production technique such as determining what will happen to the variable display of the special symbol in the future and giving a notice at a stage before that. For example, when it is shown that the hold storage information is a small hit or a big hit, a notice effect (see FIG. 22) called a hold continuous notification effect can be executed as a look-ahead effect. In the following, the hold storage information targeted for the look-ahead effect will be referred to as “target hold storage information”. Further, after the look-ahead processing, the jackpot-related processing (S701) and the rush hour processing (S702) are executed, and the details will be described later.

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

Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the effect at the time of variation, which is an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, is started. Corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, the effect pattern of the effect at the time of fluctuation is selected, and the time of the effect time timer for measuring the effect time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during effect during fluctuation (S802).

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

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

Big hit display process (S804): When a big hit occurs, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

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

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

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

Small hit display process (S808): When a small hit occurs, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809).

Small hit opening process (S809): In the small hit, various effect controls are performed while the special variable winning ball device 22 is open. For example, in the small hit game state, various effects are executed when the game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a in the special winning opening 24. Then, when the special variable winning ball device 22 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S810).

Small hit end effect processing (S810): The effect display device 9 performs effect control to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above processes, the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. The effect control CPU 201 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and produces the effect at the time of variation. Determine the result.

[Direction during big hit]
Next, the effect during the jackpot executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot display result is derived, the jackpot gaming state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. Then, during the big hit game state (also referred to as the big hit state or the big hit state), various effects are executed.

[Holding continuous production]
For example, there is a pending continuous production as a production during a big hit. The game control microcomputer 560 has a random value for determining a big hit and a random value for determining a big hit type when a game ball enters a starting winning area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. , And the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted. Then, if the start condition for starting the variable display such as the condition that the variable display is not being executed or the condition that the big hit is not being executed is satisfied at the time of the start winning, the variable display is executed based on the extracted random number value.

On the other hand, for the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the start winning area, the RAM 55 stores the information indicating the extracted random number value at the time of the start winning. Then, at the time of the start winning, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a look-ahead result notification command capable of specifying information indicating whether or not to make a big hit, information indicating a fluctuation pattern, and the like to the effect control microcomputer 200. .. The hold storage is read from the oldest one each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, and the variable display is executed based on the read information of the hold storage.

By receiving such a look-ahead result notification command, the effect control microcomputer 200 becomes a big hit or a specific fluctuation pattern type until the fluctuation display which becomes a big hit or a specific fluctuation pattern type is executed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that suggests or gives a notice of whether or not.

Such a look-ahead effect may be executed between the time of the first big hit state and the variable display which becomes the later big hit state. In the present embodiment, the look-ahead effect executed in the previous jackpot state is referred to as a hold continuous effect. When there is a hold memory that is determined to be the next big hit state in the big hit state (so-called hold continuous case), the hold continuous effect of the success pattern is executed until the next big hit state. In addition, a pending continuous production of a failure pattern may be executed. Then, in the pending continuous production of the success pattern, a premium image that cannot be seen with a normal jackpot is played after that.

In addition, the hold memory that becomes the small hit state may be stored between the hold memory determined from the big hit state to the next big hit state. A case where there is such a hold continuous effect and a hold memory controlled to a small hit state during the hold continuous effect will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 22 is an effect drawing showing an effect executed during the jackpot. The production during the big hit is performed in the order of FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (f). FIG. 22A shows the screen of the effect display device 9 at the start of the big hit. When the game state is switched to the big hit state and the first round game is started, the image is switched to the image during the big hit. An image showing the current number of rounds is displayed on the upper right of the screen of the effect display device 9, and a numerical symbol indicating which effect symbol has started the big hit is shown on the lower right of the screen. Further, in the upper left of the screen, the total winning image 194 shows the winning balls obtained by winning the big hit. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), at the start of the big hit, the total acquired image 194 of "0 GET" indicating that the acquired number is 0 is displayed.

When the round progresses from the state shown in FIG. 22A and reaches 5R, the effect of the pending ream is executed. When the hold continuous effect is successful, the hold continuous image 195 composed of the characters "ream chan" indicating the hold continuous effect as shown in FIG. 22B is displayed. In addition, the jackpot video is switched from a normal jackpot video to a premium video that can only be seen during the hold ream. At this time, the total acquired image 194 of "450 GET" indicating that the acquired number is 450 is displayed. After that, the screen of FIG. 22C is displayed at the 16th round, which is the first round of the big hit. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), a premium image is played, and a total acquired image 194 of "1550 GET" indicating that the number of acquired images is 1550 is displayed.

When the information about the small hit is stored in the hold storage between the first big hit and the second big hit, the screen as shown in FIG. 22D is displayed. In FIG. 22 (d), the characters “+100” indicating that 100 game balls have been acquired by winning a game ball in the special winning opening 24 of the special variable winning ball device 22 in one small hit winning. The first acquired image 196 to be displayed is displayed. The first acquired image 196 is displayed in the center of the screen together with a rainbow-colored background. Such an effect of a small hit between large hits is also referred to as an acquisition notification effect. In addition, in the lower right corner of the screen, the numbers "123", which is a symbol indicating the small hit winning, are displayed in different numbers. Further, in the upper right corner of the screen, "17R" is displayed indicating that this one small hit winning is counted as one round. Further, in the upper left of the screen, a total acquired image 194 of "1600 GET" showing the total acquired number with the game ball acquired by the first big hit is displayed. Then, in FIG. 22 (d), a series of premium images are continuously played from FIG. 22 (c).

Next, the state when the second big hit starts after the small hit state ends will be described with reference to FIG. 22 (e). At the start of the second big hit, the number of rounds of the first big hit and the small hit are counted as one round in the upper right corner of the screen, and then the total of the start of one round of the next big hit is "18R". The characters are displayed. Further, at the lower right of the screen, the symbol "7" indicating the current jackpot symbol is displayed. Further, in the upper left of the screen, a total acquired image 194 of "1750 GET" indicating the total acquired number of game balls is displayed. At this time as well, a series of premium videos will continue to be played.

At the end of the second big hit, the screen is as shown in FIG. 22 (f). In the upper right corner of the screen, the characters "33R", which is the sum of the number of rounds of the first big hit and the number of rounds of the next big hit after counting as one round, are displayed. Further, at the lower right of the screen, the symbol "7" indicating the current jackpot symbol is displayed. Further, in the upper left of the screen, a total acquired image 194 of "3200 GET" indicating the total acquired number of game balls is displayed. At this time as well, a series of premium videos will continue to be played.

As shown in FIG. 22, a premium image by the hold effect is played as a series of images from the big hit state to the next big hit state. Such a premier video also flows when the small hit state is controlled during a specific period from the big hit state to the start of the next big hit state. In this way, since the production by the video is a series, it is possible to give the impression that the big hit continues even if the game state changes. Therefore, when there is a hold memory that is determined to be controlled to a small hit state different from the big hit state in the period from the big hit state to the next big hit state, the interest of the game can be improved.

After the end of the first big hit, the deviation fluctuation may be included until the next big hit, but even in this case, the premium video continues to flow.

[Direction during rush]
Next, the production during the rush will be described. In the present embodiment, if the high probability / first KT state or the high probability / second KT state is reached after the end of the big hit game state, the rush state is entered. In the rush state, in the high probability / first KT state, it is not possible to expect the acquisition of balls by small hits. On the other hand, in the rush state of the high probability / second KT state, small hits are likely to occur, and prize balls based on the winning of the game ball in the special winning opening 24 due to the generated small hits are added at any time. Therefore, during the rush state of the probability / second KT state, the number of balls to be output is likely to increase as compared with other game states.

FIG. 23 is an effect drawing showing an effect executed during the rush. When the rush state is reached after the end of the jackpot game state, the screen during the rush is displayed as shown in FIG. 23 (a). As shown in FIG. 23A, in the center of the screen of the effect display device 9, a downward arrow indicates that the variable display is currently being executed in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93. Indicated by. Further, in the upper right corner of the screen, a total acquired image 194 showing the total number of the acquired balls acquired by the big hit and the balls during the rush is displayed. Further, on the right side of the screen, the characters "RUSH" indicating that the rush state is currently in progress are displayed. Further, at the lower left of the screen, a hold display H for displaying the generated hold storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of hold storage information.

From the state of FIG. 23 (a), when the current fluctuation is a fluctuation that results in a small hit display result, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the display result is controlled to the small hit state. A combination of even-numbered symbols of "222" is displayed. The white even-numbered symbols in FIG. 23 (b) are blue. Further, in the lower right corner of the screen, the balls acquired during the small hit are displayed as the second acquired image 197 with the characters "+100".

As shown in FIG. 23B, when a small hit state is reached in the rush state, the special variable winning ball device 22 displays the second acquired image 197 notifying that the game ball has won a prize. In this way, since it is clearly notified that the game ball has been acquired, it is easy to understand that the small hit state has been controlled, and it is possible to give momentum to the production. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest when the small hit state is controlled.

Further, from the state of FIG. 23A, when the current fluctuation is a fluctuation that results in a small hit display result, and there is a hold storage controlled to the small hit state in the hold storage, FIG. The display screen is as shown in 23 (c). In FIG. 23C, a combination of even-numbered symbols of “222” indicating that the small hit state is controlled as a display result is displayed. Up to this point, it is the same as in FIG. 23 (b). However, at the lower right of the screen, the balls acquired during the small hit are displayed as the third acquired image 198 of the characters "GET".

As shown in FIGS. 23 (b) and 23 (c), in the small hit state, the second acquired image 197 when there is no hold memory determined to be controlled in the small hit state in the hold, and in the hold. It is displayed in a different manner from the third acquired image 198 when there is a hold memory determined to be controlled in the small hit state. In this way, when there is a hold memory determined to be controlled in the small hit state (when the hold information is stored), the player can be given a special feeling. Therefore, it is possible to have expectations for the future gaming state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 (d), 23 (b), and (c), the first acquired image 196 when the small hit state is controlled during the period from the big hit state to the next big hit state, and the first acquired image 196 thereof. The display mode of the acquired image is different from that of the second acquired image 197 and the third acquired image 198 in the period other than the above. In this way, the first acquired image 196 due to the small hit state during the hold continuous production in which the most game balls can be acquired in these states is larger in the center of the screen than the acquired images in the other states. It is also displayed in rainbow colors. As a result, a special feeling can be given when the small hit state between the big hits is controlled.

Next, when the probability variation jackpot is changed from the state of FIG. 23 (a) (high probability / first KT state or high probability / second KT state), the screen as shown in FIG. 23 (d) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 23D, a combination of odd-numbered symbols of "777" indicating that the probability variation jackpot state is controlled as a display result is displayed. The filled odd-numbered symbol in FIG. 23 (d) is red. After that, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), the probability variation jackpot is started, and the image corresponding to the probability variation jackpot is played. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit symbol may be different between the high probability / first KT state in which the ball ejection by the small hit cannot be expected and the high probability / second KT state in which the ball ejection by the small hit can be expected. For example, when it is in the high probability / first KT state, it is displayed with an odd number of "333", and when it is in the high probability / second KT state, it is displayed as "777" to give a special feeling. Further, the color of the numbers may be different between the "3" symbol and the "7" symbol.

Further, when a normal big hit is obtained from the state of FIG. 23 (a) (low probability / first KT state), as shown in FIG. 23 (f), a symbol of "END" indicating the end of the rush state is displayed. Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (g), the normal jackpot is started, and the image corresponding to the normal jackpot is played. In addition, after the end of the normal jackpot, when the fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state 100 times is completed, the non-KT state is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 23, the display result includes a small hit display result composed of a combination of blue symbols shown in FIG. 23 (b) and a probability variation jackpot composed of a combination of red symbols shown in FIG. 23 (d). Includes display results. Then, when the small hit display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the small hit state, and when the probability variation big hit display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the big hit state. In this way, by making the display result different depending on whether it is the small hit display result or the big hit display result, the controlled game state can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, when the small hit state is controlled in the rush state in which a series of premium images are not flowing, the small hit display result composed of the combination of the blue symbols shown in FIG. 23 (b) is derived and displayed, and FIG. 22 ( When the small hit state is controlled during the rush state after the series of premium images shown in d) is played, it is controlled so that the loose stitches are displayed at the lower right of the screen. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the target of the premium video is controlled to the small hit state, and to reduce the interest of the game.

In addition, in FIG. 23 (g), a challenge effect in which the rush state continues in the middle of the image corresponding to the normal big hit may be executed. The challenge production is a production that pretends to be a normal jackpot and actually indicates that it was a probabilistic jackpot in which the rush state continues. Specifically, after issuing the "END" symbol indicating the end of the rush state, the push button is pressed, and if the wall on the screen is opened by the push button operation, the rush state continues with a successful challenge. Even if the push button is operated, if the wall on the screen does not open, the end of the rush state is confirmed by the failure of the challenge.

[Big hit related processing]
Next, the jackpot-related processing executed during the jackpot will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot related processing. The jackpot-related processing is executed in the effect control process process executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201). In the jackpot-related processing, the effect control CPU 201 executes a process related to the setting of the effect as shown in FIG. 22 on the effect display device 9. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

In the jackpot-related processing, first, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is the start of the jackpot (S500). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that it is the start of a big hit (Y in S500), it confirms the inside of the hold storage buffer (S501) and shifts to S502. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the start of the big hit (N in S500), the effect control CPU 201 ends the process.

In S502, it is determined whether or not there is a hold memory of the jackpot. The effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute the hold continuous effect when it is determined that there is a large hit hold memory (Y in S502), and sets it as a success pattern when executing the hold continuous effect (Y in S502). S503) and S504.

In S504, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a hold memory for the small hit before the next big hit. When the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a small hit hold memory before the next big hit (Y in S504), the effect control CPU 201 sets the symbol and the acquisition notification effect at the time of the small hit between big hits (S505), and sets a series of series. The jackpot video is set to be played (S506). Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets other effects (S507) and ends the process.

In S504, when it is determined that there is no hold memory for the small hit by the next big hit (N in S504), the effect control CPU 201 is set to play a series of big hit images without performing the processing of S505. (S506). Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets other effects (S507) and ends the process. Here, in S506, when there is a small hit between the big hits, in addition to the premium image as shown in FIG. 22, an image related to the acquisition notification effect of the small hit is set to be displayed.

In S502, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute the hold continuous effect when it is determined that there is no hold memory of the jackpot (N in S502), and when the hold continuous effect is executed, the failure pattern is set. Set (S508). Next, the effect control CPU 201 is set so that the normal jackpot video, which is not the premium video, ends when the jackpot ends (S509). Then, other effects are set (S507), and the process ends.

In addition, instead of providing a success pattern and a failure pattern as the hold continuous effect, the hold continuous effect may be executed only when there is a hold memory of a big hit in S502. In addition, the hold continuous production may be one in which a premium video is played from the start of the big hit, and it is not necessary to execute a success or failure production in the middle of the round.

Further, in S505, when setting the symbol at the time of the big hit and the small hit and the acquisition notification effect, a flag for executing the acquisition notification effect may be set. Then, the presence or absence of the flag may be confirmed at the start of the small hit fluctuation, and the acquisition notification effect may be executed.

[Rush hour processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing rush hour processing. The rush hour processing is executed in the effect control process process executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201). In the rush hour processing, the jackpot symbol and the acquisition notification effect are determined according to the result of the variable display executed during the rush hour. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

In the rush hour processing, first, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in rush hour (S520). When it is determined that the current gaming state is in the rush (Y in S520), the effect control CPU 201 shifts to S521. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not in the rush (N in S520), the effect control CPU 201 sets other effects (S525) and ends the process.

In S521, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the fluctuation this time is a big hit. When the effect control CPU 201 determines that the current fluctuation is not a big hit (N in S521), it determines whether or not the current fluctuation is a small hit (S522), and when it is a small hit (S522). In S522, the process proceeds to Y) and S523. In S522, when it is determined that the fluctuation this time is not a small hit (N in S522), the effect control CPU 201 sets other effects (S525) and ends the process. In S523, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a small hit hold memory in the hold memory (S523). Then, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a small hit hold memory in the hold memory (Y in S523), the effect control CPU 201 sets an acquisition notification effect when there is a small hit hold (S529), and other effects. Is set (S525), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no small hit hold memory in the hold memory (N in S523), the effect control CPU 201 sets an acquisition notification effect when there is no small hit hold (S524), and other effects. Is set (S525), and the process ends.

In S521, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that the fluctuation this time is a big hit (Y in S521), it determines whether or not it is a probabilistic big hit (S526). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that the probability variation jackpot is (Y in S526), the effect control CPU 201 sets the symbol at the time of the probability variation jackpot (S527), sets other effects (S525), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 201 is not a probability variation jackpot (N in S526), the pattern at the time of a normal jackpot is set (S528), other effects are set (S525), and the process is terminated. Depending on the effect content set in the rush hour process, the rush hour effect as shown in FIG. 23 is determined.

[Variation example of production during big hit]
FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing the processing during the jackpot in the modified example. In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 are arranged side by side has been described. However, the various processes described above may be executed by one variable winning ball device 15 without providing the special variable winning ball device 22.

For example, when a so-called attacker, which is one variable winning ball device 15, is used, such an attacker repeatedly opens and closes from 1R to 16R in the first jackpot section. Then, after the variable section after the end of the big hit is completed, the attacker shifts to the small hit section in which the opening and closing of the short opening is repeated 5 times by being controlled to the small hit state. The small hit section is shown as 17R on the screen of the effect display device 9. Then, after the variable section after the end of the small hit section is completed, the attacker repeatedly opens and closes from 1R to 16R in the second big hit section by being controlled to the big hit state again. The second jackpot section is displayed as 18R to 33R on the screen of the effect display device 9. From the first big hit section to the end of the second big hit section including the small hit section, a series of big hit images are played. As shown in FIG. 22, as the big hit video, the premium video may be played in the wake of the hold continuous production, or the premium video may be played from the start of the first big hit.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the processing during the jackpot effect in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the case where the music can be selected during the big hit will be described. In the second embodiment, a selection effect of selecting one of a plurality of songs from a plurality of songs is executed based on the operation of the player during the jackpot. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller and a push button as operating means (not shown). For example, the stick controller may be attached to a predetermined position of the member forming the surplus ball tray 4, and the push button may be attached to the upper surface of the member forming the ball striking plate 3. When these operating means are operated, the movement of the player is detected by the sensor provided inside, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and the effect based on the operation is executed. As the selection effect, one of a plurality of types of images may be selected during the jackpot, or one of the modes may be selected from a plurality of types of modes.

FIG. 27 is an effect drawing showing an effect executed during the jackpot. The production during the big hit will be described with reference to FIG. 27. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the music selection screen is displayed at the start of the big hit. The music selection screen at the start of this big hit is displayed regardless of the operation of the player. In the area on the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, items corresponding to the songs A to D are displayed. The first selection image 170 corresponding to the music A, the second selection image 171 corresponding to the music B, the third selection image 172 corresponding to the music C, and the fourth selection image 173 corresponding to the music D are from above. They are displayed side by side in order. Further, around the first selected image 170, it is indicated by a bordered display that an item corresponding to the image is selected.

The video area 175 is displayed on the right side of the first-selected images 170 to the fourth-selected images 173. Images corresponding to the songs A to D flow in the image area 175. At the start of the jackpot, with the first-selected image 170 selected, a video corresponding to the music A flows in the video area 175 from a specific unit (for example, a chorus portion where the music is heard). Further, at the start of the big hit, the music corresponding to the first selected music A is played from the specific portion (chorus portion). Here, the specific part may be a part other than the chorus part, which is the place where the music is heard. For example, it may be the main part of the music, which is the exciting part of the music but different from the chorus part. The video or sound corresponding to the music may be played from the beginning of the music.

Further, on the lower left side of the screen of the effect display device 9, a selection operation image 176 that prompts a music selection operation imitating a stick controller is displayed. Further, in the center of the lower part of the screen, a decision image 177 that prompts a music decision operation imitating a push button is displayed. Further, on the right side of the lower part of the screen, an image of "7" indicating which symbol the current jackpot is based on is displayed. In addition, the current number of rounds is displayed on the upper left side of the screen, and an image of a right-handed instruction prompting the player to play a game aiming at the area on the right side is displayed on the upper right side of the screen.

The state when the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 27 (a) and the item corresponding to the music of B is selected will be described with reference to FIG. 27 (b). When the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 27A and the item corresponding to the music of B is selected, the second selection image 171 is displayed in a bordered state. Further, the video corresponding to the music B flows from the specific portion (chorus portion) to the video area 175, and the music corresponding to the music B is reproduced from the specific portion (chorus portion).

The case where the music A is determined from the state of FIG. 27 (b) will be described with reference to FIG. 27 (c). When the music A is determined in the music selection at the start of the big hit, the video corresponding to the music A is played from the beginning in the video area 175 moved to the center of the screen as the music determination screen at the start of the big hit. In addition, the music A is played from the beginning. By the determination operation, the display of the selection operation image 176 and the determination image 177 is erased. Here, the music selection operation at the start of the big hit can be performed during the period from the start of the first round to the end of the second round. If neither the selection operation nor the determination operation is performed by the end of the second round, the video and sound corresponding to the initially set music A will be played from the end of the second round. Further, when only the selection operation is executed and the two rounds are completed without the determination operation being executed, the video and sound of the music corresponding to the item selected by the selection operation are output.

From the state of FIG. 27 (c), at the start of the third round, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), the video corresponding to the music A is continuously played in the video area 175 in the center of the screen, and the sound corresponding to the music A is output. Will be done. At the start of the third round, the selection operation image 176 is displayed again at the bottom of the screen. Then, when the player operates the stick controller, the music selection screen is displayed again as shown in FIG. 27 (e). In this way, the second music selection screen is displayed based on the player's operation. In the first music selection screen, the valid period of the operation is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and in the second music selection screen, the valid period of the operation is from the start of the third round to the final. It is set up to a round (16 rounds). It should be noted that these periods may be set in any way, the selectable period may be three or more times, and the selection operation may not be performed during any of the rounds.

In the music selection screen of FIG. 27 (e), as compared with the music selection screen at the start of the big hit in FIG. 27 (a), the character of the first selection image 170 corresponding to the item of music A is "A". It has been changed from the indicated character to the "back" character. In addition, the currently selected "back" first-selected image 170 is bordered and displayed. Further, from the state of FIG. 27 (d), the video and sound corresponding to the music A are continuously flowing as they are. In addition, the determined image 177 is newly displayed. From such a state, when the stick controller is operated and the item corresponding to the music of B is selected, the second selection image 171 is displayed in a bordered state as shown in FIG. 27 (f). Further, the video corresponding to the music B flows in the video area 175 from the chorus portion. However, even if such a selection operation is performed, the sound of the music A is still output.

When the music A is selected from the state of FIG. 27 (f), the result is as shown in FIG. 27 (g). In FIG. 27 (g), since the item of the music A corresponding to the first selection image 170 indicated by “return” in FIG. 27 (f) is selected, the video corresponding to A is continuously reproduced in the video area 175. .. In addition, the sound of the music A is continuously played as it is. On the other hand, when the music B is selected from the state of FIG. 27 (f), the result is as shown in FIG. 27 (h). In FIG. 27 (h), since the item of the music B corresponding to the second selection image 171 indicated by “B” is selected in FIG. 27 (f), the image corresponding to B is reproduced from the beginning in the image area 175. .. Also, the sound of music B is reproduced from the beginning.

As shown in FIG. 27A, at the start of the jackpot, items corresponding to a plurality of types of music are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the player can change the item selected by the selection operation. In addition, by the selection operation, the music and the video corresponding to the selected item are output. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the item corresponding to the music A can be displayed by "returning" even when the item corresponding to the music A is being executed. In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 27 (g), when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, the sound of the music A is continuously played as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (h), when an item corresponding to the music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is played from the beginning.

In this way, it is possible to confirm what is in the other selection items while playing the music corresponding to the music A. Then, even if the music A is re-determined, the music A is not played from the beginning and continues to flow from the middle. Therefore, even if the selected music is selected again, the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented. More specifically, when a song that has already been selected is selected again, it may be annoying if the song is played from the beginning, which may reduce the interest. However, by the above processing, even when the selected music is selected again, it is possible to prevent the music from being played from the beginning, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the selection effect of selecting an item can be executed during the jackpot state. Therefore, even when the selected song is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the big hit state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), the music selection effect for selecting a musical piece includes a selection effect at the start of a round executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of a big hit and as shown in FIG. 27 (d). Includes a selection effect that is executed based on the player's operation when the three rounds are disclosed. In this way, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effect in the jackpot state, the player's preference such as selecting a song in the second selection effect without selecting a song in the first selection effect is met. The selection effect can be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the first selection effect at the start of the round is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and the second selection effect at the start of the third round is at the start of the third round. It is set from to the final round. Therefore, by prolonging the executable period of the second selection effect to be executed based on the player's operation, it is possible to deal with various types of players such as the fact that the first selection operation could not be performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27, in the music playable, as shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b), in the selection effect at the start of the round, the items are set based on the operation of the player. When changed, the music to be played changes according to the change of the item. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 27 (e) and 27 (f), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, even if the item is changed based on the operation of the player, the music to be played is It does not change. In this way, since the music is not frequently switched, it is possible to prevent the game from being less enjoyable due to the frequent switching of the music.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the items corresponding to the currently executed music is different from the display of "A" in the selection effect at the start of the round. Display with "Back". In this way, it is possible to show the player which song is currently playing in an easy-to-understand manner.

It should be noted that the pending continuous effect may be executed for the above-mentioned selection effect. For example, it is assumed that the hold continuous effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings in the round. Then, as one of the plurality of timings, the hold continuous effect may be executed at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. In this way, the player can be surprised at the first selection effect of selecting the music at the start of the big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, if there is no determination operation of the player until the end of the second round, the hold continuous production may be executed at the timing when the effect control microcomputer 200 receives the command at the end of the second round. .. Further, instead of the selection effect at the start of the big hit, the hold continuous effect may be executed at the timing operated by the player in the second selection effect at the start of the third round. If the player does not perform the selection operation from the selection effect at the start of the third round to the final round, even if the hold continuous effect is executed at the timing after the executable period of the selection effect ends. Good.

Further, regarding the jackpot state as an advantageous state, a normal jackpot as a first advantageous state and a probabilistic jackpot as a second advantageous state which is more advantageous than the first advantageous state may be provided. Then, a probabilistic promotion effect that promotes to a probabilistic jackpot during a normal jackpot may be executed. For example, it is assumed that the probabilistic promotion effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings in the round. Then, as one of the plurality of timings, the probabilistic promotion effect may be executed at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. In this way, the player can be surprised at the selection effect of selecting the music at the start of the big hit, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the case of the probabilistic promotion effect, the execution timing may be determined at the start of the big hit. Then, as the execution timing of the probabilistic promotion effect, there may be a plurality of timings at the time of selecting a song, at the result of the fanning effect of the fixed probabilistic promotion effect of 11R to 13, and at the ending (after the end of 16R). Good. When the timing at the time of selecting a song is determined by a predetermined random number lottery from these three patterns, the probabilistic promotion effect may be executed in the selection effect of selecting the song at the start of the big hit.

Further, a plurality of jackpots having different rounds may be provided, and the present invention may be applied to a round promotion effect in which a jackpot with a small number of rounds is promoted to a jackpot with a large number of rounds.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a music selection process at the time of a big hit. The jackpot music selection process is executed in the effect control process process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201). In the jackpot music selection process, when it is a jackpot, the process for the effect shown in FIG. 27 is executed. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

In the jackpot music selection process, first, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the current round is in the period of 1R to 2R (S601). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that the current round is in the period of 1R to 2R (Y in S601), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the initial music determination flag is set (S602). When the initial music determination flag is set (Y in S602), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609) and ends the process.

In S602, when the initial music determination flag is not set (N in S602), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is the music change period (S603), and determines that it is the music change period. In the case (Y in S603), it is determined whether or not there is a selection operation (S604). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the music change period (N in S603), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609) and ends the process.

In S604, when it is determined that there is a selection operation (Y in S604), the effect control CPU 201 reproduces the video and the music corresponding to the music from the chorus according to the music selection (S605). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no selection operation (N in S604), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609) and ends the process.

In S606 after S605, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a determination operation (S606). When it is determined that there is a determination operation (Y in S606), the effect control CPU 201 reproduces the video and the music corresponding to the determined music from the beginning (S607). Next, the initial music determination flag is set (S608), various data are stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (N in S606), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609) and ends the process.

In S601, when it is determined that the current round is not the period of 1R to 2R, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the final music determination flag is set (S610). When the final music determination flag is set (Y in S610), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the final music determination flag is not set (N in S610), the effect control CPU 201 displays the music change screen (S611). Next, it is determined whether or not the screen change flag is set (S612).

In S612, when it is determined that the screen change flag is not set (N in S612), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a change operation (S613). When the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is no change operation (N in S613), the video and music corresponding to the initial music are played as they are (S616), and various data are stored in the storage area (S609). End the process. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a change operation (Y in S613), the screen flag is set (S614), and the music selection screen in which the initial music is set to "return" is displayed (S615). , S617. In S612, when it is determined that the screen change flag is set (Y in S612), the effect control CPU 201 shifts to S617 without performing the processes of S613 to S615.

In S617, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is the music change period. When the effect control CPU 201 determines that the music change period is reached (Y in S617), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a selection operation (S618). In S617, when it is determined that it is not the music change period (N in S617), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609) and ends the process. When the effect control CPU 201 determines that there is a selection operation (Y in S618), the effect control CPU 201 reproduces the video corresponding to the selected music from the chorus and plays the initial music as it is (S619). Then, it shifts to S620. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no selection operation (N in S618), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609) and ends the process.

In S620, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a determination operation. When it is determined that there is a determination operation (Y in S620), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the initial music has been determined (S621). In S620, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (N in S620), the effect control CPU 201 stores various data in the storage area (S609) and ends the process. In S621, when the initial music is determined (Y in S621), the video corresponding to the initial music is reproduced from the continuation and the initial music is played as it is (S622). Next, the final music determination flag is set (S624), various data are stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 201 is not determined to be the initial music (N in S621), the effect control CPU 201 reproduces the video corresponding to the changed music from the beginning and reproduces the changed music from the beginning (S623). Next, the final music determination flag is set (S624), various data are stored in the storage area (S609), and the process ends.

[Modified example of music selection control]
Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a modified example of the selection control of the music to be played during the game such as the jackpot music will be described. In this modification, a music selection control process that enables selection of a music to be played during a game according to a player's operation (operation) when a predetermined menu screen is displayed will be described. The music selection control process is executed by the effect control CPU 201.

[Menu screen configuration]
The menu screen has various settings that can be selected by the player on the effect display device 9 at specific timings such as when the customer waiting demo display (abbreviation of the customer waiting demonstration display) and when the big game state starts. This is a display screen that presents items in a choice format (menu format) image. The customer waiting demo display means that when the game is not executed for a predetermined period (customer waiting state), the effect display device 9 displays a predetermined image as a demonstration display other than the image displayed during the game. The menu screen includes a main menu screen and a submenu screen. The main menu screen is a screen that displays an upper menu image that can display the main setting items in a list format. The submenu screen is a screen for displaying the detailed items of the setting items selected and determined according to the selection and determination of any of the setting items displayed on the main menu screen.

On the main menu screen of the menu screen, icon images (hereinafter referred to as icons) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of setting items are displayed side by side in the vertical direction. The plurality of types of setting items include a music selection setting for setting a music to be played during a game. On the main menu screen, as the icon image corresponding to the music selection setting, a music image which is an icon image capable of specifying information about the music is displayed.

On the main menu screen, a selectable display is displayed in which an icon corresponding to one selectable setting item among a plurality of types of setting items is highlighted (high brightness display). When the stick controller that can be operated in the front-back direction and the left-right direction is tilted forward, the icon that is displayed as selectable is switched upward, and the stick controller is tilted backward. Correspondingly, the icon that is displayed as selectable is switched downward. When the push button is operated, the display screen is switched from the main menu screen to the submenu screen corresponding to the setting item corresponding to the selectable icon.

[Composition of music selection screen]
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a control example of music selection control executed when a music is selected and determined using a music selection screen displayed as a submenu screen.

FIG. 29A shows an example of displaying a music selection screen that can be displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 29B shows a patrol image of the music image on the music selection screen. FIG. 29C shows the scroll speed setting data of the music image. FIG. 29 (D) shows the scroll mode setting data of the music image. FIG. 29 (E) shows the scroll mode effect pattern data of the music image.

When the music selection setting is selected and determined according to the operation of the player on the main menu screen, the music selection screen as shown in FIG. 29A is displayed as the submenu screen on the effect display device 9. On the music selection screen, music images corresponding to a plurality of types (for example, 6 types) of music as shown in FIG. 29B can be displayed by the selectable music image 96 or the non-selectable music image 97. Music images corresponding to a plurality of types of music can be scrolled to the left or right according to the patrol order indicated by the arrows in the figure. The music image is an icon-shaped image showing information about the music such as the music name (hereinafter referred to as music information). The scroll display of the music image is an embodiment in which the music image moves to the left or right as shown by an arrow in FIG. 29 (A) in response to the stick controller 31A being operated to the left or right. Is executed by.

As shown in FIG. 29 (B), the music images displayed on the music selection screen include a selectable music image 96 corresponding to the selectable music that can be selected for playback, and a music image 96 for playing. A non-selectable music image 97 corresponding to a non-selectable music that cannot be selected yet is included. The selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97 are displayed separately based on the following conditions. For example, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, a predetermined music (for example, the first music and the second music) is initially set as a selectable music, and other music (for example, the third music to the sixth music) is selected. Initially set as an impossible song. Then, every time a specific music addition condition is satisfied, control for adding and increasing selectable music is executed by the effect control CPU 201. As a result, the non-selectable music image 97 can be changed to the selectable music image 96 every time the music addition condition is satisfied.

The specific music addition condition is, for example, a predetermined number of times (for example, the effect control CPU 201 counts the fluctuation display number) of the integrated value of the fluctuation display number of the special symbol executed from the time when the power is turned on in one day (for example). For example, it is established every time it reaches 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 29A, the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97 can be displayed together on the music selection screen. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's interest in the production of playing the music and improve the interest of the game.

The selectable music image 96 is displayed as an icon image in a display mode in which an image such as music information is shown as a color image. On the other hand, the non-selectable music image 97 is displayed as an icon image in a display mode in which an image such as music information is shown as a gray image (monochrome image using gray or the like). In FIG. 29A, the non-selectable music image 97 is shaded in order to distinguish between the color image selectable music image 96 and the gray image non-selectable music image 97. By displaying the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97 in different display modes in this way, it is possible to visually determine which of the plurality of types of music is selectable (playable). It is easily distinguishable.

As shown in FIG. 29 (A), in the central portion of the music selection screen, a selection area 98 is provided as an area in which the music image to be selected can be retained and displayed (stopped display). On the music selection screen, in the selection area 98, one of the selectable music images 96 is displayed as a stay (stop display) in a display mode in which the entire image is displayed. On the music selection screen, the non-selectable music image 97 is not displayed (stopped) in the selection area 98.

[Scroll display mode on the music selection screen]
When the stick controller is tilted once to the left, the music image is scrolled to the left in response to the operation. On the other hand, when the stick controller is tilted once to the right, the music image is scrolled to the right in response to the operation. In the scroll display in either the left direction or the right direction, the selectable music image 96 displayed before the scroll display in the selection area 98 is changed according to the circulation order of the music images in response to one operation. , The scroll display is changed to a new selectable music image 96. When such a scroll display is performed, the non-selectable music image 97 is scroll-displayed according to the circulation order of the music images, but after being temporarily displayed (displayed so as to temporarily stay) on the selection area 98. , Is displayed to move.

The scroll display according to the operation of the stick controller is as described below when the music image of the next patrol order in the scroll order in the scroll direction is the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97. It is executed in a scroll display mode different from that at a certain time.

In the scroll display of the music image, the music image of the next next patrol order in the patrol order of the selectable music image 96 that was retained and displayed in the selection area 98 before the operation in the scroll display direction can be selected in the music image 96. When there is, the selectable music image 96 of the next next patrol order is newly retained and displayed in the selection area 98 after the scroll display, so that the selectable music image 96 staying and displayed in the selection area 98 is changed. Will be done.

That is, when the music image in the next cyclic order is the selectable music image 96, the selectable music image 96 is newly retained and displayed in the selection area 98 after the scroll display. As a specific example, in the case of scrolling to the left, the music image corresponding to the first music that was retained and displayed in the selection area 98 before the scroll display is the selectable music image 96, which is shown in FIG. 29 (B). As described above, when the music image corresponding to the second music in the next patrol order of the first music is the selectable music image 96, the selectable music image 96 corresponding to the second music is newly selected as the selection area after the scroll display. It is displayed as staying at 98.

On the other hand, in the scroll display, the music image in the next circulation order in the circulation order of the selectable music image 96 in the scroll direction, which was retained and displayed in the selection area 98 before the operation, is the non-selectable music image 97. When, after the non-selectable music image 97 of the next next patrol order is once displayed in the selection area 98 (display that temporarily stays), the next is displayed by scrolling regardless of the player's action. The selectable music image 96 corresponding to the next or subsequent order of the patrol order of the music image 97 is newly retained and displayed in the selection area 98, so that the selectable music image is displayed in the selection area 98. 96 is changed.

That is, when the music image of the next patrol order is the non-selectable music image 97, after the scroll display, the non-selectable music image 97 of the patrol order after that including the non-selectable music image 97 is displayed. It is displayed that the music image 96 passes over the selection area 98 while being temporarily displayed on the selection area 98, and the selectable music image 96 in the subsequent patrol order is newly displayed in the selection area 98, so that the selection area 98 is displayed. The selectable music image 96 that is retained and displayed in is changed. As a specific example, in the case of scrolling to the right, the music image corresponding to the first music staying and displayed in the selection area 98 before the scroll display is the selectable music image 96, which is shown in FIG. 29 (B). As described above, the music image corresponding to each of the sixth music, the fifth music, and the fourth music in the next patrol order of the first music is the unselectable music image 97, and the third music image in the next patrol order. When the music image corresponding to the music is the selectable music image 96, the non-selectable music image 97 corresponding to each of the sixth music, the fifth music, and the fourth music is displayed on the selection area 98 in the scroll display. A display that passes over the selection area 98 while being displayed once (display that temporarily stays) is displayed, and after the scroll display, the selectable music image 96 corresponding to the third music is newly retained and displayed in the selection area 98. ..

As described above, on the music selection screen, the selectable music image 96 that is retained and displayed in the selection area 98 by the scroll display corresponding to one operation by the player is changed to the selectable image corresponding to the next order. It can be changed.

As shown in FIG. 29 (A), in the areas on the left and right sides of the selection area 98 on the music selection screen, the music image in the patrol order immediately before the selectable music image 96 stopped and displayed in the selection area 98, and the music image in the patrol order. Each of the music images in the subsequent patrol order is stopped and displayed in a display mode in which a part of the image is displayed. As a result, the selectable music image 96 may stop and display the entire image or a part of the image. On the other hand, in the non-selectable music image 97, the entire image may not be stopped and displayed, and a part of the image may be stopped and displayed. As for the non-selectable music image 97, a part of the image is stopped and displayed, so that it becomes possible to recognize that there is a non-selectable image, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Scroll display setting on the music selection screen]
The scroll display on the music selection screen is based on the scroll speed setting data of FIG. 29 (C), the scroll mode setting data of FIG. 29 (D), and the scroll mode effect pattern data of FIG. 29 (E). (Effect pattern) is set and executed.

FIG. 29C shows scroll speed setting data used when setting the scroll speed when executing the scroll display on the music selection screen. As shown in FIG. 29 (C), the scroll speed is set as follows when the scroll display is executed on the music selection screen.

The selectable music image 96 and the selectable music image 96, such as between the first music image and the second music image and between the second music image and the third music image in FIG. 29 (B). In the scroll display between each other, the first speed V1 is set as the scroll speed. Non-selectable music image 97 and non-selectable music image 97, such as between the fourth music image and the fifth music image and between the fifth music image and the sixth music image in FIG. 29 (B). The second speed V2 is set as the scroll speed for the scroll display between the two. In the scroll display between the selectable music image 96 and the non-selectable music image 97, such as between the first music image and the sixth music image in FIG. 29 (B), the second speed V2 is the scroll speed. Is set as. As shown in FIG. 29 (C), the second speed V2 is higher than the first speed V1.

As described above, regarding the scroll display on the music selection screen, the scroll speed differs between the selectable music images and the non-selectable music images. As a result, the effect pattern of the effect using the scroll display becomes rich in variety, and the interest of the game can be improved. Regarding the scroll display speed, the second speed V2 between the non-selectable music images is higher than the first speed V1 between the selectable music images. As a result, it is possible to reduce the period during which the non-selectable music image 97 is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 29D shows scroll mode setting data used when setting the scroll mode when executing the scroll display on the music selection screen. The scroll mode is a mode of an effect pattern when scrolling is displayed. The scroll mode includes a low-speed scroll mode and a high-speed scroll mode.

As shown in FIG. 29 (D), when the next scrolling order of scrolling is selectable music image 96 with the selection area 98 as a reference position, the low-speed scroll mode is selected. For example, when the first music image which is the selectable music image 96 is scrolled to the left from the state where the first music image which is the selectable music image 96 is displayed in the selection area 98, the next patrol order is the second music image which is the selectable music image 96. In some cases, the slow scroll mode is selected. On the other hand, when the next scrolling order of scrolling is the unselectable music image 97 with the selection area 98 as the reference position, the high-speed scroll mode is selected. For example, when the first music image, which is the selectable music image 96, is scrolled to the right from the state where the first music image, which is the selectable music image 96, is displayed in the selection area 98, the sixth music image, which is the music image 97 whose next patrol order cannot be selected. When is, the fast scroll mode is selected.

FIG. 29 (E) shows the effect pattern data of the scroll display for each scroll mode. In the low-speed scroll mode, the scroll display is executed with an effect pattern in which the music image is moved at the first speed V1 and the selectable music image 96 in the next patrol order is retained and displayed in the selection area 98. For example, when the first music image, which is the selectable music image 96, is scrolled to the left from the state in which the selectable music image 96 is retained and displayed, the music image is moved at the first speed V1 by the low-speed scroll mode. The scroll display is performed with an effect pattern in which the second music image, which is the selectable music image 96 in the next patrol order, is retained and displayed in the selection area 98.

In the high-speed scroll mode, the music image is moved at the second speed V2, and the music image 97 whose next patrol order cannot be selected is temporarily displayed in the selection area 98 (display that temporarily stays) while being passed through. Finally, the scroll display is executed with an effect pattern in which the selectable music images of the next order after the non-selectable image of the next patrol order are retained and displayed in the selection area. For example, when the first music image, which is the selectable music image 96, is scrolled to the right from the state in which the selectable music image 96 is retained and displayed, the music image is moved at the second speed V2 by the high-speed scroll mode. The sixth music image, the fifth music image, and the fourth music image, which are the music images 97 that cannot be selected in the next patrol order, are skipped and displayed in the selection area while being temporarily displayed in 98, and finally selected. The scroll display is executed with an effect pattern in which the third music image, which is the possible music image 96, is retained and displayed in the selected area. The non-selectable music image 97 can be displayed once in the selection area 98 so that the player's interest in the production can be increased. Further, since the music corresponding to the non-selectable music image 97 cannot be selected but is not left displayed, the player can misunderstand that the music can be selected.

Data for displaying the music image shown in FIG. 29 (A), data relating to the circulation order of the music images shown in FIG. 29 (B), scroll speed setting data shown in FIG. 29 (C), and FIG. 29 (D). Each of the scroll mode setting data and the scroll mode effect pattern data shown in FIG. 29 (E) is stored in the effect control ROM, and when the scroll display is executed on the music selection screen, the scroll display is displayed. It is used for various settings.

[Music selection process]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a music selection process executed by the effect control CPU 201. By executing the music selection process described below, the music to be played by the player's operation can be played at specific timings such as when the customer waiting demo display (abbreviation of demonstration display) and when the jackpot game state starts. It is selectable. As a result, the music to be played during the game can be selected and determined according to the player's intention (preference).

When the music selection process is executed when the customer waiting demo is displayed, the selected music is played during the variable display of the effect symbol. When the music selection process is executed at the start of the big hit game state, the selected music is played, for example, during the big hit game state. In the following, an example of executing the music selection process at the start of the jackpot game state will be described.

As described above, on the main menu screen, the music selection setting items (not shown) are selected and determined, and the music selection screen shown in FIG. 29 (A) is displayed as the submenu screen by the player. It is possible to select and determine the music to be played during the game according to the operation of the stick controller and the operation of the push button.

Specifically, in the state where the music selection screen is displayed, the displayed music image is scrolled to the left or right based on the player tilting the stick controller to the left or right. As a result, it is possible to perform a selection switching operation for switching the music image staying and displayed in the selection area 98. Further, by pressing the push button, it is possible to perform a determination operation of determining the music to be played during the game as the music corresponding to the music image staying and displayed in the selection area 98.

When the music selection process is executed at the time of displaying the customer waiting demo, it is executed for a predetermined period during the execution of the customer waiting demo display in the effect control process process. Further, when the music selection process is executed at the start of the jackpot game state, the music selection process is executed for a predetermined period during the execution of the customer waiting demo display in the effect control process process. The music selection process is not limited to the time when the customer waiting demo is displayed and the time when the jackpot game state starts, but may be executed at other timings such as when the probability change state starts or when the time saving state starts.

In the following, an example of executing the music selection process at the start of the jackpot game state will be described.
In the music selection process, the effect control CPU 201 first determines whether or not the music selection flag is set in order to confirm whether or not the music selection screen is displayed (S720). .. The music selection flag is a flag for determining whether or not the music selection screen (FIG. 29 (A)) is displayed, and when the music selection setting item is selected and determined on the main menu screen. , It is set in the main menu display process executed separately from the music selection process, and is reset in S730 described later. For example, the effect control CPU 201 determines that the music selection screen is displayed if the music selection flag is set, and determines that the music selection screen is not displayed if it is not set.

If the music selection flag is not set (S720; No), the effect control CPU 201 ends the music selection process. On the other hand, when the music selection flag is set (S720; Yes), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the selection switching operation by the stick controller has been performed (S721). Specifically, in S721, the presence or absence of the selection switching operation is determined based on the detection signal from the sensor.

When there is no selection switching operation (S721; No), the effect control CPU 201 executes the process of S727 described later. On the other hand, when there is a selection switching operation (S721; Yes), the effect control CPU 201 has the next order of the circulation order of the music images in the scroll display (leftward scrolling display or rightward scrolling display) according to the selection switching operation. It is determined whether or not the music image 96 can be selected (S722).

For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), when the music image retained and displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller is tilted once to the right, the music image is scrolled to the left. It is determined whether or not the second music image in the next patrol order after the first music image is the selectable music image 96 in the patrol order of. As shown in FIG. 29 (B), when the second music image is the selectable music image 96 (S722; Yes), the process of S725 described later is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), when the music image retained and displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller is tilted once to the right, the music image is scrolled to the right. It is determined whether or not the sixth music image in the next patrol order after the first music image is the selectable music image 96 in the patrol order of. As shown in FIG. 29 (B), when the sixth music image is the non-selectable music image 97 (S722; No), the process of S723 described later is executed.

If it is determined in S722 that the next order is not the selectable music image 96, the first selectable music image 96 after the next order of the circulation order of the music images in the scroll display (left scroll display or right scroll display). Is determined as the next retention display image (S723). Then, the scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S723 to the selection area 98 in the direction in which the selection switching operation is performed is executed in the high-speed mode (S724).

For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), when the music image retained and displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller is tilted once to the right, the music image is scrolled to the left. As shown in FIG. 29B in the patrol order of, the music image in the patrol order next to the first music image is the sixth music image as the non-selectable music image 97. In that case, since the first selectable music image 96 after the next order of the sixth music image is the third music image, the third music image is determined as the next stay display image (S723). Then, the scroll display for moving the third music image to the right to the selection area 98 is executed in the high-speed mode (S724). As a result, the rightward scroll display in the high-speed mode is executed, and in the selection area 98, the sixth music image, the fifth music image, and the fourth music image are displayed in this order, and the music images are skipped and moved. After that, the third music image is finally displayed in a stagnant manner.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S722 that the next order is the selectable music image 96, the music image in the next order of the circulation order of the music images in the scroll display (left scroll display or right scroll display) is displayed next time. Determined to be an image (S725). Then, the scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S725 to the selection area 98 in the direction in which the selection switching operation is performed is executed in the low speed mode (S726).

For example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), when the music image retained and displayed in the selection area 98 is the first music image and the stick controller is tilted once to the left, the music image is scrolled to the left. As shown in FIG. 29B in the patrol order of, the music image in the patrol order next to the first music image is the second music image as the selectable music image 96. In that case, the second music image, which is the selectable music image 96 in the order next to the first music image, is determined as the next stay display image (S725). Then, the scroll display for moving the next stay display image determined in S725 to the left to the selection area 98 is executed in the low speed mode (S726). As a result, the scroll display in the right direction in the low speed mode is executed, and the second music image is retained and displayed in the selection area 98.

When it is determined that the selection switching operation has not been performed after the execution of S724, the execution of S726, or in S721, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not there has been a determination operation for determining the selected music (S727). Specifically, in S727, the presence or absence of the determination operation by the push button is determined based on the detection signal from the sensor.

If there is no determination operation (S727; No), the effect control CPU 201 ends the music selection process. On the other hand, when there is a determination operation (S727; Yes), the effect control CPU 201 determines the music that is retained and displayed in the selection area 98 to be played during the game (the music that is played during the jackpot game state). (S728). For example, when the determination operation is performed while the first music image is retained and displayed in the selection area 98, the music to be played during the game is determined to be the first music corresponding to the first music image.

The effect control CPU 201 determines (S728) that the music staying and displayed in the selection area 98 is to be played during the game (song to be played during the big hit game state), and then returns to the main menu screen from the music selection screen. It is displayed (S729). Then, the music selection flag is reset (S730), and the music selection process ends. In this way, when the music to be played is determined on the music selection screen, the display of the music selection screen ends and the main menu screen is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the music selection flag is not reset until the determination operation is performed, but a predetermined period after the music selection flag is set or after the selection operation is last performed. When the lapse of time has elapsed, the music corresponding to the music image retained and displayed in the selection area 98 may be determined, the music selection screen may be switched to the menu screen, and the music selection flag may be reset. In addition, it was decided to return to the menu screen from the music selection screen by performing the decision operation, but by providing a "back" button on the music selection screen, selecting the "back" button, and pressing the push button 31B. , You may reset the music selection flag and return to the menu screen.

(1) The gaming machine of the above modified example is
It is a gaming machine that plays games (such as pachinko gaming machine 1).
Music playback means (such as CPU 201 for production control) that can play music during a specific period (such as a period in a jackpot game state), and
A music selection screen display means capable of displaying a music selection screen (music selection screen, etc. in FIG. 29) in which a music to be played can be selected from a plurality of types of music (playback effect of the plurality of types of music in FIG. 29, etc.). Prepare,
The music to be played in the specific period can be selected from a plurality of types of music (musics A to F, etc.).
The music reproduction means reproduces a specific part of the selected music at the time of music selection and is different from the beginning of the music (for example, the effect control CPU 201 reproduces the chorus part).
On the music selection screen, a selectable image (selectable music image 96, etc. in FIG. 29) capable of identifying selectable music (first music to third music, etc. in FIG. 29) and a music (still unselectable music, etc.) cannot be selected. It is possible to display the non-selectable images (the non-selectable music images 97 and the like in FIG. 29) that can identify the fourth to sixth music and the like in FIG. 29 together (FIG. 29 (A) and the like).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of producing the music when the music is selected.
(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The effect selection screen displays a part of the non-selectable image as the non-selectable image (a part of the non-selectable music image 97 shown by diagonal lines in FIG. 29 (A) is displayed as a gray image, etc. ), You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it possible to recognize that there is a non-selectable image.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
The effect selection screen is
The plurality of selectable images and the non-selectable images are arranged in a predetermined order (such as the scrolling order of the music images shown in FIG. 29B) according to the player's operation (selection switching operation by left / right operation of the stick controller, etc.). Images (musical music images, etc. shown in FIG. 29 (B)) can be scroll-displayed (scroll-display, etc. shown in the direction of the arrow in FIG.
By displaying the selectable image in a predetermined display area (selection area 98 in FIG. 29) (display that stays in the selection area 98 in FIG. 29), the effect to be executed is specified (corresponding to the music to be played). Identify the music image in the center of the screen, etc.),
The effect selection screen display means
The image corresponding to the next order (normal order) of the selectable images staying and displayed in the predetermined display area is next to the first music which is the selectable music image 96 in FIG. 29 (A). When the second music image corresponding to the second music in the patrol order is selectable music image 96, etc.), the selection corresponding to the next order is performed by the scroll display according to one operation by the player. It is possible to change to a possible image (in the low-speed scroll mode (FIG. 29 (E)) in which scroll display is executed and the selectable music image 96 in the next order is retained and displayed in the selection area 98 according to S725 and S726 in FIG. Scroll display, etc.),
The image corresponding to the next order (reverse order) of the selectable images staying and displayed in the predetermined display area is the non-selectable image (FIG. 29 (A), the sixth of the next patrol order of the first music. When the sixth music image corresponding to the music is a non-selectable music image 97, etc.), the selection in the next order in the predetermined display area by the scroll display according to one operation by the player. After displaying the impossible image once, the selectable image corresponding to the next order or later of the non-selectable image in the next order is displayed in the predetermined display area by scroll display regardless of the operation of the player. Retention display (according to S723 and S724 of FIG. 30, scroll display is executed to skip and display the non-selectable music image 97 while displaying it once, and finally the selectable music image 96 after the next patrol order is retained. A high-speed scroll mode for displaying (such as scrolling in the display mode (FIG. 29 (E))) may be used.

According to such a configuration, once the non-selectable image is displayed in a predetermined display area, the player's interest in the effect can be increased.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above
In the effect selection screen, the scroll speeds in the scroll display are between the selectable images (first speed V1 and the like in FIG. 29 (B)) and between the non-selectable images (the first in FIG. 29 (B)). (2 speed V2, etc.) may be different (scroll speed ratio “V1 <V2”, etc. in FIG. 29 (C)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by having different scroll speeds.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above
In the effect selection screen, the scroll speed in the scroll display is higher than that between the selectable images (speed V1 in FIG. 29 (B), etc.) and between the non-selectable images (speed V2 in FIG. 29 (B)). Etc.) may be higher (such as the scroll speed ratio “V1 <V2” in FIG. 29 (C)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the period during which the non-selectable image is displayed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (3) to (5) above,
In the effect selection screen, the scroll speed in the scroll display differs depending on the operation period of the player ([Example in which the scroll speed differs depending on the operation period of the player]).

According to such a configuration, the scroll speed differs depending on the operating period of the player, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of opening patterns of the special variable winning ball device 22 by a small hit of the second special symbol may be provided. For example, a pattern having a large number of short openings and a pattern having a small number of short openings may be provided. Further, the type of the symbol displayed as the effect symbol may be different depending on the type of the open pattern. Specifically, if it is an opening pattern that is advantageous to the player (such as a large number of openings), it is stopped by a combination of red symbols, and if it is an opening pattern that is disadvantageous to the player (such as a small number of openings), it is blue. It may be stopped by a symbol combination. Further, if it is an advantageous opening pattern, a small hit may be won with a "4" symbol, and if it is an unfavorable opening pattern, a small hit may be won with a "2" symbol. The opening time may be different instead of the number of opening times.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, an example of playing a series of premium images even when there is a hold memory of a small hit between big hits has been described. However, the video to be played may be different depending on whether there is a small hit hold memory between the big hits and a small hit hold memory between the big hits. Further, the type of premium video may be different depending on the number of small hits between big hits (depending on one or two small hits).

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the first acquired image 196 when the small hit state is controlled during the period from the big hit state to the next big hit state, and the second acquired image 197 and the second acquired image in other periods. 3 The display mode may be the same as that of the acquired image 198. Further, the first acquired image 196 and the third acquired image 198, which are in a state where there is a small hit in the hold, may be the same. In addition, the numerical value of the acquired image may display the total number of each winning in a single opening, instead of giving the total number of acquisitions in a small hit, and may be obtained for each winning of one ball. The number may be displayed continuously.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the music change is described as a selection effect that can be selected and operated by the player. However, the effect changed by the selected effect may be something other than a musical piece. For example, the effect changed by the selection effect may be an effect of changing the background, an effect of changing the image, an effect of changing the character, or the like. In such a case, if what was once selected is selected again, the effect may be taken over. Specifically, in a gaming machine that can reserve to change the background by operating a push button, I tried to change the background, but when I wanted to keep the current background, the production with the current background is It may be continued (for example, music in the current background is continuously played).

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the music selection effect can be executed during the big hit has been described. However, the music selection effect may be executed during the rush hour, or may be executed in the non-KT state. In such a case, a plurality of periods during which the selection effect can be executed are provided, and the music is divided into a period when the number of fluctuations is small (1 to 10 times) and a period when the number of fluctuations is large (70 to 100 times). The selection effect of may be executed. In addition, the selection effect may be executed during the customer waiting demonstration. For example
The menu screen can be opened by operating the push button during the customer waiting demonstration, and the volume and the amount of light of the pachinko gaming machine may be adjusted or the execution frequency of the effect may be changed in the menu screen.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the case where the currently executed item is changed to the character “return” has been described. However, instead of changing to characters, the currently executed item may have a different color or shape.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the music is reproduced from the chorus portion of the music has been described. Depending on the music, the part other than the "rust" (such as the verse) may be reproduced, or the part reproduced by the music may be different.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot period in the jackpot gaming state is a period in which the attacker opening is repeated, that is, a round gaming period, but the jackpot period is not limited to this. For example, the jackpot period includes a fanfare effect period executed at the start of the jackpot game state, a period of repeating the attacker opening (round game period), and an ending effect period executed at the end of the jackpot game state. It may be a period. The fanfare effect is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit game state and notifies that the big hit game state has been reached. The ending effect is an effect that is executed at the end of the jackpot game state to notify the end of the jackpot game state.

(9) In the various controls for music selection described above, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop button is operated by the player. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols in the display means are stopped according to the above, it is also possible to apply to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. is there. In the slot machine, a music selection or determination operation may be executed by a push button or a cross key provided on the housing.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(11) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out a game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is delivered to the player when a prize is generated. An enclosed gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out at hand may be adopted. The enclosed gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a gaming medium, in the gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

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

(13) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, not limited to this, the probability change determination device is controlled to the probability change state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 9 production display device, 15 variable winning ball device, 22 special variable winning ball device, 200 production control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state in which advantageous value is given to the player.
A state in which an advantageous value is given to the player, and a special state control means capable of controlling a special state having a lower degree of advantage than the advantageous state, and a special state control means.
A special state control means that can control a special state that is easily controlled by the special state,
Derived control means that displays the identification information in a variable manner and derives the display result.
A hold storage means that stores information related to variable display as hold information,
Determining means for determining whether to control the advantageous state or the special state, and
Before determining the determination means, a determination means capable of determining whether the control is controlled to the advantageous state or the special state, and
In the advantageous state, when the hold information determined to be controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means based on the determination result of the determination means, the control in the advantageous state is performed. Notification effect means that can execute notification effect to notify in advance ,
A variable means that can be changed into a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium is difficult to enter.
Each time the game medium enters the variable means when the special state is reached in the special state, the game medium production means capable of executing the game medium notification effect of notifying that the game medium has been acquired is provided.
The notification effect means
As the notification effect, it is possible to execute a series of specific notification effects at least for a specific period from the currently executing the advantageous state to the start of the next advantageous state.
Wherein even when it is controlled to the special state to a specific time period, Ri executable der the specific notification effect continuously,
When the derivation control means is controlled to the special state in the special state in which the specific notification effect is not executed, the derivation control means derives and displays the special display result, and the special state after the specific notification effect is executed. When controlled to the special state inside, display results other than the special display result are derived and displayed.
The game medium effect means is executed with different production modes of the game medium notification effect depending on whether the game medium production means is controlled to the special state during the specific period or controlled to the special state other than the specific period. A game machine that is possible.

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