JP6970072B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

In such a gaming machine, the variable display of the first identification information (Special Figure 1) and the variable display of the second identification information (Special Figure 2) can be executed in parallel, and the first identification information or the second identification can be executed. There was a device that variablely displayed the identification information (decorative pattern) for production corresponding to the information. For example, during the variable display of the effect identification information corresponding to the first identification information, the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information is switched from the first identification information to the second identification information, and the effect corresponding to the second identification information is used. Some display the display result of the variable display of the identification information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, there is a suggestion as to whether or not the movable body is controlled in an advantageous state by operating the movable body during the variable display of the identification information for production (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-209401 (Fig. 13) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-188548 (FIGS. 47 to 50)

However, if control is performed so that the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information is switched during the variable display of the effect identification information, the display result of the effect identification information corresponding to any of the identification information is derived. It is not preferable because it becomes unclear (whether it is the effect result corresponding to the special figure 1 or the effect result corresponding to the special figure 2), and the player may misunderstand it. Further, in a gaming machine having a production identification information corresponding to any of the identification information and a special identification information, and further equipped with a movable body that operates in response to the variable display of the production identification information, the movable body Depending on the operation, there is a risk that it may be difficult to recognize the display result of the special identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for production.

Therefore, the present invention can prevent the display result of special identification information different from the effect identification information from becoming difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information. The purpose is to provide an opportunity.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
Light emitting means that can emit light,
Movable movable body and
A variable display execution means capable of executing the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel, and
A variable display means for effect that variablely displays the identification information for effect corresponding to either the first identification information or the second identification information according to the game state.
A special identification information control means capable of deriving special identification information having a lower visibility than the production identification information to a specific area, corresponding to the identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information among the first identification information and the second identification information. ,
When a specific result is derived as a display result of variable display of the effect identification information, or when a special result is derived as special identification information, an advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and an advantageous state control means.
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information becomes a specific result during the variable display of the effect identification information.
A light emitting control means capable of controlling light emission when the movable body is operated is provided.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect for operating the movable body within a range including a position overlapping with the specific area.
Since the variable display of identification information corresponding to the specific identification information specific result is derived is started, the variable display of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information after returning from the movable position to the home position Restrict operation until it finishes,
The light emitting control means limits the light emission of the light emitting means when the operation of the movable body is restricted.
It is characterized by that.
(Means 1) The other game machine is a game machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and is a movable body (for example, a movable body 32) that can be operated and a first identification information (for example, a first special symbol). Step S25A in the variable display executing means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) capable of executing the variable display and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) in parallel. , S25B execution part) and the effect identification information corresponding to either the first identification information or the second identification information (for example, corresponding to the first special symbol in the non-KT state). With a variable display means for effect (for example, a portion where variable display of the decorative symbol is performed by executing steps S170 to S173 in the effect control CPU 120) for variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol in the KT state. , The identification information that does not correspond to the effect identification information among the first identification information and the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state), and the effect identification information Special identification information control means (for example, a step in the effect control CPU 120) capable of deriving special identification information (for example, a small symbol) having low visibility to a specific area (for example, a lower left area and a lower right area in the image display device 5). When a specific result (for example, a jackpot symbol of a decorative symbol) is derived as a display result of variable display of small symbols by executing 074IWS341 and S342) and variable display of identification information for effect, or special identification When a special result (for example, a big hit symbol of a small symbol) is derived as information, an advantageous state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer) that can control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. It is suggested that the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information becomes a specific result during the variable display of the effect identification information in 100 (specifically, the portion where steps S122 to S125 are executed in the CPU 103). The suggestion effect execution means is provided with a suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps 074IWS927C, S930, S8105 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, a character advance notice effect). It is possible to execute a suggestion effect of operating a movable body within a range including overlapping positions (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a lower left area (display area of a first small symbol) and a right side of the image display device 5. It is possible to execute the accessory notice effect that advances the movable body 32 to the advance position that overlaps with the lower area (display area of the second small symbol)), and the variable identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived. After the display (for example, the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol in the KT state) is started, the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for production is restricted. (For example, in the effect control CPU 120, when step 074IWS922 is Y, step 074IWS927A is not performed, so that during the execution of the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol, the bonus is announced according to the variation of the corresponding special symbol. It is characterized by not producing). According to such a configuration, the movement of the movable body, which is mainly executed in response to the variable display of the effect identification information (at least the variable display executed for recognition rather than the special identification information), is special. It is possible to make it difficult to overlook the special result of the identification information.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the movable body and the special result may be controlled so as not to overlap each other (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol by executing step 074IWS8147B. When the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol that does not correspond to the decorative symbol is started in the state where the bonus notice effect is performed according to (the state where the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the bonus The advance notice effect is interrupted and the movable body 32 is moved and controlled to the retracted position. For example, when the effect control CPU 120 is Y of step 074IWS922, step 074IWS927A is not performed, so that the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is changed. During the execution, the character advance notice effect will not be performed according to the change of the corresponding special symbol). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from becoming difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the limiting means is a movable body when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started when the movable body is operated in the suggestion effect. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 is in a state where the character advance notice effect is performed according to the change of the corresponding special symbol by executing step 074IWS8147B (the movable body 32 is located at the advance position). When the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started, the moving body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position by interrupting the character advance notice effect. The operation of the movable body 32 in the character advance notice effect By changing the range to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, the movable body 32 may be controlled so as not to be superimposed on the big hit small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook special results.

(Means 4) In the means 3, the limiting means is a suggestion effect when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started when the movable body is operated in the suggestion effect. The operation of the movable body in the above is stopped, and the movable body is moved to the initial position (for example, the retracted position). If the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started while the advance notice effect is being performed (the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the advance notice effect is interrupted and the movable body 32 is evacuated. It may be controlled to move to a position.) According to such a configuration, by returning the movable object to the origin, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the special result.

(Means 5) In the means 4, the variable display means starts from the longest return operation period (for example, the position farthest from the retracted position as the initial position) in the return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position. It is possible to execute variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display (for example, the effect control CPU 120) for a period longer than the time required to move to the evacuation position (2 seconds). As the jackpot variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the jackpot variation of the first special symbol in the KT state, it is possible to execute the variation of the variation pattern having the variation time longer than 2 seconds (FIGS. 9-2 to 9). See -4)). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook special results.

(Means 6) In any of the means 1 to the means 5, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display (for example, the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, in the KT state). A portion for executing steps 074IWS822, S8145 in the effect control CPU 120, which is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a shutter effect) based on the start of the first special symbol jackpot variation). Further, for example, in the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example, the shutter effect is started at the start of the change of the next first special symbol after the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is started in the non-KT state, and the first special symbol is started in the KT state. It may be provided with a portion (a part where the shutter effect is started at the start of the change of the next second special symbol after the start of the big hit change). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the control is performed in an advantageous state based on the special identification information.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to the means 6, the variable display means has a variable display period of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information from which the specific display is not derived as the display result (for example, non-KT). The longest period (for example, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol deviation fluctuation in the state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol deviation fluctuation in the KT state) (for example, the first fluctuation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach). Fluctuation time corresponding to (B off): 40 seconds, fluctuation time corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern # 09, # 18, # 24 (variation content: off) in the KT state: 2 minutes) It is possible to execute variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the display (for example, the second fluctuation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: big hit, fluctuation time: 5 minutes), and the second in the KT state. 1 Fluctuation pattern # 50 (variation content: big hit, fluctuation time: 3 minutes), variation can be executed), special identification information after variable display of identification information corresponding to variable display of identification information for production is completed A special effect for notifying that a special result is derived is performed by a special effect executing means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120 in a non-KT state, a jackpot variation of the second special symbol). The part where the shutter effect is started at the start of the fluctuation of the next 1st special symbol, and the shutter effect is started at the start of the fluctuation of the next 2nd special symbol when the jackpot fluctuation of the 1st special symbol is started in the KT state. ) May be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from becoming difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to the means 7, a light emitting means (for example, a frame LED 9) capable of emitting light and a light emitting controlling means (for example, a light emitting controlling means) capable of controlling the light emitting means when the movable body is operated (for example). The effect control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing step 074IWS8105), and the light emitting control means limits the light emission of the light emitting means when the operation of the movable body is restricted by the limiting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Is a portion where step 074IWS8105 is not executed when step 074IWS8140 is not executed. The limitation of light emission is not limited to prohibiting light emission, and light emission is performed at a lower brightness than usual. It may be a concept including emitting light for a shorter period than usual.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the accessory control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability, and the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus and the special variable winning ball apparatus in the KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the character control normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process of opening a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the way of transition of a game state. It is a flow chart which shows the specific example of the effect control main processing in a feature part 074IW. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start wait process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the character notice production execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart when it is controlled to a big hit based on the 2nd special symbol variation in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example for each timing when it is controlled to a big hit based on the 2nd special symbol variation in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart in the case which is controlled by the jackpot based on the 2nd special symbol variation in a normal state in a modification.

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

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

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

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

The special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol (special diagram 1)", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is "second special symbol". Also referred to as "Fig. (Special Fig. 2)". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

Further, below the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a right-handed display 26 for prompting a right-handed operation of aiming at the right side of the game area and performing a firing operation is provided. There is. The right-handed display 26 is composed of, for example, LEDs, and is controlled to be lit by a game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2).

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

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

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

Further, on the right side of the image display device 5, a right-handed notification LED 37 for prompting a right-handed operation is provided. The right-handed notification LED 37 is lighting-controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning opening for small hits and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning opening are provided. FIG. 1 As shown in, a special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and a variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side thereof. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and have a plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows in the front-rear direction. By moving forward and backward, the game ball can be won in the special winning opening and the second starting winning opening located below the bottom member (also called the open state) and the game ball cannot be won in the closed state (closed state). Change to). The special variable winning ball device 17 has a bottom member in a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state of moving forward toward the front, and the opening control is executed so that the special winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front when the symbol is derived and displayed by hitting the normal symbol display 20. The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening, which is the winning area, is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a frame LED 9 for gaming effects is further provided around the gaming area. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the frame LED9. Equal / extinguishing, may be performed by the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further controls the sound designation signal (the signal that specifies the sound to be output) in order to output the sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37. It is supplied to the board 13 or an LED signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the LED) is supplied to the LED control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37, drives the frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 based on the LED signal, and is in a mode designated by the LED signal. The frame LED 9 and the right-handed notification LED 37 are turned on / off. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Following the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the accessory control process process (step S25C). By executing the accessory control process process for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 realizes control of the big hit game state, the small hit game state, the game state, and the like (details will be described later).

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

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

Further, although the description is omitted in FIG. 4, in the game control timer interrupt process, a test terminal is a process for outputting a test signal so that the control state of the gaming machine can be confirmed outside the gaming machine. Processing is also executed. In the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 also controls to output a test signal (right-handed test signal) that can identify that it is a period for performing a right-handed operation. Specifically, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 controls to output a right-handed test signal during the big hit game, during the small hit game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, and during the KT state. On the other hand, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 does not control to output a right-handed test signal during the small hit game based on the variation display of the first special symbol.

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

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

After executing the first start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110A to S113A according to the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110A to S113A) of the first special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

In this example, since the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) is performed. While the variable display of the special symbol is being displayed, a small hit may occur in the variable display of the second special symbol and the game may be controlled by the small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the second special figure process flag is before the small hit is released. (Determining whether or not the value corresponds to the processing to the small hit end processing), and if the small hit game is in progress, the value of the first special figure process flag is not changed from the value corresponding to the first special symbol variation processing. Therefore, the value of the first special symbol process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next first special symbol stop process if the small hit game is not in progress. By performing such control, the variation display of the first special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, and the variation display of the first special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. It is controlled to do. Not limited to such control, for example, during the small hit game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol is interrupted (timer). It may be configured to suspend the update).

Further, for example, the small hit ending period as the small hit end processing period may be configured to be different depending on the game state. For example, if the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted in the normal state, the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes long, and the execution period and the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol become longer. If the difference becomes large, it is necessary to absorb the interruption period by stopping the shaking of the decorative pattern, which gives the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, in the normal state, it is desirable to make the small hit ending period shorter than the KT state (first KT state, second KT state). In this case, for example, the small hit ending period may be set to 0.5 seconds in the normal state, whereas the small hit ending period may be set to 3 seconds in the KT state.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, for example, in the first KT state, it is practically difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the small hit control, and no particular effect is performed. Therefore, the small hit ending period is shorter than in the second KT state. It may be configured to do so. On the other hand, in the second KT state, since the game ball is easy to win in the small hit control and the effect of emphasizing the small hit control is executed, the small hit ending period may be longer than in the first KT state. .. In this case, for example, the small hit ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, whereas the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the second KT state.

Further, regarding the small hit fanfare period as the small hit opening pretreatment period, the length of the period may be different depending on the gaming state, as in the above-mentioned small hit ending period.

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

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

In this example, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel. Therefore, for example, the transition to the second special symbol variation process is performed to change the second special symbol. When the display is in progress, a small hit may occur in the variable display of the first special symbol, and the game may be controlled by a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the first special figure process flag is before the small hit is released. (Determining whether or not the value corresponds to the processing to the small hit end processing), and if the small hit game is in progress, the value of the second special figure process flag is not changed from the value corresponding to the second special symbol variation processing. Therefore, the value of the second special symbol process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop process if the small hit game is not in progress. By performing such control, the variation display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation display of the second special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. It is controlled to do. Not limited to such control, for example, during the small hit game based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol is interrupted (timer). It may be configured to suspend the update).

Regarding the small hit control based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the length of the small hit fanfare period and the small hit ending period may be different depending on the game state.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25C shown in FIG. 4 as the accessory control process process. In this accessory control process process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S120 to S128 according to the value of the accessory control process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S120 to S128) of the accessory control process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The bonus control normal process in step S120 is executed when the value of the bonus control process flag is “0”. In this bonus control normal process, it is monitored whether or not the setting for starting the big hit game is made, and if the setting for starting the big hit game is made, the process for starting the big hit game is performed. , The value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "1".

The gate passage waiting process in step S121 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “1”. In this gate passage waiting process, control is performed to wait for the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41. When the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "2".

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S122 is executed when the accessory control process flag is “2”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "3", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S123 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “3”. This big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "4" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. , End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The jackpot release post-processing in step S124 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “4”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "3", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit execution number, the accessory control process The value of the flag is updated to "5". When the value of the accessory control process flag is updated, the post-processing after opening the jackpot ends.

The jackpot end process of step S125 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “5”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control, KT control, and high-base control. When such a setting is made, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S126 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “6”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the special winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "7", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S127 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “7”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the special winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the bonus control process flag is updated to "8", and the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S128 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is “8”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the bonus control process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 7 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

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

(Explanation of feature 074IW)
Next, the feature unit 074IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 074IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 074IW includes a normal state (low probability / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Further, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state, and in this feature unit 074IW, 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 17 is likely to be in the open state, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is extremely long, and small hits are made. Even if this occurs, there are very few cases where a game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and a high base state is controlled so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B becomes long. Further, in the second KT state among the KT states, as will be described later, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is placed on the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. Easy to win. Specifically, in the second KT state, it is controlled so that a small hit is likely to occur and a low base state is controlled so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened.

Further, the KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state). Specifically, in this feature unit 074IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. The rate of small hits is low when the first special symbol changes, while the rate of small hits is high when the second special symbol changes (however, it will be described later). (Except for the case of forced loss), the KT state is set to the gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, which is advantageous to the player.

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

Further, the feature unit 074IW is configured so that the time required from the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is 0.6 seconds or more. Specifically, it is adjusted by the installation position of the passing gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the nail group forming the flow path of the game ball. Although the details will be described later, the feature unit 074IW has a configuration in which the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to the open state based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41, and the game ball passes in the first KT state described later. The time from passing through the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passing gate 41. Since it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the time required for the game to be played, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state when one game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the first KT state, the one The game ball can be won in the variable winning ball device 6B as it is.

Further, the movable body 32 has an advance position (FIG. 9-33 (FIG. 9-33)) that overlaps with the display area of the small symbol in the image display device 5 from the retracted position (position shown in FIG. 9-33 (1)) of the upper part of the image display device 5. It is possible to move up and down linearly up to the position shown in 2). The movable body 32 requires a movement time of 2 seconds to move from the advance position to the evacuation position as the initial position. Therefore, the upper limit of the time required for the movable body 32 to perform the origin return operation (the operation of moving from an arbitrary position to the retracted position) is 2 seconds.

(Big hit probability, small hit probability)
FIG. 9-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the big hit probability and the small hit probability.

First, the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the non-probability change state (low probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the non-probability change state (low probability state), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "235/65536" and the small hit probability is. It is "6298/65536". Further, in the non-probability state (low probability state), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "235/65536" and the small hit probability is "62986/65536".

Next, the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the probabilistic state (high probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the probabilistic state (high probability state), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "2350/65536" and the small hit probability is "2350/65536". 6298/65536 ". Further, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "2350/65536" and the small hit probability is "62986/65536".

Further, not limited to the embodiment shown in this example, for example, there may be a case where the small hit probability is 0 (that is, a determination value that does not include the determination value corresponding to the small hit). For example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0 so that the determination value for the small hit is not included.

In FIG. 9-1 (A), the small hit probabilities are matched and the missed probabilities are different between the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the non-probability state (low probability state), but the probabilistic state (high probability state). In), the small hit probability may be lowered as compared with the non-probability state (low probability state) by the amount that the big hit probability is increased with respect to the non-probability state (low probability state), and the missed probabilities may be matched.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 9-1 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is set to "2R normal jackpot", "2R probability variation jackpot", "2R probability variation jackpot" based on the random number for hit type determination. It is a table referred to to determine either "6R normal jackpot", "6R probability variation jackpot", or "10R probability variation jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in this feature unit 074IW, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of "10R probability variation jackpot" is determined with a probability of 9%, and the probability of 56%. Is determined as "6R probability variation jackpot", and is determined as "6R normal jackpot" with a probability of 35%. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in this feature unit 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined as "10R probability variation jackpot" with a probability of 10%, and 50%. It is determined as "6R probability variation jackpot" with a probability of, "2R probability variation jackpot" with a probability of 5%, and "2R normal jackpot" with a probability of 35%.

The "10R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 16 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Further, the "6R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 6 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Further, the "2R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of two rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

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

In this feature unit 074IW, when "10R probability variation jackpot", "6R probability variation jackpot", and "6R normal jackpot" are obtained, a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses in each round of the jackpot game. The large winning openings are controlled to be open until a fixed number of game balls (10 in this example) are won, and a maximum of 10 large winning openings can be won in each round. On the other hand, in the case of "2R probability variation big hit" and "2R normal big hit", the big winning opening is controlled to be open only for a short period (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the big hit game. The number of winnings to the large winning openings that can be won in each round is about 2 to 3.

Further, in this feature unit 074IW, when the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to either the first KT state, the second KT state, or the non-KT state according to the game state before the big hit game and the big hit type. The method of transitioning the gaming state after the jackpot game will be described later (see FIG. 9-20).

(Variation pattern table)
9-2 to 9-4 are explanatory views showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in the feature portion 074IW. The EXT shown in FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each fluctuation pattern.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4, nine types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 09 for the first special symbol and decorative symbol, and a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and decorative symbol. 34 types of # 01 to # 34 are used. Hereinafter, for example, when the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 09 or 01 to 34) is used, it means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the first special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) is shown. The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 06.

When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, if it is in the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state), it is shown in FIG. 9-2 (B). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol shown for KT is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 07 to # 09.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern for the second special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 9-3 (C) is shown. The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 01 to # 03. Specifically, when it is determined to be out of alignment, the second variation pattern # 01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Further, when the small hit is determined, the second variation pattern # 02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 15 minutes. Further, even when the big hit is determined, the second variation pattern # 03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

In this feature unit 074IW, even in the non-KT state, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs, a situation occurs in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game ball to the special prize opening. Will end up. Therefore, in this feature unit 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the fluctuation time is made extremely long and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is executed. By reducing the number of small hits, the frequency of small hits is reduced, and the situation in which a small hit is aimed at winning a prize ball is prevented even though the player is in a non-KT state. In this feature unit 074IW, the "frequency of small hits" is, for example, the rate of occurrence of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, small hits per unit time. The rate of occurrence of is higher than the normal state.

In this feature unit 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time even if it is a big hit. By making the time relatively long, 5 minutes, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming at the prize ball by unreasonably winning a prize in the special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, it is not necessary to lengthen the digestion of the first reserved memory as compared with the case of a small hit, so the fluctuation time is configured to be shorter than in the case of a small hit. There is.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the low probability / first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / first KT state is terminated. Select the fluctuation pattern table according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, if the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation is to be executed, the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first fluctuation shown in FIG. 9-3 (D) is selected and fluctuates. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second variation patterns # 04 to # 06. Will be decided.

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (D), when it is determined that the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state is out of range, the second fluctuation pattern # 04 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds is used. It is determined. In addition, when it is determined that a small hit is the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 05 (second start winning opening opening), which is a relatively long fluctuation time of 7 seconds as a small hit, is opened. It is determined by the fluctuation pattern for preparation). In this feature unit 074IW, as described above, when controlled to the first KT state, the frequency of small hits increases, but the variable winning ball device 6B is actually opened for a special variable winning time. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediately available. If the device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening. Therefore, in this feature unit 074IW, by securing a fluctuation time of at least 7 seconds in the first fluctuation of the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 can be used even before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 17 to the open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member fall, it is possible to win a prize in the special winning opening. It prevents a situation in which a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the 1KT state. Further, when the big hit is determined as the first variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 06 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

Further, if the variation display of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is executed, FIG. 9-3 (Fig. 9-3). The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the 2nd to 49th fluctuations shown in E) is selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (E), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 49th variations of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation patterns # 07 to # 13 It will be decided by either. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (E), when it is determined that the variation is out of the range of the 2nd to 49th variations in the low probability / first KT state, the variation time is as short as 5 seconds, and the second variation pattern of shortened variation # It may be determined to be 07 or the second fluctuation pattern # 08 of shortened fluctuation with a fluctuation time as short as 1 second. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state are out of range, the second fluctuation pattern # 09 with reach may be determined. Further, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / 1st KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds, the second fluctuation pattern # 10 of the shortened fluctuation, and the fluctuation time is as short as 1 second. It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 11 of the shortened fluctuation. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 12 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns # 07 and # 10 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold storage is not stored, and the second variation patterns # 08 and # 11 store one or more second hold memories. It is a variation pattern that can be selected only when it is present. As a result, it is configured to accelerate the digestion of the reserved memory and increase the operating rate. Further, when the jackpot is determined as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 13 with reach is determined.

In addition, the 50th variation display (that is, the final variation in the low probability / 1st KT state) is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is completed. If this is the case, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and 50th variation shown in FIG. 9-3 (F) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 50th variation in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second variation patterns # 14 to # 16. Will be decided.

In the feature unit 074IW, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as "during chance time" is displayed on the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), when it is determined that the 50th fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state is a miss or a small hit, a character display such as "Chance time ends !!" is displayed on the image display device 5. It is determined to be the second fluctuation pattern # 14 or the second fluctuation pattern # 15 accompanied by the end display. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (F), when a big hit is determined as the 50th variation of the low probability / first KT state, a character display such as "Chance time ends !!" is displayed on the image display device 5. It is determined to be the second variation pattern # 16 with a predetermined revival display after the end display to be performed.

In addition, in this feature unit 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-2, 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 10 seconds is used. It is configured to determine. This is a case where a big hit occurs immediately on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after shifting to the second KT state, and if the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is set as a long fluctuation time, Since the change of the second special symbol executed during the big hit change of the first special symbol is configured to be a forced loss, the forced loss occurs frequently even in the second KT state, and the player makes a small hit. You will not be able to receive any profits from. Therefore, in this feature unit 074IW, by setting the fluctuation time of the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol to a short fluctuation time, it is possible to shift to the jackpot gaming state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol before the forced loss occurs frequently. It is configured.

In addition, unlike the present feature unit 074IW, even if the change of the second special symbol is started during the big hit change of the first special symbol, the change of the second special symbol is not forcibly missed (for example, the first). If the gaming machine has a configuration in which the second special symbol is forcibly removed when the second special symbol is changing when the special symbol jackpot symbol is stopped), the fluctuation time of the first special symbol jackpot during the KT state. May be a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute). This is a case where a jackpot occurs immediately on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol immediately after shifting to the second KT state, and if the fluctuation time of the jackpot is set to the same short fluctuation time as the outlier, the player You will not be able to receive any profit from small hits. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the big hit of the first special symbol in the KT state is a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, a sufficient time that at least a plurality of small hits can occur. (For example, 1 minute) is configured to be secured.

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

As in the case of the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G), the fluctuation time is also determined to be out of the first fluctuation in the high probability / first KT state. It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 17 of the shortened fluctuation as short as 5 seconds. On the other hand, even when it is determined that the first variation in the high probability / first KT state is out of order, it may be determined in the second variation pattern # 18 with reach. Further, even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the variation pattern for preparing to open the second starting winning opening (second variation pattern # 19) may be determined. On the other hand, even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 20 with reach may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G), when the jackpot is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 21 with reach is determined.

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

As in the case of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / 1st KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (H), when it is determined that the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / 1st KT state are out of order, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (H). It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 22 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds or the second fluctuation pattern # 23 of the shortened fluctuation with a shorter fluctuation time of 1 second. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second variation or the second variation in the high probability / first KT state is out of order, the second variation pattern # 24 with reach may be determined. Further, when the small hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, the fluctuation time is shortened to 5 seconds, the second fluctuation pattern # 25, and the fluctuation time is further shortened to 1 second. It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 26 of the fluctuation. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 27 with reach may be determined. The second fluctuation patterns # 22 and # 25 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected only when the second hold storage is not stored, and the second fluctuation patterns # 23 and # 26 store one or more second hold storages. It is a variation pattern that can be selected only when it is present. As a result, it is configured to accelerate the digestion of the reserved memory and increase the operating rate. Further, when the jackpot is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 28 with reach is determined.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, 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. 9-4 (I) is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (I), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 29 to # 34. ..

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (I), when the deviation is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 29 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds is determined. In some cases, the fluctuation time is determined to be the second fluctuation pattern # 30 of the normal fluctuation of 5 seconds. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out of the high probability / second KT state, it may be determined to be the second fluctuation pattern # 31 with reach. Further, when the small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the fluctuation time is determined to be the second fluctuation pattern # 32 of the shortened fluctuation as short as 1.5 seconds, or the fluctuation time is usually 5 seconds. It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 33 of the fluctuation. Further, when the jackpot is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 34 with reach is determined.

When determining the variation pattern, more specifically, it depends on which variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is to be executed, the current gaming state, and the variable display result. Using the variation pattern table, a lottery process is performed based on a random number for determining the variation pattern, and which variation pattern is used is determined.

In the example shown in the feature unit 074IW, the shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the first KT state, and the shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is executed in the case of the second KT state with a high probability. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured to execute a shortened variation of 5 seconds or 1 second in the low probability state and execute a shortened variation of 1.5 seconds in the high probability state.

Next, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 9-5 shows the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the case of a small hit. Further, FIG. 9-5 (1) shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 9-5 (2) shows the variable winning ball device in the second KT state. The opening pattern of 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 is shown.

First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (1). As shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display 20 executes a variable display of the normal symbol. If it is determined to be a normal symbol, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and if it is determined to be off, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. In this feature unit 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the out-of-order symbol is set to 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening processing is 0.1 seconds. After that, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the 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 device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball wins in the special winning opening. It is possible (however, in the case of a small hit, since the special variable winning ball device 17 opens only for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, almost no winning can be expected). However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.2 seconds, 0.8 seconds, or 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation display).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed, the next variable winning ball device 6B can be opened by the next normal symbol. After a lapse of at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-opening processing time of 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in the feature unit 074IW, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

Further, in the feature unit 074IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state. After 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the normal symbol fluctuation time of 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-opening processing time of 0.1 seconds, the game ball The time required from passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 to the time when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state in the state where the normal symbol is not changed is longer. Since the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 to when the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B is shorter than the time when the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is already open. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B when the state is controlled. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed is likely to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

Next, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (2). As shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display 20 executes a variable display of the normal symbol. If it is determined to be a normal symbol, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and if it is determined to be off, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. In this feature unit 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 1.0 second, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the hit symbol or the missed symbol is 0.2 second. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening processing is 2.6 seconds. After that, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the 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 device 4B. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2). A game ball can be won in the special winning opening.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is as short as 0.2 seconds. Further, in the feature unit 074IW, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened is at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol fluctuation time 1.0 second + symbol confirmation time 0). A relatively long period of .2 seconds + time before the opening process of the second start winning opening is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long, so that it is compared with the first KT state. It is easy for the game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side, and it is easy for the game ball to win the special winning opening. However, in the case of a small hit, since the special variable winning ball device 17 opens only for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, it can hardly be expected that the game ball will win the special winning opening even in the second KT state.

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

Further, in the feature unit 074IW, in the second KT state, after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state. After the lapse of 3.8 seconds, which is the sum of the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1.0 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the processing time of 2.6 seconds before opening the second start winning opening, the game ball The time required from passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 to the time when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state in the state where the normal symbol is not changed is longer. Since it is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 until the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled by. Therefore, in the second KT state, it is difficult for the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

In this feature unit 074IW, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbol and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is the normal symbol process process by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103). (See step S26) is executed. Further, in the normal symbol process processing of step S26, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state (high probability state), and whether it is a non-KT state, a first KT state, or a second KT state. Regardless of whether or not there is a big hit game state, it is determined whether or not to make a normal hit with the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%).

In this feature unit 074IW, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the symbol confirmation time are the same for 0.2 seconds each in the first KT state and the second KT state, and the time before the second start winning opening opening process is the second. The case where the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B is different by making it as short as 0.1 seconds in the 1KT 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 6B may be different by making the fluctuation time and the symbol determination time different between the first KT state and the second KT state. Further, for example, the time after the second start winning opening opening process after closing the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and the time after the second starting winning opening opening process differs between the first KT state and the second KT state. By making it different, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be different. In particular, if the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state is configured to have a shorter closing period (interval period) by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress winning of the special winning opening in the first KT state. ..

As will be described later, in the feature unit 074IW, in the first KT state, by setting a high base flag indicating that the high base state is set, the high base state is controlled, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1). As described above, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled so that the opening time is long. Further, in the second KT state, by controlling to the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be short. ing.

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

In this feature unit 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol having a relatively long fluctuation time is executed in the first KT state, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped and there is no hold storage of the normal symbol. This is because the device 6B is in the closed state, and it is possible to capture the second special symbol at the timing of stopping the fluctuation (in the case of a small hit, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, the passing gate By the time the game ball that has passed through 41 reaches the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, the variable winning ball device 6B does not open, and the special winning opening can be won). On the other hand, in this feature unit 074IW, by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 and before reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. Is set to start, so that it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the launch operation aiming at the small hit generation timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

9-6 and 9-7 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIG. 9-6, the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H) are decoratives that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of a symbol. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H), the image display device 5 starts variable display of the decorative pattern. Control.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is out of alignment. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (10R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the 10R 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 designated 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 designated 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 designated 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 designated 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 feature unit 074IW, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a display result specification command immediately before the variation pattern command, so that the display result specification command received by the effect control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is Since it can be determined that the command is the display result specification command for the first special 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 special symbol, the display result is displayed. The designated command can be used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the display result designation command for the first special symbol and the display result designation command for the second special symbol may be separated.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 does not send a display result designation command, but corresponds to each of 10R 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 CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the received variation pattern command.

The command 9C00 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting end designation command) for designating that the lighting of the right-handed display 26 has ended. The command 9C01 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting start designation command) for designating that the right-handed display 26 has started lighting.

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

The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped. The command A003 (H) is an effect control command (second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped.

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 (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of the jackpot game. B001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) for designating the end of the jackpot game. B004 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of the small hit game. B005 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game.

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

The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a command for designating a prize in the prize opening) 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 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached 4. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start prize designation command) indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached 4. A command indicating the first reserved storage number may be transmitted as the first valid start winning prize designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved storage number may be transmitted as the second valid start winning prize designation command. Then, the first effective start prize designation command and the second valid start prize designation command are commands indicating that the start prize has been given.

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

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

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

When the effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 9-6 and 9-7, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. It should be noted that the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed effect control command related to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating a game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. When the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A, it means that the first special symbol display device 4A does not display the variation of the first special symbol.

In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 074IWS50A). When the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit. When the value does not indicate the end process (step S128), and neither the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined time) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step 074IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage counter is confirmed. If the first reserved storage number is 0, the first customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS52A).

If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. (Step 074IWS53A), the value of the first reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 074IWS54A). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the first reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are used. The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS56A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is low probability / non-KT, and the low probability / non-KT background specification command is executed. In some cases, it is determined that it is in the low probability / first KT state, and the low probability / first KT background specification command is executed. If the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off, the high probability / second KT state is determined and the high probability / second KT background specification command is executed. Send.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the jackpot variation of the second special symbol is in progress (step 074IWS57A). Specifically, when the second jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot is a big hit is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress. If it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69A without performing the processing after step 074IWS58A. As a result, when the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started during the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol, it is forcibly removed regardless of whether or not the jackpot determination value is stored.

It should be noted that the method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above-mentioned method. For example, when the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress in step 074IWS57A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of order as a random number for hit determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 074IWS59A at the time of starting winning. Regardless of which hit determination random number has been acquired, it may be forcibly removed.

Further, for example, when the big hit fluctuation of the second special symbol is in progress in step 074IWS57A, a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment is set as a random number for hit determination without performing the processing of steps 074IWS58A to S63A. By performing the hit determination, it may be forcibly removed regardless of which random number for the hit determination was acquired at the time of the start winning.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is not in progress, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 074IWS58A) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 074IWS59A). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a hit determination random number is a jackpot if it matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is decided to make a big hit (step 074IWS60A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the first special symbol (step 074IWS61A). .. Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 6R probability variation jackpot, or a 6R normal jackpot based on the hit type determination random number (step 074IWS62A), the jackpot type is stored (step 074IWS63A), and step 074IWS69A. Move to.

If the big hit is not made in step 074IWS60A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 074IWS64A). The small hit determination module is a program that determines that a small hit is determined when a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is decided to make a small hit (step 074IWS65A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the first small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made based on the variation display of the first special symbol (step 074IWS65A). Step 074IWS66A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69A.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state is "0" (step 074IWS69A), and if it is "0", step 074IWS75A. Move to. When the value of the high base count counter is not "0", that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts the value of the high base count counter by "1" (step 074IWS70A). It is determined whether or not the result is "0" (step 074IWS71A). If the value of the high base count counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 074IWS75A. When the value of the high base count counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating that it is in the high base state (step 074IWS72A), and shortens the variation display of the special symbol. The special figure time reduction flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 074IWS73A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS75A.

In this feature unit 074IW, as will be described later, it is highly probable that the high base flag is set and the number of executions of the variation display in the high base state is managed at the end of the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit. / It is a case where it is controlled to a high base state (low probability / first KT state) and the variation display is executed 50 times. In the case of the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), when the 50th variation display is started, it is determined as Y in steps 074IWS71A and S71B, and the high base flag is set in steps 074IWS72A and S72B. At the same time as being reset, the special time saving flag is also reset in steps 074IWS73A and S73B, and the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

Then, in step 074IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern setting process (step 074IWS75A). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 074IWS75A is confirmed.

In step 074IWS59A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probability change big hit determination table or the probabilistic change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, first, whether or not the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) is set with the special figure time reduction flag indicating that the variation display of the special symbol is being shortened. (Step 074IWS1700A). In this example, it is more advantageous to execute the second special symbol variation display by setting the special symbol time reduction flag and performing the shortening control of the variation display of the special symbol (Fig. 9-2). ~ (See Fig. 9-4), a small hit is likely to occur, so the state is controlled to the KT state. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the non-variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected (step 074IWS1701A). If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the KT shown in FIG. 9-2 (B) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected (step 074IWS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 074IWS1701A and S1702A and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9-2 is used (step 074IWS1703A). In this example, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern. Further, after the fluctuation time is determined, the fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1704A).

Further, when the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 074IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the first fluctuation time timer and the fluctuation time. (Step 074IWS1705A), and the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 074IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to the value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step 074IWS1707A).

FIG. 9-10 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120) (step 074IWS1120A). When the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit. When the value does not indicate the end process (step S128), and neither the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined time) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit if it has not yet been transmitted, and the jackpot type. Based on the decision result, one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 7 designation command) is sent to the effect control CPU 120. Control to transmit to (step 074IWS1121A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first fluctuation time timer (step 074IWS1122A), and when the first fluctuation time timer times out (step 074IWS1123A), controls to send the first symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1123A). Step 074IWS1124A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 074IWS1130A).

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B (step 074IWS1125A). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is determined by, for example, that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol.

If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 074IWS1126A). Whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is determined by, for example, that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not the second small hit flag indicating that a small hit is set is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol. If the small hit symbol is not derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B, the process is terminated as it is.

If the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit (step 074IWS1127A). .. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the first big hit flag is set. If the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is not a big hit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the variable display of the first special symbol being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 6R probability variable jackpot (step 074IWS1128A). Whether or not it is a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 6R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step 074IWS63A. If it is a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 6R probability variation jackpot, the process ends as it is.

When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (Y of step 074IWS1125A) or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y of step 074IWS1126A), either the 10R probability variation jackpot or the 6R probability variation jackpot is displayed. When the variation display of the first special symbol is being executed (Y of step 074IWS1127A, N of step 074IWS1128A), the CPU 103 tells the effect control CPU 120 the first compulsory symbol. Control is performed to send a confirmation designation command (step 074IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag or the first small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag or the first small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 074IWS1130A).

By executing the processes of steps 074IWS1125A to S1129A, in this feature unit 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol. In this case, when the variable display of the first special symbol, which is a normal jackpot (6R normal jackpot in this example), is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped and the first special symbol is executed. And the second special symbol do not cause a big hit or a small hit at the same time. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, if the variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly missed, the decorative symbol changes based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 074IWS1129A. As a display result, it is controlled to forcibly stop and display the out-of-order symbol.

In this example, the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the probability variation jackpot (in this example, the 10R probability variation jackpot or the 6R probability variation jackpot). If the variation display of the first special symbol is being executed, the first special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see Y in step 074IWS1128A), but in this case, the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. Based on the small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S126), and the game shifts to the small hit game. Therefore, after the next timer interruption, it is determined as N in step 074IWS1120A, the processing of steps 074IWS1121A to S1130A is skipped, and the first variable time timer of step 074IWS1122A is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the first special symbol, which is a probable variable jackpot, is being executed, the first variation time timer is during the small hit game. The update of the first special symbol is interrupted, and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is completed, the value of the bonus control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the bonus control normal process (step S120), and the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

Further, in this example, the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the variation display of the first special symbol that becomes a miss or a small hit is performed. Even if there is, the first special symbol variation processing is terminated as it is (see N in step 074IWS1127A). Therefore, even when the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the first special symbol which is a miss or a small hit is being executed, the first variation is performed during the small hit game. The update of the time timer is interrupted, the variation display of the first special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small hit game is completed, the update of the first variation time timer is restarted.

FIG. 9-11 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 074IWS2014A). In this case, if the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 074IWS1129A of the first special symbol variation processing, it is compulsory as a stop symbol of the first special symbol regardless of the determination result at the start of the variation. The out-of-target design is derived and displayed.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is set (step 074IWS2015A). When the first jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 indicates that the jackpot signal 1 (a signal indicating that a jackpot game is in progress) and the jackpot signal 2 (a signal indicating that a consecutive villa is in progress) are output to the outside. The jackpot signal output flag is set (step 074IWS2029A). In the feature unit 074IW, the information output process (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 074IWS2029A, the external output of the jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and the jackpot signal 2 is started. If the external output of the jackpot signal 2 is not in progress, the external output of the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot start flag indicating that the jackpot is to be started (step 074IWS2016A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first jackpot flag (step 074IWS2017A).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed display 26 (step 074IWS2018A), and also controls to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027A.

By executing the processes of steps 074IWS2018A and S2019A, in this example, the right-handed display 26 is started to light when a big hit is made in the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, in this example, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game. The right-handed display 26 is turned on.

In this example, after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the jackpot game is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. Therefore, right-handed at the timing when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. It may be configured to start lighting the display 26.

When the first big hit flag is not set (N in step 074IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 074IWS2020A). When the first small hit flag is set, control is performed to send a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2021A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 074IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 074IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027A.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS2027A).

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

In addition, right-handed notification and launch promotion notification are not executed when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, and right-handed notification and launch promotion notification are performed when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening in that state. (In this case, since the gate is waiting to pass through, even if the game ball wins in the first start winning opening, the change display of the first special symbol is not started immediately, and the first hold memory is used). It may be configured as.

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

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

In this feature unit 074IW, the demo display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied, but when the demo display is performed in the normal state, the passage gate 41, the second start winning opening, or the special winning opening is displayed. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demo display that has been executed may be terminated and the left-handed notification may be performed.

FIG. 9-12 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal processing is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing. When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing, there is a state in which the second special symbol display device 4B does not display the variation of the second special symbol.

In the second special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 074IWS50B). When the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit. When the value does not indicate the end process (step S128), and neither the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined time) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step 074IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage counter is confirmed. If the second hold storage number is 0, the second customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS52B).

If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102, and the RAM 102. (Step 074IWS53B), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step 074IWS54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the second reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS56B). The specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step 074IWS56A of the first special symbol normal process.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the jackpot variation of the first special symbol is in progress (step 074IWS57B). Specifically, when the first jackpot flag indicating that a jackpot is achieved is set based on the variation display of the first special symbol, it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress. If it is determined that the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69B without performing the processing after step 074IWS58B. As a result, when the change of the second special symbol is started during the change of the big hit of the first special symbol, it is forcibly removed regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

It should be noted that the method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above-mentioned method. For example, when the big hit of the first special symbol is changing in step 074IWS57B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of order as a random number for hit determination is performed, and the process proceeds to step 074IWS59B. It may be forcibly removed regardless of whether or not a random number for hit determination has been acquired.

Further, for example, when the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol is in progress in step 074IWS57B, a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment is set as a random number for hit determination without performing the processing of steps 074IWS58B to S63B. By performing the hit determination, it may be forcibly removed regardless of which random number for the hit determination was acquired at the time of the start winning.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is not in progress, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit determination random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 074IWS58B) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 074IWS59B). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a hit determination random number is a jackpot if it matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is decided to make a big hit (step 074IWS60B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 074IWS61B). .. Then, based on the random number for determining the hit type, it is determined whether the jackpot type is a 10R probability variable jackpot, a 6R probability variable jackpot, a 2R probability variable jackpot, or a 2R normal jackpot (step 074IWS62B), and the jackpot type is stored (step 074IWS63B). ), The process proceeds to step 074IWS69B.

If the big hit is not made in step 074IWS60B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 074IWS64B). The small hit determination module is a program that determines that a small hit is determined when a random number for hit determination (or a random number for small hit determination) matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is decided to make a small hit (step 074IWS65B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 074IWS65B). Step 074IWS66B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69B.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is "0" (step 074IWS69B), and if it is "0", the process proceeds to step 074IWS75B. When the value of the high base count counter is not "0", that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts the value of the high base count counter by "1" (step 074IWS70B). It is determined whether or not the result is "0" (step 074IWS71B). If the value of the high base count counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 074IWS75B. When the value of the high base count counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating that it is in the high base state (step 074IWS72B), and shortens the variation display of the special symbol. The special figure time reduction flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 074IWS73B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS75B.

Then, in step 074IWS75B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern setting process (step 074IWS75B). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 074IWS75B is confirmed.

In step 074IWS59B, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probable change big hit determination table or the probable change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIG. 9-9. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process is explained. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 074IWS1700A, and confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set. If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the non-variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-3 (C) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. Select the second special symbol variation pattern table for KT. If the special figure time reduction flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 varies depending on whether or not the probability variation flag and the high base flag are set and the number of fluctuations. As the variation pattern table for determining the pattern, any of the variation pattern tables for the second special symbol for KT shown in FIGS. 9-3 (D) to 9-4 (I) is selected. For example, if the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability / first KT state), the first variation is the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9-3 (D). Is selected, and if it is the 2nd to 49th variation, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9-3 (E) is selected, and if it is the 50th variation, the second variation shown in FIG. 9-3 (F) is selected. Select the variable pattern table for special symbols. Further, for example, if both the probability variation flag and the high base flag are on (high probability / first KT state), the first variation is the variation for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9-4 (G). The pattern table is selected, and if it is the second variation or later, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9-4 (H) is selected. Further, for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off (high probability / second KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-4 (I) is selected.

FIG. 9-13 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120) (step 074IWS1120B). When the value of the accessory control process flag is a value indicating the accessory control normal process (step S120), that is, the value of the accessory control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit. When the value does not indicate the end process (step S128), and neither the big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined time) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the bonus control process flag is a value indicating the bonus control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit if it has not yet been transmitted, and the jackpot type. Based on the decision result, one of the display result specification commands (display result 1 specified command, display result 2 specified command, display result 3 specified command, display result 5 specified command, display result 6 specified command, display result 7 specified command) Is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1121B).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second fluctuation time timer (step 074IWS1122B), and when the second fluctuation time timer times out (step 074IWS1123B), controls to send the second symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1123B). Step 074IWS1124B). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process (step 074IWS1130B).

When the second fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A (step 074IWS1125B). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined by, for example, that the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set is set based on the variation display of the first special symbol.

If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 074IWS1126B). Whether or not the small hit symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined by, for example, that the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not the first small hit flag indicating that a small hit is set is set based on the variation display of the first special symbol. If the small hit symbol is not derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A, the process is terminated as it is.

If the small hit symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit (step 074IWS1127B). .. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not the second big hit flag is set. If the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is not a big hit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is a 10R probable big hit, a 6R probable big hit, or a 2R probable big hit (step 074IWS1128B). .. Whether or not it is a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 6R probability variation jackpot, or a 2R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step 074IWS63B. If it is a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 6R probability variation jackpot, or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the process ends as it is.

When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (Y of step 074IWS1125B), or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y of step 074IWS1126B), the 10R probability variation jackpot, the 6R probability variation jackpot, and When the variation display of the second special symbol that is neither a 2R probability variation jackpot (that is, a 2R normal jackpot) is being executed (Y of step 074IWS1127B, N of step 074IWS1128B), the CPU 103 is the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed to send the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command to (step 074IWS1129B). In this case, if the second big hit flag or the second small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the second big hit flag or the second small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process (step 074IWS1130B).

By executing the processes of steps 074IWS1125B to S1129B, in this feature unit 074IW, when the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit or a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol. In this case, when the variable display of the second special symbol, which is a normal jackpot (2R normal jackpot in this example), is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped and the first special symbol is executed. And the second special symbol do not cause a big hit or a small hit at the same time. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, if the variation display of the second special symbol is forcibly missed, the decorative symbol changes based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 074IWS1129B. As a display result, it is controlled to forcibly stop and display the out-of-order symbol.

In this example, the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, and the probability variation jackpot (in this example, the 10R probability variation jackpot, the 6R probability variation jackpot, Or, if the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes the 2R probability variation jackpot) is being executed, the second special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see Y in step 074IWS1128B), but in this case, the first special symbol. Based on the fact that the variable display of the symbol becomes a small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S126), and the game shifts to the small hit game. Therefore, after the next timer interruption, it is determined as N in step 074IWS1120B, the processing of steps 074IWS1121B to S1130B is skipped, and the second variable time timer of step 074IWS1122B is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the first special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the second special symbol, which is a probable variable jackpot, is being executed, the second variation time timer is during the small hit game. The update of the second special symbol is interrupted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small hit game is completed, the value of the bonus control process flag is updated again to the value corresponding to the bonus control normal process (step S120), and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted.

Further, in this example, the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, and the variation display of the second special symbol which becomes a miss or a small hit is performed. Even if there is, the second special symbol variation processing is terminated as it is (see N in step 074IWS1127B). Therefore, even when the variation display of the first special symbol is a small hit and the variation display of the second special symbol which is a miss or a small hit is being executed, the second variation is performed during the small hit game. The update of the time timer is interrupted, the variation display of the second special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small hit game is completed, the update of the second variation time timer is restarted.

By configuring as described above, in the normal state after the end of the first KT state (after the end of the reduced working hours state), the remaining second reserved memory can be digested, and a big hit occurs at an unintended timing in which the player is absent. Can be suppressed.

Further, a variable winning ball device for the first special symbol is provided below the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening), and a winning ball device for the second special symbol is provided on the right side of the gaming area (a winning ball device for the second special symbol). In a gaming machine configured to provide a starting winning opening that is not a variable winning ball device, and to shift to a normal state via a time saving state of the first special symbol after the end of the second KT state (small hit RUSH). , As described above, the configuration in which the variation display of the second special symbol is forcibly removed may be applied. In this case, as the fluctuation efficiency of the first special symbol increases, the frequency of small hits based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol also increases, but the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is forcibly missed accordingly. By increasing the frequency of this, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of variable display of the second special symbol based on the second reserved memory in the normal state, and further suppress the occurrence of big hits at unintended timings when the player is absent. Can be done.

FIG. 9-14 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop process. In the second special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 074IWS2014B). In this case, if the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 074IWS1129B of the second special symbol variation processing, it is compulsory as a stop symbol of the second special symbol regardless of the determination result at the start of the variation. The out-of-target design is derived and displayed.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second jackpot flag is set (step 074IWS2015B). When the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set (step 074IWS2028B). If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the process proceeds to step 074IWS2016B as it is.

Next, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot start flag (step 074IWS2016B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second big hit flag (step 074IWS2017B).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed display 26 (step 074IWS2018B), and also controls to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2019B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027B.

By executing the processing of step 074IWS2018B and S2019B, in this example, the right-handed display 26 is started to light when a big hit is made in the variation display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game. The right-handed display 26 is turned on.

When the second big hit flag is not set (N in step 074IWS2015B), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second small hit flag is set (step 074IWS2020B). When the second small hit flag is set, control is performed to send a small hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2021B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second small hit flag (step 074IWS2022B).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set (step 074IWS2023B). If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed display 26 (step 074IWS2024B), and is right with respect to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed to send a lighting start designation command (step 074IWS2025B).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 074IWS2026B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027B.

By executing the processing of step 074IWS2024B and S2025B, in this example, the right-handed display 26 is started to light when a small hit is made in the variation display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is better for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the small hit game. It is advantageous, and the right-handed display 26 is turned on.

However, in this example, even if a small hit is obtained in the variation display of the second special symbol, the right-handed display 26 should already be lit when the KT state is in effect. Therefore, in this example, by performing the determination process of step 074IWS2023B, if a small hit occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol during the KT state, the right-handed display 26 is started to light in duplicate. Or right-handed lighting start specification command is not sent.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal processing (step 074IWS2027B).

FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing a bonus control normal process (step S120) in the bonus control process process. In the accessory control normal process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the jackpot start flag is set (step 074IWS2101). If the jackpot start flag is not set, the process ends as it is.

If the jackpot start flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the jackpot start flag (step 074IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer before opening the big winning opening (step 074IWS2103), sets open pattern data for round 1 according to the big hit type (step 074IWS2104), and sets the round number counter indicating the number of big hit rounds to "1". "(Step 074IWS2105).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 074IWS2106).

FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart showing a gate passage waiting process (step S121) in the accessory control process process. In the gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has been input (step 074IWS2501). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has not been input, the process ends as it is. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103 resets the probability change flag, the high base flag, and the special time saving flag if set, and clears the value of the high base count counter to 0 ( Step 074IWS2502). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot start designation command (step 074IWS2503), and sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 074IWS2504).

In this feature unit 074IW, the jackpot game is not started immediately when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the second special symbol by executing the gate passage waiting process, but the game is played through the passage gate 41. It is configured to shift to the jackpot game on condition that the ball has passed and is detected by the gate switch 21.

FIG. 9-17 is a flowchart showing a jackpot opening process (step S123) in the accessory control process process. In the process of opening the jackpot, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first count switch 23 is in the ON state (step 074IWS2401). If the first count switch 23 is in the ON state, that is, if the game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected, the CPU 103 has a winning number for counting the number of the game balls that have won the big prize opening. The value of the counter is added by 1 (step 074IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the large winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2403).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 074IWS2406). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2409. If the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the large winning opening (step 074IWS2407), and the opening time timer after the subtraction times out. Check whether or not (step 074IWS2408). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process ends as it is.

When the value of the winning number counter is 10 (Y in step 074IWS2406) or when the open time timer times out (Y in step 074IWS2408), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 82 for the big winning door. It is stopped and the large winning opening is controlled to be closed (step 074IWS2409). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit a display command after opening the large winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2410). Further, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step 074IWS2411).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the post-processing after opening the jackpot (step 074IWS2412).

FIG. 9-18 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S125) in the accessory control process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 074IWS2200), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2202. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 corresponds to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 on the big hit end display timer. A value is set (step 074IWS2201), and the process ends.

In step 074IWS2202, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 074IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS2203). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 074IWS2203), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is a probabilistic jackpot (step 074IWS2204). If it is a probability change jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step 074IWS2206).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot (step 074IWS2207). Whether or not it is a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step 074IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 074IWS63B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the special figure time reduction flag and shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2208). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. In the case of a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the high base flag is not set, so that the control is performed in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state).

If it is neither a 10R probability variation jackpot nor a 2R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 6R probability variation jackpot (step 074IWS2209). Whether or not the 6R probability variation jackpot is achieved can be determined by checking, for example, the jackpot type stored in step 074IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 074IWS63B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 074IWS2210), further sets the special time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2211). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 6R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state).

In the case of a 6R probability variation jackpot, the high base number counter is not set only by setting the high base flag. In this case, since the high base count counter is reset to 0 when the jackpot game is started (see step 074IWS2502 of the gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base count counter remains 0. Therefore, after the end of the big hit game based on the 6R probability variation big hit, it is controlled to the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. It is determined as Y in step 074IWS69A of the first special symbol normal processing and step 074IWS69B of the second special symbol normal processing, and the subtraction processing of the high base number counter of step 074IWS70A and step 074IWS70B is not performed. Then, the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

If it is not a 6R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it is a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot), the CPU 103 sets a high base flag and shifts to a high base state (step 074IWS2212), and sets a special time saving flag. To the KT state (step 074IWS2213). Further, the CPU 103 sets "50" in the high base number counter (step 074IWS2214). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot, it is controlled to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step 074IWS2215).

FIG. 9-19 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (step S128) in the accessory control process process. In the small hit end process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 074IWS2300), and if the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2302. When the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 displays on the small hit end display timer the time corresponding to the time when the small hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 (small hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 074IWS2301), and the process ends.

In step 074IWS2302, the value of the small hit end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 074IWS2302). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS2303). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 074IWS2303), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special time reduction flag is set (step 074IWS2304). If the special figure time reduction flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the right-handed display 26 is lit (step 074IWS2305). If the right-handed display 26 is lit, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed display 26 (step 074IWS2306), and also transmits a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 074IWS2307).

In this example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the non-KT state, the right-handed display 26 starts lighting at the start of the small hit game (steps 074IWS2023B to S2025B). (See), the processing of steps 074IWS2304 to S2307 is executed, so that the lighting of the right-handed display 26 ends at the end of the small hit game.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step 074IWS2308).

Here, the transition of the gaming state in the feature unit 074IW will be described. FIG. 9-20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state transitions in the feature unit 074IW. First, in this feature unit 074IW, in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player performs a game ball launch operation (left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting prize is mainly generated in the first starting winning opening, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in a low probability / low base state, a 10R probability variable big hit, a 6R probability variable big hit, or a 6R normal big hit mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, the game shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) after the jackpot game ends. The high probability / low base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and until the next jackpot occurs. A high probability / high base state is maintained (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game, and whether the next jackpot occurs. The low probability / high base state is maintained until the 50th variation display is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

After transitioning to the KT state (high probability / high base state, low probability / high base state, high probability / low base state), in this feature 074IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. And perform the firing operation (right-handed) of the game ball. Therefore, in the KT state, the start winning is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 10R probability variable jackpot, a 6R probability variable jackpot, a 2R probability variable jackpot, or a 2R normal jackpot mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state occurs after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). In this feature unit 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 6R probability variation jackpot is 50% in total (see FIG. 9-1), so that the probability is once high / high. In the base state, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 50%. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the 50th variation display is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), a high probability / low base state occurs after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the 50th variation display is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214). In this feature unit 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 2R normal jackpot is 35% (see FIGS. 9-1 (D) and (E)). Once the low probability / high base state is reached, the low probability / high base state loops at a rate of 35%. If a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot occurs and the probability / high base state is reached, and then 50 fluctuation displays are completed without the next jackpot occurring, FIG. 9-20 shows. As shown, it shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 074IWS69A to S73A, S69B to S73B).

As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), a high probability / low base state occurs after the jackpot game ends. It shifts to (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In this feature unit 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot is 15 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Since it is% (see FIGS. 9-1 (D) and 9-1 (E)), once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the 50th variation display is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

In addition, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is described, but the variation of the second special symbol is performed at a low rate. It is possible that the display will be performed. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state) has been described, but the variation display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. May be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), and low probability / high until the next jackpot occurs or the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 9-21 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the effect control main process in the feature unit 074IW. In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 9-21, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first small symbol process process (step 074IWS341) and the second small symbol process process (step 074IWS342) after step S76. ..

In this example, by executing the first small symbol process process of step 074IWS341 and the second small symbol process process of step 074IWS342, the image display device 5 displays the variation of the special symbol separately from the variation display of the decorative symbol. The variable display of the small symbol (the first small symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second small symbol synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in synchronization with. In this example, the small pattern has a smaller display size than the decorative pattern and is difficult to see when compared with the decorative pattern. Further, in this example, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the re-variation is executed once or multiple times to execute the variation display again after the pseudo-ream chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation display of the decorative symbol. However, with regard to the variable display of the small symbol, the variable display of the small symbol is continuously executed without the temporary stop display or the re-variation even when the pseudo-ream is executed. Further, in this example, as will be described later, a shutter effect of displaying a shutter image on the image display device 5 may be executed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the decorative symbol is not displayed when the shutter effect is performed. Although it is a display, the variable display of the small symbol is continuously executed so as to be visible even during the execution of the shutter effect.

In the feature unit 074IW, when a big hit occurs, all the small symbols are stopped and displayed (when the big hit symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol and the small symbol are stopped and displayed in synchronization with the special symbol. In addition, it is controlled by the jackpot gaming state), but the stop symbol shall be determined regardless of which type of jackpot is controlled. As a result, although the player can recognize whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the stop display of the small symbol, it is difficult to recognize which type of jackpot is controlled.

In addition, in the case of a big hit, it is not always necessary to stop and display the small symbol with a symbol that does not suggest the big hit type. While the small symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that suggests the jackpot type (for example, an odd number symbol if it is a probabilistic jackpot, an even symbol if it is a normal jackpot), it becomes a jackpot based on the fluctuation of the special symbol that does not correspond to the decorative symbol. In this case, the small symbol may be stopped and displayed with a symbol that does not suggest the big hit type. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of displaying the jackpot type image described later.

9-22 to 9-24 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 074IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 074IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 074IWS613). The reason for +2 is to read 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 074IWS616), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS617). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 074IWS618).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step 074IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS620). ).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol confirmation specification commands (first symbol confirmation specification command, second symbol confirmation specification command, first compulsory symbol confirmation specification command, second compulsory symbol confirmation specification command) (step 074IWS621). ), The effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 074IWS622). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first compulsory confirmation command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second compulsory confirmation command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 074IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 controls to start displaying the right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 074IWS624). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS625).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 074IWS626), the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the display of the right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 074IWS627). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS628).

In this example, by executing the process of steps 074IWS624 and S627, the right-handed display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the big hit game.

If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step 074IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS630).

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step 074IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS632).

If the received effect control command is a right-handed lighting start designation command (step 074IWS633), the effect control CPU 120 sets a right-handed lighting flag indicating that right-handed lighting is being performed (step 074IWS633A), and right. Control is performed to start lighting the beating notification LED 37 (step 074IWS634).

If the received effect control command is a right-handed lighting end specification command (step 074IWS635), the effect control CPU 120 resets the right-handed lighting flag indicating that right-handed lighting is being performed (step 074IWS635A), and right. Control is performed to end the lighting of the beating notification LED 37 (step 074IWS636).

If the received effect control command is a low accuracy / non-KT background designation command (step 074IWS637), the effect control CPU 120 displays the background image in the image display device 5 as a background image according to the low probability / non-KT state (for example,). Control to display in the blue background image) (step 074IWS638). If the effect control CPU 120 is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the first KT state flag indicating that it is in the first KT state (step 074IWS639).

If the received effect control command is a low accuracy / first KT background designation command (step 074IWS640), the effect control CPU 120 displays the background image in the image display device 5 as a background image according to the low probability / first KT state (for example,). Control to display in the green background image) (step 074IWS641). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first KT state flag (step 074IWS642), and if it is set, the high probability state flag indicating that the state is in the high probability state and the second KT state indicating that the state is in the second KT state. Reset the 2KT status flag (step 074IWS643).

If the received effect control command is a high-accuracy / first KT background designation command (step 074IWS644), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image in the image display device 5 as a background image according to the high probability / first KT state (for example,). Control to display in the yellow background image) (step 074IWS645). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the first KT state flag (step 074IWS646), and resets the second KT state flag if set (step 074IWS647).

If the received effect control command is a high-accuracy / second KT background designation command (step 074IWS648), the effect control CPU 120 sets the background image in the image display device 5 as a background image according to the high probability / second KT state (for example,). Control to display in the red background image) (step 074IWS649). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 074IWS650), and resets the first KT state flag if set (step 074IWS651).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process of storing the received effect control command and setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 074IWS662). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS611.

In step 074IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the first valid start prize designation command, a flag indicating that the first valid start prize designation command has been received is set. Then, in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161), the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display corresponding to the first hold storage based on the fact that the flag is set if it is in the non-KT state. It is a thing.

In step 074IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the second valid start prize designation command, a flag indicating that the second valid start prize designation command has been received is set. Then, in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161), the effect control CPU 120 displays the second hold display corresponding to the second hold storage based on the fact that the flag is set if it is in the KT state. Is.

Although not shown, the effect control CPU 120 displays an active display corresponding to the change of the decorative symbol when the change of the decorative symbol is started, and also displays a hold display of the special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol (the illustration is omitted). If it is in the non-KT state, the first hold display is displayed, and if it is in the KT state, the second hold display) is updated and displayed. For example, the first hold display is erased, and the remaining hold display is shifted one by one to update the display.

FIG. 9-25 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a variation pattern command has been received (step 074IWS811). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 074IWS811, it may be confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the right-handed lighting flag is set (step 074IWS812). If the right-handed lighting flag is not set (that is, in the non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol. Confirm (step 074IWS813). If it is not a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, when executing variation display of the second special symbol), the process proceeds to step 074IWS821. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is executed), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the variable display start setting process. The value corresponding to (step S171) is updated (step 074IWS815).

If the right-handed lighting flag is not set (that is, in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol. (Step 074IWS814). If it is not a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed), the process proceeds to step 074IWS821. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the variable display start setting process. The value corresponding to (step S171) is updated (step 074IWS815).

By executing the process of steps 074IWS812 to S815, in the feature unit 074IW, in the non-KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the first special symbol. When it is executed and it is in the KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. In other words, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is in the KT state, or even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is in the non-KT state. , The variable display of the decorative pattern is not executed.

In step 074IWS821, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command corresponding to the jackpot (step 074IWS821). If it is not a variable pattern command corresponding to a big hit, the variable display start waiting process is terminated as it is. If it is a variable pattern command corresponding to a big hit, the shutter effect is started, and the decorative pattern and the variable display compatible display (hold display and active display) are hidden (step 074IWS822). Then, the shutter effect in progress flag is set (step 074IWS823), and the variable display start waiting process is terminated. In this way, the shutter effect is started on condition that the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started.

Here, the shutter effect will be described. As described above, in the feature unit 074IW, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, and the second special symbol is executed in the KT state. The variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display is executed, but since the configuration is such that the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be changed in parallel, it corresponds to the decorative symbol. It may be a big hit based on the fluctuation of the special symbol that has not been set (the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state). Therefore, the controlled gaming state is triggered by the start of a jackpot fluctuation of a special symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as "non-corresponding special symbol") that does not correspond to the decorative symbol in the controlled gaming state. It is suggested that the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is performed regardless of whether or not the special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol in is changed (hereinafter, may be referred to as "corresponding special symbol"). The shutter image is displayed so as to be closed in the center from the left end and the right end of the image display device 5. This shutter effect is terminated at the timing when the big hit game state is started (the timing when the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol and the game ball passes through the passing gate 41).

In the case of a big hit based on the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol (when the big hit is based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the non-KT state, or when the big hit is based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the KT state) , Suggestion effect suggesting which type of jackpot is controlled (for example, if the decorative symbols are aligned with odd symbols, it suggests a probabilistic jackpot, and if they are aligned with even symbols, it suggests a normal jackpot). However, if it becomes a big hit based on the fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol (if it becomes a big hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, it becomes a big hit based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the KT state. In the case), the suggestion effect is not performed because the decorative symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol is not displayed. Therefore, in the case of a big hit based on the fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol, when the shutter effect is performed, the effect corresponding to the big hit type to be controlled (the big hit indicating the big hit type) during the effect in the big hit game state. The effect of displaying the type image) is performed.

In addition, during the shutter effect, the small symbols (first small symbol, second small symbol) are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the special symbol, and variable display compatible display (active display, hold display). Is hidden.

In addition, from the time when the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol until the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the operation promotion image for prompting the launch of the game ball to the right area and the passing gate 41 is superimposed on the gate image. It is what is displayed.

If the variation pattern command is not received in step 074IWS811, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect in progress flag indicating that the shutter effect is being executed is set (step 074IWS816).

If the shutter effect in progress flag is not set in step 074IWS816, the variable display start waiting process is terminated as it is. When the shutter effect in progress flag is set, it is determined whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set (step 074IWS817). The case where the confirmation command reception flag is set in step 074IWS817 is the case where the fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped while the shutter effect is being executed and the corresponding special symbol is not variablely displayed.

When the confirmation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes and displays a right-handed image prompting a right-handed operation to perform a firing operation aiming at the right side of the game area on the shutter image, and passes immediately after that. The gate passage promotion image for promoting the passage of the game ball to the gate 41 is superimposed and displayed on the right-handed image (step 074IWS818). Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 described later is set (step 074IWS819), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 074IWS820).

FIG. 9-26 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect during effect flag is set (step 074IWS922), and if it is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS932.

If the shutter effect during effect flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the variation display result (step 074IWS923). In step 074IWS923, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the display result 1 designation command (when it is determined to be out of order), only the outlier symbol or the left and right decorative symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols do not completely match are received. Determine the combination of matching out-of-reach symbols. Further, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 10R probability variation jackpot is determined), the combination of the symbols aligned with the symbol "7" among the odd-numbered symbols on the left, middle, and right is determined. Further, when the display result 3 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 6R probability variation jackpot is determined), the combination of the symbols in which the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are odd-numbered symbols other than "7" is determined. Further, when the display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 2R probability variation jackpot is determined), the combination of the symbols including the special symbol (in this example, the symbol "R") is determined. .. In addition, when a display result 4 designation command or a display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot), a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are even-numbered. To decide. Further, when the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), the combination of the decorative symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, "135") is determined.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a character advance notice effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the character advance notice effect in the variable display to be started (step 074IWS927A). The bonus notice effect is an effect of moving the movable body 32 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and is an effect of lighting and controlling the frame LED 9 according to the operation of the movable body 32. Specifically, the presence / absence of execution of the character advance notice effect is determined by using the character advance notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 9-27.

FIG. 9-27 is an explanatory diagram showing a character advance notice effect execution lottery table. In the bonus notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 9-27, determination values for whether or not to execute the bonus notice effect are assigned to each variable display result (big hit, reach loss, non-reach loss).

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is decided at a rate of 80% to execute the character advance notice effect and at a rate of 20% not to execute the character advance notice effect. When the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined at a rate of 40% that the character advance notice effect is executed and at a rate of 60% that the character advance notice effect is not executed. If the variable display result is a non-reach out-of-reach jackpot, it is determined at a rate of 100% not to execute the character advance notice effect.

In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a non-reach out-of-reach jackpot, 100% of the character advance notice effect is not executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-reach out-of-reach jackpot may also occur. It may be possible to do it.

When it is decided to execute the character advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the character advance notice effect (Y, S927C in step 074IWS927B).

Further, although not shown, the effect control CPU 120 has a advance notice effect (for example, a dialogue advance notice effect, a step-up) for suggesting whether or not to make a big hit based on the fluctuation to be started, in addition to the effect advance notice effect. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not the advance notice effect, the mini character advance notice effect, and the group advance notice effect) are executed, and the setting is made according to the lottery result.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be used and the advance notice effect (for example, the character advance notice effect, the dialogue advance notice effect, the step-up advance notice effect, etc., based on the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command. When the execution of the mini character notice effect and the group notice effect) is decided, the process table corresponding to the notice effect that is decided to be executed is selected (step 074IWS928).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the process table selected in step 074IWS928 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step 074IWS929). Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Is executed (step 074IWS930). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a control signal (display control execution data) to the VDP in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time in the decoration symbol fluctuation time timer and starts the decoration symbol fluctuation time timer (step 074IWS931). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process (step S172) during variable display (step 074IWS932).

9-28 and 9-29 are flowcharts showing the effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 074IWS8101) and 1 subtracts the value of the decorative symbol variation time timer (step 074IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 074IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 074IWS8104). At that time, if the shutter effect during effect flag is not set (N in step 074IWS8140), the control state for the effect device is based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next. (Step 074IWS8105).

If the shutter effect in progress flag is set in step 074IWS8140 (Y in step 074IWS8140), the process proceeds to step 074IWS8141 without performing step 074IWS8105. In this way, during the execution of the shutter effect, the variation effect corresponding to the variation of the corresponding special symbol is not performed. Specifically, even if it is decided to execute the character advance notice effect at the start of the change of the corresponding special symbol, if the shutter effect is started during the change, the execution of the character advance notice effect that was scheduled to be executed is executed. (The movable body 32 is not operated, and the frame LED 9 is not emitted according to the operation).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command has been received (step 074IWS8141). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). In step 074IWS8141, it may be confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set. The variation pattern command received here is a variation pattern command in a non-corresponding special symbol.

When the variation pattern command is received, it is confirmed whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a jackpot variation pattern (step 074IWS8144). When the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a jackpot variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 starts the shutter effect and hides the decorative pattern and the variable display compatible display (hold display and active display). (Step 074IWS8145). Then, the shutter effect during effect flag is set (step 074IWS8146), and if the movable accessory 32 is in operation, that is, if it is not controlled to the retracted position (step 074IWS8147A), the movable accessory 32 is moved to the retracted position. (Step 074IWS8147B), and the variable display start waiting process is terminated. In this way, the shutter effect is started on condition that the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started.

In step 074IWS8147A, the case where the movable accessory 32 is not controlled to the retracted position is the case where the shutter effect is started during the execution of the accessory advance notice effect. That is, by performing the process of step 074IWS8147B, it is controlled to cancel the execution advance notice effect of the character in the middle.

In addition, the variation effect is not performed during the period until the variation of the corresponding special symbol is completed after the bonus announcement effect being executed here is canceled in the middle (step 074IWS8105 in the case of Y of step 074IWS8140). The movable body 32 is not operated as it is during the period. At the time of step 074IWS8147B, the data related to the execution of the character advance notice effect may be deleted. For example, by deleting the lottery result data of the character advance notice effect execution lottery, the movable body 32 unexpectedly operates (for example, the lottery result data is read again due to some error, and the movable body 32 is based on the data. Can be prevented.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the right-handed lighting flag is set (step 074IWS8106). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is a non-KT state), whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the first symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the first). 1 Confirm whether or not the confirmation command reception flag is set) (step 074IWS8107). If the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 074IWS8114.

If the first symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 has received the first forced symbol confirmation designation command (for example, whether the first forced confirmation command reception flag has been set). Is confirmed (step 074IWS8108). If the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect during effect flag is set (step 074IWS8120), and if not, proceeds to step 074IWS8113. ..

If the shutter effect in progress flag is set in step 074IWS8120, the shutter effect in progress flag is reset (step 074IWS8121), the shutter effect end schedule flag indicating that the shutter effect is ended is set (step 074IWS8122), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114. Transition.

If the right-handed lighting flag is set in step 074IWS8106 (that is, if it is in the KT state), whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the second symbol confirmation designation command (for example, reception of the second confirmation command). Check (whether or not the flag is set) (step 074IWS8111). If the second symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114.

If the second symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 120 has received the second forced symbol confirmation designation command (for example, whether the second forced confirmation command reception flag has been set). Is confirmed (step 074IWS8112). If the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect during effect flag is set (step 074IWS8130), and if it is not set, the variable display start setting process. The process of replacing the stop symbol of the decorative symbol determined in step 074IWS923 with the out-of-order symbol is performed (step 074IWS8113). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 074IWS8114).

If the shutter effect in progress flag is set in step 074IWS8130, the shutter effect in progress flag is reset (step 074IWS8131), the shutter effect end schedule flag indicating that the shutter effect is ended is set (step 074IWS8132), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114. Transition.

If the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is not received in step 074IWS8108, or the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is not received in step 074IWS8112, the effect control CPU 120 uses the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer. Checks if has timed out (step 074IWS8115). If the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data for the standby effect (step 074IWS8116). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 074IWS8117).

In this example, as described above, when the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit, and the variation display of the first special symbol, which is a miss, a small hit, or a probabilistic big hit, is being executed. In the small hit game, the update of the first fluctuation time timer is interrupted, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. In addition, when the variable display of the first special symbol is a small hit and the variable display of the second special symbol, which is a miss, a small hit, or a probable variable big hit, is being executed, the small hit game is in progress. , The update of the second fluctuation time timer is interrupted, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. The fact that the decorative symbol variation time timer timed out in step 074IWS8115 without receiving any of the symbol confirmation designation commands means that the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is interrupted in this way, and the first This is the case where the variable display of the special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed. In this case, in this example, the process of step 074IWS8116, S8117 is executed to switch to the standby effect, and then the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is restarted, and finally one special The standby effect is continued until the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol is completed. The "standby effect" is, for example, an effect in which the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is swayed or slightly changed in the image display device 5 to be in a temporary stop state.

In the image display device 5, for example, when the variable display of the system small symbol, the fourth symbol, or the like is also executed, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the first special When the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed, the variable display of these system small symbols or the fourth symbol is also continuously executed. Then, when the update of the first fluctuation time timer or the second fluctuation time timer is restarted and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finally stopped and displayed, these system small symbols and the fourth symbol are displayed. The fluctuation display is also stopped and displayed.

9-30 and 9-31 are flowcharts showing a special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the shutter effect during effect flag is set, and proceeds to step 074IWS9700), and if it is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9726. Here, the case where the shutter effect during effect flag is set is the case where the shutter effect is being executed and the end timing of the shutter effect has not yet arrived.

If the shutter effect during effect flag is not set, it is confirmed whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set (step 074IWS9701). If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9706. In the feature unit 074IW, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step 074IWS9705. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the jackpot effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the jackpot middle effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 074IWS9703 is performed. The process proceeds to step 074IWS9706 without execution.

If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is set. (Step 074IWS9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9716. In the feature unit 074IW, when the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step 074IWS9715. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when the small hit medium effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the small hit medium effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 074IWS9703 is displayed. The process proceeds to step 074IWS9716 without executing the process.

If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect end schedule flag is set (step 074IWS9702A), and is set. For example, a right-handed image that encourages the launch of the game ball to the right-hand area is superimposed and displayed on the shutter image, and immediately after that, a gate passage promotion image that encourages the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 is superimposed and displayed on the right-handed image. (Step 074IWS9702B), the process proceeds to step 074IWS9705.

If the shutter effect end schedule flag is not set in step 074IWS9702A, the effect control CPU 120 uses the stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol, small hit symbol) of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols that are being stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. ) Is confirmed and displayed (step 074IWS9703). When the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command or the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is received and the process of replacing with the misaligned symbol is executed in steps 074IWS8109 and S8113, the effect control CPU 120 is deviated from the symbol in step 074IWS9703. Is controlled to be confirmed and displayed.

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (Y in step 074IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 074IWS9705).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received (step 074IWS9706). When the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 074IWS9707).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect end schedule flag is set (step 074IWS9708A), and if it is set, resets the shutter effect end schedule flag (step 074IWS9708B) and performs the shutter effect. It ends (step 074IWS9709A). In this way, the shutter effect is stopped and displayed with a special symbol indicating a big hit, and ends based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41. Then, a jackpot type image indicating the jackpot type (“probability variation jackpot” for probabilistic jackpot, “normal jackpot” for normal jackpot) is displayed on the image display device 5 (step 074IWS9709B), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS9710. The jackpot type image displayed in step 074IWS9709B is displayed with priority over other production images, and is deleted after 5 seconds. That is, whether or not the jackpot type image is displayed from the start of the jackpot differs between the jackpot effect when the jackpot is achieved through the shutter effect and the jackpot effect when the jackpot is achieved without the shutter effect. It is a thing.

In step 074IWSS9708A, when the shutter effect end schedule flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the big hit medium effect (step 074IWS9710). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 074IWS9711), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed (step 074IWS9712).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot middle effect process (step S176) (step 074IWS9713).

If the big hit symbol is not confirmed and displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (N in step 074IWS9704), and if the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (Y in step 074IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 is stopped. Set the symbol display flag 2 (step 074IWS9715).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command has been received (step 074IWS9716). When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 074IWS9717).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the small hit medium effect (step 074IWS9722). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 074IWS9723), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed (step 074IWS9724).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process (step S174) (step 074IWS9725).

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (that is, when the missed symbol is displayed) (N of step 074IWS9704 and N of step 074IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 074IWS9726).

FIG. 9-32 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart in the case where the jackpot is controlled based on the second special symbol variation in the normal state.

For example, at the timing t1 when the first special symbol is out of alignment, the big hit variation of the second special symbol is started based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is erased, and the variation display of the second small symbol and the shutter effect are started. Specifically, the shutter effect image including the character display "Preparing for big hit" is displayed so as to close from the left and right.

At the timing t2 when the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is performed, the fluctuation of the first special symbol (forced loss fluctuation) may be started, but the image display device 5 has a shutter effect image and the first small. Although the symbol and the second small symbol are continuously displayed, the decorative symbol does not change.

At the timing t3 at which the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol ends, the fluctuation of the first special symbol (forced loss fluctuation) also forcibly ends. At this time, the image display device 5 superimposes and displays a right-handed image prompting a right-handed operation of aiming at the right side of the game area and performing a firing operation on the shutter effect image. In addition, the first small symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol.

At the timing t4 during the right-handed notification, the image display device 5 superimposes and displays the gate passing promotion image for promoting the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 on the right-handed image. At this time, since the fluctuation is completed, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are hidden.

The jackpot game state is controlled from the timing t5 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. At this time, the shutter effect is completed by moving the right-handed image and the gate passage promotion image from the center to the left and right so as to be hidden from the image display device 5. The shutter effect image superimposed and displayed on the rear surface side of the right-handed image is also hidden.

At the timing t6 during the period from the start of the jackpot game state to the elapse of 5 seconds, the image display device 5 displays a jackpot type image including the characters “probability variation jackpot”. Then, at the timing t7 when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the big hit game state, the big hit type image is hidden on the image display device 5, and then the big hit middle effect image is displayed.

FIG. 9-33 is an explanatory diagram showing the control of the movable body 32 when the jackpot is controlled based on the second special symbol variation in the normal state.

FIG. 9-33 (1) shows a state in which the first special symbol is changing and the second special symbol is not changing in the normal state. At this time, the movable body 32 is located at the retracted position, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol is variablely displayed in the center on the image display device 5, and the first special symbol is changed. The corresponding first small symbol is variablely displayed in the lower left, and the second small symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol is displayed in the lower right as it was when the previous fluctuation was stopped.

FIG. 9-33 (2) shows a state in which the movable body 32 is moved and controlled to the advance position by developing the reach effect in response to the fluctuation of the first special symbol and performing the accessory advance notice effect. .. At this time, the frame LED 9 is controlled to emit light. Further, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are concealed by the movable body 32 that has moved to the advanced position.

FIGS. 9-33 (3) and 9-33 (4) show a state in which the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is started when the movable body 32 is moved and controlled to the advanced position. At this time, the shutter effect image including the character display "Preparing for big hit" is displayed so as to close from the left and right, so that the shutter effect is started and the decorative pattern is erased (FIG. 9-33 (3)). reference). Then, the movable body 32 is moved from the advanced position to the retracted position to return to the origin, and the player can visually recognize the first small symbol and the second small symbol hidden by the movable body 32 (FIGS. 9-33). See (4). Further, at this time, the light emission control of the frame LED 9 is also canceled.

FIG. 9-33 (5) shows a state in which the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is completed. At this time, the first small symbol is forcibly stopped, so that the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol.

As described above, according to the feature unit 074IW, a movable body (movable body 32 in this example) that is a game machine capable of performing a predetermined game and can be operated, and a first identification information (book). In the example, the variable display executing means (in this example, the game control micro) that can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second identification information (the second special symbol in this example) in parallel. (Specifically, the part that executes steps S25A and S25B in the computer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) and the production identification information (book) corresponding to either the first identification information or the second identification information according to the gaming state. In the example, the variable display means for effect (in this example, step S170 in the effect control CPU 120) for variablely displaying the first special symbol in the non-KT state and the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol in the KT state. ~ S173 to display the variation of the decorative pattern) and the identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information among the first identification information and the second identification information (in this example, the second special in the non-KT state). The special identification information (small symbol in this example) corresponding to the symbol and the first special symbol in the KT state and having lower visibility than the identification information for production is set as a specific area (in this example, the lower left area in the image display device 5). And the special identification information control means that can be derived to the lower right area) (in this example, the part that displays the variation of the small symbol by executing steps 074IWS341 and S342 in the effect control CPU 120) and the variable of the effect identification information. When a specific result (in this example, the jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol) is derived as the display result of the display, or when a special result (in this example, the jackpot symbol of the small symbol) is derived as the special identification information, the game Steps S122 to S125 in the advantageous state control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player are executed. Part) and during the variable display of the effect identification information, a suggestion effect (in this example, a character advance notice effect) suggesting that the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information becomes a specific result can be executed. The suggestion effect execution means (in this example, a portion that executes steps 074IWS927C, S930, and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the suggestion effect execution means operates the movable body within a range including a position overlapping in a specific area. It is possible to execute a suggestive effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is an image. It is possible to execute a bonus notice effect for advancing the movable body 32 to an advancing position overlapping the lower left area (display area of the first small symbol) and the lower right area (display area of the second small symbol) in the image display device 5. ), Controls so that the movable body and the special result do not overlap (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to produce a notice of the accessory according to the change of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol. When the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol that does not correspond to the decorative symbol is started in the state where The body 32 is moved and controlled to the retracted position. Further, in this example, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform step 074IWS927A when the step 074IWS922 is Y, so that during the execution of the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol, the accessory according to the variation of the corresponding special symbol. No advance notice will be given. ). As a result, it is possible to prevent the special result from becoming difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for effect.

In addition, when the big hit symbol of the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed when the movable body is operating based on the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol, it is based on the special symbol corresponding to the movement of the movable body (corresponding special symbol). It is assumed that the player will misidentify the hit as a big hit, but it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying it by controlling so that the movable body and the special result do not overlap.

It should be noted that "controlling so that the movable body and the special result do not overlap" means at least one of limiting the operation of the movable body 32 and limiting the stop display of the big hit symbol of the small symbol. Anything that controls it may be used.

To limit the operation of the movable body 32, for example, the movable body 32 already located at the overlapping position overlapping the special area may be moved to the non-overlapping position not overlapping the special area (special result). By moving to the derivation timing, the production time of the effect using the movable body 32 may be secured as long as possible, or by moving in advance to the timing before the derivation of the special result, the special result can be obtained. It may suggest derivation), or it may be controlled so that the movable body 32 located in the non-overlapping position is not moved to the overlapping position (the movable body 32 is placed in the position overlapping in the special area). The moving character advance notice effect itself may not be executed, or the operating range of the movable body 32 in the character advance notice effect may be changed to a special range that does not include the overlapping position. It is also possible to stop the execution of the character advance notice effect in a period before the movable body 32 is located at the overlapping position after the movement of the movable body 32 is started. It may be due to not performing the advance notice effect execution lottery, or by canceling the execution of the character advance notice effect after the character advance notice effect execution lottery is performed and the execution of the character advance notice effect is decided. It may be.).

To limit the stop display of the big hit symbol of the small symbol, for example, when the movable body 32 is located at the advance position at the derivation timing of the non-corresponding special symbol, the stop position of the small symbol is different from the special area. It may be changed to a special area.

Further, "the special identification information can be derived to a specific area" is a concept including a variable display of the special identification information and a non-execution of the variable display of the special identification information. Derivation without executing the variable display of the special identification information means that the special identification information is derived to the specific area only when the variable display of the identification information that does not correspond to the effect identification information is stopped (non-corresponding special symbol). The display result of the small symbol may be stopped and displayed only when the fluctuation of is stopped.

In this feature unit 074IW, both the first small symbol and the second small symbol are displayed in a variable manner regardless of the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the small symbols corresponding to the decorative symbols are variable. It may not be displayed. For example, in the non-KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is variablely displayed. Therefore, the first small symbol may be erased and the second small symbol may be variablely displayed. Further, for example, in the KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is variablely displayed. Therefore, the second small symbol may be erased and the first small symbol may be variablely displayed.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived (in this example, the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state and the first special in the KT state). After the start of the big hit variation of the symbol), the limiting means for limiting the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information (in this example, the effect control CPU 120, step 074IWS8147B) is executed. When the jackpot change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state where the character advance notice effect is performed according to the change of the special symbol (the state where the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the character advance notice effect is performed. In this example, when step 074IWS922 is Y in the effect control CPU 120, step 074IWS927A is not performed, so that the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is performed. During the execution of, it was decided to have a part that does not perform the character advance notice production according to the change of the corresponding special symbol). This makes it difficult to overlook special results.

Further, according to the present feature unit 074IW, when the limiting means starts the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived when the movable body is operated in the suggestion effect, the limiting means is started. Limiting the operation of the movable body (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B, so that the character advance notice effect is performed according to the change of the corresponding special symbol (the movable body 32 advances). When the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state of being positioned at the position), the bonus notice effect is interrupted and the movable body 32 is moved and controlled to the retracted position. By changing the operating range of the body 32 to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, it may be controlled so that the movable body 32 does not overlap with the big hit small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol). .. This makes it difficult to overlook special results.

Further, according to the present feature unit 074IW, when the limiting means starts the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived when the movable body is operated in the suggestion effect, the limiting means is started. The operation of the movable body in the suggestion effect is stopped, and the movable body is moved to the initial position (for example, the retracted position) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the corresponding special symbol by executing step 074IWS8147B. If the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started while the character advance notice effect is being performed (the movable body 32 is located at the advance position), the character advance notice effect is interrupted and movable. The body 32 is moved and controlled to the retracted position.) As a result, by returning the movable object to the origin, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the special result.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the variable display means has the longest return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position (in this example, the advance position (the most from the retracted position as the initial position). It is possible to execute variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display over a period longer than the required period of 2 seconds from the distant position) to the retracted position (in this example,). The effect control CPU 120 can execute a variation pattern variation having a variation time longer than 2 seconds as a jackpot variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or a jackpot variation of the first special symbol in the KT state (FIG. FIG. 9-2 to 9-4))). This makes it difficult to overlook special results.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving the special display (in this example, the jackpot variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state and the first special symbol in the KT state). A portion of step 074IWS822, S8145 in the effect control CPU 120 that can execute a special effect (shutter effect in this example) based on the start of the jackpot fluctuation). ) Was prepared. This makes it easier to recognize that the control is performed in an advantageous state based on the special identification information.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, a light emitting means capable of emitting light (frame LED9 in this example) and a light emitting control means capable of controlling light emission when the movable body is operated (in this example, effect control). The light emitting control means limits the light emission of the light emitting means when the operation of the movable body is restricted by the limiting means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120). Is a portion where step 074IWS8105 is not executed when step 074IWS8140 is Y. Note that the limitation of light emission is not limited to prohibiting light emission, and light emission may be performed with a lower brightness than usual. , It is a concept that includes emitting light for a shorter period than usual.) This makes it possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort.

As described above, the jackpot symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 are controlled so as not to overlap with each other. Control so that it does not overlap with 32 (for example, when the out-of-order fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol, the operation of the movable body 32 based on the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol is stopped or non-operation is stopped. (Controlling so that the movable body 32 does not operate based on the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol during the deviation fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol) is not performed. This is because when controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the transition of the gaming state is accompanied, while the deviation is not accompanied by the transition of the gaming state. Therefore, when the player misses the missing symbol of the non-corresponding special symbol. This is because the risk is lower than when the player misses the jackpot symbol of the non-corresponding special symbol.

Further, if control is performed so that the out-of-order symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 do not overlap, it is assumed that the frequency of operating the movable body 32 is significantly reduced. Therefore, in order to prevent this, control is not performed so that the out-of-order symbol of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 do not overlap.

Further, although the feature unit 074IW is provided with only a single pattern for moving from the retracted position to the advanced position as the operation pattern of the movable body 32, it is also possible that a plurality of operation patterns are provided. .. For example, a first motion pattern for moving from the retracted position to the advanced position and a second motion pattern for moving from the retracted position to a position where the small symbol is not concealed may be provided as the motion pattern of the movable body 32. In that case, it may be possible to limit only the operation according to the first operation pattern based on the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol during the change of the corresponding special symbol, or the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern. It may be possible to limit the operation by both patterns of.

When only the operation according to the first operation pattern is restricted, the operation according to the second operation pattern is not restricted, so that it becomes difficult to recognize the small symbol of the big hit symbol while suppressing the decrease in the operation frequency of the movable body 32. Can be prevented. When the operation by both the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern is restricted, it is possible to reduce the processing load and prevent the small symbol of the big hit symbol from becoming difficult to recognize.

Further, although it is assumed that the feature portion 074IW is provided with a single movable body, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of movable bodies may be provided. For example, a first movable body (movable body 32) in which the position overlapping with the small symbol is included in the operating range and a second movable body in which the position overlapping with the small symbol is not included in the operating range may be provided. good. In that case, only the movement of the first movable body may be restricted based on the jackpot change of the non-corresponding special symbol during the change of the corresponding special symbol, or the first movable body and the second movable body may be restricted. It may be possible to limit the movement of both of the movable bodies of.

When only the movement of the first movable body is restricted, the movement of the second movable body is not restricted, so that it is difficult to recognize the small symbol of the big hit symbol while suppressing the decrease in the operation frequency of the plurality of movable bodies. It is possible to prevent it from becoming. When the movements of both the first movable body and the second movable body are restricted, it is possible to reduce the processing load and prevent the small symbol of the big hit symbol from becoming difficult to recognize.

Further, the shutter effect as a special effect is started at the timing when the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the change of the corresponding special symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect may be started at the timing when the change of the corresponding special symbol during the jackpot change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modified examples. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

Although not shown, the variation pattern in the modified example is the first variation pattern # 50 (variation content: jackpot, variation time: 10 seconds; see FIG. 9-2) instead of the first variation pattern # 09 (variation content: jackpot, variation time: 10 seconds). Contents: Big hit, fluctuation time: 3 minutes) is provided. Therefore, in the fluctuation pattern having the longest fluctuation time among the fluctuation patterns of the deviation fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol (first fluctuation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach B deviation, fluctuation time: 40 seconds), in the KT state. Over a period longer than the second fluctuation pattern # 09, # 18, # 24 (variation content: off, fluctuation time: 2 minutes), the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol (second fluctuation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state) (Variation content: jackpot, fluctuation time: 5 minutes), first fluctuation pattern # 50 in the KT state (variation content: jackpot, fluctuation time: 3 minutes)) can be executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the modified example sets a predetermined flag when the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started while the corresponding special symbol is changing (for example, the effect processing during variable display), and the corresponding special symbol is set. When the predetermined flag is set at the start of fluctuation (for example, the process of waiting for the start of variable display), the shutter effect is started. Then, during the execution of the shutter effect, the character advance notice effect corresponding to the change of the corresponding special symbol that triggered the start of the shutter effect is not executed (for example, the character advance notice effect execution lottery (step 074IWS927A) is processed. It may be the one that does not exist, or the one that cancels the lottery result of the one that performs the processing).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the modified example retracts the movable body 32 even during the operation of the movable body 32 when the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the change of the corresponding special symbol. The process (step 074IW8147) for moving to the initial position) is not performed. That is, even if the jackpot change of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the change of the corresponding special symbol, the bonus notice effect corresponding to the change of the corresponding special symbol is executed as planned.

FIG. 9-34 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart in a modified example in which a jackpot is controlled based on a second special symbol variation in a normal state.

For example, at the timing T1 in which the first special symbol is out of alignment, the second special symbol jackpot variation is started based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening. At this time, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the first small symbol are variablely displayed on the image display device 5, and the variable display of the second small symbol is started. In addition, a variable display compatible display (active display and reserved symbol) corresponding to the fluctuation of the first special symbol is displayed.

At the timing T2 when the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is performed, the fluctuation of the first special symbol (forced loss fluctuation) is started. At this time, the shutter effect is started by displaying the shutter effect image including the character display "Preparing for big hit" on the image display device 5 so as to close from the left and right. Further, at this time, the decorative symbol and the variable display compatible display (active display and reserved symbol) are hidden, but the first small symbol and the second small symbol are continuously displayed.

At the timing T3 when the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is performed, the fluctuation of the first special symbol (forced loss fluctuation) may be started, but the image display device 5 has a shutter effect image and the first small. Although the symbol and the second small symbol are continuously displayed, the decorative symbol does not change.

At the timing T4 at which the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol ends, the fluctuation of the first special symbol (forced loss fluctuation) also forcibly ends. At this time, the image display device 5 superimposes and displays a right-handed image prompting a right-handed operation of aiming at the right side of the game area and performing a firing operation on the shutter effect image. In addition, the first small symbol is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol, and the second small symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol.

At the timing T5 during the right-handed notification, the image display device 5 superimposes and displays the gate passing promotion image for promoting the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 on the right-handed image. At this time, since the fluctuation is completed, the first small symbol and the second small symbol are hidden.

The jackpot game state is controlled from the timing T6 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41. At this time, the shutter effect is completed by moving the right-handed image and the gate passage promotion image from the center to the left and right so as to be hidden from the image display device 5. The shutter effect image superimposed and displayed on the rear surface side of the right-handed image is also hidden.

At the timing T6 during the period from the start of the jackpot game state to the elapse of 5 seconds, the image display device 5 displays a jackpot type image including the characters “probability variation jackpot”. Then, at the timing T8 when 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the big hit game state, the big hit type image is hidden on the image display device 5, and then the big hit middle effect image is displayed.

As described above, in the modified example, the variable display means has a variable display period of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information from which the specific display is not derived as the display result (in this example, the first variable display period in the non-KT state). The longest period (in this example, the first fluctuation pattern # 03 (variation content: reach B) in the non-KT state) among the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation of the 1 special symbol and the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation of the second special symbol in the KT state. Fluctuation time corresponding to (missing): 40 seconds, special display over a period longer than the second fluctuation pattern # 09, # 18, # 24 (variation content: missing) corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern # 09, # 18, # 24 (variation content: missed): 2 minutes) It is possible to execute variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving (in this example, the second fluctuation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: jackpot, fluctuation time: 5 minutes), and in the KT state. After the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for production is completed in the first fluctuation pattern # 50 (variation content: big hit, fluctuation time: 3 minutes), the special identification A special effect executing means for notifying that a special result is derived as information can be executed without the movement of a movable body (in this example, the second special symbol in the non-KT state in the effect control CPU 120). The shutter effect is started at the start of the fluctuation of the next 1st special symbol when the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is started, and the shutter effect is performed at the start of the fluctuation of the next 2nd special symbol when the jackpot fluctuation of the 1st special symbol is started in the KT state. It may be provided with a starting part). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from becoming difficult to recognize due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information.

Specifically, the fluctuation pattern having the longest fluctuation time among the fluctuation patterns of the deviation fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol (first fluctuation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach B deviation, fluctuation time: 40 seconds), KT The second fluctuation pattern in the non-KT state (second fluctuation pattern in the non-KT state) over a period longer than the second fluctuation pattern # 09, # 18, # 24 (variation content: off, fluctuation time: 2 minutes)). By being able to execute # 03 (variation content: jackpot, fluctuation time: 5 minutes) and the first fluctuation pattern # 50 (variation content: jackpot, fluctuation time: 3 minutes) in the KT state, the corresponding special symbol is missed. When the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the fluctuation, the missed fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol always ends before the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol. Even when the movable body 32 is moved and controlled to the advanced position based on the above, the movable body 32 is moved and controlled to the retracted position before the stop display period of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 and the big hit symbol of the small symbol from overlapping. Further, since it is not necessary to monitor the operation of the movable body 32 based on the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol (it is not necessary to perform the processing of steps 074IWS8147A and S8147B), the processing load can be reduced.

Further, by performing a shutter effect that does not involve the operation of the movable body 32, when the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the deviation fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol, it is later than the deviation fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol. Since the movable body 32 is not operated while the corresponding special symbol is changed, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 and the big hit symbol of the small symbol from overlapping.

Then, as described above, even if the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol, the character advance notice effect corresponding to the fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol is executed as scheduled. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the movable body 32 and the drive unit from being loaded by urgently stopping the operation of the movable body 32, and to prevent the movable body 32 and the big hit symbol of the small symbol from overlapping. Can be done.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the identification information (in this example, a special symbol) is variablely displayed, and the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. A variable display executing means (in this example, a variable display executing means that can execute the variable display of the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol) in parallel. In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the portion that executes steps S25A and S25B) and the specific display result (in this example, the jackpot symbol) are derived and displayed as the variable display display result. Advantageous state control that can be controlled to one of a plurality of types of advantageous states (in this example, 10R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, 6R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 2R normal jackpot) with different degrees of advantage. Means (in this example, a portion for executing steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) and a plurality of gaming states different from the advantageous state (in this example, a high probability state, A game state control means that can be controlled to any one of a low probability state, a high base state, a low base state, a KT state, and a non-KT state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)). Step 074IWS2206, S2208, S22010 to S2213 in step 074) and the variable display of the effect identification information (decorative pattern in this example) corresponding to the variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information. And, when controlled to an advantageous state, an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect suggesting the type of the advantageous state (in this example, the decoration is performed by executing steps S170 to S173 in the effect control CPU 120. The display is provided with variable display of the symbol and the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed by executing steps 074IWS923 and S9703), and the effect executing means is the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information (this example). Then, when the control is performed in an advantageous state based on the variable display of the first special symbol in the non-KT state and the second special symbol in the KT state, a predetermined effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information (in this example). , The effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS9703), based on the variable display of the identification information (in this example, the second special symbol in the non-KT state and the first special symbol in the KT state) corresponding to the effect identification information. When the control is performed in an advantageous state, the predetermined effect is not executed during the variable display of the identification information, and the specific effect corresponding to the type of the advantageous state is started based on the start of the control of the advantageous state (in this example, the specific effect). It is characterized in that it is possible to execute (display of a jackpot type image) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute step 074IWS9703, but executes step 074IWS9709B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding of the correspondence between the effect identification information and the identification information, and to perform the effect corresponding to the type of advantageous state at an appropriate timing.

In the feature unit 074IW, as a "predetermined effect", an effect of stopping and displaying a big hit symbol indicating a big hit type is performed, but the effect is not limited to this as long as it is an effect suggesting the type of an advantageous state. For example, it may display a character image such as "10R probability variation jackpot" indicating the type of advantageous state, or may display "probability" indicating that it is a 2R probability variation jackpot. However, it may indicate the type of advantageous state depending on the type, color, pattern, and the like of the display character.

Further, the "predetermined effect" may indicate the jackpot type itself, or may suggest a classification in which the jackpot type is roughly classified. For example, as a classification of the jackpot type, whether or not it is a jackpot that shifts to a probable change state, whether or not it is a jackpot that shifts to a high base state, whether or not it is a jackpot that shifts to a KT state, or a prize for the player. It may indicate whether or not the ball is a type of jackpot that can be expected.

Further, in the feature portion 074IW, if the decorative symbol on the left, middle and right is a "7" symbol, the 10R probability variation jackpot is used, and if the decorative symbol on the left, middle and right is an odd symbol other than "7", the 6R probability variation jackpot, and the decorative symbol in the middle. If is a combination of symbols including a special symbol (in this example, symbol "R"), it will be controlled to 2R probability variation jackpot, and if the decorative symbol on the left, middle and right is an even symbol, it will always be controlled to 6R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot. That is, it was decided to always control the type of jackpot suggested in the "predetermined effect", but the present invention is not limited to this, and after the predetermined effect is performed, a type different from the type suggested in the predetermined effect. A notification effect for notifying that the jackpot is controlled may be performed, and the system may be controlled by the type of jackpot notified by the notification effect.

For example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying a decorative symbol suggesting a jackpot type, the decorative symbol is changed again and then the decorative symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot that is actually controlled is stopped and displayed (so-called re-lottery effect). ) May be executed as a notification effect and then controlled to a big hit game state.

Further, for example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying a decorative symbol suggesting a jackpot type, the decorative symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot actually controlled is stopped based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41. The effect to be displayed may be executed as a notification effect and then controlled to the jackpot game state.

Further, for example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying a decorative pattern suggesting a jackpot type, the jackpot game state is controlled, and the player is actually controlled during the jackpot game state (for example, during a round or ending). It may be a notification effect for notifying a big hit of a certain type.

In addition, as a "specific effect", it was decided to perform an effect of displaying a jackpot type image, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a big hit medium effect that can be executed only when a big hit is obtained based on a fluctuation of a non-corresponding special symbol, and a big hit medium effect corresponding to a big hit type may be provided.

Further, although it is decided that the start timing of the "specific effect" is the timing controlled to the big hit game state, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing may be different from the start of the big hit in the big hit gaming state (for example, during a predetermined round or ending).

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, a special state (in this example, a small hit game) different from the advantageous state when the special display result (in this example, the small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. The game state control means is provided with a special state control means (in this example, a portion for executing steps S126 to S128 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) that can be controlled in the state), and the game state control means is a special state. It is possible to control to a special state (in this example, the second KT state) in which the game value is easily given by (in this example, step 074IWS2208 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) is executed). It may be configured in. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by providing a situation in which the game value due to the special state is easily given.

Further, according to the present feature unit 074IW, the advantageous state control means derives and displays a specific display result (in this example, a jackpot symbol) as a display result of variable display, and then displays a specific area (in this example, a passing gate 41). ) Can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium (in this example, step S121 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) is executed). May be good. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the effect executing means can execute the advantageous state effect (in this example, the big hit medium effect) when the effect is controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the effect control CPU 120). Is controlled in an advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information, and based on the variable display of the identification information not corresponding to the effect identification information. It is possible to execute an advantageous state effect that is at least partially different from that when controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 has a first special symbol in a non-KT state or a second special symbol in a KT state. Whether or not the jackpot type image is displayed when the jackpot is controlled based on the fluctuation of the symbol and when the jackpot is controlled based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the first special symbol in the KT state. May be configured to be capable of performing different jackpot productions). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an advantageous state effect according to the situation.

Further, according to the present feature unit 074IW, when the effect executing means is controlled in an advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information, it is specified as a display result of the variable display of the effect identification information. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect of deriving and displaying the display result (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the jackpot based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the non-KT state or the second special symbol in the KT state. In this case, the decorative design according to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed), and when it is controlled in an advantageous state based on the variable display of one of the identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for production, the identification for production corresponding to the other identification information Information is hidden (in this example, when the effect control CPU 120 controls the jackpot based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is hidden. Further, when the jackpot is controlled based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol may be hidden.). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the correspondence between the effect identification information and the identification information.

Further, according to the present feature unit 074IW, when the effect executing means is controlled to an advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information that does not correspond to the effect identification information, the effect execution means is common regardless of the type of the controlled advantageous state. It is possible to execute a special effect (in this example, a shutter effect) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is a big hit based on the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the first special symbol in the KT state. When controlling, step 074IWS822, S8145 is performed), and the effect identification information is hidden during the execution of the special effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the decorative pattern by performing step 074IWS822, S8145). It may be configured to be displayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the correspondence between the effect identification information and the identification information.

In addition to the start of the jackpot fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol, the game ball is placed in a predetermined area (for example, the first start winning opening, the first) during the jackpot fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol. 2 Entering the starting prize opening, passing gate 41), detecting the movement by the player during the jackpot fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol, and the jackpot fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol The shutter effect may be performed on condition that the predetermined time is reached.

Further, even if a plurality of timings are provided as the execution timing of the shutter effect, which suggests the reliability of being controlled to a jackpot advantageous to the player depending on which timing the shutter effect is performed. good. For example, the start timing of the jackpot fluctuation (variation time: 5 minutes) of the corresponding special symbol, the timing 1 minute after the start of the jackpot fluctuation of the corresponding special symbol, the timing 2 minutes later, and the timing 3 minutes later. The timing after 4 minutes is provided as the execution timing of the shutter effect, and if it is a probabilistic jackpot, the later timing may be easily selected, and if it is a normal jackpot, the earlier timing may be easily selected.

Further, according to the present feature unit 074IW, the effect executing means transfers the specific display result to the player in a predetermined area based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the identification information after the execution of the special effect. It may be configured so that the launch promotion notification for prompting the launch of the game medium can be executed (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 074IWS818 and S9702B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform notification according to the situation.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the effect executing means ends the execution of the special effect based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS979A). ) May be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a special effect according to the situation.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the effect executing means executes the variable display of the first identification information as the identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for the effect and the variable display of the second identification information. It is possible to execute a special effect of a common mode depending on whether or not there is a case (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is undergoing a jackpot change of the second special symbol in the non-KT state and the first special effect in the KT state. It may be configured to execute a common shutter effect depending on whether the big hit of the symbol is changing). According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing and reduce the data capacity.

Further, the effect executing means does not execute the special effect when the player is not playing the game (for example, the start of the fluctuation of the corresponding special effect is used as the trigger for executing the shutter effect) to decorate the effect. The shutter effect may not be executed in the non-gaming state in which the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the symbol is not changed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary special effects from being performed in a non-gaming state.

Here, it is assumed that the non-gaming state is the state in which the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol is not changed, but the non-gaming state is the state in which the player's absence condition is satisfied. If so, it is not limited to this. As a condition for the absence of the player, for example, the state in which the corresponding special symbol has not been changed and there is no hold memory corresponding to the corresponding special symbol continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute), or the game ball. Is not fired for a predetermined period, the out ball is not detected for a predetermined period, the touch sensor that detects the player's contact with the hitting ball operation handle 30 does not detect for a predetermined period, the player is a player due to an infrared sensor or the like. It may be to detect that is not in front of the gaming machine.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the holding storage means (in this example, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102) for storing the information related to the variable display as the holding storage is provided, and the effect is executed. The means can display the hold display corresponding to the hold storage (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S161), and hides the hold display in response to the execution of the special effect (this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to perform step 074IWS822, S8145). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the special effect.

In the feature section 074IW, both the hold display and the active display are hidden during the execution of the shutter effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the hold display and the active display is hidden. It may be something to do.

In addition, the "predetermined effect", "specific effect", "special effect", "advantageous state effect", and "launch promotion notification" are all effects using the image display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be an effect using other effect members, or it may be an effect using a plurality of effect members.

Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 074IW, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) are displayed. It can be executed in parallel, and when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display display result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. When a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, it is possible to control a special state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the advantageous state. Further, the specific display result includes a first specific display result (for example, a probability variation jackpot symbol) and a second specific display result (for example, a normal jackpot symbol), and the first specific display result is derived and displayed. It is more advantageous for the player than the second specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, it is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game is completed). Further, during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the first specific display result, which is the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information, the special display result in the variable display of the other identification information. The display result of the variable display of the identification information is not derived and displayed based on the derivation display (for example, the update of the first fluctuation time timer or the second fluctuation time timer is interrupted, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol or the first 2 The variable display of the special symbol is continuously executed). Further, during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the second specific display result, which is the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information, the special display result in the variable display of the other identification information. Based on the derivation display of It is forcibly stopped and displayed). Therefore, it is possible to realize control in consideration of the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display.

Specifically, when the variable display corresponding to the remaining hold of one of the identification information is a normal big hit (non-probable variable big hit) even though the state has shifted to the second KT state (small hit RUSH) or the probable change state, The second KT state (small hit RUSH) or the probability change state will end immediately, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will decline. On the other hand, if the variable display corresponding to the remaining hold of the identification information on one side is forcibly forcibly off and the symbol is stopped and displayed (forced off), even the variable display that is a probable change jackpot will be forcibly off. Therefore, the game value given to the player in the advantageous state (big hit game state) is reduced, which is not preferable. Therefore, in this feature unit 074IW, while the fluctuation display that is a normal jackpot (non-probability variation jackpot) is forcibly missed, the fluctuation display that is a probability variation jackpot is extended (interruption of measurement of fluctuation time). , While suppressing the decrease in the game value given to the player, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In this example, as an embodiment of "not stopping the variable display of one of the identification information", the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. Has been shown in the case of continuous execution, but is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is interrupted (paused), and the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that was interrupted after the end of the small hit game is resumed. You may. It suffices as long as it does not completely stop the variable display in some form.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a second KT state) in which a game value (for example, a prize ball) due to the special state is easily given. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by providing a situation in which the game value is easily given by the special state.

Further, according to the present feature unit 074IW, a specific state (for example, a high probability state (probability change)) that is different from the advantageous state and is more likely to be controlled to the advantageous state as compared with the non-specific state (for example, a low probability state). The state)) can be controlled. Further, the first specific display result is controlled to a specific state based on the derivation display (for example, the probable change state is controlled after the end of the big hit game based on the probabilistic big hit), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed. Based on this, it is controlled to a non-specific state (for example, it is not controlled to a probable change state after the end of a big hit game based on a normal big hit). Therefore, it is possible to realize control considering whether or not it is controlled to a specific state.

Further, based on the fact that the game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a specific area (for example, V area) while being controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state), a specific state (for example, a probabilistic game) It may be configured to be controllable to the state).

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the first reserved storage means (for example, the first reserved storage buffer) that can store the information related to the variable display of the first identification information as the reserved storage and the variable display of the second identification information. It is provided with a second reserved storage means (for example, a second reserved storage buffer) that can store information about the information. Further, when the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the first identification information or the display result of the variable display of the second identification information, the advantageous state (for example, the jackpot gaming state) is set. It is controllable, and a special state (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information or a display result of the variable display of the second identification information (for example, a small hit symbol). It is possible to control the small hit game state). Further, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, a KT state) in which the frequency at which the display result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes the special display result is increased. Further, based on the fact that the special display result is derived and displayed as the display result of one of the variable displays when the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed in parallel. As the display result of the other variable display, a predetermined display result (for example, an outlier symbol) different from the specific display result and the special display result is derived and displayed. Therefore, the variable display can be forcibly terminated, and the reserved memory can be smoothly digested.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the effect is produced based on the information from the game control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) for controlling the progress of the game and the game control means. It is provided with an effect control means for controlling (for example, an effect control CPU 120). Further, the game control means controls the execution of the notification by the notification means (for example, the right-handed display 26) that performs a predetermined notification. Further, the effect control means executes specific notification (for example, lighting of the right-handed notification LED 37) in response to the notification by the notification means. Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate notification while reducing the processing load of the effect control means.

In this example, right-handed notification is executed during the jackpot game regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The case is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a special variable winning ball device (left large winning opening) is provided on the left side of the game area, and a special variable winning ball device (right large winning opening) is also provided on the right side of the game area. If a big hit is made by the variable display of the symbol, the left big winning opening is opened during the big hit game, and if the big hit is made by the variable display of the second special symbol, the right big winning opening is opened during the big hit game. When applied to a gaming machine configured as described above, if a big hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol, right-handed notification is executed during the big hit game, while the variable display of the first special symbol is used. In the case of a big hit, the right-handed notification may not be executed during the big hit game. Further, in the case of such a configuration, if a jackpot is obtained in the variable display of the first special symbol, the left-handed notification may be executed during the jackpot game. That is, the specific notification executing means may be configured to execute the specific notification when the variable means (in this example, the right-handed winning opening) is controlled to an advantageous state of the type to be controlled. With such a configuration, when a big hit is obtained in the variable display of the first special symbol, the left-handed notification is executed during the big-hit game to prevent the player from accidentally performing the right-handed operation. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages for the player.

Further, in this example, since the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, a case where right-handed notification is executed even during the KT state is shown. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, when the second start winning opening is applied to a gaming machine provided on the left side of the gaming area, the right-handed notification is not executed during the KT state, the high base state, or the reduced working hours state. May be good.

Further, the method of small hit control is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, it is equipped with a plurality of special variable winning ball devices, and the special variable winning ball device (special winning opening) to be opened is configured to be different depending on the small hit type. It may be configured so that the selection ratio of the small hit type is different depending on whether the case is a small hit or the case where the change display of the second special symbol is a small hit. In this case, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, it is easy to select the small hit type (or the small hit type in the open mode with a low winning rate) opened by the special variable winning ball device having a small number of prize balls. , When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is easy to select the small hit type (or the small hit type in the open mode with a high winning rate) opened by the special variable winning ball device having a large number of prize balls. It may be configured as.

Further, according to the feature unit 074IW, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol). Can be executed in parallel). Further, it is possible to control the display result of the variable display of the second identification information to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency of becoming a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is increased. Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate playability in a gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state.

Further, according to the present feature unit 074IW, the special state is divided into a first special state (for example, a first KT state) and a second special state (for example, a second KT state) having a higher advantage than the first special state. It is controllable. Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate playability in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the second special state.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
Light emitting means that can emit light,
Movable movable body and
A variable display execution means capable of executing the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel, and
A variable display means for effect that variablely displays the identification information for effect corresponding to either the first identification information or the second identification information according to the game state.
A special identification information control means capable of deriving special identification information having a lower visibility than the production identification information to a specific area, corresponding to the identification information that does not correspond to the production identification information among the first identification information and the second identification information. ,
When a specific result is derived as a display result of variable display of the effect identification information, or when a special result is derived as special identification information, an advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and an advantageous state control means.
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information becomes a specific result during the variable display of the effect identification information.
A light emitting control means capable of controlling light emission when the movable body is operated is provided.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect for operating the movable body within a range including a position overlapping with the specific area.
Since the variable display of identification information corresponding to the specific identification information specific result is derived is started, the variable display of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the effect identification information after returning from the movable position to the home position Restrict operation until it finishes,
The light emitting control means limits the light emission of the light emitting means when the operation of the movable body is restricted.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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