JP6997065B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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 advantageous for the player who can easily win the ball when the specific display result is obtained, and 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, it is possible to control a special state that is advantageous to the player and a state different from the advantageous state, and it is possible to control a special state that is easier to be controlled to a special state than a non-special state. Some are configured to do. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that the KT (small hit time) state is controlled after the big hit gaming state is completed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-30634

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to display the gaming value given in the KT (small hit time) state, but for example, in a variable display in which a time-consuming specific effect is executed. Since the displayed contents are not updated easily, there is a risk of making the player uncomfortable.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player from being uncomfortable by displaying information appropriately.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) that is different from the advantageous state. ) And a game machine that can be controlled by, and the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol) are performed in parallel. Variable display execution means that can be executed, and special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, the second KT state) that is more easily controlled to a special state than a non-special state, and an advantage controlled during the special state. FIG. 9 displays display means (for example, history icon image 158F002 (including acquisition number display and fluctuation number display) corresponding to the generated jackpot) that can display a specific display including information on the game value given in the state. -38), a special effect execution means that can execute a special effect based on the game value being given in a special state controlled during the special state, and a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) can be executed. In a special state, one of the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information is controlled to a special state as compared with the other variable display. Easily (for example, the variable display of the second special symbol is more likely to be an opportunity to be controlled to the small hit gaming state than the variable display of the first special symbol. See FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4), and in the special state. , The display of the specific display is restricted when the specific effect is executed in connection with one of the variable displays (for example, the part where the effect control CPU executes steps 077IWS001 and S003; see FIG. 9-39), and the reach effect. Does not control to a special state when is executed, the advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state, the special state after the end of the first advantageous state. The display means includes a first special state that is controlled and a second special state that is controlled after the end of the second advantageous state and is more likely to be given a game value by controlling the special state than the first special state. 1 Display a first specific display that includes information about the game value given in the advantageous state and does not include information about the variable display number of times until it is controlled to the advantageous state in the first special state after the end of the first advantageous state. It is possible, and information on the game value given in the second advantageous state and information on the variable number of times until the second special state after the end of the second advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state. The second specific display including, can be displayed, and the special effect executing means can execute the special effect in the special state controlled during the second special state, and the special effect controlled during the first special state can be executed. It is characterized by not performing a special effect in the state.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being uncomfortable by appropriately displaying the information.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the reach effect executed when the reach state is reached as a specific effect may be included, and at least the reach effect may not be controlled to the special state when the reach effect is executed (. For example, in the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect is executed, the fluctuation time is relatively long, and no small hit occurs during that time).
With such a configuration, the player can be focused on the reach effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), as a non-special state, at least a specific state (for example, a first KT state) in which variable display of the second identification information is more likely to be executed than in the non-specific state is included. , The display means can display the information corresponding to the control to the specific state, and the information does not include the information regarding the variable display number until the control to the advantageous state (for example, the transition to the first KT state). The history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 6R probability variation jackpot that triggers the event does not include the fluctuation number display. (See FIGS. 9-38 (G) and 9-38 (H)).
With such a configuration, useless information can be eliminated.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the specific effect is executed by displaying the effect image even in the display area where the information is displayed (for example, the super reach effect is executed). At that time, the display of the number of prize balls such as the total number of acquisitions display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 is hidden. In the super reach effect, the total number of acquisitions display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 are displayed. It is also executed in the mode of displaying the effect image even in the display area. (See FIG. 9-42 (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a specific effect without impairing the effect of the effect.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4), the display means has the game value given in the special state and the game value given in the advantageous state before being controlled by the special state. (For example, the prize ball given during the second KT state and the prize ball given in the 10R probability variation jackpot gaming state before being controlled to the second KT state are combined and displayed. History icon image 158F002 It can be displayed as (see FIG. 9-38 (C)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably control the display showing the game value given during the special state and the display showing the game value given during the advantageous state.

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 structural example of the special variable winning ball apparatus in the feature part 077IW. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards, etc. in the feature part 077IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the jackpot probability and the small hit probability for each set value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small 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 which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus. 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 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 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 a flowchart which shows the 1st start winning a prize determination process. 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 flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ordinary symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing before opening of a normal electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the 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 explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in a big hit state and a KT state. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball number display processing. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball number display processing. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball number display processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in a big hit state and a KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode in a big hit state and a KT state. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of the variable display start waiting process.

(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 symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols 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 variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be 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 gaming 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 start 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 so that the left-handed operation is performed.

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 surface 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. These special variable winning ball devices 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 surface 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 where it is moved 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. I will go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the special variable winning ball device 7 is placed on the variable winning ball device 6B without winning a prize. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is open, the game ball wins the second starting winning opening and the special variable winning ball. The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second starting winning opening is not open, 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 controlled to be open 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 game 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 game 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 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or lighting patterns 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 area and an operating area.

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 hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting 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 hitting 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 or 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. When the player performs a right-handed operation by rotating the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. If the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal map game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passage 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 the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

In the second special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit". If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the 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 symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 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 simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type 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 game balls (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) The detection signal (such as a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been 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, etc.) 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 the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the 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 an effect based on an 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 the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a 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 the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed 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 process, the CPU 103 also controls to output a test signal (right-handed test signal) that can specify 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 of 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 variation process, the process of setting the first special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol are measured. Processing to be done is included. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the first special symbol 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, 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 game ball to pass through 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 that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets 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 processing 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 effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the LED control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the 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 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 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. It is updated to 7 "and the production process during the big hit is completed.

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 corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process 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 gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming 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 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 077IW)
Next, the feature unit 077IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 077IW will be described. First, the gaming state in the feature unit 077IW 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 077IW, 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 077IW, 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 077IW 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 077IW 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.

(Special variable winning ball device)
FIG. 9-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the special variable winning ball device 7 in the feature unit 077IW. As shown in FIG. 9-1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom surface member 052IW108 formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows, and the bottom surface member 052IW108 is provided in the jackpot game state. By moving the bottom member 052IW108 backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward, the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23.

In the feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the game ball winning in the large winning opening is further guided to the guidance path 052IW100 provided on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 7. The guidance path 052IW100 is further branched into two paths 052IW102,103, and the game ball guided to the guidance path 052IW100 is guided to the left path 052IW102 or the right path 052IW103. When guided to the left path 052IW102, the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 and is detected by the V region switch 052IW106. When guided to the right path 052IW103, the game ball enters the discharge area 052IW105 and is detected by the discharge area switch 052IW107.

As shown in FIG. 9-1, a V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is provided near the entrance of the left side route 052IW102, and when the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is in the open state, a game guided to the guidance path 052IW100. The ball can enter the left path 052IW102 and enter the V region 052IW104. Further, when the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is in the closed state, the game ball guided by the guidance path 052IW100 enters the right path 052IW103 and is discharged from the discharge area 052IW105 to the back side of the game area.

The V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 052IW109 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

Further, in the present feature unit 077IW, when controlled by the big hit game, the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 during the big hit game, and is detected by the V area switch 052IW106 after the end of the big hit game. It is controlled to a probabilistic state.

The total number of game balls detected by the V area switch 052IW106 and the number of game balls detected by the discharge area switch 052IW107 during one round matches the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23. It should be. Therefore, the total number of game balls detected by the V area switch 052IW106 and the number of game balls detected by the discharge area switch 052IW107 during one round does not match the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23. In this case, it may be determined that a large winning opening / discharge mismatch error is made, and the error may be notified. In this case, since it takes some time for the game ball that has won a prize just before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed to reach the V area 052IW104 or the discharge area 052IW105, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state. If the number of game balls does not match by the time when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, it may be configured to determine a large winning opening / discharge mismatch error.

(Structure of control board)
FIG. 9-2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the feature unit 077IW. In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 9-2, the switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B), and a count switch (first count switch). In addition to the detection signals from the 23 and the second count switch 24)), the detection signals from the V area switch 052IW106 and the discharge area switch 052IW107 are taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 9-2, the solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the prize-winning door. In addition to the solenoid 82 and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening, transmission is performed to the solenoid 052IW109 for the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101.

(Big hit probability, small hit probability)
9-3 and 9-4 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the big hit probability and the small hit probability for each set value. Of these, FIG. 9-3 shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIG. 9-4 shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, in this example, a case is shown in which the setting can be changed to 6 stages of the setting values "1" to "6". Not only when the setting can be changed in 6 steps, for example, the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or the setting may be changed in 7 or more steps.

First, with reference to FIG. 9-3, the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), in the non-probability state (low probability state), the setting value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "247/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the winning probability of the jackpot is 10 times higher than that in the non-probability state (low probability state), which is set. The value "6" is the lowest with the jackpot probability "2050/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "5", the set value "4", the set value "3", and the set value "2", and the jackpot probability "2470/65536" is the highest when the set value is "1". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players.

On the other hand, regarding the small hit, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) and 9-3 (B), regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the non-probability state (low probability). The small hit probability is constant as "6298/65536" regardless of whether it is a state) or a probabilistic state (high probability state). That is, in this example, the determination value for small hit determination is common regardless of the set value, and is common to the non-probability change state and the probability change state. As shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A) and 9-3 (B), even if the jackpot probability is configured to be constant while the jackpot probability is different depending on the set value in this way, the missed probability is lost. By differentiating between the set values "1" and "6", the number of determined values for each set value may be matched.

Next, the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. In the example shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), in the non-probability state (low probability state), the setting value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5", and the jackpot probability "247/65536" is the highest when the set value is "6". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the winning probability of the jackpot is 10 times higher than that in the non-probability state (low probability state), which is set. The value "6" is the lowest with the jackpot probability "2050/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the jackpot probability increases in the order of the set value "5", the set value "4", the set value "3", and the set value "2", and the jackpot probability "2470/65536" is the highest when the set value is "1". It is expensive and is the most advantageous setting for players.

On the other hand, regarding the small hit, as shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) and 9-4 (B), regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the non-probability state (low probability). The small hit probability is constant as "62986/65536" regardless of whether it is a state) or a probabilistic state (high probability state). That is, in this example, the determination value for small hit determination is common regardless of the set value, and is common to the non-probability change state and the probability change state. However, in this example, in the case of the variable display of the second special symbol (see FIG. 9-4), the small hit is compared with the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 9-3). The winning probability is about 10 times (that is, the number of judgment values for small hit determination when executing the variable display of the second special symbol is the small hit when executing the variable display of the first special symbol. More than the number of judgment values for judgment). As shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) and 9-4 (B), even if the jackpot probability is configured to be constant while the jackpot probability is different depending on the set value in this way, the missed probability is lost. By differentiating between the set values "1" and "6", the number of determined values for each set value may be matched.

In the feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, the probabilistic state (high probability state) is more likely to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state than the non-probability state (low probability state). For example, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the jackpot probability is higher than in the non-probability change state (low probability state), and the frequency of jackpots is high. Further, the probability change state (high probability state) has a larger difference in the jackpot probability for each setting than the non-probability change state (low probability state) (that is, the difference in the jackpot probability between the set values is large). Therefore, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the difference in the jackpot probability for each setting is easier for the player to recognize than in the non-probability change state (low probability state). That is, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the set value is estimated based on the frequency of big hits, the probability of big hits, the number of fluctuations between big hits, etc., as compared with the non-probability change state (low probability state). It's easy to do. Specifically, since the frequency of big hits increases, the set value can be estimated in a shorter period of time. In addition, since the difference in the jackpot probability between the set values is large and the difference for each setting appears more remarkably, it is easy to guess the set value. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, the probability variation state (high probability state) is different from the non-probability variation state (low probability state) in the jackpot probability between the set values. Is configured to be large, but not limited to such a configuration, the difference in jackpot probability between some of the previously set values is large (specifically, the first set value (specifically, the first set value (specifically)). For example, the difference between the jackpot probability between "1") and the second set value (for example, "2") becomes large, or the first set value group (for example, "1" to "3") and the second set value group (for example, "2"). For example, it may be configured such that the difference in jackpot probability between "4" to "6") is large).

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, the determination values corresponding to the deviations are included in the determination values corresponding to all the set values "1" to "6" (FIG. 9). As shown in -3 and FIG. 9-4, there is no set value at which the probability of loss is 0). The determination value corresponding to the deviation is different depending on the set value (as shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, depending on which of the set values "1" to "6". , The probability of loss is different).

In addition, not limited to the embodiment shown in this example, for example, there may be a case where the probability of loss is 0 (that is, a set value that does not include the determination value corresponding to the loss). For example, in the set value "6" having the highest advantage (highest jackpot probability), the loss probability may be 0, and the determination value corresponding to the loss may not be included.

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 (Fig. 9-3), the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0 so that the judgment value for the small hit is not included. good.

In FIGS. 9-3 (A) and (B) and FIGS. 9-4 (A) and 9-4 (B), the small hit probability is the same between the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the non-probability state (low probability state). Although the probability of losing is different, in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the jackpot probability increases with respect to the non-probability change state (low probability state), so the small hit probability is higher than in the non-probability change state (low probability state). It may be lowered to match the probability of loss. Further, even if the set values are different in, for example, "1" and "2", the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be matched respectively. As a result, in a gaming machine having a substantially number of configurable stages of less than 6 stages or a gaming machine having no difference in advantage due to the setting changing function, a gaming machine of a type having a setting changing function of 6 stages and a hardware / software configuration. Can be standardized and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 (A), (B) and 9-4 (A), (B), the set value "is set in the non-probability change state (low probability state). 6 ”>“ 5 ”>“ 4 ”>“ 3 ”>“ 2 ”>“ 1 ”, which is more advantageous to the player, and in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the set value “1”> “2” ">" 3 ">" 4 ">" 5 ">" 6 ", which is configured to be more advantageous to the player, but is not limited to such a configuration, for example, a non-probability change state (low). In both the probabilistic state) and the probabilistic state (high probability state), the set value "6"> "5"> "4"> "3"> "2"> "1" or the set value "1"> " The advantage may be increased for the player in the order of 2 ”>“ 3 ”>“ 4 ”>“ 5 ”>“ 6 ”. Further, for example, in the non-probability change state (low probability state), the advantage is higher for the player in the order of the set value "1"> "2"> "3"> "4"> "5"> "6". In the probabilistic state (high probability state), the advantage may be increased for the player in the order of the set value "6"> "5"> "4"> "3"> "2"> "1". ..

(Big hit type judgment table)
9-5 (A) and 9-5 (B) are explanatory views 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. 9-5 (A), in this feature unit 077IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the variable display is executed. There is a 9% chance that it will be a "10R probability variation jackpot", a 56% chance that it will be a "6R probability variation jackpot", and a 35% chance that it will be a "6R normal jackpot". Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), in this feature unit 077IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed regardless of any of the set values "1" to "6". Is determined to be a "10R probability variation jackpot" with a 35% probability, a "6R probability variation jackpot" with a 30% probability, a "2R probability variation jackpot" with a 30% probability, and a "2R probability variation jackpot" with a 5% probability. 2R normal jackpot "is determined.

The "10R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 10 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 077IW, 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 prizes in the large prize openings that can be won in each round is about 2 to 3.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, 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 FIGS. 9-29).

(Small hit type judgment table)
9-6 (A) and 9-6 (B) are explanatory views showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, the small hit type is set to "small hit A" or "small hit B" based on the random number for determining the hit type. , Or a table referenced to determine either "small hit C".

As shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), in this feature unit 077IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the variable display is executed. It is determined as "small hit A" with a 100% probability. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), in this feature unit 077IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed regardless of any of the set values "1" to "6". Is determined to be "small hit B" with a probability of 70%, and is determined to be "small hit C" with a probability of 30%.

In this example, as will be described later, in the case of "small hit A", the special winning opening is opened only for an extremely short 0.2 seconds during the small hit game (see FIG. 9-12), and the small hit game. You can hardly expect to win a game ball in the special winning opening. In the case of "small hit B", the special winning opening is opened for 0.8 seconds during the small hit game (see Fig. 9-13), and the game ball wins the special winning opening during the small hit game. Can be expected to some extent. In the case of "small hit C", the special winning opening is opened for 1.8 seconds during the small hit game (see Fig. 9-14), and the game ball wins the special winning opening during the small hit game. Can be expected most.

(Variation pattern table)
9-7 to 9-9 are explanatory views showing the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol used in the feature portion 077IW. The EXT shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-9 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each fluctuation pattern.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-9, 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. 9-7 (A) is shown. The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (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. 9-7 (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. 9-7 (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. 9-8 (C) is shown. The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-8 (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 077IW, even in the non-KT state, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs, a situation occurs in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected due to the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening. Will end up. Therefore, in this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (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 077IW, 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 077IW, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (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 variation display of the first variation is to be executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. 9-8 (D) is selected and varied. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-8 (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. 9-8 (D), when it is determined that the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state is out of order, the second fluctuation pattern # 04 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds is used. It is determined. In addition, when it is determined that a small hit is the first fluctuation in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 05 (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 077IW, as already described, when controlled to the first KT state, the frequency of small hits increases, but by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning is actually achieved. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediately available. If the device 17 is controlled 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 077IW, 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, in the case of executing the variation display of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations 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. 9-8 ( The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / 1st KT and the 2nd to 49th fluctuations shown in E) is selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-8 (E), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / 1st KT state, the 2nd variation pattern # 07 to # 13 It will be decided by either. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (E), when it is determined that the fluctuation time is out of the range of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / 1st KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds, and the second fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation # 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 second 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 / 1st KT state, the 2nd 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 big hit is determined as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / 1st KT state, the 2nd variation 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. 9-8 (F) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-8 (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 077IW, 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. 9-8 (F), when it is determined that the 50th variation 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. 9-8 (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 077IW, as shown in FIG. 9-7, 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 077IW, 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 077IW, 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 variation display of the first variation is to be executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. 9-9 (G) is selected and varied. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-9 (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. 9-9 (G), the fluctuation time is also determined to be out of the first fluctuation in the high probability / first KT state. It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 17 of the shortened fluctuation as short as 5 seconds. On the other hand, even when it is determined that the first variation in the high probability / first KT state is out of order, the second variation pattern # 18 with reach may be determined. Further, even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the variation pattern for preparing to open the second starting winning opening (second variation pattern # 19) may be determined. On the other hand, even when a small hit is determined as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, the second variation pattern # 20 with reach may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (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 variation display after the second variation after the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state is executed, the high shown in FIG. 9-9 (H) is executed. 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. 9-9 (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. 9-9 (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. 9-9 (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 executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 9-9 (I) is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-9 (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. 9-9 (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. FIG. 9-10 is for determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is a small hit in the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 9-9 (I). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table for small hits.

As shown in FIG. 9-10, in this feature unit 077IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the high probability / second KT state, and when the variation display which is a small hit is executed, the variation display is executed. , Regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", the second variation pattern # 32 is determined with a probability of 70%, and the second variation pattern # 33 is determined with a probability of 30%. Therefore, in this example, in the case of the second KT state, there is a high probability that the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation of 1.5 seconds is selected.

In addition, in FIG. 9-10, as an example, the variation pattern table in the case of executing the small hit variation of the second special symbol during the high probability / second KT state is shown, but FIGS. 9-7 to 9-9 show. The other variation pattern tables shown are also configured in the same manner, and each variation pattern is determined with the same probability regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6".

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10, a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the case of the first KT state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is performed with a high probability in the case of the second KT state. It shows the case where it is configured to be executed in, but 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.

(Opening pattern of special variable winning ball device 7)
Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 will be described. FIG. 9-11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7. First, using FIG. 9-11 (1), a special variable winning ball when controlled by a jackpot game based on a 10R probability variation jackpot, a 6R probability variation jackpot, and a 2R probability variation jackpot (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “probability variation jackpot”). The opening pattern of the device 7 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (1), when the first round of the big hit game is started, the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is driven, and the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is in the open state. Is controlled by. Then, if the game ball wins a prize while the large winning opening is open, it is detected by the first count switch 23.

Further, in the big hit game based on the probabilistic big hit, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (1), when the winning of the second game ball to the big winning opening is detected in the first round, the solenoid 052IW109 is driven and V. The area opening / closing plate 052IW101 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball can enter the V area 052IW104. Then, when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings to the large winning openings are detected in the first round, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (1), special When the variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) is controlled to be closed again and the large winning opening is controlled to be closed, the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is also controlled to be closed.

When the game ball enters the V area 052IW104 and is detected by the V area switch 052IW106 within a predetermined detection valid period, the game state is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (1), in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot, the predetermined detection valid period is started at the timing when the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is controlled to be in the open state, and the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is started. It is a period until a predetermined period (500 ms in this example) elapses after the control to the closed state again.

Next, using FIG. 9-11 (2), opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 when controlled by a jackpot game based on a 6R normal jackpot and a 2R normal jackpot (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “normal jackpot”). The pattern will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (2), when the first round of the big hit game is started, the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is driven, and the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning opening) is in the open state. Is controlled by. Then, if the game ball wins a prize while the large winning opening is open, it is detected by the first count switch 23.

Further, in the big hit game based on the normal big hit, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (2), when the winning of the first game ball to the big winning opening is detected in the first round, the solenoid 052IW109 is driven and V. The region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is controlled to be open for an extremely short period (0.02 seconds in this example). Then, when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings to the large winning openings are detected in the first round, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (2), special The variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) is controlled to be closed again, and the large winning opening is controlled to be closed.

As shown in FIG. 9-11 (2), in the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot, the predetermined detection valid period is after an extremely short opening period (0.02 seconds in this example) of the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101. It is a period until a predetermined period (500 ms in this example) elapses.

As shown in FIG. 9-11 (1), in the jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot, the opening period of the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is long. Therefore, the game ball easily enters the V region 052IW104 during the predetermined detection valid period, and is easily controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (2), in the big hit game based on the normal big hit, the opening period of the V region opening / closing plate 052IW101 is extremely short. Therefore, it is practically difficult for the game ball to enter the V region 052IW104 during the predetermined detection valid period, and it is extremely rare that the game ball is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game. Therefore, in this example, in the jackpot game based on the probabilistic jackpot, the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 at a higher rate during the jackpot game as compared with the jackpot game based on the normal jackpot.

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. 9-12 to 9-14 are explanatory views for explaining the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state. Of these, FIGS. 9-12 show the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the case of a small hit A. Further, FIG. 9-13 shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the case of a small hit B. Further, FIG. 9-14 shows an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the case of a small hit C. Further, FIGS. 9-12 (1) to 9-14 (1) show the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, respectively, and FIGS. 9-12 (2) show. 9-14 (2) show the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state, respectively.

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 FIGS. 9-12 (1) to 9-14 (1). As shown in FIGS. 9-12 (1) to 9-14 (1), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, it is normal in the normal symbol display 20. When the variable display of the symbol is executed and it is determined to be a normal symbol, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and when it is determined to be off, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. Will be done. In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (1) to 9-14 (1), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 0.2 seconds, and the symbol is determined to derive and display the winning symbol and the missing symbol. The time is set to 0.2 seconds. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (1) to 9-14 (1), the second start winning opening is opened after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed. After the pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds has elapsed, 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, in the case of the small hit A, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds as shown in FIG. 9-12 (1). , In the case of a small hit B, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and in the case of a small hit C, FIG. As shown in -14 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 1.8 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening (however, in the case of small hit A). , 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. 9-12 (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 FIGS. 9-12 (1) to 9-14 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed, the next variable winning ball device 6B can be opened. After at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of the fluctuation time of the next normal symbol of 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the processing time before opening the second start winning opening of 0.1 seconds, has elapsed. be. Therefore, in the feature unit 077IW, 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 077IW, 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 patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-12 (2) to 9-14 (2). As shown in FIGS. 9-12 (2) to 9-14 (2), when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, it is normal in the normal symbol display 20. When the variable display of the symbol is executed and it is determined to be a normal symbol, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20, and when it is determined to be off, the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20. Will be done. In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (2) to 9-14 (2), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to 1.0 second, and the symbol that is derived and displayed as the winning symbol or the missing symbol is confirmed. The time is set to 0.2 seconds. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (2) to 9-14 (2), the second start winning opening is opened after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed. After the pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds has elapsed, 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 the small hit A, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds as shown in FIG. 9-12 (2). , In the case of a small hit B, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (2), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and in the case of a small hit C, FIG. As shown in -14 (2), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 1.8 seconds, and the 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 077IW, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened is at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol variation time 1.0 second + symbol confirmation time 0). A relatively long period of .2 seconds + time before the opening process of the second start winning opening is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (2) to 9-14 (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. Compared to the first KT state, the game ball is more likely to enter the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side, and the game ball is more likely to win the special winning opening. However, in the case of the small hit A, 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, it is easy to win a game ball in the special winning opening and it is easy to obtain a prize ball. Therefore, in this example, it is also called "small hit RUSH", and when it is in the second KT state, it is called "small hit RUSH". Character display such as "is displayed.

Further, in this example, a case is shown in which the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) is different depending on which of the small hit types A to C is used. I can't be limited. For example, the number of times the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened may be different depending on which of the small hits A to C is the small hit type. In this case, for example, in the case of small hit A, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened only once during the small hit game, whereas in the case of small hit B or small hit C, during the small hit game. The special variable winning ball device 17 may be configured to be opened 2 to 11 times. Further, for example, even if the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 is short to some extent, the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning opening) can be opened by executing the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 four times for 0.4 seconds. ) May be configured to provide a small hit type in which a game ball can win a prize, and various modes can be considered. Further, in this example, the case where the small hit types are three types of small hits A to C is shown, but the case is not limited to such a mode, and for example, four or more types of small hit types are configured to be provided. May be good.

Further, in the feature unit 077IW, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state after the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed. After the lapse of 3.8 seconds, which is the sum of the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1.0 seconds, the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds, and the processing time of 2.6 seconds before opening the second start winning opening, the game ball The time required from passing through the passing gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 to 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 077IW, 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 077IW, 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 is configured to shorten the closing period (interval period) in the first KT state by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress winning of the special winning opening in the first KT state. ..

As will be described later, in the feature unit 077IW, 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, and FIGS. 9-12 (1) to FIGS. As shown in 9-14 (1), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be long. Further, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (2) to 9-14 (2) by controlling the low base state without setting the high base flag. It is controlled so that the time is shortened.

For example, a special flag (opening extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, FIGS. 9-12 (1) to 9- The variable winning ball device 6B as shown in 14 (1) is controlled by the first opening pattern (long opening) in which the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a long time, and if the special flag is not set, FIGS. 9-12 (2) to 9-14. The variable winning ball device 6B shown in (2) may be configured to be controlled by a second opening pattern (short opening) in which the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a short time. That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and the special flag may not be set in other states including the big hit game state.

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

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

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

In this feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 to 9-14, 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 The variable winning ball device 6B does not open 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, and the special winning opening can be won.) On the other hand, in this feature unit 077IW, 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 occurrence timing based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

(Direction control command)
FIG. 9-15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-15, 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 077IW, 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 a 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 a 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 forced 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 forced 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 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 C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (design) that indicates whether or not a big hit is made, whether or not a small hit is made, and the judgment result of the big hit type or the small hit type among the winning judgment results. Specified command). Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation) indicating a determination result (variation pattern determination result) of which determination value range the value of the random number for variation pattern determination is in the determination result at the time of winning. Category command).

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.

The command E1XX (H) is an effect control command (setting value command) for designating the currently set setting value. A set value is set in "XX". For example, when the set value is set to "1", the command E101 (H) is transmitted as the set value command. Further, for example, when the set value is set to "6", the command E106 (H) is transmitted as the set value command.

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 9-15, 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. 9-15 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.

(1st start winning judgment process)
FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart showing the first start winning determination process (step S101A) in the first special symbol process process.

In the first start winning determination process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage). It is confirmed (whether or not the value of the first reserved storage counter for counting the number is 4) (step 072IWS041). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning determination process is terminated as it is.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 072IWS042), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is increased by 1 (step 072IWS043). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (step 072IWS044). In the process of step 072IWS044, random numbers for hit determination, which are software random numbers, random numbers for hit type determination, random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination, and the like are extracted and stored in a storage area provided in RAM 102 as hold information. Random numbers. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is not extracted in the first start winning determination process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol. good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a random number counter for generating a random number for determining a variation pattern in the first variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process (step 072IWS045), and controls transmission of a symbol designation command and a variation category command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step 072IWS046). , 072IWS047). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, and the big hit type or the small hit type are determined. Separately, at the timing when the game ball has started and won the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, before the variable display based on the starting winning is started, the winning judgment process is executed in advance. Whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit, the type of the small hit, the fluctuation category, the fluctuation pattern, etc. are determined. By doing so, the display result can be predicted before the variable display of the effect symbol is executed, and the pre-reading advance notice effect can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result at the time of winning. In the winning determination process, both the big hit and the small hit may be determined at the start winning, or only the big hit may be determined at the starting winning.

In the winning effect processing, for example, the CPU 103 compares a random number for hit determination with a normal big hit determination value and a small hit determination value, and confirms whether or not they match. If they do not match, if the probability change flag is set, the CPU 103 compares the random number for hit determination with the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value at the time of probability change, and confirms whether or not they match. .. Further, for example, when the random number for hit determination and the big hit determination value match, the CPU 103 determines which big hit type matches based on the hit type determination, and the random number for hit determination and the small hit type are determined. When the hit determination value matches, it is determined which small hit type matches based on the hit type determination. It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed between the time when the start prize is confirmed in step 072IWS045 and the time when the variable display based on the start prize is actually started. There is. Therefore, the gaming state changes until the fluctuation display based on the start prize is actually started (for example, if a probability change jackpot occurs before the start of the fluctuation, the normal state changes to the probability change state. There are cases. Therefore, the gaming state at the start winning and the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the start winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first effective start winning command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 072IWS048).

In this embodiment, when the process of steps 072IWS046 to 072IWS048 is executed, a start winning to the first starting winning opening is generated and the winning determination process is executed, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the variable category command are executed. A set of three commands of the first effective start prize designation command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

(1st special symbol normal processing)
FIG. 9-17 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 052IWS50A). 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 052IWS51A). 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 052IWS52A).

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 052IWS53A), 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 052IWS54A). 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.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to transmit the set value command indicating the set value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 052IWS55A). In this example, by executing the process of step 052IWS55A, the setting value command is transmitted every time the fluctuation display is started, but the setting change process (process of changing the set value) when the power is turned on. The setting value command is also sent when is executed.

The timing of sending the setting value command is not limited to the one shown in this example. For example, the setting value command is configured to be transmitted at each end of the fluctuation display, or the setting value command is transmitted during the fluctuation display. It may be configured to do so.

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 052IWS56A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the state is low probability / non-KT, and the low probability / non-KT background specification command is executed. In some cases, it is determined that the state is low probability / first KT, and the low probability / first KT background specification command is executed. If the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is on, the command is high probability / first KT state. If the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off, the high probability / second KT state is determined and the high accuracy / second KT background specification command is executed. Send.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the jackpot variation of the second special symbol is in progress (step 052IWS57A). 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 052IWS69A without performing the processing after step 052IWS58A. 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 052IWS57A, 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 052IWS59A 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 052IWS57A, 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 052IWS58A 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 052IWS58A) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 052IWS59A). 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 052IWS60A), 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 052IWS61A). .. 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 052IWS62A), the jackpot type is stored (step 052IWS63A), and step 052IWS69A. Move to.

If the big hit is not made in step 052IWS60A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 052IWS64A). 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 052IWS65A), 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 052IWS65A). Step 052IWS66A). Further, the game control microcomputer 100 determines the small hit type based on the random number for determining the hit type (step 052IWS67A), and stores the small hit type (step 052IWS68A). In this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit type is determined to be small hit A (see FIG. 9-6 (A)). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS69A.

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 052IWS69A), and if it is "0", step 052IWS75A. 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 052IWS70A). It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 052IWS71A). If the value of the high base count counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 052IWS75A. 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 052IWS72A), and shortens the variation display of the special symbol. The special figure time reduction flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 052IWS73A). Further, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a lighting extension flag (state extension flag) indicating that the lighting of the right-handed display 26 is extended until the end of the fluctuation (step 052IWS74A). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS75A.

In this feature unit 077IW, 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 fluctuation 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 052IWS71A and S71B, and the high base flag is set in steps 052IWS72A and S72B. At the same time as being reset, the special time saving flag is also reset in steps 052IWS73A and S73B, and the state shifts to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

The lighting extension flag (state extension flag) is for continuing the right-handed notification and continuing the right-handed state, and although the high base state has ended as the game state, the fluctuation shortening common to the first KT state. It is a flag for making the production background common to the first KT state while making it a state.

In this example, by executing the process of step 052IWS74A or the process of step 052IWS74B described later, the high base state is caused by the start of the variation of either the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol. When the final fluctuation of the above (in this example, the 50th fluctuation display) is started, the lighting extension flag (state extension flag) is set and the fluctuation shortening state is extended. In this case, when the lighting extension flag (state extension flag) is set, whether the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol (in this example, the 50th variation display) ends. , Or the other special symbol variation display (in this example, the 51st variation display) is reset, the lighting extension flag (state extension flag) is reset, and the extension of the variation shortening state ends. Is desirable.

Then, in step 052IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern setting process (step 052IWS75A). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 052IWS75A is confirmed.

In step 052IWS59A, 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.

(1st fluctuation pattern setting process)
FIG. 9-18 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 052IWS1700A). 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. 9-7). -Refer to FIG. 9-9), since a small hit is likely to occur, 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. 9-7 (A) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT is selected (step 052IWS1701A). 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. 9-7 (B) as a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The first special symbol variation pattern table for time is selected (step 052IWS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 052IWS1701A 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. 9-7 is to be used (step 052IWS1703A). 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 052IWS1704A).

Further, when the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 052IWS1703A, 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 052IWS1705A), and the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 052IWS1706A). 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 052IWS1707A).

(1st special symbol change processing)
FIG. 9-19 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 052IWS1120A). 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 been transmitted yet, and the jackpot type. Based on the determination 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 052IWS1121A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first fluctuation time timer (step 052IWS1122A), and when the first fluctuation time timer times out (step 052IWS1123A), controls to send the first symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1123A). Step 052IWS1124A). 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 052IWS1130A).

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 052IWS1125A). 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 052IWS1126A). 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 on the second special symbol display device 4B, the process ends 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 052IWS1127A). .. 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 variation jackpot or a 6R probability variation jackpot (step 052IWS1128A). 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 052IWS63A. 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 052IWS1125A) or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y of step 052IWS1126A), 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 052IWS1127A, N of step 052IWS1128A), the CPU 103 causes the effect control CPU 120 to have the first compulsory symbol. Control is performed to send a confirmation designation command (step 052IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag and 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 052IWS1130A).

By executing the processes of steps 052IWS1125A to S1129A, in this feature unit 077IW, 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 052IWS1129A. 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 052IWS1128A), 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 052IWS1120A, the processing of steps 052IWS1121A to S1130A is skipped, and the first variable time timer of step 052IWS1122A 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 which 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 052IWS1127A). 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.

(1st special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 9-20 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the lighting extension flag is set (step 052IWS2010A). If the lighting extension flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the lighting extension flag that has been set (step 052IWS2011A). Further, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed display 26 (step 052IWS2012A), and also controls to transmit a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS2013A).

In this example, since the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, when the game state is controlled to the KT state, the person who performs the right-handed operation. Is advantageous for the player, and the right-handed display 26 is turned on. Therefore, in this example, the right-handed display 26 is turned on during the low probability / first KT state, but the 50th variation display is displayed by executing the processes of steps 052IWS69A to S74A and S69B to S74B. When starting, the low probability / first KT state is terminated to shift to the normal state (non-KT state), and the processes of steps 052IWS2010A to S2013A and S2010B to S2013B are executed to end the 50th variation display. The right-handed display 26 is turned off.

Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A (step 052IWS2014A). In this case, if the first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 052IWS1129A 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 symbol is derived and displayed.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is set (step 052IWS2015A). When the first big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets the big hit start flag indicating that the big hit is started (step 052IWS2016A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first jackpot flag (step 052IWS2017A).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed display 26 (step 052IWS2018A), and also controls to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2027A.

Step 052 By executing the processing of IWS2018A and S2019A, in this example, the right-handed display 26 is started to light when a big hit is made in the variation 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 052IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 052IWS2020A). 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 052IWS2021A). Further, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 052IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step 052IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2027A.

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 originally advantageous for the player to perform the right-handed operation during the small hit game. However, as already explained, when a small hit is made in the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit type is only a small hit A, and it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to win the special winning opening. Therefore, in this example, when a small hit occurs in the variation display of the first special symbol, the right-handed display 26 is not lit and the right-handed lighting start designation command is not transmitted.

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 052IWS2027A).

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 it is in the gate waiting state, even if the game ball wins in the first start winning opening, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is not started immediately, and it becomes the first hold memory). 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 an 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 game balls detected 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 077IW, 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.

(2nd special symbol normal processing)
FIG. 9-21 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 052IWS50B). 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 052IWS51B). 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 052IWS52B).

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 052IWS53B), 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 052IWS54B). 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.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to transmit the set value command indicating the set value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 052IWS55B). In this example, by executing the process of step 052IWS55B, the setting value command is transmitted every time the fluctuation display is started, but the setting change process (process of changing the set value) when the power is turned on. The setting value command is also sent when is executed.

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 052IWS56B). The specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step 052IWS56A 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 052IWS57B). 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 052IWS69B without performing the processing after step 052IWS58B. 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 052IWS57B, 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 052IWS59B. 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 052IWS57B, 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 052IWS58B 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 052IWS58B) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 052IWS59B). 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 052IWS60B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 052IWS61B). .. 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 052IWS62B), and the jackpot type is stored (step 052IWS63B). ), The process proceeds to step 052IWS69B.

If the big hit is not made in step 052IWS60B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (step 052IWS64B). 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 052IWS65B), 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 052IWS65B). Step 052IWS66B). Further, the game control microcomputer 100 determines the small hit type based on the random number for determining the hit type (step 052IWS67B), and stores the small hit type (step 052IWS68B). In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the small hit type is determined to be small hit B or small hit C (see FIG. 9-6 (B)). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS69B.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is "0" (step 052IWS69B), and if it is "0", the process proceeds to step 052IWS75B. 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 052IWS70B). It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 052IWS71B). If the value of the high base count counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 052IWS75B. 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 052IWS72B), and shortens the variation display of the special symbol. The special figure time reduction flag indicating that control is in progress is reset (step 052IWS73B). Further, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a lighting extension flag (state extension flag) (step 052IWS74B). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS75B.

Then, in step 052IWS75B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second fluctuation pattern setting process (step 052IWS75B). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step 052IWS75B is confirmed.

In step 052IWS59B, 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 FIGS. 9-18. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 9-18, 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 052IWS1700A, 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. 9-8 (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 variations. As the variation pattern table for determining the pattern, any one of the variation pattern tables for KT shown in FIGS. 9-8 (D) to 9-9 (I) is selected for the second special symbol variation pattern table. 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. 9-8 (D). Is selected, and if it is the 2nd to 49th variation, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 9-8 (E) is selected, and if it is the 50th variation, the second variation shown in FIG. 9-8 (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. 9-9 (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. 9-9 (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. 9-9 (I) is selected.

(2nd special symbol change processing)
FIG. 9-22 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 052IWS1120B). 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 been transmitted yet, 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 052IWS1121B).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second fluctuation time timer (step 052IWS1122B), and when the second fluctuation time timer times out (step 052IWS1123B), controls to send the second symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS1123B). Step 052IWS1124B). 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 052IWS1130B).

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 052IWS1125B). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined by, for example, 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 052IWS1126B). 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 052IWS1127B). .. 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 052IWS1128B). .. 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 052IWS63B. 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 052IWS1125B), or when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed (Y of step 052IWS1126B), 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 in step 052IWS1127B, N in step 052IWS1128B), the CPU 103 is the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed to send the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command to (step 052IWS1129B). 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 052IWS1130B).

By executing the processes of steps 052IWS1125B to S1129B, in this feature unit 077IW, 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 052IWS1129B. 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 052IWS1128B), but in this case, the first special symbol is executed. 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 052IWS1120B, the processing of steps 052IWS1121B to S1130B is skipped, and the second variable time timer of step 052IWS1122B 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 052IWS1127B). 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 game 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.

(2nd special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 9-23 is a flowchart showing the second special symbol stop process. In the second special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the lighting extension flag is set (step 052IWS2010B). If the lighting extension flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the lighting extension flag that has been set (step 052IWS2011B). Further, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed display 26 (step 052IWS2012B), and also controls to transmit a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS2013B).

Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 052IWS2014B). In this case, if the second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 052IWS1129B 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 052IWS2015B). When the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets the big hit start flag (step 052IWS2016B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second big hit flag (step 052IWS2017B).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start lighting the right-handed display 26 (step 052IWS2018B), and also controls to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS2019B). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2027B.

Step 052 By executing the processing of IWS2018B 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 052IWS2015B), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second small hit flag is set (step 052IWS2020B). 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 052IWS2021B). Further, the CPU 103 clears the second small hit flag (step 052IWS2022B).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time reduction flag is set (step 052IWS2023B). 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 052IWS2024B), and is right with respect to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed to send a lighting start designation command (step 052IWS2025B).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step 052IWS2026B). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2027B.

Step 052 By executing the processing of IWS2024B 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 052IWS2023B, 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 052IWS2027B).

(Characteristic control normal processing)
FIG. 9-24 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 052IWS2101). 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 052IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer before opening the big winning opening (step 052IWS2103), sets the opening pattern data for round 1 according to the big hit type (step 052IWS2104), and sets the round number counter indicating the number of big hit rounds to "1". "(Step 052IWS2105).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 052IWS2106).

(Waiting for gate passage)
FIG. 9-25 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 052IWS2501). 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 052IWS2502). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot start designation command (step 052IWS2503), and sets the value of the accessory control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 052IWS2504).

In this feature unit 077IW, by executing the gate passage waiting process, 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, but the game is played through the passage gate 41. The game is configured to shift to a big hit game on condition that the ball has passed and is detected by the gate switch 21.

(Processing during jackpot opening)
FIG. 9-26 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 052IWS2401). 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 052IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the large winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS2403).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V area switch 052IW106 is in the ON state (step 052IWS2404). If the V area switch 052IW106 is in the ON state, that is, if the game ball that has entered the V area 052IW104 is detected, the CPU 103 sets a V winning flag indicating that the game ball has entered the V area 052IW104. (Step 052IWS2405).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 052IWS2406). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2409. 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 052IWS2407), and the opening time timer after the subtraction times out. Check whether or not (step 052IWS2408). 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 052IWS2406) or when the open time timer times out (Y in step 052IWS2408), 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 052IWS2409). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit a display command after opening the large winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS2410). Further, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step 052IWS2411).

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 052IWS2412).

(Big hit end processing)
FIG. 9-27 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step S125) in the accessory control process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step 052IWS2200), and if the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2202. 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. The value is set (step 052IWS2201), and the process ends.

In step 052IWS2202, the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 052IWS2202). 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 052IWS2203). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 052IWS2203), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 052IWS2204). If the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag (step 052IWS2205), sets the probability change flag, and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step 052IWS2206).

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 052IWS2207). 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 052IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 052IWS63B 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 052IWS2208). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2215. In the case of a 10R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the high base flag is not set. Therefore, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game, a high probability / low base state (high). It will be controlled by 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 052IWS2209). Whether or not the 6R probability variation jackpot is achieved can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step 052IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 052IWS63B 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 052IWS2210), and further sets the special time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 052IWS2211). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 6R probability variation jackpot, if the gaming ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game, it will be 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 052IWS2502 of the gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base count counter remains 0. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot is completed, it is controlled to a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), and the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the subsequent fluctuation display. It is determined as Y in step 052IWS69A of the first special symbol normal processing and step 052IWS69B of the second special symbol normal processing, and the subtraction processing of the high base number counter of step 052IWS70A and step 052IWS70B 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 052IWS2212), and sets a special time saving flag. To the KT state (step 052IWS2213). Further, the CPU 103 sets “50” in the high base number counter (step 052IWS2214). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2215. 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 052IWS2215).

(Small hit end processing)
FIG. 9-28 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 052IWS2300), and if the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 052IWS2302. 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 052IWS2301), and the process ends.

In step 052IWS2302, the value of the small hit end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 052IWS2302). 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 052IWS2303). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step 052IWS2303), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special time reduction flag is set (step 052IWS2304). 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 052IWS2305). If the right-handed display 26 is lit, the CPU 103 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed display 26 (step 052IWS2306), and also transmits a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 052IWS2307).

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 052IWS2023B to S2025B). (See), the processing of steps 052IWS2304 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 052IWS2308).

(Transition of game state)
Here, the transition of the gaming state in the feature unit 077IW will be described. FIG. 9-29 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state transitions in the feature unit 077IW. First, in this feature unit 077IW, 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 FIGS. 9-29, when a 10R probability variable jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, if a game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game, the probability is high after the jackpot game is completed. It shifts to the low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2208). However, if the game ball does not enter the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / low base state, if a game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game, a high probability / high base state (high probability / high probability /) after the end of the jackpot game. The first KT state) is entered, and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). However, if the game ball does not enter the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. 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 052IWS2212 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 077IW, 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 FIGS. 9-29, 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 game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game. Then, after the end of the big hit game, the game shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2208). ). However, if the game ball does not enter the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), if a game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game, the probability is high after the jackpot game ends. / The high base state (high probability / first KT state) is entered, and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). However, if the game ball does not enter the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In this feature unit 077IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 6R probability variation jackpot is 30% in total (see FIG. 9-5), so that the probability is once high / high. In the base state, the high probability / high base state loops at a rate of 30%. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), the game shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the 50th variation display is completed (see steps 052IWS2212 to S2214).

As shown in FIGS. 9-29, 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 game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game. Then, after the end of the big hit game, the game shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2208). ). However, if the game ball does not enter the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), if a game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game, the probability is high after the jackpot game ends. / The high base state (high probability / first KT state) is entered, and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). However, if the game ball does not enter the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state), the game shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the 50th variation display is completed (see steps 052IWS2212 to S2214). In this feature unit 077IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming a 2R normal jackpot is 30% (see FIGS. 9-5 (D) and (E)). Once the low probability / high base state is reached, the low probability / high base state loops at a rate of 30%. 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. 9-29 shows. As shown, it shifts to a low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 052IWS69A to S73A, S69B to S73B).

As shown in FIGS. 9-29, 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 game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game. Then, after the end of the big hit game, the game shifts to the high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability / low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2208). ). However, if the game ball does not enter the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In this feature unit 077IW, 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 40 when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Since it is% (see FIGS. 9-5 (D) and (E)), once the high probability / low base state is reached, the high probability / low base state loops at a rate of 40%. In addition, when a 6R probability variation jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), if a game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game, the probability is high after the jackpot game ends. / The high base state (high probability / first KT state) is entered, and the high probability / high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 052IWS2204 to S2206, S2209 to S2211). However, if the game ball does not enter the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state), the game shifts to a low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability / high base state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs or the 50th variation display is completed (see steps 052IWS2212 to S2214).

In addition, in FIG. 9-29, 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, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the jackpot game, it shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). become. Further, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, 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 FIGS. 9-29, 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 big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, 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 FIGS. 9-29, 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 big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, 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 FIGS. 9-29, 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 big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, the state shifts to a high probability / low base state (high probability / second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variation big hit occurs, if the game ball enters the V region 052IW104 during the big hit game, 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.

(Ordinary symbol process processing)
Next, a normal symbol process process (step S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 9-30 is a flowchart showing an example of ordinary symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process processing, when the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 and the gate switch 21 is turned on (step 052IWS5111), Control is performed to transmit the gate passage designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 052IWS5112). Then, the CPU 103 executes the gate switch passing process (step 052IWS5113).

In the feature unit 077IW, when the process of steps 052IWS5111 to S5113 is executed and the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected, the gate passage designation command is transmitted. In this feature unit 077IW, the passing gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate and also plays a role of an operating area. Regardless of whether or not, the gate passage specification command is sent.

Then, the CPU 103 executes one of the processes shown in steps 052IWS5100 to S5104 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

In this feature unit 077IW, when the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41 is detected in step 052IWS5111, the gate switch passing process of step 052IWS5113 is executed regardless of whether or not the gate is waiting for passage. Normally, the variable display of the symbol is executed, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed only when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 when it is not in the gate waiting state, and even if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the gate passing waiting state, the normal symbol is executed. It may be configured not to execute the variable display of.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, the passing gate 41 is used as a gate for both the normal start area and the operating area, but the special symbol process process (see steps S25A and S25B) is normally performed in the timer interrupt process. Since it is executed before the symbol process process (see step S26), the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41 as the normal starting area is performed after the detection process of the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41 as the operating region is performed. Detection processing is performed. Therefore, the process for starting the big hit game can be executed quickly.

Gate switch passage processing (step 052IWS5113): In the CPU 103, the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter (counter for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41) is the maximum value (in this example, "gate passage storage number". 4 ”) is confirmed. If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by +1. The LED of the normal figure hold indicator 25C is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 103 performs a process of extracting the value of the random number for determining the normal symbol hit and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of stored gates.

Normal symbol normal processing (step 052IWS5100): When the CPU 103 is in a state where the fluctuation of the normal symbol can be started (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step 052IWS5100, specifically, the normal symbol In the case where the display 20 does not display the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 20 is not being opened / closed, the gate passage memory is stored. Check the value of the number. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory counter is confirmed. If the number of stored gates is not 0, it is determined whether or not to make a hit (whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol). Then, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "1") indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 052IWS5101).

Normal symbol variation processing (step 052IWS5101): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer and starts the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "2") indicating the normal symbol stop processing (step 052IWS5102).

Normal symbol stop processing (step 052IWS5102): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, confirms whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a hit symbol. If it is not a hit symbol (if it is a missed symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "0") indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step 052IWS5100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the time before opening the normal electric accessory is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "3") indicating the normal electric accessory opening preprocessing (step 052IWS5103).

Pre-processing for opening the normal electric accessory (step 052IWS5103): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal electric accessory operation time in the normal symbol process timer and sets the timer. Is started, and the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "4") indicating the normal electric accessory operation process (step 052IWS5104).

Normal electric accessory operation process (step 052IWS5104): The CPU 103 measures the normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, the variable winning ball device 6B is closed. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, "0") indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step 052IWS5100).

(Normal pattern normal processing)
FIG. 9-31 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol normal process (step 052IWS5100). In the normal symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by checking the count value of the gate passing storage number counter (step 052IWS5121). If the number of gate passage memories is 0 (Y in step 052IWS5121), the process ends as it is. If the gate-passing storage number is not 0 (N in step 052IWS5121), the CPU 103 reads out the normal symbol hit determination random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate-passing storage number = 1 (step 052IWS5122). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the gate passage storage counter by 1, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 052IWS5123). That is, the random value for normal symbol hit determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing storage number = n-1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random symbols for normal symbol hit determination stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of gate-passing storages are always extracted is the order of the number of gate-passing storages = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It is designed to match.

Next, the CPU 103 uses a normal symbol determination table for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol, and performs a lottery process based on a random number (random number value for determining whether to hit a normal symbol) to determine whether or not to hit a normal symbol. (Step 052IWS5127). In this feature unit 077IW, in step 052IWS5127, the CPU 103 is uniformly 99/100 regardless of whether it is in the probabilistic state, the KT state, or the high base state. It is decided to make it a normal symbol with a probability.

In step 052IWS5127, when the read normal symbol hit determination random value is within the hit range (when it is a hit), the CPU 103 sets the hit symbol as a display result (step 052IWS5128), and proceeds to step 052IWS5130. Further, in step 052IWS5127, when the read normal symbol hit determination random value is not within the hit range (when it is out of the range), the CPU 103 sets the outlier symbol as the display result (step 052IWS5129), and proceeds to step 052IWS5130.

In step 052IWS5130, if the high base flag is set, the CPU 103 sets 0.2 seconds as the normal symbol fluctuation time in the normal symbol process timer (Y, S5131 in step 052IWS5130). If the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 1.0 second as the normal symbol fluctuation time is set in the normal symbol process timer (N, S5132 in step 052IWS5130).

Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically, “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation process (step 052IWS5101) (step 052IWS5133).

(Normal symbol stop processing)
FIG. 9-32 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol stop process (step 052IWS5102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 052IWS3701). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 052IWS3702). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 052IWS3702), the process ends as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step 052IWS3702), the CPU 103 determines whether the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol (in step 052IWS5127). (Whether or not it was determined) is confirmed (step 052IWS3703). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol is confirmed by, for example, setting the normal symbol hit determination flag when it is determined to be a hit in step 052IWS5127, and checking whether or not the flag is set. Can be done.

When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol (N in step 052IWS3703), the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating normal symbol normal processing (step 052IWS5100) (step 052IWS5100). Specifically, it is updated to "0") (step 052IWS3708).

In step 052IWS3703, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol (Y in step 052IWS3703), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 052IWS3704), and if it is set, it is set. That is, in the case of the first KT state, 0.1 second is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before opening the normal electric accessory (step 052IWS3706). If the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 2.6 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before opening the normal electric accessory (step 052IWS3705). ..

Next, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “3”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory opening preprocessing (step 052IWS5103) (step 052IWS3707).

(Ordinary electric accessory pre-opening treatment)
FIG. 9-33 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory opening pretreatment (step 052IWS5103). In the normal electric accessory opening preprocessing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step 052IWS3801). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (step 052IWS3802). If the normal symbol process timer has not timed out (N in step 052IWS3802), the process ends as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the time before opening the normal electric accessory has elapsed (Y in step 052IWS3802), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (step 052IWS3803). , That is, in the first KT state, 5.5 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory opening time in the normal symbol process timer (step 052IWS3805). When the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 0.2 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory opening time (step 052IWS3804).

As described above, in the feature unit 077IW, 5.5 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory opening time in the first KT state, and 0.2 seconds is set as the normal electric accessory opening time in the normal state or the second KT state. By doing so, the first KT state is in a state in which it is easier to win a start prize in the second start winning opening than in the normal state or the second KT state. Therefore, the first KT state is configured so that the game ball is less likely to reach the special variable winning ball device 17 provided downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B than in the normal state or the second KT state.

It should be noted that the control method for facilitating the start winning in the second starting winning opening when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to that shown in the feature unit 077IW. For example, in the case of the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened more times than in the case of the normal state or the second KT state (for example, the variable winning ball device in the normal state or the second KT state). The number of times of opening of 6B may be set to 1 time, whereas the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 6B may be set to 2 times in the first KT state). By doing so, in the case of the first KT state, by increasing the number of times the variable winning ball device 6B is opened, it is possible to facilitate the starting winning in the second starting winning opening.

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

Next, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B to the open state (step 052IWS3806). Specifically, the solenoid 81 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 6B.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step 052IWS5104) (step 052IWS3807).

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. 9-34 to 9-37 are flowcharts showing specific examples 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 052IWS611). 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 052IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 052IWS613). The reason for +2 is to read 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a set value command (step 052IWS614), the effect control CPU 0120 stores the set value indicated by the received set value command in the set value storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step). 052IWS615).

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 052IWS616), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 052IWS617). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 052IWS618).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step 052IWS619), 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 052IWS620). ).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command, first compulsory symbol confirmation designation command, second compulsory symbol confirmation designation command) (step 052IWS621). ), The effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 052IWS622). 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 052IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 controls to start displaying the right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 052IWS624). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 052IWS625).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 052IWS626), 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 052IWS627). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 052IWS628).

In this example, by executing the process of steps 052IWS624 and S627, the right-handed display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the big hit game.

In addition, for example, by changing the display mode (for example, the display color) of the right-handed display displayed during the big hit game, the setting value suggestion effect suggesting the current set value may be executed. For example, when the right-handed display is started in step 052IWS624, the right-handed display of the white display color is normally started, but when it is decided to execute the set value suggestion effect, the set value "1" is set. If is, the right-handed display of the blue display color is started at a relatively high rate, and if the setting value is "2", the right-handed display of the green display color is started at a relatively high rate. , When the setting value is "3", the right-handed display of the yellow display color is started at a relatively high rate, and when the setting value is "4", the right of the orange display color is relatively high. When the setting value is "5", the right-handed display of the red display color is started at a relatively high rate, and when the setting value is "6", the right-handed display is started at a relatively high rate. Right-handed display of the rainbow-colored display color may be started.

Further, for example, it is configured to continuously execute the right-handed display even during the KT state after the big hit game ends, and the display mode (for example, display color) of the right-handed display is changed at the timing of the end of the big hit game. It may be configured to perform a value suggestion effect.

Further, for example, the left-handed display is configured to start when the fluctuation display of 50 times is ended in the low-probability / first KT state and the state shifts to the normal state (low-probability / low-base state), and the left-handed display is started. The display mode (for example, the display color) of the display may be changed to execute the set value suggestion effect. When the control of the gaming state is switched in such a form, the set value suggestion effect may be configured to be executable.

If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step 052IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step 052IWS630).

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step 052IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit end designation command reception flag (step 052IWS632).

If the received effect control command is a display command during the opening of the big winning opening (step 052IWS633), the effect control CPU 120 is the number of winnings for counting the number of game balls that have won the big winning opening during the round of the big hit game. The value of the counter is reset (cleared to 0) (step 052IWS634). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag for opening the big winning opening, which specifies that the big winning opening is being opened (it is a round period during the big hit game) (step 052IWS635).

In this example, by executing the process of step 052IWS634, the value of the winning number counter is cleared to 0 at the timing of receiving the large winning opening opening display command (timing to start the round), which is extremely rare. Even if an over-winning is detected during the interval period after the end of the round period, the value is counted in the winning number counter.

If the received effect control command is a display command after opening the large winning opening (step 052IWS636), the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag after opening the large winning opening that specifies that it is an interval period after opening the large winning opening. (Step 052IWS637).

If the received effect control command is a right-handed lighting start designation command (step 052IWS638), the effect control CPU 120 controls to start lighting the right-handed lighting notification LED 37 (step 052IWS639).

If the received effect control command is a right-handed lighting end designation command (step 052IWS640), the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the lighting of the right-handed notification LED 37 (step 052IWS641).

If the received effect control command is any of the symbol specification commands (step 072IWS001), the effect control CPU 101 inputs the received symbol specification command to the first empty read-ahead determination result command storage area formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area of (step 072IWS002).

If the received effect control command is any of the variable category commands (step 072IWS003), the effect control CPU 101 transmits the received variable category command to each storage area of the look-ahead determination result command storage area formed in the RAM. Of these, it is stored in the storage area where the latest symbol specification command is stored (step 072IWS004).

If the received effect control command is the first valid start prize designation command or the second valid start prize designation command (step 072IWS005), the effect control CPU 101 receives the first valid start prize designation command or the second valid start prize designation command. The designated command is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command is stored in each storage area of the look-ahead determination result command storage area formed in the RAM (step 072IWS006).

If the received effect control command is a low accuracy / non-KT background designation command (step 052IWS642), 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 052IWS643). 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 052IWS644). Further, the effect control CPU 120 is a prize for counting the cumulative number of prize balls paid out based on winning the big prize opening and the special winning opening during the big hit game and the high probability / second KT state. If the ball number counter is set, the value of the prize ball number counter is reset (cleared to 0) (step 052IWS645a). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to erase the prize ball number display if the prize ball number display is displayed on the image display device 5 (step 052IWS645b). In addition, the prize ball number display is realized by the total number of acquired number display image 158F001, the history icon image 158F002, etc., which will be described later. It is a display of the cumulative number of prize balls paid out based on this.

In this example, a game ball wins a prize in the big prize opening during a big hit game (except during a big hit game based on a 2R probability variable big hit or a 2R normal big hit), or a game is played in a special winning opening during a high probability / second KT state. When a ball wins a prize, the value of the prize ball count counter is cumulatively updated (see step 052IWS660, S667), but the processing of step 052IWS645 is executed, so that the gaming state has a low probability / The value of the prize ball count counter is cleared to 0 when the fluctuation display of 50 times is completed after the high base state (low probability / first KT state) is reached and the low probability / low base state is reached.

If the received effect control command is a low accuracy / first KT background designation command (step 052IWS646), 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 052IWS647). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first KT state flag (step 052IWS648), and if it is set, the high probability state flag indicating that it is in a high probability state and the second KT state indicating that it is in a second KT state. Reset the 2KT status flag (step 052IWS649).

If the received effect control command is a high-accuracy / first KT background designation command (step 052IWS650), 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 052IWS651). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the first KT state flag (step 052IWS652), and resets the second KT state flag if set (step 052IWS653).

If the received effect control command is a high-accuracy / second KT background designation command (step 052IWS654), the effect control CPU 120 displays 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 the image (red background image) (step 052IWS655). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 052IWS656), and resets the first KT state flag if set (step 052IWS657).

If the received effect control command is a large winning opening winning designation command (step 077IWS658), the effect control CPU 120 adds 15 to the value of the prize ball counter (step 077IWS659). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a large winning opening winning flag indicating that a game ball has been won in the large winning opening (step 077IWS660). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes a prize ball number display process for displaying the acquired prize balls (077IWS662).

By executing the processes of steps 077IWS658 to S660, in this example, the value of the prize ball counter is updated based on the fact that the prize is won in the big prize opening during the big hit game. Then, the prize ball number display is updated by executing the prize ball number display process of step 077IWS662.

If the received effect control command is a special winning opening winning designation command (step 077IWS665), the effect control CPU 120 adds 15 to the value of the prize ball counter (step 052IWS666). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a special winning opening winning flag indicating that a game ball has been won in the special winning opening (step 077IWS667). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes a prize ball number display process for displaying the acquired prize balls (077IWS662).

By executing the processes of steps 052IWS665 to S667, in this example, the value of the prize ball counter is updated based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening. Then, the prize ball number display is updated by executing the prize ball number display process of step 077IWS662.

In this embodiment, the case where the number of prize balls is the same 15 when the game ball is won in the large winning opening and when the game ball is won in the special winning opening is shown. Not limited to the mode. For example, when a game ball wins in the big prize opening, the number of prize balls is set to 15, while when a game ball wins in the special winning opening, the number of prize balls is set to 10. May be good.

If the received effect control command is a customer-waiting demo display specification command (step 077IWS669), the effect control CPU 120 sets a demo specification command reception flag indicating that the customer-waiting demo display specification command has been received (step 077IWS670). ..

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 052IWS671). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 052IWS611.

(Display of the number of prize balls)
Next, an effect drawing for displaying the number of prize balls in the feature unit 077IW will be described. In the feature unit 077IW, the display mode of the prize ball as the game value given according to various game states is different. How to display in each game state will be described below. FIG. 9-38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode during the jackpot state and the KT state.

As shown in FIG. 9-38 (A), during the 10R probability variation big hit game, the big hit effect is executed on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, the numerical value of the total number of acquisitions display image 158F001 on the upper right of the screen is added and updated based on the game ball that won the big prize opening during the big hit game. The total acquired number display image 158F001 is displayed until it is controlled to the normal state. During the big hit game, the numerical value of the total acquired number display image 158F001 is updated by adding 15 pt every time the game ball wins the big prize opening. After the 10R probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. 9-38 (A), it is controlled to the second KT state as shown in FIG. 9-38 (B).

As shown in FIG. 9-38 (B), during the second KT state, the history icon image 158F002 showing the history of the previously controlled 10R probability variation jackpot is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In the history icon image 158F002, a numerical value (Fig. 9-38 (B)) showing the number of prize balls given in the 10R probability variation big hit game state before being controlled to the second KT state is shown below the character of "big hit". In the example, "1500"; hereinafter also referred to as the acquisition number display) and a numerical value indicating the number of fluctuations after the jackpot game state ("1G" in the example shown in FIG. 9-38 (B); hereinafter also referred to as the fluctuation number display). ) Is displayed together. Further, in the total acquisition number display image 158F001, a numerical value indicating that 1500 pieces have been acquired, which is the same as the history icon image 158F002, is displayed. Further, the history icon image 158F002 and the total acquisition number display image 158F001 are displayed with priority over the effect images performed during the variable display (excluding specific effects such as the super reach effect described later). The effect image is not displayed superimposed on the history icon image 158F002 or the total acquired number display image 158F001). In the example shown in FIGS. 9-38, the winning number display indicating the number of prize balls and the fluctuation number display indicating the number of fluctuations are expressed by alphanumerical characters, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and for example, a meter. It may be expressed by display, color, pattern, character, or the like.

When a small hit occurs during the second KT state, it is displayed as shown in FIG. 9-38 (C). When a small hit occurs as shown in FIGS. 9-38 (C), a small hit image 158F003 of "small hit occurs!" Is displayed as a prize ball increase image on the screen of the image display device 5, and "small hit image 158F003" is displayed. The prize ball image 158F004 of "+15" is displayed. Further, the acquired number display of the history icon image 158F002 is updated and displayed by immediately reflecting the number of prize balls due to the small hit given during the second KT state (example shown in FIG. 9-38 (C)). Then "1845"). In addition, the total number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game and the second KT state is displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001. The fluctuation number display of the history icon image 158F002 is updated and displayed every time the fluctuation display is performed after the 10R probability variation jackpot game (“24G” in the example shown in FIG. 9-38 (C)). For example, in the variable display start setting process, a process of updating the variation number display of the history icon image 158F002 is executed.

Here, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 changes stepwise depending on the total number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state. For example, the display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 0 to 200 is a white display, and the display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 201 to 400 is a blue display, and the second KT. The display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the state is 401 to 600 is red, and the display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 601 or more is rainbow-colored. In this way, the display mode changes every time the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state increases by 200. FIG. 9-38 (C) shows a state in which the history icon image 158F002 is displayed in blue. The display mode of the history icon image 158F002 may be changed stepwise depending on the total number of acquisitions including during the big hit game.

Further, the display mode of the change number display of the history icon image 158F002 changes stepwise according to the change number. For example, in the display mode when the number of fluctuations in the second KT state is 0 to 49, alphanumericals indicating the number of fluctuations are displayed without a mark, and when the number of fluctuations in the second KT state is 59 to 99, the display mode is displayed. In the mode, the alphanumericals indicating the number of fluctuations are displayed surrounded by a quadrangle, and in the display mode when the number of fluctuations in the second KT state is 100 or more, the alphanumericals indicating the number of fluctuations are displayed surrounded by a circle. Will be done. In this way, the display mode changes every time the number of fluctuations in the second KT state increases by 50. With such a configuration, the variation number display is displayed according to the variation number between big hits. Therefore, the player can intuitively recognize the number of fluctuations until the big hit occurs. In addition to such a configuration, when a predetermined condition regarding the number of fluctuations between jackpots is satisfied (for example, when a number of jackpots with less than a predetermined number of fluctuations or a predetermined number of fluctuations occurs several times, or when a plurality of jackpots occur. When the numbers are continuous (so-called consecutive villas), the fact may be further notified.

Next, when the 6R probability variation jackpot is won during the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (D), an effect indicating the 6R probability variation jackpot is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. During the 6R probability change big hit, the numerical value of the total number of acquisition display image 158F001 on the upper right of the screen is added and updated based on the game ball that won the big winning opening during the big hit game. Even during the 6R probability variation jackpot, the history icon image 158F002 may be displayed separately for the 10R probability variation jackpot and the 6R probability variation jackpot, and the numerical value of the history icon image 158F002 for the 6R probability variation jackpot may be added and updated.

Next, a case where the first KT state is controlled after the end of the 6R probability variation jackpot will be described. When the 6R probability variation jackpot game is completed, two history icon images 158F002 are displayed as shown in FIG. 9-38 (E). Further, the total number of the two history icon images 158F002 is displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001. In the history icon image 158F002, one section from the start of the big hit to the start of the next big hit is displayed as one section. In the history icon image 158F002 on the left side corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot, the total number of prize balls during the 10R probability variation jackpot and the total number of prize balls acquired by the small hit game during the second KT state are below the characters of "big hit". The number of acquisitions is displayed (“1845” in the example shown in FIG. 9-38 (E)), and the number of fluctuations executed until the next 6R probability variation jackpot is started is displayed as the number of fluctuations (FIG. 9-38). In the example shown in (E), it is displayed as "25G"). Further, in the history icon image 158F002 on the right side corresponding to the 6R probability variation jackpot, the number of prize balls during the 6R probability variation jackpot is displayed below the characters "hit" and "1st KT" (Fig. 9-38 (E)). In the example shown, it is displayed as "900"). Since the history icon image 158F002 on the right side corresponds to the 6R probability variation big hit that triggers the transition to the first KT state, the fluctuation number display indicating the number of fluctuations after the big hit game is not displayed. That is, in the present feature unit 077IW, in the second KT state where the longer the duration is preferable for the player, the fluctuation number display until the next big hit starts is displayed, but the shorter the duration is preferable for the player. In the 1KT state, the fluctuation number display until the next big hit starts is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the display of the number of fluctuations in the first KT state, which is useless information that may make the player uncomfortable by displaying the information.

Although not shown in FIGS. 9-38, in addition to the case of shifting to the first KT state (high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)) after the 6R probability variation jackpot, the 2R normal jackpot Even when the state shifts to the first KT state (low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT state)) later, the change number display indicating the number of changes after the big hit game is not displayed on the history icon image.

Further, in the example of FIGS. 9-38, in the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot that triggers the transition to the second KT state, the character "big hit" is displayed, which triggers the transition to the first KT state. In the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 6R probability variation jackpot, the characters "hit" and "first KT" are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and the jackpot type may be displayed as characters. For example, in the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 10R probability variation jackpot (shift to the 2nd KT state after the jackpot game), the characters "10R probability variation" and "2nd KT" are displayed, and the 6R probability variation jackpot (shift to the 1st KT state after the jackpot game) is displayed. In the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to), the characters "6R probability change" and "1st KT" are displayed, and in the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 2R probability change big hit (shift to the 2nd KT state after the big hit game), "2R probability change". Even if the characters "2R probability change" and "1st KT" are displayed in the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the 2R probability change big hit (shift to the 1st KT state after the big hit game), the characters "2R probability change" are displayed. good. By doing so, the jackpot type can be easily recognized as history information.

Further, FIG. 9-38 (E) shows the screen of the image display device 5 when a small hit occurs during the first KT state. In the first KT state, even if a small hit occurs, the numerical values of the total acquired number display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 are not added and updated. If a small hit occurs during the first KT state, only one of the total acquired number display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 may be updated.

After that, when a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (F), an effect indicating the 10R probability variation jackpot is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. During the 10R probability change big hit, the numerical value of the total number of acquisition display image 158F001 on the upper right of the screen is added and updated based on the game ball that won the big winning opening during the big hit game. After the 10R probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. 9-38 (F), the state is controlled to the second KT state as shown in FIG. 9-38 (G).

As shown in FIG. 9-38 (G), three history icon images 158F002 are displayed in the second KT state. The history icon image 158F002 on the left side corresponding to the first 10R probability variation jackpot was acquired by the number of prize balls during the first 10R probability variation jackpot and the small hit game during the second KT state below the characters of "big hit". The total number of prize balls is displayed as the number of acquisitions (“1845” in the example shown in FIG. 9-38 (G)), and the number of fluctuations until the next 6R probability variation jackpot is started is displayed as the number of fluctuations (FIG. In the example shown in 9-38 (G), it is displayed as "25G"). In addition, in the history icon image 158F002 in the center corresponding to the 6R probability variation jackpot, the number of prize balls during the 6R probability variation jackpot is displayed below the characters "hit" and "1st KT" (Fig. 9-38 (G)). In the example shown, it is displayed as "900"). In addition, in the history icon image 158F002 on the right side corresponding to the second 10R probability variation jackpot, the number of prize balls during the second 10R probability variation jackpot is displayed below the character "big hit" (Fig. 9-38 (G). ) Is displayed, and the number of fluctuations executed after the second 10R probability variation jackpot game is displayed as the number of fluctuations displayed (“1G” in the example shown in FIG. 9-38 (G)). .. Further, the total number of the three history icon images 158F002 is displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001 (“4245” in the example shown in FIG. 9-38 (G)).

When a small hit occurs during the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (H), a small hit image 158F003 of "small hit occurs!" And a prize ball image of "+15" are displayed. 158F004 is displayed. Further, the acquisition number display of the history icon image 158F002 on the right side is updated and displayed by immediately reflecting the number of prize balls due to the small hit given during the second KT state (FIG. 9-38 (H)). In the example, "2220"). In the second KT state this time, 720 prize balls are generated. Therefore, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 on the right side is changed to the rainbow-colored display mode. In addition, the total number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game and the second KT state is displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001 (“4965” in the example shown in FIG. 9-38 (H)). The fluctuation number display of the history icon image 158F002 on the right side is updated and displayed every time the fluctuation display is performed after the second 10R probability variation jackpot game state (“100G” in the example of FIG. 9-38 (H)). ). In the example of FIG. 9-38 (H), the number of fluctuations in the second KT state after the second 10R probability variation jackpot game is 100G. Therefore, the display mode of the number of fluctuations display is changed to a mode in which the alphanumericals indicating the number of fluctuations are surrounded by a circle.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-38, the number of fluctuations in the second KT state during the jackpot is displayed as the number of fluctuations, but for example, the total number of fluctuations in each second KT state is also added. , May be displayed during the second KT state or at a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of the second KT state). Further, when the state shifts to the normal state, those counts may be reset.

In this feature unit 077IW, the first state (for example, low probability state and non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state)) or low probability and first KT state in which the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value set. (Low probability / 1st KT state)) and 2nd state (for example, high probability and 1st KT state (high probability / 1st KT state) and high probability and 2nd KT state (high probability / 2nd KT state)) It is possible. Then, as described above, the second state is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than the first state (for example, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state, and the frequency of jackpots is high. See Figures 9-3 and 9-4). Further, in the second state, there is a large difference in the probability that at least the first set value and the second set value are controlled to the advantageous state among the plurality of set values as compared with the first state (for example, in the high probability state). , The difference in the jackpot probability for each setting is large compared to the low probability state (that is, the difference in the jackpot probability between the set values is large). See FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4). Therefore, in the second state, the difference in the jackpot probability for each setting is larger than in the first state, and it is easy for the player to guess the set value.

In a configuration in which the jackpot probability differs depending on the set value, the number of fluctuations until the jackpot gaming state is controlled is a factor suggesting the setting. If the setting is suggested in the first state where the difference in the jackpot probability between the first set value and the second set value is not large (that is, it is difficult for the player to guess the set value), it may be difficult to understand. be. Therefore, in the second state, the feature unit 077IW is configured to display information regarding the jackpot gaming state controlled during the second state and the period until the jackpot gaming state is controlled (for example). , The history icon image 158F002 (including the acquisition number display and the fluctuation number display) corresponding to the generated jackpot is displayed. See FIGS. 9-38). With such a configuration, it is possible to make an easy-to-understand setting suggestion.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (C), the prize ball given during the second KT state and the prize ball given in the 10R probability variation jackpot gaming state before being controlled to the second KT state are combined. It can be displayed as a history icon image 158F002. By doing so, it is possible to suitably control the display of the prize ball acquired in the 10R probability variation jackpot game state and the display of the prize ball acquired in the second KT state. For example, the history icon image 158F002 displays the number of prize balls acquired in the 10R probability variation jackpot before entering the second KT state and the number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state, so how many prizes are awarded in this section. It is easy to know if there was a ball.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (B), the prize ball given in the 10R probability variation jackpot gaming state before being controlled to the second KT state can be displayed as the history icon image 158F002. In this way, the history of the awarded prize balls can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (C), the prize ball due to the small hit given to the history icon image 158F002 during the second KT state can be immediately updated and displayed. By doing so, the history of the prize balls given in the series of sections can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (C), the number of fluctuations until the next big hit is started can be updated and displayed on the history icon image 158F002. By doing so, the history of the number of fluctuations executed in a series of sections (particularly, the second KT state) can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (G), after the big hit game state, the first KT state (high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state)) and low probability / high base state (low probability / first KT). When controlled by the state)), the history icon image 158F002 does not display the number of fluctuations until the next big hit is started. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate useless information that may make the player uncomfortable by displaying the information.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-38, it is possible to display the total acquired number display image 158F001 in the section of the continuous big hit gaming state different from the section targeted by the history icon image 158F002. By doing so, the history of the prize balls given in the section of the continuous big hit game state can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-38 (C) and 9-38 (H), when the number of prize balls given in the second KT state is equal to or greater than the numerical value determined as a predetermined stage, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 is staged. It is controlled to change the color according to. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of superiority by the display mode of the history icon image 158F002.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (H), the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 is controlled to be changed stepwise according to the number of fluctuations in the second KT state. By doing so, it is possible to easily recognize the amount of fluctuation. Further, in the second KT state where small hits occur more frequently than in the first KT state, the longer the controlled period is, the more profit is obtained. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the large number of fluctuations. It can give a sense of superiority. Further, by comparing the number of prize balls due to the small hit with the number of fluctuations until the big hit, the player can predict the relationship between the length between the big hits and the number of prize balls due to the small hit. In addition to the number of fluctuations in the second KT state, the number of small hits may be displayed. For example, when the small hit probability is configured to be different for each setting, the set value can be estimated from the relationship between the number of fluctuations in the second KT state and the number of small hits and the number of prize balls due to small hits. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (E), the prize balls given when the small hit game state is controlled during the first KT state other than the second KT state are additionally displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001. It is controlled not to. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the current state from being mistaken for the second KT state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-38 (E), the prize ball given during the second KT state and the prize ball given during the 6R probability variation jackpot game after being controlled to the second KT state are combined. It can be displayed as a history icon image 158F002. By doing so, it is possible to preferably control the display showing the prize balls acquired during the jackpot game and the display indicating the prize balls acquired during the second KT state.

Next, a process of displaying the prize balls acquired in each gaming state will be described. 9-39 to 9-41 are flowcharts showing the prize ball number display processing.

In the prize ball number display process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the super reach effect based on the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed (step 077IWS001). When the super reach effect based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the prize ball number display such as the history icon image (including the acquisition number display and the fluctuation number display) and the total acquisition number display image is hidden. (Step 077IWS002), and the process is terminated.

In the second KT state, the frequency of executing the variable display which is a small hit becomes high, and the total number of acquired numbers display image 158F001 or every time the prize ball is given due to the increase in the number of executions of the variable display or the occurrence of the small hit. Since the prize ball number display such as the history icon image 158F002 is updated and displayed, the interest is enhanced. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display with the super reach effect, which has a relatively long fluctuation time, is executed, the number of fluctuations does not increase during that time, and the number of prize balls does not increase due to small hits. Since the prize ball number display is not updated (that is, the period during which the player does not feel that he / she is making a profit is extended), the player may be uncomfortable. Therefore, in the present feature unit 077IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-42, when the super reach effect based on the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the prize balls such as the total acquired number display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 are executed. Hide the number display. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware that it is a period in which profits cannot be obtained even though he is in the second KT state, and it is possible to prevent the player from being uncomfortable. can.

Further, in the super reach effect, the display area in which the total acquired number display image 158F001, the history icon image 158F002, and the hold display 077IW002 are displayed (for example, the display area including these images can be distinguished from other display areas. As described above, the image may be surrounded by a frame, may have a special background color, or may exist in a display device provided separately from the image display device 5). Is executed according to the mode of displaying. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a super reach effect without impairing the effect. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-42, the active display 077IW001 continues to be displayed even during the execution of the super reach effect based on the variable display of the second special symbol, but is not displayed like the hold display 077IW002 and the like. You may try to. Further, the feature unit 077IW is configured to hide the prize ball number display when the super reach effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to the super reach effect, and a specific effect (for example, step-up) is used. The prize ball number display may be hidden when the advance notice effect, the pseudo-continuous effect, etc.) are being executed.

When the super reach effect based on the variation display of the second special symbol is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 controls to display the prize ball number display (step 077IWS002). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the large winning opening winning flag is set (step 158FS001). If the big winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if the winning opening has been won (Y in step 158FS001)), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big winning opening winning flag (step). 158FS002), the process proceeds to step 158FS003. On the other hand, if the big winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if the winning opening is not generated (N in step 158FS001)), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS008.

In step 158FS003, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the prize ball increase effect executing flag indicating that the prize ball increase effect is being executed is set. If the prize ball increase effect execution flag is set (that is, if the prize ball increase effect is already being executed (Y in step 158FS003)), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS009. On the other hand, if the prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the prize ball increase effect is not yet executed (N in step 158FS003)), the effect control CPU 120 is totally acquired in the image display device 5. An effect of increasing the number display (numerical value of the total acquired number display image 158F001) is started (step 158FS004). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the prize ball increase effect execution flag (step 158FS005). Then, the process proceeds to step 158FS006.

In step 158FS006, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current game is a 10R probability variation jackpot. When the current game is a 10R probability variation jackpot (Y in step 158FS006), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot icon display flag (step 158FS007), and proceeds to step 158FS011. On the other hand, when the current game is not a 10R probability variation jackpot (N in step 158FS006), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS011 without performing the process of step 158FS007. By the processing of step 158FS006 and step 158FS007, the history icon image 158F002 is displayed every time the 10R probability variation jackpot is controlled. Whether or not it is a 10R probability variation jackpot may be confirmed by checking the value of the display result specification command.

The jackpot icon (history icon image 158F002) may be displayed for each jackpot regardless of the type of jackpot. In such a case, it is desirable that the display mode of the jackpot icon (history icon image 158F002) differs depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, a flag may be set for each type of jackpot, and the set flag may be confirmed in step 158FS006 to display the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the type of jackpot by the process of step 158FS007. Further, when the control is performed in the second KT state, the numerical value of the history icon corresponding to the immediately preceding 10R probability variation jackpot may be updated.

In step 158FS008, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball increase effect executing flag is set. When the prize ball increase effect execution flag is set (Y in step 158FS008), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS009. On the other hand, when the prize ball increase effect executing flag is not set (N in step 158FS008), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS011.

In step 158FS009, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball increase effect has been completed. When the prize ball increase effect is completed (Y in step 158FS009), the effect control CPU 120 resets the prize ball increase effect executing flag (step 158FS010), and proceeds to step 158FS011. On the other hand, when the prize ball increase effect is not completed (N in step 158FS009), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS011 without performing the process of step 158FS010. Whether or not it is the end timing of the prize ball increase effect is determined by, for example, setting a timer for measuring the effect period of the prize ball increase effect when starting the prize ball increase effect. Can be determined by checking whether or not has timed out.

In step 158FS011, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set. If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if winning to the special winning opening 24 has occurred (Y in step 158FS011)), the effect control CPU 120 resets the special winning opening winning flag (that is,). Step 158FS012) and step 158FS013. On the other hand, if the special winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if the special winning opening 24 has not been won (N in step 158FS011)), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS025.

In step 158FS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second KT state flag is set. If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state (Y in step 158FS013)), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS014. On the other hand, if the second KT state flag is not set (N in step 158FS013), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS023.

In step 158FS023, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first KT state flag is set. When the first KT state flag is set (Y in step 158FS023), the effect control CPU 120 is set to no effect (step 158FS024), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the first KT state flag is not set (N in step 158FS023), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process without performing the process of step 158FS024.

Further, in step 158FS014, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the value of the winning number counter of the special winning opening, and proceeds to step 158FS015. The number of counts to the special winning opening is stored for each winning. In step 158FS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of prize balls in the second KT state is equal to or greater than a numerical value determined as a predetermined step. When the number of prize balls in the second KT state is equal to or greater than the numerical value determined as a predetermined stage (Y in step 158FS015), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the icon to a color according to the stage. (Step 158FS016), the process proceeds to step 158FS017. On the other hand, when the number of prize balls in the second KT state is less than the numerical value determined as a predetermined step (N in step 158FS015), the effect control CPU 120 does not perform the process of step 158FS016 and takes step 158FS017. Move to.

In step 158FS017, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning effect executing flag is set. When the winning effect executing flag is set (Y in step 158FS017), the effect control CPU 120 increments the winning effect waiting number counter by +1 (step 158FS018), and proceeds to step 158FS025. On the other hand, when the winning effect executing flag is not set (N in step 158FS017), the effect control CPU 120 displays "small hits!" As a prize ball increase image on the screen of the image display device 5 as a prize ball increase display. The small hit image 158F003 of "" is displayed, and the prize ball image 158F004 of "+15" is displayed (step 158FS019). Then, an effect of increasing the total number of acquisitions is displayed (step 158FS020). Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts an effect of increasing the number of acquired icons (history icon image 158F002) (step 158FS021), sets a winning effect executing flag (step 158FS022), and proceeds to step 158FS025.

In step 158FS025, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning effect executing flag is set. When the winning effect execution flag is set (Y in step 158FS025), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 158FS026. On the other hand, if the winning effect executing flag is not set (N in step 158FS025), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

In step 158FS026, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the winning effect. When it is the end timing of the winning effect (Y in step 158FS026), the effect control CPU 120 ends various winning effects (step 158FS027) and shifts to step 158FS028. On the other hand, if it is not the end timing of the winning effect (N in step 158FS026), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

In step 158FS028, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0. When the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0 (Y in step 158FS028), the effect control CPU 120 resets the winning effect executing flag (step 158FS033) and ends the process. On the other hand, when the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is not 0 (N in step 158FS028), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the winning effect waiting number counter by -1 (step 158FS029) and displays the prize ball increase display (step 158FS029). Step 158FS030). Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts an effect of increasing the total acquisition number display (step 158FS031), starts an effect of increasing the icon acquisition number display (step 158FS032), and ends the process.

As shown in step-up 158FS014 to 158FS016, when the number of prize balls given in the second KT state is equal to or greater than the numerical value determined as a predetermined step, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 is changed to a color according to the step. Is controlled by. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of superiority by the display mode of the history icon image 158F002. More specifically, as the number of prize balls obtained by winning the small hit in the second KT state increases, the display mode of the history icon image 158F002 changes, so that the value acquired by the color change can be known. ..

Further, as shown in steps 158FS023 and 158F024, the prize balls given when the small hit game state is controlled during the first KT state other than the second KT state are not added and displayed on the total number of acquisitions display image 158F001. Be controlled. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the current state from being mistaken for being in the second KT state. When the small hit is controlled during the first KT state, the numerical value of the history icon image 158F002 is not updated, but the numerical value of the total acquired number display image 158F001 may be updated.

Further, in this feature unit 077IW, a case where a prize ball increase effect is executed based on the occurrence of a prize in a large winning opening or a special winning opening has been described. However, a gaming machine configured to have a so-called general winning slot (a winning slot in which the variable winning ball device is not opened even if a prize is won and only a predetermined number (for example, 5) of winning balls is paid out). In the above, even when a prize is won in the general winning opening, the prize ball increase effect may be executed. In such a case, the number of prize balls won in the general winning opening during the second KT state may be added and updated to the numerical value of the history icon image 158F002 and the numerical value of the total acquired number display image 158F001.

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Next, a modified example of the display related to the prize ball will be described. FIG. 9-43 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode during the jackpot state and the KT state. After the 10R probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. 9-43 (A), it is controlled to the second KT state as shown in FIG. 9-43 (B). Since each display is the same as the display in FIGS. 9-38 (A) and 9-38 (B) described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the modified example, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (C), the display of the prize ball given in the jackpot game state before being controlled to the second KT state and the prize ball given during the second KT state are displayed. The display is displayed separately. Specifically, when a small hit occurs during the second KT state, the small hit image 158F003 of "small hit occurs!" Is displayed as a prize ball increase image on the screen of the image display device 5, and "+15". The prize ball image 158F004 is displayed. Further, the small hit history icon image 158F005 is displayed on the right side of the history icon image 158F002. Then, the prize ball due to the small hit given during the second KT state is immediately updated and displayed on the small hit history icon image 158F005. In addition, the total number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game and the second KT state is displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001. The display timing of the small hit history icon image 158F005 may be displayed immediately after being controlled to the second KT state, and the numerical value at that time may be displayed as 0.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (C), the display mode of the small hit history icon image 158F005 changes stepwise depending on the total number of prize balls acquired during the second KT state. For example, the display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 0 to 200 is a white display, and the display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 201 to 400 is a blue display, and the second KT. The display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the state is 401 to 600 is red, and the display mode when the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state is 601 or more is rainbow-colored. In this way, the display mode changes every time the total number of acquisitions in the second KT state increases by 200. FIG. 9-43 (C) shows a state in which the small hit history icon image 158F005 is displayed in blue.

When the 10R probability variation jackpot is won in the second KT state, as shown in FIGS. 9-43 (D) and (E), the prize ball given in the jackpot gaming state before being controlled to the second KT state. A combination effect that combines the display and the display of the prize ball given during the second KT state is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (D), the numerical value of the total number of prize balls displayed image 158F001 showing the number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game at the start of the jackpot, and the prize balls acquired during the second KT state. The numerical value of the small hit history icon image 158F005 indicating the number is displayed on the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (E), these two numerical values are added up, and the total value is displayed large on the screen.

After that, in the second KT state controlled after the 10R probability variation jackpot, when the 10R probability variation jackpot is won again, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (F), during the 10R probability variation jackpot game, on the screen of the image display device 5. The production of a big hit is executed. In this way, when the 10R probability variation jackpot, which is the most advantageous jackpot, is continuously won, the mode of the production may be changed.

A state when a small hit occurs in the second KT state controlled after FIG. 9-43 (F) will be described with reference to FIG. 9-43 (G). As shown in FIG. 9-43 (G), when a small hit occurs during the second KT state, the small hit image 158F003 of "small hit occurs!" Is displayed as a prize ball increase image on the screen of the image display device 5. At the same time, the prize ball image 158F004 of "+15" is displayed. Further, as a history icon, a history icon image 158F002, which is a combination of the first 10R probability variation jackpot and the number of prize balls in the subsequent second KT state, is displayed on the left side of the screen. Further, on the right side thereof, a history icon image 158F002 showing the number of prize balls acquired in the second 10R probability variation jackpot is displayed. Further, on the right side thereof, a small hit history icon image 158F005 showing a prize ball in the small hit acquired during the current second KT state is displayed.

In FIG. 9-43 (G), the number of prize balls in the second KT state is 720. Therefore, the small hit history icon image 158F005 is displayed in a rainbow-colored display mode. Further, in the small hit history icon image 158F005, the prize ball due to the small hit given during the second KT state is immediately updated and displayed. In addition, the total number of prize balls acquired during the two big hit games and the second KT state is displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001.

As shown in FIG. 9-43 (C), the prize ball given in the big hit game state and the prize ball given in the second KT state are displayed as separate history icon image 158F002 and small hit history icon image 158F005. It is possible. By doing so, it is possible to preferably control the display showing the prize balls acquired during the jackpot game state and the display indicating the prize balls acquired during the second KT state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (C), the prize ball given in the big hit game state before being controlled to the second KT state can be displayed as the history icon image 158F002. In this way, the history of the awarded prize balls can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (C), the prize ball due to the small hit given to the small hit history icon image 158F005 during the second KT state can be immediately updated and displayed. By doing so, the history of the prize balls given in the series of sections can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-43, it is possible to display the total acquisition number display image 158F001 in the section of the continuous big hit gaming state different from the section targeted by the history icon image 158F002 and the small hit history icon image 158F005. By doing so, the history of the prize balls given in the section of the continuous big hit game state can be recognized, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-43 (C) and 9-43, the small hit history icon image 158F005 is displayed when the number of prize balls given in the second KT state is equal to or greater than the numerical value determined as a predetermined step. The aspect changes to a color according to the stage. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving the player a sense of superiority depending on the display mode of the history image.

Also in the modified example, the prize balls given when the small hit game state is controlled during the first KT state other than the second KT state are controlled so as not to be additionally displayed on the total acquired number display image 158F001. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the person from misunderstanding that he / she is in the second KT state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-43 (C), the display of the prize ball given in the jackpot game state before being controlled in the second KT state and the display of the prize ball given in the second KT state are displayed. It can be displayed separately. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-43 (D) and 9-43 (E), the display of the prize ball given in the jackpot gaming state before being controlled to the second KT state and the prize ball given during the second KT state. A combination effect that combines with the display of is executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving a special feeling by the combination production.

The combination effect as a special effect may be executed when the number of prize balls is equal to or more than a predetermined number, and may not be executed when the number of prize balls is less than a predetermined number. Specifically, when the number of prize balls given during the second KT state is 600 or more, the combination effect is executed, and when the number of prize balls given during the second KT state is less than 600, the combination is performed. You may not perform the production. By doing so, when the number of prize balls given is less than a predetermined number, the combination effect is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent the stress that the combination effect is repeated a plurality of times, and when the number of prize balls given is more than a predetermined number. At one point, the fun of the game can be improved by giving a special feeling through the combination production.

In addition, the display of the prize ball given in the jackpot game state before being controlled to the second KT state, the display of the prize ball given during the second KT state, and the jackpot gaming state after being controlled to the second KT state. The display of the prize ball given in is may be displayed separately. That is, when a big hit is further generated from the state of FIG. 9-43 (C), the history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the big hit may be displayed on the right side of the small hit history icon image 158F005. Then, the display of the prize ball given in the big hit game state before being controlled to the second KT state, the display of the prize ball given during the second KT state, and the big hit game state after being controlled to the second KT state. It is also possible to execute a combination effect in combination with the display of the prize ball given in. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving a special feeling by the combination production.

FIG. 9-44 is a flowchart showing a variable display start waiting process (step S170) in the effect control process process. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 077IWS811). When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the demo display flag indicating that the demonstration screen is being displayed is set (step 077IWS820) and sets it. If so, the image display device 5 controls to end the display of the demonstration screen (step 077IWS821), and resets the demo display flag (step 077IWS822). Next, the effect control CPU 120 resets the variation pattern command reception flag (step 077IWS812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step 077IWS171) (step 077IWS813).

When the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the demo display flag is set (step 077IWS823).

If the demo display flag is not set (N in step 077IWS823), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the demo designation command reception flag is set (step 077IWS824). When the demo designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the demonstration screen (step 077IWS825), and sets the demo display flag (step 077IWS826). ). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the demo designation command reception flag (step 077IWS827).

When the demo display flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step 077IWS828). Then, when the second KT state flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the history display operation for displaying the game history has been performed by the player (step 077IWS829), and displays the history. When the operation is performed, the history information from the time when the power is turned on to the operation time point (for example, the history icon image 158F002 as shown in FIGS. 9-38) is displayed according to the history display operation (step 077IWS830).

In the history information display, for example, when the stick controller 122 is tilted, the history icon image 158F002 that cannot be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is slid and displayed (that is, scrolled), and the power is turned on. All history information from time to operation time can be viewed.

In this feature unit 077IW, history information can be displayed while the demonstration screen is displayed, but history information is displayed only in the second KT state, and in the normal state (low probability state and non-KT state). , The history information is not displayed. With this configuration, only the player who has played a certain degree of game can confirm the history information, and the player's willingness to play can be aroused.

In the example of the feature unit 077IW, the history information can be displayed while the demonstration screen is displayed, but the history information is not limited to the state where the demonstration screen is displayed, and during the big hit game or during the big hit game. The history information may be displayed when the player performs a history display operation using the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 at the end, at the end of the probability change state, or the like. Further, a second image display device may be provided in addition to the image display device 5, and the history information may be displayed on the second image display device. By providing the second image display device, the history information can be displayed at any time regardless of the game state even during the variable display or the big hit game.

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In the above embodiment, various patterns can be considered as a method of displaying the history icon depending on how far the section is to be displayed. For example, when a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, a history icon may be displayed for each jackpot, or for a jackpot that shifts to the second KT state, the jackpot and the second KT state may be set as one section. One section may be from the second KT state to the next big hit. More specifically, the history icon may be displayed by dividing the section such as "10R probability variation jackpot + 2nd KT state + 6R probability variation jackpot" and "10R probability variation jackpot + 2nd KT state + 4R normal jackpot". Further, the history icon may be displayed by dividing the section such as "10R probability variation jackpot + 2nd KT state + 10R probability variation jackpot + 2nd KT state" and "4R normal jackpot". Further, the history icon may be displayed by dividing the section such as "10R probability variation jackpot", "second KT state + 10R probability variation jackpot", and "second KT state + 4R normal jackpot". Also, even if the section is divided and the history icon is displayed, such as "10R probability variation jackpot + 2nd KT state + 10R probability variation jackpot + 2nd KT state + 6R probability variation jackpot", "10R probability variation jackpot + 2nd KT state", "4R normal jackpot". good. That is, it is desirable to divide the section before and after the big hit that becomes the second KT state, before and after the big hit that does not become the second KT state, before and after the second KT state, and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a plurality of big hits are consecutive (so-called consecutive villas), the result display displayed at the end of the consecutive villas shows the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit and the second KT state. The number of prize balls won only and the total number of winnings may be displayed separately on the screen. This makes it possible to recognize how many game balls have been acquired in which game state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the section of the number of acquisitions in which the history icon is changed stepwise may be as follows. For example, it may be a target of a section in which the section of the number of acquisitions in the previous jackpot + the number of acquisitions in the second KT state + the number of acquisitions in the jackpot after the end of the second KT state is changed. Further, it may be a section other than that, and the number of acquisitions for changing depending on the section may be different.

Further, in the above embodiment, the prize balls won in the general winning opening may be added as the number of winnings. Then, at the end of the big hit when the second KT state ends, the combination effect may be executed in consideration of the number of prize balls in the general winning opening.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main display device and the sub display device may be provided, and the prize ball display process may be executed on either one or both display devices.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start timing of the combination effect may be a timing other than the timing at the start of the big hit. For example, the start timing of the combination effect may be the timing at the end of the second KT state (before the start of the big hit) or the timing at the end of the big hit that does not enter the second KT state. In the case of a big hit that does not enter the second KT state, the history icon may be displayed together with the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of prize balls acquired in the second KT state is less than a predetermined number, the combination effect may not be executed. Even in such a case, it is desirable to display the total number of acquisitions. Further, the display mode of the total acquisition number display may be different depending on whether the combination effect is executed or not. Further, in the one that executes the combination effect regardless of the number of prize balls in the second KT state, the mode of the combination effect may be different depending on the difference in the total number of acquisitions. The predetermined number of prize balls is the following value. For example, in the case of a small hit of about 1/4 before a big hit of about 1/48 occurs, about 12 small hits occur. Therefore, considering that one small hit will win approximately two prizes, it is assumed that 12 times x 2 x 15 = 360 will be paid out. Therefore, about 360 pieces may be set as a predetermined number as an average value.

Further, in the above embodiment, the player may be able to select whether or not to display the history icon. For example, during a demonstration or a big hit game, whether or not to display the history icon may be selected by operating an operation means that can be operated by the player, such as a push button or a cross key.

Further, in the above embodiment, when there are more prize balls than the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one small hit game state normally assumed, the display mode and the sound mode of the effect are changed. You may do it. For example, if there are 30 prize balls with 2 prizes in the special prize opening in one small hit, when there are 3 or more prizes in the special prize opening, the effect will be different from the usual one. It may be a display mode or a sound mode.

As described above, according to the feature unit 077IW, it is possible to set one of a plurality of set values (for example, "1" to "6"), and it is advantageous for the player. A first state (for example, a low probability state and a non-KT state) that is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) and has a different probability of being controlled to the advantageous state according to a set setting value. (Low probability / non-KT state: normal state) or low probability and first KT state (low probability / first KT state)) and the probability of being controlled to an advantageous state according to the set value are different in the first state. The second state (for example, high probability and first KT state (high probability / first)) in which the difference in the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state at least between the first set value and the second set value is large among the plurality of set values. A control means that can be controlled to a 1KT state) or a high probability and a second KT state (high probability / second KT state), and in the second state, the advantageous state controlled during the second state and the advantageous state are controlled. Display means capable of displaying information regarding the period until I have. According to such a configuration, since the specific display is displayed in the second state, which is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than in the first state, it is possible to make an easy-to-understand setting suggestion.

Further, according to the present feature unit 077IW, the second state is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than the first state (for example, in the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the low probability state, and the frequency of jackpots is high. Is high. See Fig. 9-3 and Fig. 9-4). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make an easy-to-understand setting suggestion.

Further, according to the present feature unit 077IW, the difference in the probability that the second state is controlled to the advantageous state for each setting is larger than that in the first state (for example, in the high probability state, the setting is made as compared with the low probability state. There is a large difference in the jackpot probability for each. See Fig. 9-3 and Fig. 9-4). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make an easy-to-understand setting suggestion.

Further, according to the present feature unit 077IW, the display means can display information regarding the advantageous state and the period until the advantageous state is controlled, and can also display information regarding the type of the advantageous state (). For example, the history icon image 158F002 in the mode corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed. See FIG. 9-38). According to such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize the type of the controlled advantageous state and the variable display number until the controlled advantageous state is controlled.

Further, according to the present feature unit 077IW, a special state control means capable of controlling a special state (for example, a small hit game state) which is a state different from the advantageous state is provided, and a second state (for example, a high probability and a second KT) is provided. The state (high probability / second KT state) is the first state (for example, low probability state and non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state: normal state)) or low probability and first KT state (low probability / first KT state). )) Is easier to control to a special state than). According to such a configuration, the player can predict the relationship between the game value given in the special state and the variable display number of times until the game is controlled to the advantageous state.

Further, according to the present feature unit 077IW, the display means can display information in a specific mode when the period until it is controlled to an advantageous state is a specific period (for example, the number of fluctuations of the history icon image 158F002). The display mode changes stepwise according to the number of fluctuations (see FIG. 9-38 (H)). According to such a configuration, the player can intuitively recognize the length of the variable display number until the advantageous state is controlled.

Further, according to the feature unit 077IW, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol) are executed in parallel. A possible variable display execution means, a special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a second KT state) that is more likely to be controlled to a special state than a non-special state, and an advantageous state controlled during the special state. A display means capable of displaying a specific display including information on the game value that has been played and information on the variable number of times until the advantageous state is controlled (for example, history icon image 158F002 corresponding to a big hit that has occurred (display of the number of acquisitions). (Including the display of the number of fluctuations) and a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) (see FIGS. 9-38), and the first identification information is variable in a special state. The variable display of either the display or the variable display of the second identification information is more easily controlled to a special state than the variable display of the other (for example, the variable display of the second special symbol is the variable display of the first special symbol. Compared to the above, it is more likely to be an opportunity to be controlled to the small hit game state. See Fig. 9-3 and Fig. 9-4). (For example, the portion where the effect control CPU executes steps 077IWS001 and S003; see FIG. 9-39). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being uncomfortable by appropriately displaying the information.

Further, according to the feature unit 077IW, the reach effect that is executed when the reach state is reached as a specific effect is included, and the reach effect is not controlled to the special state at least when the reach effect is executed (for example, the reach effect is executed). The fluctuation pattern has a relatively long fluctuation time, and no small hits occur during that time). With such a configuration, the player can be focused on the reach effect.

Further, according to the present feature unit 077IW, the non-special state includes at least a specific state (for example, a first KT state) in which variable display of the second identification information is more likely to be executed than in the non-specific state, and the display means is specified. It is possible to display the information corresponding to the state controlled, and the information does not include the information regarding the variable display number until the state is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the 6R probability change that triggers the transition to the first KT state). The history icon image 158F002 corresponding to the jackpot does not include the fluctuation number display. See FIGS. 9-38 (G) and (H). With such a configuration, useless information can be eliminated.

Further, according to the feature unit 077IW, the specific effect is executed by displaying the effect image even in the display area where the information is displayed (for example, when the super reach effect is executed, the total acquisition number display image). The display of the number of prize balls such as 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 is hidden. In addition, the super reach effect displays the effect image even in the display area where the total acquired number display image 158F001 and the history icon image 158F002 are displayed. 9-42 (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a specific effect without impairing the effect of the effect.

Further, according to the present feature unit 077IW, the display means can display the game value given in the special state and the game value given in the advantageous state before being controlled by the special state. For example, the prize ball given during the second KT state and the prize ball given in the 10R probability variation jackpot gaming state before being controlled to the second KT state can be collectively displayed as the history icon image 158F002. -38 (C)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably control the display showing the game value given during the special state and the display showing the game value given during the advantageous 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 that can be controlled into an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and a special state that is different from the advantageous state.
A variable display execution means capable of executing the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information in parallel, and
A special state control means that can control a special state that is more easily controlled by the special state than a non-special state,
A display means capable of displaying a specific display including information on the game value given in the advantageous state controlled during the special state, and a display means capable of displaying the specific display.
A special effect executing means capable of executing a special effect based on the game value being given in the special state controlled during the special state.
Equipped with a specific effect execution means that can execute a specific effect,
In the special state, the variable display of either the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information is more likely to be controlled by the special state than the variable display of the other.
In the special state, when the specific effect is executed in connection with the one variable display, the display of the specific display is restricted.
When the reach effect is executed, the special state is not controlled,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state.
The special state is controlled after the end of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, and the game value is given by the control of the special state rather than the first special state. Including the second special condition, which is easy to be
The display means is
A first that includes information on the game value given in the first advantageous state and does not include information on the variable display number of times until the first special state is controlled to the advantageous state after the end of the first advantageous state. It is possible to display a specific display,
A second including information on the game value given in the second advantageous state and information on the variable display number of times until the second special state is controlled to the advantageous state after the end of the second advantageous state. It is possible to display a specific display,
The special production execution means is
The special effect can be executed in the special state controlled during the second special state.
The special effect is not executed in the special state controlled during the first special state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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