JP7023645B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the game state is set to the predetermined game value by the player. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

In addition, the game value means that the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for the player who can easily win a prize, and the right to be in an advantageous state for the player is generated. It is to make it easier to meet the conditions for paying out prize balls.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device 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" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop 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, 15 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. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left middle right symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop or shake in a state of matching with a specific display result. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in a state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, the cited document 1 provides an opportunity to be controlled to an advantageous state among the reserved information stored in the holding storage means when controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state). It is described to execute a suggestion effect (for example, a big hit notification effect in hold) suggesting that the hold information regarding the variable display is included. Further, Reference Document 2 describes that the control is performed in a special state (for example, a high base state), which is more frequently controlled in a special state (for example, a small hit gaming state) than in a normal state.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-4890 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-5513

According to the inventions described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, there is a possibility that the effect of production may be reduced.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the effect of the effect from being lowered.

(A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A special state control means that can control a special state that is advantageous to the player different from the advantageous state,
A special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the frequency of being controlled to the special state is higher than that of the normal state after being controlled to the advantageous state.
A related effect executing means capable of executing a related effect related to the special state when controlled by the special state in the special state.
A hold storage means that stores information related to variable display as hold information,
Suggestion effect suggesting that when the hold information is controlled to the advantageous state, the hold information stored by the hold storage means includes the hold information related to the variable display that triggers the control to the advantageous state. Suggestion production execution means that can be executed, and
When the special state is controlled, the promotion notification means capable of executing the promotion notification for promoting the launch of the game medium to the predetermined route, and the promotion notification means.
In the special state, when the next variable display after being controlled to the special state is executed and the special state is controlled again, the special effect execution means capable of executing the special effect is provided. ,
The promotion notification means can execute the promotion notification in different modes depending on whether the variable display is executed by the first variable display pattern and the variable display is executed by the second variable display pattern. ,
When the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state, if the suggestion effect is not executed in the advantageous state, the special state notification indicating that the special state is controlled in the advantageous state is executed.
When the suggestion effect is executed in the advantageous state when the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state, the execution of the special state notification is restricted in the advantageous state, and the advantageous state is set. The suggestion effect is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the hold information related to the variable display that triggers the control.
The related effect executing means executes the related effect in the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state when the suggested effect is not executed in the advantageous state.
When the suggestion effect is executed in the advantageous state, the identification information indicating that the execution of the related effect is restricted in the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state but is controlled by the special state is displayed. Further equipped with related production restriction means to
When controlled to the special state in the special state, the game value is given.
A gaming machine characterized by that.
(1) The other gaming machine is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and is a special state advantageous for the player different from the advantageous state. (For example, a special state control means that can be controlled to a small hit game state (for example, a portion that executes steps S358 to S360 in the game control microcomputer 560), and after being controlled to an advantageous state, as compared with the normal state. Special state control means (for example, steps S2208A, S2211A, S2212A in the game control computer 560) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state (first KT state, second KT state)) that is frequently controlled to the special state. , S2209B, S2210B, S2213B, S2214B) and related effects related to the special state when controlled to the special state in the special state (for example, small hit notification, continuous small hit effect, prize ball increase display). Display, winning effect, etc.) and related effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps S933, S944, etc. according to the process table selected in step S928 in the effect control microcomputer 200) and information on variable display are reserved. A hold storage means for storing information (for example, a hold storage number buffer) and a variable display that triggers control of the hold information stored by the hold storage means in an advantageous state when controlled in an advantageous state. With a suggestion effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S3502a and S3513 in the game control microcomputer 560) that can execute a suggestion effect (for example, a hold continuous effect) suggesting that the hold information is included. , When the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect execution means, when the special state is controlled between the earlier advantageous state and the later advantageous state, the limiting means for limiting the execution of the related effect (for example, the effect). It is characterized by having a portion for executing steps S3503, S921b, S511a, etc. in the control microcomputer 200).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), a promotion notification means (for example, right-handed notification) capable of executing promotion notification (for example, right-handed notification) for promoting the launch of the game medium to a predetermined route when controlled to a special state ( For example, the effect display device 9 is provided with a character display of "right-handed", an arrow display indicating the right direction, and the like), and the promotion notification means is subjected to variable display by the first variable display pattern. (For example, in the KT state, the fluctuation time is relatively long) may be made so that the promotion notification can be executed in different modes depending on whether the variable display is executed or the variable display is executed by the second variable display pattern. When the variation display is executed by the variation pattern (that is, the second variation pattern # 26, # 28), the variation display is executed by the variation pattern of the shortened variation (that is, the second variation pattern # 25, # 27). The character display of "right-handed" and the arrow display indicating the right direction may be reduced or made transparent to prevent positive right-handed prompting.)
According to such a configuration, it is possible to carry out suitable promotion notification according to the situation.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above, it is shown that the storage means capable of storing the game medium (for example, the hit ball supply plate 3 and the surplus ball tray 4) and the storage means are in a full tank state. It is equipped with a full tank notification means (for example, realized by displaying a character of "full tank error" or outputting an error sound in the effect display device 9) capable of executing a full tank notification, and a full tank notification is provided. The means may be able to make the execution mode of the full tank notification different depending on whether the state is controlled to the advantageous state or the special state (for example, in the second KT state, in the second KT state). Compared to the jackpot game state, the full tank notification may be executed in a conservative manner (for example, the character size of "full tank error" is small, the error volume is small, etc.), and in the jackpot game state, the storage amount may be executed. When exceeds the first predetermined amount, the full tank notification may be executed, and in the second KT state, when the stored amount exceeds the second predetermined amount, which is larger than the first predetermined amount, the full tank notification may be executed. .).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable full tank notification according to the situation.

(4) In the gaming machines of (1) to (3) above, when the special state is controlled again based on the execution of the next variable display after being controlled to the special state. A special effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S933 and S944 according to the process table selected in step S928 in the effect control microcomputer 200) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a continuous small hit effect) is provided. May be good.
According to such a configuration, the monotonousness of the gametability regarding the special state can be eliminated, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, a counting display (for example, a prize is given) based on a predetermined opportunity (for example, a game ball wins in a large winning opening or a special winning opening 24). A counting display executing means (for example, a portion for executing step S707 in the effect control microcomputer 200) capable of updating and displaying the number of balls) is provided, and the counting display executing means is a period until the updated counting result is displayed. The count display can be updated and displayed by the first pattern, which is the first specific period, and the second pattern, which is the second specific period in which the period until the updated count result is displayed is longer than the first specific period. (For example, when the prize ball number display 300 is displayed in the jackpot pattern, the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds), and the prize ball number is displayed in the second KT pattern. When displaying 305, the number of prize balls may be incremented by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds).
According to such a configuration, by providing a plurality of types of patterns for updating and displaying the counting display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the counting display is updated and displayed.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning ball device provided in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of the game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example of a relay board, an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the small hit determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of the variation pattern of a special symbol and a decorative symbol. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening pattern of the variable winning ball apparatus and the special variable winning ball apparatus in the KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start port switch passing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer. 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 process during the 1st special symbol change in the 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process of waiting for passing through the 1st gate. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which a microcomputer for production control performs. 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 background symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the hold continuous production control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the background symbol change start processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the continuous small hit effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during the background symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows the background symbol fluctuation stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit middle 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 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 KT notification and small hit notification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of limitation of KT notification and small hit notification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the relationship between the content of hold storage and the limitation of KT notification and small hit notification. It is a flowchart which shows the hold continuous production control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase production. It is a timing chart for explaining the production timing of the production in the small hit game in the second KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production mode of the continuous small hit effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the production timing of the continuous small hit effect.

Embodiment 1.
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine (bullet gaming machine) 1 as viewed from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and is, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. May be good.

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

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

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

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

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

The first variable display unit 9a performs variable display of a decorative symbol as a decorative (directing) symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a. Further, the second variable display unit 9b performs variable display of the decorative symbol as a decorative symbol during the variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b that perform variable display of the decorative pattern are controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first variable display unit 9a may be referred to as a first decorative symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second variable display unit 9b may be referred to as a second decorative symbol. Further, the first decorative pattern and the second decorative pattern may be collectively referred to as a decorative pattern. The type of the first decorative symbol and the type of the second decorative symbol may be the same (for example, both numbers from 0 to 9), or the types may be different. If the types are different, some may be different. As an example, the type of the first decorative symbol includes numbers from 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the type of the second decorative symbol is the numbers from 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters and the first decorative symbol. It may include a character different from the character of.

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

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

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

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

A gate 32 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. The game ball that has passed through the gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a.

Above the gate 32, a nail group 55 forming a flow path of the right-handed game ball is provided as a delay means for delaying the flow of the game ball, and the right-handed game ball meanders to the left and right. However, it is designed to flow down. Since the nail group 55 is provided, it takes at least 1.0 second from the launch of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 and the special winning opening 24, which will be described later.

An actuating gate 17 is provided below the gate 32. The game ball that has passed through the actuated gate 17 is detected by the actuated gate switch 17a.

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

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

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

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

A switch (second count switch 25a, see FIG. 5) capable of detecting a winning game ball in the special winning opening 24 is provided in the special winning opening 24. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening 24 opened in the special variable winning ball device 22, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. More prize balls are paid out than when the game ball passes (enters). Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is open-controlled and the special winning opening 24 is opened, it is in an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening 24 is closed, the special winning opening 24 cannot pass (enter) the game ball to obtain the winning ball. It will be a disadvantage for the person.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the second special symbol at the time of stopping becomes the small hit symbol, the game shifts to the small hit game state. That is, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened until a certain period of time elapses to the extent that the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. As a result, the small hit game state is also open so that the player can get a ball, although it is less than the big hit game state. In this embodiment, the small hit gaming state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, although the advantage is lower than that of the big hit gaming state (in this example, the number of balls that can be obtained is small). The gaming state does not transition to another gaming state before and after the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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 embodiment, the probability that the variable winning ball device 15 will be in the open state is the same as in the normal state even in the KT state, but when the second special symbol changes. Since the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation pattern is shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of fluctuations to a fixed time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. And, since it is configured to be a small hit except when it is a big hit when the second special symbol fluctuates (however, except for the case of forced loss described later), the KT state is a smaller hit than the normal state. It is in a game state where it is easy to become. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, which is advantageous to the player.

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

In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the first KT state is terminated when the fluctuation display of 100 times is uniformly terminated when the probability is controlled to the low probability / first KT state, but the embodiment is limited to such an embodiment. do not have. For example, it is configured to provide a plurality of types of big hits that trigger a low probability / first KT state, and the number of fluctuation displays in which the first KT state continues after the big hit game ends differs depending on the big hit types (for example, 20 times). Or 30 times, 50 times, 100 times).

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

However, as will be described later, if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and the 16R probability variable jackpot is obtained even though the jackpot was in the non-KT state before the start of the jackpot, the state shifts to the high probability state. However, it is controlled to shift to the first KT state instead of the second KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later). That is, even though it is in the normal state, it is hit right and a 16R probability variation big hit occurs due to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. If the prize ball is made to be obtained, some players may actively play the game by right-handed in the normal state, and the original playability is impaired. From this, even if a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs due to the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol by hitting right in the normal state, a penalty is imposed by making it only shift to the 1st KT state, so that in the normal state It is possible to suppress aggressive right-handed games.

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

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

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

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

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

When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed independently, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends and the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped. When is derived and displayed, the variable display of the background symbol ends, and the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived and displayed. Further, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, specifically, when there is a period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, it is late. When the special symbol whose variable display ends is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the background symbol ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Returning to FIGS. 2 to 4, a flow path forming base 112 projecting forward is formed on the front side of the base plate 101, and forward movement is performed on the upper portion of the flow path forming base 112. The upstream region 23U, which is the upper end portion (right end portion) of the bottom surface member 23 in the state of being in the state of being connected to the bottom surface member 23 in the longitudinal direction, and the upstream side flow path portion 113 forming a flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 23. The downstream region 23L, which is the lower end portion (left end portion) of the bottom surface member 23, and the downstream side flow path portion 114, which is connected in the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface member 23 and forms the flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 23, are formed. There is.

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

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

Furthermore, a covering portion 117 that covers the upstream side flow path portion 113, the downstream side flow path portion 114, and the guide flow path portion 115 from the front is integrally formed on the front portion (player side) of the flow path forming base portion 112. Has been done. The covering portion 117 covers the upstream side flow path portion 113, the downstream side flow path portion 114, and the guide flow path portion 115 from the front, so that the game ball flowing down each of these flow path portions bounces toward the glass door frame 4. It has a function to prevent it from being lost. In this embodiment, the covering portion 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base portion 112, but it may be fixed as a separate body.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is 1. It may be mounted on one board. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, and a second effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) is mounted. You may provide two boards with the effect control board of. Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but another board (for example, the audio output board 70 and the lamp shown in FIG. 6). It may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 in the effect control board 80 via the driver board 35 or the like). In that case, the command may be simply passed on another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35, and the control means receives the command. Controls related to voice control and lamp control are executed, and the received command is changed to a simplified command as it is or, for example, a simplified command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 that controls the effect display device 9. You may. Further, when two boards, a first effect control board and a second effect control board, are provided, a command related to the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board. The command is transmitted from the second effect control board to the first effect control board as it is, or after processing (for example, changing the form or content of the command, simplifying, or selecting only the necessary command). It may be configured to be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Determine whether to generate a big hit or whether to generate a small hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2: Determine whether to use the type of jackpot, that is, 2R normal jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 6R normal jackpot, 6R probability variable jackpot, or 16R probability variable jackpot (for determining the jackpot type).
(3) Random 5: Determine the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (for determining the fluctuation pattern)
(4) Random 6: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination).
(5) Random 7: Determine the initial value of random 1 (for determining the initial value of random 1)
(6) Random 8: Determine the initial value of random 6 (for determining the initial value of random 6)

In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 is used for (1) a random number for determining a jackpot, (2) a random number for determining a jackpot type, and (4) for determining a normal symbol hit. The counter for generating random numbers is counted up (1 addition). That is, they are random numbers for determination, and random numbers other than these are random numbers for display or random numbers for initial values. In addition, random numbers other than the above random numbers (1) to (6) are also used in order to enhance the game effect. Further, in the present embodiment, a common random number (random number 2) is provided as a random number for determining the type of big hit and a random number for determining the type of small hit, but different random numbers are provided for each. You may.

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, for example, when the CPU 56 inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a, the CPU 56 issues a payout control command for specifying one prize ball for payout control. Output to the microphone computer. Further, for example, when the CPU 56 inputs the detection signal from the first count switch 23a or the second count switch 25a, the CPU 56 outputs a payout control command for specifying the number of prize balls to the payout control microphone computer. do.

In this embodiment, even if a game ball wins a prize in the special winning opening 24 and is detected by the second count switch 25a, the display of the prize ball increase display and the winning effect, which will be described later, are not immediately executed and are executed later. However, regarding the payout of prize balls, when the detection signal from the second count switch 25a is input in the prize ball processing in step S30, the payout control for immediately designating the number of prize balls is 15. A command is output, the payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97, and 15 prize balls are immediately paid out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. Each numerical value shown in FIG. 10B is set in the small hit determination table. Further, the numerical value shown in FIG. 10B is a small hit determination value.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the small hit determination process (see step S162B) may be performed only when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, resulting in a small hit. As described above, in the KT state, since the right-handed operation is performed, the frequency of executing the variable display of the second special symbol is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the KT state, the frequency of being controlled to the small hit gaming state is higher than that in the big hit gaming state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 10 (A). If any of the jackpot judgment values is matched, it is decided to make a jackpot for the special symbol. Further, when the random value for big hit determination matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 10B, it is determined to make a small hit with respect to the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 10A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the "probability" shown in FIG. 10B indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the probability (ratio) of a small hit is set to be 122/487, and is set to be approximately 1/4. There is. Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is used. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether to make the stop symbol in the second special symbol display 8b a small hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not.

In this embodiment, if it is decided not to make a big hit when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, all of them are unconditionally missed. If it is decided not to make a big hit when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, a lottery process using the small hit determination table shown in FIG. 10B is performed, and the lottery process is performed to be approximately 1/4. It is decided to make a small hit with a probability (however, as will be described later, it may be a forced loss).

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

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

The "16R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 16 rounds and shifts to the high probability / second KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability variation state). At the same time, the state is also shifted to the second KT state. See steps S2207A, S2208A, S2207B, and S2210B described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the second KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

However, in this embodiment, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if it is in the non-KT state before the start of the big hit, even if it becomes the "16R probability variation big hit", it is not the second KT state. It may shift to the first KT state (see steps S2208B and S2209B described later).

The "6R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 6 rounds and shifts to the high probability / first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, the probability variation state is shifted). At the same time, the state is also shifted to the first KT state. See steps S2210A, S2211A, S2212B, and S2213B described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

The "6R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of 6 rounds and shifts to only the first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see step S2212A described later). Then, after shifting to the first KT state, when the variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state is terminated (see steps S2213A and S2010 to S2013). Even before the end of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times, the first KT state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

The "2R probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of two rounds and shifts to a high probability / first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (in this embodiment, it shifts to the probability variation state). At the same time, the state is also shifted to the first KT state. See steps S2212B and S2213B described later). Then, the probabilistic state and the first KT state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

The "2R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state of two rounds and shifts to only the first KT state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (see step S2214B described later). Then, after shifting to the first KT state, when the variation display is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the first KT state is terminated (see steps S2215B and S2010 to S2013). Even before the end of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times, the first KT state is ended even when the next big hit occurs (see step S2015).

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

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

In the examples shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, seven types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 07 for the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, and the second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol. 29 types of # 01 to # 29 are used. Hereinafter, for example, when the fluctuation pattern #n (n = 01 to 07 or 01 to 29) 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 table for the first special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 12A is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 12A, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 05.

When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the KT shown in FIG. 12 (B) is in the KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state, high probability / second KT state). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for time is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 12B, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns # 06 to # 07.

When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for non-KT shown in FIG. 13 (C) is displayed. It is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 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 embodiment, even in the non-KT state, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is obtained, a certain prize ball can be expected by winning the game ball to the special prize opening 24. It will occur. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13C, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is extremely lengthened and the execution frequency of the variation display is reduced. By making the ball hit, the frequency of small hits is reduced, and the situation where the prize ball is targeted by the small hit is prevented even though the player is in a non-KT state.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13C, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is set to 5 even in the case of a big hit. By making it relatively long, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming at the prize ball by winning the special winning opening 24 unreasonably 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 executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. 13 (D) is selected and the variation pattern is selected. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 13 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the low probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 04 to # 06. Will be done.

As shown in FIG. 13 (D), when it is determined that the first variation in the low probability / first KT state is out of range, the second variation pattern # 04 of the shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds is determined. To. In addition, when it is determined that the 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 the small hit, is opened. It is determined by the fluctuation pattern for preparation). In this embodiment, as described above, when controlled to the first KT state, the frequency of small hits is high, but by lengthening the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15, a special variable winning is actually performed. The special winning opening 24 in the ball device 22 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after the transition to the low probability / first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22, and the special variable winning ball is immediately available. If the device 22 is controlled to be in the open state, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will win the special winning opening 24. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first fluctuation of the first KT state, by securing a fluctuation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 are used even before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning ball device 22 to the open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member fall, it is possible to win a prize in the special winning opening 24. It prevents a situation in which a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the first KT state.

Further, in the case of executing the variation display of the 2nd to 99th 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. 13 (E). The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the low probability / 1st KT and the 2nd to 99th fluctuations shown in the above is selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13 (E), when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, any one of the second fluctuation patterns # 07 to # 11. Will be decided. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (E), when it is determined that the second to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state are out of range, the second fluctuation pattern # 07 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds is used. May be decided. Further, when the small hit is determined as the second to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 09 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds may be determined. In this embodiment, it is determined that the second to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / first KT state are missed or small hits, and the fluctuation display is executed based on the second fluctuation pattern # 08 and the second fluctuation pattern # 10. In this case, in the variable display of the background symbol on the effect display device 9, a pattern fanning effect such as a reach effect or a slip effect is executed.

In addition, the 100th variation display (that is, the final variation in the low probability / 1st KT state) is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is completed. If this is the case, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability / first KT and 100th variation shown in FIG. 13 (F) is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 100th variation in the low probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 12 to # 14. Will be done.

In this embodiment, when the low probability / first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as "during chance time" is displayed on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 13 (F), when it is determined that the 100th variation in the low probability / first KT state is a miss or a small hit, the effect display device 9 displays characters such as "chance time is over !!". It is determined to be the second fluctuation pattern # 12 or the second fluctuation pattern # 13 accompanied by the end display. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), when a big hit is determined as the 100th variation of the low probability / first KT state, the effect display device 9 displays characters such as "chance time is over !!". It is determined to be the second variation pattern # 14 with a predetermined revival display after the display.

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

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability / first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state is terminated. 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 high probability / first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. 14 (G) is selected and the variation pattern is selected. It is determined. As shown in FIG. 14 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the high probability / first KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 15 to # 19. Will be done.

As in the case of the first fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), the fluctuation time is 5 seconds even when it is determined that the first fluctuation of the high probability / first KT state is out of order. It may be determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 15 of the short shortening fluctuation. 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 # 17) may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), when a big hit is determined as the first fluctuation of the high probability / first KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability change state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern # 19 including the effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (G), even when it is determined that the first variation in the high probability / first KT state is a miss or a small hit, the second variation pattern # 16 or the second variation pattern # including the battle effect is included. 18 may be determined.

Further, in the case of executing the fluctuation display after the second fluctuation after finishing the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variation jackpot or the 2R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability / first KT state, FIG. 14 (H) shows. The second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the high probability / first KT and for the second and subsequent fluctuations is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 14 (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, it is selected from the second variation patterns # 20 to # 24. It is determined.

As in the case of the 2nd to 99th fluctuations in the low probability / 1st KT state, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), the fluctuation time is also determined to be out of the range after the 2nd fluctuation in the high probability / 1st KT state. May be determined as the second fluctuation pattern # 20 of the shortened fluctuation as short as 5 seconds. Further, even when the small hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations in the high probability / first KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 22 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), when a big hit is determined as the second and subsequent fluctuations of the high probability / first KT state, it is for suggesting whether or not the probability change state (high probability state) ends. The second variation pattern # 24 including the battle effect is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (H), the second fluctuation pattern # 21 and the second fluctuation pattern including the battle effect are also determined to be a miss or a small hit after the second fluctuation in the high probability / first KT state. # 23 may be decided.

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for the high probability / second KT shown in FIG. 14 (I) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 14 (I), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability / second KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns # 25 to # 29.

As shown in FIG. 14 (I), when it is determined to be out of order in the high probability / second KT state, the fluctuation of the shortened fluctuation in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). The second fluctuation pattern # 25 of the shortened fluctuation, which has a shorter fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds than when the display is executed, may be determined. Further, when the small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation is further executed in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state). The second fluctuation pattern # 27 of the shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), when it is determined to be out of the high probability / second KT state, a second fluctuation pattern including a continuation effect suggesting whether or not the high probability / second KT state continues is included. It may be decided to be # 26. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), when the small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation including the continuation effect suggesting whether or not the high probability / second KT state continues. It may be determined by pattern # 28. Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), when a big hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, a battle for suggesting whether or not the probability change state (high probability state) ends after the continuous production. The second variation pattern # 29 including the effect is determined.

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

When determining the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation of the second fluctuation pattern # 04, # 07, # 09, # 15, # 20, # 22, # 25, # 27, for example, it differs depending on the number of reserved storages. It may be configured to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation by the ratio. For example, it may be configured to accelerate the digestion of the reserved memory and increase the operating rate by determining the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation at a high rate as the number of reserved memories increases.

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

Next, a specific example of the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the determination ratio of the variation patterns of the special symbol and the decorative symbol in the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [high probability / at the time of the second KT] shown in FIG. 14 (I). The second special symbol variation pattern table [high probability / second KT] shown in FIG. 14 (I) is assigned a determination value for each variation pattern, but in the example shown in FIG. 15, it is assigned. The ratio of the determined judgment values (that is, the determination ratio for each fluctuation pattern) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the probability is high in the second KT state, the second variation pattern # 25 of the shortened variation is determined at a rate of 70%, and the rate is 30%. The second variation pattern # 26 including the continuous effect is determined in. In addition, when it is determined to be a small hit in the high probability / second KT state, the second variation pattern # 27 of the shortened variation is determined at a rate of 95%, and the second variation pattern # including the continuous effect is determined at a rate of 5%. 28 will be decided. Further, when the jackpot is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 29 is determined at a rate of 100%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, the variation display of the second special symbol whose display result is not a big hit is displayed as the variation pattern of the shortened variation (that is, the second variation pattern # 25, It can be executed by # 27) and a fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time (that is, the second fluctuation pattern # 26, # 28).

In the KT state, when the variation display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed, it is conceivable that the player stops the firing operation during that time. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a small hit occurs, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds, but the game ball is launched due to the provision of the nail group 55. It is configured to take at least 1.0 second from the to the special variable winning ball device 22. That is, even if the game ball is fired after the small hit has occurred (specifically, after the small hit symbol has been derived and displayed, or after the occurrence of the small hit has been notified), the special winning opening 24 is won. It is configured so that it cannot be forced. Then, even if a small hit occurs after the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, which has a relatively long fluctuation time, the special winning opening 24 cannot be won, and the effect of the production cannot be enhanced. There is a risk of causing it.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the KT state (here, the second KT state), the fluctuation display is performed by the fluctuation pattern (that is, the second fluctuation patterns # 26, # 28) having a relatively long fluctuation time. The rate at which small hits occur after the execution of is lower than the rate at which small hits occur after the variation display is executed by the fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuations (that is, the second fluctuation patterns # 25 and # 27). Judgment value is assigned to. With such a configuration, even if a small hit occurs, it is not possible to win a prize in the special winning opening 24, and it is possible to suppress a situation in which the interest is rather lowered and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In the example shown in FIG. 15, when a small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # 28 having a relatively long fluctuation time is determined at a rate of 5%. However, it may not be decided. That is, in the KT state (here, the second KT state) by not providing the second fluctuation pattern # 28 or assigning the determination value to the second fluctuation pattern # 28, the fluctuation time varies depending on the fluctuation pattern. The small hit may not occur even after the display is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, as a fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuation (that is, the second fluctuation pattern # 25, # 27), the second fluctuation pattern # 26, # including the continuous effect is included. Although 28 is provided, in place of or in addition to such a configuration, effects other than continuous effects (for example, when the display result is off, when the small hit is, and when the big hit is common). A variation pattern including (such as the reach effect to be executed) may be provided.

For example, a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than the shortened fluctuation, which is a variation pattern that is out of alignment after the predetermined reach effect is executed, and a variation pattern in which a small hit is achieved after the predetermined reach effect is executed. A fluctuation pattern that becomes a big hit after a predetermined reach effect is executed may be provided. Also in this case, the rate at which a small hit occurs after the variation display is executed by the variation pattern in which the predetermined reach effect is executed depends on the variation pattern of the shortened variation (that is, the second variation patterns # 25 and # 27). It is desirable that the judgment value is assigned so as to be lower than the rate at which a small hit occurs after the fluctuation display is executed. Further, if the big hit is not obtained after the predetermined reach effect is executed, it is desirable that the ratio of the missed hit is higher than that of the small hit.

In addition, when determining a small hit in the high probability / second KT state, it is possible to select one from three or more fluctuation patterns with different fluctuation times, and the ratio of selecting from the fluctuation pattern with the shortest fluctuation time is increased. You may. For example, a variation pattern including the first reach effect (variation time 10 seconds) and a variation pattern including the second reach effect (variation time 20) when the display result is off, when the small hit, and when the big hit, respectively. When a variation pattern (variation time 30 seconds) including the second reach effect and a small hit is determined in the high probability / second KT state, the variation pattern including the first reach effect (variation time 10 seconds) is provided. > The selection ratio may be increased in the order of the variation pattern including the second reach effect (variation time 20 seconds)> the variation pattern including the third reach effect (variation time 30 seconds). Further, the variation pattern including the third reach effect (variation time 30 seconds)> the variation pattern including the second reach effect (variation time 20 seconds)> the variation pattern including the first reach effect (variation time 10 seconds) are displayed in this order. If the result is not a big hit, the percentage of missed hits may be higher than that of a small hit. With such a configuration, even if a small hit occurs, it is not possible to win a prize in the special winning opening 24, and it is possible to suppress a situation in which the interest is rather lowered and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, the rate at which small hits occur is low (or does not occur) after the fluctuation display is executed by the fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time. Even in the first KT state, the rate at which small hits occur is low (or does not occur) after the fluctuation display is executed by the fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time.

Further, in this embodiment, the nail group 55 is provided as a delay means for delaying the flow of the game ball, and the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit game is set to 0.8 seconds. Even if the game ball is fired after a hit has occurred (specifically, after the small hit symbol has been derived and displayed, or after the occurrence of a small hit has been notified), the special winning opening 24 cannot be won. However, it may be realized by only one of the configurations, and even if the nail group 55 is not provided, the special winning opening 24 is reached for a predetermined period (for example, by the game ball). It may be realized by arranging it at a position that takes 1.0 second) or more, which is longer than the opening period.

Further, when the player is in the KT state, a right-handed notification that prompts the player to launch the game ball by aiming at the right side of the game area 7 (for example, the character display of "right-handed" on the effect display device 9) When it is configured to display an arrow indicating the right direction, etc.), when the variation display is executed by the variation pattern of the shortened variation (that is, the second variation pattern # 25, # 27), and when the variation display is executed. Right-handed notification may be executed in a different manner from the time when the variation display is executed by the variation pattern (that is, the second variation pattern # 26, # 28) having a relatively long variation time. For example, in the KT state, when the fluctuation display is executed by the fluctuation pattern (that is, the second fluctuation pattern # 26, # 28) having a relatively long fluctuation time, the rate of small hits is low and the right-handed operation is performed. Since it is less likely to be disadvantageous to the player even if it is stopped, it is "right-handed" than when the fluctuation display is executed by the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation (that is, the second fluctuation pattern # 25, # 27). The character display, the arrow display indicating the right direction, etc. may be reduced or made transparent so as not to actively urge right-handed stroke. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable right-handed notification according to the situation.

Next, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the KT state. Of these, FIG. 16 (1) shows the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state, and FIG. 16 (2) shows the variable winning ball device 15 and the special in the second KT state. The opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 22 is shown.

First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (1). As shown in FIG. 16 (1), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol hits. If it is determined to be, the normal symbol display 10 is used to derive and display the symbol, and if it is determined to be out of order, the normal symbol display 10 is used to derive and display the outlier. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 (1), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol or the missing symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (1), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process has elapsed 0.1 seconds. After that, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 14 while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit. , The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (1), the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. Will be. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 16 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, whereas the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds. The opening time is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to win a prize in the special winning opening 24 (for example, about one ball for every 100 fluctuation display).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 16 (1), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is completed, the next variable winning ball device 15 can be opened only after the fluctuation time of the next normal symbol. After at least 0.5 seconds, which is the sum of 0.2 seconds, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-opening processing time 0.1 seconds, has elapsed. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 15 is opened.

Next, the opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 22 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 16 (2). As shown in FIG. 16 (2), when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol hits. If it is determined to be, the normal symbol display 10 is used to derive and display the symbol, and if it is determined to be out of order, the normal symbol display 10 is used to derive and display the outlier. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 (2), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol or the missing symbol is 0.2 seconds. .. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (2), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process has elapsed 2.6 seconds. After that, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for 0.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 14.

If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 14 while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, and if it is decided to make a small hit. , The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. Then, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16 (2), the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening 24. Will be.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is as short as 0.5 seconds. Further, in this embodiment, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is at least 3.0 seconds (normal symbol variation time 0.2 seconds + symbol determination time 0). A relatively long period of .2 seconds + time before the opening process of the second start winning opening is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 16 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long, so that the downstream side is compared with the first KT state. It is easy for the game ball to enter the special variable winning ball device 22 of the above, and it is easy for the game ball to win the special winning opening 24. For example, in this embodiment, the winning frequency of the game ball is low as compared with the case where a maximum of 10 game balls can be won per round in the big hit game state, but in the second KT state, one small hit game is in progress. It is possible to win about 1 to 3 game balls.

In this embodiment, the "winning frequency" indicates, for example, the winning ratio of the game balls to the large winning opening or the special winning opening 24 with respect to the number of gaming balls fired in the game area 7.

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

In this embodiment, 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 15 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 15 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 15 can be controlled, and the time after the second starting winning opening opening process differs between the first KT state and the second KT state. By making the variable winning ball device 15, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 15 may be different. In particular, if the variable winning ball device 15 is configured to shorten the closing period (interval period) in the first KT state by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress the winning of the special winning opening 24 in the first KT state. can.

Further, for example, a special flag (opening extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, the variable winning as shown in FIG. 16 (1) is provided. The second opening pattern (long opening) in which the ball device 15 is opened for a long time is controlled, and the variable winning ball device 15 shown in FIG. 16 (2) is opened for a short time if the special flag is not set. It may be configured to be controlled by short opening). 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 15 may be shortened when the final variation display in the low probability / first KT state is executed. For example, in the 100 times shortened fluctuation period of the low probability / first KT state, the above-mentioned special flag may be deleted in response to the 99th 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 15 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 15 is configured by using the flag (special flag) for opening control of the variable winning ball device 15, 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 15 may be configured to be short-opened in the low probability / non-KT state. With such a configuration, when the variable winning ball device 15 is configured to have a high opening probability in a low probability / non-KT state (left-handed state), only a few game balls are fired. It is possible to prevent the variable winning ball device 15 from winning a prize, and it is possible to prevent a right-handed operation from being performed during a low probability / non-KT state.

In this embodiment, since the nail group 55 is provided, it takes at least 1.0 second from the launch of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 and the special winning opening 24, which will be described later. And, as shown in FIG. 16, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol having a relatively long fluctuation time is executed in the first KT state, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped and there is no hold memory of the normal symbol. This is because the device 15 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 gate 32 is possible. The variable winning ball device 15 does not open by the time the game ball that has passed through the above reaches the variable winning ball device 15 or the special variable winning ball device 22, and the special winning opening 24 can be won.) On the other hand, in this embodiment, by providing the nail group 55 and shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the game ball is variable after passing through the gate 32 and before reaching the variable winning ball device 15. Since the winning ball device 15 is set to start opening, it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the firing operation aiming at the small hit generation timing based on the variation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

In this embodiment, in order to eliminate the capture element by the launch operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the variation display of the second special symbol in the first KT state, the nail group 55 is provided and the variation of the normal symbol is provided. Although the time is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds, the capture element may be eliminated by only one of the configurations. Further, instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the capture element may be eliminated by the position, shape, and opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special winning opening 24. For example, the special winning opening 24 is such that the period until the game ball launched after the small hit occurs reaches the variable winning ball device 15 or the special winning opening 24 is longer than the opening period of the special winning opening 24 by the small hit. The position, shape, and opening pattern of the above may be defined.

17 and 18 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 802C (H) correspond to the variable display of the special symbol and correspond to the first variable display unit 9a or the second variable display unit. This is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the decorative pattern that is variably displayed in 9b. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 200 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 802C (H), the first variable display unit 9a or the second variable display unit 9b Controls to start variable display of decorative symbols in.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (missing designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is out of alignment. The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (16R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol designated by the variation pattern command is the 16R probability variation jackpot. .. The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variation jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 embodiment, since the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation received by the game control microcomputer 560 immediately before the first fluctuation pattern command is specified. Since the command can be determined to be the display result specification command for the first decorative symbol, and the display result specification command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be the display result specification command for the second decorative symbol. The display result specification command can be used for both the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol, but the display result specification command for the first decorative symbol and the display result specification command for the second decorative symbol may be separated.

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

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

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

The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during 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 13 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached 4. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start prize designation command) indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the second start winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached 4. A command indicating the first reserved storage number may be transmitted as the first valid start winning prize designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved storage number may be transmitted as the second valid start winning prize designation command. Then, the first effective start prize designation command and the second valid start prize designation command are commands indicating that the start prize has been given.

The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (a winning determination result designation command) indicating the content of the winning determination result. The command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) that indicates whether or not a big hit is obtained, whether or not a small hit is obtained, and a determination result of the type of the big hit among the winning determination results.

In this embodiment, in the winning determination process (see FIG. 20) described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is obtained, whether or not a small hit is obtained, and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning. Is determined. Then, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for designating the type of the big hit is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit, and the type of the big hit, based on the value set in the symbol designation command.

In this embodiment, EXT data is set and a symbol designation command is transmitted according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit occurs and the type of the big hit. For example, when it is determined to be "missing" in the winning determination process described later, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "16R probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "6R probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the result is "6R normal jackpot", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "2R probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which "05 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the result is "2R normal jackpot", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 6 designation command) in which "06 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the result is a "small hit", the CPU 56 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 7 designation command) in which "07 (H)" is set in the EXT data.

In addition to the configuration of this embodiment, in the winning determination process, it is determined in which determination value the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern falls within the range of the determination value, and the determination result (determination result of the variation pattern) is obtained. You may send the command shown. With this configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the fluctuation pattern.

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

The command E000 (H) is an effect control command (low probability / non-KT background designation command) for designating the background display when the 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 effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b and the display state of the background symbol display unit 9c are changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, and the display state of the lamp is changed. Then, the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. The effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed effect control command related to the jackpot game and an effect control command indicating a game state (for example, an effect control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process process (step S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball device 20 is executed.

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

The processes of steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

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

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

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

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

First special symbol stop process (step S304): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the first jackpot flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S304A (8 in this example). If the first jackpot flag is not set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example). In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process (step S36) based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4. Is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

First gate passage wait process (step S304A): Executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. In the first gate passage waiting process, control is performed to wait for the game ball to pass through the operating gate 17. When the passage of the game ball to the operating gate 17 is detected, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example).

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

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

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

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting the first reserved storage number). (Whether or not is 4) is confirmed (step S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process of passing through the first start port switch is terminated as it is.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S213), 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 S214). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 21) (step S215). .. In the process of step S215, the software random numbers for jackpot determination (random 1), jackpot type determination random numbers (random 2), and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers (random 5) are extracted and stored in the storage area. .. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 5) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do so. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a random number counter for determining a variation pattern for generating a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 5) in the first variation pattern setting process described later. You may.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 21, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store a random number for determining a jackpot (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 5). Will be done. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning determination process (step S216), and controls transmission of a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning determination process (step S217). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol, the big hit type is determined as to whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later. By executing the winning judgment process at the timing when the game ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 and before the variable display based on the starting winning is started, a big hit or a big hit can be made in advance. Check whether it will be a small hit and the type of big hit. 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 microcomputer 100 based on the determination result at the time of winning. ..

In the winning effect processing, for example, the CPU 56 compares the random number for jackpot determination (random 1) with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 10A, and confirms whether or not they match. do. If they do not match, if the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the big hit determination random number (random 1) with the big hit determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. 10 (A), and they are Check if they match. It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays are executed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step S216 and the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. There is. Therefore, the game state has changed until the fluctuation display based on the start prize is actually started (for example, if a probability change jackpot or a sudden probability change jackpot occurs before the fluctuation starts, the probability change state is changed from the normal state. It may have changed to.) 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 56 controls to transmit the first effective start winning command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S216).

In this embodiment, when the processes of steps S216 to S218 are executed, a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 is generated and the winning determination process is executed, the symbol designation command and the first valid A set of two commands of the start prize designation command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process (step S300) 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 S300. When the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300, the first special symbol display 8a is in a state where the variation display of the first special symbol is not made, and the first special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. This is the case even during the first big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened a predetermined number of times).

In the first special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step S50A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage counter is confirmed.

If the first reserved storage number is 0, the game control CPU 560 confirms whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variation display was finished (step S51A). Whether or not 30 seconds have passed since the last variation display was terminated is set to 30 seconds by a timer for measuring the period during which the variation display is not executed when the variation display is last terminated. It can be determined by setting the corresponding value and checking whether the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have passed since the last variation display was completed, the game control microcomputer 560 controls to transmit the customer waiting demo display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S52A).

If the first reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 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 55, and the RAM 55. (Step S53A), 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 S54A). 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 55 is set to the first reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are used. The order of extraction is also stored so that it can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S60A). Specifically, when the probability change flag, the first KT flag, and the second KT 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. If the 1KT flag is on, it is determined that it is in the low probability / first KT state, and the low probability / first KT background specification command is executed. If the probability variation flag is on and the first KT flag is on, the probability is high / first. High probability / 1st KT background specification command is determined to be in the 1KT state, and high probability / 2nd KT is determined to be high probability / 2nd KT when the probability variation flag is on and the 2nd KT flag is on. Send a background specification command.

Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the jackpot variation of the second special symbol is in progress (step S63A). 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 S68A without performing the processing after step S64A. 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 S63A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of the range as the jackpot determination random number (random 1) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65A. Regardless of which big hit determination random number (random 1) was acquired at the time of starting winning, it may be forcibly dropped.

Further, in the gaming machine that performs the small hit determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit separately from the big hit determination, when the big hit of the second special symbol is being changed in step S63A, steps S64A to S161A. A random number value (fixed value) that is out of the range is set as a random number for small hit judgment (a random number common to the random number for big hit judgment or a random number completely different from the random number for big hit judgment) without performing the processing of. By performing the small hit determination, it may be forcibly dropped regardless of which big hit determination random number (random 1) was acquired at the time of starting winning.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the second special symbol is not in progress, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number (random 1) from the first random number storage buffer (step S64A) and executes the jackpot determination module (step). S65A). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot determination random number is a jackpot if it matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is decided to make a big hit (step S66A), the game control microcomputer 560 sets the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the first special symbol (step S67A). .. Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot, 6R probability variation jackpot, or 6R normal jackpot based on random 2 (step S160A), the jackpot type is stored (step S161A), and the process proceeds to step S68A. .. Further, if the jackpot is not achieved in step S66A (that is, if it is missed), the process proceeds to step S68A.

In this embodiment, if the display result of the variation display of the first special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it is unconditionally determined to be out of order, but only in such an embodiment. I can't. For example, even if the display result of the variation display of the first special symbol is not determined to be a big hit, it may be determined to be a small hit with a low probability.

Then, in step S68A, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S68A). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step S68A is confirmed.

In step S65A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probability change big hit determination table or the probabilistic change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first selects any variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 12A to 12B according to the gaming state. (Step S201). Next, the game control microcomputer 560 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in step S201 and the variation pattern determination random number (random number 5) stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. Then, it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 12 is to be used (step S1700). 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 560 controls to transmit the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1701).

Further, when the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step S1700, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the first special symbol process timer and changes. At the same time as starting the time measurement (step S1702), the measurement execution flag described later is set, and the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is started (step S1703). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the first display result designation command transmission process (step S1706).

In the first display result designation command transmission process (step S302), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) is based on the determination result of whether or not to make a big hit and the decision result of the big hit type. Control is performed to send one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 200.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S303) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first subtracts 1 from the first fluctuation time timer (step S1121A), and when the first fluctuation time timer times out (step S1122A), the symbol is confirmed on the effect control microcomputer 200. Control the transmission of the designated command (step S1123A). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1124A).

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b (step S1125A). Whether or not the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b is determined by, for example, that the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol. If the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the CPU 56 moves to step S1123A and controls to send a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1123A). , The value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S304) (step S1124A).

By executing the process of step S1125A, in this embodiment, if the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the first special symbol is forced. It is stopped so that a big hit does not occur at the same time in the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this case, on the effect control microcomputer 200 side, if the variation display of the first special symbol is forcibly missed, the first variable display unit 9a on the first variable display unit 9a is based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. 1 The stop display of the decorative symbol is stopped, and the display result 1 designated command transmitted in step S302 is used to control the stop display of the out-of-order symbol as a variable display result of the first decorative symbol.

In this embodiment, in the first special symbol process process shown in FIG. 19 and the second special symbol process process shown in FIG. 28, the first start port switch passage process is performed for each timer interrupt (see step S312). And the second start port switch passage process (see step S322) is executed. Therefore, even if the stop display of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed, if a new start prize is generated, a new start prize is generated. It is configured to store new hold memory.

If the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b (N in step S1125A), the process ends as it is.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the value of the KT count counter indicating the low probability / remaining number of times in the first KT state is “0” (step S2010), and in “0”. If there is a case, that is, if it is not in the low probability / first KT state, the process proceeds to step S2014. When the value of the KT count counter is not "0", that is, in the low probability / first KT state, the CPU 56 subtracts the value of the KT count counter by "1" (step S2011), and whether or not the value becomes "0". (Step S2012). If the value of the KT count counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step S2014. When the value of the KT count counter becomes "0", that is, when the 100th fluctuation of the low probability / first KT state is completed, the CPU 56 resets the first KT flag indicating the first KT state (1st KT flag). Step S2013) and step S2014. As a result, the first KT state ends (shifts to the low probability / non-KT state) when 100 fluctuations are completed in the low probability / first KT state.

In step S2014, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first jackpot flag is set (step S2014). When the first jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag, the first KT flag, the second KT flag, and the KT count counter if they are set (step S2015).

Next, the CPU 56 sets the timer before opening the big winning opening (step S2017), sets the opening pattern data for round 1 according to the big hit type (step S2018), and sets the round number counter indicating the number of big hit rounds to "1". (Step S2019), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first gate passage waiting process (step S2020).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a first gate passage waiting process (step S304A) in the special symbol process process. In the process of waiting for passage through the first gate, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the operating gate switch 17a has been input (step S2501). If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a has not been input, the process ends as it is. If the detection signal from the operation gate switch 17a is input, the CPU 56 transmits the first big hit start designation command (step S2502), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first big winning opening pre-opening process. Set to the corresponding value (step S2503).

In this embodiment, by executing the process of waiting for the passage of the first gate, the jackpot game is not started immediately when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variation display result of the first special symbol, but the operation gate 17 is performed. It is configured to shift to the big hit game on condition that the game ball passes through and is detected by the actuating gate switch 17a.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S2200A), and if the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2204A. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the first jackpot flag is reset (step S2201A), and control is performed to send the first jackpot end designation command (step S2202A). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 is set in the big hit end display timer (step S2203A), and the process is terminated.

In step S2204A, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S2204A). Then, the CPU 56 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 S2205A). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205A), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot (step S2206A). Whether or not the 16R probability variation jackpot is achieved can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step S161A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 16R probability change jackpot, the CPU 56 sets a probability change flag indicating that it is in the probability change state and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step S2207A), and at the same time, the second KT flag indicating that it is in the second KT state. Is set to shift to the second KT state (step S2208A). Then, the process proceeds to step S2214A.

If it is not a 16R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 6R probability variation jackpot (step S2209A). Whether or not the 6R probability variation jackpot is achieved can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step S161A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability change jackpot, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step S2210A), and sets the first KT flag indicating that it is the first KT state to the first KT state. (Step S2211A). Then, the process proceeds to step S2214A.

If it is not a 6R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it is a 6R normal jackpot), the CPU 56 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2212A). Further, the CPU 56 sets “100” in the KT number counter indicating the low probability / remaining number of times in the first KT state (step S2213A). Then, the process proceeds to step S2214A.

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S2214A).

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process process (step S26B) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the second special symbol process process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 8b, the special variable winning ball device 20, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is executed.

When the CPU 56 performs the second special symbol process process, the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. Then, that is, if a start winning is generated in which the game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 14 (step S321), the second starting opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). If the "first" of the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 20 is read as "second", the second starting port switch passing process will be explained. After that, the CPU 56 performs any of the processes of steps S350 to S360 according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag).

The processes of steps S350 to S360 are as follows.

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

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

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

Second special symbol changing process (step S353): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the second variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S351 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 200 is notified. Control is performed to send the symbol confirmation designation command, and the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S304 (4 in this example). The effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Second special symbol stop process (step S354): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 4. When the second big hit flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S354A (11 in this example). When the small hit flag is set, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S358 (8 in this example). When neither the second big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set (in the case of a loss (including the case of a forced loss)), the internal state (second special symbol process flag) corresponds to step S350. Update to the value (0 in this example). In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, as will be described later, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stopped symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

Second gate passage waiting process (step S354A): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 11. In the second gate passage waiting process, control is performed to wait for the game ball to pass through the operating gate 17. When the passage of the game ball to the operating gate 17 is detected, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S355 (5 in this example).

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

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

Second jackpot end process (step S357): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 200 performs display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended. In addition, a process of setting a flag indicating the game state (for example, a probability change flag, a first KT flag, and a second KT flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

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

Second small hit opening process (step S359): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 9. A process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 22 is performed. In this embodiment, the closing condition is satisfied when the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 has elapsed by 0.8 seconds (see FIG. 16). Further, when the game ball wins a prize in the special winning opening and the game ball is detected by the second count switch 25a, the control is performed to transmit the special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200. When the closing condition is satisfied, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S360 (10 (decimal number) in this example).

Second small hit end process (step S360): Executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed so that the effect control microcomputer 200 performs display control for notifying the player that the small hit game state has ended. Then, the internal state (second special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S350 (0 in this example).

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process (step S350) in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S350. When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S350, it means that the second special symbol display 8b does not display the variation of the second special symbol, and This is the case during the second big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened a predetermined time) or the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened).

In the second special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) first confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step S50B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage counter is confirmed.

If the first reserved storage number is 0, the game control CPU 560 confirms whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the last variation display was finished (step S51B). Whether or not 30 seconds have passed since the last variation display was terminated is set to 30 seconds by a timer for measuring the period during which the variation display is not executed when the variation display is last terminated. It can be determined by setting the corresponding value and checking whether the timer has timed out. If 30 seconds have passed since the last variation display was completed, the game control microcomputer 560 controls to transmit the customer waiting demo display designation command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S52B).

If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 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 55, and the RAM 55. (Step S53B), 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 S54B). 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 55 is set to the second reserved storage number = n−. Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It has become like. That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S60B). The specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step S60A of the first special symbol normal process.

Next, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the jackpot variation of the first special symbol is in progress (step S63B). 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 S68B without performing the processing after step S64B. 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 S63B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of the range as a random number for big hit determination (random 1) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S65B. Regardless of which big hit determination random number (random 1) was acquired at the time of starting winning, it may be forcibly dropped.

Further, in the gaming machine that performs the small hit determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit separately from the big hit determination, when the big hit of the first special symbol is being changed in step S63B, steps S64B to S161B. A random number value (fixed value) that is out of the range is set as a random number for small hit judgment (a random number common to the random number for big hit judgment or a random number completely different from the random number for big hit judgment) without performing the processing of. By performing the small hit determination, it may be forcibly dropped regardless of which big hit determination random number (random 1) was acquired at the time of starting winning.

When the jackpot fluctuation of the first special symbol is not in progress, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number (random 1) from the second random number storage buffer (step S64B) and executes the jackpot determination module (step). S65B). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot determination random number is a jackpot if it matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is decided to make a big hit (step S66B), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step S67B). .. Then, it is determined whether the jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, or 2R normal jackpot based on random 2 (step S160B), the jackpot type is stored (step S161B), and the step Move to S68B.

If the big hit is not made in step S66B, the game control microcomputer 560 executes the small hit determination module (step S162B). The small hit determination module is a program that determines that a small hit determination random number (which may be a small hit determination random number) matches a predetermined small hit determination value to be a small hit. When it is decided to make a small hit (step S163B), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step S164B). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S68B.

Then, in step S68B, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step S68B). Although not shown, the symbol to be stopped immediately before step S68B is confirmed.

In step S65B, 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 (step S351) is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S301) shown in FIG. 23. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 23, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process is explained.

In the second display result designation command transmission process (step S352), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether or not to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and a big hit. Based on the type determination result, one of the display result specification commands (display result 1 specified command to display result 3 specified command, display result 5 specified command to display result 7 specified command) is sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. Controls transmission.

The second special symbol changing process (step S353) is the same as the first special symbol changing process (step S303) shown in FIG. 24. That is, in the first special symbol changing process shown in FIG. 24, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol changing process is explained.

In the second special symbol stop process (step S354), substantially the same process as the first special symbol stop process (step S304) shown in FIG. 25 is executed. That is, in the first special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 25, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol stop process is generally explained. However, in the second special symbol stop processing, if the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the second small hit opening pre-processing (step S358). ..

The second gate passage waiting process (step S354A) is the same as the first gate passage waiting process (step S304A) shown in FIG. 26. That is, in the first gate passage waiting process shown in FIG. 26, if "first" is read as "second", the second gate passage waiting process is explained.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the second big hit end process (step S357) in the special symbol process process. In the second big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S2200B), and if the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2204B. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the second jackpot flag is reset (step S2201B), and control is performed to transmit the second jackpot end designation command (step S2202B). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 is set in the big hit end display timer (step S2203B), and the process is terminated.

In step S2204B, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S2204B). Then, the CPU 56 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 S2205B). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205B), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 16R probability variation jackpot (step S2206B). Whether or not the 16R probability variation jackpot is achieved can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 16R probability change jackpot, the CPU 56 sets the probability change flag and shifts to the probability change state (high probability state) (step S2207B). Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not it was controlled to the first KT state or the second KT state before starting the current jackpot (step S2208B). Whether or not the first KT state or the second KT state was controlled before the start of the big hit is, for example, the first KT state before the start of the big hit in the second special symbol stop process before the start of the big hit game. A first KT storage flag indicating that the situation has been set and a second KT storage flag indicating that the state has been in the second KT state are set, and in step S2208B, whether or not these the first KT storage flag or the second KT storage flag is set is set. You just have to check. If it is neither the 1st KT state nor the 2nd KT state before the start of the big hit, the 1st KT flag is set and the state shifts to the 1st KT state (step S2209B). If it was in the 1st KT state or the 2nd KT state before the start of the big hit, the 2nd KT flag is set and the state shifts to the 2nd KT state (step S2210B). Then, the process proceeds to step S2216B.

By executing the processes of steps S2208B to S2210B, in this embodiment, when a 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained based on the variation display of the second special symbol, when the KT state is reached before the start of the jackpot. Only the second KT state is set, and if the non-KT state is reached before the start of the big hit, the first KT state is set. That is, as described above, in this embodiment, in the non-KT state (low probability / non-KT state), the left-handed operation is configured to perform the left-handed operation, and the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. It is configured on the assumption that. However, if the variation display of the 2nd special symbol is configured to unconditionally shift to the 2nd KT state when a 16R probability variation jackpot occurs, the right-handed operation is intentionally performed even in the non-KT state. It becomes possible to shift to the 2KT state, which may impair the original playability and unnecessarily increase the gambling. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a 16R probability variation jackpot is obtained based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the second KT state is entered only when the KT state is reached before the start of the jackpot. In the non-KT state, the player is urged to perform a left-handed operation to prevent such a situation.

If it is not a 16R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended this time is a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot (step S2211B). Whether or not it is a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in step S161B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot, the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (step S2212B), and at the same time, sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2212B). Step S2213B). Then, the process proceeds to step S2216B.

If it is neither a 6R probability variation jackpot nor a 2R probability variation jackpot (that is, if it is a 2R normal jackpot), the CPU 56 sets the first KT flag and shifts to the first KT state (step S2214B). Further, the CPU 56 sets “100” in the KT count counter (step S2215B). Then, the process proceeds to step S2216B.

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step S350) (step S2216B).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 201 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing the timer for determining the activation interval of the effect control, and the like is performed (step S701). After that, the effect control CPU 201 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 201 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 201 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 201 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 201 performs the first decorative symbol process process (step S705A). In the first decorative symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the first variable display unit 9a is executed. .. In addition, the second decorative pattern process process is performed (step S705B). In the second decorative symbol process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from each process according to the control state, and the display control of the second variable display unit 9b is executed. .. Further, the background symbol process process for controlling the display state of the background symbol display unit 9c is executed (step S706). Further, a prize ball number display process for controlling the display of the prize ball number display indicating the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game or the KT state (first KT state, second KT state) is executed (step S707). In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the symbol hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S708). Further, a random number update process for updating the counter value of the counter for generating a random number such as a random number for determining the advance notice is executed (step S709). After that, the process proceeds to step S702.

32 to 34 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 201 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). 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 201 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is to read 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 201 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step S617), the effect control CPU 201 is formed in the RAM with the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 4 designation command). It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step S618A).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 201 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step S620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation specification command has been normally received.

If the received effect control command is the first jackpot start designation command or the second jackpot start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 201 has the first jackpot start designation command reception flag or the second jackpot start designation command reception flag. Is set (step S622). In this embodiment, the first jackpot start designation command reception flag and the second jackpot start designation command reception flag set in step S622 are also referred to as fanfare flags.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 201 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S624). In this embodiment, the jackpot end designation command reception flag set in step S624 is also referred to as an ending flag.

If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step S625), the effect control CPU 201 sets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step S626).

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step S627), the effect control CPU 201 sets the small hit end designation command reception flag (step S628).

If the received effect control command is low probability / non-KT background designation (step S630), the effect control CPU 201 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the low probability / non-KT state (for example,). , Background screen of blue display color) (step S631). Further, if the effect control CPU 201 is set, the first KT state flag indicating that the first KT state is set is reset (step S632). Further, the effect control CPU 201 resets the prize ball count counter for counting the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game or the KT state (first KT state, second KT state) (step S633), and also displays the effect. If the prize ball number display is displayed on the device 9, control is performed to erase the prize ball number display (step S634).

If the received effect control command is low probability / first KT background designation (step S635), the effect control CPU 201 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the low probability / first KT state (for example). , The background screen of the green display color) (step S636). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the first KT state flag (step S637). If the effect control CPU 201 is set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the probability change state flag indicating that it is in the probability change state and the second KT state flag indicating that it is in the second KT state (step S638). Further, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to display the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern (step S639). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the prize ball number display according to any pattern is not yet displayed, the control to newly start the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern is performed. Further, if the prize ball number display is already performed by the jackpot pattern or the second KT pattern, the control is performed to switch to the display of the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern.

If the received effect control command is highly accurate / first KT background designation (step S640), the effect control CPU 201 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the high probability / first KT state (for example). , The background screen of the yellow display color) (step S641). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability change state flag and the first KT state flag (step S642). If the effect control CPU 201 is set, the second KT state flag is reset (step S643). Further, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to display the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern (step S644). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the prize ball number display according to any pattern is not yet displayed, the control to newly start the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern is performed. Further, if the prize ball number display is already performed by the jackpot pattern or the second KT pattern, the control is performed to switch to the display of the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern.

If the received effect control command is highly accurate / second KT background designation (step S645), the effect control CPU 201 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 9 as a background screen according to the high probability / second KT state (for example). , The background screen of the red display color) (step S646). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the probability change state flag and the second KT state flag (step S647). Further, if the effect control CPU 201 is set, the first KT state flag is reset (step S648). Further, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to display the prize ball number display by the second KT pattern (step S649). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the prize ball number display according to any pattern is not yet displayed, the control to start the prize ball number display is newly performed by the second KT pattern. Further, if the prize ball number display is already performed by the jackpot pattern or the first KT pattern, the control is performed to switch to the display of the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern.

In this embodiment, the processing of steps S639, S644, and S649 and the processing of step S979 of the background symbol fluctuation stop processing described later are executed, so that the jackpot game or the KT state (first KT state, second KT state) is executed. The number of prize balls is displayed during the state), but the value of the prize ball counter when the KT state is terminated and the low probability / non-KT state is returned by executing the processing of steps S633 and S634. Is reset (cleared to 0) and the display of the number of prize balls ends.

Further, in this embodiment, the process of steps S639 and S644 is executed to display the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern in the first KT state, and the process of step S649 is executed to display the prize ball number in the second KT state. Although the case where the prize ball number display by the second KT pattern is displayed is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the first KT state, the prize ball number display may not be displayed (the processing of steps S639 and S644 is unnecessary).

If the received effect control command is a large prize opening prize designation command (step S650), the effect control CPU 201 sets a large winning opening winning flag indicating that a game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening (step S650). Together with step S651), 15 (corresponding to the number of prize balls per winning to the large winning opening) is added to the prize ball number counter (step S652).

If the received effect control command is a special prize opening prize designation command (step S653), the effect control CPU 201 sets a special prize opening winning flag indicating that a game ball has been won in the special winning opening 24. Along with (step S654), 15 (corresponding to the number of prize balls per winning to the special winning opening 24) is added to the prize ball number counter (step S655).

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 24 is shown. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, the number of prize balls is set to 15 when a game ball wins in the large winning opening, while the number of prize balls is set to 10 when a game ball wins in the special winning opening 24. You may.

If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo display designation command (step S660), the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to start the customer waiting demonstration display (step S661). Further, if the effect control CPU 201 is set, the previous small hit flag indicating that the display result of the previous fluctuation display was a small hit is reset (step S662), and small hits are continuously generated. The small hit continuous number counter indicating the number of hits is cleared to 0 (step S663).

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the continuous small hit effect can be executed when the small hits occur continuously, but the process of steps S662 and S663 is executed. Therefore, if the customer waiting demonstration display is displayed after the variable display that becomes a small hit is executed, the continuous small hit even if the variable display executed after that becomes a small hit. The production is configured so that it is not performed.

If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designation commands (step S664), the effect control CPU 201 inputs the received symbol specification command to the first empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area of (step S665).

If the received effect control command is the first valid start prize designation command or the second valid start prize designation command (step S666), 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 start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step S667).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command or executes processing (step S670). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the background symbol process process (step S706) shown in FIG. 31. In the background symbol process process, the effect control CPU 201 first executes a hold sequence effect control process that controls the hold sequence effect (step 9800A). Next, the effect control CPU 201 performs any of the processes of steps S900 to S908 according to the value of the background symbol process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Background symbol change start waiting process (step S900): It is determined whether or not the background symbol change start condition is satisfied, and if the background symbol change start condition is satisfied, the background symbol display unit 9c starts the change. To control. The fluctuation start condition of the background symbol is satisfied when it is confirmed in the command analysis process that any fluctuation pattern command has been received. Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start processing (step S901).

Background symbol variation start processing (step S901): Control is performed so that the background symbol variation on the left, middle, and right is started. In addition, the stop symbol of the background symbol is determined according to the received display result command, and the fluctuation time of the background symbol is set. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S902).

Background symbol change processing (step S902): The end of the background symbol change time is monitored. When the fluctuation time ends, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the background symbol stop processing (step S903). In the process of changing the background symbol, the effect control CPU 201 may extend the variation time of the background symbol.

Background symbol stop processing (step S903): Control is performed to finally stop the fluctuation of the background symbol and display the stopped symbol. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900), the big hit display process (step S904), or the small hit medium process (step S908). When updating to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S904), the jackpot display process (step S904) is performed on condition that the first jackpot start designation command or the second jackpot start designation command is received. Update to the value corresponding to. Further, when updating to the value corresponding to the small hit medium processing (step S908), the value corresponding to the small hit medium display processing (step S908) is set on condition that the small hit start designation command is received. Update.

Big hit display process (step S904): Controls the big hit display. Then, when the big winning opening opening display command (the big winning opening opening display command related to the first round) that indicates that the big hit game has actually started is received, the value of the background symbol process flag is processed during the round ( Update to the value corresponding to step S905).

Round processing (step S905): Display control during the round is performed. For example, when the display command indicating that the big winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

Round post-processing (step S906): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when the display command after opening the big winning opening indicating that the big winning opening is open (closed) is received, the interval display is performed.

Big hit end effect processing (step S907): Controls the big hit end display after the big hit game is finished. For example, when the ending designation command (first ending designation command, second ending designation command) for designating the end of the big hit is received, the ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value of the background symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900).

Small hit middle processing (step S908): Display control during the small hit game is performed. Then, when the small hit end designation command is received, the value of the background symbol process flag is updated to the value of the background symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900).

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the hold continuous effect control process (step S900A). In this embodiment, when the jackpot game is started, there is a hold memory that becomes a jackpot among the hold memories currently stored, that is, a hold sequence suggesting that the jackpot is continuously executed. The production can be executed.

In the hold continuous effect control process, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the jackpot game (step S3501). In step S3501, for example, if the value of the background symbol process flag is the jackpot display process (step S904), it is determined that it is the start timing of the jackpot game.

If it is the start timing of the jackpot game (Y in step S3501), the effect control CPU 201 is a command at the time of starting winning (that is, a symbol designation command and a valid starting winning designation command (first valid starting winning designation command or second valid). It is confirmed whether or not the set of the start prize designation command) includes a command indicating a big hit (step S3502).

When a command indicating a jackpot is included (Y in step S3502), the effect control CPU 201 notifies that the jackpot is continuously executed (step S3502a). In step S3502a, for example, in the effect display device 9, by displaying the character display of "continuous jackpot confirmation", there is a hold memory that becomes a jackpot among the hold memories currently stored, and the jackpot is continuous. Is notified that it will be executed.

In this embodiment, when there is a hold storage that is a big hit in the first hold memory related to the variable display of the first special symbol currently stored, or the second hold related to the variable display of the second special symbol. When there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit in the memory, it is configured to be able to notify that the big hit is continuously executed, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, in the second hold memory. Only when there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit, it is possible to notify that the big hit is continuously executed, and if there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit in the first hold memory, the big hit is continuous. It may be configured not to notify that it is executed. Further, it may be possible to notify that the jackpots are continuously executed only when there is a hold memory that becomes a specific jackpot (for example, 16R probability variation jackpot).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets the hold continuous execution flag indicating that the hold continuous effect is being executed (step S3503), and ends the process.

If it is not the start timing of the big hit game (N in step S3501), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not the timing is during the big hit game (step S3504). In step S3504, for example, if the value of the background symbol process flag is either in-round processing (step S905) or round post-processing (step S906), it is determined that the timing is during the jackpot game.

If it is the timing during the big hit game (Y in step S3504), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the hold continuous execution flag is set (step S3505), and if it is not set, the process ends. If the hold continuous execution flag is set, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not a new round has been started in the jackpot game (step S3506). For example, it can be confirmed by comparing the content of the received large winning opening open display command with the content of the previously received large winning opening open display command. When a new round is started, the effect control CPU 201 adds 1 to the value of the total land number counter that counts the total number of rounds during the hold continuous effect, and displays the effect based on the value of the total land number counter. The apparatus 9 is controlled to display the number of rounds (steps S3507 and S3508). After that, the process ends.

If it is not the timing during the big hit game (N in step S3504), the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the big hit game (step S3509). In step S3509, for example, if the value of the background symbol process flag is the jackpot end effect process (step S907), it is determined that it is the end timing of the jackpot game.

If it is the end timing of the big hit game (Y in step S3504), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the hold continuous execution flag is set (step S3510), and if it is set, the process ends as it is. .. If the hold continuous execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 201 notifies the game state after the big hit game (step S3511). In step S3511, for example, when the game is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game, the effect display device 9 displays the character display of "probability change rush", and when the effect is controlled to the KT state, the effect display device 9 is displayed. In, the character display of "small hit time rush" is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 36, the game state after the big hit game is notified at the end timing of the big hit game. Notification may be performed by displaying the character display of "No second KT". Further, also in this case, the notification may not be performed when the hold continuous effect is executed, and the notification may be performed only when the hold continuous effect is not executed.

If the command indicating the jackpot is not included (N in step S3502), the effect control CPU 201 is reset if the hold continuous execution flag is set (step S3512), and the value of the total number of rounds counter is also reset. (Step S3513).

As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, when the hold continuous effect is executed by the processing of steps S3502 to S3503, at the start of the previous big hit game, the effect display device 9 determines the “continuous big hit”. By displaying the character display, it is notified that the big hits are continuously executed. Further, by the processing of steps S3504 to S3508, the total number of rounds of the previous big hit game and the subsequent big hit game is shown during the execution of the hold continuous production, and a series of big hit games are executed. You can make it look like it is being done.

Further, by the processing of steps S3509 to S3511, when the hold continuous effect is not being executed, the game state controlled after the end of the big hit game (for example, the probability change state or the KT state) is notified, but the hold continuous effect is executed. When it is inside, those notifications are not performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to weaken the impression that the big hit game ends and the normal game starts, and it is possible to make it appear that a series of big hit games are executed by the previous big hit game and the later big hit game. ..

Further, as will be described in detail later, when the hold continuous effect is being executed and the hold continuous execution flag is set, between the end of the previous big hit game and the start of the later big hit game. Even if a small hit occurs, the execution of effects related to the small hit (for example, small hit notification, display of prize ball increase display, winning effect, continuous small hit effect, etc.) is restricted. With such a configuration, the impression that the big hit game is completed and the normal game is performed is weakened, and it is possible to make it appear that a series of big hit games are executed by the previous big hit game and the later big hit game. can.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the background symbol change start processing (step S901). In the background symbol change start process, the effect control CPU 201 determines the stop symbol of the background symbol (step S920). In this embodiment, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of alignment), only the out-of-order symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle, and right are completely inconsistent or the left and right background symbols are matched. Determine the combination of out-of-reach symbols. Further, when the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 16R probability variation jackpot is determined), the combination of the symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle, and right are odd-numbered symbols is determined. In addition, when the display result 3 designation command or the display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a 6R probability variation jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot), a combination of symbols in which the background symbols on the left, middle, and right are even numbers. To decide. In addition, when the display result 4 designation command or the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined that the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot is determined), the same combination as the reach loss symbol in which only the left and right background symbols match. To decide. Further, when the display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined to be a small hit), the combination of the background symbols of the small hit symbol (for example, "135") is determined.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the variation display started this time is a small hit (step S921a). Whether or not the variable display started this time is a small hit is determined by, for example, the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area (see step S618) indicating the small hit. It can be determined by checking whether or not (whether or not the display result 7 designated command is stored).

If the variation display to be started this time is a small hit (Y in step S921a), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the hold continuous execution flag is set (step S921b), and is set. For example, according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command, the process table for hold continuous time according to the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used is selected (step S921c). Then, the process proceeds to step S932. The process table for hold consecutive hours selected in step S921c is configured so that the effect related to the small hit is not executed. With such a configuration, when the hold continuous effect is being executed and the hold continuous execution flag is set, a small hit occurs between the end of the previous big hit game and the start of the later big hit game. Even if it occurs, the execution of the effect related to the small hit (for example, the small hit notification, the continuous small hit effect, etc.) is restricted. In this embodiment, the execution of the effect related to the small hit is prohibited during the execution of the hold continuous effect, but for example, it is inconspicuous (for example, the display size is small and the color is small). It may be restricted by executing it in a form (thin, etc.).

If the hold continuous execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S922). If the second KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is not the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S931. If the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the previous small hit flag is set (step S923). If the small hit flag is not set last time (that is, if the display result of the variation display executed last time is not a small hit), the effect control CPU 201 indicates that small hits have occurred continuously. As a table for determining the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect to be notified, the continuous small hit effect determination table for the previous non-small hit is selected (step S924). On the other hand, if the small hit flag is set last time (that is, if the display result of the variation display executed last time is a small hit and continuous small hits occur), the effect control CPU 201 As a table for determining the presence / absence and type of continuous small hit effect, a continuous small hit effect determination table according to the value of the small hit continuous number counter for counting the number of consecutive small hits is selected ( Step S925).

In this embodiment, the process of step S922 is executed so that the continuous small hit effect can be executed only in the second KT state, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the continuous small hit effect may be configured to be executable in both the first KT state and the second KT state.

Then, the effect control CPU 201 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in steps S924 and S925, and determines the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect (step S926).

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the continuous small hit effect determination table. Of these, FIG. 38A shows a specific example of the continuous small hit effect determination table for the previous non-small hit selected in step S924. Further, FIG. 38B shows a case where the value of the small hit continuous number counter is 1 in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, 2 continuously in the variation display started this time). A specific example of the continuous small hit effect determination table (for two consecutive small hits) selected for (when a small hit occurs) is shown. Further, FIG. 38C shows a case where the value of the small hit continuous number counter is 2 in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, 3 continuously in the variation display started this time). A specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table (for three consecutive small hits) selected for (when a small hit occurs) is shown. Further, FIG. 38 (D) shows the case where the value of the small hit continuous number counter is 3 or more in the continuous small hit effect determination table selected in step S925 (that is, continuously in the variation display started this time). A specific example of a continuous small hit effect determination table (for a number of consecutive small hits of 4 times or more) selected for (when small hits occur 4 times or more) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 38, in the continuous small hit effect determination table, determination values are assigned to each of the continuous small hit effect, the continuous small hit effect A, the continuous small hit effect B, and the continuous small hit effect C. There is. In this embodiment, the continuous small hit effect A is an effect in which a predetermined character A appears on the effect display device 9, and a character display such as "one more time!" Is displayed as a line of the character A. .. Further, the continuous small hit effect B is, for example, an effect in which a predetermined character B appears on the effect display device 9 and a character display such as "one more time!" Is displayed as a line of the character B. Further, the continuous small hit effect C is, for example, an effect in which a predetermined character C appears on the effect display device 9 and a character display such as "one more time!" Is displayed as a line of the character C.

In this embodiment, the case where the type of the character is different depending on the type of the continuous small hit effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the type of character display may be different or the display color of character display may be different depending on the type of continuous small hit effect. Further, as the continuous small hit effect, the effect of lighting the decorative lamp 25 and the frame lamps 28a to 28c may be executed, or the effect of outputting the effect sound from the speaker 27 may be executed, and various as the continuous small hit effect. It is possible to produce various aspects.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which three types of continuous small hit effects A to C can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode and four or more types of continuous small hit effects are continuously small. The hit effect may be configured to be executable, or only two types of continuous small hit effects may be configured to be executable. Further, it may be configured so that there is only one type of continuous small hit effect.

As shown in FIG. 38 (A), when the previous fluctuation display was not a small hit (that is, when continuous small hits did not occur), the rate was 100% without the continuous small hit effect. It is determined. In this embodiment, if the previous variation display is not a small hit, the continuous small hit effect is not executed. Therefore, when it is determined as N in step S923, it is as it is. It may be configured to move to step S931. With such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the need for a continuous small hit effect determination table for the previous non-small hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), when small hits occur twice in succession in this variation display, it is determined at a rate of 20% without a continuous small hit effect, and at a rate of 80%. It is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect A. Not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, the continuous small hit effect B and the continuous small hit effect C may be configured to be determinable at a low ratio.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), when small hits occur three times in a row in this variation display, it is determined at a rate of 20% without a continuous small hit effect, and at a rate of 30%. It is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect A, and it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect B at a rate of 50%. That is, the continuous small hit effect B is executed at a relatively high rate. In addition, not limited to the embodiment shown in this embodiment, the continuous small hit effect C may be configured to be determinable at a low rate.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), when small hits occur four or more times in succession in this variation display, it is determined at a rate of 20% without a continuous small hit effect, and a rate of 10%. Is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect A, is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect B at a rate of 20%, and is determined to execute the continuous small hit effect C at a rate of 50%. .. That is, the continuous small hit effect C is executed at a relatively high rate.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), since the ratio of the continuous small hit effect A already being executed in the second continuous small hit fluctuation is high, FIGS. 38 (C) and 38 (D) are used. As shown in the above, the execution rate of the continuous small hit effect A is set to be low in the small hit fluctuations of the third consecutive time or more. Further, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), since the ratio of the continuous small hit effect B already being executed in the third continuous small hit fluctuation is high, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), the fourth or more consecutive small hit effects are performed. In the small hit fluctuation, the execution ratio of the continuous small hit effect B is set to be low. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it becomes difficult to execute the same type of effect as the type of effect previously executed as the continuous small hit effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

In this embodiment, the allocation of the continuous small hit effect determination table shown in FIG. 38 makes it difficult to execute the same type of effect as the type of effect previously executed as the continuous small hit effect. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when the continuous small hit effect A is executed, a flag indicating that the continuous small hit effect A has been executed is set, and when the subsequent variable display results in continuous small hits, the flag is set. If the flag is set, a type of continuous small hit effect other than the continuous small hit effect A may be configured to be executable.

Further, in this embodiment, when the previous variation display is a small hit (when continuous small hits occur), the continuous small hit effect determination table shown in FIGS. 38 (B) to 38 (D) is used. Although the case where the lottery process is executed to determine the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a process mode. For example, when the previous variation display is a small hit, the continuous small hit effect may be unconditionally executed without performing the lottery process.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, a case is shown in which the type of the continuous small hit effect to be executed from the plurality of types of continuous small hit effects A to C is determined by the lottery process. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the type of continuous small hit effect may be fixedly determined according to the number of consecutive small hits. For example, if it is the second consecutive small hit, the continuous small hit effect A is fixedly determined, and if it is the third consecutive small hit, the continuous small hit effect B is fixedly determined, and the fourth or more consecutive small hits are determined. If it is a hit, it may be configured to fix the continuous small hit effect C.

When it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect (Y in step S927), the effect control CPU 201 determines the variation pattern and determination of the background symbol to be used according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command. A process table corresponding to the continuous small hit effect of the type selected is selected (step S928). Then, the process proceeds to step S932.

In this embodiment, the process table selected in step S928 is used to execute the processes of step S933, which will be described later, and step S944 of the background symbol changing process, so that the effect display device 9 continuously displays the background symbol variation. A small hit effect is executed.

In this embodiment, when a small hit is made based on the variation display of the second special symbol during the second KT state, the rate of the variation display of the shortened variation is increased (this). In the example, as shown in FIGS. 14 (I) and 15, when a small hit occurs during the second KT state, the shortening is determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 27 of the shortening fluctuation at a rate of 95%). A fluctuation display other than the fluctuation may be performed (in this example, the second fluctuation pattern # 28 having a relatively long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds) may be determined). Therefore, for example, in the background symbol variation start processing shown in FIG. 37, when the variation display this time is a small hit variation, it is further determined whether or not it is a variation pattern of the shortened variation, and the variation of the shortened variation. By executing the processes of steps S922 to S928 so that the continuous small hit effect can be executed only in the case of a pattern, when the continuous small hit effect is executed, it is always executed in the variation display of the shortened variation. It is configured as follows.

If the fluctuation display started this time is not a small hit (N in step S921a), the effect control CPU 201 resets the previous small hit flag (step S929) if it is set, and the number of consecutive small hits. The value of the counter is cleared to 0 (step S930).

After clearing the small hit continuous number counter in step S930, if the second KT state flag is not set (N in step S922), or if it is decided not to execute the continuous small hit effect (N in step S927). The effect control CPU 201 selects a process table according to the variation pattern of the background symbol to be used according to the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command (step S931). Then, the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the selected process table is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S932). Next, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect device (effect display device 9, various lamps, speaker 27) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). (Step S933). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP 209 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the background symbol display unit 9c. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

When the execution of the continuous effect is specified in the variation pattern (in the case of the second variation pattern # 26, # 28, # 29), step S933 and the background described later are described according to the process table selected in steps S928 and S931. By executing the process of step S944 of the process during the symbol change, the continuous effect is executed during the change display of the background symbol. Further, when the execution of the battle effect is specified in the fluctuation pattern (in the case of the second fluctuation pattern # 16, # 18, # 19, # 21, # 23, # 24, # 29), steps S928 and S931 By executing the process of step S933 and step S944 of the process during background symbol change described later according to the process table selected in, the battle effect is executed during the change display of the background symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time in the background symbol fluctuation time timer and starts the background symbol fluctuation time timer (step S934). Then, the background symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol changing process (step S902) (step S935).

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a background symbol changing process (step S902) in the background symbol process process. In the background symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 201 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S940) and 1 subtracts the value of the normal symbol variation time timer (step S941). When the process timer times out (step S942), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step S943). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S944).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 executes the background symbol variation time extension process (step S950). That is, in this embodiment, the first is when the variable display of the second special symbol is started when the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, or when the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed. There is a possibility that the variable display of the special symbol may be started, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed in parallel. Therefore, in this embodiment, by executing the background symbol variation time extension process in step S950, the other special is executed when the background symbol variation display is executed in response to the variation display of one special symbol. When the variation display of the symbol is started, the variation pattern of the background symbol is replaced or the variation time is extended as necessary.

In step S950, for example, when the effect control CPU 201 is executing the variable display of the background symbol in response to the variable display of one of the special symbols that is out of alignment, the variable display of the other special symbol that becomes a big hit is displayed. When it is started, it is replaced with the fluctuation pattern of the background symbol corresponding to the special symbol of the big hit, and the fluctuation time is extended. Further, for example, when the variable display of the background symbol is executed in response to the variable display of one special symbol that becomes a big hit, and the variable display of the other special symbol that becomes an outlier is started, the background symbol is displayed. The fluctuation display of the background symbol currently being executed is executed as it is without replacing the fluctuation pattern or extending the fluctuation time. Further, for example, when the variable display of the background symbol is executed in response to the variable display of one special symbol that becomes a big hit, and the variable display of the other special symbol that becomes a big hit is started, it has already been described. As described above, in this embodiment, since the variation display of the special symbol that started later is forcibly removed in the middle, the variation pattern of the background symbol is not replaced or the variation time is not extended, and the background currently being executed is not performed. The variable display of the symbol is executed as it is.

Then, if the background symbol fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S951), the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol fluctuation stop process (step S903) (step S952). ).

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a background symbol fluctuation stop process (step S903) in the background symbol process process. In the background symbol fluctuation stop processing, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set (step S970A). .. If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S974. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 1 is set in step S973. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S971 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step S974.

If the stop symbol display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 2 indicating that the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol is set. (Step S970B). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step S983. In this embodiment, when the small hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the background symbol, the stop symbol display flag 2 is set in step S982. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when the effect during the small hit game is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small hit symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but the effect during the small hit game has not yet been executed. Therefore, the stop symbol of the background symbol in step S971 is set. The process proceeds to step S983 without executing the display process.

If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 201 uses the effect display device 9 to display the stop symbol on the left, middle, and right background symbols (missing symbol, jackpot symbol). , Small hit symbol) is controlled to be confirmed and displayed (step S971).

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S971 (Y in step S972), the effect control CPU 201 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S973).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags (first jackpot start designation command reception flag, second jackpot start designation command reception flag) is set (step S974). .. When any of the jackpot start designation command reception flags is set, the effect control CPU 201 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step S975). The effect control CPU 201 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 selects a process table according to the fanfare effect (step S976). In step S976, when the hold continuous execution flag is set, the process table for hold continuous execution may be selected. This process table for hold continuous time is, for example, a big hit game in which a fanfare effect that emphasizes that a new big hit game is started is not executed, a simple fanfare effect is executed, or a big hit game is replaced with the fanfare effect. It is configured so that an effect or the like indicating that it is restarted is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it appear that a series of big hit games are being executed by the first big hit game and the later big hit game.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S977), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step S978).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to display the prize ball number display according to the jackpot pattern (step S979). For example, the prize ball number display is displayed at the lower left end of the display screen of the effect display device 9. In this case, if the prize ball number display according to any pattern is not yet displayed, the control to start the prize ball number display is newly performed by the jackpot pattern. Further, if the prize ball number display is already performed by the first KT pattern or the second KT pattern, the control is performed to switch to the display of the prize ball number display by the jackpot pattern.

In this embodiment, the case where the prize ball number display is started or switched (see step S979) by the jackpot pattern in the background symbol fluctuation stop processing shown in FIG. 40 is shown, but is limited to such an embodiment. do not have. For example, in the jackpot display processing (step S904), the first round processing after starting the jackpot game (step S905), and the like, the same processing as in step S979 is performed to start or switch the prize ball number display according to the jackpot pattern. It may be configured as follows.

After that, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S904) (step S980).

When the small hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step S971 (Y in step S981), the effect control CPU 201 sets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S982).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S983). When the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hit start designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step S984). The effect control CPU 201 also resets the set small hit start designation command reception flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 selects a process table according to the small hit medium effect (step S985). In step S985, when the hold continuous execution flag is set, the process table for hold continuous execution may be selected. The process table for the pending continuous time is configured such that, for example, the small hit medium effect is not executed, a simple small hit medium effect is executed, or an effect alternative to the small hit medium effect is executed. With such a configuration, when the hold continuous effect is being executed and the hold continuous execution flag is set, a small hit occurs between the end of the previous big hit game and the start of the later big hit game. Even if it occurs, the execution of the effect related to the small hit will be restricted.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S986), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step S987).

Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the small hit middle processing (step S908) (step S988).

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step S971 (that is, when the off-target symbol is displayed) (N in step S972 and N in step S981), the effect control CPU 201 is the background symbol. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900) (step S989).

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a small hit medium process (step S908) in the background symbol process process. In the small hit middle process, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S9201). When the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set (that is, the small hit end designation command has not been received yet), the effect control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step S9202). , A process of controlling the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, etc.) is executed according to the content of the process data n (step S9203). That is, the production corresponding to the small hit game is continuously performed.

Then, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S9204), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step S9205). Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step S9206).

When the small hit end designation command reception flag is set (that is, when the small hit end designation command is received), the effect control CPU 201 ends the effect corresponding to the small hit game, and step S9207. Move to. In step S9207, if the effect control CPU 201 is not set, the previous small hit flag is set (step S9207). Further, the effect control CPU 201 adds 1 to the value of the small hit continuous number counter (step S9208).

In this embodiment, as described above, when the variation display other than the small hit is started, the previous small hit flag is reset and the value of the small hit continuous number counter is cleared to 0 (see steps S929 and S930). ). Therefore, if the small hit game is executed based on the first variable display that becomes a small hit after the variable display other than the small hit is executed, the processing of steps S9207 and S9208 is executed, and the previous time. The small hit flag is set and 1 is set in the small hit continuous number counter. Therefore, if a small hit occurs again in the next variation display, it can be determined that the small hit has occurred twice in succession based on the value of the small hit continuous number counter being 1. Then, when the value of the small hit continuous number counter is updated to 2 by executing step S9208 by ending the small hit game, and the small hit is made again in the next fluctuation display, the small hit continuous Based on the value of the number counter being 2, it can be determined that small hits have occurred three times in a row. After that, even if small hits occur four times, five times, and so on, by checking the value of the small hit continuous number counter, how many small hits occur continuously. It can be determined.

Then, the effect control CPU 201 updates the value of the background symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the background symbol change start waiting process (step S900) (step S9209).

42 to 45 are flowcharts showing the prize ball number display process (step S707). In the prize ball number display process, the effect control CPU 201 first confirms whether or not the large prize opening winning flag is set (step S500). If the big prize opening winning flag is set (that is, if the winning opening is winning), the effect control CPU 201 resets the big winning opening winning flag (step S501) and wins the first prize. It is confirmed whether or not the first prize ball increase effect executing flag indicating that the ball increase effect is being executed is set (step S502). If the flag for executing the first prize ball increase effect is set (that is, if the first prize ball increase effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S506.

If the flag for executing the first prize ball increase effect is not set (that is, if the first prize ball increase effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 is set to the effect display device 9 at the first speed. Control is performed to start the effect of increasing the number by 1 and to start the effect of increasing the number of first prize balls (step S503). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the first prize ball increase effect executing flag (step S504). Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

In this embodiment, the prize ball number display is displayed during the big hit game or during the KT state (1st KT state, 2nd KT state), but when the prize ball number display is displayed, the big winning opening When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 24, the prize ball increase effect is executed in such a manner that the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number display is increased by one. In this embodiment, there are three types of prize ball increase effects: the first prize ball increase effect to the third prize ball increase effect. In the first prize ball increase effect, when the prize ball number display by the jackpot pattern is displayed during the jackpot game, the number of prize balls increases by 1 at a relatively high first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds). It is a production that is executed in such a manner. In addition, the second prize ball increase effect is the number of prize balls at a relatively high first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds) when the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern is displayed during the first KT state. Is an effect that is executed in such a manner that is incremented by one. In addition, the third prize ball increase effect is the number of prize balls at a relatively low second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) when the prize ball number display by the second KT pattern is displayed during the second KT state. Is an effect that is executed in such a manner that is incremented by one.

In this embodiment, the fact that the big winning opening winning flag is set (a winning in the big winning opening has occurred) means that the big hit game is in progress and the prize ball number display by the big hit pattern is displayed. Therefore, in the prize ball number display displayed by the jackpot pattern in step S503, the first prize ball increase effect in which the number of prize balls is increased by 1 at the first speed is started.

If the big winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if the winning opening is not generated), the effect control CPU 201 is set whether or not the first prize ball increase effect executing flag is set. Is confirmed (step S505). If the flag for executing the first prize ball increase effect is not set (that is, unless the first prize ball increase effect is being executed), the process proceeds to step S510.

If the first prize ball increase effect executing flag is set in step S502 or step S505 (that is, if the first prize ball increase effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 is awarded a prize in the prize ball number display. It is confirmed whether or not the display for increasing the number of balls by 1 is completed (that is, whether or not 0.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1) (step S506). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is completed in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 indicates the number of prize balls displayed by the prize ball counter after the number of prize balls is increased by 1. It is confirmed whether or not the state matches with (step S507). If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number is increased by 1 does not yet match the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 again performs the prize ball at the first speed in the effect display device 9. Control is performed to start the effect of increasing the number by 1 and to start the effect of increasing the number of first prize balls (step S508). Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number is increased by 1 matches the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 resets the first prize ball increase effect executing flag ( Step S509), the first prize ball increase production is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S510.

In this embodiment, when a prize is awarded to the big prize opening during the big hit game, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and 15 is immediately added to the prize ball number counter. However, by executing the processes of steps S500 to S509, the prize ball number display is not immediately updated to the value to which 15 is added, but is the first speed (this example). Then, the prize ball number display is updated in such a manner that the prize ball number increases by 1 in 0.1 seconds). Therefore, in this embodiment, it takes 0.1 seconds × 15 = 1.5 seconds to complete the update of the number of all 15 prize balls for one prize in the big prize opening. The number display will be updated. In this case, it is possible that the next big prize opening will be won before the update of all 15 prize balls is completed. For example, the fifth of the 15 prize balls. Even if a prize is awarded to the next big prize opening at the stage where the increase in the number of prize balls is displayed only up to, the display of the mode in which the number of the next sixth prize balls will continue to increase is displayed. We will continue to execute the first prize ball increase effect until the increase display of all prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new prize is finished (in this case, addition). The prize ball number display will be updated over 3.0 seconds including the number of prize balls generated in.) However, in this embodiment, when the first prize ball increase effect is executed, the first speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively fast at 0.1 seconds, so at least the big hit game is ended. By then, the production that increases the number of all prize balls is configured to be completed.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S510). If the special winning opening winning flag is set (that is, if winning to the special winning opening 24 has occurred), the effect control CPU 201 resets the special winning opening winning flag (step S511), and holds the holding sequence. It is confirmed whether or not the execution flag is set (step S511a). If the hold continuous execution flag is set, the process ends as it is. That is, even if a prize is generated in the special winning opening 24 during the execution of the hold continuous effect, the process is terminated as it is without performing the effect related to the small hit such as the prize ball increase effect or the prize effect effect. If the hold continuous execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the second KT state flag is set (step S512). If the second KT flag is set (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the process proceeds to step S523. If the second KT state flag is not set, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the first KT state flag is set (step S513). If the first KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is a non-KT state), the process ends as it is. That is, even if a prize is rarely generated in the special winning opening 24 during the non-KT state, the number of prize balls is not displayed in the first place, so the process is terminated as it is without performing the prize ball increase effect.

If the first KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the first KT state), the effect control CPU 201 is executing the second prize ball increase effect indicating that the second prize ball increase effect is being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S514). If the flag for executing the second prize ball increase effect is set (that is, if the second prize ball increase effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S519.

If the flag for executing the second prize ball increase effect is not set (that is, if the second prize ball increase effect has not been executed yet), the effect control CPU 201 is the effect ball at the first speed in the effect display device 9. Control is performed to start the effect of increasing the number by 1 and to start the second prize ball increase effect (step S515). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the second prize ball increase effect executing flag (step S516). Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

In this embodiment, the fact that the first KT state flag is set (during the first KT state) means that the prize ball number display by the first KT pattern is displayed. Therefore, in step S515, the first KT pattern is used. In the displayed prize ball number display, the second prize ball increase effect in which the number of prize balls increases by 1 at the first speed (0.1 seconds in this example) is started.

If the special winning opening winning flag is not set (that is, if no winning is generated in the special winning opening 24), the third prize ball increase effect is executed, which indicates that the third prize ball increase effect is being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the middle flag is set (step S517). If the third prize ball increase effect executing flag is set (that is, if the third prize ball increase effect is being executed), the process proceeds to step S533. If the third prize ball increase effect executing flag is not set (that is, if the third prize ball increase effect is not executed), the effect control CPU 201 is set with the second prize ball increase effect executing flag. It is confirmed whether or not it is (step S518). If the flag for executing the second prize ball increase effect is not set (that is, unless the second prize ball increase effect is being executed), the process proceeds to step S540.

If the second prize ball increase effect executing flag is set in step S514 or step S518 (that is, if the second prize ball increase effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 is awarded a prize in the prize ball number display. It is confirmed whether or not the display for increasing the number of balls by 1 is completed (that is, whether or not 0.1 seconds have elapsed from the start of the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1) (step S519). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is completed in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 indicates the number of prize balls displayed by the prize ball counter after the number of prize balls is increased by 1. It is confirmed whether or not the state matches with (step S520). If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number is increased by 1 does not yet match the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 again performs the prize ball at the first speed in the effect display device 9. Control is performed to start the effect of increasing the number by 1 and to start the second prize ball increase effect (step S521). Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number is increased by 1 matches the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 resets the second prize ball increase effect executing flag ( Step S522), the second prize ball increase production is completed. Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

In this embodiment, when a prize is awarded to the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game generated during the first KT state, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and immediately. 15 is added to the prize ball number counter (see step S655), but the prize ball number display may be immediately updated to the value to which 15 is added by executing the processes of steps S510 to S522. Instead, the prize ball number display is updated in such a manner that the prize ball number is gradually increased by 1 at the first speed (0.1 second in this example). Therefore, in this embodiment, for one prize in the special prize opening 24 in the first KT state, 0.1 seconds × 15 = 1.5 until the update of the number of all 15 prize balls is completed. The prize ball number display will be updated over a second. In this case, it is possible that the next special prize opening 24 will be awarded before the update of all 15 prize balls is completed. For example, 5 out of 15 prize balls Even if a prize is awarded to the next special winning opening 24 at the stage where the increase display of the number of prize balls is displayed only up to the eyes, the display of the mode in which the number of the next sixth prize balls continues to increase. Is performed, and the second prize ball increase effect will be continuously executed until the increase display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new prize is finished (in this case). , The prize ball number display will be updated over 3.0 seconds including the number of prize balls that were additionally generated). However, in this embodiment, when the second prize ball increase effect is executed, the first speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively fast at 0.1 seconds, so at least the small hit game is ended. By the time it is done, it is configured to finish the production in which the number of all prize balls increases.

If the second KT state flag is set in step S512 (that is, if it is in the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to start the effect effect (step S523). Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the winning effect executing flag indicating that the winning effect is being executed is set (step S524). If the winning effect executing flag is set (that is, if the winning effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 sets the value of the winning effect waiting number counter for counting the number of waiting winning effects. Add 1 (step S525). Then, the process proceeds to step S529.

If the winning effect executing flag is not set (that is, the winning effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 201 displays the prize ball increase on the effect display device 9 (for example, character display such as "+15"). (Step S526) and control to start the winning effect on the effect display device 9 (step S527). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the winning effect executing flag (step S528). Then, the process proceeds to step S529.

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the third prize ball increase effect executing flag indicating that the third prize ball increase effect is being executed is set (step S529). If the flag for executing the third prize ball increase effect is set (that is, if the third prize ball increase effect is already being executed), the process proceeds to step S533.

If the third prize ball increase effect execution flag is not set (that is, if the third prize ball increase effect is not yet executed), the effect control CPU 201 is displayed in the effect display device 9 in the second KT pattern. Control is performed to start the enlarged display of the prize ball number display (step S530). Further, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to start an effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the second speed and to start a third prize ball increase effect (step S531). Further, the effect control CPU 201 sets the third prize ball increase effect executing flag (step S532). Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

In this embodiment, the fact that the second KT state flag is set (during the second KT state) means that the prize ball number display by the second KT pattern is displayed, so that the second KT pattern is used in step S531. In the displayed and enlarged prize ball number display, the third prize ball increase effect in which the number of prize balls increases by 1 at the second speed (0.5 seconds in this example) is started.

If the third prize ball increase effect executing flag is set in step S517 or step S529 (that is, if the third prize ball increase effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 determines the end timing of the effect effect. It is confirmed whether or not it is (step S533). Whether or not it is the end timing of the effect effect is determined by, for example, when the effect effect is started in step S523, a timer for measuring the effect period of the effect effect is set, and the timer times out. It can be determined by confirming whether or not it is. If it is the end timing of the effect effect, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to end the effect effect (step S534).

Next, whether or not the effect control CPU 201 has completed the display of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 in the display of the number of prize balls (that is, 0.5 seconds have passed since the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 was started. Whether or not) is confirmed (step S535). If the display for increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is completed in the prize ball number display, the effect control CPU 201 indicates the number of prize balls displayed by the prize ball counter after the number of prize balls is increased by 1. It is confirmed whether or not the state matches with (step S536). If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number is increased by 1 does not yet match the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 again performs the prize ball at the second speed in the effect display device 9. Control is performed to start the effect of increasing the number by 1 and to start the effect of increasing the number of third prize balls (step S537). Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

If the prize ball number display after the prize ball number is increased by 1 matches the prize ball number indicated by the prize ball number counter, the effect control CPU 201 is displayed in the effect display device 9 in the second KT pattern. Control is performed to end the enlarged display of the prize ball number display (step S538). Further, the effect control CPU 201 resets the flag for executing the third prize ball increase effect (step S539), and ends the third prize ball increase effect. Then, the process proceeds to step S540.

In this embodiment, when a prize is generated in the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game generated during the second KT state, the payout control of 15 prize balls is immediately performed (see step S30), and immediately. Although 15 is added to the prize ball number counter (see step S655), 15 is immediately added to the prize ball number display by executing the processes of steps S510, S517, S529 to S532, S535 to S359. The prize ball number display is enlarged and displayed as the effect effect is executed, and the prize ball number increases by 1 at the second speed (0.5 seconds in this example). The prize ball number display is updated in such an manner. Therefore, in this embodiment, 0.5 seconds × 15 = 7.5 until the update of the number of all 15 prize balls is completed for one prize in the special prize opening 24 in the second KT state. The prize ball number display will be updated over a second. In this case, it is possible that the next special prize opening 24 will be awarded before the update of all 15 prize balls is completed. For example, 5 out of 15 prize balls Even if a prize is awarded to the next special winning opening 24 at the stage where the increase display of the number of prize balls is displayed only up to the eyes, the display of the mode in which the number of the next sixth prize balls continues to increase. Is performed, and the third prize ball increase production will be continuously executed until the increase display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls added by the new prize is finished (in this case). , The prize ball number display will be updated over 15.0 seconds including the number of prize balls that were additionally generated).

Here, in this embodiment, when the third prize ball increase effect is executed, the second speed at which the number of prize balls is updated is relatively slow at 0.5 seconds, so the small hit game is ended. In some cases, the production that increases the number of all prize balls may not be completed. In this embodiment, the prize ball number display process (step S707) is configured as an effect executed in the effect control main process, and the variable display is being executed, or the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. Regardless of whether or not it is executed, it is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, so if the third prize ball increase effect is not completed during the small hit game, the third prize will be displayed over the variable display after the small hit game is completed. The ball increase effect is continuously executed (furthermore, the third prize ball increase effect may be executed over a plurality of small hit games with a variable display in between).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the winning effect executing flag is set (step S540). If the winning effect executing flag is set (that is, if the winning effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not it is the end timing of the winning effect (step S541). Whether or not it is the end timing of the winning effect is determined by, for example, when the winning effect is started in step S527, a timer for measuring the effect period of the winning effect is set, and the timer times out. It can be determined by confirming whether or not it is. If it is the end timing of the winning effect, the effect control CPU 201 controls the effect display device 9 to end the winning effect (step S542).

Next, the effect control CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0 (step S543). If the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is not 0 (that is, if there is an unexecuted waiting winning effect), the effect control CPU 201 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning effect waiting number counter (step S544). Further, the effect control CPU 201 controls to display the prize ball increase display (for example, character display such as “+15”) on the effect display device 9 (step S545), and starts the prize effect on the effect display device 9. Control is performed (step S546).

If the value of the winning effect waiting number counter is 0 (that is, if there is no unexecuted waiting winning effect), the effect CPU 201 resets the winning effect executing flag (step S547).

In this embodiment, when the special winning opening 24 is won during the second KT state by executing the processes of steps S524 to S528 and S540 to S547, the prize ball increase display is displayed. At the same time, a prize-winning production is executed. In this case, it is possible that a new prize will be awarded to the next special winning opening 24 during the execution of the winning effect. In such a case, the prize will be waited until the running winning effect is completed. After the running prize-winning effect is completed, the next prize ball increase display and the prize-winning effect are executed (the prize-ball increase display and the prize-winning effect are executed later).

Here, in this embodiment, since the display of the prize ball increase display and the winning effect may be executed with a delay, all the prize ball increase displays and the winning effect are displayed by the end of the small hit game. It may not be possible to do this. In this embodiment, the prize ball number display process (step S707) is configured as an effect executed in the effect control main process, and the variable display is being executed, or the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress. Regardless of whether or not it is executed, it is executed every time the timer interrupt occurs, so if the prize ball increase display or the winning effect is not completed during the small hit game, the fluctuation display after the small hit game is completed. The prize ball increase display and the prize-winning effect are executed (furthermore, the prize-ball increase display and the prize-winning effect may be executed over a plurality of small hit games with a variable display in between).

In this embodiment, the effect effect is also executed when the special winning opening 24 is won, but the effect effect is immediately executed at the timing when the special winning opening 24 is won. (See steps S523, S533, S534).

Further, in this embodiment, the prize ball number display effect (step S707) is configured as an effect to be executed in the effect control main process, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and for example, in the background symbol process process, a step is performed. The prize ball number display effect (step S707) may be configured to be executed before the processes of S900 to S908 are executed.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a prize ball increase display is displayed or a prize production is executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the special prize opening 24. For example, the special winning opening lamp 24a is further used. It may be configured to be lit.

Further, in this embodiment, there is a case where the prize ball increase effect is executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the large prize opening or the special prize opening 24, and the effect that the number of prize balls increases by 1 is executed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a gaming machine configured to have a so-called general winning slot (a winning slot in which a predetermined number (for example, 5) of prize balls is paid out without opening the variable winning ball device even if a prize is won). In the above, even when a prize is won in the general winning opening, the prize ball increase effect may be executed and the effect that the number of prize balls increases by 1 may be executed. In this case, when a prize is won in the general winning opening, the number of prize balls is uniformly increased by 1 at the first speed (for example, 0.1 seconds) in the prize ball increase effect. Alternatively, in the second KT state, even if a prize is won in the general winning opening, the number of prize balls increases by 1 at the second speed (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the prize ball increase production. You may perform a production that goes on. Further, even in the case of such a configuration, in the first KT state (low probability / first KT state, high probability / first KT state), even if a prize is won in the general winning opening, the prize ball is increased. May be configured not to execute.

Next, specific examples of KT notification and small hit notification in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of KT notification and small hit notification. Further, FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the limitation of the KT notification and the small hit notification. In addition, in FIGS. 46 and 47, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

FIG. 46 shows a specific example of the KT notification and the small hit notification when the hold continuous effect is not being executed. As shown in FIG. 46 (A), during the big hit game, for example, the character 301 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the character display 302 such as "Big hit!" Is displayed as the dialogue of the character 301.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (B), when the big hit game is completed, the character display 312 such as the line "small hit time rush" of the character 301 is displayed as the KT notification notifying that the game is controlled to the second KT state. (See step S3511).

Next, as shown in FIGS. 46 (C) and 46 (D), when the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the background symbol on the left, middle, and right, and the small hit symbol "135" is derived and displayed, the small hit is displayed. As a notification, for example, a character display 306 such as "Small hit occurred!" Is displayed. In addition, the prize ball number display 305 by the second KT pattern is displayed.

FIG. 47 shows a specific example when the KT notification and the small hit notification are restricted while the hold continuous effect is being executed. As shown in FIG. 47 (A), during the first big hit game, for example, the character 301 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the character display 302 such as "Big hit!" Is displayed as the dialogue of the character 301. Will be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), even if the big hit game is completed, the KT notification is not performed because the hold continuous production is being executed (that is, the character display 312 such as "small hit time rush" is displayed. (See steps S3509 to S3510), the character 301 and the character display 302 continue to be displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), the small hit symbol "135" is derived and displayed as a display result of the variation display after the first big hit game, and even if a small hit occurs, the small hit notification is not performed. (That is, the character display 306 such as "small hit occurred!" Is not displayed). At the same time, the prize ball increase display, the winning effect, the continuous small hit effect, etc. are not performed, and the execution of the effect related to the small hit is restricted. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 47 (C), the number of rounds (“Round 16” in this example) is continuously displayed from the time of the final round of the first big hit game, and “Still more! The character display 313 such as "" is displayed, and it seems that the big hit game is continuing.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (D), when the second big hit game is started, for example, the character 301 is displayed on the effect display device 9, and a character such as "Big hit!" Is displayed as a line of the character 301. Display 302 is displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 47 (D), the number of rounds displayed (“round 17” in this example) is displayed by adding the number of rounds of the first big hit game to the number of rounds of the second big hit game. , It seems that a series of jackpot games are being executed (see steps S3504 to S3508). Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 47, a production such as developing a predetermined story such as a story in order through the previous jackpot game period, the variable display period after the jackpot game ends, and the later jackpot game period is produced. It may be executed or displayed with a specific movie image (for example, an image of a video in which the character operates based on a specific story) to make it appear that a series of jackpot games are being executed. ..

Next, the relationship between the contents of the hold storage and the restrictions of the KT notification and the small hit notification will be described. FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the relationship between the contents of the hold storage and the restrictions of the KT notification and the small hit notification.

As shown in FIG. 48 (A), when the jackpot game is started, if there is a hold memory 4 that is a jackpot among the currently stored hold memories 1 to 4, the jackpot is continuously executed. Notification of the pending ream is performed to notify that. In this case, after the jackpot game is completed, the KT notification regarding the KT state is not performed. Further, even if a small hit occurs based on the hold 1 to 3 after the big hit game, the small hit notification is not performed. At the same time, the prize ball increase display, the winning effect, the continuous small hit effect, etc. are not performed, and the execution of the effect related to the small hit is restricted.

When it is notified that a big hit occurs multiple times in a short period of time by the hold continuous production, at the same time, it is also notified that the period controlled to the KT state (particularly the second KT state) after the big hit game is short. There is a risk of diminishing the interest. Therefore, in this embodiment, when notifying that the big hits are continuously executed by the hold continuous production, the KT notification regarding the KT state is not performed after the end of the big hit game, and even if a small hit occurs. By restricting the small hit notification (and the small hit related effects such as the display of the prize ball increase display, the winning effect, and the continuous small hit effect), it makes the player feel that a series of big hit games are being executed. , It is prevented from deteriorating the interest by the pending continuous production.

In this embodiment, regardless of the type of the previous jackpot or the subsequent jackpot, when the jackpot game is started, if there is a hold memory that becomes a jackpot, the hold continuous production can be executed. For example, the type of the jackpot after the jackpot is a jackpot other than the 16R probability variable jackpot (that is, the 2R normal jackpot that is not controlled by the second KT state, the 2R probability variable jackpot, the 6R normal jackpot, and the 6R probability variable jackpot), and the jackpot of the previous jackpot. If the type corresponds to either the 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, the jackpot controlled to the second KT state), or both, it is notified that the second KT state is a short period. Therefore, the execution of the hold continuous effect may be restricted (for example, prohibited or reduced in frequency). Further, for example, when the configuration is such that the KT state (or the second KT state) is always controlled after the big hit game, the hold continuous effect may be executed.

Further, the situation in which the hold continuous effect can be executed is limited, and for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), the jackpot type of the previous jackpot is a jackpot other than the 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, 2R normal that is not controlled to the second KT state). When the jackpot is 2R probability variation jackpot, 6R normal jackpot and 6R probability variation jackpot), and the later jackpot type is 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, the jackpot controlled to the second KT state), the hold continuous effect is executed. It may be possible. In this case, after the end of the previous big hit game, it is desirable that the next big hit is not controlled to the second KT state and the next big hit occurs early. .. Therefore, along with the big hit game, it may be notified that the second KT state is not controlled after the end of the big hit game. In the example shown in FIG. 48 (B), the jackpot type of the later jackpot is 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, the jackpot controlled in the second KT state), but regardless of the jackpot type of the later jackpot. If the jackpot type of the previous jackpot is a jackpot other than the 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, a 2R normal jackpot that is not controlled by the 2nd KT state, a 2R probability variation jackpot, a 6R normal jackpot, and a 6R probability variation jackpot), the hold continuous production can be executed. You may try to do it. Even in this case, it is desirable that the next big hit occurs early, so that the pending continuous production does not rather reduce the interest.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (C), when both the first jackpot and the latter jackpot type are 16R probability variation jackpots (that is, jackpots controlled in the second KT state), the jackpot game starts. When the game is played (or during the big hit game or at the end of the big hit game), after notifying that the second KT state is not controlled after the end of the big hit game this time, a hold sequence for notifying that the big hit is continuously executed. May be notified. In this case, even if a small hit occurs based on the hold 1 to 3 after the big hit game, the small hit notification (and the effect related to the small hit such as the display of the prize ball increase display, the winning effect, and the continuous small hit effect) is performed. Restrict it so that it will not be damaged. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being recognized by the player in the same situation as in the case of FIG.

In addition, when executing the hold continuous production, the control to make it appear that a series of big hit games is being executed is not performed, and the normal game is performed between the previous big hit game and the subsequent big hit game. You may.

FIG. 49 shows a modified example of the hold continuous effect control process in the example shown in FIGS. 48 (B) and 48 (C) in which a normal game is performed between the previous big hit game and the subsequent big hit game. It is a flowchart which shows.

In the hold continuous effect control process shown in FIG. 49, the effect control CPU 201 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the jackpot game (step S3501). In step S3501, for example, if the value of the background symbol process flag is the jackpot display process (step S904), it is determined that it is the start timing of the jackpot game.

If it is the start timing of the jackpot game (Y in step S3501), the effect control CPU 201 is a command at the time of starting winning (that is, a symbol designation command and a valid starting winning designation command (first valid starting winning designation command or second valid). It is confirmed whether or not the set of the start prize designation command) includes a command indicating a 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, a jackpot controlled in the second KT state) (step S3510).

If the command indicating the 16R probability variation jackpot is not included (N in step S3510), whether or not the effect control CPU 201 is controlled to the second KT state after the current jackpot game according to the current jackpot type. (Step S3516). For example, the effect display device 9 is notified by displaying the character display of "with second KT" and the character display of "without second KT". After that, if the hold continuous execution flag is set, it is reset (step S3515), and the process ends.

When the command indicating the 16R probability variation jackpot is included (Y in step S3510), if the jackpot this time is the 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, the jackpot controlled to the second KT state), the effect control CPU 201 this time. After the big hit game, the player is notified that the second KT state is not controlled (steps S3511 and S3512). For example, the effect display device 9 is notified by displaying the character display of "no second KT".

Next, the effect control CPU 201 notifies that the jackpot exists in the hold memory and the jackpot is continuously executed (step S3513). For example, in the effect display device 9, the character display of "continuous big hit confirmation" is displayed, so that it is notified that the big hits are continuously executed. After that, the effect control CPU 201 sets the hold continuous execution flag indicating that the hold continuous effect is being executed (step S3514), and ends the process.

By executing the processes of steps S3510, S3511, and S3513, the jackpot is controlled to a jackpot other than the 16R probability variable jackpot (that is, a 2R normal jackpot that is not controlled by the second KT state, a 2R probability variable jackpot, a 6R normal jackpot, and a 6R probability variable jackpot). Occasionally, if there is a hold memory that becomes a 16R probability variation big hit (that is, a big hit controlled in the second KT state), the hold continuous effect can be executed. Further, when the processing of steps S3510, S3511, S3512, and S3513 is executed and controlled to the 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, the jackpot controlled to the second KT state), the 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, the second KT state) is controlled. If there is a hold memory that is controlled by the jackpot), the hold sequence effect can be executed after notifying that the jackpot controlled this time is a jackpot that is not controlled by the second KT state. In the example of FIG. 49, the hold continuous effect is executed after notifying that the big hit controlled this time is a big hit that is not controlled in the second KT state. However, the hold continuous effect is not limited to such a configuration. After executing (that is, after notifying that the jackpots are continuously executed), it may be notified that the jackpot controlled this time is a jackpot not controlled by the second KT state.

Next, a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase effect in this embodiment will be described. 50 to 53 are explanatory views showing a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase effect. Of these, FIG. 50 shows a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase effect executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the big prize opening during the big hit game. Further, FIG. 51 shows a specific example of an effect mode of the prize ball increase effect executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the special prize opening 24 in the small hit game in the first KT state. Further, FIGS. 52 and 53 show specific examples of the production mode of the prize ball increase effect executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the special prize opening 24 in the small hit game in the second KT state. In addition, in FIGS. 50 to 53, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

First, with reference to FIG. 50, a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase effect executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the big prize opening during the big hit game will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 50A, when the jackpot game is in progress, the effect display device 9 displays the prize ball number display 300 according to the jackpot pattern (see step S979), and for example, the character 301 is displayed. Then, a character display 302 such as "Big hit!" Is displayed as a line of the character 301. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50, a case is shown in which the prize ball number display 300 is displayed at the lower left end portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 300 based on the jackpot pattern. There is.

Next, it is assumed that a prize is awarded to the big prize opening during the big hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is executed in the effect display device 9, and the effect of increasing the number of prize balls is executed (see steps S500 to S509). ). In this embodiment, in the first prize ball increase effect, the prize ball number display is updated at a relatively high speed (0.1 seconds in this example) as the first speed, and is shown in FIG. 50 (C). As described above, when the update of all the prize ball number displays is completed, the first prize ball increase effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a specific example of an effect mode of the prize ball increase effect executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the special prize opening 24 in the small hit game in the first KT state will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 51 (A), when the first KT state is in progress, the effect display device 9 displays the prize ball number display 303 according to the first KT pattern (see steps S639 and S644), and a small hit. When is generated, for example, a character display 304 such as "small hit occurrence!" Is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 51, as the prize ball number display 303 according to the first KT pattern, the case where the prize ball number display 303 is displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. ing.

Next, it is assumed that a prize has been awarded to the special winning opening 24 during the small hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 at the first speed is executed in the effect display device 9, and the second prize ball increase effect is executed (see steps S510 to S522). ). In this embodiment, in the second prize ball increase effect, the prize ball number display is updated at a relatively high speed (0.1 seconds in this example) as the first speed, and is shown in FIG. 51 (C). As described above, when the update of all the prize ball number displays is completed, the second prize ball increase effect ends.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53, a specific example of the production mode of the prize ball increase effect executed based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening 24 in the small hit game in the second KT state will be described. do. In the example shown in FIG. 52 (A), when the second KT state is in progress, the effect display device 9 displays the prize ball number display 305 by the second KT pattern (see step S649), and a small hit occurs. In this case, for example, a character display 306 such as "Small hit occurred!" Is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, the prize ball number display 305 may be displayed near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 as the prize ball number display 305 by the second KT pattern. It is shown.

Next, it is assumed that a prize has been awarded to the special winning opening 24 during the small hit game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), the effect effect is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S523), and the enlarged display of the prize ball number display 305 is started (see step S530). In the example shown in FIG. 52B, a predetermined effect image 307 (for example, an image in a glittering manner) is displayed around the prize ball number display 305 as an effect effect. .. Further, when a prize is generated in the special prize opening 24, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), a prize ball increase display is displayed (see step S526) and a prize effect is started (see step S527). In the example shown in FIG. 52B, there is a case where a predetermined character 308 is displayed as a winning effect and a character display 309 such as “+15” is displayed as a prize ball increase display. Has been done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (C), the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 1 is started in the effect display device 9, and the effect of increasing the number of prize balls by 3 is started (steps S510, S517, S529). (See S539). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 52 (C) to 53 (H), in the third prize ball increase effect, the second prize ball increase effect is compared with the first prize ball increase effect and the second prize ball increase effect. The prize ball number display is updated at a relatively slow speed (0.5 seconds in this example).

Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (D), it is assumed that the effect effect has been completed (the winning effect is continuing), and a new prize is generated in the next special winning opening 24 during the execution of the winning effect. And. In this case, as shown in FIG. 53 (E), the effect effect is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S523). However, in this case, since the prize-winning effect is still being executed, the new prize ball increase display and the prize-winning effect are not yet executed.

Next, it is assumed that the effect effect has been completed as shown in FIG. 53 (F), and further, it is assumed that the winning effect has been completed as shown in FIG. 53 (G). Then, when the winning effect is completed, the prize ball increase display is displayed later (see step S526) and the prize is won, as shown in FIG. 53 (H), based on the fact that there is an unexecuted waiting prize effect. The production is started (see step S527).

After that, until the display of all the prize balls including the number of prize balls based on the prize to the special prize opening 24 additionally generated in FIG. 53 (E) is updated, the second prize ball increase production is performed. Will be executed.

In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, as an effect effect, a case where an effect image 307 with a glittering mode is displayed around the prize ball number display 305 is shown, but the case is limited to such a mode. do not have. For example, as an effect effect, it may be configured to perform an effect of an aspect that acts on the prize ball number display 305 in some form, such as displaying an image of an aspect that covers the prize ball number display 305. By acting on the prize ball number display 305 in this way, it may be possible to perform an effect that makes the prize ball number display 305 difficult to see.

Further, in this embodiment, the case where the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game is added to the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state to display the number of prize balls is shown. Not limited to this, the number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game and the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state may be displayed separately. For example, when a big hit game is in progress, the number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game is displayed on the lower left portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the manner shown in FIG. The number of prize balls acquired during the first KT state is also displayed at the upper right corner of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the second KT is near the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in the manner shown in FIG. 52 (A). The number of prize balls acquired during the state may also be displayed (the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state may be displayed separately and independently).

Further, for example, (1) when the KT state ends once and the big hit game starts, the prize ball number display of the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state is deleted, and the prize ball number display displayed during the big hit game. It may be configured to be displayed in total, or (2) the number of prize balls acquired during the KT state may be continuously displayed until the KT state is terminated and the non-KT state is entered. It may be configured. In addition, according to the aspect of (2), it is possible to improve the interest in the game by being able to recognize the number of prize balls acquired only in the KT state.

Next, the production timing of the production in the small hit game in the second KT state will be described. FIG. 54 is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the effect in the small hit game in the second KT state. As shown in FIG. 54, in the small hit game in the second KT state, when the first prize is generated while the special prize opening 24 is in the open state, the enlarged display of the prize ball number display is started (step S530). (See) The update display of the number of prize balls for the first prize is started, the third prize ball increase effect is started (see steps S510, S517, S529 to S539), and the effect effect is executed (step). See S523). Further, as shown in FIG. 54, a winning effect for the first winning is started (see step S527).

Next, as shown in FIG. 54, in the small hit game in the second KT state, when the second prize is generated while the second prize ball increase effect or the prize effect is being executed, the second prize is awarded. The original effect effect is immediately executed, and the third prize ball increase effect is continuously executed by taking over the number of prize balls increased by the second prize. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 54, since the winning effect is still being executed when the second prize is generated, the winning effect for the second prize is not immediately executed, as shown in FIG. 54. In addition, after the winning effect for the first prize is finished, the winning effect for the second prize is executed later.

After that, even after the special winning opening 24 (special variable winning ball device 22) is controlled to be closed and the small hit game is completed, all the prize ball number displays are updated in the third prize ball increase production. If it is not finished, or if all the winning effects are not finished, as shown in FIG. 54, after the special winning opening 24 is closed, the fluctuation display after the small hit game is finished, and even in the next small hit game, It is possible to continue to perform the third prize ball increase production and the winning production.

Next, a specific example of the production mode of the continuous small hit effect in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 55 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the continuous small hit effect. In addition, in FIG. 55, for example, the mode of the effect screen changes in the order of (A) and (B-1). At the start timing of the variable display that is a small hit, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), the variable display of the background symbol on the left, middle, and right is started. In this case, the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect are determined when the variable display is started (see step S926).

When it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect A, when the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect is reached during the variable display, as shown in FIG. 55 (B-1), a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 9. Along with the appearance of the A310, a continuous small hit effect A is executed in a mode of displaying a character display 311 such as "one more time!" As a line of the character A310.

Further, when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect B, the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect during the variable display is determined by the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 55 (B-2). Along with the appearance of the character B312, the continuous small hit effect B is executed in a mode of displaying the character display 311 such as "one more time!" As the dialogue of the character B312.

Further, when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect C, the execution timing of the continuous small hit effect during the variable display is determined by the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 55 (B-3). Along with the appearance of the character C313, the continuous small hit effect C is executed in a mode of displaying the character display 311 such as "one more time!" As the dialogue of the character C313.

Next, the production timing of the continuous small hit effect will be described. FIG. 56 is a timing chart for explaining the effect timing of the continuous small hit effect. As shown in FIG. 56 (A), in this embodiment, even if a small hit occurs, if small hits are not continuously generated in a plurality of fluctuation displays (before and after the fluctuation display that has become a small hit). The continuous small hit effect is configured to be infeasible (see steps S929 and S930).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 56B, when small hits occur consecutively in a plurality of variable displays, a continuous small hit effect is produced in the second and subsequent variable displays in which small hits occur continuously. It is feasible (see steps S921a-S928). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56B, the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect are determined when the second and subsequent variable displays in which small hits are continuously generated are started (step). (See S926), if it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect, the continuous small hit effect can be executed during the variable display.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56B, a case is shown in which a continuous small hit effect can be executed during a variable display in which a small hit occurs, but only in such an embodiment. Instead, the continuous small hit effect may be enabled to be executed over the small hit game period after the end of the variation display in which the small hit occurs.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect is determined at the start of the variation display when the small hits occur continuously, but the present invention is not limited to such a processing mode. .. For example, when the small hit occurs, the effect control microphone computer 200 determines Y at the timing of starting the small hit game (for example, after determining Y in step S983 of the background symbol fluctuation stop process shown in FIG. 40). Based on the winning determination result command received from the game control microcomputer 560, it is determined whether or not the variation display to be started next is also a small hit, and the variation display to be started next is also small. If it is a hit, the same processing as in steps S922 to S926 shown in this embodiment is executed to determine the presence / absence and type of the continuous small hit effect. Then, when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect, the continuous small hit effect can be executed over the period from the start of the small hit game to the next variable display.

Further, for example, when a small hit occurs, the effect control microphone computer 200 is at a timing during which a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the small hit game during the small hit game (for example, during the small hit game). At any timing in the middle of the small hit game, such as the timing when the start prize is generated during the small hit game), the next start is based on the look-ahead judgment result command received from the game control microcomputer 560. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation display is also a small hit, and if the fluctuation display to be started next is also a small hit, the same process as in step S926 shown in this embodiment is followed. The presence / absence and type of continuous small hit effect may be determined. Then, when it is decided to execute the continuous small hit effect, the continuous small hit effect may be executed over the period from the timing in the middle of the small hit game to the next variation display.

Further, in this embodiment, when the plate on which the game ball is paid out (the hitting ball supply plate 3 or the surplus ball receiving plate 4) becomes full, the full tank notification may be executed. For example, the amount of game balls stored in the hit ball supply plate 3 and the surplus ball tray 4 can be detected by a detection means such as a sensor, and when the detection means detects that the stored amount is equal to or more than a predetermined amount, the effect is produced. The display device 9 displays the character "full tank error" and outputs an error sound to execute the full tank notification. Here, in this embodiment, the frequency of paying out the prize balls is high in the big hit game state and the second KT state, but in the second KT state, the prize balls are not paid out in a large amount as much as in the big hit game state. The full tank condition is easily resolved. Therefore, the execution mode of the full tank notification may be different between the big hit game state and the second KT state. For example, in the second KT state, the full tank notification may be executed in a modest manner (for example, the character size of the "full tank error" is small, the error volume is small, etc.) as compared with the big hit game state. In the big hit game state, when the stored amount exceeds the first predetermined amount, the full tank notification is executed, and in the second KT state, when the stored amount exceeds the second predetermined amount, which is larger than the first predetermined amount, the full tank notification is executed. You may want to do it. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable full tank notification according to the situation.

As described above, in this embodiment, the variable winning means (for example, the variable winning ball device 15) that can change between the first state in which the game medium can win and the second state in which the game medium cannot win or is difficult to win. And the special variable winning ball device 22), which is a state different from the advantageous state and can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) including the change of the variable winning means to the first state. And a special state control means capable of controlling a special state (for example, a KT state (first KT state, second KT state)) that is frequently controlled to a special state as compared with the normal state. The variable winning means is provided so that the game medium launched toward the variable winning means cannot be won after being notified that the special state is controlled (for example, the flow of the game ball is delayed). It is realized by providing a nail group 55 as a delay means and setting the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit game to 0.8 seconds). Further, the variable display that does not trigger the control to the advantageous state in the special state is the first variable display pattern in which the variable display period is the first period (for example, the second variable display pattern # 25, # 27 of shortened variation). It can be executed by the second variable display pattern (for example, the second variable patterns # 26 and # 28 including the continuous effect) in which the variable display period is a second period longer than the first period. Then, in the special state, the ratio of being controlled to the special state after the variable display is executed by the second variable display pattern is higher than the ratio of being controlled to the special state after the variable display is executed by the first variable display pattern. Low (for example, in the case of a small hit, the rate determined by the second fluctuation pattern # 28, which has a relatively long fluctuation time, is low (or not determined). See FIG. 15). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the hobby from being lowered and enhance the effect of the production.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special state is controlled in the special state, the related effects related to the special state (for example, small hit notification, continuous small hit effect, display of prize ball increase display, winning effect, etc.) are small hits. The related effect execution means that can execute the effect) and the hold related to the variable display that triggers the control to the advantageous state among the hold information stored by the hold storage means when controlled to the advantageous state. When the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, the hold continuous effect) suggesting that the information is included, and the earlier advantageous state and the later Restricting means to limit the execution of related effects when controlled to a special state between the advantageous state (for example, small hit notification, continuous small hit effect, display of prize ball increase display, etc. during execution of hold continuous effect, The execution of productions related to small hits, such as winning productions, is restricted). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered.

Further, in this embodiment, when the suggestion effect executing means is controlled to the second advantageous state, it is a variable that triggers the control to the first advantageous state among the reserved information stored by the hold storage means. The suggestion effect can be executed when the pending information regarding the display is included (see, for example, FIG. 48 (B)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered.

Further, in this embodiment, when the first advantageous state is controlled, the reserved information stored by the reserved storage means includes the reserved information related to the variable display that triggers the control to the first advantageous state. In this case, the suggestion effect can be executed after notifying that the advantageous state controlled this time is the second advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 48 (C)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered.

Further, in this embodiment, the promotion notification means (for example, effect display) capable of executing the promotion notification (for example, right-handed notification) for promoting the launch of the game medium to the predetermined route when controlled to the special state. The device 9 is provided with a character display of "right-handed", an arrow display indicating the right direction, etc.), and the promotion notification means is used when the variable display is executed by the first variable display pattern. , It may be possible to execute the promotion notification in a different manner from the time when the variable display is executed by the second variable display pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time in the KT state (that is,). , The variation display is executed by the second variation pattern # 26, # 28) than when the variation display is executed by the variation pattern of the shortened variation (that is, the second variation pattern # 25, # 27). , The character display of "right-handed" and the arrow display indicating the right direction may be reduced or made transparent to prevent positive right-handed prompting.) With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable promotion notification according to the situation.

Further, in this embodiment, a storage means capable of storing the game medium (for example, a hitting ball supply plate 3 or a surplus ball tray 4) and a full tank notification indicating that the storage means is in a full tank state can be executed. The tongue notification means (for example, realized by displaying a character of "full tank error" or outputting an error sound in the effect display device 9) is provided, and the tongue notification means is controlled to an advantageous state. It may be possible to make it possible to make the execution mode of the full tank notification different between the time when the player is in the game and the state in which the game is controlled to the special state (for example, in the second KT state, it is more modest than in the big hit game state. The full tank notification may be executed depending on the mode (for example, the character size of the "full tank error" is small, the error volume is small, etc.), or when the stored amount exceeds the first predetermined amount in the big hit game state. , The full tank notification may be executed, and in the second KT state, when the stored amount exceeds the second predetermined amount, which is larger than the first predetermined amount, the full tank notification may be executed.) With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a suitable full tank notification according to the situation.

Further, in this embodiment, when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result (in this example, the jackpot symbol), the advantageous state (in this example, the jackpot game) has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the special state. It is possible to control to a special state when the display result of the variable display becomes a special result (in this example, a small hit symbol). Further, in the special state, the frequency of being controlled to the special state is higher than that of the normal state (in this example, since the right-handed operation is performed in the KT state, the variation display of the second special symbol is frequently executed, and the second 2 It may be a small hit only when the variable display of the special symbol is executed). Therefore, the monotonousness of the gametability related to the special state can be eliminated, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, "high degree of advantage" means, for example, when the game is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) or a special state (in this example, a small hit game state). It means that the degree of expectation for acquiring a game medium per game is high. For example, a variable winning ball device (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 20 and the special variable winning ball device 22) may be opened for a long time or may be opened many times to obtain many prizes. By having a large number of prize balls, it is possible to obtain a lot of game value, such as getting a lot of balls.

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to control a special state advantageous to the player (in this example, a small hit game state), and based on the fact that the special condition is satisfied (in this example, a big hit). Therefore, it is possible to control to a special state (in this example, the KT state (first KT state, second KT state)) in which the frequency of being controlled to the special state is increased as compared with before the special condition is satisfied. Also, in the special state, when the next variable display after being controlled to the special state is executed and the special state is controlled again, the special effect (in this example, the continuous small hit effect) is executed. It is possible. Therefore, the monotonousness of the gametability related to the special state can be eliminated, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the count display (in this example, the number of prize balls is displayed) is updated and displayed based on a predetermined opportunity (in this example, the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening or the special winning opening 24). It is possible, and the first display mode (in this example, the prize ball number display by the jackpot pattern) and the second display mode (in this example, the prize ball number display by the second KT pattern) that is highlighted more than the first display mode. ), The count display can be updated and displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 50, in the big hit pattern during the big hit game state, the prize ball number display 300 is updated and displayed at the lower left end of the effect display device 9. As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, in the second KT pattern in the second KT state, the prize ball number display 305 is enlarged and displayed and the effect image 307 is displayed and updated near the center of the effect display device 9). Therefore, by providing a plurality of types of display modes for updating and displaying the counting display, it is possible to improve the interest in the game when the counting display is updated and displayed.

In this embodiment, the case where the number of prize balls is displayed as the counting display is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when some kind of gauge display or countdown display is performed in the effect as the count display, the configuration shown in this embodiment may be applied. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening or the special winning opening 24 is shown as a predetermined opportunity, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and for example, some gauge display level. It may be the one that the condition of up is satisfied. Further, for example, in the case of applying to a slot machine, it may be assumed that a predetermined opportunity occurs based on the occurrence of a small winning combination or the like.

Further, in this embodiment, the prize ball number display is additionally displayed as an update display, but not limited to such an embodiment, when some count display is subtracted and displayed, this implementation is performed. It may be configured to apply the configuration shown in the form.

In each of the above embodiments, when the variation is started in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 200 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, and the like. Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 200 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. (2) A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (after the stop) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 200 may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 200 selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may do it. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode shown by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, "different ratios" are not limited to those having different ratios due to relationships such as A: B = 70%: 30% and A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratios are different (that is, one has 100% allocation and the other has 0% allocation).

Further, in each of the above embodiments, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols "1" to "9", a background symbol (effect symbol), and a normal symbol are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. The variable display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variable displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by repeatedly lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display alternately. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol is derived and displayed at the end. It may be a thing.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one board. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. It is also possible to provide two boards with the effect control board of 2.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but the game control microcomputer 560 is used on another board (for example, the figure). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 4, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. A microcomputer 200 for effect control that controls the effect display device 9 by executing controls related to voice control and lamp control in response to the operation, and further changing the received command to a command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. You may send it to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 200 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above embodiments, and similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine, but in the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible to do.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, an example is a gaming machine in which a gaming medium is used as a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes. It can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine in which a gaming medium such as a ball is enclosed and a score is given when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, there are probabilistic jackpots and normal jackpots as jackpot types, and based on the determination that the jackpot types are probabilistic jackpots, a gaming machine controlled to a probabilistic state after the jackpot game is completed is shown. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variable region inside (a probability changing region may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable winning balls provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball passes through the probability change area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments to the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the end.

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

1 Pachinko game machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a 1st variable display unit 9b 2nd variable display unit 9c background symbol display unit 13 1st start winning opening 13a 1st start opening Switch 14 2nd start winning opening 14a 2nd starting opening switch 15 Variable winning ball device 17 Acting gate 17a Acting gate switch 18c Design hold storage display unit 20 Special variable winning ball device 22 Special variable winning ball device 23 Bottom member 24 Special winning opening 23a 1st count switch 25a 2nd count switch 31 Main board 32 Gate 56 CPU
80 Production control board 200 Production control microcomputer 201 Production control CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control

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It is a gaming machine that can variablely display multiple types of identification information and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A special state control means that can control a special state that is advantageous to the player different from the advantageous state,
A special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the frequency of being controlled to the special state is higher than that of the normal state after being controlled to the advantageous state.
A related effect executing means capable of executing a related effect related to the special state when controlled by the special state in the special state.
A hold storage means that stores information related to variable display as hold information,
Suggestion effect suggesting that when the hold information is controlled to the advantageous state, the hold information stored by the hold storage means includes the hold information related to the variable display that triggers the control to the advantageous state. Suggestion production execution means that can be executed, and
When the special state is controlled, the promotion notification means capable of executing the promotion notification for promoting the launch of the game medium to the predetermined route, and the promotion notification means.
In the special state, when the next variable display after being controlled to the special state is executed and the special state is controlled again, the special effect execution means capable of executing the special effect is provided. ,
The promotion notification means can execute the promotion notification in different modes depending on whether the variable display is executed by the first variable display pattern and the variable display is executed by the second variable display pattern. ,
When the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state, if the suggestion effect is not executed in the advantageous state, the special state notification indicating that the special state is controlled in the advantageous state is executed.
When the suggestion effect is executed in the advantageous state when the special state is controlled after the end of the advantageous state, the execution of the special state notification is restricted in the advantageous state, and the advantageous state is set. The suggestion effect is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the hold information related to the variable display that triggers the control.
The related effect executing means executes the related effect in the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state when the suggested effect is not executed in the advantageous state.
When the suggestion effect is executed in the advantageous state, the identification information indicating that the execution of the related effect is restricted in the special state controlled after the end of the advantageous state but is controlled by the special state is displayed. Further equipped with related production restriction means to
When controlled to the special state in the special state, the game value is given.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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