JP7150562B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of executing a predetermined game.

As a gaming machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game balls enter a prize winning area such as a prize winning 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. Furthermore, a variable display area is provided in which the identification information can be variably displayed (also referred to as “variation”), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area is a specific display result, the game state (game There is a so-called pachinko machine configured to change the state of the machine (ie, more specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player.

After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game of predetermined game media, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area. By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is stopped. Winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, predetermined game media are paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (so-called slot machines).

The game value is defined as the payout of prize balls, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine, which is advantageous for the player who is likely to hit the ball, or the state which is advantageous to the player. It is to generate the right to be in a state, or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of performance symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display area based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. If you do, a "jackpot" will occur. It should be noted that the derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (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 big winning opening is closed after the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round. Moreover, the game in a round may be called a round game.

Also, in the variable display area, the symbols other than the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches a specific display result. Big wins can occur before the final result is displayed due to moving, scaling, or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols changing. The production performed in the state where the sexuality is continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is called the reach production. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach state. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In addition, there are cases where the variable display pattern changes based on the number of variable displays executed after the end of the jackpot game state, and the timing at which the variable display pattern changes differs depending on the type of the jackpot (for example, See Patent Document 1.).

JP 2012-115588 A (Fig. 24)

In such a game machine, there is room for improvement in changing the pattern of variable display.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of suitably changing the pattern of variable display.

(Means A) The game machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
variable display execution means capable of executing variable display;
a starting area in which a starting condition is satisfied based on the entry of the game medium;
a pending storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as pending information based on the establishment of the starting condition;
a state control means capable of controlling a big win state advantageous to a player and a small win state different from the big win state;
high-base state control means capable of controlling a high-base state in which variable display is executed more frequently than a low-base state;
update means capable of updating a variable display number counter relating to the number of times variable display is executed in the high base state and a small win number counter relating to the number of times the small win state is controlled in the high base state;
When variable display is performed a predetermined number of times in the high base state and the value of the variable display number counter reaches a predetermined value, and when the small win number counter is controlled once in the small win state in the high base state high base state termination means for terminating the high base state and controlling to the low base state when the value of reaches a specific value;
an effect execution means for executing an effect during the execution of the variable display;
and a value imparting means capable of imparting value,
The variable display executing means is capable of executing a predetermined variable display based on the establishment of a first condition that the remaining number of variable displays is one in the high base state, and the small win in the high base state. It is possible to execute a specific variable display after being controlled to the low base state based on the establishment of a second condition that the value of the small win number counter becomes a specific value by being controlled once to the state,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute an promotion effect to encourage entry of the game medium into the starting area based on the number of remaining variable displays in the high base state becoming one,
executing an end notification effect for notifying that the high base state is to be terminated during execution of the predetermined variable display;
The variable display in the high base state is performed using a first symbol and a second symbol smaller than the first symbol, and only the second symbol can be displayed when the end notification effect is being performed. ,
In the specific variable display executed when the value of the small win number counter reaches the specific value and the control is performed from the high base state to the low base state, the magnitude of the value given during the high base state Execute the value notification production that notifies
The updating means updates the value of the variable display number counter to the predetermined value and changes the value of the small win number counter to the specific value in accordance with the occurrence of the variable display for controlling the small win state in the high base state. can be updated to
It is characterized by
Furthermore, (means 1) the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display (for example, the part that executes steps S111 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100), an advantageous state for the player (for example, a jackpot game state) and the advantageous state A predetermined state different from (eg, a small winning game state) and a controllable state control means (eg, a portion that executes steps S114 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable display execution means is , The first condition regarding the number of times of variable display execution (for example, in the time saving state, the second special symbol is changed six times.The value of the first counter becomes 1) is established. Variable display (for example, the variation pattern in the final variation of the time saving state is the variation of the second special symbol Pt15) can be executed, the second condition regarding the number of times of control in a predetermined state (for example, in the small winning game state in the time saving state Control once. The value of the second counter becomes 0) is established based on the specific variable display (for example, the second special where the variation pattern immediately after shifting from the time saving state to the normal state is Pt16 Variation of symbols) can be executed, and first numerical information (for example, first counter) regarding the number of executions of variable display and second numerical information (for example, second counter) regarding the number of times of control of a predetermined state can be updated. update means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the first counter is updated by executing step 069IWS133C, and the part that updates the second counter by executing step 069IWS139B), and variable display execution Means, when the first condition and the second condition are established at the same time, preferentially performs the variable display corresponding to one of the conditions (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is Y in step 069IWS139C By executing step 069IWS139E in a certain case, in the time saving state, the first condition for performing the variation of the second special symbol six times and the second condition for controlling once to the small winning game state are established with the same variation. When the sixth variation in the time-saving state is a small hit variation, the variation corresponding to the establishment of the second condition (the variation of the second special symbol whose variation pattern is Pt16) can be preferentially executed. ) can be done. According to such a configuration, control can be preferably performed.

(Means 2) In means 1, the updating means updates the first numerical information and the second numerical information at different frequencies (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 changes the second special symbol in the time saving state While updating the first counter every time it is performed, it may be determined to control to the small winning game state (the second counter may be updated based on the small winning probability: 1/7.35)) . According to such a configuration, it is possible to generate randomness in the length of the period until the pattern of the variable display changes, thereby improving interest.

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied at the same time, the variable display execution means preferentially performs the variable display corresponding to one of the conditions (for example, , the game control microcomputer 100, by executing step 069IWS139E when it is Y in step 069IWS139C, in the time saving state, the first condition to change the second special symbol six times and the small winning game state If the second condition to be controlled once is satisfied with the same variation, that is, if the sixth variation in the time saving state is a small hit variation, the variation corresponding to the establishment of the second condition (the variation pattern is Pt16 2 special symbol variation) can be executed with priority)). According to such a configuration, control can be preferably performed.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to 3, the update means can update the first numerical information and the second numerical information along with the execution of one variable display (for example, a game control micro The computer 100 is characterized in that steps 069IWS133C and S139B can be executed in one change). According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern changes based on the satisfaction of the second condition that is different from the number of times the variable display is executed, so it is possible to perform suitable control.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to 4, the updating means can update the first numerical information from a first predetermined value (for example, 7) to a first specific value (for example, 0); The second numerical information can be updated from a predetermined value (for example, 1) to a second specific value (for example, 0), and when the first numerical information is updated to the first specific value, the second numerical information is changed to the second specific value. value (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 069IWS142B in the case of Y in step 069IWS142A), and when the second numerical information is updated to the second specific value, the first numerical information is updated to the first It may be updated to a specific value (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 069IWS139D in the case of Y in step 069IWS139C). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a problem such as sudden occurrence of an unintended change in the variable display pattern.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1 to 5, the updating means can update the first numerical information from a first predetermined value (for example, 7) to a first specific value (for example, 0); The second numerical information can be updated from a predetermined value (e.g., 1) to a second specific value (e.g., 0), and the state control means is different from the normal state (e.g., time saving state). If the numerical information is updated to the first specific value, or if the second numerical information is updated to the second specific value, control to normal state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step 069IWS139C Y of If so, execute step 069IWS139E, and if Y in step 069IWS142A, execute step 069IWS142C), the updating means can update the third numerical information (for example, the third counter) when controlled to the normal state (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may execute steps 069IWS139G, S142E, and S133E). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform processing even in a normal state.

(Means 7) In any one of means 1 to 6, the variable display means variably displays the first identification information (for example, the variation of the first special symbol) and variably displays the second identification information (for example, the first special symbol). pattern variation), the state control means can be controlled to a special state different from the normal state (for example, time saving state), and the update means can change the first identification information in the special state Do not update the first numerical information based on the display (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, by performing steps 069IWS133B, 133C, in the time saving state, the first counter only based on the variation of the second special symbol update), the second numerical information is not updated based on the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is not controlled to the small winning game state based on the variation of the first special symbol) may update the second counter only based on the variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably control.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine in the characteristic part 069IW from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration in the main board (game control board). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big-hit type determination table. It is a flow chart showing a variation pattern setting process in the special symbol process process. It is an explanatory diagram showing a first to seventh variation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a first to seventh variation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device in the characteristic portion 069IW; It is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in a modification. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state transitions in the characterizing part 069IW. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of an image display device in a modified example of the characteristic portion 069IW;

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

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

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

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

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

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

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

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

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

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

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

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

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

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

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

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

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

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

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

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

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

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is ended.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

The game can be executed not only by inserting a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description on Characteristic Portion 069IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 069IW will be described.

FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 069IW. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 069IW, in the game area, the first path out of the flowing paths for the game balls to flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front. A second route, which is different from the first route, is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the image display device 5 as viewed from the front.

Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hitting. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the image display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right hitting. The first path may be called a left-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the left side of the game area. Also, the second path may be called a right-handed path because it is a path that allows the game ball to flow down by striking the game ball to the right side of the game area.

Note that the first route and the second route may be composed of different routes, or may be a route in which a part is shared. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 and the arrangement of the game nails in the game area.

The game ball fired from the ball shooting device in response to the operation of the ball operating handle 30 and hit into the game area is guided to the left game area along, for example, the arrangement of the game nails. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide it to the left game area by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, for example.

A winning ball device 6A is provided as a structure into which game balls hit into the left game area of the game areas can enter.

A passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a V-judgment winning device 069IW01 are provided as structures into which game balls hit into the right game area of the game areas can enter. Inside the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01, a V judgment prize switch 069IW01a, a V judgment prize winning switch 069IW15a and a V judgment discharge switch 069IW15b are provided.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the winning ball device 6A of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player should hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, a game nail is planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the passing gate 41 among the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the passage gate 41, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that although it may be arranged that there is a possibility that a game ball hit into the right game area may enter the winning ball device 6A, from the point of view of game performance, the possibility is limited to a game ball hit into the left game area. It is desirable to make them extremely low compared to the likelihood of a ball entering them. Conversely, it may be possible that game balls hit into the left game area may enter the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, but from the point of view of playability, that possibility is limited to the right. It is desirable to make the possibility extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls hit into the game areas enter them.

The V determination winning device 069IW01 is a device for determining the V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-judgment winning device 069IW01 is made of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how a game ball passes through it. The V-judgment winning device 069IW01 is provided with a width that allows game balls to pass in the front-rear direction at the top, and wall walls on both sides (front side and back side) of the passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A part is provided, and a guide path along which game balls are guided is formed. In the central part of the guide, when a small hit is made, a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds × 10 times open period + 1 second closed period (interval period) × 9 times + 1 second end period) By repeating opening and closing, an operation opening is formed as an opening that allows a total of about 10 or more game balls to win within a predetermined period of time during which the opening is open. In the path of the game ball in the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01, a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball are provided on both sides of the wall portion in a manner that alternately protrudes. , V judgment winning device 069IW01 has a structure (hereinafter referred to as deceleration structure) in which game balls slowly flow through the passage above the operation opening.

In the small hit game state, the V judgment winning device 069IW01 continues for a relatively long period of time until the entry of 10 game balls into the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is detected, or until a predetermined period elapses. Opening control is executed. In the V-judgment winning device 069IW01, the portion of the guideway where the operating opening is not formed constitutes a fixed passage called a fixed portion. A movable portion capable of moving back and forth over the operating port is provided at a position where the operating port can be opened and closed.

The movable part is driven by a solenoid 069IW22, and can advance and retreat to open and close the operation port. In the state where the operation port is closed by the state of the movable part, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable part and the fixed part as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. When the operating port is opened by the operating state of the movable part, the operating port is opened in the guideway, so that the game ball guided to the guideway can drop from the operating port into the V judgment winning device 069IW01. .

Inside the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 (actuation opening), the V prize winning region 069IW02 as a specific region is the center in the horizontal direction at the bottom of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 as a prize winning region in which a game ball entering from the operation opening can win a prize. Further, an inclined path 871 is provided to guide all the game balls entered from the operation opening onto the V winning area 069IW02 by an inclined path. The V winning area 069IW02 has a V winning opening into which a game ball can enter, and can guide downward the gaming ball entering from the V winning opening.

At the top end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 069IW02, a plate-like opening/closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning area 069IW02 between an open state and a closed state is provided. there is The opening/closing member is driven by a solenoid 069IW24, and can move forward and backward to open and close the V winning opening. In the state where the V winning opening is opened by the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 069IW02 can drop into the V winning area 069IW02. On the other hand, in the state where the V winning opening is closed by the state of the opening/closing member, the game ball guided onto the V winning area 069IW02 passes over the opening/closing member and opens in the vicinity of the downstream side of the V winning area 069IW02. , and can fall into a winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 069IW02 of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is basically in an open state. When the game ball enters the V winning area 069IW02 and wins, the game ball is detected by the V determination winning switch 069IW15a provided in the V winning area 069IW02. In the small hit game state, when one game ball is detected by the V judgment winning switch 069IW15a, the opening/closing member is controlled to the closed state, and the game ball guided onto the V winning area 069IW02 after that is placed in the winning ball area. You will have to enter inside. A game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V judgment discharge switch 069IW15b provided in the winning ball area. As a result, one game ball entering the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is detected by the V judgment prize winning switch 069IW15a, and the subsequent game balls are detected by the V judgment discharge switch 069IW15b.

When the total number of balls detected by the V judgment winning switch 069IW15a and the V judgment discharge switch 069IW15b reaches 10, the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 opened in the small winning game state is closed, and the game balls are released. Impossible to enter. The V winning area 069IW02 and the winning ball area are configured to merge in the lower part. It is discharged to the discharge channel.

When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened, the game ball enters the V prize winning area 069IW02 and is detected by the V winning prize switch 069IW01a during a predetermined valid period. , the conditions for generating a big hit are established, and the game is controlled to a big-hit game state. Winning of a game ball to such a V winning area 069IW02 is called V winning. In the pachinko game machine 1, during the period in which a small hit occurs and the activation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened as described above, a total of about 10 game balls are produced on average without special operation. can enter the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01, and furthermore, when a game ball enters the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01, the game ball will always (100%) enter the V prize winning area 069IW02 The structure is designed to enter the In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-hand hitting promotion notification is executed to instruct a right-hand hitting so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V-judgment winning device 069IW01. be.

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, except when the player does not shoot the game ball during the opening period of the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 and when the player hits left, it is possible to hit right. In this case, the game ball always (100%) enters the V winning area 069IW02 to generate a big hit.

In addition, in this embodiment, an example in which the V-judgment winning device 069IW01 is provided with a game ball deceleration structure is shown. However, without providing such a deceleration structure, an operation opening that allows the game ball to fall is provided in a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V judgment winning device 069IW01, and during the period of the small winning game state In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 069IW02, a configuration may be used in which the operation opening is opened 10 times.

In the right game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B and the V judgment winning device 069IW01. Therefore, when aiming to make the game ball enter the variable winning ball device 6B and the V judgment winning device 069IW01, the player can hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball hit to the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 6B or the V judgment winning device 069IW01. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that a game ball hit into the right game area will enter them.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the game area. In the special variable winning ball device 7, a game ball hit to the right is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Also, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area depending on the state of the game nail being planted.

When a game ball wins in any one of the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, and the V judgment winning device 069IW01, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out accordingly. be. Note that prize balls may be paid out even when game balls pass through the passage gate 41 . Further, at least one of the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that no prize balls are paid out even if the game ball wins.

A big win also occurs when a game ball that has entered while the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is open due to a small win game state has entered the V prize area 069IW02. Hereinafter, when a game ball enters the V winning area 069IW02 and is detected by the V winning switch 069IW01a, this is referred to as V winning. A small win is a win in which the operation port of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened as a predetermined value, and a big win can occur on the condition of the V prize winning. In the V judgment winning device 069IW01, the game state in which the operation opening is opened is called "small hit game state". Then, in the small win game state, a big win generated based on the fact that the game ball wins V is called a "big win via a small win". On the other hand, a big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as "big hit by special symbols".

In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots the game balls so as to selectively use "left shot" aiming at the left game area and "right shot" aiming at the right game area. A game state and a performance state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts playing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player takes a seat in the pachinko game machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A by striking to the left. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and if the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the left-hand shot is switched to the right-hand shot, and the game is played aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 which is opened. . After the jackpot game state is over, right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a message such as “Aim right” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 .

During the jackpot game state, a game is played aiming at the opened special variable winning ball device 7 by striking to the right. During the jackpot game state, right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the jackpot game state is over, the game is continued by hitting to the right when the working hours are shortened. After the jackpot game is finished, if the time saving state is set, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the image display device 5.例文帳に追加In addition, during the time saving state, right-handed promotion information is also performed. If the time-saving state does not occur after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-hand hit is switched to the left-hand hit by the end of the right-handed promotion notification executed during the big-hit game state so that the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A. to play games. In addition, when the time saving state does not occur, left-handed promotion notification (also called left-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to return to left handed and play the game. may

During the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game, the game is played aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B by striking to the right. When a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result becomes a big win (a big win by a special pattern), a game is played aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while striking to the right. In addition, when the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result becomes a small hit display result, the operation opening of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened in the small hit game state, so the V judgment is made while hitting to the right. A game is played aiming at the winning device 069IW01. At the start of the small-hit game state, a small-hit start notification is provided on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify the start of the small-hit game state. In addition, when it is controlled to the small hit game state, at a specific timing (depending on the game situation, the start timing of the small hit display executed before the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened according to the small hit) , or at a predetermined timing before the execution of the small hit display), the right hitting promotion notification is also performed.

When the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is in an open state due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operation opening into the V judgment winning device 069IW01, enters the V winning area 069IW02 and is detected, When a V prize is generated, a big win is generated via a small win. When the V winning occurs, the V winning notification for notifying that the V winning has occurred is performed on the screen of the image display device 5. - 特許庁Further, when the small-hit game state ends, a small-hit end notification for notifying that the small-hit game state has ended is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 . After the end of the small win, a big win game state is entered and the special variable winning ball device 7 is released, so the player plays the game aiming at the special variable winning ball device 7 while striking to the right.

Further, when a game is played aiming at the V judgment winning device 069IW01 in the small winning game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 069IW02 and enters a non-specific area other than the V winning area 069IW02, a big hit is made. does not occur. Thus, when V winning is not generated during the small winning game state, V winning failure notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the V winning has failed. Further, at the end of the small winning game state, a small winning end notification is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify that the small winning game state has ended. After the end of the small winning game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 6B while striking to the right. When the time saving state ends, the game is played so that the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A by switching from right hitting to left hitting. At the end of the time-saving state, a time-saving end notification for notifying that the time-saving is completed on the screen of the image display device 5 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to left-handed and play the game are performed.

FIG. 8-2 is a diagram showing a winning type table. The winning type table shows, for each winning type, conditions for occurrence of a big win, a control state (game state) after a big win, the number of openings (number of rounds) in a big win, and the opening time of each round in a big win. In this embodiment, as the jackpot types, the pattern 15R short-time big hit, the pattern 4R short-time big hit, the small hit via 16 (15) R short-time big hit, the small hit 9 (8) R short-time big hit, and the small hit 5 (4) ) R time-saving jackpot is provided. The number in parentheses of the big hit via the small hit indicates the number of times the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened.

A small hit occurs when a game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small winning symbol. Determination as to whether or not the display result of the special symbol is to be a small winning symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small winning determination of the special symbol). When a small win occurs, a small win game state is entered, and the operation port of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened with an opening pattern of 10 opening times and 0.1 second opening time. In the small win, prize balls are paid out to the game balls that have won the V winning area 069IW02 in the V judgment winning device 069IW01 during the small winning game state. During the small winning game state, it is set that about 10 winning balls can be generated, and it is set that about 30 winning balls can be paid out according to the winning balls.

When the operation port of the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is open and the game ball enters the operation port, and the game ball enters the V prize area 069IW02 inside the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 (V prize winning), a big hit occurs. do. A big win via such a small win is called a big win via a small win. Jackpots via small hits include 16 (15) R-time short jackpots via small hits, 9 (8) R-time short jackpots via small hits, and 5 (4) R-short time jackpots via small hits with different numbers of rounds in the jackpot. be A small hit that is linked so as to be a 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot is called a first small win. 9 (8) The small hit that is linked to be the R time-saving jackpot is called the second small hit. 5 (4) The small hit that is linked to be the R time-saving jackpot is called the third small win.

On the other hand, a big hit that is generated directly by a variable display of special symbols without going through a small win is called a big hit in design. The symbol jackpot includes a symbol 15R time-saving jackpot and a symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, which are generated directly based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

In this way, the big wins are the symbol big win directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the V winning via the small winning based on the variable display of the second special symbol. It includes a big hit via a small hit. Each of the symbol jackpot and the jackpot via the jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a time-saving state after the jackpot game state ends, and is called a time-saving jackpot. The advantageous state advantageous to the player in this embodiment also includes the opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 .

Here, the time-saving state will be explained. The time saving state is an example of a special game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous for the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened from the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of special symbols and performance symbols is shortened, so when the time-saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur, and the possibility of a jackpot game being performed. increase.

In the time-saving state, by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 6B, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 6B is increased to facilitate winning into the variable winning ball device 6B ( It is controlled to a high base state with high penetration, high frequency).

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls in accordance with winning to the number of shot balls. A "high base state" is a state in which active control is performed to increase this ratio. On the other hand, the state in which such control is not performed is the "low base state". Such control is realized, for example, as a control that increases the occurrence of starting winnings that trigger the start of fluctuation of special symbols. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 6B (a so-called electric tulip, abbreviated as an electric chew) can be opened more frequently or more times, or can be opened longer. Thus, it can be realized as a control for facilitating the winning of prizes to the variable winning ball device 6B, which is an electric chew. Such control is also called "electric chew support control". In other words, the high base state means that by increasing the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 6B, which triggers the variation of special symbols, the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 6B is increased and variable. This is a control state in which winning to the winning ball device 6B is facilitated (higher entry, higher frequency). "Electric chewing support control" is generally called by the abbreviation "electric sapo", and the abbreviation "electric sapo" may be used in this embodiment as well.

Furthermore, high base control (electric chew support control) will be described in detail. As a high base control (Electronic support control), the control to derive and display the display result early by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal pattern (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) (normal pattern shortening control), control to increase the probability that the stop pattern of the normal pattern becomes a winning pattern (normal pattern probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and , Control (opening frequency increase control) is performed to increase the number of openings of the variable winning ball device that triggers the fluctuation of special symbols. When such control is performed, compared to when the control is not performed, the variable winning ball device, which triggers the variation of special symbols, is in an open state at a higher ratio of time, so that the game balls are started. It becomes easy to win a prize (the execution condition of the variable display in the special symbol display devices 4A, 4B and the image display device 5 becomes easy to be established).

Also, the pattern 15R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 15 times (15R). The pattern 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the big prize opening is opened four times (4R). 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot via small hit, after the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big prize opening is opened 15 times (15R) under the condition of V winning. The prize winning device is opened for 16 rounds, but the number of openings of the big prize opening is actually 15 times, and the player can win the same big hit as the pattern 15R short time jackpot with regard to opening the big prize opening. I feel categorical. 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot via small hit is a jackpot in which the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened (0.1 seconds x 10 times), and then the big prize opening is opened 8 times (8R) under the condition of V winning. is. 5 (4) R time-saving big hit via small hit, after the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning mouth is opened 4 times (4R) on the condition of V winning. The prize winning device is opened for 5 rounds, but the number of times the big prize opening is actually opened is 4, and the player can get the same big hit as the pattern 4R short time jackpot with regard to the opening of the big prize opening. I feel categorical.

After the big hit, two ending conditions are set, namely, the ending condition that the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol is 7 times and the ending condition that the number of times of controlling the small winning game state is 1 time. Such a number of times of 7 times of the end condition of the time saving state is set considering that the game ball entering the V judgment prize winning device 069IW01 enters the V prize area 069IW02 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, a small hit occurs at a rate of about 1/7.

In addition, when it is controlled to the small winning game state once, the time saving state is controlled to end, but when it enters the V winning area 069IW02 in the small winning game state, it is controlled to the big winning game state. Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game state, it is controlled to the time saving state again. Therefore, when the deviation variation of the second special symbol is performed seven times in the time saving state, or when V winning does not occur in the small winning game state occurring in the time saving state, the game in the normal state is performed. .

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the winning ball device 6A is provided so as to be able to win from the first path. This is more advantageous to the player in terms of starting winnings than when the game balls flow down. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win a prize from the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a prize at the time of a big hit than when the game ball flows down. In addition, in a specific state such as a small winning game state, since the V judgment winning device 069IW01 that is opened is provided so as to be able to win a prize from the second path, the game ball flowing down the second path is the first path. This is more advantageous for the player in terms of the occurrence of a big hit than when the game ball flows down.

It should be noted that the comparison of advantages is not limited to this. and the second path, and in the low base state as the normal state, the first path is easier to win the variable winning slot than the second path, and the high base state, the big win game state, and the small In other states such as a winning game state, the second route is more likely to win the variable winning slot than the first route. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and in other game states, it is advantageous for the player to have the game medium flow down the second path.

FIG. 8-3 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 069IW.

Gate switch 21, first starting port switch 22A, second starting port switch 22B, V winning switch 069IW01a, V determination winning switch 069IW15a, and V determination discharge switch 069IW15b detection signals from each to the game control microcomputer 100 A switch circuit 110 for supplying power is also mounted on the main substrate 11 . In addition, it opens and closes the solenoid 81 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 6B, the solenoid 82 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 7, the solenoid 069IW22 that opens and closes the V judgment winning device 069IW01 (movable part), and the V judgment winning device 069IW01. A solenoid 069IW22, a solenoid 069IW24 for opening and closing the V winning area 069IW02 (opening/closing member), and a solenoid circuit 111 driven according to commands from the game control microcomputer 100 are also mounted on the main board 11.

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 8-4 shows the random number type, update range, use, and addition conditions. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether or not to give a big hit and whether or not to give a small win. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, updated from 0, updated to the upper limit of 65535, and then updated from 0 again. (2) Random 1: Type of jackpot (type, pattern 15R short-time jackpot, pattern 4R short-time jackpot, via small hit 16 (15) R short-time jackpot, via small hit 9 (8) R short-time jackpot, and via small hit 5 (4) Any type of R time-saving jackpot) and a jackpot pattern are determined (for jackpot type determination, jackpot pattern determination). (4) Random 3: Determine the variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal design (for normal design hit determination). (6) Random 5: Determine the initial value of Random 4 (for determining the initial value of Random 4).

In this embodiment, the big hits in the specific game state are a symbol 15R short time big hit, a symbol 4R short time big hit, a small win via a 16 (15) R short time big hit, a small win via a 9 (8) R short time big hit, and a small hit. A plurality of types of Via 5 (4) R time-saving jackpots are included. Therefore, when it is determined to be a big hit based on the value of the random number for judging the hit (random R), or when it is determined to be a small hit, based on the value of the random number for judging the big hit type (random 1) Then, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big win via a small win, the decided big win becomes invalid unless a V winning occurs. Furthermore, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot pattern is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, the random number 1 is also the random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Also, when it is determined to be the type of the small hit, the design of the small hit is determined at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a small winning symbol determination random number.

Also, the variation pattern is determined to be one of the variation patterns using a variation pattern determination random number (random 3).

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special prize determination table, a second special prize determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 101. FIG.

FIG. 8-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the first special figure hit determination table. The first special symbol winning judgment table is a data table for making a big winning judgment with respect to the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big winning judgment value to be compared with the random R is set. "Probability" shown in FIG. 8-5(A) indicates the probability (percentage) of winning a big hit.

FIG. 8-5(B) is an explanatory diagram showing the second special figure per determination table. The second special hit determination table is a data table for judging a big hit and a small hit with respect to the second special symbol, and is set with a big hit determination value and a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R. It is a table with The upper stage in FIG. 8-5(B) is the big hit determination table portion, and the lower stage in FIG. 8-5(B) is the small hit determination table portion. The "probability" shown in the upper part of Fig. 8-5(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of getting a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of Fig. 8-5(B) indicates the probability (percentage) of getting a small hit. .

When the CPU 103 detects the starting winning to the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning) or the starting winning to the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning), the CPU 103 controls the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined timing. Extract the count value (random R). As for the first start winning prize, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the first special prize judgment table, and when the extracted value matches one of the big hit judgment values, the first special pattern is given a big hit. to decide. As for the second starting prize, the extracted value is compared with the big hit judgment value set in the second special prize judgment table, and when the extracted value matches any one of the big hit judgment values, the second special pattern is given a big hit. to decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit determination values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit determination value set in the second special hit determination table, and the extracted value matches any of the small hit determination values. If they match, it is decided to make a small win with respect to the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small win also means making a provisional decision to make a big win via a small win (because it is not controlled as a big win unless V winning occurs during a small win, it is described as a temporary decision). .

Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state. It is also about deciding whether to do it or not. Determining whether or not to make a small win means determining whether or not to shift to a small winning game state. It is also about deciding whether or not.

Although the first special symbol is set so as not to be judged as a small hit, the first special symbol may be set so as to be judged as a small hit with a predetermined probability.

8-5 (C), (D), and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. FIG. 8-5(C) is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when the first special symbol is determined to be a jackpot. FIG. 8-5(D) is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when the second special symbol is determined to be a jackpot.

In the first special figure big hit type determination table of FIG. 8-5 (C), the numerical value to be compared with the random 1 value for judging the big hit type, "symbol 15R short time big hit" and "symbol 4R short time big hit" A big hit determination value corresponding to each of the and is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8-5(D), a jackpot determination value corresponding to the “symbol 15R time-saving jackpot”, which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1, is set.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 (C) and (D), the big hit type determination value is also used as a judgment value (big hit design determination value) for determining the big hit design of the first special design and the second special design. be done. For example, the determination value corresponding to the "8R short-time jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the jackpot symbol "3". The determination value corresponding to the "15R time-saving big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol "7".

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 103 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot pattern. Determine the jackpot pattern. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot pattern corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

In the small hit via big hit type determination table of FIG. 8-5 (E), the numerical value to be compared with the random 1 value for judging the big hit type, "16 (15) R short time big hit via small hit" and " A big hit determination value corresponding to each of "9 (8) R short time big hit via small hit" and "5 (4) R short time big hit via small hit" is set. However, the jackpot types determined by the jackpot via jackpot type determination table are the first jackpot (16 (15) R time short jackpot) and the second jackpot (9 (8) R time short jackpot). , is a temporary jackpot type linked to each of the third jackpots (5 (4) R short-time jackpots), and is invalid if V winning does not occur in the jackpot game state.

FIG. 8-6 is a flow chart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step 069IWS001). When the time saving flag is not set (in the normal state), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the third counter is 0 (step 069IWS002).

Here, the first to third counters used for control by the CPU 103 will be briefly described.

A 1st counter is a counter which shows the residual fluctuation frequency of the 2nd special design in a time saving state. Specifically, the first counter is set to "7" when it is controlled to the time saving state, and is subtracted by one each time the second special symbol changes. Then, when the value of the first counter becomes 0, the time saving state ends. Further, based on the value of the first counter becoming 1, the variation is performed in a variation pattern (Pt15 described later) having a longer variation time than other variation patterns.

A 2nd counter is a counter which shows the residual control frequency of the small hit game state in a time saving state. Specifically, the second counter is set to "1" when it is controlled to the time saving state, and is subtracted by one each time it is controlled to the small winning game state. When the value of the second counter becomes 0, the time saving state is terminated.

The third counter is a counter that indicates the number of residual fluctuations in the special mode. The special mode is a performance mode controlled in the normal state, and is a performance mode in which the reach frequency is higher than when the special mode is not used. In the characteristic portion 069IW, the special mode is controlled until the change is performed 20 times after shifting from the time saving state to the normal state. Specifically, the third counter is set to "20" when the time saving state is terminated and is controlled to the normal state, and is decremented by one each time a change is made. The special mode ends when the value of the third counter becomes zero. A state in which the special mode is not controlled in the normal state (a state in which the value of the third counter is 0) may be referred to as a non-special mode.

In step 069IWS002, if the value of the third counter is 0, that is, if the change in the normal state has already been performed 20 times or more and the special mode is not set, it is determined whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more. (step 069IWS003). If the total pending storage number is less than 3, select the first variation pattern determination table (step 069IWS004), while if the total pending storage number is 3 or more, select the second variation pattern determination table (step 069IWS005) .

Here, the variation pattern determination table used in the variation pattern setting process will be described. In the characteristic portion 069IW, the first to seventh variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8 are provided as variation pattern determination tables. In each variation pattern determination table, the selection ratio of the variation pattern is shown for each variable display result (loss, big win, small win). In addition, each variation pattern determination table shows the effect content and variation time corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the characteristic part 069IW, Pt11 to Pt16 are selected when the variable display result is a loss, Pt21 to Pt22 are selected when the variable display result is a big hit, and Pt21 to Pt22 are selected when the variable display result is a small hit. Pt31 to Pt32 are respectively provided as variation patterns that can be selected in the event of a hit or miss.

Pt11 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 5 seconds and the effect content does not accompany the ready-to-win effect (non-reach to lose). Pt12 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 15 seconds and the effect content is a loss accompanied by a normal reach effect (normal reach loss). Pt13 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 30 seconds and the effect content is a loss accompanied by a super reach effect (super reach loss). Pt14 is a fluctuation pattern (which is sometimes referred to as a shortened fluctuation because the fluctuation is shorter than Pt11) with a variation time of 2 seconds and a performance content that is not accompanied by a reach performance (non-reach performance). . Pt15 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 60 seconds and the effect content is a launch promotion effect (an effect that urges the player to launch a game ball aimed at the variable winning ball device 6B). Pt16 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 2 seconds and the content of the performance is a performance informing the number of prize balls (the performance of displaying the number of prize balls paid out during the continuous game, the number of big hits, the number of small hits, etc.). .

Pt21 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 15 seconds and the effect content is a normal reach jackpot. Pt22 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 30 seconds and the effect content is a super reach jackpot.

Pt31 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 15 seconds and the effect content is a normal effect small hit. Pt32 is a variation pattern in which the variation time is 30 seconds and the performance content is a special performance small hit.

The first variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (1) is in the normal state, the value of the third counter is 0 (non-special mode), and the total pending storage number is less than 3 It is a variation pattern determination table used. For example, when the first variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is wrong, Pt11 is selected at a rate of 70%, Pt12 at a rate of 20%, and Pt13 at a rate of 10%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80%, and Pt32 is selected at a rate of 20%.

The second variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (2) is in the normal state, the value of the third counter is 0 (non-special mode), and the total pending storage number is 3 or more It is a variation pattern determination table used. For example, when the second variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is wrong, Pt14 is selected at a rate of 70%, Pt12 at a rate of 20%, and Pt13 at a rate of 10%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80%, and Pt32 is selected at a rate of 20%.

Thus, in the second variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of Pt14, which is a shortened variation, is more likely to be selected than in the first variation pattern determination table.

The third variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (3) is in the normal state, the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (special mode), the first special symbol variation, and the total pending storage number It is a variation pattern determination table used when is less than 3. For example, when the third variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is wrong, Pt11 is selected at a rate of 50%, Pt12 at a rate of 30%, and Pt13 at a rate of 20%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80%, and Pt32 is selected at a rate of 20%.

Thus, in the third variation pattern determination table, compared with the first variation pattern determination table, it is easier to select a variation pattern accompanied by a reach effect, that is, in the special mode, the reach effect is more likely than in the non-special mode. It is occurring more frequently.

The fourth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (4) is in the normal state, the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (special mode), the first special symbol variation, and the total pending storage number It is a variation pattern determination table used when is 3 or more. For example, when the fourth variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is wrong, Pt14 is selected at a rate of 50%, Pt12 at a rate of 30%, and Pt13 at a rate of 20%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80%, and Pt32 is selected at a rate of 20%.

Thus, in the fourth variation pattern determination table, compared with the second variation pattern determination table, it is easier to select a variation pattern accompanied by a reach effect, that is, in the special mode, the reach effect is more likely than in the non-special mode. It is occurring more frequently.

The fifth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (5) is a normal state, the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (special mode), and the variation pattern used when it is the second special symbol variation It is a judgment table. For example, when the fifth variation pattern determination table is used, Pt16 is selected at a rate of 100% if the variable display result is a failure. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 40% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 60%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80%, and Pt32 is selected at a rate of 20%.

Thus, when the fifth variation pattern determination table is used, Pt16 is always selected in the case of deviation variation. The case where the fifth variation pattern determination table is used is the first case where the variation for the second reservation storage that occurred during the time saving state is performed immediately after the time saving state ends and the normal state is changed, and the normal state In spite of this, the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 by hitting to the right, and the variable winning ball device 6B is opened due to the winning of the normal game, and the game ball enters the opened variable winning ball device 6B. It is either the second case where the second special symbol is changed according to the winning, but here, assuming the first case, Pt16 is always selected (the number of prize balls notification effect is executed to be done). In the second case, when the variation pattern of Pt16 is selected, a normal losing effect (for example, a non-reach losing effect similar to Pt14) different from the number-of-balls notification effect may be performed.

The sixth variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-8 (1) is a time saving state, and the value of the first counter is greater than 0, that is, it is used when it is a variation before the final variation in the time saving state It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. For example, when the sixth variation pattern determination table is used, if the variable display result is wrong, Pt14 is selected at a rate of 70%, Pt12 at a rate of 20%, and Pt13 at a rate of 10%. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80%, and Pt32 is selected at a rate of 20%.

The seventh variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-8 (2) is a time saving state, the value of the first counter is 1, that is, the variation pattern determination table used when it is the final variation in the time saving state be. For example, when the seventh variation pattern determination table is used, Pt15 is selected at a rate of 100% if the variable display result is a failure. If the variable display result is a big hit, Pt21 is selected at a rate of 30% and Pt22 is selected at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is a small hit, Pt31 is selected at a rate of 80%, and Pt32 is selected at a rate of 20%.

Thus, when the seventh variation pattern determination table is used, that is, when it is the final variation in the time saving state, if the variable display result is off, Pt15 is selected at a rate of 100%, and the launch promotion effect is performed It's like

In step 069IWS002, if the value of the third counter is 1 or more, that is, if the number of fluctuations in the normal state is less than 20 times and in the special mode, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation is the first special symbol ( step 069 IWS006). In the case of the variation of the first special symbol, it is determined whether or not the total number of pending memories is 3 or more (step 069IWS007). If the total number of pending memories is less than 3, select the third variation pattern determination table (step 069IWS008).On the other hand, if the total number of pending memories is 3 or more, select the fourth variation pattern determination table (step 069IWS009). . Also, in step 069IWS006, if the variation is the second special symbol, the fifth variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS010).

If the time saving flag is set in step 069IWS001, it is a variation of the first special symbol (Y of step 069IWS011), or if it is a variation of the second special symbol and the value of the first counter is other than 1 ( Step 069IWS012 N), select the sixth variation pattern determination table (step 069IWS013). In addition, when the value of the first counter is 1 in the variation of the second special symbol, that is, when it is the final variation in the time saving state (Y in step 069IWS012), the seventh variation pattern determination table is selected (step 069IWS014 ).

Next, the CPU 103 reads random 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and processes steps 069IWS004, S005, S008, S009, S010, S013, and S014. By referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step 069, one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is determined (step 069IWS050).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control board 12 (step 069IWS051). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Moreover, CPU103 performs control which transmits the production|presentation control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the production|presentation control board 12 (step 069IWS052).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a variable time timer formed in the RAM 102 to a value corresponding to the variable time corresponding to the selected variable pattern (step 069IWS053). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S112) (step 069IWS054).

FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 are flowcharts showing special symbol stop processing (S113) in special symbol process processing.

In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special symbol fixed display flag is set (step 069IWS130). The special figure fixed display flag is a special figure fixed display that is not yet confirmed as a display result although the symbol that is the display result of the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) is derived and displayed. , and is set to ON by the process of step 069IWS132D, which will be described later, in response to the derivation display of the symbol that is the display result of the variable display.

When the special figure confirmation display flag is not set in step 069 IWS130, that is, when the special figure confirmation display time described later ends, the CPU 103 terminates the variable display of the special symbols, and the first special symbol display device 4A or Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 069IWS131). When data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. When it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. In addition, the symbol determination specification command to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 is set (step 069IWS132). As a result, the symbol determination designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state due to the time saving state is set (step 069IWS132A). When the time saving flag is set in step 069IWS132A, it is a time saving state (high base state), sets 0.5 second as special figure fixed display time (step 069IWS132B), and proceeds to step 069IWS132D. In step 069IWS132B, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time 0.5 seconds is set in the game control process timer, and the timing of the special figure confirmation display time is started. The special figure confirmation display time is a control time for continuing the state of the special figure confirmation display, and control is performed to continue the state of the special figure confirmation display over the set time. Game control process timer, when the timer value is a value other than "0", every time the timer interrupt processing of the game control is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt, is updated by 1 subtraction.

On the other hand, when the time saving flag is not set in step 069IWS132A, instead of the time saving state (high base state), set 0.6 seconds as the special figure fixed display time (step 069IWS132C), and proceed to step 069IWS132D. In step 069IWS132C, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to 0.6 seconds of the special figure confirmation display time is set in the game control process timer, and timing of the special figure confirmation display time is started.

Thus, when the time saving control is performed, than when the time saving control is not performed, since the special figure confirmation display time is shorter, it is possible to increase the variation efficiency. On the other hand, when the time saving control is not performed, since the variation efficiency is low, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of time during which the special symbols are not variably displayed.

In step 069IWS132D, the special figure fixed display flag is set, and the process ends (step 069IWS132D). Thereby, it becomes possible to specify that the special figure is being displayed. In this way, before the end of the variable display, while the special figure confirmation display time is being counted, the special figure confirmation display flag is set, and the state is controlled to the special figure confirmation display.

When the special figure confirmation display flag is set in step 069 IWS 130, that is, when the special figure confirmation display time has not ended, the timer value of the special figure confirmation display time is confirmed, and the special figure confirmation display time It is determined whether or not it has passed (ended) (step 069IWS132E). When the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step 069 IWS132E, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure confirmation display time has passed in step 069IWS132E, it means that the special figure confirmation display time has ended, so the special figure confirmation display flag is reset (step 069IWS132F).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the first counter (step 069IWS133C) when the time saving flag is set and the second special symbol changes (Y in step 069IWS133A, Y in S133B). In this way, it is configured to update the first counter each time the variation of the second special symbol ends in the time saving state.

In addition, when the time saving flag is not set and the value of the third counter is greater than 0 (N in step 069IWS133A, Y in S133D), that is, in the special mode, the value of the third counter is subtracted by 1. (Step 069IWS133E). In this way, the third counter is updated each time the variation ends in the special mode.

Next, it is checked whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step 069IWS133). If the jackpot flag is not set at step 069IWS133, the process proceeds to step 069IWS139. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is set in step 069IWS133 as in the case where the pattern 15R time-saving jackpot or pattern 4R time-saving jackpot is determined, the CPU 103 sets the flag that is set when the time-saving state is controlled. When the time-saving flag is set, the time-saving flag is reset (step 069 IWS 134), and according to the type of the determined jackpot, the performance control board 12 is given a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation. A process for transmitting one of the commands (jackpot start designation command) is performed (step 069, IWS 135).

As a result, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in S27 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is the pattern 4R time-saving jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of the jackpot is the pattern 15R time-saving jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 102 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Also, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (for example, the time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot on the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot control timer (step 069IWS136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening processing for the large winning opening, the large winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it reaches 0, the large winning opening is opened and the round is started.

In addition, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 102, the opening pattern data for each jackpot type stored in the ROM 101 is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) , or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds) are set in a predetermined storage area (step 069, IWS 137). Of these data, the number of times of opening is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114) (step 069IWS138), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to big hit opening pre-processing.

In addition, when the big hit flag is not set in the aforementioned step 069IWS133, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 069IWS139). When the small hit flag is set in step 069IWS139, when the time saving flag is set, the value of the second counter is subtracted by 1 (Y in step 069IWS139A, S139B). In this way, the second counter is updated each time a small hit occurs in the time saving state.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the second counter is 0 (step 069IWS139C). When the value of the second counter is 0, the value of the first counter is set to 0 (step 069IWS139D), and the time saving flag is reset (step 069IWS139E). That is, the time saving state is ended. Then, a normal state designation command indicating control to the normal state is transmitted (step 069IWS139F), and 20 is set in the third counter (step 069IWS139G). That is, control is performed in a special mode.

Next, referring to the small hit open pattern data stored in the ROM 101, the number of times of opening including the setting of the small hit open control timer used for open control of the small hit (eg, 10 times), the opening time (eg, 0. 1 second), and data indicating the mode of opening, such as the interval time between openings, are set in a specific storage area (step 069, IWS 140). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S118) (step 069IWS141), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to small hit opening pre-processing.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in step 069IWS139, it is checked whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step 069IWS142). In step 069IWS142, when the time saving flag is not set, it is not in the time saving state, so the process proceeds to step 069IWS152 which will be described later. On the other hand, in step 069IWS142, when the time saving flag is set, it is in the time saving state, so it is determined whether the value of the first counter is 0 (step 069IWS142A), and if it is 0, the second The counter value is set to 0 (step 069IWS142B), and the time saving flag is reset (step 069IWS142C). That is, the time saving state is ended. Then, a normal state specifying command indicating control to the normal state is transmitted (step 069IWS142D), and 20 is set in the third counter (step 069IWS142E). That is, control is performed in a special mode.

At step 069IWS152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 069IWS152), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special design process shifts to special design normal processing.

FIG. 8-11 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot control timer that was set before the jackpot end processing was executed (step 069IWS161). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end time has passed (step 069IWS162). If it has not passed, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it has passed, set the value of the first counter to 7 and set the value of the second counter to 1 (step 069IWS163, S164), and transmit the second time saving state designation command to the effect control board 12 (step 069IWS169) and proceeds to step 069IWS170.

At step 069IWS170, a time saving flag is set (step 069IWS170). Then, according to the end of the jackpot game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 069IWS171), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special design process shifts to special design normal processing.

Below, the processing (small hit opening pre-processing, small hit opening processing and small hitting end processing) performed by the CPU 103 will be briefly described. In the small hit opening pre-processing of step S118, the CPU 103 operates the movable portion to the open state by controlling the solenoid 069IW22 based on the small hit opening mode set in step 069IWS140 of FIG. The opening operation of the operation port of the winning device 069IW01 is started. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning opening process (step S119).

In addition, in the processing during the opening of the small win of step S119, the CPU 103 operates the movable portion to the open state based on the opening mode of the small win, performs processing for opening and closing the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 069IW01, Based on the detection of the V winning, the V winning opening of the V winning area 069IW01 is changed from the open state to the closed state. Then, when 10 V winning balls are counted or when the small winning opening control timer times out (timer value = 0), the movable part is operated in a closed state, and the operation opening of the V judgment winning device 069IW01 is closed. . Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning end process (step S120), and ends the process.

In addition, in the small hit end process of step S120, the CPU 103 performs the process for controlling the big win game state when V winning is detected (the same process as the above-described steps 069IWS134 to 069IWS138). If winning is not detected, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110), and the process is terminated.

The effect control in the effect control CPU 120 of the characteristic portion 069IW will be described. Here, the effect control in the case of controlling to the time saving state will be described in detail.

The effect control CPU 120 performs a game state control notification effect for notifying that the game state is transition-controlled. Specifically, when the time-saving state designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received when the jackpot game state ends, for example, as an ending effect, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "Time-saving rush!" By performing, the game state control notification effect is performed (see FIG. 8-12 (1)).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs a right-handed promotion effect (character display such as "right-handed") that prompts the player to hit to the right in the time saving state. Specifically, after receiving the above-described time-saving state designation command and performing the game state control notification effect, for example, when the ending period ends, the right-handed notification effect is performed (see FIG. 8-12 (2)). Also in the big winning game state and the small winning game state, the same right-handed promotion effect is performed. It should be noted that while a specific effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is being performed, by not displaying the right-handed notification effect, the specific effect may be prevented from being hindered.

Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 may perform a remaining number of times notification effect for notifying the remaining number of times of the second special symbol variation in the time saving state. For example, a command indicating the value of the first counter is received from the game control microcomputer 100, and in response to the command, for example, if the value of the first counter is "3", the image display device 5 displays "remaining three times ] may be displayed to notify the remaining number of times (see FIG. 8-12 (2)). Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 side may also measure the remaining number of times in the time saving state, and perform the remaining number of times notification effect using the measurement result. For example, when a time saving state designation command is received, a performance time saving number counter is set to 7, and the value of the performance time saving number counter is subtracted by 1 each time a command indicating the start of variation of the second special symbol is received. It is good also as measuring the residual number of times of a time saving state by this. It should be noted that while a specific effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is being performed, the remaining number of times notification effect may not be displayed to prevent the specific effect from being hindered.

Moreover, the production control CPU 120 performs a variation production according to the received variation pattern command. For example, if the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating Pt15, the image display device 5 executes a launch promotion effect that displays characters such as "Hold the hold!" (See FIG. 8-12 (3) ).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a pre-reading forewarning effect whose foretelling target is a variation that has not yet started. For example, when starting the final variation of the time saving state (variation of Pt15), the second suspension memory during the time saving (the second suspension memory corresponding to the start winning in the time saving state, and the change to be performed after shifting to the normal state It is possible to determine whether or not the corresponding second reserved memory is stored, and if it is stored, a series of continuous performances may be executed from the final variation to the second reserved memory during time saving.

Specifically, if all the second retention memories during the time saving are in the off hold, after performing the launch promotion production, the loss continuous production indicating that the time saving state ends due to the loss, from the final variation to the time saving medium It may be executed in the period until the change corresponding to 2 reserved storage. At that time, as the losing continuous effect, a number-of-prizes-balls notification effect for displaying the number of prize balls put out during the consecutive games, the number of big hits, the number of small hits, etc. is performed (see FIG. 8-12 (4)). At this time, by erasing the decorative patterns and displaying only the small patterns in a variable manner, it is possible to make it look as if no variation is performed at first glance. Information on the number of prize balls paid out during the continuous game, the number of big hits, and the number of small hits is measured by the game control microcomputer 100 and can be specified by the effect control CPU 120 by receiving a command indicating the measurement result. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may be able to specify by measuring based on the reception of each command (big hit start designation command, small hit start designation command, etc.).

In addition, when the second hold memory during the time saving includes the big hit hold, after performing the launch promotion production, perform the fanning production suggesting that it will be a big hit or a small hit (see Fig. 8-12 (5)), and hit the big hit. It is also possible to execute a continuous jackpot effect indicating that the result is in the period from the final variation to the variation corresponding to the reserved memory (see FIG. 8-12 (6)).

In addition, when the second suspension memory during the time saving includes the small hit reservation, after performing the launch promotion production, the fanning production is performed (see FIG. 8-12 (5)), and the small hit series indicating that it will be a small hit The effect may be executed during the period from the final change to the change corresponding to the reserved memory (see FIG. 8-12 (7)).

Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (5), a stimulating effect is performed to prompt the user to operate the push button 31B. The presentation mode of the presentation may be the same or may be different. For example, if a plurality of jackpot/minor win types with different degrees of advantage are provided, when the operation is accepted, a matching pattern indicating that it is a jackpot/minor win of a type with a high degree of advantage (for example, 7 symbols) are stop-displayed, and if no operation is accepted, matching symbols (for example, even-numbered symbols) indicating a jackpot/minor win of a low-advantage type may be stop-displayed. . If the operation is not accepted in spite of the control to the high-advantage jackpot/minor win, stop the matching pattern (for example, even-numbered pattern) indicating the low-advantage type jackpot/minor hit. After the display, an effect (a so-called promotion effect) may be performed to inform again that it is a big win/minor win of a type with a high degree of advantage. In addition, even when all the second suspension memories during time saving are loss suspension, the fanning performance may be executed, for example, the losing pattern may be stopped and displayed after the fanning performance is executed.

Also, in the above example, the presence or absence of the execution of the continuous effect and the content of the effect in the case of execution are determined at the start of the final change. It is assumed that the second reserved storage is stored during the time saving. When the additional variation corresponding to the second reserved memory during the new time saving is performed after executing the losing continuous performance, if the additional variation is the big hit variation or the small hit variation, the revival performance is performed with the additional variation. good too. For example, by notifying that the time-saving state ends in a continuous performance, erasing the decorative pattern and displaying only the small pattern in a variable manner, it appears as if no variation is being performed at a glance. It is also possible to perform a resurrection effect to notify that a big hit or a small hit will suddenly occur. For example, the display shown in FIGS. 8-12 (5) to (7) may be performed with additional variation after performing the losing continuous effect shown in FIGS. 8-12 (3) and (4), or variable display It is also possible to display only the results (displays shown in FIGS. 8-12 (6) and (7)).

As described above, according to the characteristic portion 069IW, the gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and variable display executing means capable of executing a variable display (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 , Steps S111 to S113), an advantageous state for the player (in this example, a big hit game state) and a predetermined state different from the advantageous state (in this example, a small win game state). Possible state control means (in this example, the part that executes steps S114 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable display execution means is a first condition related to the number of times variable display is executed (in this example , In the time saving state, the second special symbol is changed six times.The value of the first counter becomes 1) is established. 2nd special symbol variation whose variation pattern is Pt15) can be executed, and the second condition regarding the number of times of control in a predetermined state (in this example, control once in a small winning game state in a time saving state. 2nd A specific variable display (in this example, the variation of the second special symbol whose variation pattern is Pt16 immediately after shifting from the time saving state to the normal state) is executed based on the fact that the counter value becomes 0) is established. It is possible to update the first numerical information (in this example, the first counter) regarding the number of executions of the variable display and the second numerical information (in this example, the second counter) regarding the number of times the predetermined state is controlled. Means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the first counter is updated by executing step 069IWS133C, and the second counter is updated by executing step 069IWS139B). , With the execution of one variable display, it is possible to update the first numerical information and update the second numerical information (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 069IWS133C and S139B in one variation possible). Accordingly, the variable display pattern changes based on the establishment of the second condition that is different from the number of times the variable display is executed, so that it is possible to perform suitable control.

Conventionally, in a game machine provided with a big win via a small win, the game state controlled after the end of the big win game state (for example, whether to control to a high base state) may differ depending on the type of the small win. In some cases, when a small winning game state ends without generating a V prize, the game proceeds as it is without changing the game state from before shifting to the small winning game state. In such a game machine, the player recognizes the type of the small win by the stop pattern of the special pattern, and if the type of small win is not controlled to the high base state, V prize is not awarded and the type of small win is controlled to the high base state. In that case, it would have been possible to win the V prize, and as a result, the player would have been given more value (payout more prize balls) than the producer had assumed. Therefore, this inconvenience is prevented by terminating the time saving state on the condition that the game is controlled to the small winning game state.

In addition, in a game machine configured to select a specific variation pattern at a specific timing during the time saving state and end the time saving state based on the number of times the small winning game state is controlled, before reaching the specific timing When controlling to a small winning game state and V winning does not occur in the small winning game state, for example, a specific variation pattern is selected at a specific timing after ending the time saving state and shifting to a normal state. It is assumed that it is not possible to deal with irregular situations such as Therefore, it is possible to perform suitable control by configuring as in the characteristic portion 069IW.

In this characteristic portion 069IW, both the first counter as the first numerical information and the second counter as the second numerical information are decremented (subtracted by one) to zero when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It was decided to end the time saving state based on that, but it is not limited to this, it is incremented (increase by 1) when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the time saving state is ended based on reaching a predetermined value It is also possible to

In addition, in this characteristic part 069IW, as a process during one fluctuation, after updating the first counter as the first numerical information, the second counter as the second numerical information is updated. is not limited to this, and the first counter may be updated after updating the second counter.

Further, according to the present characteristic portion 069IW, the update means updates the first numerical information and the second numerical information at different frequencies (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 is the second in the time saving state. While updating the first counter every time the special symbols are varied, the second counter is updated based on the fact that it is determined to control to the small winning game state (small winning probability: 1/7.35)) I decided to As a result, the length of the period until the pattern of the variable display changes can be made random, and the interest can be improved.

Further, the first numerical information and the second numerical information are updated at different frequencies, the subtraction value of the first numerical information and the second numerical information are the same value of 1, and the first numerical information and the second numerical value are updated. Since the final value of the information is supposed to be the same value of 0, the initial values of the first numerical information and the second numerical information are different values (initial value of the first counter: 7, initial value of the second counter: 1). )It has become.

Further, according to the characteristic part 069IW, when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied at the same time, the variable display execution means preferentially performs the variable display corresponding to one of the conditions (this example Then, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 069IWS139E when it is Y in step 069IWS139C, in the time saving state, the first condition to change the second special symbol six times and the small winning game state If the second condition, which is controlled once, is satisfied with the same fluctuation, that is, if the sixth fluctuation in the time saving state is a small hit fluctuation, the fluctuation corresponding to the establishment of the second condition (the fluctuation pattern is Pt16 Variation of the second special symbol) can be executed with priority). Thereby, it is possible to preferably perform the control.

In this characteristic portion 069IW, when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied at the same time, the predetermined variable display based on the establishment of the second condition is preferentially performed. A specific variable display based on the establishment of the first condition may be preferentially performed. For example, in the time saving state, when the first condition for changing the second special symbol six times and the second condition for controlling once to the small winning game state are satisfied with the same change, the time saving state is terminated. Instead, the variation pattern may be the variation of the second special symbol Pt15.

Further, according to the present characteristic portion 069IW, the state control means can be controlled to a special state different from the normal state (in this example, time-saving state), and the update means is the first numerical information and the first only in the special state. It is possible to update two numerical information (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 can update the first counter and the second counter only in the time saving state by executing steps 069IWS133A and S139A). did. Thereby, it is possible to preferably perform the control.

Specifically, in the special state, by updating each numerical value information, the pattern of the variable display can be changed and the interest can be improved, and in the normal state, the numerical information is not updated. It is possible to prevent an increase in the processing load.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 069IW, the updating means can update the first numerical information from the first predetermined value (7 in this example) to the first specific value (0 in this example), and the second The second numerical information can be updated from a predetermined value (1 in this example) to a second specific value (0 in this example), and when the first numerical information is updated to the first specific value, the second numerical information is updated to the second specific value (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 069IWS142B in the case of Y in step 069IWS142A), and when the second numerical information is updated to the second specific value, 1 numerical information is updated to the first specific value (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 069IWS139D in the case of Y in step 069IWS139C). As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem such as a sudden change in the pattern of the variable display that is not intended.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 069IW, the updating means can update the first numerical information from the first predetermined value (7 in this example) to the first specific value (0 in this example), and the second The second numerical information can be updated from a predetermined value (1 in this example) to a second specific value (0 in this example), and the state control means is a special state different from the normal state (in this example, time saving state), when the first numerical information is updated to the first specific value, or when the second numerical information is updated to the second specific value, control to normal state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 069IWS139E in the case of Y in step 069IWS139C, and executes step 069IWS142C in the case of Y in step 069IWS142A). , third counter) can be updated (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 069IWS139G, S142E, and S133E). As a result, the processing can be preferably performed even in the normal state.

It should be noted that, in the characteristic portion 069IW, by selecting a variation pattern based on the value of the third counter in the special mode of the normal state, reach is more likely to occur than in the non-special mode, but the third counter The control based on the value of is not limited to this. For example, by selecting a variation pattern based on the value of the third counter in a special mode in the normal state, the reliability of the reach that occurs in the special mode is higher than the reliability of the reach that occurs in the non-special mode. good too. Specifically, in the special mode, the reliability of the reach may be relatively increased by lowering the selection ratio of the reach loss as compared to the case of the non-special mode.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 069IW, the variable display means provides variable display of the first identification information (variation of the first special symbol in this example) and variable display of the second identification information (variation of the first special symbol in this example). variation), the state control means can be controlled to a special state (in this example, time saving state) different from the normal state, and the update means can change the first identification information in the special state The first numerical information is not updated based on the display (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs steps 069IWS 133B and 133C, so that in the time saving state, the first only based on the variation of the second special symbol update the counter), do not update the second numerical information based on the variable display of the first identification information (in this example, based on the variation of the first special symbol is not controlled to the small winning game state, game control The microcomputer 100 for the game updates the second counter only based on the variation of the second special symbol in the time saving state. This allows suitable control.

In addition, in the characteristic part 069IW, although it was configured not to be controlled to the small winning game state based on the variation of the first special symbol, it is configured to be controlled to the small winning game state based on the variation of the first special symbol. may be Also in that case, the first counter may not be updated based on the variation of the first special symbol, and the second counter may not be updated even if it is controlled to the small winning game state based on the variation of the first special symbol. .

Further, the time saving state may be ended based on a counter for measuring the total number of fluctuations of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol. For example, a counter A for measuring the number of times of variation of the second special symbol and a counter B for measuring the total number of times of variation of the number of times of variation of the first special symbol and the number of times of variation of the second special symbol are provided. An arbitrary number X is set as the initial value of the counter B, and Y = X + 4 is set as the initial value of the counter B. 1 is subtracted from the values of the counter A and the counter B every time the change is performed, and the time saving state is terminated based on the value of either the counter A or the counter B becoming 0. Here, the initial value of counter B, Y, is set to a value 4 greater than the initial value of counter A, X, because the upper limit of the four first reserve memories stored in the normal state is controlled to the time saving state. This is because it takes into consideration that it will be digested after it is done.

In addition, as a pattern in which the first special symbol is changed in the time saving state, the first pattern in which the first reserved memory stored in the normal state is digested, and the first start prize in spite of the time saving state A start winning to the mouth occurs, and a second pattern in which the first special symbol changes for the starting win is assumed, but when the special symbol of the first special symbol changes five times or more. Since the second pattern has occurred at least once, an effect may be performed to prompt the player to launch the game ball into the second start winning hole.

Further, in addition to the counter A and the counter B described above, a counter C for measuring the number of times the small winning game state is controlled is provided, and a predetermined number (for example, 1) is set as the initial value of the counter C, and the small winning game state is set. The value of the counter C may be decremented by 1 each time it is controlled, and the time saving state may be terminated when the value of any one of the counters A, B and C becomes 0.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 069IW, the time saving state is terminated when the number of times of control of the small winning game state is one, but if the time saving state is terminated based on the number of times of control of the small winning game state Well, when the number of times of control of the small hit game state is two or more predetermined times, the time saving state may be ended.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 069IW, when the value of the second counter is set and controlled to the small winning game state, the value of the second counter is subtracted by 1, and when the value of the second counter becomes 0, the time saving state is set. Although it was decided to end, if it is configured to end the time saving state when it is controlled once to the small winning game state as described above, it is possible to perform control to end the time saving state without using the second counter good. For example, the processing of steps 069IWS164, S139B, and S139C may not be performed (if Y in step 069IWS139A, the processing after S139D may be performed).

In addition, in the characteristic part 069IW, although it was set as the structure which does not control to the small hit game state based on the fluctuation|variation of a 1st special design, it is not restricted to this. For example, it may be a configuration that can be controlled to a small winning game state based on both the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol.

When the configuration is such that the small winning game state can be controlled based on both the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol, V judgment is made depending on whether the small winning game state is based on the variation of any special symbol. By varying the percentage of game balls entering the winning device 069IW01 entering the V winning area 069IW02, the percentage of game balls entering the V judgment winning device 069IW01 entering the V winning area 069IW02 is, for example, 10% or more. It may be adjusted. For example, in the small winning game state based on the variation of the first special symbol, 10% of the game balls entering the V judgment winning device 069IW01 enter the V winning area 069IW02, and the small winning game based on the variation of the second special symbol. In the state, 90% of the game balls entering the V judgment winning device 069IW01 may enter the V winning area 069IW02. In addition, in the small winning game state based on the variation of the first special symbol, the game ball entering the V judgment winning device 069IW01 does not enter the V winning area 069IW02 at all, and the small winning game state based on the variation of the second special symbol. In , 100% of the game balls entering the V judgment winning device 069IW01 may enter the V winning area 069IW02.

Also, the layout of the members provided on the game board is not limited to the one described above. Specifically, a description will be given using the following modified examples. Note that descriptions of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted.

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 8-13 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1 in the modified example, showing the arrangement layout of the main members.

In the pachinko game machine 1 in the modified example, a row of nails 069IW19 is provided on the right side of the first start winning hole, and the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area is provided with the first start winning hole. It is configured not to enter the area. In this way, by providing the row of nails 069IW19 that prevents the entry of the game ball that has flowed down from the right side of the game area, it is possible to shoot the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left-handed hitting). operation), the game ball can win in the first start winning hole.

In this example, a case is shown in which the game ball can win in the first start winning hole only when left-handed operation is performed due to the provision of the nail row 069IW19, but such a mode is shown. not limited to For example, the game ball may be configured to be able to win the first start winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed by providing the first starting winning opening on the left side of the game area, or the first starting winning opening The opening may be provided on the left side of the game area and the row of nails 069IW19 may be provided so that the game ball can enter the first starting winning opening only when left-handed operation is performed.

A passage gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 069IW7 forming a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 069IW7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game balls flow down is moved forward and backward to move the bottom surface. A large winning opening positioned below the member is changed into an open state (also called an open state) in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state (also called a closed state) in which a game ball cannot win a prize. The special variable winning ball device 069IW7 moves the bottom member forward in a jackpot game state that occurs when a specific display result (jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special pattern display device 4A or the second special pattern display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it is forwardly moved toward, and the opening control is executed to open the big winning opening serving as the winning area.

In this characterizing portion 069IW, when controlled to a jackpot game, the game ball enters the V area (a specific area inside the special variable winning ball device 069IW7, not shown) during the jackpot game, and enters the V area. On the condition that the entry of the game ball is detected, it is controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game is finished. The V area is provided with an opening/closing part so that game balls can enter only in the event of a variable probability big hit.

Below the special variable winning ball device 069IW7, a special variable winning ball device 069IW17 forming a special winning hole for a small hit and a variable winning ball device 069IW6B having a second starting winning hole are provided. As shown in -13, a special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is arranged on the left side, and a variable winning ball device 069IW6B is arranged adjacent to it on the right side. These special variable winning ball device 069IW17 and variable winning ball device 069IW6B extend in the left and right direction in a slightly inclined state, and the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom of the flow path through which the game ball flows down is extended in the front and back direction. By moving back and forth, the special winning port located below the bottom member and the second start winning port can be opened (also called an open state) in which game balls can win and a closed state (also called closed state) in which game balls cannot win. change to The special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is a bottom member in a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it is forwardly moved, and the opening control is executed to open the special prize winning opening serving as the prize winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 069IW6B moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is forwardly moved when the symbol is drawn out and displayed by hitting the normal symbol display device 20, The opening control is executed to open the second start winning opening which is the winning area.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 069IW7, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17, and the variable winning ball device 069IW6B are formed to have the same structure. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 is formed in a manner in which the bottom member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, so that the game falling on the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 When the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 is closed, the ball moves from the upper left to the lower right on the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 and falls onto the variable winning ball device 069IW6B below.

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 069IW6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 and the variable winning ball device 069IW6B are formed so that the bottom member is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, so the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 Or the game ball on the variable winning ball device 069IW6B, if the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 or the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is closed, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 or the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is directed from the upper right to the lower left move and go Further, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 and the variable winning ball device 069IW6B are arranged side by side, so that the variable winning ball device 069IW7 does not win a prize. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is moved backward and the second start winning opening is open, the game ball falling on 069IW6B enters the second starting winning opening and special variable The game ball does not flow toward the winning ball device 069IW17. On the other hand, if the second starting winning hole is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B and is led to the special variable winning ball device 069IW17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is moved backward to open the special winning hole, the game ball enters the special winning hole. Furthermore, if the special winning opening is not in an open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 and falls toward the out opening as it is.

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 069IW7, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17, and the variable winning ball device 069IW6B are formed with a plurality of regulation pieces that reduce the flow speed of the game balls flowing down the bottom member. there is In this example, the special variable winning ball device 069IW7, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17, and the variable winning ball device 069IW6B are provided with regulation pieces, so that the game flows down from the upper left to the lower right direction or from the upper right to the lower left direction. The flowing direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the motion of the forward/backward direction component, and the time required for the flowing down is delayed as compared with the case without the control piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is arranged on the right side. The bottom member of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B 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 a closed state, the variable winning ball device 069IW6B special variable winning. Since it is configured so that game balls flow toward the ball device 069IW17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that it is established.

A switch capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning opening is provided in the big winning opening. When game balls are detected by the switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 is controlled to open and the big winning opening is opened, it becomes an advantageous state for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 is controlled to be closed and the big winning hole is closed, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the big winning hole to get a prize ball. be at a disadvantage.

A switch capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When game balls are detected by the switch, a predetermined number (for example 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game balls pass through (enter) the special winning hole opened in the special variable winning ball device 069IW17, the number of winning balls is smaller than when the game balls enter the big winning hole. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter) other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 1 and the second starting winning opening. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is controlled to open and the special winning opening is opened, the state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning hole is closed, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the special winning hole to obtain a prize ball. be at a disadvantage.

In this pachinko machine 1, the pass gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 (large winning hole), the variable winning ball device 069IW6B (second starting winning hole), and the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 (special winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, so when the player is in a big win game or in a KT state (so-called small win time), the player aims at the right side of the game area and performs a shooting operation (so-called right hitting operation). )I do.

(Overview of Game Progress)
In this pachinko game machine 1, when the game state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to aim at the left side of the game area and perform a shooting operation (so-called left-handed operation). When a game ball enters a first starting winning hole formed in a winning ball device 6A by a player's turning operation of a hitting ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 to perform a left-handed operation, a first special symbol is displayed. A first special game is started by the device 4A.

In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol differs depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, the result is a "big hit". . Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the jackpot symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing". It should be noted that even in the first special game, the small winning symbols may be stop-displayed at an extremely low rate, and may be a "small winning".

After the display result in the first special game becomes ``big win'', on condition that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 069IW7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, we have prepared multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning mouth, and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, probability variable state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) , The jackpot type is set according to these. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

After the jackpot game state is finished, the game may be controlled to a variable probability state, a KT state, or a high base state depending on the jackpot type.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), variable probability control is executed in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

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

In the high-base state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time (period of fluctuating special figures) than in the normal state (time saving state). Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed by improving the probability of becoming more than the normal state. The high base state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, so it is an advantageous state for the player.

The variable probability state, the KT state, and the high base state continue until one of the end conditions, such as execution of the special game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next jackpot game state, is met first. do. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as the number of times cut (number of times cut probability variation etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a probability variable state, a KT state, a high base state, etc., and the display result in the special game is "big hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability of becoming, is controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, when the predetermined return processing is not executed after the power is turned on) It is in a state where

When the jackpot game ends and the game state is controlled to the variable probability state, KT state, or high base state, it is advantageous for the player to aim at the right side of the game area and perform a shooting operation (right hitting operation). A right-handed operation is performed by a player's rotation operation on a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1, and when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, a normal pattern display device 20 starts a normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "per normal", the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is opened for a predetermined period of time open control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 069IW6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In the second special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol varies depending on the type of big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit", If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the big winning symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the second special game becomes ``big hit'', on condition that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the second special game becomes "small hit", the game is controlled to the small win game state.

In the small hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

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

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

In this characteristic part 069IW, it is possible to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel. Specifically, during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, the condition for starting the variation of the second special symbol (not controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state, not during the variation of the second special symbol, the second special symbol 2 that the reserved memory is stored) is established, the variable display of the second special symbol is started without waiting for the end of the variable display of the first special symbol. Similarly, during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, the condition for starting the variation of the first special symbol (not controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state, not during the variation of the first special symbol, the first When the condition that the reserved memory is stored is established, the variable display of the first special symbol is started without waiting for the end of the variable display of the second special symbol.

In addition, on the side of the effect control CPU 120, among the first special symbols and the second special symbols, the decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols corresponding to the game state are variably displayed. For example, in the normal state, the decoration design corresponding to the first special design is variably displayed, and in the KT state, the decoration design corresponding to the second special design is variably displayed.

In this characteristic part 069IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, or when it becomes a small hit, the normal big hit (in this example, 6R normal When the variable display of the first special symbol to be a big hit is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are simultaneously a big hit or a small win. I'm trying to keep things from happening. In this case, when the variable display of the first special pattern is forcibly lost, the effect control CPU 120 controls to forcibly stop and display the lost pattern as a result of the variable display of the decorative pattern.

In this characteristic part 069IW, when the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, or when it becomes a small hit, the normal big hit (in this example, 2R normal When the variable display of the second special symbol that becomes a big hit is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are simultaneously a big hit or a small win. I'm trying to keep things from happening. In this case, when the variable display of the second special pattern is forcibly lost, the effect control CPU 120 controls to forcibly stop and display the lost pattern as a result of the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The game state in this characterizing portion 069IW includes a normal state (low probability/non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small win time) in which a small win is more likely to occur than in the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. The case of being controlled, the case of being controlled to a low probability and the first KT state (low probability/first KT state), and the case of being controlled to a high probability and the first KT state (high probability/first KT state). , is controlled to a high probability and second KT state (high probability/second KT state).

In the first KT state among the KT states, a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 is likely to be in an open state, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B on the upstream side is extremely long, and even if a small hit occurs. There are very few cases where a game ball wins in the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 on the downstream side (for example, about 1 ball per 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, the game is controlled to a state in which small hits are likely to occur, and is controlled to a high base state so that the open time of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is lengthened. In the second KT state among the KT states, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B on the upstream side is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball easily enters the special variable winning ball device 069IW17 on the downstream side. Specifically, in the second KT state, the control is performed so that small hits are likely to occur, and the base state is controlled so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 069IW6B is shortened.

In addition, the KT state is a game state in which a small win is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state). Specifically, in this characteristic portion 069IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 069IW6B will be in the open state due to a normal game hit is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. And, while the ratio of determining a small hit is low when the first special symbol fluctuates, the ratio of determining a small hit when the second special symbol fluctuates is high (however, it will be described later). Therefore, the KT state is a game state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated mainly by causing the variation of the second special symbol, and the game state is advantageous to the player.

In addition, the configuration for making the KT state into a game state in which a small win is more likely to occur than in the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 069IW6B will be in the open state as a normal game is the same as in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special pattern changes By configuring the variation time of the selected variation pattern to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of times of variation in the KT state to a certain period of time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state, and the KT state is changed to the normal state. It may be a game state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

It should be noted that this characteristic portion 069IW is configured to determine a variation pattern with a variation time of 10 seconds when the variation display of the first special symbol results in a big hit during the KT state. This is a case in which a big hit occurs immediately after the transition to the second KT state due to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. Since the variation of the second special symbol executed during the big hit variation of the first special symbol is a forced loss, the forced failure occurs frequently and the player wins a small win despite being in the second KT state. You will not receive any benefit from Therefore, in this characterizing part 069IW, by setting the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol to a short fluctuation time, the transition to the big hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol is made before the forced loss occurs frequently. It is configured.

In addition, unlike this characteristic portion 069IW, even when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the big hit variation of the first special symbol, the configuration that does not force the variation of the second special symbol (for example, the first When the second special symbol is fluctuating when the special symbol is stopped, the second special symbol is forcibly removed), the variation time of the first special symbol big hit during the KT state. may be a long variable time (eg, 1 minute). This is a case in which a big hit occurs immediately after the transition to the second KT state due to the variation display of the first special symbol. You will not be able to receive any profits from small wins. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the first special symbol jackpot in the KT state is set to a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, there is enough time to generate at least multiple small hits. (eg, 1 minute).

Here, the transition of the game state in this characterizing portion 069IW will be described. FIG. 8-14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state transitions in this characteristic portion 069IW. First, in the characteristic portion 069IW, in the low-probability/low-base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player shoots the game ball (left-handed shot) aiming at the left side of the game area. Therefore, in the normal state, the starting winning to the first starting winning opening mainly occurs, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big win occurs in a low probability/low base state, a 10R probability variable big win, a 6R probability variable big win or a 6R normal big win mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, when a 10R probability variable big hit occurs in a low probability/low base state, if a game ball enters the V area during a big win game, a high probability/low It shifts to the base state (high probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. Also, if a 6R variable probability big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, if the game ball enters the V area during the big hit game, the high probability/high base state (high probability/second 1KT state), and the high probability/high base state is maintained until a predetermined condition described later is satisfied. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs in the low probability/low base state, after the jackpot game ends, the transition is made to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and whether the next jackpot will occur. The low-probability/high-base state is maintained until 50 fluctuation displays are completed.

After transitioning to the KT state (high-probability/high-base state, low-probability/high-base state, high-probability/low-base state), in this characteristic portion 069IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. to perform the shooting operation (right hitting) of the game ball. Therefore, in the KT state, the start winning to the second start winning opening is mainly generated, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big win occurs in the KT state, a 10R probability variable big win, a 6R probability variable big win, a 2R probability variable big win, or a 2R normal big win occurs mainly.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, in a high probability / high base state (high probability / 1st KT state), a predetermined condition (10R probability variable big hit or 2R probability variable big hit occurs, game ball enters V area during big win game to display the second special symbol 50 times, or to control the small winning game state 40 times), the transition to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is established. and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), if a game ball enters the V area during a jackpot game, a high probability/ It shifts to a high base state (high probability/1st KT state), and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big win occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, in this characteristic portion 069IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 6R probability variable jackpot is 50% in total (see FIG. 10-5), so once high probability / high When the base state is reached, the high probability/high base state loops at a rate of 50%. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state), the state shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the next big win occurs or until the 50 fluctuation displays are completed.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, when a 10R probability variable big hit or a 2R probability variable big hit occurs in the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), the game ball enters the V area during the big win game. In this case, the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is entered after the end of the big win game, and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 6R probability variable big hit occurs in a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), if a game ball enters the V area during a big win game, a high probability/ It shifts to a high base state (high probability/first KT state), and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the above-mentioned predetermined conditions are satisfied. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), the state shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the next big win occurs or until the 50 fluctuation displays are completed. In addition, in this characteristic portion 069IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 2R normal jackpot is 35% (see FIGS. 10-5 (D) and (E)). Once in the low-probability/high-base state, the low-probability/high-base state loops at a rate of 35%. In addition, after the 6R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot occurs and the low probability/high base state is reached, if the next jackpot does not occur and 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, see Fig. 8-14 As shown, it transitions to a low-probability/low-base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

As shown in FIG. 8-14, when a 10R probability variable big hit or a 2R probability variable big hit occurs in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the game ball enters the V area during the big win game. In this case, the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is entered after the end of the big win game, and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, in this characteristic portion 069IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 10R probability variable big hit or the 2R probability variable big hit is 15 when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. % (see FIGS. 10-5(D) and (E)), once the high-probability/low-base state is reached, the high-probability/low-base state loops at a rate of 15%. Also, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs in a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), if a game ball enters the V area during a jackpot game, a high probability/ It shifts to a high base state (high probability/first KT state), and the high probability/high base state is maintained until the above-mentioned predetermined conditions are met. However, if the game ball does not enter the V area during the jackpot game, it may not be controlled to the high probability state. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), after the jackpot game ends, the state is shifted to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state). , the low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the next big win occurs or until the 50 fluctuation displays are completed.

In addition, in FIG. 8-14, the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) has been described, but the second special symbol changes at a low rate It is also possible that a display is performed. In this case, when a 10R variable probability big hit or a 2R probability variable big win occurs, if a game ball enters the V area during a big win game, the state is shifted to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). Become. Further, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V area during a jackpot game, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 2R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low-probability/high base state (low-probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low-probability/high probability The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 8-14, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. may be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability variable jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during a jackpot game, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V area during a jackpot game, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 8-14, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. may be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability variable jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during a jackpot game, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V area during a jackpot game, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 8-14, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. may be executed. In this case, when a 10R probability variable jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V region during a jackpot game, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). Further, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, if a game ball enters the V area during a jackpot game, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

Here, the control of the CPU 103 in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) will be described. In the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), the CPU 103 has a variation counter for measuring the number of variations of the second special symbol and a small hit for measuring the number of times the small winning game state is controlled. By using the number counter, it is determined whether or not the conditions for shifting to the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) are established.

Specifically, when the CPU 103 is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state) (at the end of the 6R probability variable jackpot), the CPU 103 sets 50 as the value of the variation counter, and a small hit Set 40 as the value of the number counter. Then, every time the variation of the second special symbol is completed, the value of the variation counter is decremented by 1 regardless of the variable display result, and if it is a small hit variation, the number of the small hit counter is changed. Subtract 1 from the value. That is, when it is a small hit variation, both the value of the variation number counter and the value of the small hit number counter are updated.

Then, when the value of the fluctuation number counter becomes 0, or when the value of the small hit number counter becomes 0, the CPU 103 changes from the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) to the high probability/low Transition control is performed to the base state (high probability/second KT state). In the high probability / low base state (high probability / 2nd KT state), a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a special fluctuation pattern that can be selected only in the high probability / low base state (high probability / 2nd KT state)) fluctuation It is viable. In this way, it is possible to execute a variation of a specific variation pattern based on the value of the small hit number counter as the second condition becoming 0.

In addition, the CPU 103, in the variation of the second special symbol (final variation in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state)) started when the value of the variation counter is 1, a predetermined variation pattern ( For example, a special variation pattern selectable only in the final variation of high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) is selected and variation is performed. In this way, it is possible to execute the fluctuation of the predetermined fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation number counter as the first condition becoming 1. For example, it is also possible to select a predetermined variation pattern for performing an effect informing that the first KT state is terminated and control is to be made to the second KT state. The predetermined fluctuation pattern is, for example, a fluctuation pattern that is not selected for fluctuations other than when the value of the fluctuation number counter is 1, and is a fluctuation pattern that has a longer fluctuation time than other fluctuation patterns. When a predetermined variation pattern is varied, for example, a variation effect indicating a transition from a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). may be performed.

Effect control in the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example will be described. Here, the effect control in the case of controlling to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) will be described in detail.

The effect control CPU 120 in the modified example performs a game state control notification effect to notify that effect when the game state is transition-controlled. Concretely, when receiving a command indicating to control to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) from the game control microcomputer 100 when the jackpot game state of the 6R probability variable jackpot ends, for example As an ending effect, a game state control notification effect is performed by displaying characters such as "high probability/high base state entered!" on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 8-15 (1)).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs a right-handed promotion effect (character display such as "right-handed") that prompts the player to hit right in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). Specifically, after performing the above-described game state control notification effect, for example, when the ending period ends, a right-handed notification effect is performed (see FIG. 8-15 (2)). Also in the big winning game state and the small winning game state, the same right-handed promotion performance is performed. It should be noted that while a specific effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is being performed, by not displaying the right-handed notification effect, the specific effect may be prevented from being hindered.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 may perform a remaining number of times notification effect for notifying the remaining number of times of the second special symbol variation in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). For example, a command indicating the value of the variation number counter is received from the game control microcomputer 100, and in response to the command, for example, if the value of the variation number counter is "30", the image display device 5 "remaining 30 times ] may be displayed to notify the remaining number of times (see FIG. 8-15 (2)). Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 side may also measure the remaining number of times of the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), and perform the remaining number of times notification effect using the measurement result. For example, when a command indicating control to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) is received, 50 is set to the production variation counter, and a command indicating the start of variation of the second special symbol is issued. It is also possible to measure the remaining number of high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) by subtracting 1 from the value of the effect variation counter each time it is received. It should be noted that while a specific effect (for example, ready-to-win effect) is being performed, the remaining number of times notification effect may not be displayed to prevent the specific effect from being hindered.

Moreover, the production control CPU 120 performs a variation production according to the received variation pattern command. For example, if the received variation pattern command is a specific variation pattern command (a variation pattern command that is transmitted when the value of the variation counter is 1), the image display device 5 will say "Soon, a small hit RUSH!" (See FIG. 8-15 (3)).

In addition, when the value of the fluctuation number counter becomes 0 and when the small hit number counter becomes 0, the high probability / high base state (high probability / 1st KT state) to the high probability / low base state (high probability / 2nd KT state), and a predetermined variation pattern is selected in the variation where the value of the variation counter is 1 (final variation of high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state)). However, even in the variation where the small hit number counter becomes 0 (final small hit fluctuation in high probability / high base state (high probability / 1st KT state)), high probability / high base state (high probability / 1st KT state) It may be possible to select a variation pattern that is not selected in small hit variations other than the final small hit variation in . In other words, different variation patterns may be selectable according to the value of the small hit number counter. For example, it may be possible to select a predetermined variation pattern selected by a variation with a variation counter value of 1 (high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) final variation).

In addition, the small hit probability based on the variation display of the first special symbol, regardless of whether it is a non-probability variable state (low probability state) or a probability change state (high probability state), the small hit probability is "6298/65536 ” is constant. In addition, the small hit probability based on the variation display of the second special symbol is regardless of whether it is a non-probability variable state (low probability state) or a probability change state (high probability state). ” is constant. Therefore, in the high probability / high base state (high probability / first KT state), while the variation number counter is updated each time the second special symbol variation is performed, the small hit number counter is the second special symbol is updated at a frequency of 62986/65536. As a result, the length of the period until the variation of the specific variation pattern is performed and the length of the period until the variation of the predetermined variation pattern is performed are made random, and the interest can be improved.

Also, if the value of the fluctuation number counter as the first condition becomes 1 and the value of the small hit number counter becomes 0 as the second condition are established during the same fluctuation, there is a high probability / Since it is controlled to the low base state (high probability/second KT state), the establishment of the second condition is prioritized, and the fluctuation of the specific fluctuation pattern is executed. Thereby, it is possible to preferably perform the control.

Further, it is possible to update the variation number counter and the small hit number counter only in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) different from the normal state. Thereby, it is possible to preferably perform the control.

Further, the variation counter can be updated in the range from 50 to 0, and the small win counter can be updated in the range from 40 to 0, and when the value of the variation counter is updated to 0 The value of the small hit number counter is also updated to 0, and when the value of the small hit number counter is updated to 0, the value of the fluctuation number counter is also updated to 0. As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem such as sudden occurrence of an unintended variation pattern change.

Also, if the value of the small hit counter is updated to 0 in the high probability / high base state (high probability / 1st KT state), or if the value of the fluctuation counter is updated to 0, the high probability / low base state ( High probability/second KT state) may be controlled and some numerical information may be updated. For example, in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the variation pattern may be selected based on the numerical information. As a result, it is possible to suitably perform processing even in the high-probability/low base state (high-probability/second KT state).

Further, the change number counter may not be updated based on the change of the first special symbol, and the small win number counter may not be updated even if the small win is controlled based on the change of the first special symbol. Thereby, it is possible to preferably perform the control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine 2... Game board 3... Frame for game machine 4A, 4B... Special symbol display device 5... Image display device 6A... Winning ball device 6B... Variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R... Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize winning port 11... Main board 12... Effect control board 13... Sound control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23...Count switch 30...Battering operation handle 31A...Stick controller 31B...Push button 32...Movable body 100...Game control microcomputer 101, 121...ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

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A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
variable display execution means capable of executing variable display;
a starting area in which a starting condition is satisfied based on the entry of the game medium;
a pending storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as pending information based on the establishment of the starting condition;
a state control means capable of controlling a big win state advantageous to a player and a small win state different from the big win state;
high-base state control means capable of controlling a high-base state in which variable display is executed more frequently than a low-base state;
update means capable of updating a variable display number counter relating to the number of times variable display is executed in the high base state and a small win number counter relating to the number of times the small win state is controlled in the high base state;
When variable display is performed a predetermined number of times in the high base state and the value of the variable display number counter reaches a predetermined value, and when the small win number counter is controlled once in the small win state in the high base state high base state termination means for terminating the high base state and controlling to the low base state when the value of reaches a specific value;
an effect execution means for executing an effect during the execution of the variable display;
and a value imparting means capable of imparting value,
The variable display executing means is capable of executing a predetermined variable display based on the establishment of a first condition that the remaining number of variable displays is one in the high base state, and the small win in the high base state. It is possible to execute a specific variable display after being controlled to the low base state based on the establishment of a second condition that the value of the small win number counter becomes a specific value by being controlled once to the state,
The production executing means is
It is possible to execute an promotion effect to encourage entry of the game medium into the starting area based on the number of remaining variable displays in the high base state becoming one,
executing an end notification effect for notifying that the high base state is to be terminated during execution of the predetermined variable display;
The variable display in the high base state is performed using a first symbol and a second symbol smaller than the first symbol, and only the second symbol can be displayed when the end notification effect is being performed. ,
In the specific variable display executed when the value of the small win number counter reaches the specific value and the control is performed from the high base state to the low base state, the magnitude of the value given during the high base state Execute the value notification production that notifies
The updating means updates the value of the variable display number counter to the predetermined value and changes the value of the small win number counter to the specific value in accordance with the occurrence of the variable display for controlling the small win state in the high base state. can be updated to
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