JP7154988B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine that performs a predetermined game and can be controlled between an advantageous state advantageous to the player and a special state different from the advantageous state.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game ball wins a prize in a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is something configured in Further, a variable display means is provided that can variably display (also referred to as "variation") the identification information, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display means is a specific display result, a predetermined game value is displayed. (so-called pachinko machines).

The winning value means paying out prize balls or awarding points or prizes according to the winning of game balls in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win the hit ball, or It is to generate a right to be in an advantageous state, or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In the pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started by the variable display means based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. If it is, a "jackpot (advantageous state)" occurs. It should be noted that the derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. 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, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round.

In addition, it is possible to control to a special state (small winning game state) different from an advantageous state (big winning game state) that is advantageous for the player, and control to a special state (small winning game state) that is more likely to occur than the normal state. There is a pachinko game machine that is configured to be capable of providing value in a special state (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-156952 A (paragraph 0044)

However, there is room for improvement in the effects executed during the advantageous state period and the special state period.

(A) A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game and is controllable between an advantageous state advantageous to the player and a special state different from the advantageous state,
state control means capable of controlling a non-special state and a special state in which the special state is controlled more frequently than the non-special state;
an effect state control means capable of controlling a specific effect state in the predetermined period of the advantageous state and in the special state;
a special suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a special suggestive effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the special state after the advantageous state ends in the advantageous state;
an end-suggestion effect execution means capable of executing, in the special state, an end-suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the special state will end;
variable means capable of changing between a first state and a second state more disadvantageous than the first state;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when the variable means is controlled to the first state;
The special states include a first special state and a second special state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state,
In the second special state, it is possible to execute the specific effect of displaying the game value obtained based on the entry of the game medium into the variable means,
The special suggestive effect and the end suggestive effect can be executed in the same manner ,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs a predetermined game, and has an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state (for example, a small win game state) different from the advantageous state. which is controllable into a non-special state (e.g., non-KT state) and a special state (e.g., KT state) in which the special state is controlled more frequently than the non-special state. Control means (for example, the part that executes steps 090IWS2208 and S2213 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a predetermined period of advantage (for example, 9 rounds and 10 rounds in 10R probability variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot, 10R probability variable jackpot B 1 round and 2 rounds in) and a special effect state (for example, execution state of KT rush effect) controllable effect state control means (for example, step 090IWS930, S8105 in effect control CPU 120 By performing A KT rush performance is performed while the second KT state is fluctuating, steps 090IWS9724 and S1962 are performed to perform a KT rush performance during a small hit game state, and steps 090IWS9712 and S1912 are performed to perform a 10R high probability variable big hit A and a 10R high probability variable big hit B. , and the part where the KT rush effect is performed during the 10R normal jackpot), and in an advantageous state, a special suggestive effect that suggests whether or not to be controlled to a special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a rush suggestive effect (successful rush) Special suggestion effect execution means (for example, step 090IWS9712, S1912 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the 10R probability variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot during the rush suggestion effect (successful rush In a special state, it is possible to execute an end suggestive effect (for example, a continuation suggestive effect (continuous success effect, continuation failure effect)) that suggests whether the special state will end or not. End suggestion effect execution means (for example, step 090 IWS 930, S8105 in the effect control CPU 120 to perform continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect) line part), special suggestion effect and end suggestion effect and are performed in the same or similar manner (see FIGS. 9-36 and 9-37). According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the feeling of disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs a predetermined game, and has an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state (for example, a small win game state) different from the advantageous state. which is controllable into a non-special state (e.g., non-KT state) and a special state (e.g., KT state) in which the special state is controlled more frequently than the non-special state. Control means (for example, the part that executes steps 090IWS2208 and S2213 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a predetermined period of advantage (for example, 9 rounds and 10 rounds in 10R probability variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot, 10R probability variable jackpot B 1 round and 2 rounds in) and a special effect state (for example, execution state of KT rush effect) controllable effect state control means (for example, step 090IWS930, S8105 in effect control CPU 120 By performing A KT rush performance is performed while the second KT state is fluctuating, steps 090IWS9724 and S1962 are performed to perform a KT rush performance during a small hit game state, and steps 090IWS9712 and S1912 are performed to perform a 10R high probability variable big hit A and a 10R high probability variable big hit B. , and the part where the KT rush effect is performed during the 10R normal jackpot), and in an advantageous state, a special suggestive effect that suggests whether or not to be controlled to a special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, a rush suggestive effect (successful rush) Special suggestion effect execution means (for example, step 090IWS9712, S1912 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the 10R probability variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot during the rush suggestion effect (successful rush In a special state, it is possible to execute an end suggestive effect (for example, a continuation suggestive effect (continuous success effect, continuation failure effect)) that suggests whether the special state will end or not. End suggestion effect execution means (for example, step 090 IWS 930, S8105 in the effect control CPU 120 to perform continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect) line part), special suggestion effect and end suggestion effect and are performed in the same or similar manner (see FIGS. 9-36 and 9-37). According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the feeling of disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the variable winning means (which can change between a first state (e.g., open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (e.g., closed state) more disadvantageous than the first state ( For example, a special variable winning ball device 17) and variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means to the first state in an advantageous state and a special state (for example, a big win game state and a small win game state in the game control microcomputer 100) A part for controlling the opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 common to . According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the feeling of disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state.

(Means 3) In means 2, when the variable winning means is controlled to the first state, a specific effect execution means (for example, step By performing 090IWS9724, S1962, the opening notification LED090IW01 is lit during the small winning game state, and by performing steps 090IWS9712, S1912, the opening notification LED090IW01 is lit during the 10R probability variable big hit A, 10R probability variable big hit B, and 10R normal big hit. part), and the specific effect execution means can execute a specific effect when it is controlled to a special state and when it is controlled to a specific effect state in an advantageous state (for example, for effect control The CPU 120 is in the second KT state and during the jackpot gaming state in which the KT rush effect is being executed (9 rounds and 10 rounds in the 10R high probability variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot, 1 round and 2 rounds in the 10R high probability variable jackpot B). Lighting of the opening notification LED 090IW01 may be performed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, so that the interest can be improved.

(Means 4) In means 3, the specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect when it is not controlled to a specific effect state in an advantageous state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may It is also possible that the opening notification LED 090IW01 is not turned on when it smells. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, so that the interest can be improved.

(Means 5) Any one of means 1 to 4 includes a movable body (for example, movable body 32), and the special suggestion effect execution means uses the movable body to perform a special suggestion effect (Fig. 9-37 ( (See B)), and the end-suggestion effect executing means may perform an end-suggestion effect using a movable body (see FIG. 9-37(A)). According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the feeling of disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the advantageous state.

(Means 6) In any of means 1 to 5, in the first period in the advantageous state (for example, 10R variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot 1st round to 8th round), advantageous state exclusive production (for example, jackpot blessing effect) can be executed (for example, step 090IWS9712, S1912 in the effect control CPU 120 to perform a big hit blessing effect), and the effect state control means is after the first period In the second period (for example, the 9th and 10th rounds of the 10R variable probability jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot), it may be possible to control to a specific performance state (see FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

(Means 7) In means 6, when the production state control means controls to an advantageous state in a non-special state (for example, when controlling to a 10R probability variable jackpot A or a 10R normal jackpot in a non-KT state), in the advantageous state, Specific production in the second period (eg, 9th and 10th rounds in 10R variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot) after the first period (eg, 1st to 8th rounds in 10R variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot) If it is possible to control the state and control to an advantageous state in a special state (for example, when controlling to 10R probability variable jackpot B in KT state), in the advantageous state, the first period (for example, 3 rounds in 10R probability variable jackpot B ~ 10 rounds) can be controlled to a specific production state in the third period (for example, 1st round and 2nd round in 10R probability variable jackpot B) (for example, production control CPU 120 performs steps 090IWS9712, S1912 As a result, in the 10R variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot, the jackpot celebration is performed in the 1st to 8th rounds, and the KT rush is performed in the 9th and 10th rounds, while the 10R variable jackpot B is performed in the 1st and 2nd rounds. A KT rush effect may be performed, and a big hit celebration effect may be performed in the 3rd to 10th rounds). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game by making seamless boundaries between states when transitioning from the advantageous state to the special state and when transitioning from the special state to the advantageous state.

(Means 8) In any one of means 1 to 7, after a special suggestive effect (for example, a successful entry effect) that suggests that the special state will be controlled after the end of the advantageous state is executed, and the special state A common effect (for example, an effect of displaying the characters "KT rush continued!" Executable common effect executing means (for example, steps 090IWS930, S8105, S9724, S1962 in the effect control CPU 120, during the fluctuation of the second KT state and during the small hit game state, after the continuous success effect "KT rush Continue!" is displayed on the image display device 5, and by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, the character "KT rush continues!" It may be provided with a portion that performs a display effect). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, so that the interest can be improved.

(Means 9) In any one of means 1 to 8, a first state (for example, open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, closed state) that is more disadvantageous than the first state. Variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed to , and variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means to the first state in the advantageous state and special state (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100 A portion that controls the opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 common to the big winning game state and the small winning game state), and the variable winning control means has a long period of time in the first state (for example, an open period is 4 seconds, 9 seconds, or 27 seconds), and a short-term mode in which the period of the first state is shorter than the long-term mode (for example, an open mode in which the open period is 0.2 seconds) (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the special variable winning ball device 17 in the jackpot game state for a predetermined period Open (see FIGS. 9-3 to 9-5), and by performing steps S126 and S127, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the small winning game state (see FIG. 9-5 (F) )), the variable prize winning means is controlled to the first state in a short period of time at least in the special state, and the variable prize winning means is in the first state in the short period of time when controlled to the specific performance state in the advantageous state. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 opens the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds in the small hit game state by performing steps S126 and S127 (see FIG. 9-5 (F)) , By performing steps S122 and S123, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds during the execution of the KT rush effect in the jackpot game state (see FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4)). may be According to such a configuration, it is possible to associate a plurality of states with each other, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

(Means 10) A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display in the means 9 and being controllable to a special state based on the fact that a predetermined display result (for example, a small winning symbol) is derived as a display result of the variable display, wherein The winning control means controls at least part of the variable display period of the variable display from which the predetermined display result is derived in the special state (for example, 1.5 points corresponding to the second variation pattern #11 in the case of a small win in the KT state). second variable time) and controls the variable winning means to the second state in an advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs steps S126 and S127 to achieve a 10R probability variable jackpot A, In the 10R variable probability jackpot C and the 10R normal jackpot, the special variable winning ball device 17 may be controlled to be closed for 1.5 seconds. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, so that the interest can be improved.

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 the first special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the character object control 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 a front view of the pachinko game machine in the characteristic portion 090IW. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a big-hit probability and a small-hit probability, and explanatory drawing which shows a big-hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the special variable prize-winning ball apparatus 17 in a big-hit game state and a small-hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the special variable prize-winning ball apparatus 17 in a big-hit game state and a small-hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of the special variable prize-winning ball apparatus 17 in a big-hit game state and a small-hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is an explanatory view for explaining the release pattern of the variable winning ball device and the special variable winning ball device in the KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special design variation process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special design stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special design normal process. It is a flow chart showing a second special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special design stop process. It is a flow chart which shows a role product control normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during big-hit opening. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit end processing. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the game state. 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 10 is a flowchart showing variable display start waiting processing. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during a big hit in production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during a big hit in production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during a small hit in production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during a small hit in production control process processing. It is a timing chart for comparing the case of executing the continuation suggestion performance in the second KT state and the case of executing the rush suggestion performance in the jackpot game state. It is a timing chart for comparing the case of executing the continuation suggestion performance in the second KT state and the case of executing the rush suggestion performance in the jackpot game state.

(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.

In addition, below the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, there is provided a right-handed display 26 for prompting a right-handed operation in which a shooting operation is performed aiming at the right side of the game area. there is The right-handed indicator 26 is composed of, for example, an LED, and lighting is controlled by a game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, a CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2).

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) 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.

Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a display area is provided for displaying pending display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is being suspended. In this example, the first reserved display area 5A for displaying the reserved display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure, and the second reserved display for displaying the reserved indication corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure A region 5B is provided. A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 . Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

Further, on the right side of the image display device 5, a right-handed informing LED 37 for prompting a right-handed operation is provided. Note that the LED 37 for hitting to the right is controlled to light up by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

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 having a first starting winning hole is provided. A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When game balls are detected by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

In addition, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first starting winning opening, and is configured so that the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area do not enter the area where the first starting winning opening is provided. It is In this way, by providing the nail row 19 that prevents the entry of the game ball that has flowed down from the right side of the game area, the game ball can be shot toward 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 addition, in this example, only when left-handed operation is performed due to the provision of the row 19 of nails, the game ball is configured to be able to win in the first start winning hole, 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 A hole may be provided on the left side of the game area and a line of nails 19 may be provided so that the game ball can enter the first starting prize hole only when left-handed operation is performed.

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

Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and is formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game balls flow down. 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 7 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 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 toward, and the opening control is executed to open the big winning opening serving as the winning area.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning hole for a small hit and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning hole are provided. 2, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged so as to be adjacent to it on the right side. These special variable winning ball device 17 and variable winning ball device 6B extend 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 game balls flow down is extended in the front-rear 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 17 is a bottom member in a small winning game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small winning symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state 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 6B 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 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right. If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a closed state, the ball moves from the upper left to the lower right on the special variable winning ball device 7 and falls onto the variable winning ball device 6B therebelow.

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed in such a manner that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left. If the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is closed, the game ball on the winning ball device 6B moves from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B. go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in an open state, the game ball falling into the second starting winning opening enters the special variable winning opening. The game ball does not flow toward the device 17 . On the other hand, if the second starting winning hole is not in an open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided toward the special variable winning ball device 17. - 特許庁At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 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 17 and falls toward the out opening as it is.

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of regulation pieces for reducing the flow speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom member. there is In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with regulation pieces, so that the game flows 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. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. The bottom member of the ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the special variable prize ball device 6B is operated from the variable prize ball device 6B. In this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that

A switch (first count switch 23) 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 first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to open and the big winning opening is opened, the state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 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 (second count switch 24) 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 second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game balls pass through (enter) the special winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of winning balls is smaller than when the game balls enter the big winning opening. 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 17 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 17 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 addition, in the second starting winning opening, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a game ball that has won in the second starting winning opening is provided. When game balls are detected by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information.

Hereinafter, the first start prize-winning opening and the second start prize-winning opening may be collectively referred to as the start prize-winning opening or the start opening.

In addition, in this pachinko game machine 1, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (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.

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.

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.

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.

In this pachinko game machine 1, since the variable display of the normal symbols is executed based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the passage gate 41 plays a role of a normal starting area. However, even when a big win pattern is derived and displayed, the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the state shifts to a big win game state, so the passage gate 41 also plays a role as an operation area. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that serves both the normal starting region and the operating region.

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 frame LED 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. .

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)
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 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 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 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 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 "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 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 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 winning symbol or the small winning 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 winning game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 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.

(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, but in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the lighting of the frame LED 9 Etc./turning off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like may be performed.

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, an LED 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 includes various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switches (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) and transmits it 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 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on solenoid 81, solenoid 82, solenoid 83) from game control microcomputer 100, and outputs solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and for large winning entrance door. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the solenoid 83 for the special prize winning opening.

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 controls a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on/off the frame LED 9 and the right-hand hitting notification LED 37. It supplies it to the substrate 13 and supplies an LED signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the LED) to the LED control substrate 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 LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the frame LED 9 and the right-handed informing LED 37, and drives the frame LED 9 and the right-handed informing LED 37 based on the LED signal. The frame LED 9 and the right-handed informing LED 37 are turned on/off. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lighting/extinguishing of the LED.

It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 executes sound output, LED lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and LED 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).

The 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, LED 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 LED 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 (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the 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 detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing 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 the first special symbol process (step S25A). By the CPU 103 executing the first special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution of the first special symbol game, management of suspension, etc. are realized (details will be described later). Moreover, CPU103 performs a 2nd special design process process (step S25B). By the CPU 103 executing the second special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the second special symbol game are realized. In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol at the same time.

Following the first special symbol process and the second special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes the role product control process (step S25C). The CPU 103 executes the accessory control process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing control of the big hit game state, the small hit game state, the control of the game state, and the like (details will be described later).

Following the role product control process, 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.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 4, in the game control timer interrupt process, a test terminal which is a process for outputting a test signal for checking the control state of the game machine outside the game machine processing is also performed. In the test terminal process, the CPU 103 also performs control to output a test signal (right-handed test signal) that can specify that it is a period in which a right-handed operation is performed. Specifically, in the test terminal process, the CPU 103 performs control to output a right-handed test signal during the big win game, during the small win game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, and during the KT state. On the other hand, in the test terminal process, the CPU 103 does not perform control to output the right-handed test signal during the small winning game based on the variable display of the first special symbol.

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

In the first start prize determination process, the process of detecting the occurrence of the start prize to the first start prize winning port, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a start winning to the first start winning opening occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as the hold information in the first hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102. be done. 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 first pending memory number, transmission for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the first pending memory number, the look-ahead determination etc. to the effect control board 12 Settings are made. The effect control command at the time of starting winning set to be transmitted in this way is effect control from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the substrate 12 .

After executing the first start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110A to S113A according to the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In each process (steps S110A to S113A) of the first 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 first special symbol normal process of step S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the first special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or a "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result is determined. The jackpot type in the case is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the first 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 first special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. . After that, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the first special symbol normal process ends.

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 first variation pattern setting process of step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "1". In this first variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set 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". It includes processing for determining either one. In the first variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the first variation pattern setting process ends.

The 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 first special symbol variation process of step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "2". This first special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and measuring the elapsed time after the first special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to 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 after starting the variation of the first special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the first special symbol variation process is completed. do.

In this example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel. During the variable display of the special symbols, there is a case where the variable display of the second special symbols results in a small hit and the game is controlled to a small winning game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the second special figure process flag is before the small hit is opened. Processing to determine whether or not the value corresponds to the small winning end processing), and if the small winning game is in progress, the value of the first special symbol process flag is not changed from the value corresponding to the first special symbol variation processing. Thus, if it is not during the small winning game, the value of the first special symbol process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next first special symbol stop processing. By performing such control, the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted during the small winning game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol is resumed after the small winning game is finished. controlled to do so. In addition to such control, for example, during a small winning game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the first special symbol starts to change is interrupted (timer It may be configured to interrupt the update).

Further, for example, the small winning ending period as the small winning ending processing period may be configured to vary depending on the game state. For example, if the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted in the normal state, the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes longer, and the period of execution of the variable display of the first special symbol and the suspension period become longer. If the difference becomes large, it is necessary to absorb the interruption period by stopping the shaking of the decoration pattern, etc., resulting in an effect that gives the player a sense of incompatibility. Therefore, in the normal state, it is desirable to make the small winning ending period shorter than the KT state (first KT state, second KT state). In this case, for example, while the small winning ending period is 0.5 seconds in the normal state, the small winning ending period may be 3 seconds in the KT state.

In addition, in the case of the above configuration, for example, in the first KT state, it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the small winning control, and no particular performance is performed, so the small winning ending period is shortened compared to the second KT state. It may be configured to On the other hand, in the second KT state, since the game ball is easy to win in the small winning control and an effect emphasizing the small winning control is executed, the small winning ending period may be lengthened compared to the first KT state. . In this case, for example, while the small winning ending period is 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, the small winning ending period may be 3 seconds in the second KT state.

Further, the length of the small winning fanfare period as the small winning opening preprocessing period may be changed according to the game state, similarly to the small winning ending period.

The first special symbol stop processing of step S113A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "3". In this first special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A stops the variation of the first special symbol, and stops and displays (derives) the confirmed special symbol which is the display result of the first special symbol. It contains the process of setting. Then, when the display result is "big win", setting processing for starting the big win game is performed. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", processing for starting the small win game is performed. And the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is ``small hit'' or ``losing'', when it is controlled to the variable probability state, the KT state, or the high base state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. . When the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated, the first special symbol stop processing ends.

In addition, the process executed in the second special symbol process (step S25B) is the same as the process executed in the first special symbol process (step S25A). That is, in the first special symbol process described in FIG. 5, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol process will be described. Also, each random number value extracted in the first starting winning determination process of the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is stored in a second pending storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as pending information.

In this example, since the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the second special symbol variation process is performed and the second special symbol is varied. During the display, there is a case where the variable display of the first special symbol results in a small win and the game is controlled to a small win game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the first special figure process flag is before the small hit is opened. Processing-Determine whether or not the value corresponds to the small winning end processing), and if the small winning game is in progress, do not change the value of the second special symbol process flag from the value corresponding to the second special symbol variation processing. Thus, if it is not during the small winning game, the value of the second special symbol process flag can be updated to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop processing. By performing such control, the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the small winning game based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and the variable display of the second special symbol is resumed after the small winning game is finished. controlled to do so. In addition to such control, for example, during a small hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the second special symbol starts to change is interrupted (timer It may be configured to interrupt the update).

Incidentally, regarding the small winning control based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the length of the small winning fanfare period and the small winning ending period may be varied depending on the game state.

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

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

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

The jackpot opening pre-processing of step S122 is executed when the role product control process flag is "2". 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 role product control process flag is updated to "3", and the big hit opening pre-processing is completed.

The process during jackpot opening in step S123 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "3". In this jackpot opening processing, a processing for measuring the elapsed time from opening the jackpot, and based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the big winning gate to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is executed, and then the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "4". , ends the process during jackpot opening.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S124 is executed when the value of the role product control process flag is "4". 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 execution times of the round has not reached the upper limit number of execution times, the value of the role control process flag is updated to "3", while when the number of execution times of the round reaches the upper limit number of execution times, the character control process The flag value is updated to "5". When the value of the role product control process flag is updated, the jackpot opening post-processing ends.

The jackpot ending process of step S125 is executed when the value of the role product control process flag is "5". 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, KT control, and high-base control. When such setting is performed, the value of the role product control process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

The small hit opening process in step S127 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "7". In this small winning open process, the processing of measuring the elapsed time after the special winning opening is opened, and the timing of returning the special 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 special winning port is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "8", and the small winning open processing is ended.

The small hit end process of step S128 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "8". 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 elapsed, the value of the accessory control 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. 7 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 frame LED 9 and the decorative LED, and the driving of the movable body 32. Control for operating various production devices such as actions 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. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 7 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, 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 a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and issuing a command (illumination signal) to the LED control board 14. Various effect control during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the frame LED 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. 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 090IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 090IW will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 090IW, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. As shown in FIG. 9-1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is not provided, and the common special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to open in both the big win game state and the small win game state. ing. That is, in the characteristic part 090IW, the special variable winning ball device 17 has a function as a big winning hole.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-1, directly below the image display device 5, an open notification LED 090IW01 for notifying that the special variable winning ball device 17 is open is provided. The opening notification LED 090IW01 is lighting controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 . The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits that drive the opening notification LED090IW01, drives the opening notification LED090IW01 based on the LED signal, and turns on/off the opening notification LED090IW01 in a manner specified by the LED signal.

Here, the game state in this characterizing portion 090IW will be described. First, the game state in the characteristic portion 090IW 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, the first KT state and the second KT state. The case of being controlled, the case of being controlled to the first KT state with a low probability (low probability/first KT state), and the case of being controlled to the second KT state with a high probability (high probability/second KT state). There is A case of being controlled to the high probability and first KT state (high probability/first KT state) may be provided.

In the first KT state among the KT states, as will be described later, although a small hit is likely to occur and the special variable winning ball device 17 is likely to be in an open state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is extremely long, resulting in a small hit. Even if is generated, there are very few cases where the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side (for example, about 1 ball per 100 fluctuations). Specifically, in the first KT state, the control is performed so that small hits are likely to occur and the high base state is controlled so that the open time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extended. In addition, in the second KT state among the KT states, as will be described later, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short, and when a small hit occurs, the game ball is delivered to the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side. Easy to win. Specifically, in the second KT state, the control is performed so that small hits are likely to occur and the low base state is controlled so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B 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 090IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B 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 6B will be in the open state as a normal hit is the same as in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol 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.

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 090IW, in the second KT state, the variable display of the decoration pattern is not performed, and the result of the variable display of the special pattern is notified by the small pattern or the fourth pattern. there is

Further, this characteristic portion 090IW is configured so that the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41 is 0.6 seconds or longer. Specifically, the installation positions of the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the nail group forming the flow-down path of the game ball are adjusted. Although details will be described later, in this characteristic portion 090IW, the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to be in an open state based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41, and in the first KT state described later, the game ball passes. The time from passing through the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41. Since it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the required time until the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the first KT state, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state, the one game ball passes through the passage gate 41. game balls can win prizes in the variable winning ball device 6B as they are.

In addition, the movable body 32 can move linearly up and down from the retracted position above the image display device 5 to the advanced position overlapping the display area of the small pattern on the image display device 5 . The movable body 32 requires a movement time of two seconds to move from the advanced position to the retracted position as the initial position. Therefore, the upper limit of the time required for the movable body 32 to return to the origin (moving from an arbitrary position to the retracted position) is two seconds.

(big hit probability, small hit probability)
FIG. 9-2(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the big-hit probability and the small-hit probability.

First, the big-hit probability and the small-hit probability in the non-variable state (low probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), in the non-variable state (low probability state), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the jackpot probability is "235/65536", and the small hit probability is It is "6298/65536" and the deviation probability is "59003/65536". In addition, in the non-variable state (low probability state), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "235/65536", the small hit probability is "65301/65536", and the loss probability is "0/65536".

Next, the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the variable probability state (high probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), in the variable probability state (high probability state), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the jackpot probability is "705/65536", and the small hit probability is " 6298/65536", and the deviation probability is "58533/65536". In addition, in the variable state (high probability state), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "2350/65536", the small hit probability is "62986/65536", and the off probability is It is "0/65536".

In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, it may be configured so that there is a case where the small hit probability is 0 (that is, the judgment value does not include the judgment value corresponding to the small hit). For example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0 so that the determination value for the small win may not be included.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 9-2(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result should be a jackpot pattern, the jackpot types are set to ``2R normal jackpot'', ``10R normal jackpot'', `` 10R probability variable big win A", "10R probability variable big win B" or "10R probability variable big win C" is a table referred to.

As shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), in this characteristic portion 090IW, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the probability of 65% is determined as "10R probability variable jackpot A", and the probability of 35% It is determined as "10R normal jackpot" with probability. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-2(B), in this characterizing part 090IW, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the probability of 35% is determined as "10R probability variable jackpot B", and 30 10% probability that it is determined to be a "10R probability variable jackpot C", and a probability of 35% that it is determined to be a "2R normal jackpot".

"10R probability variable big win A", "10R probability variable big win B" and "10R probability variable big win C" are big wins that are controlled to a 10-round big win game state and shift to a high probability state after the big win game state is completed.

"10R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds, and shifts to a low probability state after the jackpot game state ends. A "2R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a two-round jackpot game state and controlled to a low-probability state after the jackpot game state ends.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 090IW, when the big win game is finished, it is controlled to the first KT state, the second KT state or the non-KT state according to the game state before the big win game and the kind of the big win. How the game state transitions after the jackpot game will be described later (see FIG. 9-24).

The opening patterns of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the big winning game state and the small winning game state will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-3 to 9-5.

FIG. 9-3(A) is an explanatory diagram showing the release pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the "10R probability variable jackpot A". In the "10R probability variable big hit A", in the 1st round to the 8th round, the control of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 9 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated three times in each round, and in the 9th round, the special variable The control of opening the winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated four times, and in the 10th round, the control of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is performed. After repeating twice, control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and close it for 10 seconds, and finally control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds. Hereinafter, control to open the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds may be referred to as "short opening", and control to open the special variable winning ball device 17 for a period longer than 0.2 seconds may be referred to as "long opening".

FIG. 9-3(B) is an explanatory diagram showing the release pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the "10R probability variable jackpot B". In the "10R probability variable jackpot B", in the 1st and 2nd rounds, the control of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated four times, and in the 3rd to 10th rounds, 1 round. The control of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 9 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated three times each time. As will be described later, in the case of "10R probability variable big hit B", the big hit variation (second variation pattern # 15) is performed without notifying that it will be a big hit, so at least until 2 rounds , it is difficult to recognize that the player is being controlled in a big win game state, and it is possible to make it look as if the big win has suddenly started, thereby improving the amusement.

FIG. 9-4(C) is an explanatory diagram showing the release pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the "10R probability variable jackpot C". In the "10R probability variable jackpot C", in the 1st round to the 10th round, control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 17 for 27 seconds and close it for 1.5 seconds.

FIG. 9-4(D) is an explanatory diagram showing the release pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the "10R normal jackpot". In the "10R normal jackpot", the same control as in the "10R probability variable jackpot A" is performed. Specifically, in the 1st to 8th rounds, the control of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 9 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds is repeated three times in each round, and in the 9th round, the special variable winning ball device 17 The control of opening for 0.2 seconds and closing for 1.5 seconds was repeated four times, and in the 10th round, the control of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds was repeated twice. After that, control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and close it for 10 seconds, and finally control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds.

FIG. 9-5(E) is an explanatory diagram showing the release pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the "2R normal jackpot". In the "2R normal jackpot", in the 1st and 2nd rounds, the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be open for 4 seconds and closed for 1.5 seconds.

FIG. 9-5(F) is an explanatory diagram showing the release pattern of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the "small hit". In the "small hit", control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds.

Here, the effect performed in the jackpot game state will be described. In this characterizing part 090IW, as the jackpot effects in the jackpot game state, there are mainly a "jackpot blessing effect" for congratulating a big win, a "KT rush effect", and a second KT state after the big win game state. It is possible to execute a "entry suggestion effect" for suggesting whether to control (enter) or not, and a "KT end effect" to indicate that the second KT state has ended.

The "KT rush effect" is a effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether the player is in the second KT state or in the big win game state. It is an effect executed during the small-hit game state when controlled to the small-hit game state. Specifically, the effect is to display the characters “KT rush!” on the image display device 5 .

The "rush suggestion effect" includes a "successful rush effect" that suggests controlling (entering) the second KT state after the end of the big win game state, and not controlling (not entering) the second KT state after the end of the big win game state. ) is included as a “failure to rush” that suggests. Specifically, the "rush suggestion effect" includes a first rush suggestion effect that displays text information such as "KT ends when the character falls" on the image display device 5, and a second rush suggestion effect that is performed after the first rush suggestion effect. It consists of In the second rush suggestion effect, either a drop pattern in which the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position or a non-fall pattern in which the movable body 32 is not controlled to move to the advanced position is performed. That is, the second rush suggesting effect of the non-falling pattern is performed in the rush success effect, and the second rush suggesting effect of the falling pattern is performed in the failed rush effect.

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), in the "10R probability variable jackpot A", the jackpot celebration effect is performed in the 1st to 8th rounds, and until the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for the 3rd time in the 9th and 10th rounds. performs a KT rush effect, and when the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed after being opened for the third time in 10 rounds, a rush success effect is performed.

As shown in FIG. 9-3(B), in the "10R probability variable big hit B", the KT rush effect is performed in the 1st and 2nd rounds, and the big hit celebration effect is performed in the 3rd to 10th rounds.

As shown in FIG. 9-4(C), in the "10R probability variable jackpot C", a jackpot celebration effect is performed in the 1st round to the 10th round.

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), in the "10R variable variable jackpot A", the jackpot celebration effect is performed in the 1st to 8th rounds, and until the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for the 3rd time in the 9th and 10th rounds. performs a KT rush effect, and when the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed after being opened for the third time in 10 rounds, a rush failure effect is performed.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(E), in the "2R normal jackpot", the KT end effect is performed in the 1st and 2nd rounds.

In addition, in the jackpot game state, regardless of the type of jackpot, no effect indicating the number of rounds being controlled is performed.

Moreover, it is comprised so that the aspect of lighting control of opening alerting|reporting LED090IW01 may differ with big hit classifications.

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), in the "10R probability variable big hit A", the lighting control of the open notification LED 090IW01 is performed only during the period when the special variable winning ball device 17 is open in the 9th and 10th rounds. be.

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), in the "10R probability variable jackpot B", the lighting control of the open notification LED 090IW01 is performed only during the period when the special variable winning ball device 17 is open in the 1st and 2nd rounds. be.

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), in the "10R probability variable big hit C", even if the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in any round, the lighting control of the opening notification LED 090IW01 is not performed. .

As shown in FIG. 9-4(D), in the "10R normal jackpot", similarly to the "10R variable variable jackpot A", the opening announcement is made only during the period when the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in the 9th and 10th rounds. Lighting control of the LED090IW01 is performed.

As shown in FIG. 9-5(E), in the "2R normal jackpot", even if the special variable winning ball device 17 is released in any round, the lighting control of the release notification LED 090IW01 is not performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5(F), in the "minor hit", lighting control of the opening notification LED 090IW01 is performed during the period in which the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened. Further, when the second KT state is controlled to the small winning game state, in the small winning game state, the same KT rush performance as the variation performance in the small winning variation is performed. Therefore, in the second KT state, the KT rush effect is performed seamlessly between the fluctuation state and the small winning game state unless the ready-to-win state or the continuation suggestion effect is performed.

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns (variation times) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in this characterizing portion 090IW. EXT shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8, nine types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 09 for the first special design and decorative design, and the second variation pattern for the second special design and decorative design Seventeen types #01 to #17 are used. Hereinafter, for example, fluctuation pattern #n (n=01 to 09 or 01 to 17) means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, if it is in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the first special symbol variation pattern for non-KT time shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) A table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-6(A), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, one of the first variation patterns #01 to #06 is determined.

When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, in the case of the KT state (low probability/first KT state, high probability/second KT state), the first for KT time shown in FIG. 9-6 (B) A special symbol variation pattern table is selected and a variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-6(B), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, one of the first variation patterns #07 to #09 is determined.

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if it is in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern for non-KT time shown in FIG. 9-7 (C) A table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-7(C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, one of the second variation patterns #01 to #02 is determined. Specifically, when determining a small hit, the second variation pattern #01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 10 minutes. Also, when it is determined to be a big hit, the second variation pattern #02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 5 minutes.

In this characteristic portion 090IW, even in the non-KT state, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is achieved, a certain amount of prize balls can be expected by winning the game balls into the special winning opening. end up Therefore, in this characteristic portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (C), even if the second special symbol is displayed in a non-KT state, the fluctuation time is extremely lengthened and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is increased. By lowering , the frequency of occurrence of small hits is rather reduced, thereby preventing a situation in which an attempt is made to acquire prize balls by small hits even in the non-KT state. In addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, the "occurrence frequency of small hits" is, for example, the rate of occurrence of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, the small hits per unit time is higher than normal.

It should be noted that, in this characteristic portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-7(C), when the second special symbol variation display is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is is comparatively long as 5 minutes, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming at a prize ball by winning a prize in the special prize winning opening unfairly during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big win, it is not necessary to digest the first reserved memory longer than in the case of a small win, so the variation time is set to be shorter than in the case of a small win. there is

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of the low probability/first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 10R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability/first KT state is ended. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations since. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability/first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. 9-7 (D) is selected and varied. A pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the low probability/first KT state, any of the second variation patterns #03 to #04 is determined by

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (D), when it is determined as a small hit as the first variation of the low probability/first KT state, the variation time of 7 seconds is relatively long as a small hit. 2 variation pattern #03 (variation pattern for preparation for opening the second starting winning opening) is determined. In this characteristic part 090IW, as already explained, when controlled to the first KT state, although the frequency of small hits increases, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened. A special winning hole in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after shifting to the low probability/first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom surface member of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediate. If the device 17 is controlled to be open, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will enter the special prize winning opening. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 090IW, in the first variation of the 1KT state, by ensuring a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 can be operated from before the transition to the 1KT state. By controlling the special variable prize winning ball device 17 to be in an open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom surface member fall down to enable prize winning to the special prize winning port, This prevents the occurrence of a situation in which more prize balls than expected are obtained in the 1KT state. In addition, when determining a big hit as the first variation in the low probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #04 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

In addition, if the 2nd to 49th variation display is executed after the jackpot game based on the 10R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability / 1st KT state is completed, the fluctuation display of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations is executed. The second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability/first KT shown in E) and for the 2nd to 49th variation is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (E), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / 1st KT state, the second variation pattern # 05 to # 08 Either is decided. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (E), when determining a small hit as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / 1st KT state, the second variation pattern of shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds #05, or the second variation pattern #06, which is a shortened variation with a shorter variation time of 1 second, may be determined. On the other hand, when determining a small hit as the 2nd to 49th variations in the low probability/1st KT state, the second variation pattern #07 with reach may be determined. The second variation pattern #05 is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored, and the second variation pattern #06 can be selected only when one or more second reserved memories are stored. It is a variation pattern. As a result, the storage of the reserved memory is expedited and the operating rate is increased. Also, when determining a big hit as the 2nd to 49th variations in the low probability/1st KT state, the second variation pattern #08 with reach is determined.

Also, after the jackpot game based on the 10R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low-probability/1KT state, the 50th change display (that is, the final change in the low-probability/1KT state) is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for low probability/first KT and 50th variation shown in FIG. 9-7 (F) is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the fiftieth variation of the low probability/first KT state, any of the second variation patterns #09 to #10 is determined by

In the characterizing portion 090IW, when the low-probability/first KT state is controlled, for example, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "in chance time". As shown in FIG. 9-7 (F), when it is determined that the 50th variation of the low probability/1st KT state is a loss or a small hit, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "Chance time is over!" is determined to be the second variation pattern #09 accompanied by the end indication of performing. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (F), when determining a big hit as the 50th variation of the low probability/1st KT state, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "Chance time is over!" The second variation pattern #10 with a predetermined resurrection display after the end display to be performed is determined.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-6, when the variation display of the first special symbol during the KT state results in a big hit, the first variation pattern #09 with a variation time of 10 seconds is displayed. configured to determine 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 characteristic part 090IW, 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 090IW, 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).

When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, in the case of the high probability/second KT state, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability/second KT shown in FIG. 9-8 (G) is A variation pattern is determined upon selection. As shown in FIG. 9-8 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/second KT state, any one of the second variation patterns #11 to #17 is determined. .

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (G), when it is determined to be a small hit in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern # 11 with a short variation time of 1.5 seconds is determined. or is determined to be the second variation pattern #12 of normal variation with a variation time of 5 seconds, or determined to be the second variation pattern #13 of continuous suggestive variation (success) with a variation time of 10 seconds In some cases, the second variation pattern #14 of reach variation with a variation time of 2 minutes may be determined.

The second variation pattern #11, which has a shortened variation with a short variation time of 1.5 seconds, is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the number of retained memories is 1 or more, while the normal variation with a variation time of 5 seconds. The second variation pattern #12 is a variation pattern that can be selected only when the number of pending memories is zero. Even when either the second variation pattern #11 or the second variation pattern #12 is selected, the above-described "KT rush effect" is performed as the variation effect.

The selection ratio of the second special symbol variation pattern in the case of a small hit is the second variation pattern # 11 (= second variation pattern # 12) > second variation pattern # 13 > second variation pattern # 14 there is In addition, as described above, when the variation of the second special symbol is performed, it is a configuration that cannot be lost, and in the high probability/second KT state, the game ball to the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning hole) is easy to win, in the high-probability/second KT state, the variation of the second variation pattern #11 is mainly performed.

In addition, when it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability / 2nd KT state, it is determined to be the second variation pattern # 15 with a short variation of 1.5 seconds, or a continuation suggestion of a variation time of 10 seconds. When it is determined to be the second variation pattern #16 of variation (failure), it is determined to be the second variation pattern #17 with reach.

Specifically, in the high probability / 2nd KT state, in the case of a 10R probability variable jackpot B, the second variation pattern # 15 with a shortened variation with a short movement time of 1.5 seconds is determined, and in the case of a 2R normal jackpot is determined to be the second variation pattern #16 of continuous suggestive variation (failure) with a variation time of 10 seconds, and in the case of a 10R probability variable jackpot C, the second variation pattern #17 with reach is determined. When any of the second variation patterns #15 is selected, the "KT rush performance" is performed without notifying that it is a big win variation, and the 10R probability variable big win B is started as it is.

The continuation-suggestion variation is a variation accompanied by a 'continuation-suggestion effect' that suggests whether or not the second KT state will continue. The 'continuation suggestive presentation' includes a 'continuation success presentation' suggesting that the second KT state continues, and a 'continuation failure presentation' suggesting that the second KT state ends (does not continue).

Specifically, in the "continuous suggestive effect", there is a first continuous suggestive effect in which text information such as "If the character falls, the KT ends" is displayed on the image display device 5, and a second continuous suggestive effect is performed after the first continuous suggestive effect. It consists of In the second continuation suggestion effect, either a drop pattern that controls the movement of the movable body 32 to the advanced position or a non-fall pattern that does not control the movement of the movable body 32 to the advanced position is performed. That is, the second continuation suggestive effect of the non-fall pattern is performed in the continuation success effect, and the second continuation suggestive effect of the fall pattern is performed in the continuation failure effect.

As described above, the "rush suggestion effect" performed in the jackpot game state and the "continuation suggestion effect" performed in the second KT state are effects performed at different timings, but they are similar in appearance. , it is difficult for the player to recognize which production is being performed.

When determining the variation pattern, more specifically, whether the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed, the current game state, and the result of the variable display are determined. Using the variation pattern table, lottery processing is performed based on the random number for determining the variation pattern, and which variation pattern is determined.

In addition, in the example shown in the characteristic part 090IW, in the case of the first KT state, a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is performed, and in the case of the second KT state, a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is performed with a high probability. Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured such that a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is performed in the case of a low probability state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is performed in the case of a high probability state.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 9-9 shows opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 when a small hit is achieved. 9-9(1) shows the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 9-9(2) shows the variable winning ball device in the second KT state. 6B and the opening patterns of the special variable winning ball device 17 are shown.

First, the release pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the 1KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-9(1). As shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display device 20 executes a variable display of normal symbols, When it is determined to be a normal pattern hit, the winning pattern is derived and displayed on the normal pattern display device 20, and when it is determined to be a loss, the lost pattern is derived and displayed on the normal pattern display device 20.例文帳に追加In this characteristic portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), the variation time of normal symbols is set to 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying winning symbols and losing symbols is set to 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning pattern is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. After a lapse of time, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and a game ball can enter the second starting winning hole.

When the game ball wins in the second starting prize opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is decided to make a small hit, A small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball wins in the special winning hole. (However, in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened only for a very short 0.2 seconds, so winning can hardly be expected). However, in the 1KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.2 seconds, whereas the variable winning ball device on the upstream side 6B has a long release time of 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although small hits are likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to enter the special winning hole (for example, about one ball per 100 fluctuation displays).

In the 1KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), after finishing the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B, the opening of the next variable winning ball device 6B can be performed only in the next normal symbol. It is after at least 0.5 seconds, which is the total of 0.2 seconds of fluctuation time, 0.2 seconds of design determination time, and 0.1 seconds of pre-processing time for opening the second start winning opening, has passed. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 090IW, in the first KT state, a closed period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 090IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state. After 0.5 seconds, which is the total of the normal symbol fluctuation time 0.2 seconds, the symbol determination time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-processing time 0.1 seconds, and the game ball It is configured to take about 0.6 seconds from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the state where the normal symbols are not changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state is more The variable winning ball device 6B is already opened because the time from the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 to the arrival of the game ball at the variable winning ball device 6B is shorter than the time when the game ball normally does not change the pattern. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B when it is controlled to the state. Therefore, in the 1KT state, a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state in which the normal symbols are not changed easily wins the variable winning ball device 6B.

Next, the release patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the 2KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-9(2). As shown in FIG. 9-9 (2), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display device 20 performs normal symbol fluctuation display, When it is determined to be a normal pattern hit, the winning pattern is derived and displayed on the normal pattern display device 20, and when it is determined to be a loss, the lost pattern is derived and displayed on the normal pattern display device 20.例文帳に追加In this characteristic portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (2), the variation time of normal symbols is set to 1.0 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying winning symbols and losing symbols is set to 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning pattern is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. After a lapse of time, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole.

When the game ball wins in the second starting prize opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is decided to make a small hit, A small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small winning symbols are derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. A game ball can win a prize in the special prize winning port.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is as short as 0.2 seconds. In addition, in this characteristic portion 090IW, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is at least 3.8 seconds (ordinary design fluctuation time 1.0 seconds + design determination time 0 A relatively long period of 0.2 seconds + 2.6 seconds before the second start winning opening processing is ensured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long. A game ball easily enters a special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side and easily enters a special winning hole. However, in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened only for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, so even in the 2KT state, the winning of game balls into the special winning opening can hardly be expected.

In addition, in the second KT state, since game balls are likely to enter the special winning hole and prize balls are easily obtained, this example is also called "small hit RUSH", and in the second KT state, "small hit RUSH" ” is displayed.

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 090IW, in the second KT state, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state because After 3.8 seconds, which is the total of the normal pattern fluctuation time 1.0 seconds, the pattern confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-processing time 2.6 seconds, and the game ball It is configured to take about 0.6 seconds from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the state where the normal symbols are not changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is more The variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state because it is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 to when the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the normal pattern is not changed. The game ball reaches the variable prize winning ball device 6B before being controlled to . Therefore, in the second KT state, it is difficult for a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state in which the normal symbols are not changed to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 090IW, the process of executing the variable display of normal symbols and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103). (see step S26) is executed. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100, in the normal symbol process processing of step S26, determines whether the game state is a variable probability state (high probability state), or whether it is a non-KT state, a first KT state or a second KT state. Regardless of whether there is a jackpot game state or not, the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%) is used to determine whether or not to hit a regular pattern.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 090IW, the normal symbol fluctuation time and the symbol fixing time are the same 0.2 seconds each in the first KT state and the second KT state, and the time before the second start winning opening opening processing is the same. A case has been shown in which the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B is varied by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state, but that is the only aspect. can't For example, by making the variation time and the symbol fixing time different between the first KT state and the second KT state, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be made different. Further, for example, the time after the second starting winning hole opening process after closing the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and the time after the second starting winning hole opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. The closed period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be varied by changing the variable winning ball device 6B. In particular, by shortening the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress the winning of prizes in the special winning openings in the first KT state. .

As will be described later, in the first KT state, the characteristic portion 090IW controls to the high base state by setting a high base flag indicating the high base state, thereby achieving the high base state shown in FIG. 9-9(1). In this way, control is performed so that the open time of the variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened. In addition, in the second KT state, by controlling to the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIG. ing.

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

In addition, in this characteristic portion 090IW, as shown in FIG. 9-9, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. For example, when the variable display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning balls are variable winning balls in a state where the normal symbols are stopped from varying and there is no reserved memory of the normal symbols. This is because the device 6B is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture aiming at the timing of stopping the fluctuation of the second special symbol (when it becomes a small hit, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, the passing gate The variable winning ball device 6B does not open until the game ball passing through 41 reaches the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the winning of the special winning hole becomes possible). On the other hand, in this characteristic portion 090IW, by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened before the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and reaches the variable winning ball device 6B. is set to start, it is possible to eliminate capture elements by a shooting operation aimed at the timing of occurrence of a small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

9-10 and 9-11 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-10, commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8027 (H) are decorations variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to variable display of special symbols. It is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies the variation pattern of the symbol. It should be noted that the effect control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8027 (H), the image display device 5 starts variable display of the decoration pattern. Control.

Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (loss designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is to be lost. Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (10R probability variable jackpot A designation command) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command as 10R probability variable jackpot A) is. Command 9003 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 specification command (10R probability variation big hit B specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is 10R probability variation big hit B) is. Command 9004 (H) is a production control command (display result 4 specification command (10R probability variation big hit C specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is 10R probability variation big hit C) is. The command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (10R normal jackpot designation command) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 10R normal jackpot. . The command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 2R normal jackpot. . The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 7 designation command may be referred to as display result designation commands. In addition, in this characteristic portion 090IW, since the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command, the display result designation command received by the effect control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is It can be determined that it is a display result specifying command for the first special symbol, and the display result specifying command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be a display result specifying command for the second special symbol, so the display result The designation command can be used for both the first special design and the second special design, but the display result designation command for the first special design and the display result designation command for the second special design may be separate.

In addition, instead of the game control microcomputer 100 transmitting the display result designation command, 10R probability variable jackpot A/10R probability variable jackpot B/10R probability variable jackpot C/10R normal jackpot/2R normal jackpot/minor win/loss A variation pattern command is determined in correspondence, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop pattern of the decoration pattern based on the received variation pattern command.

Command 9C00 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting end designation command) that designates that lighting of the right-handed display 26 is finished. The command 9C01 (H) is an effect control command (right-handed lighting start designation command) that designates that lighting of the right-handed display 26 is started.

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

The command A002 (H) is an effect control command (first forced symbol confirmation designation command) capable of specifying that the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped. Command A003 (H) is an effect control command (second compulsory design determination designation command) capable of specifying that the variable display of the second special design is forcibly stopped.

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

The command B1XX(H) is an effect control command (large winning opening open display command) that designates display during the round during the big win game. The number of rounds to be displayed in "XX" is set. Command B2XX(H) is an effect control command (post-opening big winning opening display command) that designates a post-round display (display of an interval between rounds) during a big win game.

The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (large winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has entered a large winning opening. Command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has won a special winning opening.

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

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

Command D000 (H) is a production control command (first customer waiting demo display designation command). Command D001 (H) is a production control command (second customer waiting demo display designation command). The first customer waiting demo display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the normal state. Also, the second customer waiting demo display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the KT state.

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

The effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 9-10 and FIG. Incidentally, the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, a more detailed production control command related to the jackpot game and a production control command indicating a game state (for example, a production control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 .

FIG. 9-12 is a flow chart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state in which the first special symbol normal process is executed is the case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S110A. In addition, when the value of the first special symbol process flag is the value indicating step S110A, it means that the variable display of the first special symbol is not performed in the first special symbol display device 4A.

In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the character product control process flag indicates the normal character product control process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 090IWS50A). In addition, when the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role control process (step S120), that is, when the value of the role product control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is the case where the value indicating the end processing (step S128) is not reached, and the case is neither during the big win game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small winning game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role product control process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step 090IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is checked. If the first reserved memory number is 0, a first customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS52A).

If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102, (Step 090IWS53A), the value of the first reserved storage number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step 090IWS54A). That is, each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 is changed to the first reserved memory number=n− Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It's like That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so the order in which each random number value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also identifiably preserved.

Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS56A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the low probability / non-KT state is set, and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued. In some cases, it is determined that it is in the low probability/first KT state, and a low probability/first KT background designation command is issued. It determines and transmits a highly accurate/second KT background designation command.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the second special symbol is in the midst of a big hit variation (step 090IWS57A). Concretely, when the second big win flag indicating that the big win will be made is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol, it is determined that the second special symbol is in the middle of the big win variation. When it is determined that the second special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation, the process proceeds to step 090IWS69A without performing the processing after step 090IWS58A. As a result, when the variation of the first special pattern is started during the big hit variation of the second special pattern, it is forcibly lost regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

It should be noted that the method of forcibly detaching is not limited to the one described above. For example, in step 090IWS57A, when the second special symbol is in the midst of a big hit fluctuation, a process of setting a random value (fixed value) as a hit determination random number is performed, and by moving to step 090IWS59A, at the time of start winning A win may be forcibly determined regardless of which hit determination random number has been obtained.

Also, for example, when the second special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation at step 090IWS57A, without performing the processing of steps 090IWS58A to S63A, a random value (fixed value) is set as a hit determination random number and a small value is set. By performing the hit determination, it may be forcibly lost regardless of which random number for the hit determination was acquired at the time of the start winning.

If the second special symbol is not in the middle of the big hit fluctuation, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the random number for the hit judgment from the first random number storage buffer (step 090IWS58A), and executes the big hit judgment module (step 090IWS59A). The big-hit determination module is a program that determines that a big-hit will be made when the hit-judgment random number matches a predetermined big-hit determination value. When it is determined to be a big win (step 090IWS60A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first big win flag indicating that a big win will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step 090IWS61A). . Based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the jackpot type is the 10R probability variable jackpot A or the 10R normal jackpot (step 090IWS62A), the jackpot type is stored (step 090IWS63A), and the process proceeds to step 090IWS69A.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 100 does not make a big hit at step 090IWS60A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a small hit determination module (step 090IWS64A). The small-hit determination module is a program that determines a small-hit if the random number for the hit determination (random number for the small-hit determination may be used) matches a predetermined small-hit determination value. When it is decided to make a small hit (step 090IWS65A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first small win flag indicating that a small win will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol ( Step 090 IWS66A). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS69A.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether the value of the high base number counter indicating the number of remaining high base states is "0" (step 090IWS69A), and if it is "0", step 090IWS75A. Move to If the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, if it is in the low probability/first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the high base number counter (step 090IWS70A), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 090IWS71A). If the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 090IWS75A. When the value of the high base count counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating the high base state (step 090IWS72A) and shortens the variable display of the special symbols. Reset the special figure time saving flag indicating that it is under control (step 090IWS73A). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS75A.

In this characteristic portion 090IW, as will be described later, the high base flag is set and the number of executions of the variable display in the high base state is managed at a low probability at the end of the jackpot game based on the 10R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot. / is controlled to the high base state (low probability/first KT state) and 50 times of fluctuation display is performed. In the case of the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), when starting the 50th variation display, it is determined as Y in steps 090IWS71A and S71B, and the high base flag is set in steps 090IWS72A and S72B. Along with being reset, step 090IWS73A, step 090IWS73A, S73B also reset the special figure time-saving flag, it will shift to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

Then, in step 090IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step 090IWS75A). Although not shown, the symbols to be stopped are determined immediately before step 090IWS75A.

In step 090IWS59A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probability-variable big-hit determination table or the probability-variable big-hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

FIG. 9-13 is a flow chart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not the special figure time saving flag indicating that the variation display of the special symbol is being shortened is set. (Step 090IWS1700A). In addition, in this example, the special symbol time saving flag is set and the shortening control of the variable display of the special symbol is performed, so that it is more advantageous to execute the variable display of the second special symbol (Fig. 9-6 (see FIG. 9-8), the state is controlled to the KT state because it becomes a state in which small hits are likely to occur. If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern, non-shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) Select the first special symbol variation pattern table for KT (step 090IWS1701A). If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, if the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern, KT shown in FIG. 9-6 (B) Select the first special symbol variation pattern table for time (step 090IWS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 090IWS1701A and S1702A and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, It decides which of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 is to be used (step 090IWS1703A). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern for which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS1704A).

Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 090IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time to the first variation time timer and sets the variation time. measurement is started (step 090IWS1705A), and the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 090IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step 090IWS1707A).

FIG. 9-14 is a flow chart showing the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the role product control process flag indicates the normal role product control process (step S120) (step 090IWS1120A). In addition, when the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role control process (step S120), that is, when the value of the role product control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is the case where the value indicating the end processing (step S128) is not reached, and the case is neither during the big win game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small winning game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the role product control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103, if not yet transmitted, determines whether or not to make a big hit, and the type of the big win. Based on the determination result, one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 7 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 control to transmit to (step 090IWS1121A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first variable time timer (step 090IWS1122A), and when the first variable time timer times out (step 090IWS1123A), performs control to transmit the first symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 090 IWS1124A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) (step 090IWS1130A).

When the first variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B is deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol (step 090IWS1125A). Whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B derives and displays the big hit symbol is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing, It can be determined by confirming whether or not a second big hit flag indicating that a big hit will be made based on the variable display of the second special symbol is set.

If the second special symbol display device 4B has not derived and displayed the big winning symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B is leading and displaying the small winning symbol (step 090IWS1126A). Whether or not the small winning symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not a second small hit flag indicating a small hit is set based on the variable display of the second special symbol. If the second special symbol display device 4B does not derive and display the small winning symbol, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second special symbol display device 4B is deriving and displaying a small winning symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol being executed will result in a big winning (step 090IWS1127A). . It should be noted that whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol being executed will result in a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the first big hit flag is set. If the variable display of the first special symbol being executed does not result in a big hit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the variable display of the first special symbol being executed results in a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is the 10R probability variable big hit A (step 090IWS1128A). It should be noted that whether or not the 10R probability variable jackpot A can be determined by, for example, confirming the jackpot type stored in step 090IWS63A. If it is a 10R probability variable jackpot A, the process is terminated as it is.

When the big hit pattern is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B (Y of step 090IWS1125A), or when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed (Y of step 090IWS1126A), it does not become a 10R probability variable big hit A (that is, 10R normal jackpot) When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed (Y of step 090IWS1127A, N of step 090IWS1128A), the CPU 103 transmits the first forced symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 control is performed (step 090IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) (step 090IWS1130A).

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS1125A to S1129A, in this characteristic part 090IW, 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 becomes a small hit. In the case where the variable display of the first special symbol that results in a normal jackpot (in this example, a 10R normal jackpot) is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol is stopped. A situation in which a big hit or a small hit occurs at the same time with the second special symbol is prevented. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, when the variation display of the first special symbol is forced out, the variation of the decoration symbol is based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 090IWS1129A. As a result of the display, control is performed so as to forcibly stop and display the lost pattern.

In addition, in this example, it is a case where the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, and the probability variable big hit (in this example, 10R probability variable big hit A). When the variation display of one special symbol is being executed, the first special symbol variation processing is terminated as it is (see Y in step 090IWS1128A). Based on what has happened, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small-hit release preprocessing (step S126), and the process shifts to a small-hit game. Therefore, after the next timer interrupt, step 090IWS1120A is determined to be N, steps 090IWS1121A to S1130A are skipped, and step 090IWS1122A is not updated for the first variable time timer. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit and the variation display of the first special symbol that becomes a probability variation big win is being executed, the first variation time timer is set during the small win game. is interrupted and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. When the small winning game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

Further, in this example, it is a case where the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, and during the variation display of the first special symbol that becomes a loss or a small hit. If there is, the first special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see N of step 090IWS1127A). Therefore, even when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small win and the variation display of the first special symbol that results in a loss or a small win is being executed, the first variation is performed during the small win game. The update of the time timer is interrupted, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small winning game is finished, the update of the first variable time timer is resumed.

FIG. 9-15 is a flow chart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 causes the first special symbol display device 4A to derive and display the first special symbol stop symbol (step 090IWS2014A). Incidentally, in this case, if the first forced symbol determination designation command is transmitted in step 090IWS1129A of the first special symbol variation process, regardless of the determination result at the start of the variation, the first special symbol is forced to be the stop symbol. Derivation and display of the target missing pattern.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step 090IWS2015A). When the first jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 indicates to externally output a jackpot signal 1 (signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress) and a jackpot signal 2 (signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress). A jackpot signal output flag is set (step 090IWS2029A). In this characteristic part 090IW, information output processing (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 090IWS2029A, and external output of jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and jackpot signal 2 is started. is not in the process of externally outputting the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot start flag indicating the start of the jackpot (step 090IWS2016A). Also, the CPU 103 clears the first jackpot flag (step 090IWS2017A).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed indicator 26 (step 090IWS2018A), and performs control to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2027A.

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS2018A and S2019A, in this example, lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started when a big hit is achieved in the variation display of the first special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 17 (big winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is advantageous for the player to perform the right-handed operation during the big win game. , and the right-handed indicator 26 is illuminated.

In this example, after the big-hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big-hit game is started based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, so the right-hand shot is made at the timing when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41. You may comprise so that lighting of the indicator 26 may be started.

When the first big hit flag is not set (N of step 090IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 090IWS2020A). When the 1st small hit flag is set, control which transmits the small hit start designation command vis-a-vis production control CPU120 is done (step 090IWS2021A). Also, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 090IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning opening preprocessing (step 090IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2027A.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step 090IWS2027A).

In this example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, it is configured to be able to execute a right-handed notification prompting the player to shoot the game ball to the right of the game area. there is In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, it is configured to be able to execute a launch promotion notification that prompts the player to shoot the game ball aiming at the passage gate 41 as a right hitting notification. may be

In addition, when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the second special pattern, the right hitting notification and the launch promotion notice are not executed, and when the game ball wins in the first start winning hole in that state, the right hitting notice and the launch promotion notice are issued. (In this case, since it is in the state of waiting for passage through the gate, even if the game ball wins in the first start winning hole, the first special symbol variable display will not be started immediately, and will be the first reserved memory) can be configured to

Conversely, when the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41 is detected in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state), the degree of recognition is low (for example, sound output at a low volume or small screen display). may be configured to perform a left-handed notification prompting the player to shoot the game ball to the left of the game area. On the other hand, in the normal state (low probability / non-KT state), when the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening or the special winning opening is detected, the degree of recognition is high (for example, loud sound output, (Large screen display) may be configured to notify left-handed players. With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately perform the launch notification. In particular, according to the above configuration, for a player who accidentally shoots a game ball to the right side of the game area, a slight left-handed notification is given in a mode in which the degree of recognition of the surroundings of the gaming machine is low. For a player who intentionally performs a right-handed operation, a left-handed notification may be given in a mode in which the degree of awareness of the surroundings of the gaming machine is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the game store clerk to return to the left-handed operation to the player who intentionally performs the right-handed operation.

Further, in the above case, when the number of game balls detected in the passage gate 41, the second start winning opening, or the special winning opening reaches a certain number, it may be configured to perform left-handed notification. In addition, at the passage gate 41, when a game ball is detected multiple times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), left-handed notification is performed, and at the second start winning opening and special winning opening, more than a predetermined number It may be configured to perform left-handed notification when game balls of a specific number (for example, one) or more are detected.

In this characteristic part 090IW, a demonstration display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display being executed may be terminated and left-handed notification may be performed.

FIG. 9-16 is a flow chart showing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process. In addition, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing, there is a state in which the second special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner in the second special symbol display device 4B.

In the second special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the character product control process flag indicates the normal character product control process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 090IWS50B). In addition, when the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role control process (step S120), that is, when the value of the role product control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is the case where the value indicating the end processing (step S128) is not reached, and the case is neither during the big win game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small winning game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role product control process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the second reserved storage number (step 090IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is checked. If the second pending memory number is 0, a second customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS52B).

If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102, (Step 090IWS53B), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step 090IWS54B). That is, each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 is changed to the second reserved memory number=n− Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved memory number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It's like That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so the order in which each random number value is extracted can be specified.

Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS56B). It should be noted that the specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step 090IWS56A of the first special symbol normal process.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the first special symbol is in the middle of a big hit variation (step 090IWS57B). Concretely, when the first big win flag indicating that the big win will be achieved is set based on the variation display of the first special symbol, it is determined that the first special symbol is in the midst of the big win variation. When it is determined that the first special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation, the process proceeds to step 090IWS69B without performing the processing after step 090IWS58B. Thus, when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the variation of the big hit of the first special symbol, it is forcibly lost regardless of whether or not the judgment value of the big hit is stored.

It should be noted that the method of forcibly detaching is not limited to the one described above. For example, in step 090IWS57B, when the first special symbol is in the middle of a big hit fluctuation, a random number value (fixed value) is set as a hit determination random number, and by moving to step 090IWS59B, any Regardless of whether or not the random number for the hit determination has been obtained, the game may be forcibly lost.

Also, for example, when the first special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation at step 090IWS57B, without performing the processing of steps 090IWS58B to S63B, a random number value (fixed value) is set as the random number for the hit determination, and a small value is set. By performing the hit determination, it may be forcibly lost regardless of which random number for the hit determination was acquired at the time of the start winning.

If the first special symbol is not in the middle of the big hit variation, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit determination random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 090IWS58B), and executes the big hit determination module (step 090IWS59B). The big-hit determination module is a program that determines that a big-hit will be made when the hit-judgment random number matches a predetermined big-hit determination value. When it is determined to be a big win (step 090IWS60B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big win flag indicating that a big win will be made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 090IWS61B). . Based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the jackpot type is 10R probability variable jackpot B, 10R probability variable jackpot C or 2R normal jackpot (step 090IWS62B), the jackpot type is stored (step 090IWS63B), and step Move to 090IWS69B.

Further, when the big hit is not determined at step 090IWS60B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a small hit determination module (step 090IWS64B). The small-hit determination module is a program that determines a small-hit if the random number for the hit determination (random number for the small-hit determination may be used) matches a predetermined small-hit determination value. When it is decided to make a small hit (step 090IWS65B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small win flag indicating that a small win will be made based on the variation display of the second special symbol ( Step 090 IWS66B). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS69B.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is "0" (step 090IWS69B), and if it is "0", proceeds to step 090IWS75B. If the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, if it is in the low probability/first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the high base number counter (step 090IWS70B), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 090IWS71B). If the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 090IWS75B. When the value of the high base count counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating the high base state (step 090IWS72B) and shortens the variable display of the special symbols. Reset the special figure time saving flag indicating that it is under control (step 090IWS73B). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS75B.

Then, in step 090IWS75B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step 090IWS75B). Although not shown, the symbols to be stopped are determined immediately before step 090IWS75B.

In step 090IWS59B, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probability-variable big-hit determination table or the probability-variable big-hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIGS. 9-13. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 9-13, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process will be described. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 090IWS1700A, and confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set. If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern, non-shown in FIG. 9-7 (C) Select the second special symbol variation pattern table for KT. If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is whether or not the probability variation flag and the high base flag are set, and depending on the number of variations, variation Select one of the second special symbol variation pattern tables for KT shown in FIGS. 9-7 (D) to 9-8 (G) as the variation pattern table for determining the pattern. For example, if the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability / if the 1st KT state), if it is the first variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-7 (D) , select the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-7 (E) if it is the 2nd to 49th variation, and if the 50th variation is the second Select the special symbol variation pattern table.

FIG. 9-17 is a flow chart showing the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the role product control process flag indicates the normal role product control process (step S120) (step 090IWS1120B). In addition, when the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role control process (step S120), that is, when the value of the role product control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is the case where the value indicating the end processing (step S128) is not reached, and the case is neither during the big win game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small winning game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the role product control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103, if not yet transmitted, determines whether or not to make a big hit, and the type of the big win. Based on the determination result, any display result designation command (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 5 designation command, display result 6 designation command, display result 7 designation command) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS1121B).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second variable time timer (step 090IWS1122B), and when the second variable time timer times out (step 090IWS1123B), performs control to transmit the second symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 090 IWS 1124B). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (step 090IWS1130B).

When the second variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first special symbol display device 4A is deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol (step 090IWS1125B). Whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing, It can be determined by confirming whether or not a first big hit flag indicating that a big hit will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol is set.

If the first special symbol display device 4A does not derive and display the big winning symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first special symbol display device 4A derives and displays the small winning symbol (step 090IWS1126B). Whether or not the small winning symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not a first small hit flag indicating that a small hit will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol is set. If the first special symbol display device 4A does not derive and display the small winning symbol, the process is terminated as it is.

If the first special symbol display device 4A is deriving and displaying a small winning symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol being executed will result in a big winning (step 090IWS1127B). . It should be noted that whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol being executed will result in a big win can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second big win flag is set. If the variation display of the second special symbol being executed does not result in a big hit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the variation display of the second special symbol being executed results in a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is the 10R probability variable big hit B or the 10R probability variable big hit C (step 090IWS1128B). Whether or not the 10R probability variable jackpot B or the 10R probability variable jackpot C can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step 090IWS 63B. If it is the 10R probability variable jackpot B or the 10R probability variable jackpot C, the process is terminated as it is.

When the big hit pattern is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A (Y of step 090IWS1125B), or when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed (Y of step 090IWS1126B), 10R probability variable big hit B or 10R probability variable big hit C (that is, the 2R normal jackpot) is being executed (Y in step 090IWS1127B, N in step 090IWS1128B), the CPU 103 instructs the effect control CPU 120 to perform the second Control is performed to transmit a forced pattern confirmation designation command (step 090IWS1129B). In this case, if the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (step 090IWS1130B).

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS1125B to S1129B, in this characteristic part 090IW, 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 the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit. In this case, when the variable display of the second special symbol that results in a normal jackpot (in this example, a 2R normal jackpot) is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol is displayed. A situation in which a big hit or a small hit occurs at the same time with the second special symbol is prevented. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, when the second special symbol variation display is forced out, the decoration symbol variation is based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 090IWS1129B. As a result of the display, control is performed so as to forcibly stop and display the lost pattern.

In this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, the probability variation big hit (in this example, 10R probability variation big hit B or 10R probability variation big hit C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the second special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see Y in step 090IWS1128B), but in this case, the variation of the first special symbol Based on the fact that the display has become a small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small win opening pre-processing (step S126), and the game shifts to a small win game. Therefore, after the next timer interrupt, step 090IWS1120B is determined as N, steps 090IWS1121B to S1130B are skipped, and step 090IWS1122B of the second variable time timer is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit and the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes a probability variable big hit is being executed, the second variation time timer is set during the small winning game. is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small winning game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted.

Further, in this example, it is a case where the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, and during the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes a loss or a small hit. If there is, the second special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see N in step 090IWS1127B). Therefore, even when the variation display of the first special symbol results in a small win and the variation display of the second special symbol that results in a loss or a small win is being executed, the second variation is performed during the small win game. When the update of the time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed, and the small winning game is finished, the update of the second variable time timer is resumed.

By constructing as described above, the remaining second reserved memory can be consumed in the normal state after the end of the first KT state (after the end of the time saving state), and the occurrence of a big hit at unintended timing when the player is absent. can be suppressed.

In addition, a variable winning ball device for the first special symbol is provided below the winning ball device 6A (first start winning hole), and a winning ball device for the second special symbol ( A game machine configured to provide a starting winning hole which is not a variable winning ball device, and configured to shift to a normal state via a time saving state of a first special pattern after the end of a second KT state (small winning RUSH). , As described above, a configuration may be applied in which the variable display of the second special symbol is forced out. In this case, since the variation efficiency of the first special symbol increases, the frequency of occurrence of small hits based on the variation display of the first special symbol also increases. To further suppress the occurrence of a big hit at an unintended timing in the absence of a player by increasing the frequency of playing, suppressing the occurrence of the variable display of the second special pattern based on the second reserved memory in the normal state. can be done.

FIG. 9-18 is a flow chart showing the second special symbol stop processing. In the second special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 causes the second special symbol display device 4B to derive and display the second special symbol stop symbol (step 090IWS2014B). In this case, if the second compulsory design decision designation command is transmitted in step 090IWS1129B of the second special design variation process, regardless of the determination result at the start of variation, the second special design is forced as a stop design. Derivation and display of the target missing pattern.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step 090IWS2015B). When the second jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 090IWS2028B). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the process proceeds to step 090IWS2016B as it is.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot start flag (step 090IWS2016B). Also, the CPU 103 clears the second big hit flag (step 090IWS2017B).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed indicator 26 (step 090IWS2018B), and performs control to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2019B). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2027B.

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS2018B and S2019B, in this example, lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started when a big hit is achieved in the variation display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 17 (big winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is advantageous for the player to perform the right-handed operation during the big win game. , and the right-handed indicator 26 is illuminated.

When the second big hit flag is not set (N of step 090IWS2015B), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second small hit flag is set (step 090IWS2020B). When the 2nd small hit flag is set, control which transmits the small hit start specification command vis-a-vis production control CPU120 is done (step 090IWS2021B). Also, the CPU 103 clears the second small hit flag (step 090IWS2022B).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 090IWS2023B). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right hitting indicator 26 (step 090IWS 2024B), and the right for the effect control CPU 120 Control is performed to transmit a lighting start designation command (step 090IWS2025B).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning opening pre-processing (step 090IWS2026B). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2027B.

By executing the processes of steps 090IWS2024B and S2025B, in this example, lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started when a small hit occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is better for the player to perform the right-handed operation during the small winning game. Advantageously, the hit right indicator 26 is lit.

However, in this example, even if a small hit is obtained in the variable display of the second special symbol, the right-handed indicator 26 should already be on during the KT state. Therefore, in this example, by performing the determination processing of step 090IWS2023B, if a small hit occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol during the KT state, the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is overlapped and started. or a right-handed lighting start designation command is not performed.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step 090IWS2027B).

FIG. 9-19 is a flow chart showing a role product control normal process (step S120) in the role product control process process. In the role product control normal process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the jackpot start flag is set (step 090IWS2101). If the jackpot start flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

If the jackpot start flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the jackpot start flag (step 090IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer before opening the big winning opening (step 090IWS2103), sets opening pattern data for round 1 according to the jackpot type (step 090IWS2104), and sets the round number counter indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot to "1". ' is set (step 090IWS2105).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 090IWS2106).

FIG. 9-20 is a flow chart showing the gate passage waiting process (step S121) in the accessory control process process. In the gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate switch 21 (step 090IWS2501). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is not input, the process is terminated. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103, if set, resets the probability variation flag, high base flag, special figure time saving flag, and clears the value of the high base number counter to 0 ( step 090 IWS 2502). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot start designation command (step 090IWS2503), and sets the value of the role control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 090IWS2504).

In this characteristic portion 090IW, the passage gate 41 is played instead of immediately starting the jackpot game when the jackpot pattern is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display of the second special pattern by executing the gate passage waiting process. On the condition that the ball passes and is detected by the gate switch 21, it is configured to shift to a big hit game.

FIG. 9-21 is a flow chart showing the process during jackpot opening (step S123) in the role product control process process. In the jackpot opening process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first count switch 23 is on (step 090IWS2401). If the first count switch 23 is in the ON state, that is, if the game ball that has entered the large winning opening is detected, the CPU 103 determines the winning number for counting the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening. The counter value is incremented by 1 (step 090IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2403).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 090IWS2406). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2409. If the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step 090IWS2407), and the opening time timer after the subtraction times out. (Step 090IWS2408). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When the value of the winning number counter is 10 (Y of step 090IWS2406) or when the opening time timer times out (Y of step 090IWS2408), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door. It stops and controls the big winning opening to be closed (step 090IWS2409). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a display command after opening the big winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 090IWS2410). Also, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step 090IWS2411).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release post-processing (step 090IWS2412).

FIG. 9-22 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process (step S125) in the role product control process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 090IWS2200), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2202. When the big win end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 sets the big win end display timer to display time corresponding to the time (big win end display time) during which the big win end display is performed on the image display device 5. A value is set (step 090IWS2201), and the process ends.

At step 090IWS2202, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer (step 090IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big win end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big win end display time has elapsed (step 090IWS2203). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 090IWS2203), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is a variable probability jackpot (step 090IWS2204). If it is a variable probability jackpot, the CPU 103 sets a variable probability flag and shifts to a variable probability state (high probability state) (step 090IWS2206).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether the type of the jackpot that has ended this time is the 10R probability variable jackpot A, the 10R probability variable jackpot B, or the 10R probability variable jackpot C (step 090IWS2207). Whether or not the 10R probability variable jackpot A, 10R probability variable jackpot B, or 10R probability variable jackpot C is, for example, the jackpot type stored in step 090IWS63A of the first special symbol normal process or step 090IWS63B of the second special symbol normal process. can be determined by checking If it is 10R probability variable big hit A, 10R probability variable big hit B, or 10R probability variable big hit C, CPU 103 sets a special figure time saving flag and shifts to KT state (step 090IWS2208). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2215. In the case of 10R variable probability jackpot A, 10R probability variable jackpot B, or 10R probability variable jackpot C, the high base flag is not set, so the high probability / low base state (high probability / 2nd KT state) will be controlled.

If none of the 10R probability variable jackpot A, the 10R probability variable jackpot B, or the 10R probability variable jackpot C, (that is, if the 10R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag to the high base state. Along with shifting (step 090IWS2212), set the special figure time saving flag and shift to KT state (step 090IWS2213). Also, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "50" (step 090IWS2214). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 10R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot, the game is controlled to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the normal role product control process (step 090IWS2215).

FIG. 9-23 is a flow chart showing a small hit end process (step S128) in the role product control process process. In the small-hit end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small-hit end display timer is set (step 090IWS2300), and when the small-hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 090IWS2302. When the small-hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 causes the small-hit end display timer to display corresponding to the time during which the small-hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 (small-hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 090IWS2301), and the process ends.

At step 090IWS2302, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer (step 090IWS2302). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small-hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small-hit end display time has elapsed (step 090IWS2303). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the small hit end display time has passed (Y of step 090IWS2303), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 090IWS2304). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 checks whether the right-handed indicator 26 is lit (step 090IWS2305). If the right-handed indicator 26 is lit, the CPU 103 performs control to end lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 090 IWS 2306), and transmits a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 090IWS2307).

In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the non-KT state, the lighting of the right hand indicator 26 is started at the start of the small win game (steps 090IWS2023B-S2025B). ), by executing the processing of steps 090IWS2304 to S2307, the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 ends at the end of the small winning game.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the normal role product control process (step 090IWS2308).

Here, the transition of the game state in this characteristic portion 090IW will be described. FIG. 9-24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state transitions in this characteristic portion 090IW. First, in the characteristic portion 090IW, in the low-probability/low-base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player shoots the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area (left hitting). 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 hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, a 10R probability variable big win A or a 10R normal big win mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9-24, when a 10R probability variable jackpot A occurs in the low probability/low base state, the state shifts to the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs (see steps 090IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 10R 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 (see steps 090IWS2212 to S2214).

After transitioning to the KT state (low-probability/high-base state, high-probability/low-base state), in this characteristic portion 090IW, the player shoots a game ball aiming at the right side of the game area ( right hand). 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 hit occurs in the KT state, a 10R probability variable big hit B, a 10R probability variable big hit C or a 2R normal big win mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9-24, in the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), when the 10R probability variable jackpot B or 10R probability variable jackpot C occurs, after the jackpot game ends, the high probability/low probability It shifts to the base state (high probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 090IWS2204 to S2208). 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 hit occurs or the 50-time variation display is completed (see steps 090IWS2212 to S2214). It should be noted that, in this characteristic portion 090IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 2R normal jackpot is 35% (see FIG. 9-2 (B)), so once the low probability/ 35% of the time the high base state is reached, the low probability/high base state loops. In addition, after the 10R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot occurs and the low probability / high base state occurs, if the 50 times of fluctuation display is completed without the next jackpot occurring, as shown in Fig. 9-24. As shown, it shifts to the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 090IWS69A-S73A, S69B-S73B).

As shown in FIG. 9-24, when a 10R variable probability big hit B or a 10R probability variable big hit C occurs in a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), after the big win game ends, a high probability/low probability It shifts to the base state (high probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 090IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of becoming the 10R probability variable big hit B or the 10R probability variable big hit C when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed is 65% (see FIGS. 9-2(D) and (E)), once the high-probability/low-base state is reached, the high-probability/low-base state loops at a rate of 65%. 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 hit occurs or the 50-time variation display is completed (see steps 090IWS2212 to S2214).

In addition, in FIG. 9-24, 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 the 10R probability variable jackpot B or the 10R probability variable jackpot C occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second 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. 9-24, 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 the 10R probability variable jackpot A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a 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. 9-24, 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 the 10R probability variable jackpot A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a 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.

9-25 to 9-27 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main substrate 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 090IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. The case where the two match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the command reception buffer stores the reception command, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 090IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 090IWS613). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 090IWS616), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 090IWS617). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 090IWS618).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step 090IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 090IWS620 ).

If the received effect control command is any of the design determination designation commands (first design determination designation command, second design determination designation command, first compulsory design determination designation command, second compulsory design determination designation command) (step 090IWS621 ), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 090IWS622). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the first compulsory design determination designation command is received, the first compulsory determination command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second compulsory design determination designation command is received, the second compulsory determination command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 090IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 090IWS624). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 090IWS625).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 090IWS626), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 090IWS627). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 090IWS628).

In this example, by executing the processes of steps 090IWS624 and S627, a right-handed display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the jackpot game.

If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step 090IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit start designation command reception flag (step 090IWS630).

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step 090IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit end designation command reception flag (step 090IWS632).

If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting start designation command (step 090IWS633), the production control CPU 120 sets a right-handed lighting flag indicating that the right-handed notification is performed (step 090IWS633A). Control is performed to start the lighting of the striking notification LED 37 (step 090IWS634).

If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting end designation command (step 090IWS635), the production control CPU 120 resets the right-handed lighting flag indicating that the right-handed notification is performed (step 090IWS635A). Control is performed to terminate the lighting of the striking notification LED 37 (step 090IWS636).

If the received effect control command is a low-probability/non-KT background designation command (step 090IWS637), the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the low-probability/non-KT state (for example, A blue background image) is controlled (step 090IWS638). Also, if the effect control CPU 120 is set, it resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step 090IWS639). After that, if it is displayed, the display of the acquired number display is ended (step 090IWS639A).

Winning number display is a display showing the value of the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of game balls in the special variable winning ball device 17 . In this characteristic part 090IW, the display of the winning number display is started based on the fact that the jackpot game state has been entered in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state), and the first to shift to the normal state (low probability/non-KT state). The display of the number of acquisitions ends at the start of the fluctuation of . In the meantime, the display of the number of wins is continuously displayed even during fluctuation, during the big winning game state, or during the small winning game state. That is, in this characterizing portion 090IW, the number of prize balls acquired in the big win game state and the small win game state is displayed as the win number display. During display of the winning number display, the value of the winning number display is updated each time a prize ball is paid out. For example, in a state where "100" is displayed as the value of the winning number display, when one game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 17 and 10 game balls are paid out as prize balls. , "110" is updated and displayed as the value of the acquired number display.

Note that the display period for displaying the number of wins is not limited to this. For example, as described above, the low probability/first KT state is a state in which it is not possible to obtain prize balls from a small hit. The value of is rarely updated. Therefore, it is possible to display the winning number display only in the fluctuation in the high probability/second KT state, the small winning game state, and the big winning game state.

In addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, the display start timing of the acquisition number display is the timing when the normal state (low probability/non-KT state) shifts to the jackpot game state (that is, the jackpot start timing). is not limited to For example, the types of jackpots that mainly occur in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state) are the 10R probability variable jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot, and in these jackpots, the same effects as in the KT state are performed after the 9th round. Therefore, the display of the number of acquisitions may be started from the start timing of the 9th round. After that, in the rounds (rounds 1 and 2 in the 10R probability variable big win B) in which the special variable winning ball device 17 is briefly opened in the high probability/second KT state, the small win game state and the big win game state, the display of the winning number continues. , it is possible to make it look as if the number of winning balls obtained in the small win game state is displayed.

If the received effect control command is a low probability/first KT background designation command (step 090IWS640), the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the low probability/first KT state (for example, A green background image) is displayed (step 090IWS641). In addition, the effect control CPU120 sets the first KT state flag (step 090IWS642), and if it is set, a high probability state flag indicating that it is in a high probability state, and a second indicating that it is in a second KT state. Reset the 2KT status flag (step 090IWS643).

If the received effect control command is a high probability/second KT background designation command (step 090IWS648), the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the high probability/second KT state (for example, A red background image) is controlled (step 090IWS649). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 090IWS650), and if set, resets the first KT state flag (step 090IWS651).

If the received production control command is a large winning opening winning designation command (step 090IWS652), the production control CPU 120 sets a large winning opening winning designation command reception flag indicating that the large winning opening winning designation command has been received ( step 090 IWS 653).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command, or executes a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 090IWS662 ). Then, the process proceeds to step 090IWS611.

In step 090IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the first effective starting winning designation command, a flag indicating that the first effective starting winning designation command has been received is set. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first suspension display corresponding to the first suspension storage based on the fact that the flag is set in the non-KT state in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). It is.

In step 090IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the second effective starting winning designation command, a flag indicating that the second effective starting winning designation command has been received is set. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second suspension display corresponding to the second suspension storage based on the fact that the flag is set in the KT state in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). is.

Although illustration is omitted, the effect control CPU 120 displays an active display corresponding to the variation of the decorative design when the variation of the decorative design is started, and a reserved display of the special design corresponding to the decorative design ( If it is in the non-KT state, it updates and displays the first pending display, and if it is in the KT state, it updates the second pending display. For example, the display is updated by erasing the first reserved display and shifting the remaining reserved displays one by one.

FIG. 9-28 is a flow chart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a variation pattern command is received (step 090IWS811). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined, for example, by setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command is received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). Then, in step 090IWS811, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the flag during right-handed lighting is set (step 090IWS812). If the right-handed lighting flag is not set (that is, if it is in a non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol. Confirm (step 090IWS813). If it is not a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is to be executed), the variable display start waiting process is ended as it is. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is executed), the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the effect control process flag to variable display start setting processing. (Step S171) is updated to a value corresponding to (Step 090IWS815).

If the right-handed lighting flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol. (step 090IWS814). If it is not a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is to be executed), the variable display start waiting process is terminated as it is. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed), the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the effect control process flag to variable display start setting processing. (Step S171) is updated to a value corresponding to (Step 090IWS815).

By executing the processing of steps 090IWS812 to S815, in this characteristic portion 090IW, when the non-KT state, the variable display of the decoration design is performed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the first special design. When it is executed and in the KT state, the variable display of the decorative design is executed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the second special design. In other words, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, if the KT state, or even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the non-KT state. , The variable display of the decorative pattern is not executed.

FIG. 9-29 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decoration pattern according to the result of the variable display (step 090IWS923). In step 090, IWS923, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be lost), the effect control CPU 120 has only the left, middle, and right decorative patterns that are completely mismatched, or only the left and right decorative patterns. A combination of matching reach-losing symbols is determined. Also, when a display result 2 designation command or a display result 5 designation command is received (when it is determined as a 10R probability variable jackpot A or 10R normal jackpot), the left, middle and right decorative patterns are even-numbered patterns. Decide on a combination. In addition, when the display result 4 designation command is received (when the 10R probability variable jackpot C is determined), a combination of symbols in which left, middle, and right decoration symbols are "7" symbols is determined. Further, when the display result 6 designation command is received (when the 2R normal jackpot is determined), a combination of patterns in which left, middle and right decorative patterns are even-numbered patterns is determined. Also, when a display result 3 designation command or a display result 7 designation command is received (when it is determined as a 10R probability variable jackpot B or a small hit), a combination of decorative patterns of a small hit pattern (for example, "135") to decide.

Next, the effect control CPU 120, based on the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be used and the notice effect When execution of mini-character announcement effect, group announcement effect) has been decided, a process table corresponding to the announcement effect decided to be executed is selected (step 090IWS928).

Although not shown in the drawings, the effect control CPU 120 provides a notice effect (for example, a dialog notice effect, a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, a group A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect), and settings are made according to the lottery result.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the process table selected at step 090IWS928 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step 090IWS929). Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers, etc.) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, character action data 1). 8L, 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS930). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . In addition, it outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the LED control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time to the decoration design variation time timer and starts the decoration design variation time timer (step 090IWS931). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 090IWS932).

FIG. 9-30 is a flow chart showing the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 090IWS8101), and subtracts 1 from the value of the decoration symbol fluctuation time timer (step 090IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 090IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 090IWS8104). Based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory action data, the control state for the effect device is changed (step 090IWS8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the right-handed lighting flag is set (step 090IWS8106). If the right-handed lighting flag is not set (that is, if it is in a non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 receives the first symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the first confirmation command reception flag is is set) (step 090IWS8107). If the first symbol determination designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 090IWS8114.

If the first symbol confirmation designation command is not received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is received (for example, whether or not the first forced confirmation command reception flag is set). is confirmed (step 090IWS8108). If the first compulsory symbol determination designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 090IWS8113.

If the right-handed lighting flag is set in step 090IWS8106 (that is, if it is in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 receives the second symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the second confirmation command reception flag is set) (step 090IWS8111). If the second symbol determination designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step 090IWS8114.

If the second symbol confirmation designation command is not received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is received (for example, whether or not the second forced confirmation command reception flag is set). is confirmed (step 090IWS8112). If the second compulsory design determination designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 performs processing to replace the stop design of the decorative design determined in step 090IWS923 of the variable display start setting process with the lost design (step 090IWS8113). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S173) (step 090IWS8114).

When the first compulsory pattern confirmation designation command is not received at step 090IWS8108, or when the second compulsory design confirmation designation command is not received at step 090IWS8112, the effect control CPU 120 uses the decoration design variation time timer. has timed out (step 090IWS8115). If the decoration design fluctuation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for standby effect (step 090IWS8116). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 090IWS8117).

In this example, as already explained, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit, and when the variation display of the first special symbol, which is a loss, a small hit, or a probability variable big hit, is being executed. During the small winning game, the updating of the first variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Further, when the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit, and when the variation display of the second special symbol, which is a loss, a small hit, or a probability variable big hit, is being executed, during the small winning game. , the update of the second variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. The fact that the decoration design variation time timer timed out in step 090IWS8115 without receiving any design confirmation designation command means that the update of the first variation time timer or the second variation time timer is interrupted in this way, and the first This is the case where the variable display of the special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed. In this case, in this example, by executing the processing of steps 090IWS8116 and S8117, the effect is switched to the standby effect. The standby effect is continued until the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol ends. Note that the "standby effect" is, for example, a temporary stop state effect in which the left, middle, and right decorative patterns on the image display device 5 are shaken or slightly fluctuated.

It should be noted that, for example, in the image display device 5, for example, when the variable display of the system small pattern or the fourth pattern is also executed, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the first special When the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol is continuously performed, the variable display of these system small symbols and the fourth symbol is also continuously performed. Then, when the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is restarted and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finally stopped and displayed, these system small symbols and the fourth symbol are displayed. The variable display is also stopped.

FIG. 9-31 is a flowchart showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the jackpot symbol is being displayed as the stop symbol of the decoration symbol is set (step 090IWS9701). . If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step 090IWS9706. In this characterizing part 090IW, when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol, a stop symbol display flag 1 is set at step 090IWS9705. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the performance during the big win is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the jackpot symbols have been confirmed and displayed but the effect during the jackpot has not yet been executed. Go to step 090IWS9706 without executing.

If the stop design display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop design display flag 2 indicating that the small winning design is displayed as the stop design of the decoration design is set. (Step 090IWS9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step 090IWS9716. In this characterizing portion 090IW, when a small winning design is displayed as a stop design of the decoration design, a stop design display flag 2 is set at step 090IWS9715. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when executing the effect during the small winning. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small winning symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but since the effect during the small winning has not yet been executed, the decorative symbol stop symbol of step 090IWS9703 is displayed. Go to step 090IWS9716 without executing any process.

If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 120 displays the left, middle, and right decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. , small winning symbols) are controlled to be displayed (step 090IWS9703). It should be noted that when the first compulsory design decision designation command or the second compulsory design decision designation command is received and the process of replacing with the lost design is executed in steps 090IWS 8109 and S 8113 , in step 090IWS 9703, the effect control CPU 120 is the design of the lost design. is displayed.

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 090IWS9703 (Y of step 090IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 090IWS9705).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received (step 090IWS9706). When the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 090IWS9707).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit (step 090IWS9710). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 090IWS9711), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with the data 1 and character object action data 1), control of the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS9712).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the number of acquisitions if it is not being displayed (step 090IWS9712A), and updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process (step S176) during the big hit (step 090IWS9713).

If the jackpot pattern is not confirmed and displayed in the processing of step 090IWS9703 (N of step 090IWS9704), if the small winning pattern is confirmed and displayed in the processing of step 090IWS9703 (Y of step 090IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 stops. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 090IWS9715).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a small hit start designation command is received (step 090IWS9716). When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 090IWS9717).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the small winning effect (step 090IWS9722). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 090IWS9723), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with the data 1 and character object action data 1), control of the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS9724).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process (step S174) during the small hit (step 090IWS9725).

When the big hit pattern or the small hit pattern is not displayed in the process of step 090IWS9703 (that is, when the losing pattern is displayed) (N of step 090IWS9704 and N of step 090IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 090IWS9726).

FIGS. 9-32 and 9-33 are flowcharts showing the effect processing (step S176) during the big hit in the effect control process processing. In the big winning effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a big winning prize indicating that it has received a display command during the opening of the big winning prize port (a command indicating that the opening of the big winning prize port has started (that the round has started)). It is checked whether or not the open mouth flag is set (that is, whether or not the large winning mouth open display command is received) (step 090IWS1901). When the large winning opening open flag is not set (N of step 06IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 issues a specified command after opening the large winning opening (finishing the opening of the large winning opening (finishing the round) command) is set (step 090IWS1902).

When the flag after opening the big winning opening is not set (N of step 090IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot has ended is set ( step 090 IWS 1903).

When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (N of step 090IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 090IWS1911), and the effect device (image display Device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) are controlled (step 090IWS1912).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the winning number display when the command reception flag is set by winning the big prize (steps 090IWS1912A, S1912B). Specifically, the value obtained by adding a predetermined number (the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the fact that one game ball has won the special variable prize ball device 17. For example, 10) to the value of the winning number display before updating is newly added. Update as a value for the display of the number of acquisitions.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step 090IWS1913), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 090IWS1914). That is, it switches to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory action data) set in the process table. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step 090IWS1915).

When the big winning mouth open flag is set (Y in step 090IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big winning mouth open flag (step 090IWS1916) and selects the process table according to the round effect. (step 090IWS1921).

Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 090IWS1922), and the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, role product operation data 1). (Image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, LEDs such as game effect lamp 9, movable body 32, etc.) are controlled (step 090IWS1923). As described above, in the 9th and 10th rounds of the 10R variable variable jackpot A, the 1st and 2nd rounds of the 10R variable variable jackpot B, and the 9th and 10th rounds of the 10R normal jackpot, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened and synchronized. In these rounds, the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 is short. (The number of winning prizes is, for example, 9). It is unlikely that the special variable winning ball device 17 will win a prize (the round will end before the opening time ends), so the elapse from the round start timing By controlling the lighting/extinguishing of the opening notification LED 090IW01 according to the time, the opening notification LED 090IW01 is lit in synchronization with the opening of the variable winning ball device 17 . For example, if it is 10 rounds of 10R probability variable jackpot A, the elapsed time from the round start timing is 0 seconds, 1.7 seconds, 3.4 seconds, 0.2 seconds from the timing of 13.6 seconds Open notification LED090IW01 By turning on, the opening and synchronization of the special variable winning ball device 17 are achieved. In addition, the opening/closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 is directly monitored, and when the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened, processing is performed to light the opening notification LED 090IW01, and when the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed, it is opened. A process of turning off the notification LED 090IW01 may be performed.

Further, when the flag after opening the large winning opening is set in step 090IWS1902 (Y in step 090IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 resets the flag after opening the large winning hole (step 090IWS1930), and responds to the interval effect. A display control command is transmitted to the second effect control microcomputer 21IW02 (step 090IWS1931). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the interval effect corresponding to the jackpot type (step 090IWS1931).

Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 090IWS1932), and the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, role product operation data 1). (Image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) are controlled (step 090IWS1933).

Also, when the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in step 090IWS1903 (Y in step 090IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 090IWS1940). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (step 090IWS1941).

Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (step 090IWS1946). Then, the effect control CPU 120 operates according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, character action data 1). 8L, 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS1947). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S177) (step 090IWS1948).

FIG. 9-34 and FIG. 9-35 are flowcharts showing the effect processing (step S174) during the small hit in the effect control process. In the small-hit middle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets a small-hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small-hit start designation command (a command indicating that the opening of the big winning opening has started) is received. is confirmed (step 090IWS1951). When the small hit start designation command reception flag is not set (N of step 06IWS1951), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the small hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit has ended is set. Confirm (step 090IWS1952).

When the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set (N of step 090IWS1952), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 090IWS1961), and the effect device (image Display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) are controlled (step 090IWS1962).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the winning number display when the command reception flag is set by winning the big prize (steps 090IWS1962A, S1962B). Specifically, the value obtained by adding a predetermined number (the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the fact that one game ball has won the special variable prize ball device 17. For example, 10) to the value of the winning number display before updating is newly added. Update as a value for the display of the number of acquisitions.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step 090IWS1963), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 090IWS1964). That is, it switches to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory action data) set in the process table. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step 090IWS1965).

When the small hit start designation command reception flag is set (Y of step 090IWS1951), the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit start designation command reception flag (step 090IWS1966), and responds to the effect during the small hit opening. Select the process table (step 090IWS1971).

Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 090IWS1972), and the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, role product operation data 1). (Image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) are controlled (step 090IWS1973).

Also, when the small hit end designation command reception flag is set in step 090IWS1952 (Y of step 090IWS1952), the effect control CPU 120 resets the small hit end designation command reception flag (step 090IWS1980). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the small winning end effect (step 090IWS1981).

Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (step 090IWS1982). Then, the effect control CPU 120 operates according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, character action data 1). 8L, 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 090IWS1983). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (step S175) (step 090IWS1998).

FIGS. 9-36 and 9-37 are timing charts for comparing the case where the continuation suggestion effect is executed in the second KT state and the case where the rush suggestion effect is executed in the jackpot game state.

FIG. 9-36(A) is a timing chart when the continuous suggestive effect is executed in the second KT state. For example, in the second KT state, as shown in timings A1 and A2, all fluctuations other than the big hit result in a small hit. The second variation pattern #11) and the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds due to the small winning game state are alternately performed. During that time, the image display device 5 displays the characters "KT Rush!" indicating the second KT state even during fluctuation or during the small winning game state.

Then, the variation of the second variation pattern #13 is started at the timing A2. At this time, a continuous success effect is performed as a variable effect. Specifically, after an effect is performed to encourage the movement control of the movable body 32 to the advance position by displaying the characters "KT ends when the object falls" on the image display device 5, the change is performed from a predetermined timing A3. The character "KT rush continues!"

FIG. 9-36(B) is a timing chart in the case of executing the rush success effect in the 10R probability variable jackpot A. FIG. For example, as shown in timings B1-B2, during a period of timings B1-B2 in which the special variable winning ball device 17 is repeatedly opened for a short period of time, characters "KT rush!" are displayed on the image display device 5. FIG.

Then, at timing B2, the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed, and a successful entry effect is performed. Specifically, after performing an effect to encourage the movement control of the movable body 32 to the advance position by displaying the characters "If the object falls, the KT ends" on the image display device 5, the last character is displayed from a predetermined timing B3. The character "KT rush continues!"

In this way, when executing the continuous success effect in the 2KT state (see FIG. 9-36 (A)), and when executing the rush success effect in the 10R probability variable jackpot A (see FIG. 9-36 (B)) However, since the display image of the image display device 5 and the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 17 are the same, it is difficult for the player to distinguish which state the player is in just by looking at it. .

In addition, it is desirable that the execution period of the continuous success effect and the execution period of the rush success effect be the same.

FIG. 9-37(A) is a timing chart when the continuation failure effect is executed in the second KT state. For example, at timings C1 to C2, the variation of the special symbol over 1.5 seconds (second variation pattern #11) and the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 due to the small winning game state over 0.2 seconds are repeated, Even during fluctuation or during the small winning game state, the characters "KT rush!" are displayed on the image display device 5 to indicate the second KT state.

Then, at timing C2, the variation of the second variation pattern #16 is started. At this time, a continuation failure effect is performed as a variable effect. Specifically, after performing an effect to encourage the movement control of the movable body 32 to the advance position by displaying the characters "If the object falls, the KT ends" on the image display device 5, the movable body 32 can be moved at a predetermined timing C3. The movement of the body 32 is controlled to the advance position, and the characters "KT rush end..." are displayed on the image display device 5 in the period from the subsequent timing C4 to the timing C5 when the jackpot game state of the 2R normal jackpot ends. .

FIG. 9-37(B) is a timing chart in the case of executing the rush failure effect in the 10R normal jackpot. For example, as shown in timings D1-D2, during the period of timings D1-D2 when the special variable winning ball device 17 is repeatedly opened for a short period of time, the characters "KT rush!" are displayed on the image display device 5. FIG.

Then, at the timing D2, the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed, and a failed entry performance is performed. Specifically, by displaying on the image display device 5 the characters "KT ends when the object falls", the movable body 32 is moved to the advance position after an effect is performed, and then at a predetermined timing D3. The movement of the body 32 is controlled to the advance position, and the characters "KT rush end..." are displayed on the image display device 5 in the period from the subsequent timing D43 to the timing D5 when the last short opening is finished.

In this way, in the case of executing the continuous failure effect in the 2KT state (see FIG. 9-37 (A)), and in the case of executing the rush failure effect in the 10R normal jackpot (see FIG. 9-37 (B)) Since the display image of the image display device 5 and the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 17 are the same, at a glance, the player cannot tell whether the continuation failure effect has been performed in the 2nd KT state, or whether the 10R normal It is difficult to discriminate whether or not the rush failure performance is performed in the big hit.

The opening mode of the last special variable winning ball device 17 in the 10 rounds of the 10R normal jackpot is the same as the 2R normal jackpot (opening for 4 seconds twice and closing for 1.5 seconds between them). ), it may be made more difficult for the player to determine whether the continuous failure effect is performed in the 2KT state or the rush failure effect is performed in the 10R normal jackpot.

In addition, it is desirable that the execution period of the continuation failure effect and the execution period of the rush failure effect be the same.

As described above, according to the characteristic portion 090IW, a predetermined game is performed, and an advantageous state (in this example, a big win game state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state (this example Then, a gaming machine that can be controlled between a small winning game state), a non-special state (non-KT state in this example), and a special state (this In the example, KT state) and controllable state control means (in this example, the part that executes steps 090IWS2208 and S2213 in the game control microcomputer 100), and a predetermined period of advantage (in this example, 10R probability variable jackpot 9th and 10th rounds in A and 10R normal jackpots, 1st and 2nd rounds in 10R probability variable jackpots B) and a specific production state (in this example, the execution state of KT rush production) in a special state Controllable production state control Means (in this example, in the production control CPU 120, by performing steps 090IWS930 and S8105, the KT rush production is performed during the fluctuation of the second KT state, and by performing steps 090IWS9724 and S1962, the KT rush production is performed during the small hit game state , and by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, 10R probability variable jackpot A, 10R probability variable jackpot B, and KT rush performance during normal jackpot), and in advantageous state, control to special state after the end of the advantageous state A special suggestive effect execution means (in this example, a step By performing 090IWS9712, S1912, it is determined whether or not the special state ends in the 10R variable variable jackpot A and the part that performs the rush suggestion production (rush success production, rush failure production) during the 10R normal jackpot) and the special state. End suggestion effect execution means (in this example, step 090IWS930, S8105 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive end suggestion effect (in this example, a continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect)) , the special suggestive effect and the end suggestive effect are executed in the same or similar manner (see FIGS. 9-36 and 9-37). ). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the feeling of disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the state.

For example, if the special state ends immediately after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state (for example, although it is controlled to the 2KT state after the big hit game state, the 2R normal jackpot occurs in the first variation. If the second KT state ends), it is assumed that the player will be greatly disappointed. Therefore, by making it difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after the control was made to the special state after the end of the advantageous state, the player is discouraged. The degree of discouragement can be reduced.

In addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, the rush suggestion effect (successful rush effect, failed rush effect) and the continuation suggestion effect (continuous success effect, continuation failure effect) are performed in the same manner. If it is difficult for the player to distinguish whether it is a rush suggestive effect (rush success effect, rush failure effect) or a continuous suggestive effect (continuous success effect, continuous failure effect), it will not be completely the same. Instead, it may have a similar aspect. For example, the timing and movement speed for movement control of the movable body 32, the size, color, character font, transparency, effect Even if the presence or absence of the entry suggestion effect (successful rush effect, failure failure effect) and the continuation suggestion effect (continuous success effect, continuation failure effect) are different, if it is difficult for the player to distinguish the difference good.

It should be noted that "similar" in this characteristic part 090IW is a concept indicating that the aspects of a plurality of events are so close that it is difficult for the player to distinguish between them.

It should be noted that the characteristic portion 090IW can be changed between a first state (open state in this example) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (closed state in this example) that is more disadvantageous than the first state. variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17); and variable winning control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100, A portion for controlling the opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 common to the big winning game state and the small winning game state. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the feeling of disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the state.

Further, according to the characteristic part 090IW, the specific effect execution means (in this example, the effect By performing steps 090IWS9724 and S1962 in the control CPU 120, the opening notification LED 090IW01 is lit during the small winning game state, and by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, 10R probability variable big hit A, 10R probability variable big hit B, and 10R normal big hit. ), and the specific effect execution means can execute a specific effect when it is controlled to a special state and when it is controlled to a specific effect state in an advantageous state. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 is the period during the jackpot game state in which the KT rush effect is being executed from the second KT state (9 rounds and 10 rounds in the 10R probability variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot, 10R probability variable jackpot B 1st round and 2nd round), the opening notification LED 090IW01 is lit). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, thereby improving interest.

In addition, according to the characteristic portion 090IW, the specific effect executing means does not execute the specific effect when it is not controlled to the specific effect state in the advantageous state (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the KT rush effect). (The opening notification LED 090IW01 is not lit during the period when it is not being executed.) As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, thereby improving interest.

Further, according to the characteristic part 090IW, the movable body (movable body 32 in this example) is provided, and the special suggestion effect execution means uses the movable body to perform the special suggestion effect (see FIG. 9-37(B)). , the end suggesting effect executing means performs the end suggesting effect using the movable body (see FIG. 9-37(A)). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was ended after being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to suppress the feeling of disappointment when the special state is not controlled after the end of the state.

In addition, by performing a production using the common movable body 32 in the rush suggestion production (rush success production, rush failure production) and the continuation suggestion production (continuation success production, continuation failure production), the interest is improved and it is suitable. Suggestion production can be performed.

In addition, although it was decided to perform an effect using the common movable body 32 for the rush suggestion effect (successful rush effect, failure to enter effect) and the continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect), the same mode is used. It is not necessary to operate the movable body 32, and for example, the movement control distance and period may be different.

Also, although the description of the characteristic portion 090IW is omitted, an effect image corresponding to the movement of the movable body 32 may be displayed on the image display device 5 . In addition, a common image may be displayed as an effect image corresponding to the motion of the movable body in the impingement suggestion effect (successful rush effect, failed rush effect) and the continuation suggestion effect (continuation success effect, continuation failure effect). . This makes it more difficult to discriminate whether the executed production was a rush suggestion production (rush success production, rush failure production) or a continuation suggestion production (continuation success production, continuation failure production). can.

In addition, in this characteristic part 090IW, the effect using the common movable body 32 is performed for the rush suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect, but other common members (the image display device 5 and the operation member (stick) that prompts the operation) The controller 31A and the push button 31B)) may be used to perform the rush suggestion effect and the continuation suggestion effect.

In addition, according to this characteristic part 090IW, in the first period in the advantageous state (in this example, the 10R variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot 1 round to 8 rounds), the advantageous state exclusive production (in this example, the big hit celebration production) (In this example, a part that performs a big hit blessing effect by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912 in the effect control CPU 120), and the effect state control means is after the first period. In the second period (in this example, the 9th and 10th rounds of the 10R variable probability jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot), it is possible to control to a specific performance state (see FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4). As a result, the amusement of the game can be improved.

Also, in the characteristic part 090IW, the effect state control means, when controlling to an advantageous state in a non-special state (in this example, when controlling to a 10R variable probability jackpot A or 10R normal jackpot in a non-KT state), in the advantageous state , the second period after the first period (in this example, 10R variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot rounds 1 to 8) (in this example, 10R variable jackpot A and 9 rounds and 10 rounds in 10R normal jackpot) ) can be controlled to a specific production state, and when controlling to an advantageous state in a special state (in this example, when controlling to 10R probability variable jackpot B in KT state), in the advantageous state, the first period (this example In the 3rd to 10th rounds in the 10R probability variable jackpot B), it is possible to control to a specific production state in the third period (in this example, 1 round and 2 rounds in the 10R probability variable jackpot B) (in this example , By performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, the production control CPU 120 performs a big hit blessing production in the 1st to 8th rounds in the 10R probability variable jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot, and performs a KT rush production in the 9th and 10th rounds. , KT rush production is performed in the 1st and 2nd rounds in the 10R fixed variable big hit B, and the big hit blessing production is performed in the 3rd to 10th rounds). As a result, the interest in the game can be improved by making the boundaries between the states when transitioning from the advantageous state to the special state and when transitioning from the special state to the advantageous state seamless.

In addition, according to the characteristic portion 090IW, the special state does not end after the execution of the special suggestive effect (in this example, successful entry effect) suggesting that the special state will be controlled after the end of the advantageous state. A common effect (in this example, the effect of displaying the characters "KT rush continued!" Executable common effect execution means (in this example, by performing steps 090IWS930, S8105, S9724, and S1962 in the effect control CPU 120, during the fluctuation of the second KT state and during the small hit game state, after the continuous success effect " KT rush!” is displayed on the image display device 5, and by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, the character “KT rush continues!” 5) is provided. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, thereby improving interest.

In addition, as described above, according to the characteristic portion 090IW, a predetermined game is performed, and an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player and a special state that is different from the advantageous state ( In this example, the game machine is controllable between a small winning game state) and a first state (open state in this example) that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is more disadvantageous than the first state ( In this example, the variable winning means (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17) that can be changed between the closed state) and the variable winning control means that controls the variable winning means to the first state in the advantageous state and special state In this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that controls the opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 common to the big win game state and the small win game state) and a non-special state (non-KT state in this example) And a state control means (in this example, step 090IWS2208, S2213 in the game control microcomputer 100) that is controllable to a special state (KT state in this example) that is more frequently controlled to a special state than the non-special state ) and a predetermined period of advantageous state (in this example, 9 rounds and 10 rounds in 10R probability variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot, 1 round and 2 rounds in 10R probability variable jackpot B) and a specific production in the special state State (in this example, execution state of KT rush effect) effect state control means (in this example, in effect control CPU 120, by performing steps 090IWS930, S8105, KT rush effect during fluctuation of second KT state Then, by performing steps 090IWS9724 and S1962, a KT rush effect is performed during a small winning game state, and by performing steps 090IWS9712 and S1912, a 10R probability variable big hit A, a 10R probability variable big hit B, and a KT rush effect during a 10R normal big hit. The variable winning control means includes a long-term mode in which the period of the first state is long (in this example, an open mode in which the open period is 4 seconds, 9 seconds, or 27 seconds); The variable winning means is set to the first state in any mode including a short-term mode in which the period of being in the first state is shorter than the long-term mode (in this example, an open mode in which the open period is 0.2 seconds). (In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 opens the special variable winning ball device 17 for a predetermined period in the jackpot game state by performing steps S122 and S123 (see FIGS. 9-3 to 9-5) , step By performing S126 and S127, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the small winning game state (see FIG. 9-5 (F))), At least in the special state, variable winning in a short-term mode The means is controlled to the first state, and when it is controlled to the specific effect state in the advantageous state, the variable winning means is controlled to the first state in a short period of time (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 , By performing steps S126 and S127, the special variable winning ball device 17 is released for 0.2 seconds in the small winning game state (see FIG. 9-5 (F)), and by performing steps S122 and S123, in the big winning game state The special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds during the execution of the KT rush effect (see FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4)). As a result, a plurality of states can be associated with each other, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In the characteristic part 090IW, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds in the small winning game state, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds during the execution of the KT rush effect in the big winning game state. In other words, the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the small winning game state and the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 during execution of the KT rush effect in the big winning game state are the same length. However, it is determined whether the special state was not controlled after the end of the advantageous state, or whether the special state was terminated after the end of the advantageous state was controlled to the special state. It is not limited to this as long as it is not easy for the person to distinguish. For example, even if the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the small winning game state is set to 0.2 seconds, and the opening period of the special variable winning ball device 17 during execution of the KT rush effect in the big winning game state is set to 0.3 seconds. Any error that makes it difficult for the player to determine whether the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 is due to a small winning game state or a big winning game state is excluded. is not.

Further, in the characteristic part 090IW, a variable display is performed, and a predetermined display result (in this example, a small winning pattern) is derived as a display result of the variable display. The variable winning control means controls at least a part of the variable display period of the variable display from which the predetermined display result is derived in the special state (in this example, it corresponds to the second variation pattern #11 in the case of a small win in the KT state. Variable time of 1.5 seconds) and controls the variable winning means to the second state in the advantageous state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs steps S126 and S127, In the 10R variable probability jackpot A, 10R variable probability jackpot C and 10R normal jackpot, the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be closed for 1.5 seconds. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, thereby improving interest.

Further, in the characteristic part 090IW, the second variation pattern #11, which is the variation pattern with the highest selection rate, out of the plurality of variation patterns (second variation patterns #11 to #14) in the case of a small hit in the second KT state Over a period of the same length as the variable time corresponding to , the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to the closed state in the jackpot game state. As a result, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the special state is being controlled, so that the interest can be improved.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 090IW, when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advance position in the rush suggesting effect, the transition to the second KT state is not always performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in both the 10R probability variable jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot, the rush failure performance can be executed as the rush suggestion performance, and after the rush failure performance is executed, the rush suggestion post-execution performance can be executed, and the rush suggestion is executed. As a performance pattern of the post performance, a pattern that does not shift to the 2KT state (pattern for the 10R normal jackpot) and a pattern that shifts to the 2KT state (pattern for the 10R probability variable jackpot A) are provided. may be

Further, when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position in the continuation suggestion effect, the transition to the second KT state is not always made, but it is not limited to this. For example, the continuation failure performance can be executed as a continuation suggestion performance regardless of whether it is a 2R normal big win or a small win, and after the continuation failure performance is executed, the continuation suggestion after execution performance can be executed, and the continuation suggestion after execution performance can be executed. As performance patterns, a pattern for ending the 2KT state (pattern for 2R normal big win) and a pattern for continuing the 2KT state (pattern for small win) may be provided.

Also, the effect after execution of rush suggestion and the effect after execution of continuation suggestion may be performed in the same or similar manner. This makes it difficult to discriminate whether the second KT state was not controlled after the end of the big win game state or whether the second KT state ended after the control was made to the second KT state after the end of the big win game state. be able to.

Also, in the characteristic part 090IW, the normal state and two types of KT state (first KT state, second KT state) are provided, but at least the frequency of being controlled to a small hit is normal Non-special state (Normal state) and a special state (second KT state) in which the frequency of control for a small hit is higher than that in the non-special state are provided. For example, only the normal state and the second KT state may be provided.

In addition, as a type of jackpot that can occur in the second KT state, a special jackpot may be provided in which the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be opened in a short opening mode (open for 0.2 seconds) in all rounds. . In that case, by performing a KT rush effect as the big win effect in the special big win, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened and closed (fluctuations) according to the small win game state, or the special variable winning ball device 17 according to the special big win. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether it is the opening or closing of the , and the interest can be improved. In addition, as a special jackpot performance, it is a special mode that does not end the second KT state even though it is controlled to the second KT state. explain that the second KT state does not end in the invincible zone). As a result, it is internally controlled from the second KT state to the special jackpot game state, but it appears to the player that he has entered the invincible zone while the second KT state is continuing. It is possible to improve interest. If the special jackpot is a type of jackpot that is controlled to the second KT state after the end of the jackpot game state due to the special jackpot, the second KT state is not interrupted before and after the special jackpot (controlled to the jackpot). (without recognizing that it has been done).

In addition, in the characteristic portion 090IW, in the jackpot game state of 10R probability variable jackpot A and 10R normal jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened multiple times during one round. If the special variable winning ball device 17 is configured to be opened only once during one round, the player can easily recognize in which round the control is being performed. Even if the special variable winning ball device 17 is briefly opened in the round, it becomes clear that the opening is not the opening in the small winning game state in the second KT state but the opening in the big winning game state. Therefore, in the characteristic part 090IW, in the jackpot game state of the 10R probability variable jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened multiple times during one round, thereby recognizing in what round the control is performed. It is possible to make it difficult to recognize whether the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 is the opening in the small winning game state in the second KT state or the opening in the big winning game state.

In addition, in the characteristic part 090IW, in order to simplify the explanation, in the jackpot gaming state of the 10R probability variable jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot game state, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the 1st round to the 8th round is constant (one 3 times of 9 seconds per round), but not limited to this. For example, by adopting a more complicated opening mode, it is possible to make it more difficult to recognize in which round the control is being performed. For example, the opening period and number of openings of the special variable winning ball device 17 may be different for each round.

Further, in the characteristic portion 090IW, in the jackpot game state, no effect indicating which round is being controlled is performed. As a result, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to recognize in what round the control is being performed.

Also, in the characterizing portion 090IW, the decoration pattern is not changed in the second KT state. As a result, it is possible to make it more difficult for the player to recognize in what round the control is being performed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 090IW, since it was decided to execute a common KT rush effect during the fluctuation in the second KT state and during the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 due to the small winning game state, a predetermined period (10R probability variable The KT rush production is executed during the opening and closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the 9th and 10th rounds of the jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot, and the 1st and 2nd rounds of the 10R variable variable jackpot). It is not limited. For example, the effect A is performed during the fluctuation in the second KT state and during the closing of the special variable winning ball device 17 for a predetermined period during the big win, and during the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the small win game state and during the big win. Even if an effect B (a different effect from the effect A) is performed during the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 for a predetermined period, the effect of the special variable winning ball device 17 during the predetermined period during the variation in the second KT state and during the big win. The effect mode during closing is the same or similar, and the effect mode is the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 in the small win game state and the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 during a predetermined period during the big win. Since they are the same or similar, it can be difficult to recognize whether the opening/closing control of the special variable winning ball device 17 is based on the small winning game state or the big winning game state.

In addition, in the characteristic part 090IW, it is configured to execute the rush suggestion effect during the rounds of the 10R probability variable jackpot A and the 10R normal jackpot, but it is not limited to this, and for example, the rush suggestion effect is executed during the ending period. There may be. In that case, in round 10, the same round control as in round 9 (repeated control of opening the special variable winning ball device 17 for 0.2 seconds and closing it for 1.5 seconds) may be performed.

In addition, when the second special symbol is reserved and stored after the end of the jackpot game state, the variation of the second special symbol is performed immediately after the end of the ending period. Therefore, the big win game state is due to the 10R probability variable big win A (that is, the state is shifted to the second KT state after the big win game state), and the first fluctuation after the end of the big win game state is the small win fluctuation. If there is, it may be one in which the rush success effect is executed in the ending period and the small hit variation period. In this case, since the opening of the special variable winning ball device 17 occurs for 0.2 seconds immediately after performing the rushing success performance, it is determined whether the executed performance was the continuation suggestion performance or the rushing suggestion performance. becomes difficult for the player to recognize. In this case, it is desirable that the length of the total period of the ending period and the small hit fluctuation period is the same as the execution period (10 seconds) of the continuous suggestion effect in the second KT state.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 090IW, each round in the jackpot gaming state has a first condition that a predetermined period (a period predetermined for each jackpot type and round) elapses from the start of the round, and a predetermined number (for example, nine) of special It ends when any of the second conditions for winning to the variable winning ball device 17 is satisfied, but the rounds in which the rush suggestion effect is performed (10 rounds of 10R probability variable jackpot A, 10R normal jackpot) 10 rounds), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened three times over 0.2 seconds, and then the rush suggestion effect is performed. Since the opening period of is short, the second condition is not substantially met before the rush suggesting effect is performed.

Temporarily, in the round (10 rounds of 10R variable jackpot A, 10 rounds of 10R normal jackpot) in which the rush suggestion production is performed, if the second condition can be satisfied before the rush suggestion production is performed, the rush suggestion production is It may be performed during the ending period.

In addition, although the description of the characteristic part 090IW is omitted, it is configured to be able to set one of a plurality of setting values based on the setting operation, and the advantageous state is controlled based on the set setting value. (for example, a game machine provided with set values "1" to "6" and different jackpot probabilities depending on the set values) may be used. In addition, it may be configured to be able to execute a suggestive effect suggesting the set value that has been set.

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 ... Frame LED
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10... General winning port 11... Main board 12... Performance control board 13... Sound control board 14... LED control board 15... Relay board 17... Special variable winning ball device 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting Mouth switch 23... First count switch 24... Second count switch 30... Ball-hitting handle 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 32... Movable body 41... Pass gate 100... Microcomputer for game control 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game and controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player and a special state different from the advantageous state,
state control means capable of controlling a non-special state and a special state in which the special state is controlled more frequently than the non-special state;
an effect state control means capable of controlling a specific effect state in the predetermined period of the advantageous state and in the special state;
a special suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a special suggestive effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the special state after the advantageous state ends in the advantageous state;
an end-suggestion effect execution means capable of executing, in the special state, an end-suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the special state will end;
variable means capable of changing between a first state and a second state more disadvantageous than the first state;
a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when the variable means is controlled to the first state;
The special states include a first special state and a second special state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state,
In the second special state, it is possible to execute the specific effect of displaying the game value obtained based on the entry of the game medium into the variable means,
The special suggestive effect and the end suggestive effect can be executed in the same manner ,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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