JP7301770B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine capable of playing games.

As a gaming machine, a shooting device shoots game balls, which are game media, into a game area, and when the game balls enter a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuation”) identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is a specific display result, the game state (game There is a so-called pachinko machine configured to change the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player.

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

In a pachinko game 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 on the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. If you do, a "jackpot" will occur. It should be noted that the derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed after the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round. Moreover, the game in a round may be called a round game.

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

Among such gaming machines, there is one that is configured to be controllable to a special state in which the variable display of the second identification information can be easily executed. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that the end condition of the variable time reduction function is the number of small hits established that differs depending on the type of the small hit symbol. In addition, in Patent Document 2, the end condition of the "first open extension state" is that the small win of the "first small winning pattern" is won three times, and the end condition of the "second open extension state" is " It is described that the small winning of the "second small winning pattern" is won three times, and the termination condition of the "third open extended state" is that the small winning of the "third small winning pattern" is won three times. It is

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-130060 (Fig. 25) JP 2019-208654 A (paragraph 0076-0078)

As the special state, it is conceivable to configure the game medium to end the special state in which it is difficult for the game medium to pass through the specific area to a second special state in which control can be executed. However, when applied to the gaming machines described in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2, suitable control cannot be executed when controlling to the second special state and terminating the special state.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of executing suitable control when ending the special state by controlling to the second special state.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a pending storage means (for example, a first pending storage buffer, a second storage buffer), and variable display execution means (for example, for game control Steps 010 IWS110 ~ S113 in the microcomputer 100) and special state control means (eg, game control micro Steps 010IWS538, S542, S546, S549 in computer 100) and advantageous state control means (for example, game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player Step 010IWS117-S120) and special state control means (for example, step 010IWS114-S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, small winning game state) part) and an effect executing means capable of executing the effect (for example, a part that executes step S76 in the effect control CPU 120), and the special state control means executes the variable display of the second identification information In this case, it is easier to control the special state than when the variable display of the first identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), the first special symbol has a small hit probability 0%, and the second special symbol has a small hit probability of about 17.4%). 1 special state (for example, small win A) and a second special state (for example, small win B) in which it is difficult for the game medium to pass through the specific area, and variable display of the second identification information is executed. When the game medium is controlled to the first special state with a predetermined probability (for example, about 1/7), the advantageous state control means is based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area while being controlled to the first special state. control to an advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS456 to S462 when Y in step 010IWS455), and the special state control means, as a special state, than the reciprocal value of the predetermined probability A first special state (e.g., first high base state) controlled over a small number of variable display times (e.g., 1 time, 4 times) and a variable display number greater than the reciprocal of a predetermined probability (e.g., 99 times) a second special state (e.g., a second high base state) that is controlled over , and if controlled to the second special state while controlling to the first special state, the first If the second special state is controlled while controlling to the second special state without ending the special state, the second special state is ended (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is step 010IWS465 to S468), the effect executing means, when ending the first special state, if there is a pending memory corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state in the pending memory stored by the pending memory means , the effect (see FIGS. 8-39 and 8-40) to be executed after the end of the first special state, and the first special state in the hold storage stored by the hold storage means when the second special state ends The performance executed after the end of the second special state when there is a pending memory corresponding to the variable display controlled by the second special state (see FIGS. 8-35 to 8-38) is performed in a different performance mode. and According to such a configuration, the player can grasp the situation that the special state is controlled again after the second special state is ended, and when the special state is ended by controlling to the second special state. Suitable controls can be implemented.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in the characteristic part 010IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special variable winning ball apparatus in the characteristic part 010IW. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the characterizing part 010IW; It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a big-hit determination table and a small-hit determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit type determination table and a small hit type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the release pattern of the small winning game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table in the characteristic part 010IW. 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 an example of the special design process processing in the characteristic part 010IW. It is a flow chart which shows start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart showing a special symbol variation process. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit closing post-processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions in the characteristic part 010IW; 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; 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. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode when being controlled to a special effect mode in the first high base state; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode when the specific effect mode is controlled in the second high base state; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode when the specific effect mode is controlled in the second high base state; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode when the specific effect mode is controlled in the second high base state; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a presentation mode when a small hit B is obtained during the second high base state; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a presentation mode when a small hit B is obtained during the second high base state; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode in the case of executing an effect of switching from a specific effect mode to a special effect mode when a small hit A occurs during the second high base state; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode in the case of executing an effect of switching from a specific effect mode to a special effect mode when a small hit A occurs during the second high base state; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the mode of performance when there is a big win or a small win A among the remaining reserves at the start of the fluctuation of the small win B when the small win B occurs during the second high base state; . FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the mode of performance when there is a big win or a small win A among the remaining reserves at the start of the fluctuation of the small win B when the small win B occurs during the second high base state; . FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a presentation mode when a new big win or a remaining reserve of a small win A occurs after the start of a variation of the small win B when a small win B occurs during the second high base state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a presentation mode when a new big win or a remaining reserve of a small win A occurs after the start of a variation of the small win B when a small win B occurs during the second high base state. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a performance mode when the remaining hold after the end of the first high base state is a big hit or a small hit. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a performance mode when the remaining hold after the end of the first high base state is a big hit or a small hit.

(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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of decorative symbols 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 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 display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) is a "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depending 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 the ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed, 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, the odd-numbered decorative design is also called the probability variable design, and the even-numbered decorative design is also called the non-probable variable design (normal design). 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.

When 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 display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is 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 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. In addition, during the small-hit game state, some of the big-hit types (in the big-hit type of the big-hit game state in the same manner as the small-hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in which the subsequent game state is a high probability state) By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If 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 substrate 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 designates the game state before the power cut that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that designates the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . In addition, 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. In addition, 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, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. 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 display and extinguishing of the 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 programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like 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 010IW)
Next, the characterizing portion 010IW of this embodiment will be described. In this characterizing portion 010IW, the game state is controlled to either a normal state (non-high base state (low base state)) or a high base state. In this example, in the high base state, the average general pattern fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal pattern hit" in the general pattern game increases compared to the normal state. For example, in the normal state, the probability of hitting the normal pattern is 10%, while in the high base state, the probability of hitting the normal pattern is increased to 90%, and the game ball is placed in the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning hole). Easier to win. In addition, not only in such an aspect, for example, in the high base state, compared with the normal state, by extending the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B, the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) It may be configured so that the game ball can easily win a prize. In addition, in the high base state, the average special figure fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, so that the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning hole) is configured to make it easier for the game ball to win. You may

In this example, the second special symbol is likely to be variably displayed in the high base state. Since it is inserted, the high base state is a state that is easily controlled to the small winning game state.

(board configuration)
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic portion 010IW. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 010IW, in the game area, the first path of the flowing paths along which the game balls flow is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 when viewed from the front, and the game is played. A second route, which is different from the first route, is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the image display device 5 as viewed from the front.

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

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

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

A winning ball device 6A that constitutes a first start winning hole is provided as a structure into which game balls that are hit in the left game area of the game areas can enter.

Structures into which game balls hit into the right game area of the game areas can enter include a passage gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B that constitutes a second start winning opening, and a special variable winning opening that constitutes a special winning opening. A ball device 010IW17 and a special variable winning ball device 7 constituting a big winning hole are provided.

In the left game area, a game nail is planted so that a game ball is guided to the winning ball device 6A of the winning opening structure. Therefore, when aiming for the game ball to enter the winning ball device 6A, the player can hit the game ball to the left. Also, in the right game area, the game nail is set so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 010IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7 among the winning opening structures. is planted. For this reason, when aiming to have a game ball enter the variable winning ball device 6B, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 010IW17, and the special variable winning ball device 7, the player hits the game ball to the right. good.

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

The special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is a device for determining V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a big hit when a small hit occurs.

(Special Variable Winning Ball Device)
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 in the feature part 010IW. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is provided with a plate-shaped bottom member 010IW17a formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which game balls flow down. By moving the bottom member 010IW17a backward from the closed state in which the is forwardly moved, the special prize winning opening serving as the prize winning area is opened. A game ball that has entered the special winning opening is detected by the special winning opening switch 010IW24.

In this example, when a game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole) and is detected by the count switch 23, 15 winning balls are obtained. When a game ball enters the ball device 010IW17 (special winning hole) and is detected by the special winning hole switch 010IW24, three prize balls are obtained.

Further, the bottom member 010IW17a is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 010IW83 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

In this characteristic part 010IW, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the game ball that has won in the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 (special winning hole) is further guided to the right side of the special variable winning ball device 010IW17. 010IW01. The guide path 010IW01 is further branched into two paths 010IW02 and 03, and the game ball guided to the guide path 010IW01 is guided to the left path 010IW02 or the right path 010IW03. The left path 010IW02 is a V winning opening, and the game ball that has entered the V winning opening is detected by the V winning opening switch 010IW25.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, a V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 is provided near the entrance of the left path 010IW02 (V winning opening). The game ball guided to the path 010IW01 enters the left path 010IW02 (V winning opening) and can win a V prize. Also, when the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 is in the closed state, the game ball guided to the guide path 010IW01 enters the right path 010IW03 and is discharged behind the game area.

The V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 is controlled from the closed state to the open state by driving the solenoid 010IW84 by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103).

In addition, in this characteristic part 010IW, when it is controlled to the small winning game state, the game ball enters the V winning opening 010IW02 during the small winning game state and is detected by the V winning opening switch 010IW25. After the end of the small winning game, it is controlled to a big winning game state.

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is formed with a plurality of regulating pieces that reduce the flow speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom member 010IW17a. In this example, the regulation piece is provided in the special variable winning ball device 010IW17, so that the game ball flowing down from the upper right to the lower left is meandering with a movement in the front-rear direction component, so that the flowing direction of the game ball is controlled. By changing it, the time it takes to flow down is delayed compared to when there is no restricting piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, in the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 (special winning opening), a special winning opening switch 010IW24 is provided on the upstream side, and a V winning opening and a discharge opening are provided on the downstream side. Although the case where the V winning opening switch 010IW25 is provided on the V winning opening side by branching to and is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the upstream side in the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 (special winning opening) branches into the V winning opening side and the general winning opening side, and the V winning opening switch 010IW25 is provided on the V winning opening side, and the general It may be configured such that a special winning opening switch 010IW24 is provided on the winning opening side.

(Substrate configuration)
FIG. 8-3 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the characteristic portion 010IW. As shown in FIG. 8-3, in this characteristic portion 010IW, the switch circuit 110 includes the gate switch 21, the starter switch (the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B), the count switch 23, and the special prize winning port. A detection signal from the switch 010IW24 and the V winning opening switch 010IW25 (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, solenoid 81, solenoid 82, solenoid 010IW83, solenoid 010IW84, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100, and the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the big prize It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 for the entrance door (special variable winning ball device 7), the solenoid 010IW83 for the special variable winning ball device 010IW17, and the solenoid 010IW84 for the V winning mouth opening/closing plate 010IW04.

(Big hit determination table and small hit determination table)
FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table. Among them, FIG. 8-4(A) shows an example of the big hit determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the probability is about 1/300 in both the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol. is determined to be a jackpot.

FIG. 8-4(B) shows an example of a small hit determination table when executing the variable display of the first special symbol. In addition, FIG. 8-4(C) shows an example of a small hit determination table when executing the variable display of the second special symbol. As shown in FIG. 8-4(B), in this example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the small hit probability is 0%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4(C), in this example, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is determined to be a small win with a probability of about 17.4%.

(Big hit type determination table, small hit type determination table)
8-5 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Among them, FIG. 8-5(A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-5(B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This is a table referred to in order to determine the type of jackpot to either "7R jackpot A" or "7R jackpot B".

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This table is referenced to determine the type of jackpot to be either "10R jackpot" or "4R jackpot".

"7R jackpot A" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 7 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the jackpot game state ends. After shifting to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until 99 times of fluctuation display is completed or the next big win occurs.

"7R big win B" is a big win that controls to a big win game state of 7 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the big win game state is finished. After shifting to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until one time variation display is completed or the next big win occurs.

A "10R big win" is a big win that controls a 10-round big win game state and shifts to a high base state after the big win game state ends. After shifting to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until 99 times or 4 times of fluctuation display is completed or the next big win occurs.

A "4R big win" is a big win that controls to a big win game state of 4 rounds and shifts to a high base state after the big win game state is finished. After shifting to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until 99 times or 4 times of fluctuation display is completed or the next big win occurs.

In this example, when a "10R big win" or "4R big win" occurs in the normal state, the high base state is maintained until the four-time variation display ends or the next big win occurs. Also, when "10R big win" or "4R big win" occurs during the high base state, the high base state is maintained until the 99 times of fluctuation display is completed or the next big win occurs.

In this example, when the high base state is controlled, the number of times of the high base is as small as 1 or 4 times, and the number of times of the high base is as large as 99 times. A high base state with a low number of times of 4 is also called a "first high base state", and a high base state with a large number of high bases such as 99 is also called a "second high base state".

In this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed to result in a "10R jackpot" or a "4R jackpot", the number of times of the high base is 4 or 4 depending on whether it is in the normal state or the high base state. Although the case of 99 times is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it may be configured to provide a jackpot type in which the number of times of high base is uniformly 99 times with a low probability.

As shown in FIG. 8-5(A), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed and a big win is achieved, the probability of "7R big win A" is determined with a probability of 5%, 95%. It is determined as "7R jackpot B" with a probability of . Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5(B), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and a big win is achieved, it is determined as a "10R big win" with a probability of 50%. It is determined as a "4R jackpot" with a probability of %.

FIG. 8-5 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In addition, in this example, a small hit may occur only when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, so the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. Used when performing a display.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. This table is referred to for determining the type of the small win to be either "small win A" or "small win B".

"Small win A" is a small win configured to be able to win V during the small winning game, and on the condition that V winning during the small winning game (first round), the second round to tenth It is a small winning that controls to the big winning game state of the round and shifts to the high base state after the big winning game state is finished. After shifting to the high base state, the high base state is maintained until 99 times or 4 times of fluctuation display is completed or the next big win occurs.

In addition, in this example, after finishing the big win game with "minor win A" in the normal state and winning V, the high base state is maintained until the fluctuation display is finished four times or the next big win occurs. do. In addition, after finishing the big win game with 'small win A' in the high base state and V prize winning, the high base state is maintained until 99 times of fluctuation display is finished or the next big win occurs.

The 'small win B' is a small win configured to prevent V winning during the small winning game, does not allow V winning during the small winning game, and shifts to the big winning game after the end of the small winning game. no. However, when the small winning B is achieved during the second high base state, the second high base state is ended at the end of the small winning game, and the state shifts to the normal state. Therefore, the "small hit B" is also a condition for ending the second high base state, so it is also referred to as a "falling small win".

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), in this example, 640 of the 780 determination values for the type determination random number from "0" to "779" are allocated to "small hit A". , 140 are allocated to the "minor win B". As shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), in this example, the small hit probability itself is about 17.4%, so the total probability of "small hit A" is 17.4 × 640/780 is about 1/7. In addition, the total probability of "small hit B" is 17.4×140/780, which is about 1/32.

(Release pattern of small winning game)
Next, the release pattern of the small winning game will be described. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening pattern of the small winning game. As shown in FIG. 8-6, when 8 seconds have passed after starting the small winning game at timing S1 (timing S2), the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 is controlled to open state, and then 8 seconds have passed. The open state of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 continues until (see FIG. 8-6(D)).

In the case of a small win A, 8 seconds are set as the time (fanfare time) before opening the special winning hole from the start of the small winning game until the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is controlled to the open state, and the V winning is set. At the same time when the opening/closing plate 010IW04 is controlled to open, the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 (special winning opening) is controlled to open. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (1), during the period in which the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 is controlled to be open, the special winning opening is opened four times for 0.016 seconds. Therefore, in the small win A, the opening of the special winning opening for 0.016 seconds is performed four times during the V winning period.

In this example, the opening time of each special winning hole in the small hit A is as short as 0.016 seconds. On the bottom member 010IW17a of the special variable winning ball device 010IW17, about 2 to 3 game balls meander and flow down. , the game ball on the bottom member 010IW17a falls into the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 to win a prize.

When a game ball enters the special winning hole and wins a V prize, after the last opening of the special winning hole is finished, a predetermined period of closing time (interval time) and small winning end time (ending time) elapse, and then the big win is won. After shifting to the game state, as shown in FIG. 8-6(2), the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to open from the second round to the tenth round.

In addition, in this example, when the last opening of the special winning opening is completed in the small winning game, the small winning game is ended based on the passage of the closing time (interval time) and the small winning end time (ending time). Although a case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 (special winning opening), detection switches capable of detecting game balls are provided at two locations, the upstream side and the downstream side, and after the last closing time (interval time) has passed, the upstream After waiting until the detection number of the detection switch on the side and the detection switch on the downstream side match (all the game balls that have entered the special prize winning port are discharged), it shifts to the small winning end time (ending time), and the small winning It may be configured to end the small winning game when the end time (ending time) elapses.

On the other hand, in the case of the small hit B, 3.8 seconds is set as the time before opening the special winning opening (fanfare time), and as shown in FIG. After 8 seconds have passed, the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 (special winning opening) is controlled to open for 1.6 seconds. Therefore, 5.4 seconds after starting the small winning game, the special winning opening is already closed, and 8 seconds after starting the small winning game, the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW20 is controlled to open. Even if it is done, it is impossible to win V. In addition, in the case of the small hit B, the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW20 does not wait for the end of the opening time of 8 seconds, and the closing time (interval time) after the opening of the special winning opening is completed and the small winning After the end time (ending time) has passed, it is controlled to the closed state.

(Variation pattern table)
FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the variation pattern table in the characteristic part 010IW. Among them, FIG. 8-7(A) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 8-7(B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for normal state]. Also, FIG. 8-7(C) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for the first high base state]. Also, FIG. 8-7(D) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the second special symbol [for the second high base state].

First, the variation pattern of the first special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7(A). As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, if the deviation occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) . Also, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, if the deviation occurs during the high base state (first high base state, second high base state), the variation pattern PA1-3 (shortened variation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in this example, when executing the variation display of the first special symbol, when the big hit occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PB1-1 is used as the variation pattern. (normal reach), variation pattern PB1-2 (super reach α), or variation pattern PB1-3 (super reach β). In addition, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, when the big hit is achieved in the high base state, the variation patterns are the variation pattern PB1-1 (normal reach), the variation pattern PB1-2 (super reach α), Either the variation pattern PB1-3 (super reach β) or the variation pattern PB1-4 (shortened variation) is determined.

Next, the variation pattern of the second special symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 (B) to (D). As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if the deviation occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PA3-1 is determined as the variation pattern. be done. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, if a big hit occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PB3-1 is determined as the variation pattern. . In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if the small hit occurs during the normal state, the variation pattern PC3-1 is determined as the variation pattern. be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), in this example, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if the deviation occurs during the first high base state, the variation pattern PD1-1 is determined. In this example, the effect as the special effect mode is executed during the first high base state, and internally, the variable display is executed once over the variable time of 300 seconds, but it appears to be a single change. Ten times of pseudo-variation display (hereinafter referred to as pseudo-variation) is performed during display. In addition, the specific effect content in the special effect mode is determined by the effect control CPU 120 side, for example, in the big hit variation or the small hit A variation, the ready-to-win effect is executed in the last pseudo variation and the winning pattern is stopped and displayed. A production like this is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), in this example, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if the deviation occurs during the second high base state, the variation pattern PD1-2 or variation pattern PD1-3 is determined. In this example, during the second high base state, the variation pattern PD1-2 is mainly selected and the performance as the specific performance mode is executed, and internally, the variation display is performed once over the variation time of 120 seconds. However, apparently, four pseudo-variations are executed during one variation display. In addition, the specific effect content in the specific effect mode is determined by the effect control CPU 120 side, for example, in the big hit variation or the small hit A variation, the ready-to-win effect is executed in the last pseudo variation and the winning pattern is stopped and displayed. A production like this is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), when the small hit B (falling small hit) is obtained even in the second high base state, the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected and the special effect mode is selected. , and one variation display is internally performed over a variation time of 400 seconds, but 10 times of pseudo variation are performed during one variation display. Therefore, in this example, it is possible to make the player recognize that if the specific effect mode is switched to the special effect mode, the second high base state may end with a small hit B.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (C) and (D), in the special effect mode in the first high base state, the variation pattern PD1-1 is selected and the effect is internally performed for 300 seconds. is executed, when the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected during the second high base and the mode is switched to the special effect mode, the effect for 400 seconds is internally executed. Therefore, in this example, in the special effect mode during the first high base state, compared with the case of switching to the special effect mode during the second high base state, the rate at which relatively short pseudo fluctuations such as non-reach are executed is high.

In addition, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), even if the minor hit A occurs during the second high base state, the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected and the mode is switched to the special effect mode. Sometimes. Therefore, after making the player think that the second high-base state may end by switching to the special performance mode during the specific performance mode, the game returns to the small winning A and shifts to the big winning game after winning V. It is possible to achieve a dramatic performance.

In this example, the variation pattern PD1-2 is also selected in the case of a losing variation, but since the probability of losing is overwhelmingly higher than that of a big hit or a small hit, it is relatively The probability of getting a small hit A when the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected is higher than the probability of getting a small win A when the pattern PD1-2 is selected. Therefore, the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected, the specific performance mode is switched to the special performance mode, and the small win A is obtained, rather than the case where the variation pattern PD1-2 is selected and the special performance mode is changed to the small win A as it is from the specific performance mode. Reliability is higher when

For example, the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected, the specific performance mode is switched to the special performance mode, and the small win is achieved, rather than the case where the variation pattern PD1-2 is selected and the specific performance mode is changed to the small win A as it is. In the case of A, after winning V, the game may be shifted to a big win game with a large number of rounds, and the number of awarded balls may be increased.

Further, in this example, in the normal symbol process processing (step S26), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variation display result of the normal symbol is a hit (normal symbol hit), and based on the determination result, the normal symbol is displayed. Control is performed to execute variable display, but in this example, if it is in the normal state, it is decided to hit the normal pattern with a probability of 10%, and if it is in the high base state, it is 90%. It is decided to hit the normal figure with the probability of . In addition, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) to open state based on the determination of the winning of the normal symbol in the normal symbol process (step S26).

(Game flow)
Here, the flow of the game in this characterizing portion 010IW will be described. In this example, when the game state is the normal state (normal state (non-high base state)), the player shoots the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). In this example, it is impossible or difficult for a game ball that has entered the left side area of the game area to enter the second starting winning hole, and since the probability of winning a normal pattern is low in the normal state, the game is entered into the second starting winning hole. It is extremely rare that a ball wins, and in most cases, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, in this example, it is rare that a small hit occurs during the normal state.

Next, when the big win symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the normal state, the game is controlled to the big win game state (so-called first win big win game state). After the jackpot game state ends, the game state is controlled to the high base state, and the probability of the 7R jackpot B is as high as 95%. 1 high base state) is maintained (on rare occasions when it becomes a 7R variable jackpot A with a probability of 5%, it may immediately shift to a high base state (second high base state) of 99 times at the first hit. be).

In addition, in the case where the player immediately shifts to the second high-base state at the first hit, for example, the shift to the second high-base state is not notified during the jackpot game of the first hit, and after the shift to the second high-base state. In the first variation display, performance corresponding to the same special performance mode as in the first high base state is intentionally executed, and after it is reported that the first variation display does not result in a big hit or a small hit, the second high base state. You may comprise so that it may notify that it is and transfer to specific production mode. Further, for example, after the transition to the second high base state, the fifth variation display (that is, one variation display in the first high base state and the number of variation displays corresponding to the four remaining pending display) is performed. until the fifth variable display is executed, and after it is notified that neither the big win nor the small win will be made until the fifth variable display is executed, the second high base state is notified to perform the specific performance. It may be configured to transition to mode.

When controlled to the high base state (first high base state), the player aims at the right side of the game area and shoots the game ball (so-called right hit). In this example, the game ball that has entered the right side area of the game area is impossible or difficult to win in the first start winning port, and in the high base state, the probability of winning a normal pattern is high (In addition, the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol), and in the first high base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Also, in this case, the number of high base times itself is one, but since a maximum of four second reserve memories (hereinafter referred to as residual reserve) can be stored during the first high base state, one time is possible. In combination with the first high base state and the variable display for the four remaining reserves, the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed five times at maximum. In this example, since the probability of becoming a small hit A is about 1/7 (see FIG. 8-5 (C)), if a small hit A occurs during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol five times, the high base state can be continued. In this case, if a small win A is achieved during one first high base, the state is controlled to the second high base state for 99 times after the big win game after the V prize is won, and if a small win A is achieved in the remaining hold, it is already controlled. Since the game state is the normal state, it is controlled to the first high base state four times.

When controlled to the first high base state of 4 times, the high base count itself is 4 times, but since a maximum of 4 remaining holds can be stored during the first high base state, the maximum With , the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed eight times. In this case, if a small win A is achieved during the first high base of four times, the state is controlled to the second high base state of 99 times after the big win game after the V prize is won, and if a small win A is achieved with the remaining hold, it is already controlled. Since the game state is the normal state, it is controlled to the first high base state four times.

When controlled to the second high base state, the second high base state can be continued repeatedly as long as a small hit A is generated during the second high base state (continuous state). On the other hand, if a small win B occurs during the second high base state, the second high base state ends even before the 99th variation display is completed without winning a V prize during the small win game. Move to normal state. However, even in this case, since it is possible to store a maximum of four remaining holds, it is possible to return to the first high base state again when a small hit A is achieved with the remaining holds. If there is no small win A among the remaining reserves, the normal state is entered as it is, and the continuous state is terminated.

In addition, although the probability is as low as about 1/300, there are cases where a 10R jackpot or a 4R jackpot occurs during a high base state or a remaining hold, and the second high base state of 99 times or the first high base state of 4 times continues. be.

(Production control command)
8-8 and 8-9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9, the command 80XX(H) is an effect control command that designates the variation pattern of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols. (fluctuation pattern command). 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 one of the commands 80XX (H), it controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decoration pattern.

The command 9000 (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.

The command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (7R jackpot A designation command)) for designating the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command as the 7R jackpot A. . The command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (7R big hit B designation command)) designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is the 7R big hit B. . The command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (10R 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 jackpot. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (4R jackpot designation command)) designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 4R jackpot.

Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (small hit A designation command)) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command as a small hit A. . Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit B designation command)) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command as a small hit B. .

Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol determination designation command) that can specify that the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol can be specified. The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) capable of specifying that the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol can be specified.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for designating the start of a big hit game. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (jackpot end designation command: ending designation command) that designates the end of the jackpot 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. The 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.

Command B300 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) that designates the start of a small hit game. Command B301 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game.

In addition, in this example, regardless of whether it is a small win A or a small win B, a case is shown in which a common small win start designation command and a small win end designation command are transmitted, but such a mode is limited. can't For example, a small-hit start designation command and a small-hit end designation command for the small-hit A are transmitted, and a small-hit start designation command and a small-hit end designation command for the little-hit B are transmitted, and whether the small-hit A is small or not. It may be configured to transmit a different command depending on whether it is a win B or not. In this case, for example, in the case of the small winning B, compared with the case of the small winning A, the small winning start period and the small winning ending period are shortened so that the small winning game is completed in a short period, A small hit production period may be specified depending on whether a small hit start designation command or a small hit end designation command corresponding to any small hit type is received on the performance control CPU 120 side.

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 B402 (H) is an effect control command (V winning opening designation command) that designates that a game ball has won a V winning opening in the special winning opening.

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates that the first reserved memory number is increased by one. Command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates that the second reserved memory number is increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that designates that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C101 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that designates that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

The command C4XX(H) and the command C6XX(H) are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command ( design designation command). Command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category command) indicating the determination result of the variation pattern or the variation pattern type among the winning determination results.

Command E000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the game state is controlled to the normal state. Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (first high base state designation command) that designates that the game state is controlled to the first high base state. Command E002 (H) is an effect control command (second high base state designation command) that designates that the game state is controlled to the second high base 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 8-8 and FIG. Incidentally, the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. FIG. 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 .

(Special pattern process processing)
FIG. 8-10 is a flow chart showing an example of special symbol process processing in the characterizing portion 010IW. In this example, the starting winning determination process (step 010IWS101) is generally the same as the starting winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. Also, the special symbol normal process (step 010IWS110) to special symbol stop process (step 010IWS113) are generally the same as the special symbol normal process (step S110) to special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed, the process proceeds to the small winning opening preprocessing (step 010IWS114). Also, when a big hit symbol is derived and displayed (when a so-called direct hit is made), the process goes to the big win opening pre-processing (step 010IWS117).

Minor hit opening preprocessing (step 010IWS114): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 100 executes a process for controlling the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 to be in an open state, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) to the small winning open process (step 010IWS115) (5 in this example).

Minor hit open process (step 010IWS115): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. When the opening time elapses while the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is open, the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is controlled to be closed, and the closing time elapses while the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is closed and is still open. When the number of times remains, the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is controlled to open. Further, when the opening timing of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 comes, the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 is controlled to be opened, and when the closing timing of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 comes, the V winning opening opening/closing plate is controlled. 010IW04 is controlled to the closed state. Also, it is checked whether or not the V winning opening switch 010IW25 is turned on, and if the V winning opening switch 010IW25 is turned on, the V winning opening flag is set. When all the opening of the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is completed and the closing time (interval time) has passed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value ( In this example, update to 6).

Small hit closing post-processing (step 010IWS116): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. When the V prize flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step 010IWS117). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 010IWS110).

The jackpot opening preprocessing (step 010IWS117) to the jackpot end processing (step 010IWS120) are generally the same as the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) to the jackpot end processing (step S117) shown in FIG.

In this example, after the big win/small win pattern is derived and displayed after the big win is determined, or after the V winning occurs during the small win game and the small win game ends, the game is immediately shifted to the big win game. is shown, but is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of immediately transitioning to the big win game, it is configured to shift to the big win game on the condition that the game ball passes through an operating gate (which may also be used as the passage gate 41) provided in the game area. good too.

(Start winning judgment process)
FIG. 8-11 is a flow chart showing the starting winning judgment process (step 010IWS101). In the starting prize determination process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 010IWS1211). If the first starting port switch 22A is not on, the process proceeds to step 010IWS1221. If the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the number of first reserved memories for counting the number of first reserved memories). whether the value of the number counter is 4) (step 010IWS1212).

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 010IWS1213). In addition, the CPU 103 increases by 1 the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number (step 010IWS1214). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from counters for generating random numbers such as hit determination random numbers, type determination random numbers, and variation pattern determination random numbers, and stores them in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer. Processing is executed (step 010IWS1215). Note that a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of first reserved storage is secured in the first reserved storage buffer and formed in the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 executes a prize-winning judgment process for judging in advance the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation based on the detected starting prize is executed thereafter (step 010IWS1216). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning time determination process (step 010IWS1217), and performs control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control CPU 120 ( step 010 IWS 1218). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first reservation storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS1219). Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS1221.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second starting switch 22B is on (step 010IWS1221). If the second starter switch 22B is not on, the process is terminated. If the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the number of second reserved memories for counting the number of second reserved memories). whether the value of the number counter is 4) (step 010IWS1222).

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 010IWS1223). Also, the CPU 103 increases the value of the total pending storage number counter by 1 (step 010IWS1224). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from counters for generating random numbers such as hit determination random numbers, type determination random numbers, and variation pattern determination random numbers, and stores them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer. Processing is executed (step 010IWS1225). In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer and formed in the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning determination process (step 010IWS1226). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning time determination process (step 010IWS1227), and performs control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control CPU 120 ( step 010 IWS 1228). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second reservation storage number addition designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS1229). Then, the starting winning determination process is ended.

(Special pattern normal processing)
FIG. 8-12 is a flow chart showing special symbol normal processing (step 010IWS110) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total reserved memory number (step 010IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the combined reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is confirmed. If the combined reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 010IWS52). Specifically, it confirms whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the second reserved storage number is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). is set with data indicating "second" (step 010IWS53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step 010IWS54).

In this characterizing section 010IW, by executing the processing of steps 010IWS52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, the first special symbol variable display and the second special symbol variable display are executed in the order in which the game ball wins the first start winning hole and the second start winning hole It may be configured as

Next, in the RAM 102, the CPU 103 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 010IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores each random random A numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 . In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 010IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage number buffer shift the contents of Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", 1 is subtracted from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter, and the contents of each save area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores 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 stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n-1. Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", 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 Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n−1.

Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or Second reserved storage number)=1, 2, 3, 4.

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step 010IWS57). Note that the CPU 103 saves the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 reads out the random number for winning determination from the random number buffer area (step 010IWS58), and executes the big winning determination module (step 010IWS59). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the hit determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step 010IWS101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8-4 (A)) with a hit determination random number, and executes processing for determining a jackpot if they match. be. That is, it is a program for executing the process of judging a big hit. The CPU 103 determines that the special symbol will be a big hit when the value of the hit determination random number matches one of the big hit determination values. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y of step 010IWS60), the process proceeds to step 010IWS61. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be a big hit (N of step 010IWS60), the process proceeds to step 010IWS63. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to shift to the big win game state, and determining whether or not the stop symbols on the special symbol display device are to be the big win symbols. But also.

At step 010IWS61, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating a jackpot. Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (7R jackpot A, 7R jackpot B, 10R jackpot, 4R jackpot) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number for type determination stored in the random number buffer area as the jackpot type (step 010IWS62).In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step 010IWS101) and stored in advance in the first reservation storage buffer or the second reservation storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS68.

On the other hand, in step 010IWS63, the CPU 103 selects the small hit determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer. In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the small hit determination table for the first special symbol is selected, and when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "second". , the small hit determination table for the second special symbol is selected. Then, the CPU 103 uses the selected small win determination table to perform a lottery process based on the hit determination random number, and determines whether or not to make a small win (step 010IWS64). In addition, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, there is no case where it is determined as a small hit, and the variation of the second special symbol When the display is executed, it is determined as a small win with a probability of about 17.4%.

In addition, in this example, only when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, there is a case where it is determined to be a small hit, but the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is also low. It may be constructed so that it can be determined with probability that it is a small hit.

When it is determined to be a small hit (Y of step 010IWS65), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step 010IWS66). Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (small win A or small win B) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number for type determination stored in the random number buffer area as the small win type (step 010IWS67). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random number extracted in the starting winning determination process (step 010IWS101) and stored in advance in the second reserve storage buffer, and determines the small hit type. Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS68.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether a big win or a small win, the type of the big win, and the stop pattern of the special symbols according to the determination result of the type of the small win (step 010IWS68). In this case, for example, when the 7R big hit A is determined, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "3", and when the 7R big hit B is determined, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "5". If it is determined to be a 10R jackpot, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "7", and if it is determined to be a 4R big win, the special symbol stop symbol is determined to be "9". When it is determined to be a small win A, the stop pattern of the special pattern is determined to be ``1'', and when it is decided to be a small win B, the stop pattern of the special pattern is set to ``2''. If it is determined that it is to be lost, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "-". Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined special symbol stop symbol in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 010IWS69).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 010IWS111) (step 010IWS70).

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 8-13 is a flow chart showing the variation pattern setting process (step 010IWS111) in the special symbol process process. In the variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (step 010IWS1701). . If the value of the special symbol pointer is not a value indicating "second" (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is to be executed), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern as follows: Select the variation pattern table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7 (A) (step 010IWS1702).

If the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" (that is, if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed), the CPU 103 indicates that it is in the first high base state. It is checked whether the first high base flag is set (step 010IWS1703). If the first high base flag is set (that is, if the first high base state), the CPU 103 uses the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) as a table for determining the variation pattern. Select the variation pattern table [for first high base state] for (step 010IWS1704).

If the first high base flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second high base flag indicating the second high base state is set (step 010IWS1705). If the second high base flag is set (that is, if the second high base state), the CPU 103 uses the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7 (D) as a table for determining the variation pattern. Select the variation pattern table [for second high base state] for (step 010IWS1706).

If the second high base flag is not set (that is, if it is in a normal state), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern as the variation for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7 (B). The pattern table [for normal state] is selected (step 010IWS1707).

Next, the CPU 103 uses the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 010IWS1702, S1704, S1706, and S1707, and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer. Based on this, it is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 8-7 should be used (step 010IWS1708). In this example, by determining the variation pattern, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. 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 CPU 103 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS1709).

Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined in step 010IWS1708, the CPU 103 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time to the variation time timer to measure the variation time. (step 010IWS1710), and start the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (step 010IWS1711). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 010IWS1712).

(Special symbol variation processing)
FIG. 8-14 is a flow chart showing the special symbol variation processing (step 010IWS112) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not to make a big hit, if not yet transmitted, determines whether or not to make a small hit. Based on the result, the determination result of the big hit type, and the determination result of the small hit type, control to transmit any display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step 010IWS1122), and when the variable time timer times out (step 010IWS1123), the symbols for measuring the fixed display period of the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A value corresponding to the symbol fixing period (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the fixing period timer (step 010IWS1124). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol determination designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS1125). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to transmit the first symbol determination designation command, and when the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second" , control is performed to transmit the second symbol confirmation designation command.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step 010IWS113) (step 010IWS1126).

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 8-15 is a flow chart showing the special symbol stop processing (step 010IWS113) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol fixing period timer (step 010IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 010IWS132). .

If the value of the symbol fixed period timer after the subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended yet), the special symbol stop processing is terminated. do. If the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag. is confirmed (step 010IWS133).

When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first high base flag or the second high base flag is set (step 010IWS134). If the first high base flag or the second high base flag is set, the CPU 103 sets a high base storage flag indicating that the high base state was set at the start of the jackpot (step 010IWS135). Further, if the CPU 103 is set, it resets the first high base flag, the second high base flag, and the high base frequency counter for counting the number of execution times of the variable display during the high base state (step 010 IWS 136). .

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS137). Next, the CPU 103 sets a pre-opening big winning hole timer for measuring the time before opening the big winning hole (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 010IWS138). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (step 010IWS139).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N of step 010IWS133), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the high-base number counter for counting the number of execution times of the variable display during the high-base state is 0. (Step 010 IWS 140). If the value of the high base number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the high base number counter (step 010IWS141), and checks whether the value of the high base number counter after the subtraction is 0. Confirm (step 010IWS142). If the value of the high base number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 resets the set first high base flag or second high base flag (step 010IWS143) and terminates the high base state. Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS144).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 010IWS145). When the small-hit flag is set, control is performed to transmit a small-hit start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS146). Next, the CPU 103 sets the special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) to the special winning opening pre-opening time timer for measuring the special winning opening pre-opening time (fanfare time) until the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 is controlled to the open state. In the example, a value corresponding to 8 seconds is set (step 010IWS147). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 010IWS114) (step 010IWS148).

If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is lost), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 010IWS110) (step 010IWS149).

(Small hit opening pretreatment)
FIG. 8-16 is a flow chart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (step 010IWS114) in the special symbol process processing. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening pre-opening time timer has timed out (step 010IWS401). If the timer for the time before opening the special winning opening has not timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has not elapsed), the process is terminated as it is.

If the timer for the time before opening the special winning opening has timed out (that is, if the fanfare time has passed), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 010IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 to the open state ( step 010 IWS 402). Also, the CPU 10103 sets a value corresponding to the opening time of the special winning opening for the first time in the opening time timer (step 010IWS403). In this case, if it is a small hit A, a value corresponding to 0.016 seconds is set in the open time timer (see FIG. 8-6 (1)). In addition, if it is a small win B, a value corresponding to 1.6 seconds is set in the open time timer (see FIG. 8-6 (3)).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning open process (step 010IWS115) (step 010IWS404).

(Processing during small hit opening)
FIG. 8-17 is a flow chart showing the small hit open process (step 010IWS115) in the special symbol process process. In the process during opening of the small hit, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the special winning opening switch 010IW24 is turned on (step 010IWS421). If the special winning opening switch 010IW24 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 sends a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Transmission control is performed (step 010IWS422).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning opening switch 010IW25 is turned on (step 010IWS423). If the V winning opening switch 010IW25 is in the ON state (that is, if the winning of the game ball into the V winning opening is detected), the CPU 103 sends a V winning opening designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Transmission control is performed (step 010IWS424). In addition, the CPU 103 sets a V prize flag indicating that a V prize has been won (step 010IWS425).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 (step 010IWS426). Whether or not it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 is determined by, for example, setting a timer when starting a small winning game, and setting the time after starting the small winning game for a predetermined time (in this example, , 8 seconds). If it is time to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04, the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 010IW84 to open the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 (step 010IWS427).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 (step 010IWS428). Whether or not it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 can be determined, for example, by setting a timer when the opening of the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 is started, and starting the opening of the V winning opening/closing plate 010IW04. It can be determined by confirming whether or not the time from the start has reached a predetermined time (eight seconds in this example). When it is time to close the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 010IW84 and controls the V winning opening opening/closing plate 010IW04 to the closed state (step 010IWS429).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening is 0 (step 010IWS430). If the value of the opening time timer is not 0 (that is, if the special winning opening is being opened), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening time timer (step 010IWS431), and the value of the opening time timer after subtraction is It is checked whether it is 0 (step 010IWS432). If the value of the open time timer is 0, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 010IW83 and controls the special variable winning ball device 010IW17 to the closed state (step 010IWS433). In addition, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined closing time (value corresponding to the interval time) to the closing time timer for measuring the closing time after the opening of the special prize winning opening (step 010IWS434). Then, the process ends.

If the opening time timer is 0 at step 010IWS430 (that is, if the special winning opening is closed), the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the closing time timer (step 010IWS435), and the value of the closing time timer after subtraction. is 0 (step 010IWS436). If the value of the closing time timer is 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not all the special winning openings have already been opened (step 010IWS437). In this example, if the special winning opening has already been opened four times, it is judged as Y in step 010IWS437, and the process proceeds to step 010IWS440.

If the opening of all the special winning holes has not been completed (that is, if the 2nd to 10th openings remain), the CPU 103 starts driving the solenoid 010IW83 to open the special variable winning ball device 010IW17. (step 010IWS438). The CPU 103 also sets a value corresponding to the opening time (0.016 seconds in this example) to the closing time timer (step 010IWS439). Then, the process ends.

If all the special winning openings have been opened (Y in step 010IWS437), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit closing post-processing (step 010IWS116) (step 010IWS440 ).

(Processing after closing the jackpot)
FIG. 8-18 is a flow chart showing the small hit closing post-processing (step 010IWS116) in the special symbol process processing. In the processing after closing the small win, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small win end display timer is set (step 010IWS451), and when the small win end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 010IWS453. 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 010IWS452), and the process ends.

At step 010IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small hit end display timer. 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 010IWS454). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the small hit end display time has passed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 010IWS455). When the V win flag is set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first high base flag or the second high base flag is set (step 010IWS456). If either the first high base flag or the second high base flag is set, the CPU 103 sets the high base storage flag (step 010IWS457). Also, if the CPU 103 is set, it resets the first high base flag, the second high base flag, and the high base count counter (step 010IWS458).

Next, the CPU 103 resets the V win flag (step 010IWS459). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS460). In addition, the CPU 103 sets a timer for the time before the opening of the big winning opening (step 010IWS461).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit pre-start process (step 010IWS117) (step 010IWS462).

When it is confirmed in the process of step 010IWS456 that the V winning flag is not set, the CPU 103 resets the small hit flag (step 010IWS463). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a small hit end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS464).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second high base flag is set (step 010IWS465). If the second high base flag is set (that is, if it is in the second high base state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is time to end the small win game based on the small win B (step 010 IWS 466). Incidentally, whether or not the small win B is determined by, for example, whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbols stored in the stop symbol storage area (see step 010IWS69) is the symbol "2" corresponding to the small win B. It can be determined by checking. If the small win game based on the small win B is to end, the CPU 103 resets the set second high base flag (step 010IWS467) and ends the second high base state. Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the normal state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS468).

As described above, by executing the processing of steps 010IWS465 to S468, in this example, when the small win B occurs during the second high base state, when the small win game ends, the second Exit the high base state and transition to the normal state. In addition, not limited to the processing mode shown in this example, for example, in the special symbol stop processing, the processing of steps 010IWS465 to S468 is configured to be executed, and when a small hit B occurs during the second high base state, It may be configured to end the second high base state and shift to the normal state before starting the small winning game.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 010IWS110) (step 010IWS469).

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 8-19 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process (step 010IWS121) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 010IWS531), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 010IWS535. When the big-hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the big-hit flag or the small-hit flag (step 010IWS532), and controls transmission of a big-hit end designation command (step 010IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (jackpot end display time) during which the big win end display is performed on the image display device 5 in the big win end display timer (step 010IWS534), and starts the process. finish.

At step 010IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the big hit end display timer. 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 010IWS536). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has passed (Y in step 010IWS536), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot to be finished this time is the 7R jackpot A (step 010IWS537). It should be noted that whether or not the 7R big hit A can be determined, for example, by confirming the stop symbols of the special symbols stored in the stop symbol storage area at step 010IWS69. If it is a 7R jackpot A, the CPU 103 sets the second high base flag and controls to the second high base state (step 010IWS538). Also, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "99" (step 010IWS539). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second high base state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS540). Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS552.

If it is not the 7R big win A, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big win to end this time is the 7R big win B (step 010IWS541). It should be noted that whether or not the 7R big hit B can be determined by, for example, confirming the stop design of the special design stored in the stop design storage area at step 010IWS69. If the 7R jackpot B, the CPU 103 sets the first high base flag and controls to the first high base state (step 010IWS542). Also, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "1" (step 010IWS543). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first high base state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS544). Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS552.

If it is not a 7R jackpot B (that is, if it is a jackpot based on a 10R jackpot, a 4R jackpot, or a V win in a small jackpot A), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the high base storage flag is set ( step 010 IWS 545). If the high base storage flag is set (that is, if it is in the high base state at the start of the jackpot), the CPU 103 sets the second high base flag and controls to the second high base state (step 010IWS546). ). Also, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "99" (step 010IWS547). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second high base state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS548). Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS552.

If the high base storage flag is not set (that is, if it is in the low base state at the start of the jackpot), the CPU 103 sets the first high base flag and controls to the first high base state (step 010IWS549). ). Also, the CPU 103 sets "4" in the high base frequency counter (step 010IWS550). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first high base state designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 010IWS551). Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS552.

Next, CPU 103 resets the set high base storage flag if the high base storage flag is set (step 010IWS552). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 010IWS110) (step 010IWS553).

In this example, a case is shown in which one high-base frequency counter is provided as a counter for counting the high-base frequency, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in this example, since the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed during the high base state, only the number of times of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol during the high base state is counted. A counter (special figure 2 high base number counter) and a counter for counting the total number of execution times of the first special symbol variation display during the high base state and the execution number of the second special symbol variation display (total A high-base number counter) may be provided. Then, in the processing of steps 010IWS140 to S144 of the special symbol stop processing, the processing of updating the special figure 2 high base number counter and the total high base number counter is executed, and one of the values becomes 0 first The high base state may be ended and the normal state may be entered.

(state change)
Next, the state transition in this characterizing portion 010IW will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a state transition diagram for explaining the state transition in this characterizing part 010IW. In the normal state (normal state without remaining reservation), which is not the so-called continuous state, the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, and the big hit (so-called first hit) is the 7R big hit A and the 7R big hit B. There are cases where it becomes. As shown in FIG. 8-20, when the 7R jackpot A is achieved, the game is controlled to the second high base state (see step 010IWS538). Further, when the 7R big hit B is reached, the game is controlled to the first high base state (see step 010IWS542).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the first high base state for the first time after the first hit, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, and the first high base state is performed until one variation display is completed. continues (see step 010IWS543). When a small win A occurs during the first high base state and a V win occurs during the small win game, as shown in FIG. 8-20, it is controlled to the second high base state (see step 010 IWS546). . Although the probability is low, even if a 10R jackpot or a 4R jackpot occurs during the first high base state, it is controlled to the second high base state as shown in FIG. ). On the other hand, when one variation display is finished without generating any of the small win A, the 10R big win, and the 4R big win, the first high base state is finished as shown in FIG. 8-20. It shifts to the normal state (see step 010IWS140-S144).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the second high base state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, and the second high base symbol is displayed until a big win or a small win occurs or until the variation display of 99 times is completed. The base state continues (see steps 010IWS539 and S547). When a small win A occurs during the second high base state and a V win occurs during the small win game, as shown in FIG. ). Although the probability is low, even if a 10R or 4R jackpot occurs during the second high base state, as shown in FIG. reference). In addition, when the small win B occurs during the second high base state, the V winning prize does not occur during the small win game, and the second high base state ends as shown in FIG. 8-20. and shifts to the normal state (see steps 010IWS465-S468).

Note that even if 99 fluctuation displays are completed without any occurrence of the small win A, the small win B, the 10R big win, or the 4R big win, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the second high base state , and shifts to the normal state (see steps 010IWS140 to S144). However, in this example, the small win A occurs with a probability of about 1/7, and the small win B occurs with a probability of about 1/32. It is rare for a transition to a normal state based on termination to occur.

Since a maximum of four remaining reserves can be accumulated during the first high base state or the second high base state, even after the transition from the first high base state or the second high base state to the normal state, there is no remaining reserve. During the period of suspension, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. When a small win A occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol for this remaining reservation, and a V win occurs during the small win game, as shown in FIG. 8-20, it is controlled to the first high base state again. (See step 010IWS549). Therefore, even though the state has been temporarily shifted to the normal state, there remains room for the continuous state to continue due to the remaining hold. Although the probability is low, even if a 10R big hit or a 4R big hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol for this remaining hold, as shown in FIG. 8-20, it is controlled to the first high base state again. (see step 010IWS549).

As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the first high base state shifted due to the remaining hold, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, and the first high base state is maintained until four fluctuation displays are completed. Continue (see step 010 IWS 550). When a small win A occurs during the first high base state and a V win occurs during the small win game, as shown in FIG. 8-20, it is controlled to the second high base state (see step 010 IWS546). . Although the probability is low, even if a 10R jackpot or a 4R jackpot occurs during the first high base state, it is controlled to the second high base state as shown in FIG. ). On the other hand, when four fluctuation displays are completed without generating any of the small win A, the 10R big win, and the 4R big win, the first high base state is ended as shown in FIG. 8-20. It shifts to the normal state (see step 010IWS140-S144). Therefore, the contiguous state is completely terminated.

(Command analysis processing)
8-21 to 8-23 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 010IWS611). 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 010IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 010IWS613). 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 010IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 010IWS615). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step 010IWS616).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step 010IWS617), 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 010IWS618 ).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) (step 010IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 responds to the received symbol confirmation designation command. The determined command reception flag is set (step 010IWS620). 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.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 010IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 010IWS622). If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 010IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 010IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a large winning opening winning designation command (step 010IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets a large winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 010IWS626). If the received effect control command is a special winning hole winning designation command (step 010IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 sets a special winning hole winning designation command reception flag (step 010IWS628). If the received effect control command is a V winning opening winning designation command (step 010IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets a V winning opening winning designation command reception flag (step 010IWS630).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol designation commands (step 010IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received symbol designation command at the first empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. (step 010IWS632).

If the received production control command is one of the variation category commands (step 010IWS633), the production control CPU 120 stores the received variation category command in the storage area of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Store in the storage area where the latest design designation command is stored (step 010IWS634).

If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage addition designation command (step 010IWS635), the effect control CPU120, the received first reservation storage addition designation command, formed in the RAM122 start winning command storage area stored in the storage area in which the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored (step 010IWS636). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 010IWS637). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first reserved memory display (display that can specify the first reserved memory number) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first reserved memory number after addition ( step 010 IWS 638).

If the received effect control command is the second pending storage addition designation command (step 010IWS639), the effect control CPU120, the received second pending storage addition designation command, formed in the RAM122 start winning command storage area stored in the storage area in which the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored (step 010IWS640). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 010IWS641). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second reserved memory display (display that can specify the second reserved memory number) displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second reserved memory number after addition ( step 010 IWS 642).

By executing the processing of steps 010IWS631 to S642, in this example, when the start winning is generated, in the start winning command storage area, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved memory addition designation command (first reserved memory addition designation command, second reserved storage addition designation command) are stored in association with each other.

It should be noted that the first start winning command storage area corresponding to the first reserve memory and the second start winning command storage area corresponding to the second reserve memory may be provided separately. In this case, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first reserved memory addition designation command are stored in correspondence in the first start winning command storage area, and the symbol designation is stored in the second start winning command storage area. The command, the variable category command, and the second reserved storage addition designation command may be stored in association with each other.

If the received effect control command is the first reserved storage subtraction designation command (step 010IWS643), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 010IWS644). Also, the effect control CPU 120 updates the first reserved memory display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the first reserved memory number after the subtraction (step 010IWS645).

If the received effect control command is the second reserved storage subtraction designation command (step 010IWS646), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved storage number stored in the RAM 122 (step 010IWS647). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 updates the second reserved memory display displayed on the image display device 5 based on the value of the second reserved memory number after the subtraction (step 010IWS648).

If the received effect control command is a normal state designation command (step 010IWS649), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a background image corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue background image corresponding to the sea mode). (step 010IWS650). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 resets the high base state flag indicating the high base state (step 010IWS651).

If the received effect control command is the first high base state designation command (step 010IWS652), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a background image corresponding to the first high base state (for example, a A green background image) is controlled (step 010IWS653). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets a high base state flag (step 010IWS654).

If the received effect control command is the second high base state designation command (step 010IWS655), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display a background image corresponding to the second high base state (for example, a background image corresponding to the sunset mode). yellow background image) (step 010IWS656). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets a high base state flag (step 010IWS657).

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 010 IWS 658 ). For example, if the received command is a small hit start designation command, a small hit start designation command reception flag is set. Also, for example, if the received command is a small hit end designation command, a small hit end designation command reception flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS611.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-24 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 010IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the display result designation command from the display result designation command storage area (step 010IWS802).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the winning pattern is being continuously displayed as a decoration pattern on the image display device 5 (step 010IWS803). If winning symbols are being displayed, the process proceeds to step 010IWS811. If the winning symbols are not being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display to be started this time is a big win or a small win A (step 010IWS804). It should be noted that whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit A can be determined by confirming the display result designation command read out in step 010IWS802. If it is a big hit or a small hit A, the effect control CPU 120 determines a winning design as a stop design of the decorative design (step 010IWS805). In this example, as a winning pattern, a combination of patterns in which all left, middle, and right decorative patterns are the same pattern is determined.

If neither the big hit nor the small hit A (that is, if it is a loss or a small hit B), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read at step 010IWS801 is the variation pattern PD1-3. It is checked whether or not there is (step 010IWS806). If it is the variation pattern PD1-3, the effect control CPU 120 reads out each symbol designation command stored in the start winning command storage area (step 010IWS807). Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not there is a remaining reservation for a big hit or a small hit A among the read symbol designation commands (step 010IWS808). When there is a big hit or a small hit A remaining pending, the effect control CPU 120 determines a winning design as a stop design of the decorative design (step 010IWS809). Therefore, in this example, even if the mode is switched to the special effect mode during the second high base state and the small winning B is achieved, the winning symbols may be displayed in advance notice.

When it is not the variation pattern PD1-3 (N of step 010IWS806), or when there is no remaining reservation that becomes a big hit or a small hit A (N of step 010IWS808), the effect control CPU 120 is the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. Then, the winning symbols (symbols other than winning symbols) are determined (step 010IWS810).

In steps 010IWS805, S809, and S810, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and extracts a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. is used to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read at step 010IWS801 is the variation pattern PD1-1 or the variation pattern PD1-3 (step 010IWS811). If it is the variation pattern PD1-1 or the variation pattern PD1-3, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern for the special effect mode including the pseudo-variation (step 010IWS812). In this example, in the special effect mode, although the variation display is performed once internally, an effect is performed in which pseudo-variation is performed 10 times visually. In this example, as the production pattern for the special production mode, a plurality of production patterns configured to execute normal fluctuation, reach production (normal reach, super reach), and various advance notice production are prepared in each pseudo fluctuation. At step 010 IWS 812, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine which effect pattern to use. Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS816.

If it is neither the variation pattern PD1-1 nor the variation pattern PD1-3, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read at step 010IWS801 is the variation pattern PD1-2. (step 010IWS813). If it is the variation pattern PD1-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern for the specific effect mode including the pseudo-variation (step 010IWS814). In this example, in the specific effect mode, although the variation display is performed once internally, an effect in which the pseudo-variation is performed four times is visually performed. In this example, as the production pattern for the specific production mode, a plurality of various production patterns configured to execute normal fluctuation in each pseudo fluctuation, reach production (normal reach, super reach), and various advance notice production are prepared. At step 010IWS814, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed to determine which effect pattern to use. Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS816.

In this example, the pseudo variation is executed a plurality of times in the special effect mode and the specific effect mode, but the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit does not change depending on the difference in the number of times of the pseudo variation. In this sense, the pseudo fluctuations in the special effect mode and the specific effect mode are different from the so-called pseudo continuation in which reliability increases as the number of times of re-fluctuations increases.

If it is not the variation pattern PD1-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern (step 010IWS815). Then, the process proceeds to step 010IWS816.

In addition, in step 010 IWS815, for example, in the case of executing the variation display for the remaining hold after the second high base state is finished with the small win B change, the change for the remaining hold occurring after the start of the small win B change When executing the display, if the variable display is for a big win or a small win A, an effect pattern including a predetermined button effect is determined (see FIG. 8-38 (M)).

Also, in step 010IWS815, when the variable display for the remaining hold after the end of the first high base state is executed, the production pattern including the production in which the special production mode is extended is determined (Fig. 8-39 to (see Figure 8-40).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect patterns determined in steps 010IWS812, S814 and S815 (step 010IWS816). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected at step 010IWS816 (step 010IWS817).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decoration pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Also, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80 . Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern involving the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 010IWS818). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp 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.

In addition, in this characteristic part 010IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls such that the decoration pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 010IWS819). Next, the effect control CPU 120 is the command at the time of starting winning stored in the first storage area of the command storage area at the time of starting winning (symbol designation command, variation category command, and reserved storage number addition designation command (first Reserved storage number addition designation command, second reservation storage number addition designation command) are deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted (step 010IWS820).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 010IWS821).

(Effect processing during variable display)
FIG. 8-25 is a flow chart showing effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 010IWS831) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 010IWS832). When the process timer times out (step 010IWS833), 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 010IWS834). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step 010IWS835).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation designation command, second symbol confirmation designation command) has been received (step 010IWS836). If none of the symbol confirmation designation commands have been received (N of step 010IWS836), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step 010IWS837). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When any of the pattern confirmation designation commands is received (Y of step 010IWS836), or when the variable time timer has timed out (Y of step 010IWS837), the effect control CPU 120 displays the decoration pattern in the image display device 5. Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol (step 010IWS838). In this case, when the stop pattern of the decoration pattern is determined in steps 010IWS805, S809 and S810, control is performed to stop and display the determined winning pattern or losing pattern as the stop pattern of the decoration pattern. Further, when the winning pattern is already displayed at the time when the variable display is started (see Y in step 010IWS803), the displayed winning pattern is controlled to be displayed continuously. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the pattern fixing period (for example, 0.5 seconds) to the fixed effect period timer for measuring the pattern fixing period on the side of the effect control means (step 010IWS839).

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 010IWS840).

(Waiting process per special figure)
FIG. 8-26 is a flow chart showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the fixed effect period timer (step 010IWS8901), and confirms whether the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out ( step 010 IWS8902). If the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

If the value of the fixed effect period timer after the subtraction has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop design of the decorative design displayed on the image display device 5 is a winning design (step 010IWS8903). ). If the winning symbols are stopped and displayed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display to be terminated this time is a big win or a small win A (step 010IWS8904). It should be noted that whether it is a big hit or a small hit A can be determined, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 010IWS618). If the losing symbol is stopped and displayed (N of step 010IWS8903), or if the variation display to end this time is a big hit or a small hit A (Y of step 010IWS8904), the effect control CPU 120 displays on the image display device 5. Control is performed to erase the stopped pattern of the decoration pattern that has been displayed (step 010IWS8905).

At step 010IWS8904, if the variation display to end this time is neither the big win nor the small win A (N at step 010IWS8904), the process proceeds directly to step 010IWS8906 without executing the processing of step 010IWS8905. In other words, although the current fluctuation display is not a big win or a small win A, it is a case where there is a big win or a small win A in the remaining reserves and the winning pattern is displayed in advance notice. To continuously display a winning pattern as it is without erasing the winning pattern.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display to be finished this time is a big hit (step 010IWS8906). Whether or not the game is a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 010IWS618). If it is a big hit change, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a big hit start designation command is received (step 010IWS8907). Whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 010IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start designation command is not received, the process is terminated as it is.

If the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the jackpot middle effect (step 010IWS8908). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 010IWS8909), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance device (the image display device 5 as the performance component, various lamps as the performance component, and the speaker 27 as the performance component) is executed (step 010IWS8910).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit (step 010IWS8911).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display to be finished this time is a small win (small win A, small win B) (step 010IWS8912). Incidentally, whether or not it is a small hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step 010IWS618). If it is a small hit variation, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a small hit start designation command is received (step 010IWS8913). Whether or not the small hit start designation command is received can be determined, for example, by checking whether or not a flag indicating that the small hit start designation command has been received is set in the command analysis process. If the small hit start designation command is not received, the process is terminated as it is.

If the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the small hit middle effect (step 010IWS8914). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 010IWS8915), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance device (the image display device 5 as the performance component, various lamps as the performance component, and the speaker 27 as the performance component) is executed (step 010IWS8916).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit (step 010IWS8917).

If it is not a small hit variation (that is, if it is a loss variation), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 010IWS8918).

(Production example)
Next, an example of various effects in the characteristic portion 010IW will be described. First, a description will be given of an effect mode when the game is controlled to the special effect mode in the first high base state. FIG. 8-27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect mode when the special effect mode is controlled in the first high base state. In the example shown in FIG. 8-27, the effect screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), (C), . . . Note that this also applies to FIGS. 8-28 onward, which will be described later.

When the 7R big win B occurs in the normal state and the first win is achieved, the game is controlled to the first high base state after finishing the first big win game (see step 010IWS542), and the special performance mode is entered. In the special effect mode in the first high base state, the variation pattern PD1-1 is selected (see FIG. 8-7 (C)), and as shown in FIG. A telop display 010IW30 including characters such as "special effect time" is displayed to suggest that the special effect mode is on. In the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 8-27(A), the gauge display 010IW33 is displayed on the image display device 5 to indicate the remaining period of the special effect mode.

In addition, in the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 8-27(A), apart from the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display of the left, middle, and right small patterns 010IW31 is also executed. be. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-27(A), the image display device 5 has a first reserved memory number display area 010IW40a that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory number that displays the second reserved memory number. A stored number display area 010IW40b is provided. The example shown in FIG. 8-27(A) shows the case where the first reserved memory count is "3" and the second reserved memory count is still "0". Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27(A), the image display device 5 also displays a right hitting display 010IW32 suggesting a right hitting operation.

It should be noted that the small pattern 010IW31 may be configured to be displayed in an inconspicuous manner, for example, by translucent display.

In addition, although it is internally displayed once, the pseudo-variation is performed multiple times in the special effect mode, and for each pseudo-variation, as shown in FIG. After the symbols 5L, 5C, 5R are displayed in a pseudo-temporary stop, as shown in FIG. 8-27(C), the left, middle and right decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R are subjected to pseudo re-variation. Then, when the timing of the next pseudo-temporary stop comes, as shown in FIG. 8-27(D), the left, middle and right decorative patterns 5L, 5C, 5R are again displayed in a pseudo-temporary stop. In this example, in the special effect mode, 10 pseudo-variations are executed during one variation display.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (B) to (D), the decorative patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R are simulated temporary stop display and simulated re-variation for each simulated change, but internally, once , the variable display of the small pattern 010IW31 on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed without temporary stop or re-variation. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-27(B) to (D), the gauge display 010IW33 is updated and displayed at any time according to the decrease of the remaining period of the special effect mode. In addition, by starting the right-handed operation during the special effect mode, the start winning to the second start winning opening occurs at any time, and the number of second pending memories increases to "2" in Fig. 8-27 (B) On the other hand, FIG. 8-27(D) shows the case where the second reserved storage number increases to the maximum "4".

Next, a description will be given of an effect mode when the specific effect mode is controlled in the second high base state. FIGS. 8-28 to 8-30 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effect mode when the specific effect mode is controlled in the second high base state.

During the second high base state, it becomes a specific effect mode. In the specific effect mode in the second high base state, mainly the variation pattern PD1-2 is selected (see FIG. 8-7 (D)), and as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A), in the image display device 5, A telop display 010IW34 including characters such as "specific effect time" is displayed to suggest that the specific effect mode is set.

In addition, in the specific effect mode, as shown in FIG. 8-28(A), apart from the variable display of the left, middle, and right decoration patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display of the left, middle, and right small patterns 010IW31 is also executed. be. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-28(A), the image display device 5 has a first reserved memory number display area 010IW40a that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory number that displays the second reserved memory number. A stored number display area 010IW40b is provided. The example shown in FIG. 8-28(A) shows the case where the first reserved storage number is "3" and the second reserved storage number is already the maximum "4". Further, as shown in FIG. 8-28(A), the image display device 5 also displays a right-hand hitting display 010IW32 suggesting a right-hand hitting operation.

In addition, although it is internally displayed once, the pseudo-variation is executed multiple times in the specific effect mode, and for each pseudo-variation, as shown in FIG. After the symbols 5L, 5C, 5R are displayed in a pseudo-temporary stop, as shown in FIG. 8-28(C), the left, middle and right decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R are subjected to pseudo re-variation. In the example shown in FIG. 8-28, the illustration is simplified, but in this example, in the specific effect mode, four pseudo-variations are executed during one variation display.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 8-28 (B) and (C), the decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R are simulated temporary stop display and simulated re-variation for each simulated change, but internally, once , the variable display of the small pattern 010IW31 on the left, middle, and right is continuously executed without temporary stop or re-variation.

Next, for example, when the effect pattern for executing the shutter effect is selected in the last pseudo-fluctuation in the one-time variable display, when it is time to execute the shutter effect, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (D) Then, in the image display device 5, an effect is executed such that the shutter images 010IW35a and 35b are closed from above and below.

Next, in the case of a big hit change or a small hit A change, as shown in FIG. 8-29(F), the character display 010IW36 of "Congratulations" is displayed on the image display device 5 after the shutter is released. Then, when it comes to the pattern confirmation period, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (G), winning patterns (in this example, a combination of "666" patterns) are stopped and displayed as the left, middle and right decoration patterns 5L, 5C, 5R. At the same time, a winning symbol (in this example, a combination of "666" symbols) is stopped and displayed as small symbols 010IW31 on the left, middle and right.

In addition, in this example, if the lost variation occurs during the second high base state, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed at the last pseudo variation, and the second high base state continues as it is, but the second high base state is continued. Shutter effect may be executed with a low probability even when the game is lost during the base state.

When the shutter effect is executed due to the deviation fluctuation, as shown in FIG. As shown in 8-30(F), in the image display device 5, the character display 010IW46 of "Continue!" is displayed after the shutter is released. Then, when the pattern confirmation period comes, as shown in FIG. 8-30(G), the missing symbols are stopped as the left, middle, and right decoration symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the left, middle, and right small symbols 010IW31 are lost. The pattern is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-30, in the case of losing during the second high base state, the game state does not change and the second high base state itself continues, as shown in FIG. 8-30 (F). , an effect suggesting that the second high base state continues is executed.

On the other hand, if a small win B is made during the second high base state, the second high base state ends. FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the mode of presentation in the case of a small hit B during the second high base state.

In the case of a small hit B variation, the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected, and after the shutter effect is started in the same manner as in FIG. 8-28 (D), as shown in FIG. 8-31 (E) , in the image display device 5, an effect is executed in which the upper and lower shutter images 010IW35a and 35b are opened. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-31(F), in the image display device 5, after the shutter is released, a telop display 010IW30 including characters such as "special effect time" is displayed, and the specific effect mode is switched to the special effect mode. It is suggested that Further, by switching to the special effect mode, as shown in FIG. 8-31(F), the gauge display 010IW33 is displayed on the image display device 5 to indicate the remaining period of the special effect mode.

Also, in this case, since the small hit B fluctuation is started and one second reserved memory is digested, as shown in FIG. The number of reserved memories is "3". Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-31(F), the character display 010IW37 such as "Charge!"

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 (G) to 8-32 (I), the pseudo temporary stop display and pseudo re-fluctuation of the left, middle and right decorative patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R are repeated during the special effect mode. The effect of the mode to be executed is executed, and the gauge display 010IW33 is updated and displayed at any time according to the decrease of the remaining period of the special effect mode. It should be noted that when the remaining pending amount reaches the maximum of 4, as shown in FIG. 8-31(H), the character display 010IW37 such as "Charge!"

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-32(J), even in the last pseudo-fluctuation, the missing symbols are finally stopped and displayed as the left, middle and right decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R, and the left, middle and right small symbols 010IW31. Then, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, and the small hit B is confirmed. Then, the second high base state is ended and the state is shifted to the normal state, and if there is no big win or small win A among the remaining reserves, the continuous state is ended as it is.

By executing the effects shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, when the specific effect mode is switched to the special effect mode, the second high base state ends with a small win B. It can incite a sense of danger that it may be.

In addition, in this example, when the mode is switched to the special performance mode during the specific performance mode, there is a case where the small win B is not necessarily the small win A. FIGS. 8-33 and 8-34 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the effect mode in the case of executing the effect of switching from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode when a small win A is made during the second high base state. be.

When the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected in the case of the small hit A variation, an effect such as switching from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 8-31. Then, for example, in the last pseudo-fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (I), the left and right decorative patterns 5L and 5R are the same pattern (in this example, pattern "2") and a temporary stop display is performed, and the reach state becomes. In addition, in the ready-to-reach state, as shown in FIG. 8-33 (I), a character display 010IW50 such as "STOP" is displayed superimposed on the gauge display 010IW33, giving an effect as if the update display of the gauge display 010IW33 was temporarily interrupted. is executed.

Next, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-33(J), in the image display device 5, a battle effect is executed in which a friendly character image 010IW51 and an enemy character image 010IW52 appear and battle. As shown in 8-33(K), an effect as if the friendly character image 010IW51 has won the battle is executed, and a character display 010IW53 such as "WIN!" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-33(L), in the image display device 5, a winning pattern (in this example, a combination of “222” patterns) is a pseudo-temporary pattern as the left, middle and right decorative patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R. While the display is stopped, the updated display of the gauge display 010IW33 is resumed. Then, in the pattern confirmation period, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (M), the winning symbols are stopped as the left, middle, and right decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the left, middle, and right small symbols 010IW31 are the winning symbols. The pattern is stopped and displayed.

8-33 and 8-34 are executed, in this example, the specific effect mode may be switched to the special effect mode and the second high base state may end. After that, the winning symbols are finally stopped and displayed, and an effect can be executed as if they were revived to become a big win or a small win A.例文帳に追加

In addition, even if the second high base state ends with a small win B and the second high base state ends, there may be a big win or a small win A in the remaining reserve at the start of the small win B variation. In some cases, it may return to the first high base state for a short period of time after exiting the second high base state. FIGS. 8-35 and 8-36 show the case where there is a big win or a small win A in the remaining reserve at the start of the small win B fluctuation when the small win B is made during the second high base state. It is an explanatory view for explaining a production mode.

Even in the case of the small win B variation, if there is a big win or a small win A among the remaining reserves at the start of the small win B variation, the pattern designation stored in the command storage area at the time of start winning. Based on the fact that there is a command indicating the winning determination result of the big hit or the small win A, the winning pattern is determined as the stop pattern of the decoration pattern (see steps 010IWS806 to S809). In this case, since the winning pattern is determined, for example, in the last pseudo fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 2”), a temporary stop is displayed, and the reach state is entered.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35(J), in the image display device 5, the winning symbols (in this example, a combination of “222” symbols) are the left, middle and right decorative symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R. A pseudo temporary stop is displayed. Then, when the pattern fixing period comes, as shown in FIG. 8-35(K), the winning patterns are stopped and displayed as the left, middle and right decoration patterns 5L, 5C, 5R in advance notice. However, since the variation display this time does not result in a big win or a small win A, as shown in FIG.

Next, when the variable display for the remaining hold is started, as shown in FIG. The winning symbols displayed as the middle right decorative symbols 5L, 5C, 5R are continuously displayed in a smaller size than usual.

Next, when the variable display for the remaining hold of the big hit or the small hit A is started, as shown in FIGS. The winning symbols are gradually enlarged, and during the symbol fixing period, the winning symbols are enlarged and emphasized as the left, middle and right decorative symbols 5L, 5C and 5R as shown in FIG. 8-36(O). It is stopped and displayed, and the winning pattern is stopped and displayed as a small pattern 010IW31 on the left, middle and right.

In addition, when the second high base state ends with the small win B and the second high base state ends, there is no big win or small win A in the remaining reserve at the start of the small win B variation. Even in such a case, there is a case where a new remaining hold after the start of the small win B variation becomes a big win or a small win A. Figures 8-37 and 8-38 show effects in the case of a small win B during the second high base state, and a remaining hold of a new big win or small win A after the start of the small win B variation. It is an explanatory view for explaining a mode.

In the case of the small win B variation, if there is no big win or small win A in the remaining reserve at the start of the small win B variation, the winning pattern cannot be displayed in advance. However, in this example, after the start of the variation of the small win B, a new winning to the second start winning slot occurs, and the newly generated remaining hold (fourth remaining hold) is the big win or the small win A. Suppose there was In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (I), in the last pseudo change, the missing symbols are displayed as the left, middle and right decoration symbols 5L, 5C, 5R in a pseudo temporary stop display, and when the symbol confirmation period starts, As shown in 37(J), the missing symbols are stop-displayed as the left, middle and right decoration symbols 5L, 5C, 5R, and the missing symbols are stop-displayed as the left, center-right small symbol 010IW31.

Next, when the variable display for the remaining hold is started, as shown in FIG. The variable display of the right decoration patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R is also started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (L), when the variable display for the last remaining hold (the fourth remaining hold that becomes the big hit or the small win A) is started, when it is time to start the button effect, As shown in FIG. 8-38(M), an image 010IW38 simulating the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5, and the button effect is started. (In this example, a combination of symbols "222") is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, in the pattern confirmation period, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (N), the winning symbols are stopped as the left, middle, and right decoration symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the winning symbols are displayed as the left, middle, and right small symbol 010IW31. The pattern is stopped and displayed.

8-35 to 8-38 show the case where the remaining hold after the end of the second high base state is the big hit or the small win A, but in this example, the remaining hold after the end of the first high base state is a big hit or a small hit A, different effects are executed. FIGS. 8-39 and 8-40 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the mode of presentation when the remaining hold after the end of the first high base state is a big win or a small win.

When executing the last variation display in the first high base state, as shown in FIG. A pseudo temporary stop display is performed, and when the pattern confirmation period is reached, as shown in FIG. The lost symbol is stopped and displayed as symbol 010IW31. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-39(J), the telop display 010IW30 including the character display such as "special effect time" is not erased, and the character display such as "FREEZE!" is displayed in the gauge display 010IW33. Then, an effect is executed as if the update display of the gauge display 010IW33 was once interrupted.

Next, when the variable display for the remaining hold is started, as shown in FIG. The variable display of the right decoration patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R is also started. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (K), the telop display 010IW30 is continuously displayed, and the gauge display 010IW33 whose update display is interrupted is also continuously displayed, as if the special effect mode is continuing. A performance is performed.

In this example, it is assumed that a big win or a small win A is stored as the last remaining hold. As shown in FIG. 8-39 (L), when the variable display for the last remaining hold is started, when it is time to start the shutter effect, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (M), the image display device 5 , the shutter images 010IW35a and 35b are closed from above and below.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-40(N), the image display device 5 executes an effect in which the upper and lower shutter images 010IW35a and 35b are opened. As 5R, a winning symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols "222") appears in a temporarily stopped state, and the updated display of the gauge display 010IW33 is resumed. Then, in the pattern confirmation period, as shown in FIG. 8-40(O), the winning symbols are stopped as the left, middle, and right decoration symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the left, middle, and right small symbols 010IW31 are the winning symbols. The pattern is stopped and displayed.

Only when there is a remaining hold of a big win or a small win A at the start of the final variation of the first high base state, the special effect mode as shown in FIGS. 8-39 and 8-40 in the case where the remaining hold occurring after the start of the final variation of the first high base state becomes a big hit or a small hit A. An effect that extends the special effect mode may be executed.

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In the characteristic part 010IW shown above, when the small hit B fluctuation occurs during the second high base state, the specific production mode is shifted to the special production mode and the production with multiple pseudo fluctuations is executed. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the small hit B variation in the second high base state, it is configured to execute a variation display of a shortened variation (eg, 2 seconds) shorter than the deviation variation of the normal variation (eg, 12 seconds), and the second The second high base state may be ended when the small winning B variation is finished in an inconspicuous manner during the high base state.

As described above, the characteristic portion 010IW and the modified example disclose the configuration of the game machine shown in (means A1) to (means A8) shown below.

(Means A1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game, which executes variable display of first identification information (eg, first special symbol) and variable display of second identification information (eg, second special symbol) Possible variable display execution means (for example, the part that executes steps 010IWS110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a special state (for example, high base state) that facilitates variable display of the second identification information. Special state control means (for example, the part that executes steps 010IWS538, S542, S546, S549 in the game control microcomputer 100) and an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big win game state) Controllable advantageous state Control means (for example, the part that executes steps 010IWS117 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100) and special state control means (for example, game A part that executes steps 010IWS114 to S116 in the control microcomputer 100), and at least a special production mode (for example, a special production mode) and a specific production mode (for example, a specific production mode) Controllable production mode control means (for example, A part that executes steps 010IWS812 and S814 in the performance control CPU 120), and the special state control means is provided when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, and when the variable display of the first identification information is executed It is easier to control the special state than (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), the first special pattern has a small hit probability of 0%, and the second special pattern has a small hit probability of 17.4%), and as special states, a first special state (for example, a small win A) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can easily pass through a specific area (for example, a V winning opening), and a game medium can be controlled to a second special state (for example, a small hit B) in which it is difficult to pass through the specific area, and when the variable display of the second identification information is performed, with a predetermined probability (for example, about 1/7) Control is performed to the first special state, and the advantageous state control means controls to the advantageous state (for example, a game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS456 to S462 when Y in step 010IWS455), the special state control means controls the variable display times (for example, 1 time, 4 times) less than the reciprocal of the predetermined probability as the special state. A first special state (e.g., first high base state) that is controlled and a second special state (e.g., second high base state) that is controlled over a variable display count (e.g., 99 times) greater than the reciprocal value of a predetermined probability. base state), and when it is controlled to the second special state while controlling to the second special state, the second special state is terminated (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS465 to S468), the effect mode control means can be controlled to the special effect mode when being controlled to the first special state (see FIG. 8-27), and controlled to the second special state When it is controlled to the specific effect mode (see FIG. 8-28), and when it is controlled to the second special state, the special effect from the specific effect mode in the variable display controlled to the second special state mode (see FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32), and when controlled to the second special state, the variable display controlled to the first special state changes from the specific production mode to the special production mode A game machine characterized by being controllable (see FIGS. 8-33 and 8-34). According to such a configuration, even in the special performance mode, which is disadvantageous compared to the specific performance mode, there are cases where it is controlled to the first special state, so it is possible to give a sense of expectation, and it is possible to control to the second special state. Suitable control can be executed when the special state is terminated by

That is, when the special state continues for a long time like the second special state, there is no element to impress the player and it lacks interest. Conceivably, however, suitable control can be exercised when so configured.

(Means A2) In means A1, when the variable display controlled to the second special state is controlled from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, and when the variable display controlled to the first special state is controlled from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode In the case of controlling to , pseudo variable display executing means capable of executing pseudo variable display from the start of variable display to the end part for determining the effect pattern). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is being performed a plurality of times in the special presentation mode.

That is, it is possible to make it appear as if the special effect mode continues for as long as possible.

(Means A3) In the means A1 or A2, the pending storage means (for example, the first pending storage buffer, the second pending storage buffer) capable of storing the information related to the variable display as the pending storage and the second special state are controlled. When the variable display is controlled from the specific performance mode to the special performance mode, if there is a suspension memory corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state in the suspension memory stored by the suspension storage means, the special performance mode and an informing means (see FIGS. 8-35 and 8-36) for informing that the control to the first special state is performed. According to such a configuration, after the variable display controlled to the second special state, it is possible to suitably notify the reserved storage corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state.

(Means A4) In any one of means A1 to A3, a reserved storage means (for example, a first reserved storage buffer, a second reserved storage buffer) capable of storing information on variable display as reserved storage, and a second special When the variable display controlled to the state is controlled from the specific performance mode to the special performance mode, the suspension memory corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state is stored in the suspension storage means during the special performance mode. In this case, a special effect executing means (for example, see FIGS. 8-37 and 8-38) for executing a special effect (for example, button effect) after the end of the special effect mode may be provided. . According to such a configuration, after the variable display controlled to the second special state, it is possible to suitably notify the reserved storage corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state.

(Means A5) In any one of means A1 to A4, the special state control means terminates the second special state when being controlled to the second special state and being controlled to the second special state. To execute control (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS466 to S468 when Y in step 010IWS465), and when controlled to the second special state when being controlled to the first special state , Does not execute the control to end the second special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps 010IWS466 to S468 when N in step 010IWS465), the variable display execution means is in the first special state When controlled to the second special state while being controlled, the variable display is performed over a shorter variable display period than when controlled to the second special state (for example, , FIGS. 8-7(C) and (D), the variation pattern PD1-1 selected in the first high base state varies more than the variation pattern PD1-3 selected in the second high base state. short time). According to such a configuration, it is possible to selectively use the variable display period according to the special state.

In other words, in the second special state, it is possible to secure time for prompting the end of the second special state, and in the first special state, it is possible to prevent execution of meaninglessly long variable display.

(Means A6) In any one of means A1 to A5, the special state control means terminates the second special state when it is controlled to the second special state while being controlled to the second special state. To execute control (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS466 to S468 when Y in step 010IWS465), and when controlled to the second special state when being controlled to the first special state , Does not execute the control to end the second special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps 010IWS466 to S468 when N in step 010IWS465), the special state control means is in the first special state When controlling, it is controlled to the second special state with a lower probability (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), the small hit A probability is about 1/7, and the small hit B probability is about 1/ 32). According to such a configuration, since the probability of being controlled to the second special state is lower, it is possible to provide a condition for ending the special state other than the variable display count while giving the player a sense of security.

(Means A7) In any of means A1 to means A6, in the specific effect mode, as a result of effect, a first effect result (for example, FIGS. 8-31 and As shown in 8-32, after switching from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, the lost pattern is stopped and displayed), and the second effect result suggesting that it is controlled to the first special state (for example, FIG. 8- As shown in 29, the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed), a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect capable of displaying (see FIGS. 8-28 to 8-32), and after displaying the first effect result , a post-notification effect executing means (for example, FIGS. 8-33 and 8 As shown in -34, after switching from the specific performance mode to the special performance mode, the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed), and the case of executing the suggestive performance of displaying the second performance result and the post-notification performance. The degree of advantage differs depending on the case (for example, the variation patterns PD1-2 are also selected in the case of a losing variation, but the probability of losing is overwhelmingly higher than that of a big hit or a small hit, so Relatively, the probability of becoming a small hit A when the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected is higher than the probability of becoming a small hit A when the variation pattern PD1-2 is selected.Therefore, the variation pattern PD1- It is more reliable to select the variation pattern PD1-3 and switch from the specific performance mode to the special performance mode to become the small win A than the case where 2 is selected and the specific performance mode becomes a hit as it is and the small win A is achieved. degree is high.) may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means A8) In any of means A1 to A7, when the variable display execution means is controlled to the second special state while being controlled to the second special state, it is controlled to the advantageous state and the special state. Perform variable display over a shorter variable display period than if not (e.g., as shown in the variant, the small hit B fluctuation during the second high base state is less than the normal fluctuation (e.g., 12 seconds) off fluctuation It may also be configured to perform a short shortened variation (e.g., perform a variation display of 2 seconds). According to such a configuration, variable display controlled to the second special state in the second special state can be made inconspicuous.

In addition, the characteristic portion 010IW and the modified example disclose the configuration of the game machine shown in the following (means B1) to (means B9).

(Means B1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game, in which reserved storage means (for example, a first reserved storage buffer, a second reserved storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to variable display as reserved storage; Variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of identification information (eg, first special symbol) and variable display of second identification information (eg, second special symbol) (eg, step 010IWS110 in game control microcomputer 100 ~ part that executes S113) and a special state control means (for example, steps 010IWS538, S542 in the game control microcomputer 100 that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a high base state) that facilitates variable display of the second identification information , S546 and S549), and advantageous state control means (for example, steps 010IWS117 to S120 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. part), and a special state control means (for example, the part that executes steps 010IWS114 to S116 in the game control microcomputer 100) that is controllable to a special state (for example, a small winning game state) different from the advantageous state, and production Executable production execution means (for example, a portion that executes step S76 in the production control CPU 120), and the special state control means is that when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, the first identification information It is easier to control the special state than when the variable display is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), the first special symbol has a small hit probability of 0%, and the second The special pattern has a small hit probability of about 17.4%), and the special state is a first special state (for example, a small A) and a second special state (for example, a small win B) in which it is difficult for the game medium to pass through the specific area. , approximately 1/7), and the advantageous state control means controls to the advantageous state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area while being controlled to the first special state ( For example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS456 to S462 when Y in step 010IWS455), the special state control means, as a special state, the number of variable display times less than the reciprocal of the predetermined probability (for example, 1 time, 4 times), and a second special state (for example, 99 times) that is controlled over a variable display count that is greater than the reciprocal value of the predetermined probability. state (e.g., second high base state), and if controlled to the second special state while controlling to the second special state, terminate the second special state (e.g., , the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS465 to S468), the effect execution means is controlled to the first special state in the suspension memory stored by the suspension storage means when ending the first special state. Effect (see FIGS. 8-39 and 8-40) to be executed after the end of the first special state when there is a hold memory corresponding to the variable display, and the hold memory means when the second special state ends an effect (see FIGS. 8-35 to 8-38) executed after the end of the second special state when there is a reserved memory corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state in the reserved memory to be stored; , in different performance modes. According to such a configuration, the player can grasp the situation that the special state is controlled again after the second special state is ended, and when the special state is ended by controlling to the second special state. Suitable controls can be implemented.

(Means B2) In means B1, at least a special effect mode (for example, special effect mode) and a specific effect mode (for example, specific effect mode) controllable effect mode control means (for example, step 010IWS812, S814 in the effect control CPU120 ), and the effect mode control means can be controlled to the special effect mode when being controlled to the first special state (see FIG. 8-27), and is controlled to the second special state When it is possible to control to the specific production mode (see FIG. 8-28), and when it is controlled to the second special state, it is controlled from the specific production mode to the special production mode in the variable display controlled to the second special state It is possible (see FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32), and when it is controlled to the second special state, it is possible to control from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode in the variable display controlled to the first special state. (see FIGS. 8-33 and 8-34). According to such a configuration, even in the special performance mode, which is disadvantageous compared to the specific performance mode, there are cases where it is controlled to the first special state, so it is possible to give a sense of expectation, and it is possible to control to the second special state. Suitable control can be executed when the special state is terminated by

(Means B3) In means B2, when the variable display controlled to the second special state is controlled from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, and when the variable display controlled to the first special state is controlled from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode In the case of controlling to , pseudo variable display executing means capable of executing pseudo variable display from the start of variable display to the end part for determining the effect pattern). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is being performed a plurality of times in the special presentation mode.

(Means B4) In the means B2 or B3, when the variable display controlled to the second special state is controlled from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, the first special state is stored in the suspension memory stored in the suspension storage means. Informing means (see FIGS. 8-35 and 8-36) for informing that the first special state is controlled during the special effect mode when there is a pending memory corresponding to the variable display controlled by may be configured to According to such a configuration, after the variable display controlled to the second special state, it is possible to suitably notify the reserved storage corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state.

(Means B5) In any one of the means B2 to B4, when the variable display controlled to the second special state is controlled from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, during the special effect mode When the pending memory corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state is stored, special effect executing means (for example, FIG. 8-37 and FIG. 8-38). According to such a configuration, after the variable display controlled to the second special state, it is possible to suitably notify the reserved storage corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state.

(Means B6) In any one of means B2 to B5, the special state control means terminates the second special state when being controlled to the second special state and is controlled to the second special state. To execute control (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS466 to S468 when Y in step 010IWS465), and when controlled to the second special state when being controlled to the first special state , Does not execute the control to end the second special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps 010IWS466 to S468 when N in step 010IWS465), the variable display execution means is in the first special state When controlled to the second special state while being controlled, the variable display is performed over a shorter variable display period than when controlled to the second special state (for example, , FIGS. 8-7(C) and (D), the variation pattern PD1-1 selected in the first high base state varies more than the variation pattern PD1-3 selected in the second high base state. short time). According to such a configuration, it is possible to selectively use the variable display period according to the special state.

(Means B7) In any one of means B2 to B6, the special state control means terminates the second special state when being controlled to the second special state and being controlled to the second special state. To execute control (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 010IWS466 to S468 when Y in step 010IWS465), and when controlled to the second special state when being controlled to the first special state , Does not execute the control to end the second special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 does not execute steps 010IWS466 to S468 when N in step 010IWS465), the special state control means is in the first special state When controlling, it is controlled to the second special state with a lower probability (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), the small hit A probability is about 1/7, and the small hit B probability is about 1/ 32). According to such a configuration, since the probability of being controlled to the second special state is lower, it is possible to provide a condition for ending the special state other than the variable display count while giving the player a sense of security.

(Means B8) In any of means B2 to means B7, in the specific effect mode, as the effect result, a first effect result (for example, FIG. 8-31 and FIG. As shown in 8-32, after switching from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, the lost pattern is stopped and displayed), and the second effect result suggesting that it is controlled to the first special state (for example, FIG. 8- As shown in 29, the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed), a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect capable of displaying (see FIGS. 8-28 to 8-32), and after displaying the first effect result , a post-notification effect executing means (for example, FIGS. 8-33 and 8 As shown in -34, after switching from the specific performance mode to the special performance mode, the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed), and the case of executing the suggestive performance of displaying the second performance result and the post-notification performance. The degree of advantage differs depending on the case (for example, the variation patterns PD1-2 are also selected in the case of a losing variation, but the probability of losing is overwhelmingly higher than that of a big hit or a small hit, so Relatively, the probability of becoming a small hit A when the variation pattern PD1-3 is selected is higher than the probability of becoming a small hit A when the variation pattern PD1-2 is selected.Therefore, the variation pattern PD1- It is more reliable to select the variation pattern PD1-3 and switch from the specific performance mode to the special performance mode to become the small win A than the case where 2 is selected and the specific performance mode becomes a hit as it is and the small win A is achieved. degree is high.) may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means B9) In any one of means B1 to B8, when the variable display execution means is controlled to the second special state while being controlled to the second special state, it is controlled to the advantageous state and the special state. Perform variable display over a shorter variable display period than if not (e.g., as shown in the variant, the small hit B fluctuation during the second high base state is less than the normal fluctuation (e.g., 12 seconds) off fluctuation It may also be configured to perform a short shortened variation (e.g., perform a variation display of 2 seconds). According to such a configuration, variable display controlled to the second special state in the second special state can be made inconspicuous.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
a pending storage means capable of storing information about variable display as pending storage;
variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information;
a special state control means capable of controlling a special state in which variable display of the second identification information is easily executed;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
special state control means capable of controlling a special state different from the advantageous state;
and a production execution means capable of executing production,
The special state control means is
When the variable display of the second identification information is executed, it is easier to control to the special state than when the variable display of the first identification information is executed,
The special state can be controlled into a first special state in which the game medium can easily pass through the specific area and a second special state in which the game medium cannot easily pass through the specific area,
When variable display of the second identification information is executed, controlling to the first special state with a predetermined probability,
The advantageous state control means controls to the advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area while being controlled to the first special state,
The special state control means is
As the special states, there are a first special state that is controlled for a variable display count that is less than the reciprocal of the predetermined probability, and a second special state that is controlled for a variable display count that is greater than the reciprocal of the predetermined probability. , is controllable to
When being controlled to the second special state while being controlled to the first special state, without terminating the first special state,
terminating the second special state when being controlled to the second special state while being controlled to the second special state;
When the first special state is ended, the effect execution means is configured to perform the second special state when there is a reserved memory corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state in the reserved memory stored by the reserved memory means. A performance to be executed after termination of the first special state, and a retention memory corresponding to the variable display controlled to the first special state is included in the retention memory stored by the retention storage means when the second special state is terminated. A gaming machine characterized in that an effect to be executed after the end of the second special state in a certain case is executed in a different effect mode.

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