JP6740283B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine which can perform variable display and can be controlled into an advantageous state advantageous to a player and a special state different from the advantageous state.

Some conventional gaming machines can be controlled to a state (special state) in which a prize ball (game value) due to a small hit game (special state) can be easily obtained after the big hit game (advantageous state) ends. In addition, as such a gaming machine, a plurality of small hit types including small hit A and small hit B are provided, and different modes depending on the small hit type when the variable display result is a small hit. There is one that can execute a notification effect (special effect) and can execute a pre-reading effect that suggests that the big hit game is executed before the variable display is started (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2018-33787, A

However, in Patent Document 1, since the pre-reading effect is an effect that suggests that the big hit game is executed, it is not possible to make the player pay attention to the pre-reading effect for the small hit game and it is not possible to improve the interest. There's a problem.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled into an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit game state) and a special state different from the advantageous state (a small hit game state) (for example, a pachinko machine). A gaming machine 1),
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state,
After the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which the game value (for example, a prize ball) due to the special state is easily given,
Suspended storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as reserved storage (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the first start prize processing and the second start prize processing shown in FIG. 8-14).
When performing variable display, the determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state or the special state (for example, the first special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8-15 by the CPU 103 or the second shown in FIG. 8-22). Part to execute special symbol normal processing),
Before determination by said determining means, said advantageous state or the determinable determining means to be controlled to the special state (e.g., Ya portion CPU103 executes the first prize when the random number determination process shown in Figure 8-13 , A part for executing the second winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8-14),
Based on the determination result of the determination means , a specific effect (for example, a reserved memory display based on the second special figure reserved memory in the second KT state is displayed in blue or red circle) before the variable display of the target is executed . ) Specific effect executing means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect effect process shown in FIG. 8-39),
Equipped with
The special state is a first special state (for example, a small hitting game state of two times open small hits) and a second special state (a small hitting game of ten times open small hits) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state. State) and
When the determination unit determines that the special state is controlled, the determination unit can determine whether the special state is the first special state or the second special state (for example, the CPU 103 2 The part that determines the small hit type in the random number determination process at the time of winning),
When the determination unit determines that the first special state is controlled, the second special state is controlled, and the advantageous state is controlled , the target is determined. The ratio in which the specific effect is executed before the variable display is executed is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-38(B), when the small hit type is 10 times open small hit, 95%). By executing the small hit notification effect in the second mode or the third mode, the display mode of the hold storage display is displayed in blue or red ○ at a rate of 95%, and the small hit type is twice. In the case of the open small hit, the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode and the third mode at a rate of 80%, so that the display mode of the reserved storage display is a blue or red circle at a rate of 80%. Displayed)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

A gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
Special effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a small hit notification effect) corresponding to being controlled to the special state in the special state based on the determination by the determining means. 8-39) (a portion for executing the variable display effect processing shown in 8-39),
The hold display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold display update processing (059SGS162), so that the start winning winning command buffer is received. 059SG194A according to the content of the first reserved display area 5A and the second reserved display area 5B) to display the reserved storage display),
Equipped with
The holding display means,
It is possible to display the hold display in multiple display modes (for example, blue or red ○),
It is possible to change the display mode of the hold display at a different rate according to the effect mode of the special effect executed by the special effect execution means (when the small hit notification effect is executed in the first mode, the hold storage is performed). (While the display mode of the display does not change, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode or the third mode, the display mode of the hold storage display always changes)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change in the display mode of the hold display, so that it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The special state is a first special state (for example, a small hitting game state of two times open small hits) and a second special state (a small hitting game of ten times open small hits) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state. State) and
Special effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a small hit notification effect) corresponding to being controlled to the special state in the special state based on the determination by the determining means. 8-39) (a portion for executing the variable display effect processing shown in 8-39),
The special effect execution unit defines the special effect as a first special mode (for example, a first mode in which the eyes of the character 059SG005C are displayed in white as shown in FIG. 8-40) and the first special mode. It can be executed with a different second special aspect (for example, the second aspect or the third aspect in which the eyes of the character 059SG005C are displayed in blue or red as shown in FIG. 8-40).
The ratio controlled to the second special state is different between when the special effect is executed in the first special mode and when it is executed in the second special mode (for example, FIG. As shown in ), when the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, the rate of being controlled to the small hit small gaming state of 10 times small hit small after the end of the small hit game is the highest, and the small hit notification effect is When the game is executed in the first mode, the rate of being controlled to the small hitting gaming state of the small hitting small open 10 times after the end of the small hitting game is the lowest)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the effect mode of the special effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The special state is a first special state (for example, a small hitting game state in which the opening is small for two times) and a second special state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state (for example, a small opening for a small opening in ten times). Winning game state) and
Special effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a small hit notification effect) corresponding to being controlled to the special state in the special state based on the determination by the determining means. 8-39) (a portion for executing the variable display effect processing shown in 8-39),
The special effect executing means,
The special effect is a first special mode (for example, a first mode in which the eyes of the character 059SG005C are displayed in white as shown in FIG. 8-40) and a second special mode different from the first special mode (for example, , The second mode and the third mode in which the eyes of the character 059SG005C are displayed in blue or red, as shown in FIG. 8-40.
The special effect is displayed at a different ratio between the case where the special effect is executed on the variable display corresponding to the first special state and the case where the special effect is executed on the variable display corresponding to the second special state. It can be executed in the second special mode (for example, as shown in Modification 059SG-3, when the small hit notification effect is executed during the variable display in which the variable display result is the small hit in the second KT state, (The part that determines and executes the mode of the small hit notification effect at different rates according to the small hit type)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the special effect is executed in the second special mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The special state is a first special state (for example, a small hitting game state in which the opening is small for two times) and a second special state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state (for example, a small opening for a small opening in ten times). Winning game state) and
Special effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a small hit notification effect) corresponding to being controlled to the special state in the special state based on the determination by the determining means. 8-39) (a portion for executing the variable display effect processing shown in 8-39),
The special state is a first special state (for example, a small hitting game state of two times open small hits) and a second special state (a small hitting game of ten times open small hits) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state. State) and
Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, promotion effect) that suggests that the second special state is controlled after being suggested to be controlled to the first special state in the special effect (for example, , The effect control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 8-39.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the special effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Special effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a special effect (for example, a small hit notification effect) corresponding to being controlled to the special state in the special state based on the determination by the determining means. 8-39) (a portion for executing the variable display effect processing shown in 8-39),
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (for example, 2R non-probability variation big hit) and a second advantage state (for example, 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit) that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. Including
The special effect execution means can execute the special effect in a specific mode at different rates depending on whether the first advantageous state is controlled or the second advantageous state. As shown in 8-38(A), when there is a reserved storage that is either 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, or 2R certainty variation big hit in the second special figure holding storage, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect is set. When the second mode is determined at a rate of 10% and the third mode is determined at a rate of 90%, if there is a pending storage that is a 2R non-probable variation big hit, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect is set to 100%. (The part that determines the second aspect in proportion)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the special effect is executed in the specific mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Note that the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be one.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a first special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability for every setting value. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, a big hit classification judgment table, and a small hit classification judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decorative design. It is an explanatory view for explaining an opening pattern of a variable winning a prize ball device and a special variable winning a prize ball device in a KT state. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is an explanatory view showing a data holding area for game control. It is the explanation drawing which shows the data retention area for production control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a first start winning process. It is a flowchart showing an example of a second start winning process. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st variation pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st gate passage waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st big hit end processing. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart showing a second special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd gate passage waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd big hit end processing. It is an explanatory view for explaining how to transition the gaming state. It is a flowchart showing an example of a normal symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric auditors product pre-opening process. It is the flowchart which shows a part of production control process flag. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading notice setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of a hold display notice production. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination rate of the production mode of small hit notification production. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production feature of small hit information production. It is a timing chart during a variable display and a small hit game in a modified example. It is a timing chart during a small hit game for each small hit type in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination rate of the production mode of small hit suggestion production and continuation suggestion production. It is a figure showing a production mode of a small hit suggestion production and a winning failure production in a modification. It is a figure showing a production mode of a small hit suggestion production and a winning failure production in a modification. It is a figure showing a continuation suggestion production during a small hitting game, a winning failure production, and a production mode of a winning production in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the production|generation aspect of the prize ball notification production in a modification. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the big hit notification production in a modification.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1".

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The change includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. The variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". In addition, the special symbol display device that variably displays the special symbol may be one type.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include 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 synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, there is provided a display area for displaying a suspension display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended. In the characteristic part 059SG, the first hold display area 5A for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure and the second hold display area for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure. A hold display area 5B is provided. A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also called a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also called a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first reserved memory number is displayed by, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning port is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information.

In addition, a row 19 of nails is provided on the right side of the first start winning opening so that a game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area does not enter the area where the first starting winning opening is provided. Has been done. Thus, the row of nails 19 for preventing the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering is provided, so that the game ball is operated to shoot toward the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). The game ball can be won in the first start winning port only when the operation is performed.

In the characteristic part 059SG, the row of nails 19 is provided, so that the game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening only when the player makes a left-handed operation. It is not limited to various forms. For example, the game ball may be configured to be able to win in the first starting prize hole only when the left-handed operation is performed by providing the first starting prize hole on the left side of the game area, or the first starting prize. The mouth may be provided on the left side of the game area, and the row of nails 19 may also be provided to allow the game ball to enter the first starting winning opening only when a left hit operation is performed.

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

Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and moves the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-back direction to move the bottom surface. The game ball is changed to an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which a game ball can be won at a special winning opening located below the member and a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot be won. Special variable winning ball device 7, in the jackpot gaming state that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the bottom member is moved forward. From the closed state, which is moved forward toward the bottom, the bottom member is moved backward, and the opening control is performed to open the special winning opening, which is the winning area.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, there are provided a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning hole for a small hit, and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning port, as shown in FIG. As shown in, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side. The special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and a plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-back direction. By moving the ball back and forth, a special winning opening or a second starting winning opening located below the bottom member allows the game ball to win a prize (also referred to as an open state) and the game ball cannot win a prize. Say). The special variable winning ball device 17, in the small hitting game state that occurs when the predetermined display result (small hitting pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the bottom member, From the closed state in which the forward movement is performed forward, the bottom member is moved backward in the backward direction, and the opening control is performed to open the special winning opening, which is the winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B, when the normal symbol display 20 hits and displays the symbol, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is moved forward toward the front, The opening control for opening the second starting winning opening, which is the winning area, is executed.

In the characteristic part 059SG, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, so that the game ball dropped on the special variable winning ball device 7 is If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is moved from the upper left to the lower right, and drops onto the variable winning ball device 6B below it.

Further, in the characteristic part 059SG, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed such that the bottom members are slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left. If the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is closed, the game ball on the winning ball device 6B moves from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B. Go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the special variable winning ball device 7 does not win the special winning ball device 6B. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning port is in the open state, the gaming ball dropped to the second starting winning port is a special variable winning ball. The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second start winning hole is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided to the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward to open the special winning opening, the gaming ball wins the special winning opening. Furthermore, if the special winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and drops to the out opening as it is.

In addition, in the characteristic part 059SG, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of restricting pieces that reduce the flow-down speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom surface member. Has been done. In the present feature portion 059SG, the restriction pieces are provided in the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B, so that the flow down from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed such that the game ball meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow is delayed compared with the case without the restriction piece.

In the characteristic part 059SG, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. The bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the special winning ball device 6B receives the special variable winning. Since the game balls are configured to flow toward the ball device 17, in this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is on the downstream side. It can be said that it is provided.

Inside the special winning opening, there is provided a switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, it becomes a state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening. You will be at a disadvantage.

Inside the special winning opening, a switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting the game ball winning in the special winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of winning balls is smaller than when the gaming ball wins the big winning opening, For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) other prize holes such as the first start prize hole 1 and the second start prize hole. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, it becomes a state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is closed and the special winning opening is closed, the player cannot get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening. You will be at a disadvantage.

In addition, inside the second starting winning opening, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a game ball that has won in the second starting winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information.

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

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning hole). Is provided on the right side of the game area, so when the player is in the big hit game or in the KT state (so-called small hit time), the player aims at the right side of the game area (so-called right hitting operation). )I do.

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

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

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

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of ordinary figure games that are pending to be executed, by the number of LEDs that have been lit.

Incidentally, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, since the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the passage gate 41 plays a role as a normal starting area. However, even if the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, since the big hit game state is entered based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 41, the pass gate 41 also plays a role as an operation area. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that has both a normal starting region and an operating region.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include 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 effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and can be tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the 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 which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the operation (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a shooting operation (so-called left hitting operation) aiming at the left side of the game area. When the player makes a left-hand hitting operation by rotating the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player, and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol display The first special figure game by the device 4A is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period during execution of the special drawing game, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting winning cannot be executed immediately), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol varies depending on the jackpot type described later) as a fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "big hit". .. Further, if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it is "missing". Even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and the small hit symbol may be "small hit".

After the display result in the first special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

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

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

The type of big hit is set in the "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, probability variation state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) are prepared. The jackpot type is set according to these. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

After the big hit game state ends, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a certain variation state, a KT state, or a high base state.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), the probability variation control is performed so that the probability that the display result is a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which it is likely to be a "big hit" in addition to improving the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

In the KT state, the KT control that is more likely to make a small hit than in the normal state is executed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hitting game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than that in the big hitting game state, but it is in an advantageous state for the player.

In the high base state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special map change time (the period during which the special map changes) is shortened compared to the normal state (time saving state) is executed, and "Public hit" is given in the normal figure game. By increasing the probability of becoming higher than in the normal state and the like, the control (high opening control, high base control) in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening is also executed. The high base state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, which is an advantageous state for the player.

The probability change state, the KT state, and the high base state are continued until one of the ending conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. To do. The condition that the end condition is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (variable number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a probability variation state, a KT state, a high base state, etc., and the display result in the special figure game is "big hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability of becoming the same as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset, when the predetermined recovery process is not executed after the power is turned on) It is in a state of being.

When the big hit game is finished and the game state is controlled to the probability change state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a firing operation (right hitting operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. When the player makes a right-hand hitting operation by rotating the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player and the gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, but the general education game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed) , The general-university game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol loss symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol defect". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning a prize ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

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

In the second special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, "big hit", If a predetermined special symbol different from the big hit symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, the "small hit" symbol is given. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing" will occur.

After the display result of the second special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, provided that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. After the display result in the second special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed).

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or in place of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the image display device 5, as the effects executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later. Is an aspect in which is continuing.

Further, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" and the like) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" which is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-determination variation pattern (normal pattern). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probabilistic variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is "small hit", the fixed decorative pattern (for example, "" which is a predetermined small hit combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of a mode similar to the small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit" A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach lost") may be displayed as a stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss") (Also referred to as) the fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed (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 (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the variable display is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit medium effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting medium production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, some big hit type (the big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type which makes the following game state high accuracy state) By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a performance 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 gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a gaming state, etc. 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 function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the signal.

The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch (first counting switch 23 and second counting switch 24). )) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 by taking in a detection signal (a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on). The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, the solenoid 83, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100 for the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the special winning opening door. The information is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the special winning opening solenoid 83.

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

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

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 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 designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

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

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

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

In the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (S3; Yes), the initialization process (S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (S9). When the effect control command is received, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, for example, in the image display device 5.

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

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (S5). .. In S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. When it is determined that these 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 (S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process (S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game 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 processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of recovery from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that power recovery has been performed or that power recovery is in progress. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms) (S11), and interrupts are permitted (S12). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, 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 the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signal is received from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 is determined (S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process (S25A). The CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the first special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. (See below for details). Further, the CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process process (S25B). The CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the second special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. It In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol simultaneously in parallel.

Following the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process, normal symbol process process is executed (S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the execution and suspension management of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold indicator 25C is turned on to display the number of held ordinary figure symbols.

After the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of 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, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

In the first start winning a prize determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning to the first starting prize hole, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a start winning to the first starting winning opening occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information in the first holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102. To be done. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the first hold storage number, the transmission for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the first hold storage number, and the look-ahead determination on the effect control board 12. Settings are made. The production control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted in this way is, for example, after the first special symbol process process is finished, the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 12 are transmitted.

After executing the first start prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of S110A to S121A according to the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (S110A to S121A) of the first special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The first special symbol normal process of S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In the first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether to start the first special symbol game, based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Further, in the first special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for display result determination, whether the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" In this case, the jackpot type is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the first special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game is set in correspondence with the determined display result. .. After that, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the first special symbol normal process ends.

When making various decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) are referenced. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The first variation pattern setting process of S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "1". In this first variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined using a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It includes a process for determining which one. In the first fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the first fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether there is reach, etc.), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The first special symbol variation process of S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "2". In this first special symbol variation process, a process for setting for varying the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the elapsed time after the first special symbol starts to vary is measured. It includes processing to do. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the first special symbol variation process ends. To do.

In this example, since the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the process moves to the first special symbol variation process (S112A) and the first special symbol is changed. When the variable display of the symbol is in progress, it may be a small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol and be controlled to a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the second special figure process flag is the second small hit). Pre-opening process-determines whether or not the value corresponding to the second small hit end processing), if the small hit game is during, the value of the first special symbol process flag corresponds to the first special symbol variation process Do not change from the value, and if it is not in the small hit game, it is possible to update the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the next first special symbol stop process. By performing such control, the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. Control to do so. Not limited to such control, for example, during the small hitting game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted (timer May be suspended).

Further, for example, the small hit ending period as the small hit end processing period may be configured to be different depending on the gaming state. For example, in a normal state, if configured to suspend the variable display of the first special symbol, the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes long, and the execution period and the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol If the difference becomes large, it is necessary to absorb the interruption period due to the stop of the swinging of the decorative pattern and the like, which results in a feeling of strangeness to the player. Therefore, in the normal state, it is desirable that the small hit ending period be shorter than that in the KT state (first KT state, second KT state). In this case, for example, the small hitting ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the normal state, while the small hitting ending period may be 3 seconds in the KT state.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, for example, in the first KT state, since the game ball is practically difficult to win in the small hit control and no special effect is produced, the small hit ending period is shorter than that in the second KT state. It may be configured to do so. On the other hand, in the second KT state, the game ball is easy to win in the small hit control and an effect for emphasizing the small hit control is executed. Therefore, the small hit ending period may be made longer than in the first KT state. .. In this case, for example, the small hit ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, while the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the second KT state.

Further, as for the small hit fanfare period as the small hit opening pre-processing period, the length of the period may be changed depending on the game state, like the small hit ending period.

The first special symbol stop process of S113A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "3". In this first special symbol stop processing, to stop the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, to stop display (derive) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the first special symbol It includes the process of setting. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the first 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 first special figure process flag is updated to "9". If the display result is "miss", the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", the game state is updated when the probability variation state, the KT state, or the high base state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is satisfied. .. When the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated, the first special symbol stop process ends.

The first gate passage waiting process of S114A is executed when the value of the fourth special process flag is "4". In the first gate passage waiting process, control for waiting passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is performed. When the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The first jackpot opening preprocessing of S115A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "5". In this first jackpot opening pre-processing, processing for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the jackpot opening state based on that the display result is "jackpot", etc. It is included. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, in accordance with which the big hit type is, the upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "6", and the first jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

The first jackpot opening process of S116A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "6". This first big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the special winning opening, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like. , And processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "7". Then, the process during the opening of the first big hit ends.

The first jackpot opening post-processing of S117A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "7". The first big hit post-opening process is a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the special winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and a big hit when the upper limit number of executions is reached. It includes processing for making settings for ending the gaming state. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “6”, while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the first special feature process flag is updated. The value of the figure process flag is updated to "8". When the value of the first special figure process flag is updated, the first jackpot opening post-process is ended.

The first jackpot ending process of S118A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "8". This first big hit ending process corresponds to the process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or the end of the big hit game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting the probability variation control, the KT control, and the high base control. When such a setting is made, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the first jackpot ending process ends.

The first small hit opening pre-processing of S119A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "9". The first small hitting opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the special winning opening to be opened in the small hitting game state based on the display result of "small hitting". .. At this time, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the first small hit opening pretreatment is ended.

The first small hitting open process of S120A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "10". The process for measuring the elapsed time after opening the special winning opening and the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time and the like are included in the first small hit opening process. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state to reach the end timing of the small hitting game state, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "11", and the first small hitting opening process is ended.

The first small hit completion process of S121A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "11". The first small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the first small hitting end processing is ended.

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

In addition, in this example, the variable display result of the first special symbol is exemplified as a small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result of the first special symbol is small. You may provide a case to be a hit. In this case, in the present example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, so that, for example, the process moves to the second special symbol variation process and the second special symbol is changed. When the variable display is in progress, it may be a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol and may be controlled to a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the first special figure process flag is the first small hit). Pre-opening process to determine whether the value is equivalent to the first small hit end processing), if the small hit game is during, the value of the second special figure process flag corresponds to the second special symbol variation processing Do not change from the value, and if it is not a small hit game, it is possible to update the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop process. By performing such control, the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and the variable display of the second special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. It may be controlled to do so. Incidentally, not limited to such control, for example, during the small hitting game based on the variable display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted (timer May be suspended).

Incidentally, with regard to the small hit control based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the length of the small hit fanfare period or the small hit ending period may be varied depending on the game state.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and mount the effect control board 12. The CTC (counter/timer circuit) registers are set. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S73; No), the process of S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

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 is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. 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 interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON in S73 (S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the OFF state (S74), and the command analysis process is executed (S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 may be stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. 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 the command analysis process is executed in S75, the effect control process process is executed (S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the production operation using various production devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with the production control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing of S73.

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

After executing the process of S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in 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 symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process of 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 (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various types The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in 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 an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in 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 sound control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Thus, various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what is done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect display processing during variable display ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect process during small hit in S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command designating to end the small winning game state from the main board 11, for example. The value is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit completion production process of S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit mid-game production process of S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "6". In this big hit mid production processing, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production controls in the big hit gaming state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

The ending effect process of 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 an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

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

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

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

Also, the game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, a hardware resource on the side of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like may be directly used. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

It should be noted that, in the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 059SG of the present embodiment)
Next, the characteristic part 059SG of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-1, the main board 11 in the present characteristic part 059SG is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case 059SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Has been done. In addition, on the main board 11, a lock switch 059SG051 for switching the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable setting value state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate) and the like to be described later in the setting value change state. A setting changeover switch 059SG052, which functions as a setting switch for changing the set value, and an opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the set value change state in the characteristic unit 059SG is also a state (set value confirmation state) in which a store clerk or the like of the game hall can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The setting switching main body portion provided with the operation portions such as the lock switch 059SG051 and the setting switching switch 059SG052 is housed in the substrate case 059SG201 together with the main substrate 11, and the lock switch 059SG051 and the setting switching switch 059SG052 include the substrate case 059SG201. The substrate case 059SG201 is exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear side of the substrate case 059SG201 so that it can be operated without opening.

Since the board case 059SG201 having the lock switch 059SG051 and the setting changeover switch 059SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. It is possible to operate by opening the game machine frame 3 by using it. Further, the lock switch 059SG051 needs to be operated by a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade, so that only the store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate it. The lock switch 059SG051 is also a switch that can execute an ON/OFF switching operation to be described later with a setting key. In the characteristic part 059SG, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but they may be combined with one key.

Further, the board case 059SG201 is provided with a display monitor 059SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later. The display monitor 059SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 059SG201. That is, the display monitor 059SG029 is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 in the board case 059SG201 is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized without opening the gaming machine frame 059SG003, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 refers to the back surface side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 059SG003 opened. It is the front when viewed, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Next, the game control main processing in the present characteristic unit 059SG will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (059SGSa001). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (059SGSa002). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). In addition, in the characteristic part 059SG, the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) is being executed while the game control timer interrupt process is being executed in addition to the setting value changing process and the setting value confirming process which will be described later. Backup data and check data used when restoring the backup data are created from the setting value information stored in the RAM 102 based on the reception of the power-off signal indicating that the backup data has dropped below a predetermined value. The data and the check data are stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 102.

If backup data is not stored (059SGSa003;N) or RAM 102 is not normal (059SGSa004;N), proceed to 059SGSa017, and if backup data is stored and RAM 102 is normal (059SGSa003;Y, 059SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6, that is, whether or not the set value of a normal value is stored in the RAM 102 (059SGSaSa005).

When the set value stored in the RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 described later (059SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 059SGSaa017, and the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 ( 059SGSa005;Y) has the set value changing flag indicating that the set value changing process to be described later was being executed before the power cut (power cut occurred during execution of the set value changing process). It is determined whether there is any (059SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (059SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 059SGSa017, and if the setting value changing flag is not set, the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear processing described later has been executed is executed. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (059SGSa007) and whether or not a clear switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ON, that is, in the state where the clear switch is operated. It is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated (059SGSa008).

When the clear switch is ON (059SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (059SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 059SGSa011 (059SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (059SGSa008; N), the process proceeds to 059SGSa011 without executing 059SGSa009 and 059SGSa010.

In the RAM clear processing (059SGa009) of the characteristic unit 059SG, the CPU 103 clears the data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag stored in the RAM 102.

In 059SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether the lock switch 059SG051 is ON (059SGSa011). When the lock switch 059SG051 is ON (059SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether the open sensor 059SG090 is ON (059SGSa012). When the open sensor 059SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch 059SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame 059SG003 open (059SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not (059SGSa013a).

When the RAM clear flag is set (059SGSa013a; Y), the set value changing process (059SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 059SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag. If is not set (059SGSa013a; N), a set value confirmation process (059SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 059SGSa014.

In the setting value change processing of the feature unit 059SG, the CPU 103 reads the setting value stored in the RAM 102 and notifies the effect control board 12 that the setting value change has started. Send a command. Next, the CPU 103 displays the read set value on the display monitor 059SG029 and accepts the operation of the setting changeover switch 059SG052. At this time, every time the setting switch is operated, the numerical value (setting value) displayed on the display monitor 059SG029 is updated and displayed on the display monitor 059SG029 when the lock switch 059SG051 is turned off. The stored numerical value is stored in the RAM 102 as a new set value.

When a new setting value is stored in the RAM 102, a setting value change end notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 that the setting value change has been completed is transmitted. By doing so, the effect control CPU 120 displays the image on the image display device 5 or outputs the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R during the period from the reception of the setting value change start notification command to the reception of the setting value change end notification command. It is possible to inform the surroundings that the set value is being changed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by sound output, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, and the like.

In addition, when power failure occurs during the setting value changing process, the CPU 103 creates the backup data and the recovery data described above, and stores the backup data and the recovery data in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 102. , The setting value changing flag is set in the backup data storage area.

Further, in the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 reads a set value stored in the RAM 102 and sends a set value confirmation start notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 that the confirmation of the set value has started. Send. Next, the CPU 103 displays the read set value on the display monitor 059SG029. The CPU 103 ends the display of the set value on the display monitor 059SG029 when the lock switch 059SG051 is turned off, and notifies the effect control board 12 that the set value has been confirmed. Send a command. By doing so, the effect control CPU 120 displays the image on the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L, 8R from the time when the setting value confirmation start notification command is received until the setting value confirmation end notification command is received. It is possible to inform the surroundings that the set value is being confirmed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by sound output, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, and the like.

When the lock switch 059SG051 is OFF (059SGSa011;N) or when the open sensor is OFF (059SGSa012;N), the processing proceeds to 059SGSa014 without executing the processing of 059SGSa013a to 059SGSa013c.

In 059SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 is cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated this time (whether or not the RAM clear processing (059SGSa009) has been executed) ( 059SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (059SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 059SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (059SGSa014; N), the power supply to the internal state of the main board 11 is stopped (power cut). Recovery processing for returning to the state (059SGSa015) is performed.

In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be. Then, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, and transmits a command at the time of recovery including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 059SGSa028. (059SGSa016).

Further, in 059SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated (059SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (059SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 059SG051 is ON (059SGSa018) or the open sensor 059SG090 is ON (059SGSa019).

When the lock switch 059SG051 is ON (059SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 059SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the gaming machine frame 059SG003 is opened and the lock switch 059SG051 is turned on, the pachinko gaming is operated while the clear switch is operated. When the machine 1 is started), the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (059SGSa020), and if the setting value changing flag is set, the setting value changing flag is cleared (059SGSa021). Then, the processing of 059SGSa009 to 059SGSa016 described above is executed.

When the clear switch is OFF (059SGSa017;N), the lock switch 059SG051 is OFF (059SGSa018;N), and the open sensor 059SG090 is OFF (059SGSa019;N), the process proceeds to 059SGSa031.

Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a command at the time of restoration including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by cold start (059SGSa022). Then, the cold start notification timer according to the period for informing the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (059SGSa023), and the notification of the cold start is started by starting the blinking of all the segments composing the display monitor 059SG029. (059SGSa024).

After the execution of 059SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (059SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (059SGGSa026). If the cold start notification timer has not timed out (059SGSa026; N), the processing of 059SGSa025 and 059SGGSa026 is repeatedly executed, and if the cold start notification timer has timed out (059SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 059SG029. Ends blinking (059SGSa027), and proceeds to 059SGSa028.

In the characteristic part 059SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all the segments composing the display monitor 059SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 059SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least a part of the segments constituting the display monitor 059SG029 may be turned on.

Then, in 059SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (059SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to take a timer interrupt at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (059SGSa029) and interrupts are enabled (059SGSa030). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, 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.

Further, in 059SGSa031, the CPU 103 informs the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), the fact that power is cut off during setting change described later, and the like. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormal setting value is transmitted (059SGSa031). Further, the error notification execution waiting timer is set (059SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (059SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (059SGSa034). If the error notification execution wait timer has not timed out (059SGSa034; N), the processing of 059SGSa033 and 059SGGSa034 is repeatedly executed, and if the error notification execution wait timer has timed out (059SGSa034; Y), a set value error occurs. (059SGSa035) that the recovery from the power interruption during the occurrence of the setting or the setting change is recovered (error notification). For example, as the error notification, “E.” may be displayed on each display unit that constitutes the display monitor 059SG029.

Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (059SGSa036), and plays a game through a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer in the field, and the process proceeds to 059SGSa032 (059SGSa037). After that, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 059SGSa032 to 059SGSa037 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of the clerk of the game hall, etc.), and thereby the display monitor 059SG029. , The first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B to execute the error occurrence notification.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 059SG of the present embodiment displays the display monitor 059SG029, the first when the abnormal set value is set or when the set power is restored from the power interruption during the change of the set value. Since the special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to notify the occurrence of an error, the clerk of the game hall, etc., can detect the error and the set value from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power was cut off during the change. In addition, since the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power interruption during the change of the set value can be recognized by the gaming machine management device, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Is becoming

In the game control main process of the feature part 059SG, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 059SGSa008 (059SGSa008; Y) or after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 059SGSa021, the RAM clear process (059SGSa009) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the RAM clearing process, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 059SGSa008 (059SGSa008; Y) or the setting value is changed in 059SGSa021. It may be executed not after the middle flag is cleared but when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 059SGSa014 (059SGSa014; Y).

Next, the big hit probability and the small hit probability for each set value set in the feature part 059SG will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-3(A), as the first special map variable display result in the low probability state, “1” is set as the setting value among the random numbers for hit determination that can take the range of 0 to 65535. If it is set, 205 random numbers for hit determination are assigned to the big hit, and if "2" is set as the setting value, 215 random numbers for hit determination are assigned to the big hit, When “3” is set as the set value, 225 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the big hits, and when “4” is set as the set value, 235 hit determination random numbers are set. Is assigned to the jackpot and "5" is set as the set value, 245 random numbers for hit determination are assigned to the jackpot, and "6" is set as the set value. Is assigned to the big hits.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3(B), as the first special map variable display result in the high probability state, among the random numbers for hit determination that can take the range of 0 to 65535, “1” is set as the set value. 2050 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the jackpot, and 2150 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the jackpot when "2" is set as the setting value. When the set value is “3”, 2250 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the big hit, and when the set value is “4”, the hit determination is 2350. When the random number for hitting is assigned to the big hit and "5" is set as the setting value, 2450 hitting random numbers for hitting determination are assigned to the big hit and "6" is set as the setting value. In this case, 2550 random numbers for hit determination are assigned to the big hit.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3(A) and 8-3(B), the first special figure variable display result is irrespective of whether the game state is the low probability state or the high probability state. The random number for hit determination is not assigned to the small hit.

As shown in FIG. 8C, the second special figure variable display result in the low probability state is “1” as the set value among the random numbers for hit determination that can take the range of 0 to 65535. If is set, 205 random numbers for hit determination are assigned to the big hit, and if "2" is set as the set value, 215 random numbers for hit determination are assigned to the big hit. In the case where “3” is set as the set value, 225 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the big hit, and when “4” is set as the set value, 235 hit determination random numbers are set. When the random number for hitting is assigned to the big hit and "5" is set as the setting value, 245 hitting random numbers for hitting determination are assigned to the big hit and "6" is set as the setting value. In this case, 255 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3(D), as the second special figure variable display result in the high probability state, among the random numbers for hit determination that can take the range of 0 to 65535, “1” is set as the setting value. 2050 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the jackpot, and 2150 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the jackpot when "2" is set as the setting value. When the set value is “3”, 2250 hit determination random numbers are assigned to the big hit, and when the set value is “4”, the hit determination is 2350. When the random number for hitting is assigned to the big hit and "5" is set as the setting value, 2450 hitting random numbers for hitting determination are assigned to the big hit and "6" is set as the setting value. In this case, 2550 random numbers for hit determination are assigned to the big hit.

As shown in FIG. 8-3(C) and FIG. 8-3(D), as the second special figure variable display result, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a fixed number is displayed. The hit determination value (62,986 hit determination values of the hit determination random numbers that can take the range of 0 to 65535) is assigned to the small hit.

That is, in the variable display of the first special figure in the characteristic part 059SG, the probability that the variable display result is a big hit increases as the set value increases from “1” to “6”. However, the variable display result is not a small hit regardless of whether the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1" to "6". On the other hand, in the variable display of the second special figure in the characteristic portion 059SG, the probability that the variable display result is a big hit increases as the set value increases from “1” to “6”. However, regardless of whether the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1" to "6", the variable display result is a small hit at a constant rate (62986/65536). ..

As shown in FIG. 8-3(D), regarding the variable display of the second special figure in the high probability state, if the value of the set value is “1”, the probability of deviation is 500/65536, If the value is “2”, the probability of deviation is 400/65536, if the value of the set value is “3”, the probability of deviation is 300/65536, and if the value of the set value is “4”, the probability of deviation is 200/65536, the probability of deviation is 100/65536 if the value of the set value is "5", and the probability of deviation decreases by 100/65536, but if the value of the set value is "6" , The probability of deviation is set to 80/65536, and the probability of deviation is not set to 0/65536, which is 100/65536 less than when the setting value is “5”. This is because if the probability that the variable display of the second special figure in the high-probability state is off when the set value is “6” is set to 0/655536, the variable display result will not be off and the pachinko This is to prevent the player from being specified as the set value set in the gaming machine 1 being "6".

Next, with respect to the big hit determination table, the small hit determination table, the big hit type determination table, and the small hit type determination table in the feature section 059SG, the case where the set value “1” is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described as an example. .. FIG. 8-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing the big hit determination table 059SG130a. The big hit determination table 059SG130a is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which big hit determination values to be compared with random numbers for hit determination are set. The jackpot determination table 059SG130a includes an uncertain variation jackpot determination table used in an uncertain variation state (low probability state (low probability/non-KT state, low probability/first KT state)) and a certain variation state (high probability state (high probability state). /First KT state, high probability/second KT state)). The numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 8-4(A) are set in the non-probability-variable jackpot determination table, and the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 8-4(A) are set in the probability-variable jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8-4(A) is a jackpot determination value.

8-4(B) and 8-4(C) are explanatory views showing the small hit determination tables 059SG130b and 059SG130c. Among these, FIG. 8-4 (B) shows the small hit determination table 059SG130b for the first special symbol used when performing the variable display of the first special symbol. Moreover, FIG. 8-4(C) shows the small hit determination table 059SG130c for the second special symbol used when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The small hitting determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a small hitting determination value to be compared with a random number for hit determination is set. The small hit determination tables 059SG130b and 059SG130c respectively include an uncertain variation small hit determination table used in an uncertain variation state (low probability state (low probability/non-KT state, low probability/first KT state)) and a certain variation state ( There is a probability variation small hitting determination table used in a high probability state (high probability/first KT state, high probability/second KT state). The numerical values described in the left column of FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C) are set in the non-probability variation small hitting determination table, and the probability variation small hitting determination table shown in FIG. ) And each value described in the right column of FIG. 8-4(C) are set. In addition, the numerical values described in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C) are the small hit determination values.

In this feature part 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), when the small hit determination value is not assigned to the small hit determination table 059SG130b for the first special symbol, and it is not determined as the big hit. There is no small hit. That is, if the big hit is not determined, all are out of place and the small hit probability is 0%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4(C), in the small hitting determination table 059SG130c for the second special symbol, both the non-probability variation small hitting determination table and the probability variation small hitting determination table are from 2250 to 65535. The determination value of is assigned as the small hit determination value. That is, when the second special symbol is variably displayed, the variable display result is a small hit at an extremely high rate (62986/65536) regardless of whether the game state is the probability change state or not.

The CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the hit determination random number. The hit determination random value is one of those shown in FIG. 8-4(A). When it matches the jackpot determination value of, it is determined to be a jackpot for special symbols. In addition, "probability" shown in FIG. 8-4(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big hit, and in the probability variation state (high probability state), compared with the non-probability variation state (low probability state), The chance of a big hit is 10 times higher (see Figure 8-3). Further, the "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-4(B) and 8-4(C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, determining whether to make a big hit, it is to make a decision to move to the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, whether the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is a small hit symbol It also means to decide whether or not.

FIG. 8-4(D) and FIG. 8-4(E) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 059SG131a and 059SG131b stored in the ROM 101. Big hit type determination table 059SG131a, 059SG131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit design, based on the random number for the hit type determination, the type of big hit is "2R normal big hit", "2R probability variation big hit. "4R regular big hit", "4R certainty big hit", "6R certainty big hit", or "10R certainty big hit".

As shown in FIG. 8-4(D), in the feature unit 059SG, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is determined as "10R probability variation big hit" with a probability of 9%, and a probability of 56%. Is determined as "4R probability variation big hit", and is determined as "4R normal big hit" with a 35% probability. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4(E), in the feature portion 059SG, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined as "10R probability variation big hit" with a probability of 10%, and 50%. The probability of "6R probability variation big hit" is determined, the probability of "2R probability variation jackpot" is determined with a probability of 5%, and the "2R normal jackpot" is determined with probability of 35%.

"10R probability change big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of 10 rounds and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state. Further, the "6R probability variation big hit" is a big hit which is controlled to a big hit game state of 6 rounds and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state. Further, the "4R probability change big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state of four rounds and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state. Further, the "2R probability variation big hit" is a big hit which is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game state.

The "4R normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state for four rounds and is shifted to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game state. Further, the "2R normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to a big hit game state for two rounds and is controlled to have a low probability state after the big hit game state is finished.

In this characteristic part 059SG, when it becomes "10R certainty variation big hit", "6R certainty variation big hit", "4R certainty variation big hit", and "4R regular big hit", it is a predetermined period in each round of the big hit game (this feature portion 059SG Then, the special winning opening is controlled to be in an open state until 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (10 in this feature section 059SG) of the game balls are won, and the maximum winning opening is 10 in each round. It is possible to win. On the other hand, in the case of "2R probability variation big hit" and "2R normal big hit", the special winning opening is open only for a short period (1.8 seconds in this feature section 059SG) in each round of the big hit game. The number of winnings in the large winning opening, which is controlled in accordance with the above, is about two to three.

Further, in the present feature section 059SG, when the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to any of the first KT state, the second KT state or the non-KT state according to the game state before the big hit game and the big hit type, How to transition the game state after the big hit game will be described later (see FIG. 8-28).

FIG. 8-4(F) is an explanatory diagram showing the small hit type determination table 059SG131c stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table 059SG131c, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit design, the small hit type is "10 times open small hit" or "based on the random number for determining the small hit type". It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a "two-time open small hit". In this characteristic part 059SG, the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 after the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B as described later (gate switch 21 Is turned on) is controlled to a big hit game state based on (see FIG. 8-19, FIG. 8-25), meanwhile, on the second special symbol display device 4B, the small hit symbol is derived and displayed. It is designed to be controlled in the small hitting game state. In other words, in the present feature portion 059SG, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, unlike the case where the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the winning opening (special The winning hole) is opened. Furthermore, after the small hitting game state in this feature section 059SG ends, the gaming state immediately before being controlled to the small hitting game state is succeeded.

As shown in FIG. 8-4(F), in the feature portion 059SG, a 10% probability of being a “10 times opening small hit” is determined, and a 90% probability of being being a “2 times opening small hit”. .. In the meantime, "10 open small hit" in this characteristic part 059SG changes the special variable winning ball device 17 to the open state for 0.18 seconds 10 times during the small hit game (over 0.18 seconds). After changing the special variable winning ball device 17 to the open state, changing the special variable winning ball device 17 to the closed state for 0.18 seconds is repeated 10 times). In addition, "2 open small hit" in this characteristic part 059SG changes the special variable winning ball device 17 to the open state for 0.1 seconds twice for 0.8 seconds during the small hit game (over 0.1 second). After changing the special variable winning ball device 17 to the open state, changing the special variable winning ball device 17 to the closed state for 0.6 seconds, and further changing the special variable winning ball device 17 to the open state for 0.1 seconds. It is a small hit.

In addition, in FIG. 8-4, the case where the value of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified, but as described above, the small hit probability is constant regardless of the value of the set value. ing. Further, although not shown in particular, in this characteristic unit 059SG, even in the case where the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2 to 6, FIGS. 8-4(D) to 8-4(F) The big hit type determination table is used to determine the big hit type and the small hit type. That is, in the feature part 059SG, the determination ratio of the big hit type and the small hit type is constant regardless of the value of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIGS. 8-5 to 8-7 are explanatory views showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special design and the decorative design used in the present feature section 059SG. EXT shown in FIGS. 8-5 to 8-7 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-5 to 8-7, seven types of first variation patterns #01 to #07 for the first special symbol and the decorative symbol, and a second variation pattern for the second special symbol and the decorative symbol. 34 types of #01 to #34 are used.

When performing variable display of the first special symbol, in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the variation pattern for the first special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 8-5(A) The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-5(A), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns #01 to #05.

When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, in the case of KT state (low probability/first KT state, high probability/first KT state, high probability/second KT state), in FIG. 8-5(B) The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT shown is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-5(B), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, it is determined to be one of the first variation patterns #06 to #07.

When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the variation pattern for the second special symbol for non-KT time shown in FIG. 8-6(C) The table is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-6(C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns #01 to #05. Specifically, when it is determined to be out of alignment, the second variation pattern #01 is determined, and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed for a long period of 10 minutes. In addition, when it is determined as a small hit, one of the second variation patterns #02 to #04 is determined, and the second special symbol of any of 10 minutes, 9 minutes and 50 seconds, and 9 minutes and 40 seconds is determined. Variable display is executed. Also, when it is determined to be a big hit, the second variation pattern #05 is determined, and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of 5 minutes.

In addition, in the characteristic part 059SG, even when the non-KT state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs, a situation in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected by winning the game ball into the special winning opening Will occur. Therefore, in the present characteristic portion 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-6(C), even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variation time is extremely lengthened and the execution frequency of the variable display is increased. The number of small hits is reduced by lowering the number of hits, thereby preventing a situation in which a small hit is aimed at to obtain a prize ball even in a non-KT state. In the characteristic part 059SG, the "frequency of occurrence of small hits" is, for example, the occurrence rate of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, small hits per unit time. Is higher than in the normal state.

Further, in the feature unit 059SG, when the variable display result of the second special symbol is a small hit in the non-KT state, the variable display is executed by any of the second variation patterns #02 to #04 having different variation times. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to specify the timing at which the variable prize display ends and the special winning opening is opened. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to unjustly win the prize ball by launching the game ball toward the special winning opening at the timing immediately before the small hit game is started in the non-KT state.

In addition, in the characteristic part 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-6(C), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, the variation time is changed even when the big hit is made. By relatively lengthening to 5 minutes, it is possible to prevent the act of unreasonably aiming at the prize ball due to winning in the special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, it is not necessary to take a long time to digest the first reserved memory as compared with the case of a small hit, so that the variation time is shorter than that in the case of a small hit. There is.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, when the low probability/first KT state, the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state is ended. The fluctuation pattern table is selected according to the number of fluctuations since then. In this case, if the variable display of the first variation is executed, the low probability/first KT shown in FIG. 8-6(D) and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation are selected and varied. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-6(D), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the low probability/first KT state, one of the second variation patterns #06 to #08. Is decided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6(D), when it is determined that the first change of the low probability/first KT state is a deviation, the change time is shortened to 5 seconds and the second change pattern #06 of the short change is set. It is determined. Further, when it is determined that the small hit is the first change of the low probability/first KT state, the second change pattern #07 (the second start winning opening is opened) is a relatively long change time of 7 seconds for the small hit. (Variation pattern for preparation). As described above, in the characteristic part 059SG, when the first KT state is controlled, the frequency of small hits increases, but the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened to actually cause the special variable winning. The special winning opening in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in a state immediately after shifting to the low probability/first KT state, there is a possibility that some game balls are accumulated on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediately. If the device 17 is controlled to be in the open state, a considerable number of game balls may win the special winning opening. Therefore, in the feature part 059SG, in the first variation of the first KT state, by securing a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 before the transition to the first KT state. By controlling the special variable winning award ball device 17 to an open state after a sufficient time has passed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom member are allowed to enter the special winning opening, This prevents the situation where a prize ball more than expected is obtained in the 1KT state. In addition, when it is determined as a big hit as the first variation of the low probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #08 is determined, and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

In the case of executing the variable display of 2 to 49 fluctuations after finishing the big hit game based on the 6R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit that triggered the low probability/first KT state, in the case of FIG. 8-6 ( The low probability/first KT shown in E) and the 2nd to 49th variation second special symbol variation pattern table are selected, and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-6(E), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2-49th variation of the low probability/first KT state, the second variation patterns #09 to #15 It is decided to either. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-6(E), when it is determined that the low probability/the second KT state of the 2nd to 49th variation is the deviation, the second variation pattern # of the shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds # In some cases, the second fluctuation pattern #10 may be determined as 09 or a shortened fluctuation having a shorter fluctuation time of 1 second. On the other hand, when it is determined that the low probability/the second KT state of the first KT state is the 49th variation, the second variation pattern #11 with reach may be determined. Further, when it is determined that the small probability is the second to 49th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, the fluctuation time is as short as 5 seconds and the second fluctuation pattern #12 of the shortened fluctuation or the fluctuation time is as short as 1 second. The second variation pattern #13 of shortening variation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a small hit as the 2-49th variation of the low probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #14 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns #09 and #12 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second pending storage is not stored, and the second variation patterns #10 and #13 include one or more second pending storages. This is a fluctuation pattern that can be selected only when As a result, the storage capacity is quickly consumed and the operating rate is increased. Further, when it is determined that the big hit is the 2-49th variation of the low probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #13 with reach is determined.

In addition, the variable display of the 50th variation (that is, low probability/final variation in the 1st KT state) is executed after the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R regular jackpot that triggered the low probability/first KT state is finished. If so, the low probability/first KT time and the 50th variation second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-6(F) are selected, and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-6(F), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the 50th variation of the low probability/first KT state, one of the second variation patterns #16 to #18 Is decided.

In the characteristic unit 059SG, when the low probability/first KT state is controlled, for example, a character display such as “during chance time” is displayed on the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 8-6(F), when it is decided that the 50th variation of the low probability/first KT state is a deviation or a small hit, a character display such as "end of chance time!!" is displayed on the image display device 5. The second variation pattern #16 or the second variation pattern #17 accompanied by the end display for performing is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6(F), when it is determined that the 50th variation of the low probability/first KT state is a big hit, a character display such as “end of chance time!!” is displayed on the image display device 5. The second variation pattern #18 with a predetermined revival display after the completion display to be performed is determined.

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, if it is in the high probability/first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 4R certainty variation jackpot or the 6R certainty variation jackpot that triggered the high probability/first KT state is finished. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations since then. In this case, if the variable display of the first variation is executed, the high probability/first KT shown in FIG. 8-7(G) and the second special symbol variation pattern table for the first variation are selected and varied. The pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-7(G), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation of the high probability/first KT state, one of the second variation patterns #19 to #23 Is decided.

As in the case of the first change in the low probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-7(G), the change time is also determined when the deviation is determined as the first change in the high probability/first KT state. The second variation pattern #19 with a shortened variation as short as 5 seconds may be determined. On the other hand, even when it is determined that the first variation of the high probability/first KT state is the deviation, the second variation pattern #20 with reach may be determined. Also, when the small hit is determined as the first variation of the high probability/first KT state, the variation pattern (second variation pattern #21) for the second starting winning opening opening preparation may be determined. On the other hand, when the small hit is determined as the first variation of the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #22 involving reach may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-7(G), when it is determined that the first change of the high probability/first KT state is a big hit, the second change pattern #22 with reach is determined.

If the variable display after the second variation is executed after the jackpot game based on the 4R certainty variation jackpot or the 6R certainty variation jackpot that has triggered the high probability/first KT state is executed, the variable display is performed as shown in FIG. ) High probability / at the time of the first KT and the second special symbol fluctuation pattern table for the second fluctuation and thereafter is selected and the fluctuation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 8-7(H), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed as the second variation after the high probability/first KT state, any of the second variation patterns #24 to #30. Will be decided.

Note that, as in the case of the 2nd to 49th fluctuations of the low probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-7(H), when it is determined that there is a deviation after the second fluctuation of the high probability/first KT state, In some cases, the second variation pattern #24 having a shortened variation with a variation time of 5 seconds or the second variation pattern #25 having a shortened variation with a variation time of 1 second is shorter. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a deviation after the second variation of the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #26 with reach may be determined. In addition, when it is determined as a small hit after the second variation of the high probability/first KT state, the variation time is shortened to 5 seconds and the second variation pattern #27 of the variation or the variation time is shortened to 1 second. The second fluctuation pattern #28 of fluctuation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined as the small hit after the second variation of the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #29 with reach may be determined. The second fluctuation patterns #24 and #27 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored, and the second fluctuation patterns #25 and #28 are stored when one or more second reserved memories are stored. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when As a result, the storage capacity is quickly consumed and the operating rate is increased. Further, when it is determined that the big hit is the second variation after the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #30 with reach is determined.

When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, in the case of high probability/second KT state, the variable pattern table for the second special symbol for high probability/second KT shown in FIG. 8-7(I) The variation pattern is selected and determined. As shown in FIG. 8-7(I), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/second KT state, it is determined to be one of the second variation patterns #31 to #34. ..

As shown in FIG. 8-7(I), when it is determined that there is a deviation in the high-probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #31 with a variation time of 15 seconds may be determined. On the other hand, when the high probability/second KT state is determined to be a deviation, the second variation pattern #32 with reach may be determined. Further, when it is determined that the small hit is in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #33 having the variation time of 10 seconds is determined. Further, when it is determined that the big hit in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #34 with reach is determined.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, a shortening fluctuation of 5 seconds or 1 second is executed in the first KT state, and a shortening fluctuation of 1.5 seconds is executed in the second KT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a shortened fluctuation of 5 seconds or 1 second may be executed in the low probability state, and a shortened fluctuation of 1.5 seconds may be executed in the high probability state.

8-5 to 8-7 exemplify the variation patterns for performing the variable display on the pachinko gaming machine 1, but these variation patterns are set on the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is determined using a common variation pattern determination table regardless of the value. In other words, in the characteristic part 059SG, the determination rate of each variation pattern is constant regardless of the value of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

From the above, in the characteristic part 059SG, the probability that the variable display result is the big hit (big hit probability) is different according to the value of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while the variable display result is the small hit. The probability (small hit probability), the big hit type and small hit type decision probabilities, and the variation pattern decision probability are the same. This is because if the small hit probability, the big hit type determination probability, the small hit type determination probability, the variation pattern determination probability, etc. differ depending on the set value, the difference in game performance between the set values becomes excessive. This is because it becomes remarkable and it becomes impossible to realize appropriate game playability. In particular, if the determination probability of the variation pattern in the second KT state is changed according to the set value, the number of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute) changes, and the advantage of the second KT state changes. .. Therefore, in this feature unit 059SG, the small hit probability, the big hit type determination probability, the small hit type determination probability, the variation pattern determination probability, and the like are made common regardless of the set value, thereby realizing appropriate game playability. doing.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state. Of these, FIG. 8-8(A) shows the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 8-8(B) shows the variable winning ball device in the second KT state. The opening patterns of the device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 are shown.

First, an opening pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed on the normal symbol display device 20, When it is determined to be a normal figure, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, and when it is determined to be out, the offset symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. In this feature unit 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol confirmation time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol or the deviating symbol is 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), after the symbol confirmation time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds is set. After the passage, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port.

When the game ball is won in the second start winning port while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined to be a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), the special variable winning ball device 17 changes twice to the open state for 0.1 seconds over 0.8 seconds (2 (In the case of a small opening small hit) or 10 times in the open state for 0.18 seconds over 3.6 seconds (in the case of a small opening small hit), the game ball can be won in the special winning opening. However, in the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), the period during which the downstream side special variable winning ball device 17 is in the open state is as short as 0.8 seconds or 3.6 seconds. The opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is as long as 5.5 seconds. Therefore, in the first KT state, although a small hit is likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to win a special winning opening (for example, about 1 ball for every 100 variable displays).

In the first KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is finished, the next variable winning ball device 6B can be opened by the following normal symbol. It is after elapse of at least 0.5 seconds which is a total of the variation time of 0.2 seconds, the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 059SG, in the first KT state, a closing period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

Further, in the characteristic part 059SG, in the first KT state, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state. Usually after 0.5 seconds which is the total of the variation time 0.2 seconds of the symbol, the symbol confirmation time 0.2 seconds and the second starting winning opening opening pretreatment time 0.1 seconds, the game ball is The time required for the variable winning ball apparatus 6B to reach the variable winning ball apparatus 6B after passing through the passage gate 41 is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. In this way, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state in the state where the normal symbol is not changed, Normally, the variable winning ball device 6B is already opened because it is shorter than the time it takes for the gaming ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after the gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the symbols are not changed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B while being controlled to the state. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed are easy to win in the variable winning ball device 6B.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the special variable winning ball apparatus 17 in the second KT state will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-8(B), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed on the normal symbol display device 20, When it is determined to be a normal figure, the hit symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20, and when it is determined to be out, the deviation symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. In this feature section 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 1.0 second, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying the winning symbol or the deviating symbol is set to 0.2 second. ing. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), after the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the second starting winning opening opening pre-processing time of 2.6 seconds is set. After a lapse of time, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port.

When the game ball is won in the second start winning port while the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is determined to be a small hit, The small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled twice in the open state for 0.1 seconds over 0.8 seconds. Or, it is said that the open state of 0.18 seconds is controlled 10 times over 3.6 seconds, and the game ball can be won in the special winning opening.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extremely short at 0.2 seconds. Further, in the characteristic portion 059SG, in the second KT state, at least 3.8 seconds as an interval period (closing period) after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened (ordinary symbol variation time 1.0 seconds + symbol determination time 0). A relatively long period of 2 seconds + the time before the second starting winning opening opening process is 2.6 seconds) is secured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 8-8(B), since the open time of the upstream variable winning ball device 6B is short and the interval period (closed period) is long, it is compared with the first KT state. The game ball easily enters the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening.

In the second KT state, the game balls are likely to enter the special winning opening and the award balls are easily obtained. Therefore, in this example, it is also referred to as "small hit RUSH". In the second KT state, "small hit RUSH" Characters such as “” are displayed.

In this example, the small hit occurs only when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and in the KT state, the small hit is likely to occur by increasing the frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol. By providing the first KT state where it is more difficult to obtain a prize ball and the second KT state where it is easier to obtain a prize ball, a small hit RUSH (in this example, the second KT state) in which a prize ball can be expected especially by a small hit is realized. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, 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, if it is not a big hit, it is configured to be 100% small hit, It is difficult to obtain a prize ball when a small hit occurs in the variable display of special symbols, and it is easy to obtain a prize ball when a small hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol. A small hit RUSH (a gaming state in which the gaming value due to the small hit in the variable display of the second special symbol is likely to increase) may be realized so that a prize ball can be expected. In this way, in some form, even if the same KT state may not be expected to win a prize ball, it may be configured to realize a small hit RUSH state in which a prize ball can be expected.

Further, in the characteristic part 059SG, in the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state after the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed. After the total of 3.8 seconds, which is the total of the variation time of the normal symbol of 1.0 seconds, the symbol determination time of 0.2 seconds, and the second starting winning opening opening pretreatment time of 2.6 seconds, the game ball is The time required to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41 is configured to be about 0.6 seconds. In this way, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in an open state in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, Normally, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state because it is longer than the time it takes for the gaming ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after the gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the variation of the symbol is not performed. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B before being controlled to. Therefore, in the second KT state, the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed are difficult to win in the variable winning ball device 6B.

In the characteristic part 059SG, the process of executing the variable display of the normal symbols and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) in the normal symbol process process. This is performed by executing (see S26). Further, the game control microcomputer 100, in the normal symbol process processing of S26, whether the game state is a probability change state (high probability state), is a non-KT state, the first KT state or the second KT state. Alternatively, regardless of whether it is a big hit game state or not, it is determined whether or not it is a general figure hit with the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%).

In the characteristic part 059SG, in the first KT state and the second KT state, the variation time of the normal symbol and the symbol determination time are the same each 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening opening pre-processing time is the second. A case has been shown in which the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B is made different by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state. I can't. For example, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning a prize ball device 6B may be different by changing the variation time and the symbol determination time between the first KT state and the second KT state. In addition, for example, the second start winning opening opening processing time after closing the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and if the second starting winning opening opening processing time is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. The variable winning a prize ball device 6B may be configured to have different closing periods (interval periods). In particular, if the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state is shortened by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress the winning of the special winning opening in the first KT state. ..

As will be described later, in the characteristic part 059SG, in the first KT state, the high base state is controlled by setting the high base flag indicating the high base state, and as shown in FIG. 8-8(A). As described above, the variable winning a prize ball device 6B is controlled to be opened for a long time. In the second KT state, the high base flag is not set and the low base state is controlled to control the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B as shown in FIG. 8-8(B). ing.

In addition, for example, a special flag (open extension flag) indicating that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is extended is provided, and if the special flag is set, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A). The variable winning ball device 6B is controlled by the first opening pattern (long opening) that opens for a long time, and if the special flag is not set, the variable winning ball device 6B shown in FIG. 8-8B is opened for a short time. You may comprise so that it may control by a 2 opening pattern (short opening). That is, the special flag may be set only in the first KT state, and in other states including the big hit game state, the special flag may not be set.

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

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

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

In the characteristic part 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. This is, for example, in the case where the variable display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning ball is in a state in which the normal symbol is in a variation stop and the normal symbol is not stored. This is because the device 6B is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture with the aim of the variation stop timing of the second special symbol (in the case of a small hit, if the variation time of the normal symbol is long, the passage gate). The variable winning ball device 6B does not open by the time the game ball that has passed through 41 reaches the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special winning opening can be won. On the other hand, in this feature unit 059SG, by shortening the variation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened before the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and before reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. Since it is set to start, it is possible to eliminate the capture element by the firing operation aiming at the small hit occurrence timing based on the variable display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

8-9 and 8-10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. In the example shown in FIG. 8-9, commands 8000 (H) to 8007 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H) are decorations that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of special symbols. It is a production control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a symbol. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8000(H) to 8007(H) and 8011(H) to 8030(H), the image display device 5 starts variable display of decorative symbols. Control.

The command 9001 (H) is a production control command (display result 1 designation command) (deletion designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is to be dislocated. Command 9002 (H) is a production control command (display result 2 designation command (10R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 10R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9003 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 designation command (9R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 9R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9004 (H) is a production control command (display result 4 designation command (4R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 4R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9005 (H) is a production control command (display result 5 designation command (4R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is 4R normal jackpot. .. Command 9006 (H) is a production control command (display result 6 designation command (2R probability variation big hit designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 2R probability variation big hit. .. Command 9007 (H) is a production control command (display result 7 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 2R normal jackpot. .. The command 9008 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 designation command (10 times opening small hit designation command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is 10 times open small hit. )). The command 9009 (H) is an effect control command (display result 9 designation command (twice opening small hit designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a small opening twice hit. )).

Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 9 designation command may be referred to as a display result designation command. In the characteristic part 059SG, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command, so that the display result designation command received by the production control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is It can be determined that it is a display result designation command for the first special symbol, and the display result designation command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be a display result designation command for the second special symbol, so the display result Although the designation command can be used for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the display result designation command for the first special symbol and the display result designation command for the second special symbol may be different.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 does not send the display result designation command, but the 10R probability variation big hit/6R probability variation big hit/4R probability variation big hit/4R regular big hit/2R probability variation big hit/2R regular big hit/10 times open small hit/ The variation pattern command may be determined in correspondence with each of the two-time open small hit/out, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative pattern based on the received variation pattern command.

Command A000 (H) is a production control command (first symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol. Command A0001 (H) is a production control command (first symbol forced confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the first special symbol is forcedly stopped (forced termination) as a gap regardless of the display result. Command A002 (H) is a production control command (second symbol confirmation designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol. Command A0003 (H) is a production control command (second symbol forced confirmation designation command) that can specify that the variable display of the second special symbol is forcedly stopped (forced termination) as a gap regardless of the display result.

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

Command B1XX (H) is a production control command (display command during big winning opening opening) that specifies the display during the round during the big hit game. The number of rounds displayed in "XX" is set. The command B2XX(H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the special winning opening) that specifies the display after the round during the big hit game (display of the interval between the rounds).

The command B400 (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening winning designation command) that specifies that a game ball has won a special winning opening. The command B401 (H) is an effect control command (special winning prize winning designation command) that specifies that the game ball has won in the special winning prize.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning award designation command) indicating that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached 4. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning award designation command) indicating that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached 4. It should be noted that a command indicating the first reserved memory number may be transmitted as the first valid start winning prize designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved memory number may be transmitted as the second valid start winning prize designation command. Then, the first effective start prize designation command and the second effective start prize designation command are commands indicating that there is a start prize.

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

Command D000 (H) is a production control command (first customer) that specifies that it is in the first customer waiting state (the state in which the first special symbol is not changed and the first reserved memory is not stored). Waiting demo display designation command). Command D001 (H) is a production control command (second customer) that specifies that it is in the second customer waiting state (the state in which the second special symbol is not changed and the second hold memory is not stored). Waiting demo display designation command). The first customer waiting demo display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the normal state. Further, the second customer waiting demonstration display designation command may be a command that can be transmitted only in the KT state.

The command E000(H) is an effect control command (low probability/non-KT background designating command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the low probability/non-KT state. The command E001 (H) is a production control command (low probability/first KT background designating command) that designates background display when the gaming state is low probability/first KT state. The command E002(H) is a production control command (high accuracy/first KT background designating command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the high probability/first KT state. The command E003 (H) is a production control command (high-accuracy/second KT background designating command) that designates background display when the gaming state is high probability/second KT state. The command F0XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" as a result of winning determination, and the determination result of the big hit type and the small hit type. In addition, the command F1XXH is a variation category designation command that indicates the variation pattern of the variation pattern determination random number value as the winning determination result.

When the production control CPU 120 mounted on the production control board 12 receives the above-mentioned production control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, it is shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents described above, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13. Note that production control commands other than the production control commands shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. For example, a more detailed production control command regarding a big hit 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.

As shown in FIG. 8-11, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 059SG150 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. .. The game control data holding area 059SG150 shown in FIG. 8-11 is a first special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151B, a general figure reservation storage unit 059SG151C, and a game control flag setting unit 059SG152. The game control timer setting unit 059SG153, the game control counter setting unit 059SG154, and the game control buffer setting unit 059SG155 are provided.

1st special figure reservation storage section 059SG151A, the game ball has passed (entered) the 1st starting winning a prize mouth which 6A of winning a prize balls device forms, the starting winning a prize (the 1st starting winning a prize) occurred, but it has not started yet. The pending data of the figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151A is associated with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning hole, and the first starting condition of the passing (entry) of the game ball is set. Based on the establishment, the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for hit type determination, the numerical value data indicating the random number value for variation pattern determination, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 etc. It is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The pending data thus stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that enables the determination of whether or not a big hit will occur.

Although the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and the starting prize (second starting prize) has been generated, the second special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151B has not yet started. The pending data of the special figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening with the reservation number, and sets the second start condition for the passage (entry) of the game ball. Pending data such as a random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, a random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and a random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 059SG151B indicates that execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that enables the determination of whether or not to be a big hit.

In addition, with the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing (entering) of the gaming starting ball. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start prize may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, start port data indicating which of the first start winning port and the second start winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the hold information and may be stored in association with the hold number. ..

The ordinary figure holding storage unit 059SG151C stores the holding information of the ordinary figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure hold storage unit 059SG151C is associated with the pending numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passage gate 41, and the CPU 103 extracts the universal figure display result determination from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating a random number value for use as reserved data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 059SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 059SG152 stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

The game control timer setting unit 059SG153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 059SG153 stores data indicating the timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 059SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 059SG154 stores data indicating count values in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 059SG154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random number so that the CPU 103 can update the software by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 059SG154, a random number value that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, a random value for determining the hit type, a random value for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the general figure display result, etc. The numerical data shown is stored as a random count value, and the numerical data showing each random number is updated regularly or irregularly according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be one for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 059SG155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 059SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

Further, in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, an effect control data holding area 059SG190 as shown in FIG. 8-12(A), for example. Is provided. 8-12(A), the effect control data holding area 059SG190 includes an effect control flag setting unit 059SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 059SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 059SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 059SG194. I have it.

The effect control flag setting unit 059SG191 has a plurality of types in which the state can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 059SG191 stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

The effect control timer setting unit 059SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an operation of displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 059SG192 stores data indicating the timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 059SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 059SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 059SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 059SG194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the characteristic part 059SG, the data forming the start winning award reception command buffer 059SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-12(B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting part 059SG194. In the start winning award reception command buffer 059SG194A, in the storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number of the first special figure reserved storages. A corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed are provided. Further, in the start winning award reception command buffer 059SG194A, a storage area (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memories. , And a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed. When there is a starting winning prize in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the symbol designating command and the variation category designating command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning award reception command buffer 059SG194A are such that the symbol designating command and the variation category designating command are associated with each other. A storage area (entry) for separately storing the special figure reservation storage and the second special figure reservation storage is secured.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest-order reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. As described above, the stored contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the variable display. It is adapted to be cleared in the decorative pattern variation stop processing which is executed when terminating.

Furthermore, whether or not the determination of the display pattern associated with the determination as to whether or not the hold display notice effect is executed is undecided in the start winning notice command buffer 059SG194A of the feature unit 059SG in the prefetch notice setting process described later. In other words, due to the occurrence of a new start winning, the flag value according to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display is set because the symbol designation command and the variable category designation command are newly stored, A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so as to be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage and the second special figure reserved storage.

It should be noted that the hold display flag stores "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display when execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the prefetching notice setting process described later. As a result, the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold display area 5A and the second hold display area 5B. In addition, when execution of the pending display notice effect is determined for the first special figure pending storage, the pending storage of a special mode different from the normal display mode (for example, a square (◇) or a star (☆)) By setting "1" (rectangle (◇)) or "2" (star (☆)) corresponding to the display pattern of the display, the special hold memory display different from the normal display mode is the first hold. It is displayed in the display area 5A to announce that there is a high possibility of a big hit or a super reach in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display.

As will be described later in detail, the reserved memory display based on the second special figure reserved memory can be displayed in a display mode different from a square or a star (for example, blue or red circle). By displaying a red circle or a red circle in the second reserved display area 5B, it is announced that there is a high possibility of a big hit or a high probability of a ten-time open small hit.

CPU120 for production control stores the command from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage of start winning award reception command buffer 059SG194A at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning at the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entries corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage of the start winning receiving command buffer 059SG194A. Go At the time of starting winning, the commands from the starting mouth winning designation command to the number-of-holding-memory notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, the start mouth winning award designation command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the tails "1" to "4" of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure pending storage or the second special figure pending storage, respectively. The symbol designating command, the variable category designating command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning award received command buffer 059SG194A shown in FIG. The entry stored in the number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2" corresponding to the variable storage to be started is deleted. -1”) and the stored contents of the entry after the variable display pending storage to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), when the variable display of the effect symbol of the first special figure reservation storage ends, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number Each command stored in "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is moved to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". The commands that have been shifted and stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” becomes an area (entry) for storing each command regarding the pending storage which is variably displayed at that time.

FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing a first start winning a prize process (S101A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first start prize processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A is turned on (059SGS011A). If the first starting opening switch 22A is not ON (059SGS011A;N), the first starting winning process is ended, and if the first starting opening switch 22A is ON (059SGS011A;Y), the first special winning process is performed. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the figure, has a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (059SGS012A). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 059SG154, for example. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in 059SGS012A (059SGS012A; N), the first special figure reservation storage number is updated by adding 1 (059SGS013A).

After executing the processing of 059SGS013A, the CPU 103 selects, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 059SG154, a random value for hit determination, a random value for hit type determination, and a variation pattern. Numerical data indicating the judgment random number value is extracted (059SGS014A). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit (059SGS015A).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether the random display value, the jackpot type, the variation pattern, and the KT state, the high base state, and the like from the random number values set in the first special figure reservation storage unit are used. A first winning random number determination process for determining the variable display result and the big hit type based on the pending storage is executed (059SGS016A), and the first start winning process is ended. In the first winning random number determination process, the CPU 103 sends a symbol designation command and a variation category designation command based on the determination result to the effect control board 12.

FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing a second start winning process (S101B) in the second special symbol process process. In the second start prize processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second start opening switch 22B is turned on (059SGS011B). If the second starting opening switch 22B is not ON (059SGS011B;N), the second starting winning process is ended, and if the second starting opening switch 22B is ON (059SGS011B;Y), the second special winning process is performed. It is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the figure, has a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (059SGS012B). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reservation storage number by reading the second reservation storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reservation storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 059SG154, for example. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in 059SGS012B (059SGS012B; N), the second special figure reservation storage number is updated to be incremented by 1 (059SGS013B).

After executing the processing of 059SGS013B, the CPU 103 selects the hit determination random number value, the hit type determination random value, and the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 059SG154. Numerical data indicating the judgment random number value is extracted (059SGS014B). Numerical data representing each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit (059SGS015B).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether the variable display result, the big hit type, the small hit type, the variation pattern, and the KT state are in the random number values set in the second special figure reservation storage unit, and whether the high base state is set. From the above, the variable display result based on the pending storage and the second winning random number determination process for determining the big hit type and the small hit type are executed (059SGS016B), and the second start winning process is ended. In the second winning random number determination process, the CPU 103 sends a symbol designating command and a variation category command based on the determination result to the effect control board 12.

8-15 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol normal process (S110A) in the first special symbol process process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating "0". In addition, when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating S110A, in a state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is not made in the first special symbol display device 4A, and This is a case where one big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) is not in progress.

In the first special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms the second special symbol process flag (059SGS50A). If the value of the second special symbol process flag is 4 to 11, the first special symbol normal processing is ended. That is, in 059SGS50A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, and during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol. If so, the first special symbol normal processing is ended without executing the subsequent processing. On the other hand, if the second special symbol process flag is not 4 to 11, the process proceeds to 059SGS51A. Then, the value of the first reserved storage number is confirmed (059SGS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is confirmed.

If the first number of pending storages is 0, the first customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (059SGS52A).

If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM102, and the RAM102. In the first random number buffer area (059SGS53A), decrements the value of the first reserved storage number by 1 (decreases the count value of the first reserved storage counter by 1), and shifts the contents of each storage area. (059SGS54A). That is, in the first special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151A of the RAM 102, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reservation storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) is set to the first reservation storage number= The data is stored in the storage area corresponding to n-1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved storage numbers are always consistent with the order of the first reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area (first special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151A) is shifted every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted is specified. can do.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (059SGS55A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, the low probability/non-KT state is determined and the low probability/non-KT background designation command is issued, and the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on. In some cases, the low probability/first KT state is determined, and the low probability/first KT background designation command is set. When the certainty variation flag is on and the high base flag is on, the high probability/first KT state is When the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off, the high probability/second KT background designation command is determined to be the high probability/second KT background determination command. Send.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit variable display of the second special symbol is being performed (059SGS56A). Specifically, it is determined that the big hit variable display of the second special symbol is being performed when the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set based on the variable display of the second special symbol. When it is determined that the big hit variable display of the second special symbol is being performed, the process proceeds to 059SGS63A without performing the processes of 059SGS57A and thereafter. As a result, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started during the big hit variable display of the second special symbol, the big hit determination value is stored regardless of whether it is stored or not. There is.

The method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above. For example, when the big hit variable display of the second special symbol is being displayed in 059SGS56A, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as the big hit determination random number is performed, and by shifting to 059SGS58A, any of the start winnings It may be forcibly disregarded regardless of whether or not the big hit determination random number has been acquired.

In addition to the jackpot determination, in the gaming machine that performs the jackpot determination for determining whether or not to be a jackpot, when the jackpot variable display of the second special symbol is 059SGS56A, 059SGS57A to 059SGS62A Without performing the process, a small random number value (fixed value) is set as a small hit determination random number (may be the same random number as the hit determination random number or may be a completely different random number) and set to a small value. The hit determination may be forcibly disregarded regardless of which small hit determination random number was obtained at the time of starting winning.

When the big hit variable display of the second special symbol is not displayed, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit judgment random number from the first special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151A (059SGS57A), and the big hit judgment. Execute the module (059SGS58A). The big hit judging module is a program which decides to make a big hit when the hit judging random number matches a predetermined hit judging value. When it is determined to be a big hit (059SGS59A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the first special symbol (059SGS60A). Then, based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the big hit type is a 10R sure-change big hit, a 4R sure-change big hit, or a 4R regular big hit (059SGS61A), the big hit type is stored (059SGS62A), and the process proceeds to 059SGS63A.

If the big hit is not made in 059SGS59A, the game control microcomputer 100 shifts to 059SGS63A.

Then, in 059SGS63A, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state is "0" (059SGS63A), and in the case of "0". , 059SGS69A. If the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, if it is the low probability/first KT state, the value of the high base number counter is decremented by 1 (059SGS64A), and it is determined whether or not it has become "0". (059SGS65A). When the value of the high base number counter is not "0", the process proceeds to 059SGS69A. When the value of the high base number counter becomes “0”, the high base flag indicating that the high base state is set is cleared (059SGS66A), and the special symbol variable display shortening control is being performed. The time saving flag is cleared (059SGS67A). Further, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a state extension flag indicating that the right-handed display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is extended until the end of the variable display (059SGS68A). Then, the process proceeds to 059SGS69A.

In 059SGS69A, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first fluctuation pattern setting process (059SGS69A). Although not shown, the symbols to be stopped immediately before 059SGS69A are confirmed.

The state extension flag is for continuing the right-handed state by continuing the right-handed display (right-handed notification) on the image display device 5, and as the gaming state, the first KT state although the high base state has ended. This is a flag for setting a variation shortening state common to that and a common production background to the first KT state.

In addition, in 059SGS58A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit, by taking into consideration the game state and using either the non-probability change big hit judgment table or the probability change big hit judgment table.

8-16 is a flowchart showing a first variation pattern setting process (S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first fluctuation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not the special symbol time saving flag indicating that the variable display of the special symbol is under the shortening control is set. It is confirmed (059SGS1700A). In this feature unit 059SG, the special symbol time saving flag is set and the variable display of the special symbols is shortened, so that it is more advantageous to execute the variable display of the second special symbols (Fig. 8). -5 to FIG. 8-8), since a small hit is likely to occur, the KT state is controlled. If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern, which is not shown in FIG. 8-5(A). The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for KT time is selected (059SGS1701A). If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses the KT shown in FIG. 8-5(B) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The variation pattern table for the first special symbol for time is selected (059SGS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100, based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in 059SGS1701A, S1702A, and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 059SG151A, Which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 8-5 is to be determined (059SGS1703A). In the feature part 059SG, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control of transmitting a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (059SGS1704A).

Moreover, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in 059SGS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first variation time timer to determine the variation time. While starting the measurement (059SGS1705A), the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (059SGS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (059SGS1707A).

8-17 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol variation process (S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first, if not yet transmitted, based on the determination result of whether or not to be a big hit, and the determination result of the big hit type, one of the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 5 designation command) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (059SGS1120A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (059SGS1121A), and when the first variation time timer times out (059SGS1122A), performs control to transmit the first symbol confirmation designation command to the production control CPU 120 (059SGS1123A). .. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S113A) (059SGS1124A).

When the first fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (059SGS1125A). Whether or not a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process. Along with that, the second big hit flag indicating that the big hit is based on the variable display of the second special symbol or the second small hit flag indicating that the small hit is based on the variable display of the second special symbol is set. It can be determined by checking whether or not it is present. If the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the CPU 103 sends the first symbol compulsory confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (059SGS1126A), and the first symbol. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (S113A) (059SGS1124A), and the first special symbol variation process is ended. Moreover, when the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the first special symbol variation process is ended.

8-18 is a flowchart showing a first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop processing, first, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) confirms whether or not the state extension flag is set (059SGS2010A). If the state extension flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the set state extension flag (059SGS2011A). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed display end designation command to the effect board 12 (effect control CPU 120) (059SGS2012A). The right-handed display end designation command is an effect control command for ending the right-handed display (right-handed notification) displayed on the image display device 5.

In this characteristic part 059SG, since the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port) is provided on the right side of the game area, when the game state is controlled to the KT state, the right hit operation is performed. It is more advantageous for the player to play, and the right-handed display is displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, in the characteristic part 059SG, the right-handed display is displayed on the image display device 5 during the low probability/first KT state. However, by performing the processing of 059SGS63A to 059SGS68A and 059SGS68B to 059SGS73B, the 50th time is displayed. The low-probability/first KT state is terminated when the variable display of No. is started and the normal state (non-KT state) is entered, and the processing of 059SGS2010A to 059SGS2012A and 059SGS2010B to 059SGS2012B is executed, so that the 50th variable When the display is finished, the right-handed display on the image display device 5 is erased (finished).

Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (059SGS2015A). At this time, the CPU 103 is sending the first symbol forced confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 in the first special symbol variation process, that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol. Displays the deviating symbol even if the variable display result is a big hit. Moreover, when the variable display result is a big hit, the CPU 103 prevents the big hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol from being controlled by clearing the first big hit flag.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (059SGS2016A). When the first big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets a big winning opening pre-opening timer (059SGS2024A), sets open pattern data for round 1 according to the kind of big hit (059SGS2025A), and hits the big hit round. The number of rounds indicating the number is set to "1" (059SGS2026A), and control is performed to transmit a right-handed display start designation command to the effect board 12 (effect control CPU 120) (059SGS27A). By performing the processing of 059SGS27A, in the present feature portion 059SG, when the big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit, the display of the right-handed display on the image display device 5 is started. That is, in the characteristic part 059SG, the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, so it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game. , Right-handed display is started.

Further, the value of the first special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first gate passage waiting process (059SGS2028A). Then, the first special symbol stop process ends.

If the first big hit flag is not set (N of 059SGS2016A), the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal processing (059SGS2028A). Then, the first special symbol stop process ends.

In the characteristic part 059SG, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, the right hit notification for prompting the player to shoot a game ball to the right of the game area can be executed. Has been done. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the first special symbol, as a right hit notification, it is possible to execute a launch promotion alert that prompts the player to shoot the game ball aiming at the passage gate 41. ing.

However, in the present feature section 059SG, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol, the right hitting notification and the launch promotion information are not executed, and in that state, the right is reached when the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening. The hit notification and the launch promotion notification are executed (in this case, since it is in the waiting state for passing through the gate, the variable display of the first special symbol is not immediately started even if the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening, and the first Suspended storage).

On the contrary, when the passage of the game ball at the passage gate 41 is detected in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state), the degree of recognition is low (for example, small volume sound output or small screen display). Thus, it may be configured to perform a left-hand hit notification that prompts the player to shoot a game ball to the left of the game area. On the other hand, in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state), when the winning of the game ball into the second starting winning opening or the special winning opening is detected, a mode in which the degree of recognition is high (for example, a loud sound output or A left-handed notification may be provided by a large screen display). With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately notify the launch. In particular, with the above configuration, for the player who accidentally shoots the game ball to the right of the game area, while performing a mild left-handing notification while the recognition degree to the surroundings of the game machine is low. For a player who intentionally performs a right-handed operation, left-handed notification may be performed in a manner in which the degree of recognition of the surroundings of the gaming machine is high. With such a configuration, it is possible to urge the player who intentionally performs the right-handing operation to return to the left-handing operation from the clerk of the game store.

Further, in the above case, the left-handed notification may be performed when the number of game balls detected at the passage gate 41, the second start winning opening, and the special winning opening reaches a certain number. In addition, in the passage gate 41, when a game ball is detected a plurality of times (for example, 5 times) within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), a left-handed notification is given, and the second start winning opening and the special winning opening are more than a predetermined number. Even if a small number (eg, one) of game balls is detected, a left-hand hit notification may be performed.

Further, for example, the external gate is not output when the game ball is detected at the passage gate 41, while the external signal is output when the game ball is detected at the second start winning opening or the special winning opening. May be.

The characteristic part 059SG displays a demo when a specific condition is satisfied. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display that has been executed may be ended and the left-handed notification may be performed.

8-19 is a flowchart showing a first gate passage waiting process (S114A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input (059SGS2501A). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has not been input, the processing ends. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state, the high base flag, and the special time saving flag if set, and the high base number counter. The value of is cleared to 0 (059SGS2504A). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a first big hit start designation command (059SGS2505A), and sets the value of the first special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the first big hit opening preprocessing (059SGS2506A).

In this characteristic part 059SG, by executing the first gate passage waiting process, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the first special symbol, the big hit game is not started immediately, but the passage gate 41. The game ball has passed, and is configured to shift to the big hit game on the condition that it is detected by the gate switch 21.

8-20 and 8-21 are flowcharts showing the first jackpot end processing (S118A) in the first special symbol process processing. In the first big hit ending process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (059SGS2200A), and when the big hit end display timer is set, shifts to 059SGS2204A. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (059SGS2201A), and control for transmitting the first big hit end designation command is performed (059SGS2202A). Then, the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) (059SGS2203A), and the process is ended.

In 059SGS2204A, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (059SGS2204A). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (059SGS2205A). If not, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y of 059SGS2205A), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot that ended this time is the 10R certainty variation jackpot (059SGS2206A). Whether or not it is the 10R certainty variation big hit can be determined by, for example, checking the big hit type stored in 059SGS62A of the first special symbol normal process. If it is the 10R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets a probability variation flag indicating that it is a probability variation state and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (059SGS2207A), and that it is in the shortening control of the variable display of the special symbol. The special time saving flag is set to shift to the KT state (059SGS2208A). Then, the process proceeds to 059SGS2223A. In the case of 10R probability variation big hit, since the high base flag is not set, the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is controlled.

If it is not the 10R certainty variation jackpot, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot finished this time is the 4R certainty variation jackpot (059SGS2209A). Whether or not it is a 4R certainty variation jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the jackpot type stored in 059SGS62A of the first special symbol normal processing. If it is the 4R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (059SGS2212A), sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (059SGS2213A), and further The time saving flag is set in the figure and the state shifts to the KT state (059SGS2214A). Then, the process proceeds to 059SGS2223A. Therefore, in the case of the 4R probability variation big hit, the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) is controlled.

In the case of a 4R probability variation big hit, only the high base flag is set and the high base number counter is not set. In this case, since the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the big hit game is started (see 059SGS2504A of the first gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on the 4R certainty variation jackpot, it is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), and since the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the variable display thereafter, It is determined to be Y in 059SGS2010A of the first special symbol stop processing, and the subtraction processing of the high base number counter of 059SGS2011A is not performed. Then, the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

If it is not the 4R probability variation big hit (that is, if it is the 4R normal big hit), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag to shift to the high base state (059SGS2219A), and sets the special figure time saving flag to shift to the KT state. (059SGS2220A). Further, the CPU 103 sets “50” in the high base number counter (059SGS2221A). Then, the process proceeds to 059SGS2223A. Therefore, in the case of the 4R normal big hit, it is controlled to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (S110A) (059SGS2223A).

8-22 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is a case where the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process. In addition, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing, it is a state in which the variable display of the second special symbol is not made in the second special symbol display device 4B. In addition, it is a case where neither the second big hit game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor the small hit game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened) is being played.

In the second special symbol normal processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms the first special symbol process flag (059SGS50B). If the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4 to 11, the second special symbol normal processing is ended. That is, in 059SGS50B, the CPU 103 determines whether or not during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol. If so, the second special symbol normal processing is ended without executing the subsequent processing. In this feature section 059SG, since the small hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol does not occur, in the actual processing of 059SGS50B, the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4 to 8 corresponding to the big hit game. It may be determined whether or not it is either. On the other hand, if the first special symbol process flag is not 4 to 11, shift to 059SGS51B. Then, the value of the second reserved storage number is confirmed (059SGS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is confirmed.

If the number of second reserved memories is 0, the second customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (059SGS52B).

If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM102, and the RAM102. Stored in the second random number buffer area (059SGS53B), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the content of each storage area is shifted. (059SGS54B). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102 is set to the second reserved storage number=n−. Stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved storage numbers are always consistent with the order of the second reserved storage numbers=1, 2, 3, 4. It is like this. That is, in this example, the content of each storage area is shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so that the order in which each random value is extracted can be specified.

After that, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command according to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (059SGS55B). The specific method of transmitting the background designating command is the same as the process shown in 059SGS55A of the first special symbol normal process.

Then, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the big hit variable display of the first special symbol is being performed (059SGS56B). Specifically, when the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is set based on the variable display of the first special symbol is set, it is determined that the big hit variable display of the first special symbol is being performed. If it is determined that the jackpot variable display of the first special symbol, 059SGS68B without performing the process after 059SGS57B to move to the second special symbol during the jackpot variable display of the first special symbol When the variable display of No. is started, it is forcibly set to be off regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

The method of forcibly disengaging is not limited to the above. For example, when the big hit variable display of the first special symbol is being displayed in 059SGS56B, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) that is out of alignment as the big hit determination random number is performed, and by shifting to 059SGS58B, any of the starting winnings is achieved. It may be forcibly disregarded regardless of whether the big hit determination random number has been acquired.

Further, when the big hit variable display of the first special symbol in 059SGS56B, without performing the processing of 059SGS57B~S62B, to set the random number value (fixed value) of the out, small hit determination (059SGS63B). Therefore, regardless of which random number for hit determination is acquired at the time of starting winning, it may be forcibly disengaged.

When the big hit of the first special symbol is not changing, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit judgment random number from the second random number storage buffer (059SGS57B), and executes the big hit judgment module (059SGS58B). The big hit judging module is a program that decides to make a big hit if the hit judging random number matches a predetermined big hit judging value. When it is determined to be a big hit (059SGS59B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol (059SGS60B). Then, based on the hit type determination random number, the big hit type is determined to be one of the 10R sure change big hit, the 6R sure change big hit, the 2R sure change big hit, and the 2R normal big hit (059SGS61B), and the big hit type is stored (059SGS62B), and the process goes to 059SGS68B. To do.

If the big hit is not made in 059SGS59B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit determination module (059SGS63B). The small hitting determination module is a program that decides to make a small hit when a small hitting random number (may be a random number for small hitting determination) matches a predetermined small hitting determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (059SGS64B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small hit flag indicating that the small hit will be made based on the variable display of the second special symbol (059SGS65B). ). Then, based on the hit type determination random number, the small hit type is determined to be either 10 times open small hit or 2 times open small hit (059SGS66B), the small hit type is stored (059SGS67B), and then the process shifts to 059SGS68B.

Then, in 059SGS63B, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the high base state is "0" (059SGS68B), and in the case of "0". , 059SGS74B. If the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, if it is in the low probability/first KT state, the value of the high base number counter is decremented by 1 (059SGS69B), and it is determined whether or not it has become "0". Yes (059SGS70B). When the value of the high base number counter is not "0", the process proceeds to 059SGS74B. When the value of the high base number counter is “0”, the high base flag indicating the high base state is cleared (059SGS71B), and the special symbol variable display shortening control is being performed. The time saving flag is cleared (059SGS72B). In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a state extension flag indicating that the right hit display displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is extended until the end of the variable display (059SGS73B). Then, the process proceeds to 059SGS74B.

In 059SGS74B, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (059SGS74B). Although not shown, the symbols to be stopped immediately before 059SGS74B are confirmed.

Then, in 059SGS68B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (059SGS68B). Although not shown, the symbols to be stopped immediately before 059SGS68B are confirmed.

In addition, in 059SGS58B, the game state is taken into consideration, and it is determined whether or not to make a big hit, using either the non-probability change big hit determination table or the probability change big hit determination table.

The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (S111A) shown in FIG. 8-16. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8-16, the second variation pattern process is explained by replacing “first” with “second”. However, in the second fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as 059SGS1700A, and confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set. If the special drawing time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 uses a non-variable pattern table shown in FIG. 8-6(C) as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. The variation pattern table for the second special symbol for KT is selected. If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 changes depending on whether or not the probability variation flag and the high base flag are set, and the number of variations. As the variation pattern table for determining the pattern, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol for any of KT shown in FIGS. 8-6(D) to 8-7(I) is selected. For example, if the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability/first KT state), if it is the first variation, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-6(D) If the 2nd to 49th variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-6(E) is selected, and if the 50th variation, the second variation shown in FIG. 8-6(F). Select the variable pattern table for special symbols. Further, for example, if both the probability variation flag and the high base flag are on (high probability/first KT state), if it is the first variation, variation for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7(G) The pattern table is selected, and if it is the second variation or later, the variation pattern table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-7(H) is selected. Also, for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the high base flag is off (high probability/second KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8-7(I) is selected.

The second special symbol variation process is the same as the first special symbol variation process (S112A) shown in FIG. 8-17. That is, in the first special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 8-17, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol variation process is explained.

8-23 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol variation process (S112A) in the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol variation process, if not yet transmitted, the CPU 103, based on the determination result of whether to be a big hit, and the determination result of the big hit type, one of the display result designation command (display result 1 designation Command, display result 2 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 5 designation command) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (059SGS1120B).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second variation time timer (059SGS1121B), and when the second variation time timer times out (059SGS1122B), performs control to send the second symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (059SGS1123B). .. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process (S113B) (059SGS1124B).

When the second fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (059SGS1125B). Whether or not the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process, It can be determined by checking whether or not the first big hit flag indicating that the big hit is to be set based on the variable display of the first special symbol. If the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the CPU 103 sends the second symbol forced confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (059SGS1126B), and the second special symbol process flag. The value of is updated to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process (S113B) (059SGS1124B), and the second special symbol variation process is ended. Further, when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol variation process is ended.

8-24 is a flowchart showing a second special symbol stop process. In the second special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the state extension flag is set (059SGS2010B). If the state extension flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the set state extension flag (059SGS2011B). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed display end designation command to the effect board 12 (effect control CPU 120) (059SGS2012B). The right-handed display end designation command is an effect control command for ending the right-handed display (right-handed notification) displayed on the image display device 5.

In this characteristic part 059SG, since the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port) is provided on the right side of the game area, when the game state is controlled to the KT state, the right hit operation is performed. It is more advantageous for the player to play, and the right-handed display is displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, in the characteristic part 059SG, the right-handed display is displayed on the image display device 5 during the low probability/first KT state. However, by performing the processing of 059SGS63A to 059SGS68A and 059SGS68B to 059SGS73B, the 50th time is displayed. The low-probability/first KT state is terminated when the variable display of No. is started and the normal state (non-KT state) is entered, and the processing of 059SGS2010A to 059SGS2012A and 059SGS2010B to 059SGS2012B is executed, so that the 50th variable When the display is finished, the right-handed display on the image display device 5 is erased (finished).

Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (059SGS2015B). At this time, the CPU 103 is sending the second symbol forced confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 in the second special symbol variation process, that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol. Displays the deviating symbol even if the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. Further, when the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 103 clears the second big hit flag or the second small hit flag to thereby make a big hit game or a small hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol. To be controlled by.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second jackpot flag is set (059SGS2016B). When the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets a big winning opening pre-opening timer (059SGS2024B), sets round 1 opening pattern data according to the kind of big hit (059SGS2025B), and sets the round number counter to " 1" is set (059SGS2026B), and control is performed to transmit a right-handed display start designation command to the effect board 12 (effect control CPU 120) (059SGS27B). By executing the processing of 059SGS27B, in the present feature portion 059SG, when the big hit occurs in the variable display of the second special symbol, the display of the right hit display on the image display device 5 is started. That is, in the characteristic part 059SG, the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, so it is advantageous for the player to perform a right-handed operation during the big hit game. , Right-handed display is started.

Further, the value of the second special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second gate passage waiting process (059SGS2027B). Then, the second special symbol stop process ends.

When the second big hit flag is not set (N in 059SGS2016B), the CPU 103 determines whether the second small hit flag is set (059SGS2017B). When the second small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 sets the special winning opening pre-opening timer (059SGS2019B), sets the opening pattern data according to the small hit type (059SGS2020B), and the second special figure. The value of the process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second small hit opening process (059SGS2021B). Then, the second special symbol stop process ends. On the other hand, when the second small hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal processing (059SGS2018B), and then the second special symbol. The stop process ends.

8-25 is a flowchart showing a second gate passage waiting process in the second special symbol process process. In the second gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input (059SGS2501B). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 has not been input, the processing ends. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103 confirms whether the special figure time saving flag is set (059SGS2502B). If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the process directly proceeds to 059SGS2504B.

If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, not in the KT state), the CPU 103 sets the big hit signal output flag (059SGS2503B). In the feature part 059SG, the information output process (S23) is executed based on the jackpot signal output flag being set by the 059SGS2503B, and the jackpot signal 1 is started to be output to the hall computer, and the jackpot signal 2 is output to the outside. If not, the external output of the big hit signal 2 to the hall computer is started.

Next, if set, the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag, the high base flag, and the special drawing time saving flag, and clears the value of the high base number counter to 0 (059SGS2504B). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a second jackpot start designation command (059SGS2505B), and sets the value of the second special figure process flag to a value corresponding to the second jackpot opening preprocessing (059SGS2506B).

In this characteristic part 059SG, the second gate passage waiting process is executed, so that the big hit game is not started immediately when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the second special symbol, but the passage gate 41 The game ball has passed, and is configured to shift to the big hit game on the condition that it is detected by the gate switch 21.

8-26 and 8-27 are flowcharts showing the second jackpot end processing in the second special symbol process processing. In the second big hit ending process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (059SGS2200B), and when the big hit end display timer is set, shifts to 059SGS2204B. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the second big hit flag is reset (059SGS2201B), and the control for transmitting the second big hit end designation command is performed (059SGS2202B). Then, the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is being performed on the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) (059SGS2203B), and the process is ended.

In 059SGS2204B, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (059SGS2204B). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (059SGS2205B). If not, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y of 059SGS2205B), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the type of the jackpot that ended this time is a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot (059SGS2206B). Whether or not it is the 10R certainty variation jackpot or the 2R certainty variation jackpot can be determined by, for example, confirming the jackpot type stored in 059SGS62B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is the 10R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag and shifts to the probability variation state (high probability state) (059SGS2207B), and sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (059SGS2208B). ). Then, the process proceeds to 059SGS2223B. In the case of the 16R certainty variation big hit or the 2R certainty variation big hit, the high base flag is not set, so the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) is controlled.

If neither the 10R certainty variation jackpot nor the 2R certainty variation jackpot, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot finished this time is the 6R certainty variation jackpot (059SGS2209B). Whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit can be determined by, for example, checking the big hit type stored in 059SGS62B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 6R probability variation big hit, the CPU 103 sets a probability variation flag and shifts to a probability variation state (high probability state) (059SGS2212B), sets a high base flag and shifts to a high base state (059SGS2213B), and further The time saving flag is set in the figure and the state shifts to the KT state (059SGS2214B). Then, the process proceeds to 059SGS2223B. Therefore, in the case of the 6R certainty variation jackpot, it is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state).

In the case of a 6R probability variation big hit, only the high base flag is set and the high base number counter is not set. In this case, since the high base number counter is reset to 0 when the big hit game is started (see 059SGS2504B of the second gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the jackpot game based on 6R probability variation jackpot is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), and since the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the variable display thereafter, In the second special symbol stop process, 059SGS2010B is determined to be Y, and the subtraction process of the high base number counter of 059SGS2011B is not performed. Then, the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

If it is not the 6R probability variation big hit (that is, if it is the 2R normal big hit), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (059SGS2219B), and sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state. (059SGS2220B). Further, the CPU 103 sets “50” in the high base number counter (059SGS2221B). Then, the process proceeds to 059SGS2223B. Therefore, in the case of a 2R normal big hit, the probability is controlled to be a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (059SGS2223B).

Here, the transition of the game state in the characteristic part 059SG will be described. FIG. 8-28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the game state in the characteristic unit 059SG. First, in the characteristic part 059SG, in the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player aims at the left side of the game area to perform a shooting operation (left hit) of the game ball. Therefore, in the normal state, mainly the starting winning to the first starting winning opening occurs, and mainly the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Also, since the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in a low probability/low base state, mainly a 10R sure change big hit, a 4R sure change big hit, or a 2R normal big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, when the 10R probability variation big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) shifts after the end of the big hit game, The high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see 059SGS2206A to S2208A). Also, when the 4R certainty variation big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, after the big hit game is over, the state shifts to the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) until the next big hit occurs. The high probability/high base state is maintained (see 059SGS2209A, S2212A to S2214A). In addition, when the 4R normal big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, after the big hit game ends, the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) is entered, and the next big hit occurs. The low probability/high base state is maintained until the variable display of 50 times is completed (see 059SGS2219A to S2221A).

In the case where it is after the transition to the KT state (high probability/high base state, low probability/high base state, high probability/low base state), in this feature 059SG, the player aims at the right side of the game area. And perform the shooting operation (right hit) of the game ball. Therefore, in the KT state, mainly the start winning to the second starting winning opening occurs, and mainly the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Further, since the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, mainly 10R certainty variation big hit, 6R certainty variation big hit, 2R certainty variation big hit, or 2R normal big hit occurs.

As shown in FIG. 8-28, when a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs in a high-probability/high-base state (high-probability/first KT state), a high-probability/low-base state after the jackpot game ends. The state shifts to (high probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see 059SGS2206B to S2208B). In addition, when 6R certainty variation big hit occurs in high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), it shifts to high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) after the big hit game ends. The high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit (see 059SGS2209B, S2212B to S2214B). In addition, in this characteristic portion 059SG, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of being a 6R certainty variation jackpot is 50% in total (see FIGS. 8-4 (D) and (E)). ), once the high probability/high base state is reached, the high probability/high base state loops at a rate of 50%. Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), it shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) after the big hit game is over. , The low probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display is completed 50 times (see 059SGS2219B to S2221B).

As shown in FIG. 8-28, when a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs in a low-probability/high-base state (low-probability/first KT state), a high-probability/low-base state after the jackpot game ends. The state shifts to (high probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see 059SGS2206B to S2208B). In addition, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), it shifts to the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) after the big hit game ends. The high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit (see 059SGS2209B, S2212B to S2214B). Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) after the end of the big hit game. , The low probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display is completed 50 times (see 059SGS2219B to S2221B). In the characteristic part 059SG, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of being a 2R normal jackpot is 35% (see FIGS. 8-4(D) and (E)), Once the low probability/high base state is reached, the low probability/high base state is looped at a rate of 35%. After the 4R normal big hit and the 2R normal big hit occur and the low probability/high base state is reached, the next big hit does not occur and the variable display of 50 times is completed, FIG. As shown, a low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) is entered (see 059SGS2010A to S2014A).

As shown in FIG. 8-28, when a 10R certainty variation jackpot or a 2R certainty variation jackpot occurs in the high-probability/low-base state (high-probability/second KT state), the high-probability/low-base state after the jackpot game ends. The state shifts to (high probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see 059SGS2206B to S2208B). In addition, in this characteristic part 059SG, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of 10R certainty variation big hit or 2R certainty variation big hit is 15 % (See FIGS. 8D and 8E), once the high probability/low base state is reached, the high probability/low base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, when the 6R probability variation big hit occurs in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) shifts after the big hit game is over. The high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit (see 059SGS2209B, S2212B to S2214B). Also, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high-probability/low-base state (high-probability/second KT state), it shifts to a low-probability/high-base state (low probability/first KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , The low probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the variable display is completed 50 times (see 059SGS2219B to S2221B).

In addition, in FIG. 8-28, the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) describes the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, but the variable of the second special symbol at a low rate. It is possible that the display may be performed. In this case, when the 10R certainty variation big hit or the 2R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). Further, when the 6R certainty variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). Also, when a 2R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 8-28, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, when the 10R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 4R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 4R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 8-28, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, when the 10R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 4R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 4R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Further, in FIG. 8-28, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol at a low rate. May be performed. In this case, when the 10R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 4R probability variation big hit occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 4R normal big hit occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and the low probability/high until the next big hit occurs or the variable display of 50 times is completed. The base state will be maintained.

Next, the normal symbol process process (S29) executed by the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. 8-29 is a flow chart showing an example of a normal symbol process process. In the normal symbol process processing, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) detects that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 and the gate switch 21 has been turned on (059SGS5111), and the gate Control for transmitting a passage designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (059SGS5112). Then, the CPU 103 executes a gate switch passage process (059SGS5113).

In this characteristic part 059SG, when the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected by executing the processing of 059SGS5111-S5113, a gate passage designation command is transmitted. In addition, in this characteristic part 059SG, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate and also plays a role of an operating area, but is it in a gate passage waiting state after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and before the big hit game is started? Regardless of whether it is sent or not, the gate passage designation command is transmitted.

Then, the CPU 103 executes any one of the processes shown in 059SGS5100 to S5104 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

In addition, in this characteristic part 059SG, regardless of whether or not it is in a gate passage waiting state, when the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected by the 059SGS5111, the gate switch passage process of the 059SGS5113 is executed and a normal symbol. Variable display is executed, but is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed only when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when not in the gate passage waiting state, and in the state of waiting for the gate passage the normal symbol even if the game ball passes through the passage gate 41. The variable display of may be configured not to be executed.

Further, in this characteristic part 059SG, the passage gate 41 is normally used as a combined gate of the starting region and the operating region, but the special symbol process process (see S25A, S25B) is a normal symbol in the timer interrupt process. Since it is executed before the process process (see S26), the detection process of the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41 as the operating region is performed, and then the detection process of the passage of the game ball of the passage gate 41 as the normal starting region. Is done. Therefore, the process for starting the big hit game can be executed quickly.

Gate switch passage processing (059SGS5113): The CPU 103 causes the gate passage memory counter (counter for counting the number of game balls passing through the passage gate 41) to have a maximum count value (gate passage memory number) (in this example, “4”). )) has been reached. If the maximum value has not been reached, the count value of the gate passage storage counter is incremented by one. In addition, the LED of the universal figure reservation display 25C is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter. Then, the CPU 103 carries out a process of extracting the value of the random number for general-use figure determination and storing it in the storage area (normal symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the number of gate passage memories.

Normal symbol normal processing (059SGS5100): CPU103, a state in which the fluctuation of the normal symbol can be started (for example, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating 059SGS5100, specifically, the normal symbol indicator) The variable display of the normal symbol is not made in 20, and when the variable winning ball device 6B is not opened/closed based on the fact that the normal symbol display 20 hits and displays the symbol) Check the value. Specifically, the count value of the gate passage memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is to be the hit symbol). Then, the variable time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically "1") indicating the normal symbol variation process (059SGS5101).

Normal symbol variation processing (059SGS5101): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer and starts the timer. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (059SGS5102).

Normal symbol stop process (059SGS5102): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a falling symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically "0") indicating the normal symbol normal process (059SGS5100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal symbol process timer is set to the time before the normal electric accessory release, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal electric auditors product opening preprocessing (059SGS5103).

Normal electric accessory release pretreatment (059SGS5103): The CPU 103 confirms whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out. Then, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “4”) indicating the normal electric auditors product operating process (059SGS5104).

Normal electric auditors product operation process (059SGS5104): The CPU 103 measures the normal symbol process timer, and when the normal symbol process timer times out, closes the variable winning ball device 6B. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal process (059SGS5100).

8-30 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol normal process (059SGS5100). In the normal symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gate passage memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passage memory number counter (059SGS5121). If the gate passing memory number is 0 (Y of 059SGS5121), the process is ended as it is. If the gate passage memory number is not 0 (N of 059SGS5121), the CPU 103 stores in the storage area corresponding to the gate passage memory number=1 (the storage area of the reservation number 1 of the universal figure reservation storage unit 059SG151C). The random number value for determination of the figure is read (059SGS5122). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the gate passage memory number counter by 1 and shifts the content of each storage area (059SGS5123). That is, the random number for general-purpose determination stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of memory passing through the gate=n (n=2, 3, 4) is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of memory passing through the gate=n-1. Store. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for general-purpose determination stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the numbers of gate passing memories are always the numbers of gate passing memories=1, 2, 3, 4 and It is supposed to match.

Next, the CPU 103 performs a lottery process based on a random number (random number value for determination of per-universal figure) by using a normal symbol determination table for determining whether or not per-universal figure hits It is determined (059SGS5127). In addition, in this feature unit 059SG, in the 059SGS5127, the CPU 103 has a uniform probability of 99/100 regardless of whether the state is the probable variation state, the KT state, or the high base state. It is decided to be a normal figure in.

In 059SGS5127, when the read random number per ordinary figure determination is within the range of the hit (in the case of hit), the CPU 103 sets the hit symbol as the display result (059SGS5128), and shifts to 059SGS5130. Further, in 059SGS5127, when the read random number per universal figure determination is not within the hit range (when it is out), the CPU 103 sets the out symbol as the display result (059SGS5129), and proceeds to 059SGS5130.

In 059SGS5130, if the high base flag is set, the CPU 103 sets 0.2 seconds as the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (Y of S5913 of S5931, S5131). Moreover, if the high base flag is not set, that is, if it is the normal state or the second KT state, 1.0 second is set as the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol process timer (059SGS5130N, S5132).

Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically "1") indicating the normal symbol variation process (059SGS5101) (059SGS5133).

FIG. 8-31 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop processing (059SGS5102). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (059SGS3701). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (059SGS3702). Normally, if the symbol process timer has not timed out (N of 059SGS3702), the process is ended as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y of 059SGS3702), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (judged at 059SGS5127 to be a winning symbol). (059SGS3703). Whether or not the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol can be confirmed by, for example, setting a normal symbol hit determination flag when it is determined to be a hit in 059SGS5127, and checking whether or not the flag is set. it can.

When it is determined that the stop symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a deviating symbol (N of 059SGS3703), the CPU 103 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal symbol normal process (059SGS5100) (specifically). Is updated to “0”) (059SGS3708).

In 059SGS3703, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (Y of 059SGS3703), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (059SGS3704), that is, the first In the case of the 1KT state, 0.1 seconds is set to the normal symbol process timer as the time before the normal electric accessory release (059SGS3706). Moreover, when the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 2.6 seconds is set in the normal symbol process timer as the time before the opening of the normal electric accessory (059SGS3705).

Next, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically “3”) corresponding to the normal electric auditors product opening preprocessing (059SGS5103) (059SGS3707).

FIG. 8-32 is a flow chart showing the normal electric auditors product opening preprocessing (059SGS5103). In the normal electric accessory release pre-processing, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (059SGS3801). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol process timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out (059SGS3802). Normally, if the symbol process timer has not timed out (N of 059SGS3802), the process is ended as it is.

When the normal symbol process timer times out, that is, when the time before opening the normal electric auditors product (Y of 059SGS3802), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base flag is set (059SGS3803), and sets. If it is, that is, in the case of the first KT state, 5.5 seconds is set to the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory opening time (059SGS3805). If the high base flag is not set, that is, in the normal state or the second KT state, 0.2 seconds is set to the normal symbol process timer as the normal electric accessory release time (059SGS3804).

As described above, in the characteristic part 059SG, the normal electric auditors opening time is set to 5.5 seconds in the first KT state, and the normal electric auditors opening time is set to 0.2 seconds in the normal state or the second KT state. By doing so, the first KT state is a state in which it is easier to make a start winning at the second start winning opening than in the normal state or the second KT state. Therefore, in the first KT state, the game ball does not easily reach the special variable winning ball device 17 provided downstream of the variable winning ball device 6B than in the normal state or the second KT state.

The control method for facilitating the starting winning in the second starting winning opening when the gaming state is the first KT state is not limited to that shown in the characteristic portion 059SG. For example, in the case of the first KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened a large number of times as compared with the case of being in the normal state or the second KT state (for example, in the normal state or the second KT state, the variable winning ball device 6B). 6B may be set as the number of times of opening 6B, whereas in the first KT state, the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 6B may be set as 2). By doing so, in the case of the first KT state, by increasing the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to facilitate the starting winning in the second starting winning opening.

Further, for example, in the case of the first KT state, as compared with the case of the normal state or the second KT state, the control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B and the variable winning ball device 6B. May be executed in combination with the control for increasing the number of times of opening.

Next, the CPU 103 controls the variable winning ball device 6B to the open state (059SGS3806). Specifically, the solenoid 81 is driven to open the variable winning ball device 6B.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the normal electric auditors product operating process (059SGS5104) (059SGS3807).

FIG. 8-33 is a part of a flowchart of the production control process process executed by the production control CPU 120. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning award reception command buffer 059SG194A after executing the prefetching advance notice setting processing (S161), and holds the first hold display area 5A and the second hold display area 5B. The number of displays to be displayed is updated, and a pending display update process (059SGS162) for updating these pending storage displays to a display mode according to the value of the pending display flag is executed. Then, one of the processes of S170 to S177 is executed according to the value of the effect control process flag.

FIG. 8-34 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading notice setting process executed by the production control CPU 120. In the pre-reading notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning award reception command buffer 059SG194A (059SGS241) and determines whether or not there is an entry in which the hold display flag is not set in the second special figure hold storage. The determination is made (059SGS242). When there is an entry in which the hold display flag is not set in the second special figure hold storage (059SGS242; Y), the hold display flag of the entry (the entry in the second special figure hold storage in which the hold display flag is not set) Is set to "0" corresponding to non-execution of the pending display notice effect (059SGS243).

After execution of 059SGS243, or when there is no entry in the second special figure pending storage in which the pending display flag is not set (059SGS242; N), an entry in which the pending display flag is set in the first special figure pending storage It is determined whether or not there is (059SGS244). If there is no entry with the hold display flag set in the first special figure hold storage (059SGS244; N), the prefetching notice setting process is terminated and the hold display flag is set in the first special figure hold storage. If there is (059SGS244; Y), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is the KT state (059SGS245).

When the game state is not the KT state, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol designating command of the entry (the entry in the first special figure reservation storage in which the reservation display flag is not set) indicates a big hit ( 059SGS246). When the symbol designating command indicates a big hit (059SGS246; Y), the big hit type is specified from the symbol designating command of the entry (059SGS247), and whether or not to execute the pending display notice effect based on the specified big hit type. The display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display is determined (059SGS248), and the process proceeds to 059SGS249.

Specifically, in the processing of 059SGS248, as shown in FIG. 8-35(A), when the jackpot type is an uncertain variation jackpot (4R regular jackpot or 2R regular jackpot), 5% of the pending display notice effects are not displayed. It is decided to execute, and the display mode of the hold memory display is decided to be displayed with the display pattern α (◇) as the execution of the hold display notice effect at a rate of 70%, and the hold display notice effect is executed at a rate of 25%. It is determined that the display mode of the hold storage display is displayed as the display pattern β (☆). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot (any of the 10R probability variation jackpot, the 4R probability variation jackpot, and the 2R probability variation jackpot), the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5% and at a rate of 25%. It is determined that the display mode of the hold storage display is displayed as the display pattern α (◇) as the execution of the hold display notice production, and the display mode of the hold storage display is displayed as the execution of the hold display notice production at a rate of 70%. Decide to display with β (☆).

With such a setting, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern, the big hit type is a probability big hit rather than when the display pattern α is displayed. A certain percentage becomes high, and the player's expectation for a sure-change big hit can be increased.

If the symbol designating command indicates a deviation in the processing of 059SGS246 (059SGS246; N), the variation category is identified from the variation category designating command of the entry (059SGS250), and the suspended display is performed based on the identified variation category. Whether or not the notice effect is executed and the display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display are determined (059SGS251).

Specifically, in the processing of 059SGS251, as shown in FIG. 8-35(B), when the variation category is non-reach, the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95% and a rate of 5%. It is decided to display the display mode of the hold storage display with the display pattern α (◇) as the execution of the hold display notice effect, and the display mode of the hold memory display is displayed as the execution of the hold display notice effect at a rate of 0%. Decide to display in pattern β (☆). When the variation category is reach A, the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 75%, and the display mode of the hold storage display is determined as the execution of the pending display notice effect at a rate of 20%. (◇) is determined, and the display mode of the hold storage display is determined to be displayed in the display pattern β (☆) as the execution of the hold display notice effect at a rate of 5%. Further, when the variation category is reach B, the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 65%, and the display mode of the pending storage display is determined as the execution of the pending display notice effect at a rate of 25%. It is decided to display with (◇), and to display the display mode of the hold storage display with the display pattern β (☆) as the execution of the hold display notice effect at a rate of 10%.

With such a setting, when the display pattern α or the display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern of the pending display notice effect, the variable display is performed more than when the display pattern α or the display pattern β is not executed (displayed). The result is highly likely to be a "big hit", and particularly when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the variable display result is a "big hit" and the probability of a probability variation big hit increases, so Expectations can be increased.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the hold display advance notice effect is determined in the processing of 059SGS251 (059SGS252), and when the execution of the hold display advance notice effect is determined, the process proceeds to the process of 059SGS249.

Then, in the processing of 059SGS249, the effect control CPU 120 sets the pending display flag of the entry to the value (1 or 2) corresponding to the display pattern determined in 059SGS248 or 059SGS251, and ends the prefetching advance notice setting processing.

In addition, when it is determined that the game state is the KT state in 059SGS245 (059SGS245; Y), or in the processing of 059SGS252 it is determined that non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined (059SGS252; N), the entry The hold display flag is set to "0" corresponding to non-execution of the hold display notice effect, and the prefetch notice setting process is ended. That is, in the characteristic part 059SG, when the game state is the KT state, the hold display advance notice effect for the first special figure hold storage is not executed.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold display update process after setting the hold display flag to any value of 0 to 2 in the prefetching advance notice setting process, thereby holding the first hold display area 5A. Memories are displayed as white circles, ◇, ☆, etc.

As shown in FIG. 8-34, the feature section 059SG exemplifies a mode in which the pending display notice effect can be executed only for the first special figure pending storage, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of the above, the hold display notice effect may be executable for the second special figure hold storage.

FIG. 8-36 is a flowchart showing the variable display start waiting process (S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command is received (step 059SGS811). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined by, for example, in the command analysis process (step S75), when the variation pattern command is received, a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command is received is set. In step 059SGS811, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the first KT state flag or the second KT state flag is set (step 059SGS812). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is a non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. Is confirmed (step 059SGS813). Whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the fluctuation pattern indicated by the received fluctuation pattern command specifies the first fluctuation patterns #01 to #07. It can be determined by confirming that. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol is executed (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed), the process is ended as it is. If the variable display of the first special symbol is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (S171) (059SGS815).

If the 1st KT state flag or the 2nd KT state flag is not set (that is, if it is the KT state), the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not it is the time to execute the variable display of the second special symbol. (059SGS814). Whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol is executed is, for example, whether or not the fluctuation pattern indicated by the received fluctuation pattern command specifies the second fluctuation patterns #01 to #34. It can be determined by confirming that. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol is executed (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed), the process is ended as it is. When performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (S171) (059SGS816).

By executing the processing of 059SGS812 to 059SGS815, in the characteristic part 059SG, in the non-KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. Then, in the KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the second special symbol. In other words, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is in the KT state, or if the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, it is in the non-KT state. , Variable display of decorative designs is not executed.

FIG. 8-37 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the received variation pattern command (059SGS820) and determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol (059SGS821). In the characteristic part 059SG, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be out of alignment), the left middle and right decorative designs are completely inconsistent and only the left or right decorative designs are matched. Determine the combination of out-of-reach patterns. When the display result 2 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 10R probability variation big hit), the combination of symbols arranged in the symbol “7” among the odd symbols is determined. Also, when the display result 3 designation command or the display result 4 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 6R certainty variation jackpot or the 4R certainty variation jackpot), the decorative symbol on the left middle right is an odd number symbol other than "7". Decide the combination of the aligned symbols. Further, when the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 2R certainty variation jackpot), the combination of symbols including the special symbol (the symbol "R" in this example) as the decorative symbol in the symbol is determined. .. Further, when the display result 5 designation command or the display result 6 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 4R normal big hit or the 2R normal big hit), a combination of symbols in which the left middle right decorative pattern is arranged in an even number pattern To decide. Further, when the display result 8 designation command or the display result 9 designation command is received (when it is determined to be the 10th opening small hit or the 2nd opening small hit), the small hit pattern (for example, "135") Decide the combination of decorative patterns.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game state is the second KT state (059SGS822). When the gaming state is the second KT state (059SGS822; Y), it is determined whether or not the variable display to be started is the variable display of the first special figure (059SGS823). Whether or not the variable display to be started is the variable display of the first special figure may be determined by whether or not the read variation pattern command is one of the first variation patterns #01 to #07. When the variable display to be started is the variable display of the second special figure (059SGS823; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is out (059SGS825).

When the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit (059SGS825; N), it is determined whether the variable display of the first special map is being performed (059SGS825) and whether the reserved memory of the first special map is present. (059SGS826).

If the first special map is not being variably displayed (059SGS825; N) and there is no reserved memory of the first special map (059SGS826; N), check the second special figure reserved memory in the start winning award reception command buffer 059SGS194A. (059SGS827), it is determined whether or not there is an entry indicating a big hit in the second special figure pending storage (059SGS828). When there is an entry indicating a big hit in the second special figure reservation storage (059SGS828; Y), the big hit type is specified, and the effect mode of the small hit notification effect to be carried out in the variable display is determined based on the big hit type. (059SGS830).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-38(A), when the big hit type is either 10R certainty change big hit, 6R certainty change big hit, or 2R certainty change big hit, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect is 0%. The first mode is determined by the ratio, the second mode is determined by the ratio of 10%, and the third mode is determined by the ratio of 90%. In addition, when the big hit type is 2R non-probable variation big hit, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect is determined to be the first mode at a rate of 0%, the second mode at a rate of 100%, and the rate of 0%. Then, the third mode is determined.

As shown in FIG. 8-38(C), the first mode of the small hit notification effect means that the character 059SGS005C (FIGS. 8-40(A) and 8- 40(B)), the character 059SGS005C displays the color of the eyes when the eyes are opened in white, and the second mode in the small hit notification effect means the image display device 5 After displaying the character 059SGS005C (see FIGS. 8-40(A) and 8-40(C)) with the eyes closed in, the color of the eyes when the character 059SGS005C opens the eyes is blue. The third mode in the small hit notification presentation is the character 059SGS005C (see FIGS. 8-40(A) and 8-40(D)) in which the eyes are closed on the image display device 5. After that, the color of the eyes when the character 059SGS005C opens the eyes is displayed in red.

That is, as the small hit notification effect in the feature portion 059SG, the small hit notification effect is always executed in the second mode or the third mode when there is a pending storage that is a big hit in the second special figure pending storage. In addition, when there is a reserved memory that is a certainty variation big hit in the second special figure pending storage, it is higher than when there is a pending storage that is a non-certain variation jackpot in the second special figure pending storage. The small hitting notification effect is executed in the third aspect.

On the other hand, when the symbol designating command does not have an entry indicating a big hit in the second special figure reservation storage (059SGS828; N), the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the symbol designating command indicates a small hit in the second special figure reservation storage. It is determined whether there is an entry (059SGS831). When the symbol designating command in the second special figure reservation storage has an entry indicating a small hit (059SGS831; Y), the small hit type is specified, and the small hit is carried out by the variable display based on the small hit type. The presentation mode of the notification presentation is determined (059SGS832).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-38(B), when the small hit type is the 10 times open small hit, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect is determined to be the first mode at a rate of 5%. , 45% is determined as the second mode, and 50% is determined as the third mode. In addition, when the big hit type is the 2 times open small hit, the effect mode of the small hit notification effect is determined to be the first mode at a rate of 20%, the second mode at a rate of 70%, and 10%. The third aspect is determined in proportion. In other words, when the small hitting notification effect is executed in the third mode, the rate of being controlled to the small hitting game state of 10 small opening small hits after the completion of the small hitting game is highest, and the small hitting notification effect is in the first mode. When the game is executed as a minimum, the rate of being controlled to the small hitting game state of opening 10 small hits after the completion of the small hitting game is set low.

When the symbol designating command does not have an entry indicating a small hit in the second special figure reservation storage (059SGS831; N), the effect mode of the small hit notification effect is determined to be the first effect (059SGS834).

Further, after executing the processing of 059SGS832 or 059SGS834, the effect control CPU 120, if the small hit type of the variable display is 10 times open small hit, the small hit is opened 10 times after the small hit notification effect. It is determined to execute the promotion effect for notifying that (059SGS833). Incidentally, in the characteristic part 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-37, when the variable display result is a big hit or a double open small hit, execution of the promotion effect is not decided. In other words, only when the variable display result is a small hit and the small hit type is 10 times open small hit, execution of promotion production is always decided, while when the variable display result is a big hit or the variable display result is a small hit. If the small hit type is a double open small hit, it is set so that execution of the promotion effect is not determined.

In this way, as the small hit notification effect in this feature unit 059SG, when there is a reserved memory that is 10 times open small hits in the second special figure reserved memory, the small hit notification effect is 95%. When there is a reserved memory that is executed in the second aspect or the third aspect and the second special figure reserved memory is a small open small hit, the small hit notification effect is the second aspect or 80%. It is performed in the third mode. Furthermore, when there is a reserved storage that is a 10-time open small hit in the second special figure pending storage, when there is a reserved memory that is a 2-time open small hit in the second special figure pending storage The small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode at a higher rate.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-38(A) and 8-38(B), when there is a pending storage that is a probability variation big hit in the second special drawing pending storage, the second special drawing pending storage The small hitting notification effect is executed in the third mode at a higher rate than in the case where there is a reserved memory for a small hit.

In other words, in the present feature portion 059SG, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, the small hit notification effect is executed after the small hit game at a higher rate than when the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode. While being controlled, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, 10% after the small hit game is played at a higher rate than in the case where the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode. It is controlled by the small hit game of the small opening small hit (the big hit expectation degree according to the mode of the small hit notification effect: the third aspect>the second aspect, the tenth open small hit expectation degree according to the aspect of the small hit notification effect: the third aspect >Second aspect). In the feature part 059SG, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, the small hit notification effect is performed after the small hit game at a higher rate than when the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode. Although controlled, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode, it is higher than when the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode. You may make it control to a big hit game after a small hit game at a ratio. Further, in the present feature portion 059SG, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, the small hit notification effect is opened 10 times after the small hit game at a higher rate than in the case where the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode. It is controlled to a small hit game of a small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode, the small hit notification effect is in the third mode. After the small hit game, the small hit game of 10 open small hits may be controlled at a higher rate than in the case of being executed.

After performing the processing of 059SGS830 or 059SGS833, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect mode of the small hit notification effect and the sea and the variation pattern of the promotion effect (059SGS835). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the selected process table to the process timer and starts the process timer (059SGS836). Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, etc.). The control is executed (059SGS837). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP (display control unit 123) in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable display time timer to a value according to the changing time (059SGS838) and sets the variable display control timer to a value according to the predetermined time (059SGS839). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (S172) (059SGS840), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

In addition, when the variable display is not the second KT state (059SGS822; N), the variable display is the variable display of the first special view (059SGS823; Y), the variable display result is out (059SGS824; Y), the first special feature. In the case of variable display of the figure (059SGS825; Y) and when there is the reserved storage of the first special figure (059SGS826; Y), after selecting the process table according to the variation pattern (059SGS835), 059SGS836 to 059SGS840. The process of is executed.

FIG. 8-39 is a flowchart showing the effect process during variable display (S172). In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variable display time timer, and the variable display control timer by -1 (059SGS851, 059SGS852, 059SGS853). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (059SGS854). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (059SGS855). That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (059SGS856). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound number data, etc. set next (059SGS857). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, control of the production device (production parts) is executed according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, etc.) corresponding to the process timer. Yes (059SGS858).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display is a variable display for a small hit, that is, a variable display for executing a small hit notification effect (059SGS859), and the variable display is a variable display for a small hit. If there is (059SGS859; Y), it is determined whether or not it is the change timing of the display mode of the pending storage display by referring to the process data (059SGS860). When the display timing of the hold storage display is changed (059SGS860; Y), the hold display flag of the entry storing the symbol designating command of the big hit or the small hit in the start winning award reception command buffer 059SG194A is a small hit notification effect. (059SGS861). Specifically, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the first mode, the pending display flag of the entry is set to "0", that is, the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode without changing. If so, the hold display flag of the entry is set to "3", and if the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, the hold display flag of the entry is set to "4".

In other words, in the feature unit 059SG, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the first mode, the display mode of the hold storage display is not changed, but when the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode, the small hit notification effect is held. When the display mode of the memory display is always changed to the blue circle, and when the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, the display mode of the hold storage display is surely changed to the red circle.

The display mode of the hold storage display (the hold storage display corresponding to the hold storage in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit) displayed in the second hold display area 5B is determined by the effect control CPU 120 at the next interrupt. In the display mode according to the mode of the small hit notification effect by executing the hold display update process (059SGS162) (blue when the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode, the small hit notification effect is When executed in three modes, the color changes to red circle.

After executing 059SGS861, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the process data being executed and determines whether or not it is during the promotion effect execution period after the small hit notification effect execution (059SGS862). When the promotion effect is being executed (059SGS862; Y), the promotion effect is executed based on the process data being executed (059SGS863), and the process proceeds to 059SGS864.

If the variable display is not a small hit variable display (059SGS859; N), it is not the change timing of the display mode of the hold storage display (059SGS860; N), or if it is not during the promotion effect execution period (059SGS862; N), Proceed to 059 SGS864.

In 059SGS864, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display control timer has timed out (059SGS864). When the variable display control timer is timer-out (059SGS864; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left middle right decorative pattern (30 ms after the display switching time of the previous decorative pattern). Image data of a desired screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (059SGS865). In this way, the variable display control of the decorative pattern is realized in the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 sends to the image display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this way, the background image, the character image, and the decorative pattern in the variable display of the decorative pattern are displayed on the image display device 5. Also, the variable display control timer is reset to a predetermined value (059SGS866).

Moreover, when the variable display control timer has not timed out (059SGS864; N), after performing the 059SGS866 process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display time timer has timed out (059SGS867). If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value according to the special figure per wait process (S173) (059SGS869). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command or the symbol forced confirmation designation command is received (059SGS868; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the special figure waiting process (S173). ) Is updated (059SGS869). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, it shifts to control to stop the fluctuation when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command or the symbol forced confirmation designation command, so for example, long fluctuation time due to noise between boards Even when a variation pattern command indicating is received, it is possible to end the variation of the decorative symbol when the regular variable display time elapses (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

In the process table used for variable display control of the decorative pattern, process data during variable display of the decorative pattern is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variable display time of the decorative pattern. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out in the processing of 059SGS854, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the decorative symbol effect control based on the process table ends. To do.

Next, a mode of the small hit notification effect in the feature part 059SG will be described with reference to FIG. 8-40. First, as shown in FIG. 8-40(A), when the variable display of the small hit is started in the second KT state, the character 059SG005C with the eyes closed on the image display device 5 is displayed as the small hit notification effect. After that, the effect of opening the eyes of the character 059SG005C is executed.

At this time, if there is no reserved memory in which the variable display result is a small hit or a probable variation big hit in the second special figure reserved memory, the color of the eyes of the character 059SG005C is white, as shown in FIG. 8-40(B). It is displayed (first aspect). If the second special figure hold memory has a hold memory in which the variable display result is a small hit or a probability big hit, as shown in FIGS. 8-40(C) and 8-40(D), the character 059SG005C is displayed. The eye color is displayed in blue (second mode) or red (third mode).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-40(C) and 8-40(D), when the color of the eyes of the character 059SG005C is displayed in blue (second mode) or red (third mode), The display mode of the pending storage display based on the pending storage in which the variable display result is a small hit or a probability variation big hit changes to a display mode corresponding to the color of the eyes of the character (a display mode corresponding to the mode of the small hit notification effect).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-40(E), after the small hit notification effect (and the change in the display mode of the hold storage display) is executed, the small hit type of the small hit is 10 times open small hit. In some cases, the cut-in image 059SG005D in which the eyes of the character 059SG005C are displayed like fireballs is displayed. Then, after the variable display is finished, a small hit game of 10 times open small hit or 2 times open small hit is executed.

As described above, in the characteristic part 059SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display in which the variable display result is the small hit is executed in the second KT state, the small hit notification effect is executed in the variable display, and the second holding feature is held. Based on the fact that there is a reserved memory in which the variable display result is a small hit or a big hit in the drawing memory, the small hit notification effect can be executed in any one of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode. There is. Further, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, the proportion of the big hit game executed after the small hit game based on the variable display is executed is higher than that in the case where the small hit notification effect is executed in the second mode. It is set to a high value, and the percentage of small-hit games that are open 10 times after the small-hit game based on the variable display is set is set higher than when the small-hit notification effect is executed in the second mode. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect mode of the small hit notification effect, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the present feature portion 059SG, the proportion controlled to the big hit gaming state of the probability variation big hit after the small hit game and the proportion controlled to the small hit game state are different according to the mode of the small hit notification effect, and the small hit notification is made. Although the proportion controlled to the small hitting gaming state of 10 times open small hits and the proportion controlled to the small hitting games of 2 times small opening small hits after the small hitting game is illustrated as an example according to the mode of production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the proportion controlled to the big hit game state of the probability variation big hit after the small hit game and the proportion controlled to the small hit game state are different according to the mode of the small hit notification effect. It may be only a small hit, depending on the mode of the small hit notification effect, the ratio of being controlled to the small hit game state of 10 times small hits after the small hit game and the small hit game of 2 times small hits are controlled. Only the ratio may differ.

Further, in the present feature section 059SG, an example is suggested in which, according to the mode of the small hit notification effect, the small hit game is controlled to a small hit game state of opening 10 times after the small hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and it may be suggested that the small hitting gaming state of 10 times small hitting is controlled immediately after the variable display according to the mode of the small hitting notification effect.

Further, in the present feature section 059SG, a form in which the proportion controlled to the big hit game state of the probability variation big hit after the small hit game and the proportion controlled to the small hit game state are different is illustrated as an example in accordance with the mode of the small hit notification effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the proportion of the number of rounds of the big hit game controlled after the small hit game may be different depending on the mode of the small hit notification effect, or the small hit notification may be made. Depending on the mode of the effect, the ratio controlled to the big hit game state of the probability change big hit after the small hit game may be different.

In addition, in the present feature section 059SG, by the change of the eye color of the character 059SGS005C as the small hit notification effect and the display mode of the hold storage display, the small hit game state is opened 10 times after the small hit game. Although the form suggesting that the game state is controlled is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the small hit notification effect, the decorative pattern is specified in the variable display which is the first small hit. It may be suggested to be controlled to a small hit game state of 10 times open small hit or a big hit game state of probability variation big hit by stopping with a combination of or a special symbol which does not normally appear. Further, as the small hit notification effect, a change in the background image displayed on the image display device 5, a display mode of a telop or a character displayed on the image display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 are displayed. It may be suggested to be controlled to a small hitting game state of 10 times small hitting after the small hitting game or a big hitting game state of probability variation big hit by light emission of.

Further, in the second KT state, when there is a reserved memory in which the variable display result is a big hit in the second special figure reserved memory, the reserved memory display corresponding to the reserved memory changes to blue or red circle at a rate of 100%. However, in the second KT state, when there is a reserved memory in which the variable display result is a big open 10 times in the second special figure reserved memory, the reserved memory display corresponding to the reserved memory is blue or red at a rate of 95%. When there is a reserved memory in which the variable display result is a small opening twice in the second special figure reserved memory in the second KT state, the reserved memory display corresponding to the reserved memory is displayed at a rate of 80%. The color changes to blue or red (see Figure 8-38).

In other words, in this feature unit 059SG, it is controlled to the big hit game state after the small hit game state is finished, is controlled to the small hit game state of opening 10 times, or is controlled to the small hit game state of opening twice. The display mode of the hold storage display based on the second special figure hold storage is changed at different rates depending on whether or not it is.

In this characteristic unit 059SG, after the small hitting game state is finished in the second KT state, there is a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit in the second special figure holding memory, which corresponds to the holding memory most. When the display mode of the memory display changes at a high rate, and there is a reserved memory in which the variable display result is a two-time open small hit in the second special figure reserved memory, the displayed mode of the reserved memory display corresponding to the reserved memory is the most. Exemplifies a form in which the rate of change is the lowest (change rate of the display mode of the hold storage display in the second KT state; when the variable display result becomes a big hit after the small hit game ends> the variable display result after the small hit game ends When 10 times open small hits> When the variable display result becomes 2 times open small hits after the small hit game), the present invention is not limited to this, and the pending storage display in these second KT states The rate of change in the display mode is such that the variable display result becomes a big hit after the small hit game ends, the variable display result becomes 10 times after the small hit game ends, and the variable display result twice after the small hit game ends. Any change rate may be used as long as it is different for at least two cases such as the case of a small opening hit.

In addition, in this characteristic part 059SG, after the small hit game state is finished, it is controlled to the big hit game state, is controlled to the small hit game state of opening 10 times, or is controlled to the small hit game state of opening twice. Although a mode in which the display mode of the reserved storage display based on the second special figure reserved memory is changed at different rates depending on whether or not the present invention is not limited to this, the small hit game state ends. After that, depending on whether the big hit game state is controlled or the small hit game state is controlled regardless of the small hit type, the display mode of the hold memory display based on the second special figure hold memory changes. Alternatively, after the small hitting game state is finished, the second is set at a different ratio depending on whether the small hitting game state of opening 10 times is controlled or the small hitting game state of opening twice is controlled. The display mode of the hold storage display based on the special figure hold storage may be changed.

Further, in the present feature unit 059SG, when the variable display result is a small hit in the second KT state, if the small hit type is 10 times open small hit, the promotion effect is always executed during the variable display, while the second KT is displayed. If the variable display result is a big hit in the state, since the promotion effect is not executed, during the variable display, especially when the small hit notification effect is executed, whether or not the promotion effect is executed is a game. Since it is possible to draw attention to the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the feature part 059SG, when the variable display result is a small hit, if the small hit type is 10 times open small hit, the promotion effect is always executed during the variable display, while the variable display is performed in the second KT state. In the case where the result is a big hit, the form in which the promotion effect is not executed has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is a big hit, the small hit type is 10. The promotion effect may be executed at a rate different from that in the case of the small opening small hit. When the variable display result is a big hit, for example, the small hit notification effect may be executed and then the promotion effect may be executed to give the player the effect that the small hit has changed to the big hit.

Further, in the characteristic part 059SG, when the variable display result is a small hit, the promotion effect is always executed if the small hit type is 10 times open small hit, but for example, the small hit notification effect is given. The promotion effect may not be executed by differentiating the mode of notifying the 10th opening small hit and the mode of notifying the 2nd opening small hit.

Further, in the characteristic part 059SG, an example is shown in which the promotion effect is executed for the case where the variable display result is the small hit and the small hit type is the 10th open small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the promotion effect may be executed when the variable display result is a big hit. In addition, when the promotion effect can be executed for the case where the variable display result is the big hit, the case where the promotion effect is executed during the variable display or the big hit game where the variable display result is the big hit is not executed. Cases may be provided. Then, if the promotion effect is not executed, the jackpot notification effect for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is executed, and if the promotion effect is executed, the promotion effect is executed after the small hit notification effect is executed. Good. By doing so, the staging effect can be improved and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

When the variable display result is a small hit and the small hit type is 10 times open small hit and when the variable display result is a big hit, when the promotion effect can be executed, the variable display result Is a small hit and the small hit type is 10 times open small hit and the variable display result is a big hit, the execution ratio of the promotion effect may be different (for example, the variable display result is a big hit). If the variable display result is a small hit and the small hit type is a 10 times open small hit, the execution of promotion effect is determined at a higher rate), and the variable display result is a small hit and a small hit. The promotion ratio execution rate may be the same when the type is 10 times open small hit and when the variable display result is big hit.

In the second KT state, when the small hit notification effect is executed in the first mode, the display mode of the reserved memory display corresponding to the second special figure reserved memory is not changed from white circle, but the small hit notification effect is performed. When executing in the second mode or the third mode, the display mode of the reserved storage display is necessarily changed from the white circle to the blue or red circle, so that it corresponds to the second special figure reservation storage in the second KT state. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the change of the display mode of the hold storage display, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-38(B), in the present feature part 059SG, 10 times open small hits and 2 times open small hits are provided as the small hit types, and the second special figure hold storage in the second KT state. When there is a pending storage in which the variable display result is a small hit, the proportion of executing the small hit notification effect in the second aspect and the proportion of executing the third hit in accordance with the small hit type of the small hit. Since they are different, the player can be made to pay more attention to the mode of the small hit notification effect, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the characteristic part 059SG, a mode in which two types of small hits, that is, a small open small hit and a double open small hit, are provided as an example of the small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the hit type, three or more types may be provided, and as the small hit type, only one type may be provided, such as only a ten-time open small hit or only a two-time open small hit.

Further, in the present characteristic part 059SG, a mode in which three types of modes (first mode, second mode, and third mode) are provided as modes of the small hit notification effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, four or more types of the small hit notification effect may be provided, or two or less types may be provided.

Further, regarding the variable display in which the variable display result is a small hit in the second KT state, when the small hit type of the small hit is 10 times open small hit, the small hit type of the small hit is double open small hit. Since the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode at a higher rate than in the case, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode. The interest can be improved.

Further, regarding the variable display in which the variable display result is the small hit in the second KT state, when the small hit type of the small hit is the 10 times open small hit, the small hit notification effect is executed and then the promotion effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the promotion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in the feature part 059SG, the form in which the promotion effect is executed during the variable display in which the small hit notification effect is executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the promotion effect is during the small hit game. May be run on.

Further, in this characteristic unit 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-38(A), in the second KT state, the variable display results are displayed in the second special figure reservation storage as the variable probability big hits (10R probability variable big hits, 16R probability variable big hits, 2R probability variable big hits). ), there is a small hit at a higher rate than the case where there is a reserved memory in which the variable display result is an uncertain change big hit (2R uncertain change (normal) big hit) in the second special figure pending storage. Since the notification effect is executed in the third mode, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the small hit notification effect is executed in the third mode, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game.

In the characteristic part 059SG, in the second KT state, the small hit notification effect is produced at different ratios depending on whether or not there is a reserved memory in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure reserved memory. Although an example in which the variable determining result is determined is illustrated, it is conceivable that there are a plurality of reserved memories in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure reserved memory. In this way, when there are a plurality of reserve memories in which the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit in the second special figure reserve memory, for example, the variable display result in the second special figure reserve memory is a big hit or a small hit. The mode of the small hit notification effect may be determined for the pending storage of the highest entry (buffer number) among the plurality of pending storages.

Further, according to the characteristic part 059SG, when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit gaming state). Is. Also, when a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) different from the specific display result is displayed as a variable display result, a special state different from the advantageous state (for example, a small hit game state) can be controlled. Is. Further, the display result of the variable display is determined by using the determination value for determining the display result of the variable display (for example, the determination value for the big hit determination, the determination value for the small hit determination). Further, it is possible to control to a non-specific state (for example, a non-probable variation state) and a specific state (for example, a probable variation state) that is easier to control to an advantageous state than the non-specific state. Further, the judgment value includes a specific judgment value (for example, a judgment value for jackpot judgment) for deciding to derive and display the specific display result as the display result of the variable display, and a special display result as the display result of the variable display. And a special determination value (for example, a determination value for a small hit determination) for determining to derive and display. Further, it can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values “1” to “6”) having different numbers of specific determination values. Further, the number of special determination values is common regardless of the set value, and is common when controlled to the non-specific state and controlled to the specific state (see FIG. 8-3). Therefore, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

Specifically, if the lottery probability other than the jackpot winning probability and the type distribution change depending on the set value, the difference in the degree of advantage (difference in payout performance) becomes too remarkable depending on the set value, and the gambling probability may become excessively high. There is. Therefore, in the feature part 059SG, the number of special determination values is set to be common regardless of the set value (the small hit winning probability is set to be common), so that the difference in the advantage degree is prevented from becoming excessively large depending on the set value. However, it prevents gambling from becoming too high.

Further, according to this feature unit 059SG, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol). And can be executed in parallel). Further, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency of the variable display of the second identification information becomes a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol). Therefore, in the gaming machine that can be controlled in the special state, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

Further, according to the characteristic part 059SG, as the special state, there are the first special state (for example, the first KT state) and the second special state (for example, the second KT state) having a higher advantage than the first special state. It is controllable. Therefore, in the gaming machine that can be controlled to the second special state, it is possible to realize appropriate game playability.

Further, according to Modification Example 059SG-1 described later, it is possible to execute a special suggestion effect corresponding to the degree of advantage of the special state (for example, a small hit suggestion effect or a continuous suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-43). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by suggesting the advantage of the special state.

In addition, in the characteristic part 059SG, an example is shown in which the ratio (big hit probability) that the variable display result is a big hit is different according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be possible to execute a set value suggesting effect that suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. By executing the set value suggestion effect in this way, the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in the present characteristic part 059SG, an example is shown in which the small hit notification effect is executed in the second KT state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and suggests that the second KT state continues. You may perform 2KT state continuation suggestion production. By executing the second KT state continuation suggestion effect in this way, the interest in the game can be improved.

The set value suggestion effect and the second KT state continuation suggestion effect as described above may be executed at various timings such as during variable display, during a big hit game, during a small hit game, and the like.

Further, according to the characteristic part 059SG, it is possible to control to a plurality of types of special states (for example, 10 times small opening hit and 2 times small opening hit). Further, the type of special state is determined using a special type determination value (for example, a hit type determination value) for determining the type of special state. The number of special type determination values is common regardless of the set value (see Fig. 8-4). Therefore, more appropriate playability can be realized.

Specifically, in the feature unit 059SG, the number of special type determination values is common regardless of the set value (the small hit type is shared in common), so that the difference in the advantage degree becomes excessive depending on the set value. It prevents it from becoming too big, and prevents gambling from becoming too high.

In addition, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the case where the small hit type allocation is the same regardless of whether the setting values are “1” to “6” is shown. It is not limited to various forms. For example, the determination ratio of the small hit type may be changed depending on which of the set values “1” to “6”, and the advantage may be varied depending on the set value.

In addition, according to the characteristic part 059SG, it is possible to control to a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 10R sure change big hit, 6R sure change big hit, 4R sure change big hit, 4R normal big hit, 2R sure change big hit, 2R normal big hit). Further, the type of the advantageous state is determined using the advantageous type determination value (for example, the hit type determination value) for determining the type of the advantageous state. The number of advantageous type determination values is common regardless of the set value (see Fig. 8-4). Therefore, more appropriate playability can be realized.

Specifically, in the feature unit 059SG, the number of advantageous type determination values is common regardless of the set value (the big hit type is commonly assigned), so that the difference in the advantageous degree is excessively large depending on the set value. It also prevents gambling from becoming excessively high.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the characteristic part 059SG shows a case where the jackpot types are allotted regardless of whether the setting values are “1” to “6”. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the determination ratio of the big hit type may be changed depending on which of the set values “1” to “6”, and the advantage may be varied depending on the set value.

Further, according to the feature part 059SG, the variable display mode is determined using the variable display mode determination value (for example, the variation pattern determination value) for determining the variable display mode. Further, the number of variable display mode determination values is common regardless of the set value. Therefore, more appropriate playability can be realized.

Specifically, in the feature unit 059SG, the number of variable display mode determination values is set to be common regardless of the set value (the distribution of the variation patterns is set to be common), so that the difference in the advantage degree becomes excessive depending on the set value. It prevents it from becoming too big, and prevents gambling from becoming too high.

In particular, if the selection ratio of the variation pattern differs depending on the set value, the period from one small hit control to the next small hit control will change, and even if the small hit winning probability is common, it is advantageous for elements other than the big hit lottery This is not preferable because the degree (difference in payout performance) is significantly different, but in the present feature unit 026IW, the same selection ratio of the variation patterns is used regardless of the set value, so that such a problem does not occur. ing.

In the characteristic part 059SG, the case where the variation patterns are assigned regardless of which of the set values is "1" to "6" is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, by varying the determination rate of the variation pattern depending on whether the setting value is “1” to “6” and providing a difference in the variation time, the variation efficiency is changed by the setting value. It may be configured such that the degree of advantage varies depending on the value.

Although the characteristic portions of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these characteristic portions, and modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Be done.

For example, in the characteristic part 059SG, the form in which the small hit notification effect is executed during the variable display in which the variable display result is a small hit has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result is small. In a part of the variable display in the case where the winning is not achieved, a small hit suggesting effect may be executed that suggests that the variable display result is a small hit.

Incidentally, in the case of executing the small hit suggestion effect in a part of the variable display when the variable display result is out of contact with the small hit, a modification 059SG-1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-41(C), when the variable display is executed in the second variation pattern #32 which is out of the second KT state and in the second variation pattern #33 which is a small hit in the second KT state. A common small hit suggestion effect may be executed at the same timing as in the case of executing the variable display (for example, in any variable display, 5 seconds from the start of variable display for 5 seconds to 10 seconds after).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-41(A), when the variable display is executed in the second variation pattern #32, the game is played for 2 seconds from 3 seconds after the end of the small hit suggestion production to the end of the variable display. A game failure ball stating that the player's game ball has not entered the special winning opening is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-41(B) and 8-41(C), when the variable display is executed in the second variation pattern #33, after the variable display for 10 seconds is finished, the variable display is performed for 5 seconds. It is controlled to the small hit game state. At this time, if the game ball does not enter the special winning opening at the time when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the small hit game, it is shown in Fig. 8-41 (A) from 3 seconds after the start of the small hit game to 2 seconds. ) The winning failure effect common to the winning failure effect shown in () is executed. In other words, if the game ball does not win the special winning opening within a period of 3 seconds after starting the small hit game, the winning is performed at the same timing as when the variable display is executed in the second variation pattern #32. Execute failure production.

On the other hand, if the game ball wins the special winning opening before 3 seconds have passed since the small hitting game was started, a prize indicating that the game ball entered the special winning opening each time the winning occurs The notification effect may be executed.

In the characteristic part 059SG-1, the small hit suggestion effect is produced during the variable display depending on whether the variable display in which the variable display result is out of range or the variable display in which the variable display result is small hit is executed. Although the form to be executed is illustrated, a plurality of modes of the small hit suggestion effect are provided, and the ratio of being controlled to the small hit game state is changed according to which mode the small hit suggestion effect is executed. May be.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-43(A) and FIG. 8-43(C), the same first mode (in the image display device 5 as the small hit notification effect described above as the mode of the small hit suggestion effect. After displaying the character 059SGS005C with the eyes closed, the color of the eyes when the character 059SGS005C opens the eyes is displayed in white), the second mode (the state in which the eyes are closed in the image display device 5) After displaying the character 059SGS005C, the character 059SGS005C displays the color of the eyes in blue when the eyes open, and the third mode (the character 059SGS005C with the eyes closed in the image display device 5 is displayed). After that, a mode in which the color of the eyes when the character 059SGS005C opens the eyes is displayed in red) is provided.

Then, when the variable display result is off in the second KT state, the execution of the small hit suggestion effect in the first mode is determined at a rate of 10%, and the small hit suggestion effect is performed at the third mode at a rate of 30%. Is determined and the execution of the small hit suggestion effect in the third mode is determined at a rate of 60%. When the variable display result is the small hit in the second KT state, the execution of the small hit suggestive effect in the first mode is determined at a rate of 60%, and the third mode of the small hit suggestive effect at a rate of 30%. And the execution of the small hit suggestion effect in the third mode is determined at a rate of 10%.

If the variable display result is a small hit, a continuation suggestion effect may be executed that suggests that the special winning opening will continue to be opened during the small hit game according to the small hit type. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-42(A), when the variable display result is a small hit in the second KT state and the small hit type is 10 times open small hit, first, during the variable display. The small hit suggestion effect described above is executed. Then, in the small hitting game state, after the opening of the special winning opening has been completed twice, the continuous suggestion effect is executed during the waiting period (opening waiting period) until the opening of the third special winning opening. Then, after the opening waiting period ends (after the continuation suggestion effect ends), the opening of the special winning opening for the third time and thereafter is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-42(B), when the variable display result is the small hit in the second KT state and the small hit type is the double open small hit, first, the small hit mentioned above is displayed during the variable display. The hit suggestion effect (a hit suggestion effect common to the case where the small hit type is 10 times open small hit) is executed. Then, after the special winning opening has been opened twice in the small hitting game state, the continuous suggestion effect is executed for a period of the same length as the opening waiting period for the ten times small opening. Then, after executing the continuation suggestion effect, a winning failure effect indicating that the game ball has not won a special winning opening is executed.

In any case, when the game ball wins the special winning opening during the small hit game, the winning notification effect is executed every time the winning occurs, and the small hit game starts for a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds). If the game ball does not win the special winning opening by the time)), the winning failure effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-42(A) and FIG. 8-42(B), when the small hitting game is finished, the game ball is awarded to the special winning opening during the small hitting game. The prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls thus generated is executed.

In addition, in this characteristic part 059SG-1, the form which performs continuous suggestion production during a small hit game is illustrated by the case where the small hit type is 10 times open small hits and 2 times small open small hits. However, a plurality of modes of the continuation suggestion effect may be provided, and the rate at which the special winning opening is opened for the third time or later may be further changed according to which mode the continuation suggestion effect is executed. ..

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-43(B) and 8-43(C), the first mode (the image display device 5 in the image display device 5 is the same as the small hit notification effect described above as the mode of the continuous suggestion effect. After displaying the character 059SGS005C in a closed state, the color of the eyes when the character 059SGS005C opens the eyes is displayed in white), the second mode (in the state where the eyes are closed in the image display device 5) After displaying the character 059SGS005C, the color of the eyes when the character 059SGS005C opens the eyes is displayed in blue, and the third mode (the character 059SGS005C with the eyes closed in the image display device 5 is displayed. After that, a mode in which the color of the eyes when the character 059SGS005C opens the eyes is displayed in red) is provided.

When the small hit type is 10 times open small hit, the execution of the continuous suggestion effect in the first mode is decided at a rate of 10%, and the continuous suggestion effect is executed in the third mode at a rate of 30%. Is determined, and execution of the continuous suggestion effect in the third mode is determined at a rate of 60%. When the small hit type is the double open small hit, the execution of the continuous suggestion effect in the first mode is decided at a rate of 60%, and the continuous suggestion effect is executed in the third mode at a rate of 30%. Is determined, and the execution of the continuous suggestion effect in the third mode is determined at a rate of 10%.

In addition, in this modification 059SG-1, a form that can be executed in the same manner as the small hit suggestion effect and the continuous suggestion effect and the small hit notification effect in the characteristic part 059SG-1 is laid out, but the present invention is not limited to this. The mode of the small hit suggestion effect or the continuous suggestion effect may be different from that of the small hit notification effect.

Next, the effect mode during variable display and the effect mode during the small hit game in the second KT state in the present modification 059SG-1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-43 to 8-47.

First, as shown in FIG. 8-44(A), in the case of executing the variable display of the second variation pattern #32 in which the variable display result is off in the second KT state, first, the small hit suggestion effect is produced during the variable display. The character 059SGS005C with the eyes closed is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-44(B) to 8-44(D), an effect of opening the eyes of the character 059SG005C is executed. At this time, the color of the eyes of the character 059SG005C is displayed in any one of white (first mode), blue (second mode), and red (third mode).

At this time, the image display device 5 also displays a message instructing the player to launch a game ball toward the special winning opening. Further, in the upper right portion of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern is displayed while swinging in a combination (for example, "1 35") indicating a small hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-44(E), after 3 seconds have elapsed after the small hit suggestion effect was finished, the special winning opening was not opened, and thus the winning failure effect is executed. It should be noted that the swing of the decorative design displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 is also stopped at the timing when the winning failure effect is finished, and the variable display of the decorative design is stopped when the swing is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8045(A), when executing the variable display of the second variation pattern #33 in which the variable display result is a small hit in the second KT state, first, as a small hit suggesting effect during the variable display. The character 059SGS005C with the eyes closed is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-45(B) to 8-45(D), an effect of opening the eyes of the character 059SG005C is executed. At this time, the color of the eyes of the character 059SG005C is displayed in any one of white (first mode), blue (second mode), and red (third mode).

At this time, the image display device 5 also displays a message instructing the player to launch a game ball toward the special winning opening. Further, in the upper right portion of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a small hit (for example, "1 35"), and the small hit game state is controlled.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-45(E) and FIG. 8-45(F), if the game ball does not win the special winning opening within 3 seconds after starting the small hitting game, the winning fails. While the effect is executed, if the game ball wins the special winning opening within 3 seconds after starting the small hit game, the prize notification effect is executed each time the winning occurs.

Next, after the special winning opening has been opened twice during the small hitting game, as shown in FIG. 8-46(G), the character 059SG005C with the eyes closed as a continuation suggestive effect is displayed again on the image display device. It is displayed in 5. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-46(H) to 8-46(J), an effect of opening the eyes of the character 059SG005C is executed. At this time, the color of the eyes of the character 059SG005C is displayed in any one of white (first mode), blue (second mode), and red (third mode).

At this time, the image display device 5 also displays a message instructing the player to launch a game ball toward the special winning opening.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-46(K) and FIG. 8-46(L), if the game ball does not win the special winning opening within 3 seconds after starting the small hitting game, the winning fails. While the effect is executed, if the game ball wins the special winning opening within 3 seconds after starting the small hit game, the prize notification effect is executed each time the winning occurs.

Furthermore, when the small hit game is over, as shown in FIGS. 8-47 (M) and 8-47 (N), as a prize ball number notification effect, the game in the small hit game is displayed on the image display device 5. After the number of prize balls awarded based on the fact that the balls have won the special winning opening is displayed, the game state shifts to the second KT state again.

As described above, in the present modification 059SG-1, the small hit suggestion effect can be executed in a common manner during both the variable display in which the variable display result is out of the range in the second KT state and the variable display in which the variable display result is the small hit. In addition, since the winning notification effect can be executed when the gaming ball wins the special winning opening during the small hit game, whether or not the winning notification effect is executed after the variable display in which the small hit suggestion effect is executed. Since it is possible to make the player pay attention to such, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In particular, in this modified example 059SG-1, even when the game ball shot out is unlucky and does not enter the special winning opening when the small hit game state is controlled after execution of the variable display, the variable display result is Since the winning failure effect is executed as in the case of the failure, it is possible to make the player think that the variable display result is actually the failure, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In addition, in this modification 059SG-1, although the form which performs a prize|winning notification production|presentation is illustrated as "correspondence production" in this invention, this invention is not limited to this, and "correspondence production in this invention." Is an effect that informs the number of times the special winning opening is opened during the small hit game (for example, when the small hit type is 10 times open small hits, the remaining 8 after the special winning opening is opened twice) The effect of displaying "+8 times!" or the like corresponding to the opening of the times may be executed.

Furthermore, in the case of executing an effect for notifying the number of times the special winning opening is opened during the small hit game as the "corresponding effect" in the present invention, further, in the second special figure pending storage at the start timing of the first small hit game. It is determined whether or not there is a small hit holding memory, and if there is a small hit holding memory, an effect of notifying the number of opening of the special winning opening corresponding to the small hit type is provided. You may execute.

In addition, in this modification 059SG-1, as shown in FIG. 8-43(A), when the small hit suggestion effect is executed in the variable display in which the variable display result is the small hit, it is variable regardless of the small hit type. Since the small hit suggestion effect is executed according to any one of the first to third aspects which are the common aspects according to only the display result, the data capacity stored in the RAM 122 for executing the small hit suggestion effect is suppressed. You can

In addition, in this modification 059SG-1, a mode in which the small hit suggestion effect is executed in any one of the first to third modes which are common modes regardless of the type of small hit is exemplified. However, at least a part of the modes that can be determined as the mode of the small hit suggestion production is different depending on whether the small hit type is 10 times open small hits or 2 times small open wins. May be.

Further, in the present modification 059SG-1, a mode in which the proportion controlled to the buying or playing state is different according to the mode of the small hit suggestion effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit. As the suggestive effect, for example, when performing in the first mode (when it does not change from the first mode), when changing from the first mode to the second mode, the third mode via the second mode from the first mode A case where the mode of the small hit suggestion effect is changed stepwise, such as a case of changing the mode, is set so that the proportion controlled to the small hit game state is different according to the number of change stages of the mode of the small hit suggestion effect. Good. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to the number of change stages of the mode of the small hit suggestion effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in this modified example 059SG-1, as shown in FIG. 8-47, when the small hit game is finished, the prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls provided in the small hit game. By executing the above, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of awarded balls, and to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in this modification 059SG-1, when the small hitting game state is controlled after the variable display, the small hit suggestion effect is executed during the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, when it is controlled to the big hit game state after the variable display, as a modification SG059-2, a mode different from the small hit suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 8-48(A) and FIG. 8-48( As shown in B), after displaying the character 059SG005C with the eyes closed on the image display device 5, the big hit is notified by displaying the cut-in image 059SG005D in which the eyes of the character are displayed like a fireball ( The jackpot notification effect may be executed).

Further, in the characteristic part 059SG, the small hit notification effect is executed during the variable display in which the variable display result is the small hit in the second KT state, and the holding storage such as the big hit or the small hit is stored in the second special figure holding storage. In some cases, a mode in which the mode of the small hit notification effect is determined at different ratios according to the big hit type and the small hit type in the second special figure reservation storage is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as a modified example 059SG-3, when the small hit notification effect is executed during the variable display in which the variable display result is the small hit in the second KT state, the small hit is performed at a different ratio according to the small hit type of the small hit. You may determine and perform the mode of notification production.

Further, in the characteristic part 059SG, an example in which the small hit notification effect is executed when the variable display result in the second KT state is a small hit has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. When the variable display result is a small hit continuously over the variable display, a plurality of small hit notification effects may be executed as a series of effects. When a plurality of small hit notification effects are executed as a series of effects, the number of small hits and the total opening number of the special winning opening may be notified as a series of small hit notification effects.

Further, in the characteristic part 059SG, as shown in FIG. 8-34, when the game state is the normal state, the jackpot game state is changed by changing the display mode of the hold storage display (by executing the hold display notice effect). 8-40, while the game state is the second KT state as shown in FIG. 8-40, by changing the display mode of the hold storage display as a part of the small hit notification effect. The form suggesting that it is controlled to the big hit game state or to be controlled to the small hit game state of 10 times small hit is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game state is the first KT. If it is in the state or the second KT state, it is controlled to the big hit game state by changing the display mode of the hold storage display separately from the small hit notification effect, and is controlled to the small hit game state of 10 times open small hit. May be suggested. In this way, in the case of changing the display mode of the hold storage display separately from the small hit notification effect in the first KT state or the second KT state in this way, the big hit game state despite the change of the display mode of the hold storage display. Alternatively, it may be possible to provide a case where neither the small hit game state of the 10 times open small hit is controlled. Further, in the first KT state or the second KT state, when the display mode of the hold storage display can be changed separately from the small hit notification effect, the hold storage is performed at a timing before the change timing of the display mode of the hold storage display. You may make it perform the change suggestion production which suggests the change of the display mode of a display, and may change the change rate (change expectation degree) of the display mode of pending storage display according to the production mode of this change suggestion production.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Microcomputer 120 for game control CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled into an advantageous state advantageous to a player and a special state different from the advantageous state,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state,
After the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to control to a special state in which a game value due to the special state is easily added,
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding storage;
When performing variable display, determination means capable of determining to control to the advantageous state or the special state,
Before determination by said determining means, and determination means capable determination to be controlled in the preferred state or the special state,
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect before the variable display of the target is executed ,
The special state includes a first special state and a second special state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state,
When the determination means determines that the special state is controlled, the determination means can determine whether the special state is the first special state or the second special state,
When the determination unit determines that the first special state is controlled, the second special state is controlled, and the advantageous state is controlled , the target is determined. The ratio of the specific effect executed before the variable display of is different ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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