JP7121702B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (eg, a jackpot game state) for executing a plurality of unit games (eg, rounds), during the advantageous state, unit game images corresponding to each of the unit games (eg, A round icon can be displayed (for example, see Patent Document 1). In addition, there are some that can execute a specific effect (eg, promotion effect) in a predetermined unit game in an advantageous state (eg, jackpot game state) (see Patent Document 2, for example).

JP 2018-166815 A (Fig. 58) JP 2019-69325 A (paragraphs 0172 to 0173)

However, it is unclear whether or not the specific effect is to be executed in the predetermined unit game, and there is a risk of confusing the player when the specific effect is to be executed in the unit game a plurality of times.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that makes it clear which unit game is to execute a specific effect, and that can prevent player confusion even when the specific effect is executed in a plurality of unit games. do.

A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, is in an advantageous state for a player, and is in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) for executing a plurality of unit games (for example, rounds). ) Controllable advantageous state control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the part that executes steps S122 to S125) and after controlling to the advantageous state normal state (for example, low probability / low base state (non KT state)), a special state control means (for example, A portion that executes steps 057IWS2208 and S2208A in the game control microcomputer 100), and unit game image display means (for example, Execution of steps 057IWS8203, S8204, S1959 in production control CPU 120) and specific production execution means capable of executing specific production (for example, opening production) (for example, execution of steps 057IWS1950 to S1955 in production control CPU 120 part), and as the unit game, there are a specific unit game (for example, an opening round) in which a specific effect is executed, and a predetermined unit game (for example, a normal round) different from the specific unit game. The unit game is performed a plurality of times in an advantageous state, and the unit game image display means is capable of displaying the unit game image in a predetermined manner in which the number of unit games in the advantageous state under control can be specified in the advantageous state, and in the special state. wherein the unit game image related to the advantageous state to be controlled next can be displayed in a manner different from the predetermined manner and in a specific manner that can specify the number of unit games in the advantageous state to be controlled next; As the unit game images of the predetermined mode, there are a specific unit game image (for example, an open mode round object) indicating that it corresponds to a specific unit game, and a predetermined unit game image (for example, a normal mode) that indicates that it corresponds to a predetermined unit game. of a plurality of display modes including a first mode (e.g., first opening mode) and a second mode (e.g., second opening mode) different from the first mode The specific unit game image can be displayed in any one of them, and the specific unit game image of the second mode is executed as a predetermined unit game out of a plurality of unit games. It is more likely to be displayed corresponding to the specific unit game executed as the specific unit game after the predetermined time (for example, the opening effect of the success pattern is more likely to be executed in the late round (Fig. 9-27(C)), and the round object of the second opening mode is characterized in that it is likely to be displayed corresponding to the round in which the opening effect of the success pattern is executed (see FIG. 9-27(D))). According to such a configuration, it becomes clear which unit game is to execute the specific effect, and even when the specific effect is executed in a plurality of unit games, player confusion can be prevented.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the first special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the character object control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the big-hit probability and small-hit probability for every setting value. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the big-hit probability and small-hit probability for every setting value. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special design variation process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows a role product control normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a gate passage waiting process. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the game state. 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 10 is a flowchart showing variable display start waiting processing. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; It is explanatory drawing which shows a notice production execution lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. 9 is a flowchart showing round object display processing; It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting suggestion effect mode determination lottery table, an opening effect number determination table, an execution timing determination lottery table, and an opening mode determination lottery table; It is a flow chart which shows production processing during a big hit in production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during a big hit in production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during a big hit in production control process processing. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a round object on an image display device; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a round object on an image display device; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a round object on an image display device; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a performance history display effect on the image display device; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a rendering mode in the second KT state in a modified example; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a rendering mode in the second KT state in a modified example;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first starting winning opening, and is configured so that the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area do not enter the area where the first starting winning opening is provided. It is In this way, by providing the nail row 19 that prevents the entry of the game ball that has flowed down from the right side of the game area, the game ball can be shot toward the left side of the game area (so-called left-handed hitting). operation), the game ball can win in the first start winning hole.

In addition, in this example, only when left-handed operation is performed due to the provision of the row 19 of nails, the game ball is configured to be able to win in the first start winning hole, but such a mode is shown. not limited to For example, the game ball may be configured to be able to win the first start winning opening only when the left-handed operation is performed by providing the first starting winning opening on the left side of the game area, or the first starting winning opening A hole may be provided on the left side of the game area and a line of nails 19 may be provided so that the game ball can enter the first starting prize hole only when left-handed operation is performed.

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

Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and is formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game balls flow down. A large winning opening positioned below the member is changed into an open state (also called an open state) in which a game ball can win a prize and a closed state (also called a closed state) in which a game ball cannot win a prize. The special variable winning ball device 7 moves the bottom member forward in a jackpot game state that occurs when a specific display result (jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it is forwardly moved toward, and the opening control is executed to open the big winning opening serving as the winning area.

Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning hole for a small hit and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning hole are provided. 2, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged so as to be adjacent to it on the right side. These special variable winning ball device 17 and variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which game balls flow down is extended in the front-rear direction. By moving back and forth, the special winning port located below the bottom member and the second start winning port can be opened (also called an open state) in which game balls can win and a closed state (also called closed state) in which game balls cannot win. change to The special variable winning ball device 17 is a bottom member in a small winning game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small winning symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it is forwardly moved, and the opening control is executed to open the special prize winning opening serving as the prize winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B moves the bottom member backward from the closed state in which the bottom member is forwardly moved when the symbol is drawn out and displayed by hitting the normal symbol display device 20, The opening control is executed to open the second start winning opening which is the winning area.

In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right. If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a closed state, the ball moves from the upper left to the lower right on the special variable winning ball device 7 and falls onto the variable winning ball device 6B therebelow.

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

Also, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of regulation pieces for reducing the flow speed of the game balls flowing down on the bottom member. there is In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with regulation pieces, so that the game flows from the upper left to the lower right direction or from the upper right to the lower left direction. The flowing direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the motion of the forward/backward direction component, and the time required for the flowing down is delayed as compared with the case without the control piece.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. The bottom member of the ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the special variable prize ball device 6B is operated from the variable prize ball device 6B. In this sense, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side, and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side. It can be said that

A switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning opening is provided in the big winning opening. When game balls are detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to open and the big winning opening is opened, the state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be closed and the big winning hole is closed, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the big winning hole to get a prize ball. be at a disadvantage.

A switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening. When game balls are detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game balls pass through (enter) the special winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of winning balls is smaller than when the game balls enter the big winning opening. For example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter) other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 1 and the second starting winning opening. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to open and the special winning opening is opened, the state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning hole is closed, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the special winning hole to obtain a prize ball. be at a disadvantage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the small winning game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switches (first count switch 23 and second count switch 24). )) (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100 . The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on solenoid 81, solenoid 82, solenoid 83) from game control microcomputer 100, and outputs solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and for large winning entrance door. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the solenoid 83 for the special prize winning opening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further controls a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on/off the frame LED 9 and the right-hand hitting notification LED 37. It supplies it to the substrate 13 and supplies an LED signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the LED) to the LED control substrate 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

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

The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the frame LED 9 and the right-handed informing LED 37, and drives the frame LED 9 and the right-handed informing LED 37 based on the LED signal. The frame LED 9 and the right-handed informing LED 37 are turned on/off. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lighting/extinguishing of the LED.

It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 executes sound output, LED lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and LED signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. It is determined whether detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process (step S25A). By the CPU 103 executing the first special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution of the first special symbol game, management of suspension, etc. are realized (details will be described later). Moreover, CPU103 performs a 2nd special design process process (step S25B). By the CPU 103 executing the second special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the second special symbol game are realized. In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol at the same time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

After executing the first start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110A to S113A according to the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In each process (steps S110A to S113A) of the first special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The first special symbol normal process of step S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the first special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or a "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result is determined. The jackpot type in the case is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the first special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. . After that, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the first special symbol normal process ends.

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

The first variation pattern setting process of step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "1". In this first variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are set using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". It includes processing for determining either one. In the first variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the first variation pattern setting process ends.

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

The first special symbol variation process of step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "2". This first special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and measuring the elapsed time after the first special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time after starting the variation of the first special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the first special symbol variation process is completed. do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot opening pre-processing of step S122 is executed when the role product control process flag is "2". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the role product control process flag is updated to "3", and the big hit opening pre-processing is completed.

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

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S124 is executed when the value of the role product control process flag is "4". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . When the number of execution times of the round has not reached the upper limit number of execution times, the value of the role control process flag is updated to "3", while when the number of execution times of the round reaches the upper limit number of execution times, the character control process The flag value is updated to "5". When the value of the role product control process flag is updated, the jackpot opening post-processing ends.

The jackpot ending process of step S125 is executed when the value of the role product control process flag is "5". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control, KT control, and high-base control. When such setting is performed, the value of the role product control process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

The small hit opening process in step S127 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "7". In this small winning open process, the processing of measuring the elapsed time after the special winning opening is opened, and the timing of returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the special winning port is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "8", and the small winning open processing is ended.

The small hit end process of step S128 is executed when the value of the accessory control process flag is "8". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has elapsed, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 7 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Description on Characteristic Portion 057IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 057IW will be described. First, the game state in this characterizing portion 057IW will be described. First, the game state in this characterizing portion 057IW includes a normal state (low probability/non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small win time) in which small wins are more likely to occur than in the normal state. Furthermore, there are two types of KT states, a first KT state and a second KT state. The case of being controlled, the case of being controlled to a low probability and the first KT state (low probability/first KT state), and the case of being controlled to a high probability and the first KT state (high probability/first KT state). , is controlled to a high probability and second KT state (high probability/second KT state).

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

In addition, the KT state is a game state in which a small win is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low probability/non-KT state). Specifically, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state due to a normal game hit is higher in the KT state than in the normal state. And, while the ratio of determining a small hit is low when the first special symbol fluctuates, the ratio of determining a small hit when the second special symbol fluctuates is high (however, it will be described later). Therefore, the KT state is a game state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated mainly by causing the variation of the second special symbol, and the game state is advantageous to the player.

In addition, the configuration for making the KT state into a game state in which a small win is more likely to occur than in the normal state is not limited to this. For example, even in the KT state, the probability that the variable winning ball device 6B will be in the open state as a normal hit is the same as in the normal state (for example, 10% or 100%), but when the second special symbol changes By configuring the variation time of the selected variation pattern to be shorter in the KT state than in the normal state, the ratio of the number of times of variation in the KT state to a certain period of time is higher in the KT state than in the normal state, and the KT state is changed to the normal state. It may be a game state in which a small hit is more likely to occur.

In addition, this characteristic portion 057IW is configured so that the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41 is 0.6 seconds or longer. Specifically, the installation positions of the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B, and the nail group forming the flow-down path of the game ball are adjusted. Although details will be described later, this characteristic portion 057IW is configured such that the variable winning ball device 6B can be controlled to be in an open state based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41, and in the first KT state described later, the game ball passes through. The time from passing through the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41. Since it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the required time until the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the first KT state, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state, the one game ball passes through the passage gate 41. game balls can win prizes in the variable winning ball device 6B as they are.

(big hit probability, small hit probability)
FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the big-hit probability and the small-hit probability for each set value. Among them, FIG. 9-1 shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Also, FIG. 9-2 shows the big hit probability and the small hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, this example shows a case where the setting can be changed in six stages from setting values "1" to "6". It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to the case where the setting can be changed in 6 steps, but may be configured so that the setting can be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or in 7 or more steps.

First, with reference to FIG. 9-1, the big-hit probability and the small-hit probability when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the non-variable state (low probability state), the set value "1" is the lowest jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5" increase in order, and the set value "6" has the highest hit probability "247/65536". It is high and is the most advantageous setting for the player. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in the variable probability state (high probability state), the overall winning probability of the jackpot is 10 times compared to the non-variable probability state (low probability state). The value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability of "2050/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5" increase in order, and the set value "6" has the highest hit probability "2470/65536". It is high and is the most advantageous setting for the player.

On the other hand, with respect to small hits, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 (A) and (B), regardless of the set value "1" to "6" state) and probability variable state (high probability state), the small hit probability is constant at "6298/65536". That is, in this example, the determination value for small hit determination is common regardless of the set value, and is common in the non-variable probability state and the variable probability state. In this way, even if the big hit probability is changed according to the set value while the small hit probability is constant, as shown in FIGS. are set to different values from "1" to "6" so that the number of determination values for each set value is matched.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9-2, the big-hit probability and the small-hit probability when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), in the non-variable state (low probability state), the set value "1" is the lowest jackpot probability "205/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. ing. Then, the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5" increase in order, and the set value "6" has the highest hit probability "247/65536". It is high and is the most advantageous setting for the player. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), in the variable probability state (high probability state), the winning probability of the overall jackpot is 10 times compared to the non-variable state (low probability state), and the setting The value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability of "2050/65536", which is the most disadvantageous setting for the player. Then, the set value "2", the set value "3", the set value "4", and the set value "5" increase in order, and the set value "6" has the highest hit probability "2470/65536". It is high and is the most advantageous setting for the player.

On the other hand, with regard to the small hit, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 (A) and (B), regardless of the set value "1" to "6" state) and probability variable state (high probability state), the small hit probability is constant at "62986/65536". That is, in this example, the determination value for small hit determination is common regardless of the set value, and is common in the non-variable probability state and the variable probability state. However, in this example, in the case of the variable display of the second special symbol (see FIG. 9-2), compared with the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 9-1), the small hit The winning probability is about 10 times (that is, the number of judgment values for small hit determination when performing the variable display of the second special symbol is the small hit when performing the variable display of the first special symbol greater than the number of decision values for the decision). In this way, even if the big hit probability is changed according to the set value while the small hit probability is constant, as shown in FIGS. are set to different values from "1" to "6" so that the number of determination values for each set value is matched.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the determination values corresponding to deviation are included in the determination values corresponding to all set values "1" to "6" (FIG. 9-2). -1 and as shown in FIG. 9-2, there is no set value for which the probability of deviation is 0). The judgment value corresponding to the deviation differs depending on the setting value (as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, depending on which setting value is "1" to "6") , with different outlier probabilities).

It should be noted that, without being limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, it may be configured such that there is a case where the deviation probability is 0 (that is, a set value that does not include a determination value corresponding to deviation). For example, at the set value "6", which has the highest degree of advantage (highest jackpot probability), the odds of losing are 0, and the decision value corresponding to losing may not be included.

In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, it may be configured so that there is a case where the small hit probability is 0 (that is, the judgment value does not include the judgment value corresponding to the small hit). For example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol (FIG. 9-1), the small hit probability may be uniformly set to 0, and the judgment value for the small hit may not be included. good.

In addition, in FIGS. 9-1 (A), (B) and FIGS. 9-2 (A), (B), the probability of a small hit is matched between the probability variation state (high probability state) and the non-probability variation state (low probability state) The odds of losing are different, but in the probability state (high probability state), the probability of hitting the jackpot has increased for the non-probability state (low probability state), so the probability of a small hit is higher than the non-probability state (low probability state). It may be lowered to match the outlier probabilities. Furthermore, even if the set values are different values such as "1" and "2", the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be matched. As a result, in a gaming machine with less than six stages that can be set substantially or a gaming machine with no difference in the degree of advantage due to the setting change function, a game machine of a type having a setting change function of six stages and a hardware/software configuration can be shared, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

(Jackpot type determination table)
9-3 (A) and (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot types are set to ``4R probability variable jackpot A'' and ``4R probability variable jackpot B'' based on the random number for hit type determination. , "4R normal jackpot", "10R probability variable jackpot A", "10R probability variable jackpot B", or "10R normal jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 9-3(A), in this characteristic portion 057IW, regardless of whether the setting value is "1" to "6", when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, A ``4R variable probability jackpot A'' is determined with a probability of 9%, a ``4R probability variable jackpot B'' is determined with a probability of 56%, and a ``4R normal jackpot'' is determined with a probability of 35%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), in this characteristic portion 057IW, regardless of which of the set values "1" to "6", when executing the variable display of the second special symbol is determined to be "10R variable probability jackpot A" with a probability of 60%, "10R probability variable jackpot B" with probability of 5%, and "10R normal jackpot" with probability of 35%.

"4R probability variable jackpot A" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 4 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game state is completed. In addition, "4R probability variable jackpot B" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 4 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game state ends. In addition, "10R probability variable jackpot A" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game state ends. In addition, "10R probability variable jackpot B" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot game state of 10 rounds and shifted to a high probability state after the jackpot game state ends.

"4R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 4 rounds and shifts to a low probability state after the jackpot game state ends. A "10R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a 10-round jackpot game state and controlled to a low-probability state after the jackpot game state ends.

In this characteristic part 057IW, when it becomes "4R probability variable big hit A", "4R probability variable big hit B", "4R normal big hit", "10R probability variable big hit A", "10R probability variable big hit B" and "10R normal big hit" is, until a predetermined period of time (30 seconds in this example) elapses in each round of the jackpot game or until a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls wins, the big prize opening is controlled to be open; A maximum of 10 prizes can be won in each round.

In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, when the big win game is finished, it is controlled to any one of the first KT state, the second KT state and the non-KT state according to the game state before the big win game and the kind of the big win. How the game state transitions after the jackpot game will be described later (see FIGS. 9-16).

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 9-4 to 9-6 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns (variation times) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in this characterizing portion 057IW. EXT shown in FIGS. 9-4 to 9-6 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-4 to 9-6, nine types of the first variation patterns # 01 to # 09 for the first special design and the decorative design, and the second variation pattern for the second special design and the decorative design 34 types #01 to #34 are used. Hereinafter, for example, fluctuation pattern #n (n=01 to 09 or 01 to 34) means both the first fluctuation pattern #n and the second fluctuation pattern #n.

When executing the variation display of the first special symbol, if it is in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the first special symbol variation pattern for non-KT time shown in FIG. 9-4 (A) A table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-4(A), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, one of the first variation patterns #01 to #06 is determined.

When executing the variable display of the first special symbol, if it is in the KT state (low probability / 1st KT state, high probability / 1st KT state, high probability / 2nd KT state), see FIG. 9-4 (B) The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT shown is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4(B), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the KT state, one of the first variation patterns #07 to #09 is determined.

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, if it is in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the second special symbol variation pattern for non-KT time shown in FIG. 9-5 (C) A table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-5(C), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the non-KT state, one of the second variation patterns #01 to #03 is determined. Specifically, when it is determined that the game is lost, the second variation pattern #01 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when it is determined as a small hit, the second variation pattern #02 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 15 minutes. Also, when determining a big hit, the second variation pattern #03 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for a relatively long period of 5 minutes.

In this characteristic portion 057IW, even in the non-KT state, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit is achieved, a certain amount of prize balls can be expected by winning the game balls into the special winning opening. end up Therefore, in this characteristic portion 057IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5(C), even if the second special symbol is displayed in a non-KT state, the fluctuation time is extremely lengthened and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is increased. By lowering , the frequency of occurrence of small hits is rather reduced, thereby preventing a situation in which an attempt is made to acquire prize balls by small hits even in the non-KT state. In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the "occurrence frequency of small hits" is, for example, the rate of occurrence of small hits per unit time (for example, 1 minute), and in the KT state, for example, the small hits per unit time is higher than normal.

It should be noted that, in this characteristic portion 057IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5(C), when the second special symbol variation display is executed during the non-KT state, the variation time is is comparatively long as 5 minutes, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming at a prize ball by winning a prize in the special prize winning opening unfairly during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big win, it is not necessary to digest the first reserved memory longer than in the case of a small win, so the variation time is set to be shorter than in the case of a small win. there is

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of the low probability/first KT state, the jackpot game based on the 4R normal jackpot or 10R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability/first KT state is ended. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations since. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability/first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. 9-5 (D) is selected and varied. A pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (D), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the low probability/first KT state, any of the second variation patterns #04 to #06 is determined by

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (D), when it is determined that the first variation in the low probability/first KT state is lost, the second variation pattern # 04 with a shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds It is determined. Also, when determining a small hit as the first variation in the low probability / 1st KT state, the second variation pattern # 05 (second start winning opening open Preparatory fluctuation pattern). In this characteristic part 057IW, as already explained, when it is controlled to the first KT state, although the frequency of small hits increases, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened. A special winning hole in the ball device 17 is set so as to rarely win a prize. However, in the state immediately after shifting to the low probability/first KT state, there is a possibility that a certain amount of game balls are accumulated on the bottom surface member of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17, and the special variable winning ball is immediate. If the device 17 is controlled to be open, there is a possibility that a considerable number of game balls will enter the special prize winning opening. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 057IW, in the first variation of the 1KT state, by ensuring a variation time of at least 7 seconds, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 are activated before the transition to the 1KT state. By controlling the special variable prize winning ball device 17 to be in an open state after a sufficient time has elapsed until all the game balls accumulated on the bottom surface member fall down to enable prize winning to the special prize winning port, This prevents the occurrence of a situation in which more prize balls than expected are obtained in the 1KT state. Also, when it is determined that the first variation in the low probability/first KT state is a big hit, the second variation pattern #06 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for 2 minutes.

In addition, if the 2nd to 49th variation display is to be executed after the jackpot game based on the 4R normal jackpot or 10R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability/1st KT state is completed, then the variation display of the 2nd to 49th variation is executed as shown in FIG. 9-5 ( The second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability/first KT shown in E) and for the 2nd to 49th variation is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 2nd to 49th variation of the low probability / 1st KT state, the second variation pattern # 07 to # 13 Either is decided. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), when it is determined to be a failure as the 2nd to 49th fluctuations in the low probability / 1st KT state, the second fluctuation pattern # of shortened fluctuation with a short fluctuation time of 5 seconds 07, or the second variation pattern #08, which is a shortened variation with a shorter variation time of 1 second. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2nd to 49th variations of the low probability/first KT state are missed, the second variation pattern #09 with reach may be determined. In addition, when determining a small hit as the 2nd to 49th variations of the low probability/1st KT state, the second variation pattern #10 with a shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds or an even shorter variation time of 1 second. It may be determined to be the second variation pattern #11 of shortening variation. On the other hand, if the 2nd to 49th variations in the low probability/1st KT state are determined to be small hits, the second variation pattern #12 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns #07 and #10 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored, and the second variation patterns #08 and #11 are those 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 of the reserved memory is expedited and the operating rate is increased. Also, when determining a big hit as the 2nd to 49th variations in the low probability/1st KT state, the second variation pattern #13 with reach is determined.

In addition, after the jackpot game based on the 4R normal jackpot or 10R normal jackpot that triggered the low-probability/1KT state, the 50th change display (that is, the final change in the low-probability/1KT state) is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for low probability/first KT and 50th variation shown in FIG. 9-5 (F) is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (F), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the 50th variation of the low probability / 1st KT state, any of the second variation patterns #14 to #16 is determined by

In the characterizing portion 057IW, when the control is made to the low probability/first KT state, for example, a character display such as "in chance time" is displayed on the image display device 5. FIG. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (F), when it is determined that the 50th variation in the low probability/1st KT state is a loss or a small hit, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "Chance time is over!" It is determined to the second variation pattern #14 or the second variation pattern #15 accompanied by the end display of performing. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (F), when it is determined to be a big hit as the 50th variation of the low probability/1st KT state, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "Chance time is over!" The second variation pattern #16 with a predetermined resurrection display after the end display to be performed is determined.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, as shown in FIG. 9-4, when the variation display of the first special symbol during the KT state results in a big hit, the first variation pattern #09 with a variation time of 10 seconds is displayed. configured to determine This is a case in which a big hit occurs immediately after the transition to the second KT state due to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. Since the variation of the second special symbol executed during the big hit variation of the first special symbol is a forced loss, the forced failure occurs frequently and the player wins a small win despite being in the second KT state. You will not receive any benefit from Therefore, in this characteristic part 057IW, by setting the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol to a short fluctuation time, the transition to the big hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol is made before the frequent occurrence of the forced loss. It is configured.

In addition, unlike this characteristic portion 057IW, even if the variation of the second special symbol is started during the big hit variation of the first special symbol, the configuration that does not force the variation of the second special symbol (for example, the first When the second special symbol is fluctuating when the special symbol is stopped, the second special symbol is forcibly removed), the variation time of the first special symbol big hit during the KT state. may be a long variable time (eg, 1 minute). This is a case in which a big hit occurs immediately after the transition to the second KT state due to the variation display of the first special symbol. You will not be able to receive any profits from small wins. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the first special symbol jackpot in the KT state is set to a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, there is enough time to generate at least multiple small hits. (eg, 1 minute).

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability/first KT state, a big hit game based on the 4R probability variable big hit B or 10R probability variable big hit B that triggered the high probability/first KT state is performed. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations after the end. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability/first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. 9-6 (G) is selected and varied. A pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-6 (G), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation in the high probability/first KT state, any of the second variation patterns #17 to #21 is determined by

As with the first variation in the low-probability/first KT state, as shown in FIG. In some cases, the second variation pattern #17, which is short variation of 5 seconds, is determined. On the other hand, even if it is determined to be a loss as the first variation in the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #18 with reach may be determined. Further, even when it is determined to be a small hit as the first variation in the high probability/first KT state, the variation pattern (second variation pattern #19) for preparing for opening the second start winning opening may be determined. On the other hand, even when it is determined as a small hit as the first variation in the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #20 with reach may be determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-6(G), when determining a big hit as the first variation in the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #21 with reach is determined.

Also, in the case of executing the variation display after the second variation after finishing the jackpot game based on the 4R probability variation jackpot B or the 10R probability variation jackpot B that triggered the high probability/1st KT state, see FIG. 9-6. A second special symbol variation pattern table for high probability/first KT and second and subsequent variations shown in (H) is selected to determine a variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-6 (H), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed after the second variation in the high probability/first KT state, any of the second variation patterns #22 to #28 determined by

As with the 2nd to 49th fluctuations of the low probability/1st KT state, as shown in FIG. A second variation pattern #22 of shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds or a second variation pattern #23 of shortened variation with an even shorter variation time of 1 second may be determined. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a miss as the second and subsequent variations of the high probability/first KT state, it may be determined to the second variation pattern #24 with reach. In addition, when determining a small hit as the second and subsequent variations of the high probability/1st KT state, the second variation pattern #25 with a shortened variation with a short variation time of 5 seconds, or a shortened variation with a shorter variation time of 1 second The second variation pattern #26 of variation may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined as a small hit as the second and subsequent variations in the high probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #27 with reach may be determined. The second variation patterns #22 and #25 are variation patterns that can be selected only when the second reserved memory is not stored, and the second variation patterns #23 and #26 are those in which one or more second reserved memories are stored. This is a variation pattern that can be selected only when As a result, the storage of the reserved memory is expedited and the operating rate is increased. Also, when determining a big hit as the second and subsequent variations in the high-probability/first KT state, the second variation pattern #28 with reach is determined.

When executing the variation display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability/second KT state, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the high probability/second KT time shown in FIG. 9-6 (I) is A variation pattern is determined upon selection. As shown in FIG. 9-6 (I), when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/second KT state, any one of the second variation patterns #29 to #34 is determined. .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (I), when it is determined to be a failure in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #29 with a shortened variation with a short variation time of 1.5 seconds is determined. In other cases, the second variation pattern #30 of normal variation with a variation time of 5 seconds may be determined. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a miss in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #31 with reach may be determined. Also, when it is determined to be a small hit in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern # 32 with a short variation time of 1.5 seconds or a normal variation time of 5 seconds The second variation pattern #33 of variation may be determined. Also, when determining a big hit in the high probability/second KT state, the second variation pattern #34 with reach is determined.

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

In the examples shown in FIGS. 9-5 and 9-6, a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is performed in the case of the 1st KT state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is performed with a high probability in the case of the 2nd KT state. , but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. For example, it may be configured such that a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is performed in the case of a low probability state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is performed in the case of a high probability state.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described.

First, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the 1KT state will be described. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol variable display is executed in the normal symbol display device 20, and when it is determined that the normal symbol hits, the normal symbol. A hit symbol is derived and displayed on the display device 20, and a lost symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 when it is determined that the player has lost. In this characteristic portion 057IW, the variation time of normal symbols is 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying winning symbols and losing symbols is 0.2 seconds. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, after the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed and the time before the second start winning opening opening process of 0.1 seconds has elapsed, the variable winning ball device 6B is moved to 5 It is open for 5 seconds, and a game ball can win in the second start winning hole.

When the game ball wins in the second starting prize opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is decided to make a small hit, A small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small winning symbol is derived and displayed, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the special winning opening becomes a state in which a game ball can win. However, in the 1KT state, the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.8 seconds, while 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 small hits are likely to occur, it is extremely rare for a game ball to enter the special winning hole (for example, about one ball per 100 fluctuation displays).

In the 1KT state, after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is completed, the opening of the next variable winning ball device 6B can be performed only when the next normal symbol variation time is 0.2 seconds and the symbol determination time is 0.2 seconds. This is after at least 0.5 seconds, which is the total of 2 seconds and the pre-processing time of 0.1 seconds for opening the second start winning opening, has elapsed. Therefore, in the characteristic portion 057IW, in the first KT state, a closed period of at least 0.5 seconds is provided as an interval period after the variable winning ball device 6B is opened.

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 057IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state. After 0.5 seconds, which is the total of the normal symbol fluctuation time 0.2 seconds, the symbol determination time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-processing time 0.1 seconds, and the game ball It is configured to take about 0.6 seconds from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the state where the normal symbols are not changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state is more The variable winning ball device 6B is already opened because the time from the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 to the arrival of the game ball at the variable winning ball device 6B is shorter than the time when the game ball normally does not change the pattern. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B when it is controlled to the state. Therefore, in the 1KT state, a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state in which the normal symbols are not changed easily wins the variable winning ball device 6B.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the 2KT state will be described. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol variable display is executed in the normal symbol display device 20, and when it is determined that the normal symbol hits, the normal symbol. A hit symbol is derived and displayed on the display device 20, and a lost symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 when it is determined that the player has lost. In this characteristic portion 057IW, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is set to 1.0 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying winning symbols and losing symbols is set to 0.2 seconds. Then, when the winning symbol is derived and displayed, after the symbol fixing time of 0.2 seconds has passed and the time before the second start winning opening opening process of 2.6 seconds has passed, the variable winning ball device 6B is set to 0. It is open for 2 seconds, and a game ball can win a prize in the second starting prize opening.

When the game ball wins in the second starting prize opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is decided to make a small hit, A small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small winning symbol is derived and displayed, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.8 seconds, and the game ball can win in the special winning hole.

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is as short as 0.2 seconds. In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is at least 3.8 seconds (normal symbol fluctuation time 1.0 seconds + symbol fixing time 0). A relatively long period of 0.2 seconds + 2.6 seconds before the second start winning opening processing is ensured. Therefore, in the second KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long. is easy to enter, and game balls are easy to win in the special winning opening.

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

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 057IW, in the second 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 the open state because After 3.8 seconds, which is the total of the normal pattern fluctuation time 1.0 seconds, the pattern confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-processing time 2.6 seconds, and the game ball It is configured to take about 0.6 seconds from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the state where the normal symbols are not changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is more The variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state because it is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 to when the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the normal pattern is not changed. The game ball reaches the variable prize winning ball device 6B before being controlled to . Therefore, in the second KT state, it is difficult for a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state in which the normal symbols are not changed to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the process of executing the variable display of normal symbols and controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is performed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103). (see step S26) is executed. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100, in the normal symbol process processing of step S26, determines whether the game state is a variable probability state (high probability state), or whether it is a non-KT state, a first KT state or a second KT state. Regardless of whether there is a jackpot game state or not, the same probability (for example, 10% or 100%) is used to determine whether or not to hit a regular pattern.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the normal symbol fluctuation time and the symbol fixing time are the same 0.2 seconds each in the 1st KT state and the 2nd KT state. A case has been shown in which the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B is varied by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state, but that is the only aspect. can't For example, by making the variation time and the symbol fixing time different between the first KT state and the second KT state, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be made different. Further, for example, the time after the second starting winning hole opening process after closing the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and the time after the second starting winning hole opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. The closed period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be varied by changing the variable winning ball device 6B. In particular, by shortening the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress the winning of prizes in the special winning openings in the first KT state. .

As will be described later, in the first KT state, the characteristic portion 057IW controls the high base state by setting a high base flag indicating the high base state, whereby the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to lengthen. In addition, in the second KT state, by controlling to the low base state without setting the high base flag, control is performed so that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is shortened.

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, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a long time. It may be configured such that control is performed with one opening pattern (long opening), and control is performed with a second opening pattern (short opening) in which the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a short time if the special flag is not set. That is, the special flag may be set only in the 1KT state, and the special flag may not be set in other states including the jackpot game state.

Further, even in the first KT state, when executing the last variable display in the low probability/first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B may be shortened. For example, the above-mentioned special flag may be erased according to the 49th special symbol variation stop in the 50 special symbol shortened variation periods in the low probability/first KT state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the variable winning ball device 6B being open for a long time when the left-hand shot is notified after the low probability/first KT state is finished. be able to.

As described above, when the variable winning ball device 6B is configured using the flag (special flag) for controlling the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B, the flag for shortening the variable display of the special symbol is used. In this case, the special flag and the shortening variation flag may be separately managed and controlled.

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

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time of 0.2 seconds. For example, when the variable display of the second special symbol having a relatively long variation time is executed in the first KT state, the variable winning balls are variable winning balls in a state where the normal symbols are stopped from varying and there is no reserved memory of the normal symbols. This is because the device 6B is in a closed state, and it is possible to capture aiming at the timing of stopping the fluctuation of the second special symbol (when it becomes a small hit, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is long, the passing gate The variable winning ball device 6B does not open until the game ball passing through 41 reaches the variable winning ball device 6B or the special variable winning ball device 17, and the winning of the special winning hole becomes possible). On the other hand, in this characteristic part 057IW, by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened before the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and reaches the variable winning ball device 6B. is set to start, it is possible to eliminate capture elements by a shooting operation aimed at the timing of occurrence of a small hit based on the variable display of the second special symbol in the first KT state.

9-7 and 9-8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the effect control command sent to the effect control CPU 120. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 9-7, commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H) are ornaments variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to variable display of special symbols. It is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies the variation pattern of the symbol. It should be noted that the effect control command specifying the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8009 (H) and 8011 (H) to 8032 (H), the image display device 5 starts variable display of the decoration pattern. Control.

Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 designation command) (loss designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is to be lost. Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (display result 2 designation command (10R probability variable jackpot A designation command) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command as 10R probability variable jackpot A) is. Command 9003 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 specification command (10R probability variation big hit B specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is 10R probability variation big hit B) is. The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (10R normal jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 10R normal jackpot. . Command 9005 (H) is a production control command (display result 5 designation command (4R probability variable jackpot A designation command) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command as 4R probability variable jackpot A) is. Command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (4R probability variable jackpot B designation command) that designates the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command as 4R probability variable jackpot B) is. The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (4R normal jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 4R normal jackpot. . Command 9008 (H) is an effect control command (display result 8 designation command (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 hit.

Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 8 designation command may be referred to as display result designation commands. In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, since the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the display result designation command immediately before the variation pattern command, the display result designation command received by the effect control CPU 120 immediately before the first variation pattern command is It can be determined that it is a display result specifying command for the first special symbol, and the display result specifying command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be a display result specifying command for the second special symbol, so the display result The designation command can be used for both the first special design and the second special design, but the display result designation command for the first special design and the display result designation command for the second special design may be separate.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 does not transmit the display result designation command, but 10R probability variable big hit A/10R probability variable big win B/10R normal big win/4R probability variable big win A/4R probability variable big win B/4R normal big win/minor win A variation pattern command is determined corresponding to each of /off, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decoration pattern based on the received variation pattern command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Command E000 (H) is an effect control command (low probability/non-KT background designation command) for designating background display when the game state is low probability/non-KT state. Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (low probability/first KT background designation command) for designating background display when the game state is low probability/first KT state. Command E002 (H) is an effect control command (high probability/first KT background designation command) for designating background display when the game state is high probability/first KT state. The command E003 (H) is an effect control command (high probability/second KT background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the high probability/second KT state.

Command E1XX (H) is an effect control command (setting value command) that designates the currently set setting value. Note that the setting value is set to "XX". For example, when the setting value is set to "1", command E101(H) is transmitted as the setting value command. Further, for example, when the setting value is set to "6", command E106(H) is transmitted as the setting value command.

The effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in 9-7 and FIG. In addition, the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. FIG. For example, a more detailed production control command related to the jackpot game and a production control command indicating a game state (for example, a production control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 .

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

In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the character product control process flag indicates the normal character product control process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 057IWS50A). In addition, when the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role control process (step S120), that is, when the value of the role product control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is the case where the value indicating the end processing (step S128) is not reached, and the case is neither during the big win game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small winning game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role product control process (step S120), the game control microcomputer 100 confirms the value of the first reserved storage number (step 057IWS51A). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved storage number counter is checked. If the first reserved memory number is 0, a first customer waiting demo display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 057IWS52A).

If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102, (Step 057IWS53A), decrease the value of the first reserved storage number by 1 (subtract 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter), and shift the contents of each storage area (step 057IWS54A). That is, each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 is changed to the first reserved memory number=n− Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It's like That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so the order in which each random number value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also identifiably preserved.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control to transmit a setting value command indicating the setting value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 057IWS55A). In this example, the set value command is transmitted each time the variable display is started by executing the processing of step 057 IWS 55A. A set value command is also sent when

The timing of transmitting the set value command is not limited to that shown in this example. It may be configured to

Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 057IWS56A). Specifically, when the probability variation flag and the high base flag are off, it is determined that the low probability / non-KT state is set, and the low probability / non-KT background designation command is issued. If there is, it is determined to be in the low probability/first KT state and a low probability/first KT background designation command is issued. Determine the high probability/first KT background designation command, and if the probability variable flag is on and the high base flag is off, determine that it is in the high probability/second KT state and execute the high probability/second KT background designation command, Send.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the second special symbol is in the midst of a big hit variation (step 057IWS57A). Concretely, when the second big win flag indicating that the big win will be made is set based on the variation display of the second special symbol, it is determined that the second special symbol is in the middle of the big win variation. When it is determined that the second special symbol is in the middle of the big hit variation, the process proceeds to step 057IWS69A without performing the processing after step 057IWS58A. As a result, when the variation of the first special pattern is started during the big hit variation of the second special pattern, it is forcibly lost regardless of whether or not the big hit determination value is stored.

It should be noted that the method of forcibly detaching is not limited to the one described above. For example, in step 057IWS57A, when the second special symbol is in the midst of a big hit fluctuation, a process of setting a random number value (fixed value) as a hit determination random number is performed, and by moving to step 057IWS59A, at the time of starting winning A win may be forcibly determined regardless of which hit determination random number has been acquired.

Also, for example, when the second special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation at step 057IWS57A, without performing the processing of steps 057IWS58A to S63A, a random number value (fixed value) is set as a hit determination random number and a small value is set. By performing the hit determination, it may be forcibly lost regardless of which random number for the hit determination was acquired at the time of the start winning.

If the second special symbol is not in the middle of the big hit variation, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 057IWS58A), and executes the big hit determination module (step 057IWS59A). The big-hit determination module is a program that determines that a big-hit will be made when the hit-judgment random number matches a predetermined big-hit determination value. When it is determined to be a big win (step 057IWS60A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first big win flag indicating that a big win will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol (step 057IWS61A). . Based on the hit type judging random number, the type of the jackpot is determined (step 057IWS62A), the jackpot type is stored (step 057IWS63A), and the process proceeds to step 057IWS69A. In step 057 IWS62A, using the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-3(A), it is determined whether the jackpot type is 4R probability variable jackpot A, 4R probability variable jackpot B, or 4R normal jackpot.

Further, when the big hit is not determined at step 057IWS60A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a small hit determination module (step 057IWS64A). The small-hit determination module is a program that determines a small-hit if the random number for the hit determination (random number for the small-hit determination may be used) matches a predetermined small-hit determination value. When it is decided to make a small hit (step 057IWS65A), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a first small win flag indicating that a small win will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol ( Step 057 IWS66A). Then, the process proceeds to step 057IWS69A.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter indicating the number of remaining high base states is "0" (step 057IWS69A), and if it is "0", step 057IWS75A. Move to If the value of the high base number counter is not "0", that is, if it is in the low probability/first KT state, the game control microcomputer 100 subtracts "1" from the value of the high base number counter (step 057IWS70A), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 057IWS71A). If the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 057IWS75A. When the value of the high base count counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating the high base state (step 057IWS72A) and shortens the variable display of the special symbols. Reset the special figure time saving flag indicating that it is under control (step 057IWS73A). In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 sets a lighting extension flag (state extension flag) indicating that the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is extended until the end of variation (step 057IWS74A). Then, the process proceeds to step 057IWS75A.

In this characteristic portion 057IW, as will be described later, the high base flag is set and the execution count of the variable display in the high base state is managed at a low probability at the end of the jackpot game based on the 4R normal jackpot or the 10R normal jackpot. / is controlled to the high base state (low probability/first KT state) and 50 times of fluctuation display is performed. In the case of the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), when starting the 50th variation display, it is determined as Y in steps 057IWS71A and S71B, and the high base flag is set in steps 057IWS72A and S72B. Along with being reset, step 057IWS73A, step 057IWS73A, S73B also reset the special figure time-saving flag, it will shift to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

In addition, the lighting extension flag (state extension flag) continues the right-handed notification and continues the right-handed state, and although the high base state has ended as a game state, the fluctuation reduction common to the first KT state This is a flag for setting the effect background in common with the first KT state while maintaining the state.

Then, in step 057IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step 057IWS75A). Although not shown, the symbols to be stopped are determined immediately before step 057IWS75A.

In step 057IWS59A, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probability-variable big-hit determination table or the probability-variable big-hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

FIG. 9-10 is a flow chart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether or not the special figure time saving flag indicating that the variation display of the special symbol is being shortened is set. (Step 057IWS1700A). In this example, the special figure time saving flag is set and the shortening control of the variation display of the special symbol is performed, so that it is more advantageous to execute the variation display of the second special symbol (Fig. 9-4 (see FIG. 9-6), the state is controlled to the KT state because it becomes a state in which small hits are likely to occur. If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern, non-shown in FIG. 9-4 (A) Select the first special symbol variation pattern table for KT (step 057IWS1701A). If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, if the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100, as a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern, KT shown in FIG. 9-4 (B) Select the first special symbol variation pattern table for time (step 057IWS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 057IWS1701A and S1702A and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, It decides which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9-4 is to be used (step 057IWS1703A). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern for which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 100 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 057IWS1704A).

Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 057IWS1703A, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time to the first variation time timer and sets the variation time. measurement is started (step 057IWS1705A), and the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 057IWS1706A). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol variation process (step 057IWS1707A).

FIG. 9-11 is a flow chart showing the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) in the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the role product control process flag indicates the normal role product control process (step S120) (step 057IWS1120A). In addition, when the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the normal role control process (step S120), that is, when the value of the role product control process flag is the gate passage waiting process (step S121) to the small hit This is the case where the value indicating the end processing (step S128) is not reached, and the case is neither during the big win game (the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened a predetermined number of times) nor during the small winning game (the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened). be.

If the value of the role product control process flag is a value indicating the role product control normal process (step S120), the CPU 103, if not yet transmitted, determines whether or not to make a big hit, and the type of the big win. Based on the determination result, control is performed to transmit one of the display result designation commands to the effect control CPU 120 (step 057IWS1121A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first variable time timer (step 057IWS1122A), and when the first variable time timer times out (step 057IWS1123A), performs control to transmit the first symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 057 IWS1124A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 057IWS1130A).

If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B is leading and displaying the jackpot symbol (step 057IWS1125A). Whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B derives and displays the big hit symbol is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing, It can be determined by confirming whether or not a second big hit flag indicating that a big hit will be made based on the variable display of the second special symbol is set.

If the second special symbol display device 4B does not derive and display the big winning symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B derives and displays the small winning symbol (step 057IWS1126A). Whether or not the small winning symbol is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is, for example, the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not a second small hit flag indicating a small hit is set based on the variable display of the second special symbol. If the second special symbol display device 4B does not derive and display the small winning symbol, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second special symbol display device 4B is deriving and displaying a small winning symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol being executed will result in a big winning (step 057IWS1127A). . It should be noted that whether or not the variable display of the first special symbol being executed will result in a big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the first big hit flag is set. If the variable display of the first special symbol being executed does not result in a big hit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the variation display of the first special symbol being executed becomes a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is a probability variable big hit (4R probability variable big hit A, 4R probability variable big hit B) (step 057IWS1128A). ). Whether or not it is a variable probability big win (4R variable probability big win A, 4R variable probability big win B) can be determined by, for example, confirming the type of big win stored in step 057IWS63A. If it is a definite variable big hit (4R definite variable big win A, 4R definite variable big win B), the process is finished as it is.

When the second special symbol display device 4B derives and displays the big hit pattern (Y of step 057IWS1125A), or when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed (Y of step 057IWS1126A) and the probability variable jackpot (4R probability variable jackpot A, 4R When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed (Y of step 057IWS1127A, N of step 057IWS1128A), the CPU 103 is for effect control. The CPU 120 is controlled to transmit the first compulsory pattern confirmation designation command (step 057IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) (step 057IWS1130A).

By executing the processing of steps 057IWS1125A to S1129A, in this characteristic part 057IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, or when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit. In the case where the variable display of the first special symbol that results in a normal jackpot (in this example, a 4R normal jackpot) is being executed, the variable display of the first special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol is displayed. A situation in which a big hit or a small hit occurs at the same time with the second special symbol is prevented. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, when the variation display of the first special symbol is forced out, the variation of the decoration symbol is based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted at step 057IWS1129A. As a result of the display, control is performed so as to forcibly stop and display the lost pattern.

In addition, in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, the probability variation big hit (in this example, 4R probability variation big hit A, 4R probability variation big hit B) When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed, the first special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see Y in step 057IWS1128A), but in this case, the second special symbol is varied. Based on the fact that the display has become a small hit, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small win opening pre-processing (step S126), and the game shifts to a small win game. Therefore, after the next timer interrupt, step 057IWS1120A is judged as N, steps 057IWS1121A to S1130A are skipped, and step 057IWS1122A is not updated for the first variable time timer. Therefore, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit and the variation display of the first special symbol that becomes a probability variation big win is being executed, the first variation time timer is set during the small win game. is interrupted and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. When the small winning game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the first variable time timer is restarted.

Further, in this example, it is a case where the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, and during the variation display of the first special symbol that becomes a loss or a small hit. If there is, the first special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see N in step 057IWS1127A). Therefore, even when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small win and the variation display of the first special symbol that results in a loss or a small win is being executed, the first variation is performed during the small win game. The update of the time timer is interrupted, the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed, and when the small winning game is finished, the update of the first variable time timer is resumed.

FIG. 9-12 is a flow chart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop processing, first, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the lighting extension flag is set (step 057IWS2010A). If the lighting extension flag has been set, the CPU 103 resets the lighting extension flag that has been set (step 057IWS2011A). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to end lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 057IWS2012A), and performs control to transmit a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 057IWS2013A).

In this example, since the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, when the game state is controlled to the KT state, the person who performed the right-handed operation is in favor of the player and the hit-right indicator 26 is illuminated. Therefore, in this example, the right-handed indicator 26 is lit during the low-probability/first KT state, but the 50th variation display is performed by executing the processing of steps 057IWS69A-S74A and S69B-S74B. At the start, the low probability/1st KT state is ended and the transition to the normal state (non-KT state) is performed, and the processing of steps 057IWS2010A to S2013A and S2010B to S2013B is executed, thereby ending the 50th fluctuation display. When doing so, the right-handed display 26 is extinguished.

Next, the CPU 103 derives and displays the stop symbol of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (step 057IWS2014A). Incidentally, in this case, if the first compulsory design confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 057IWS1129A of the first special design variation processing, regardless of the determination result at the start of variation, the first special design is forced as a stop design. Derivation and display of the target missing pattern.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step 057IWS2015A). When the first jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 indicates to externally output a jackpot signal 1 (signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress) and a jackpot signal 2 (signal indicating that the jackpot game is in progress). A jackpot signal output flag is set (step 057IWS2029A). In this characteristic portion 057IW, information output processing (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 057IWS2029A, and external output of jackpot signal 1 to the hall computer is started, and jackpot signal 2 is started. is not in the process of externally outputting the jackpot signal 2 to the hall computer.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot start flag indicating the start of the jackpot (step 057IWS2016A). Also, the CPU 103 clears the first jackpot flag (step 057IWS2017A).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed indicator 26 (step 057IWS2018A), and performs control to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 057IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 057IWS2027A.

By executing the processing of steps 057IWS2018A and S2019A, in this example, lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started when a big hit is achieved in the variation display of the first special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 7 (big winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is advantageous for the player to perform the right-handed operation during the big win game. , and the right-handed indicator 26 is illuminated.

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

When the first big hit flag is not set (N of step 057IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 057IWS2020A). When the 1st small hit flag is set, control which transmits the small hit start specification command vis-a-vis production control CPU120 is done (step 057IWS2021A). Also, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 057IWS2022A). Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the small winning opening preprocessing (step 057IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 057IWS2027A.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step 057IWS2027A).

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that, in this characteristic part 057IW, a demonstration display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display being executed may be terminated and left-handed notification may be performed.

The second special symbol normal process is the same as the first special symbol normal process (step S110A) shown in FIG. 9-9. That is, in the first special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9-9, if "first" is read as "second" and "second" is read as "first", the second special symbol normal process is described. It will be done. However, in the second special symbol normal process, when performing the same processing as step 057IWS062A, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether it is a probability variable jackpot B or a 10R normal jackpot.

The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIGS. 9-10. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 9-10, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process will be explained. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 057IWS1700A, and confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set. If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern, non-shown in FIG. 9-5 (C) Select the second special symbol variation pattern table for KT. If the special figure time saving flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the game control microcomputer 100 is whether or not the probability variation flag and the high base flag are set, and depending on the number of variations, variation Select one of the second special symbol variation pattern tables for KT shown in FIGS. 9-5(D) to 9-6(I) as the variation pattern table for determining the pattern. For example, if the probability variation flag is off and the high base flag is on (low probability / if the 1st KT state), if it is the first variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-5 (D) , select the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. Select the special symbol variation pattern table. Also, for example, if both the probability variation flag and the high base flag are on (high probability/1st KT state), the second special symbol variation shown in FIG. 9-6 (G) if the first variation The pattern table is selected, and if it is after the second variation, the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-6 (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. 9-6 (I) is selected.

The second special symbol variation process is the same as the first special symbol variation process (step S112A) shown in FIGS. 9-11. That is, in the first special symbol variation process shown in FIGS. 9-11, if "first" is replaced with "second" and "second" is replaced with "first", the second special symbol variation process will be described. It will be done.

The second special symbol stop process is the same as the first special symbol stop process (step S113A) shown in FIGS. 9-12. That is, in the first special symbol stop processing shown in FIGS. 9-11, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol stop processing will be described.

FIG. 9-13 is a flow chart showing a role product control normal process (step S120) in the role product control process process. In the role product control normal process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the jackpot start flag is set (step 057 IWS2101). If the jackpot start flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

If the jackpot start flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the jackpot start flag (step 057IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets the timer before opening the big winning opening (step 057IWS2103), sets the opening pattern data for round 1 according to the jackpot type (step 057IWS2104), and sets the round number counter indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot to "1". ' is set (step 057 IWS 2105).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 057IWS2106).

FIG. 9-14 is a flow chart showing the gate passage waiting process (step S121) in the accessory control process process. In the gate passage waiting process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate switch 21 (step 057IWS2501). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is not input, the process is terminated.

Next, the CPU 103, if set, resets the variable probability flag, the high base flag, and the special figure time saving flag, and clears the value of the high base frequency counter to 0 (step 057IWS2502). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot start designation command (step 057IWS2503), and sets the value of the role control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step 057IWS2504).

In this characteristic part 057IW, the passage gate 41 is played instead of immediately starting the jackpot game when the jackpot pattern is derived and displayed as a result of the variable display of the second special pattern by executing the gate passage waiting process. On the condition that the ball passes and is detected by the gate switch 21, it is configured to shift to a big hit game.

FIG. 9-15 is a flow chart showing the jackpot ending process (step S125) in the role product control process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step 057IWS2200), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 057IWS2202. When the big win end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 sets the big win end display timer to display time corresponding to the time (big win end display time) during which the big win end display is performed on the image display device 5. A value is set (step 057 IWS2201), and the process ends.

At step 057IWS2202, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer (step 057IWS2202). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big win end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big win end display time has elapsed (step 057IWS2203). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 057IWS2203), the CPU 103 confirms whether the type of the jackpot that ended this time is the 10R probability variable jackpot A or the 4R probability variable jackpot A (step 057IWS2207). Whether or not the 10R probability variation jackpot A or 4R probability variation jackpot A is determined by confirming the jackpot type stored in step 057IWS63A of the first special symbol normal process or step 057IWS63B of the second special symbol normal process, for example. can. If it is 10R probability variable jackpot A or 4R probability variable jackpot A, CPU 103 sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 057IWS2208), sets the probability variable flag and shifts to the probability variable state (step 057IWS2208A) . Then, the process proceeds to step 057 IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 10R variable probability jackpot A or a 4R probability variable jackpot A, the game is controlled to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state).

If it is neither the 10R variable probability big hit A nor the 4R variable probability big hit A, the CPU 103 confirms whether the type of the jackpot that has ended this time is the 10R variable probability big win B or the 4R variable probability big win B (step 057 IWS2209). Whether or not the 10R probability variation big hit B or the 4R probability variation big hit B is determined by confirming the jackpot type stored in step 057IWS63A of the first special symbol normal process or step 057IWS63B of the second special symbol normal process, for example. can. If the 10R probability variable jackpot B or 4R probability variable jackpot B, the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 057IWS2210), further sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 057IWS2211), the variable probability flag is set and the variable probability state is entered (step 057IWS2211A). Then, the process proceeds to step 057 IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of the 10R probability variable jackpot B or the 4R probability variable jackpot B, the game is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state).

In the case of the 10R probability variable jackpot B or the 4R probability variable jackpot B, 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 jackpot game is started (see step 057 IWS2502 of the gate passage waiting process), the value of the high base number counter remains 0. Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game based on the 10R probability variable jackpot B or the 4R probability variable jackpot B, it is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state), and the value of the high base number counter increases in the subsequent fluctuation display. Since it is 0, step 057IWS69A of the first special symbol normal process and step 057IWS69B of the second special symbol normal process are judged to be Y, and the subtraction process of the high base number counter of step 057IWS70A and step 057IWS70B is not performed. Then, the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) is maintained until the next big win occurs.

If it is neither the 10R variable probability jackpot B nor the 4R probability variable jackpot B (that is, if it is a 4R normal jackpot or a 10R normal jackpot), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 057 IWS 2212). The time-saving flag is set, and the KT state is entered (step 057, IWS2213). Also, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "50" (step 057IWS2214). Then, the process proceeds to step 057 IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 4R normal jackpot or a 10R normal jackpot, the game is controlled to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the normal role product control process (step 057IWS2215).

Here, the transition of the game state in this characteristic portion 057IW will be described. FIG. 9-16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state transitions in this characteristic portion 057IW. First, in the characteristic portion 057IW, in the low-probability/low-base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player shoots the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area (left hitting). Therefore, in the normal state, the starting winning to the first starting winning opening mainly occurs, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. In addition, since the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, a 4R variable probability big win A, a 4R probability variable big win B, or a 4R normal big win mainly occurs. .

As shown in FIG. 9-16, when a 4R probability variable jackpot A occurs in a low-probability/low-base state, the state shifts to a high-probability/low-base state (high-probability/second KT state) after the jackpot game ends. , the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs (see steps 057IWS2204 to S2208). Further, when the 4R probability variable big win B occurs in the low probability/low base state, the state shifts to the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) after the big win game ends, and the next big win occurs. The high-probability/high-base state is maintained until (see steps 057IWS2204-S2206, S2209-S2211). Also, when a 4R normal jackpot occurs in the low probability/low base state, after the jackpot game ends, the transition is made to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and whether the next jackpot will occur. The low-probability/high-base state is maintained until 50 times of fluctuation display is completed (see steps 057IWS2212 to S2214).

After transitioning to the KT state (high probability/high base state, low probability/high base state, high probability/low base state), the player aims at the right side of the game area in this characteristic portion 057IW. to perform the shooting operation (right hitting) of the game ball. Therefore, in the KT state, the start winning to the second start winning opening is mainly generated, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big hit occurs in the KT state, a 10R probability variable big hit A, a 10R probability variable big hit B, or a 10R normal big hit mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9-16, when a 10R probability variable jackpot A occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state), after the jackpot game ends, a high probability/low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs (see steps 057IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 10R probability variable jackpot B occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state), the transition to a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state) occurs after the jackpot game is completed. Then, the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 057IWS2204-S2206, S2209-S2211). In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 10R probability variable jackpot B is 5% in total (see FIG. 9-3), so once a high probability / When the high base state is reached, the high probability/high base state loops at a rate of 5%. In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state), the game transitions to a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 times variation display is completed (see steps 057IWS2212 to S2214).

As shown in FIG. 9-16, when the 10R probability variable jackpot A occurs in the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), after the jackpot game ends, the high probability/low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs (see steps 057IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when the 10R probability variable jackpot B occurs in the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), the transition to the high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state) occurs after the jackpot game is completed. Then, the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 057IWS2204-S2206, S2209-S2211). In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), the state shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 times variation display is completed (see steps 057IWS2212 to S2214). In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 10R normal jackpot is 35% (see FIG. 9-3), so once the low probability / high base state Then, the low probability/high base state loops at a rate of 35%. In addition, after the 4R normal jackpot or 10R normal jackpot occurs and the low probability/high base state is reached, if the fluctuation display ends 50 times without the next jackpot occurring, see Fig. 9-16. As shown, it shifts to the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 057IWS69A-S73A, S69B-S73B).

As shown in FIG. 9-16, when a 10R probability variable jackpot A occurs in a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), after the jackpot game ends, a high probability/low base state (high probability / second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big win occurs (see steps 057IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 10R probability variable big hit A is 60% when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, once the high-probability/low-base state is reached (see FIG. 9-3), the high-probability/low-base state loops at a rate of 60%. In addition, when the 10R probability variable jackpot B occurs in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the transition to the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) occurs after the jackpot game is completed. Then, the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 057IWS2204-S2206, S2209-S2211). In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the game transitions to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50-time variation display is completed (see steps 057IWS2212 to S2214).

In addition, in FIG. 9-16, the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) has been described, but the second special symbol changes at a low rate It is also possible that a display is performed. In this case, when the 10R probability variable jackpot A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 10R probability variable jackpot B occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when a 10R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to a low-probability/high base state (low-probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low-probability/high probability The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 9-16, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. may be executed. In this case, when the 4R probability variable jackpot A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 4R probability variable jackpot B occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 4R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 9-16, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. may be executed. In this case, when the 4R probability variable jackpot A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 4R probability variable jackpot B occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 4R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 9-16, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. may be executed. In this case, when the 4R probability variable jackpot A occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 4R probability variable jackpot B occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 4R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

9-17 to 9-19 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main substrate 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 057IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. The case where the two match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the command reception buffer stores the reception command, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 057IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 057IWS613). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received effect control command is a set value command (step 057IWS614), the effect control CPU0120 stores the set value indicated by the received set value command in the set value storage area formed in the RAM122 (step 057IWS615).

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 057IWS616), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 057IWS617). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step 057IWS618).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step 057IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 057IWS620 ).

If the received effect control command is any of the design determination designation commands (first design determination designation command, second design determination designation command, first compulsory design determination designation command, second compulsory design determination designation command) (step 057IWS621 ), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received pattern confirmation designation command (step 057IWS622). For example, when the first symbol confirmation designation command is received, the first confirmation command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received, the second confirmation command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the first compulsory design determination designation command is received, the first compulsory determination command reception flag is set. Also, for example, when the second compulsory design determination designation command is received, the second compulsory determination command reception flag is set.

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 057IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 057IWS624). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 057IWS625).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 057IWS626), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the display of the right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 057IWS627). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 057IWS628).

In this example, by executing the processes of steps 057IWS624 and S627, a right-handed display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the jackpot game.

If the received effect control command is a small hit start designation command (step 057IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit start designation command reception flag (step 057IWS630).

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step 057IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit end designation command reception flag (step 057IWS632).

If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting start designation command (step 057IWS633), the production control CPU 120 sets a right-handed lighting flag indicating that the right-handed notification is performed (step 057IWS633A), right Control is performed to start the lighting of the strike notification LED 37 (step 057IWS634).

If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting end designation command (step 057IWS635), the production control CPU 120 resets the right-handed lighting flag indicating that the right-handed notification is performed (step 057IWS635A). Control is performed to end the lighting of the strike notification LED 37 (step 057IWS636).

If the received effect control command is a low-probability/non-KT background designation command (step 057IWS637), the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the low-probability/non-KT state (for example, A blue background image) is controlled (step 057 IWS 638). Also, if the effect control CPU 120 is set, it resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step 057IWS639).

If the received effect control command is a low probability/first KT background designation command (step 057IWS640), the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the low probability/first KT state (for example, A green background image) is displayed (step 057 IWS641). In addition, the effect control CPU120 sets the first KT state flag (step 057IWS642), and if it is set, a high probability state flag indicating that it is in a high probability state, and a second indicating that it is in a second KT state. Reset the 2KT status flag (step 057IWS643).

If the received effect control command is a high probability/first KT background designation command (step 057IWS644), the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the high probability/first KT state (for example, A yellow background image) is displayed (step 057 IWS 645). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the first KT state flag (step 057IWS646), and if set, resets the second KT state flag (step 057IWS647).

If the received effect control command is a high probability/second KT background designation command (step 057IWS648), the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image corresponding to the high probability/second KT state (for example, A red background image) is controlled (step 057 IWS649). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 057IWS650), and if set, resets the first KT state flag (step 057IWS651).

If the received production control command is another command, the production control CPU 120 stores the received production control command, or executes processing for setting a flag corresponding to the received production control command (step 057 IWS 662 ). Then, the process proceeds to step 057 IWS611.

In step 057 IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the first effective starting winning designation command, a flag indicating that the first effective starting winning designation command has been received is set. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first suspension display corresponding to the first suspension storage based on the fact that the flag is set in the non-KT state in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). It is.

In step 057 IWS662, for example, if the received effect control command is the second effective starting winning designation command, a flag indicating that the second effective starting winning designation command has been received is set. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second suspension display corresponding to the second suspension storage based on the fact that the flag is set in the KT state in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). is.

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

FIG. 9-20 is a flow chart showing the variable display start waiting process (step S170). In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a variation pattern command is received (step 057IWS811). Whether or not the variation pattern command is received is determined, for example, by setting a variation pattern command reception flag indicating that the variation pattern command is received when the variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process (step S75). Then, in step 057 IWS 811, it may be confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the flag during right-handed lighting is set (step 057IWS812). If the right-handed lighting flag is not set (that is, if it is in a non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol. Confirm (step 057 IWS813). If it is not a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is to be executed), the variable display start waiting process is ended as it is. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the first special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is executed), the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the effect control process flag to variable display start setting processing. (Step S171) is updated to a value corresponding to (Step 057IWS815).

If the right-handed lighting flag is set (that is, if it is in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol. (step 057 IWS814). If it is not a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the first special symbol is to be executed), the variable display start waiting process is terminated as it is. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to the second special symbol (that is, if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed), the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the effect control process flag to variable display start setting processing. (Step S171) is updated to a value corresponding to (Step 057IWS815).

By executing the processing of steps 057IWS812 to S815, in this characteristic part 057IW, when it is in the non-KT state, the variable display of the decorative design is performed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the first special design. When it is executed and in the KT state, the variable display of the decorative design is executed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the second special design. In other words, even if the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, if the KT state, or even if the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, if the non-KT state. , The variable display of the decorative pattern is not executed.

FIG. 9-21 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decoration pattern according to the result of the variable display (step 057IWS923). In step 057 IWS 923, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be lost), the effect control CPU 120 has only left and right decorative patterns that are completely mismatched or the left and right decorative patterns. A combination of matching reach-losing symbols is determined. Also, when a display result specifying command (display result 2 specifying command to display result 7 specifying command) indicating a big hit is received, a pattern combination in which left, middle and right decorative patterns are aligned is determined. Also, when the display result 8 designation command is received (when it is determined as a small hit), a combination of decoration designs of a small hit design (for example, "135") is determined.

In this way, it is not possible to determine which type of jackpot game state is to be controlled from the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed. Therefore, in order to notify whether the big win generated in the second KT state is the 10R variable probability big win A controlled again to the second KT state, or the 10R variable probability big win B or the 10R normal big win controlled to the first KT state. is executed during the jackpot game state controlled based on the variation in the second KT state.

Specifically, the opening presentation is performed in either pattern of a success pattern in which the box is suggested to be opened and then opened, or a failure pattern in which the box is suggested to be opened and then not opened. If it is a success pattern, it is reported that the generated jackpot is a 10R probability variable jackpot A controlled again to the second KT state (that the second KT state is continued), and if it is a failure pattern, the generated jackpot is the second KT state. 10R probability variable jackpot A (continuation of the 2nd KT state) that is controlled again in 10R is not notified. In addition, it is configured to be able to execute the opening performance a plurality of times in one jackpot game state, and even if the opening performance of the failure pattern is executed, the opening performance is performed again and the opening performance succeeds. If it is a pattern, it is notified that the generated jackpot is a 10R probability variable jackpot A that is controlled again to the second KT state (that the second KT state is continued).

In addition, since it is not possible to determine which type of jackpot game state is controlled from the stopped and displayed jackpot symbols, the jackpot generated in the normal state (non-KT state) has a high probability/second. 4R variable probability jackpot A controlled to 2KT state, 4R variable probability jackpot B controlled to high probability/first KT state, or 4R normal jackpot controlled to low probability/first KT state. The type notification effect for notification may be executed during the execution of the jackpot game state that occurred in the normal state (non-KT state), or during the ending period of the jackpot game state. As the type notification effect, it is preferable to perform a different effect from the opening effect. For example, a character indicating the 4R probability variable jackpot A, a character indicating the 4R probability variable jackpot B, and a character indicating the 4R normal jackpot are variably displayed, and one of the characters is stopped and displayed. A roulette effect for informing which type of jackpot (which game state to control) may be performed as the type notification effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 generates a notice effect (for example, dialogue notice effect, cut-in notice effect, step-up notice effect, mini character notice effect, group A lottery is held to determine whether or not to execute the effect (step 057IWS925). Specifically, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed using the notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIGS. Determines whether or not

It should be noted that the cut-in effect, dialogue effect, and group forewarning effect for which execution/non-execution is determined here are forewarning effects that can be executed at different timings. Execution timing of dialogue effect is early, and execution timing of group notice effect is the latest.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 executes each notice effect (cut-in effect, dialogue effect, group notice effect) in effect processing during variable display (see FIG. 9-23), which will be described later. can be stored as an effect history in association with the order of execution. For example, in a variation in which the dialogue effect of the second dialogue mode and the group announcement effect of the first group mode are executed, the dialogue effect of the second dialogue mode is stored as the announcement effect executed first, and executed second. As the advance notice effect, the dialogue effect of the second dialogue mode is stored as the effect history.

FIG. 9-22(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a cut-in effect execution lottery table. In the cut-in effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-22 (A), whether or not the cut-in effect is executed for each variable display result (big hit, super reach loss, etc.) and the effect mode (first cut-in mode to the third cut-in mode) are assigned.

The first cut-in mode is a mode in which character A is cut-in displayed, the second cut-in mode is a mode in which character B is cut-in displayed, and the third cut-in mode is a mode in which character C is cut-in displayed. It is a mode.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, 15% of the time, the cut-in effect is not executed, and 25% of the time, 25% of the time, the cut-in effect is executed in the first cut-in mode. At a rate of 35%, it is determined to execute the cut-in effect in the second cut-in mode, and to execute the cut-in effect in the third cut-in mode at a rate of 35%.

For example, if the variable display result is super reach, 35% of the time, the cut-in effect is not executed, and 25% of the time, 25% of the time, the cut-in effect is executed in the first cut-in mode. It is determined that the cut-in effect is executed in the second cut-in mode at a rate of 15%, and the cut-in effect is executed in the third cut-in mode at a rate of 15%.

For example, when the variable display result is other, it is determined that the cut-in effect is not executed at a rate of 80%, and that the cut-in effect is executed in the first cut-in mode at a rate of 20%.

FIG. 9-22(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a dialogue effect execution lottery table. In the line effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-22(B), whether or not the line effect is executed and the effect mode (first line mode to second line mode) for each variable display result (big hit, super reach, etc.) 3 lines mode) is assigned a judgment value.

The first line mode is a mode in which the line A is displayed, the second line mode is a mode in which the line B is displayed, and the third line mode is a mode in which the line C is displayed.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, 10% of the time, the dialogue effect is not executed, 20% of the time, the dialogue effect is executed in the first dialogue mode, and 30% of the time, the second dialogue effect is executed. It is determined that the dialogue effect is executed in the dialogue mode, and that the dialogue effect is executed in the third dialogue mode at a rate of 40%.

For example, when the variable display result is a failure of super reach, 40% of the time, the dialogue effect is not executed, 30% of the time, the dialogue effect is executed in the first dialogue mode, and 20% of the time. It is determined that the dialogue effect is executed in the second dialogue mode, and that the dialogue performance is executed in the third dialogue mode at a rate of 10%.

For example, when the variable display result is other, it is determined that 90% of the time, the dialogue effect is not executed, and 10% of the time, it is determined that the dialogue effect is executed in the first dialogue mode.

FIG. 9-22(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a group announcement effect execution lottery table. In the group notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-22(C), whether or not the group notice effect is executed and the effect mode (first group mode) for each variable display result (big hit, super reach loss, etc.) to the third group mode) are assigned.

The first group mode is a mode in which group A by character A is displayed, the second group mode is a mode in which group B by character A is displayed, and the third group mode is a mode in which group C by character C is displayed. It is a mode. Also, the group advance notice effect of the third group mode is a effect involving the movement of the movable body 32 .

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, 5% of the time, the group's announcement effect is not executed, and 15% of the time, the group's announcement effect is executed in the first group mode, and 35% of the time. It is decided to execute the group foretelling effect in the second group mode, and to execute the group foretelling effect in the third group mode at a rate of 45%.

For example, if the variable display result is out of reach, 45% of the time, the group announcement effect is not executed, 35% of the time, the group announcement effect is executed in the first group mode, and 15% of the time. It is decided to execute the group forewarning effect in the second group mode at a rate of 5%, and to execute the group forefront notice performance in the third group mode at a rate of 5%.

For example, when the variable display result is other, it is determined that the group announcement effect is not executed at a rate of 95%, and that the group announcement effect is executed in the first group mode at a rate of 5%.

Next, the effect control CPU 120, based on the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be used and the notice effect When execution of the mini character announcement effect, group announcement effect) has been decided, a process table corresponding to the announcement effect decided to be executed is selected (step 057 IWS928).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer setting value of the process data 1 in the process table selected at step 057IWS928 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step 057IWS929). Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers, etc.) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, character action data 1). 8L, 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 057IWS930). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . In addition, it outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the LED control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time to the decoration design fluctuation time timer and starts the decoration design fluctuation time timer (step 057IWS931). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 057IWS932).

FIG. 9-23 is a flow chart showing the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 057IWS8101), and also subtracts 1 from the value of the decorative symbol variation time timer (step 057IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 057IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 057IWS8104). Based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory action data, the control state for the effect device is changed (step 057IWS8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs round object display processing for displaying the round object (step 057IWS8105A). A round object is a display corresponding to each round in the jackpot game state. As round objects, a first round object and a second round object can be displayed. The first round object corresponds to the big win game state controlled based on the variation during execution, the big win game state controlled according to the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41, or the big win game state being executed. is a round object. The second round object is a round object corresponding to the jackpot game state that follows the jackpot game state corresponding to the first round object.

As the display mode of the first round object, the normal mode (white circle icon) indicating that the corresponding round has not ended, the digest mode (black circle icon) indicating that the corresponding round has ended, and the correspondence An opening mode (box icon) is provided to indicate that an opening effect will be performed in the round to be played. As opening modes, a first opening mode in which the color of the box is white and a second opening mode in which the color of the box is red are provided.

As a display mode of the second round object, a waiting mode (a white circle icon displayed in a rectangular frame and including the word "wait") indicating that the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the second round object has not yet started; , a damage mode (a white circle icon displayed in a frame to be damaged and including the characters "weird?") indicating the start of the big win game state corresponding to the second round object.

The 1st round object is a jackpot game state that transitions from the non-KT state or the 1st KT state, and the jackpot game state (4R probability variable jackpot A, 10R probability variable jackpot A) and the 2KT state It is displayed in the big hit game state that shifts from.

The second round object is displayed in the 2nd KT state, but not in the non-KT and 1st KT states.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the flag during right-handed lighting is set (step 057IWS8106). If the right-handed lighting flag is not set (that is, if it is in a non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 receives the first symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the first confirmation command reception flag is is set) (step 057IWS8107). If the first symbol determination designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 057IWS8114.

If the first symbol confirmation designation command is not received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first forced symbol confirmation designation command is received (for example, whether or not the first forced confirmation command reception flag is set). is confirmed (step 057IWS8108). If the first compulsory symbol determination designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 057IWS8113.

If the right-handed lighting flag is set in step 057 IWS8106 (that is, if it is in the KT state), the effect control CPU 120 receives the second symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the second confirmation command reception flag is set) (step 057IWS8111). If the second symbol determination designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step 057IWS8114.

If the second symbol confirmation designation command is not received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second forced symbol confirmation designation command is received (for example, whether or not the second forced confirmation command reception flag is set). is confirmed (step 057IWS8112). If the second compulsory design confirmation designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 performs processing to replace the stop design of the decorative design determined in step 057IWS923 of the variable display start setting process with the lost design (step 057IWS8113). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S173) (step 057IWS8114).

When the first compulsory design confirmation designation command is not received at step 057IWS8108, or when the second compulsory design confirmation designation command is not received at step 057IWS8112, the effect control CPU 120 is a decorative design fluctuation time timer. has timed out (step 057IWS8115). If the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for standby effect (step 057IWS8116). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 057IWS8117).

In this example, as already explained, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit, and when the variation display of the first special symbol, which is a loss, a small hit, or a probability variable big hit, is being executed. During the small winning game, the updating of the first variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the first special symbol is continuously executed. Further, when the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit, and when the variation display of the second special symbol, which is a loss, a small hit, or a probability variable big hit, is being executed, during the small winning game. , the update of the second variable time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. The fact that the decorative design variable time timer timed out in step 057IWS8115 without receiving any of the design determination designation commands means that the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted in this way, and the first This is the case where the variable display of the special symbol or the second special symbol is continuously executed. In this case, in this example, the processing of steps 057IWS8116 and S8117 is executed to switch to the standby effect, and then the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is resumed, and finally one special The standby effect is continued until the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol ends. Note that the "standby effect" is, for example, a temporary stop state effect in which the left, middle, and right decorative patterns on the image display device 5 are shaken or slightly fluctuated.

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

FIG. 9-24 is a flow chart showing the round object display process. In the round object display processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation being executed is the big hit variation (step 057 IWS8200), and if it is not the big hit variation, the round object display processing ends.

If it is a big hit change, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to end the ready-to-win effect (step 057 IWS8201), and if it is not the time to end the ready-to-win effect, ends the round object display processing as it is. When it is time to end the reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is in the second KT state (step 057IWS8202). If it is in the non-KT state or the 1st KT state, it is determined whether it is a 4R probability variable jackpot A or 10R probability variable jackpot A jackpot variation, that is, whether it is a type of jackpot variation that shifts to the 2KT state ( Step 057 IWS8202A). If it is not a big hit variation of the type that shifts to the second KT state, the round object display processing is terminated as it is. In the case of a big hit variation of the type that shifts to the second KT state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first round object in the normal mode and displays the second round object in the standby mode (steps 057IWS8203, S8204). .

In this way, in the non-KT state or the first KT state, the first round object and the second round object are displayed only in the case of the type of jackpot variation that shifts to the second KT state. In addition, in the case of the non-KT state or the first KT state, in the big hit variation of the type that shifts to the second KT state, when the big win pattern is stopped and displayed, it is notified that the type of big hit that shifts to the second KT state is controlled. It is a thing.

In step 057IWS8203, the number of first round objects corresponding to the number of rounds of the jackpot game state to be controlled immediately after is displayed. Specifically, four first round objects are displayed when the jackpot variation corresponds to the variation of the first special symbol, and ten objects are displayed when the jackpot variation corresponds to the variation of the second special symbol. It displays the first round object.

In addition, when it is in the second KT state in step 057IWS8202, the effect control CPU 120 changes the second round object from the waiting mode to the damage mode, and then changes the second round object to the first round object in the normal mode. (Step 057 IWS8205).

FIGS. 9-25 and 9-26 are flowcharts showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag 1 indicating that the jackpot symbol is being displayed as the stop symbol of the decoration symbol is set (step 057IWS9701). . If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step 057IWS9705D. In this characterizing portion 057IW, when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol, a stop symbol display flag 1 is set at step 057IWS9705. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the performance during the big win is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop pattern display flag 1 is set means that the jackpot pattern has been confirmed and displayed, but the effect during the jackpot has not yet been executed. Without executing, go to step 057IWS9705D.

If the stop design display flag 1 is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop design display flag 2 indicating that the small winning design is displayed as the stop design of the decoration design is set. (Step 057IWS9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step 057IWS9716. In this characterizing portion 057IW, when a small winning design is displayed as a stop design of the decorative design, a stop design display flag 2 is set at step 057IWS9715. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when executing the effect during the small winning. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 2 is set means that the small winning symbol has been confirmed and displayed, but since the small winning medium effect has not yet been executed, the stop symbol of the decoration symbol of step 057IWS9703 is displayed. Go to step 057IWS9716 without executing any process.

If neither the stop symbol display flag 1 nor the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the effect control CPU 120 displays the left, middle, and right decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. , small winning symbols) are controlled to be displayed (step 057IWS9703). It should be noted that when the first compulsory design decision designation command and the second compulsory design decision designation command are received, and the process of replacing with the lost design is executed in steps 057IWS8109 and S8113, in step 057IWS9703, the effect control CPU 120 is the design of the lost design. is displayed.

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 057IWS9703 (Y in step 057IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 057IWS9705A).

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs a setting suggestion effect mode determination lottery for determining the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect (step 057IWS9705B). A setting suggestion effect is executed in the determined mode (step 057IWS9705C). The setting suggesting performance is a performance suggesting a set value, and is a performance performed during the gate passage waiting period from when the jackpot symbol is stop-displayed until the game ball passes through the passage gate 41.例文帳に追加Specifically, a setting suggesting effect is performed in which a rightward arrow image is displayed in a manner suggesting a set value for prompting the player to hit to the right. In step 057 IWS9705B, specifically, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed using the setting suggestion effect mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27A to determine whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect mode.

FIG. 9-27(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table for setting suggestion effect mode determination. 9-27(A) shows a lottery table for determining setting suggesting effect mode, determination of setting suggesting effect effect mode (first suggesting mode to fourth suggesting mode) for each set value ("1" to "6") value is assigned.

The first suggestion mode is a mode in which the arrow image is displayed in red, the second suggestion mode is a mode in which the arrow image is displayed in green, the third suggestion mode is a mode in which the arrow image is displayed in blue, and the fourth suggestion mode is a mode in which the arrow image is displayed in blue. The suggested mode is a mode in which the arrow image is displayed in white.

For example, when the set value is "1", the first suggestion mode is 16%, the second suggestion mode is 20%, the third suggestion mode is 30%, and the third suggestion mode is 34%. The fourth suggestion mode is determined as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect.

For example, when the set value is "2", the first suggestion mode is 18%, the second suggestion mode is 22%, the third suggestion mode is 28%, and the third suggestion mode is 32%. The fourth suggestion mode is determined as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect.

For example, when the set value is "3", the first suggestion mode is 20%, the second suggestion mode is 24%, the third suggestion mode is 26%, and the third suggestion mode is 30%. The fourth suggestion mode is determined as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect.

For example, when the set value is "4", the first suggestion mode is 30%, the second suggestion mode is 26%, the third suggestion mode is 24%, and the third suggestion mode is 20%. The fourth suggestion mode is determined as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect.

For example, when the set value is "5", the first suggestion mode is 32%, the second suggestion mode is 28%, the third suggestion mode is 22%, and the third suggestion mode is 18%. The fourth suggestion mode is determined as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect.

For example, when the set value is "6", the first suggestion mode is 34%, the second suggestion mode is 30%, the third suggestion mode is 20%, and the third suggestion mode is 16%. The fourth suggestion mode is determined as the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs processing related to the effect history display effect. The performance history display performance is a performance that can be executed during the gate passage waiting period from when the big win pattern is stopped and displayed until the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, and which notice performance is executed in the big win variation. It is a production that displays whether it can be specified. The effect control CPU 120 specifically determines whether or not the finished variation is the variation of the second special symbol in the normal state (step 057IWS9705D) as a process related to the effect history display effect, and the finished variation is in the normal state. When it is not the variation of the second special symbol in , it is determined whether or not the operation to the push button 31B is accepted (step 057IWS9705E). When the operation to the push button 31B is received, the effect history display is started (step 057IWS9705F).

At step 057 IWS9705F, the effect control CPU 120 specifically identifies the above-described effect history information (information on the executed advance notice effect), extracts the character information image indicating the executed advance notice effect from the ROM 121, and extracts the extracted character information. The effect history display is started by displaying the images in the display areas according to the order associated with the executed advance notice effect. In addition, the effect history information (information of the executed advance notice effect) is obtained when the effect history display is started, or when the gate passage waiting period ends without starting the effect history display (the game ball passes through the passage gate 41). is erased at

As the effect history display effect, the cut-in effects of the second cut-in mode and the third cut-in mode, the dialogue effects of the second dialogue mode and the third dialogue mode, and the groups of the second group mode and the third group mode While the execution of a group of advance notice effects including the notice effect (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as "specific mode notice effect") can be displayed in a identifiable manner, the cut-in effect of the first cut-in mode and the first A group of advance notice effects including dialogue effects in the dialogue form and group notice effects in the first group form (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as "non-specific form notice effects") are not displayed in an identifiable manner.

Further, as described above, the group announcement effect of the third group mode is an effect accompanied by display control of the image display device 5 and operation control of the movable body 32. However, for some reason, the display control of the image display device 5 is performed. On the other hand, there may be a problem that the motion control of the movable body 32 is not performed. Supposing that the display control of the image display device 5 is not performed in the group notice effect of the third group mode, but the operation control of the movable body 32 is not performed, the player is not given the group notice effect of the third group mode. Therefore, if the execution history of the group advance notice effect of the third group mode is displayed in the effect history display effect, there is a possibility that the player's recognition and the effect history display effect do not match. Therefore, in the effect history display effect, the operation of the movable body 32 is controlled in the third group mode group advance notice effect. On the condition that the operation control command is transmitted to the third group mode, the execution history of the group announcement effect of the third group mode is displayed. As for other effects, the execution history may be displayed under the condition that execution of the other effects is determined, or execution of the other effects (display control of the image display means 5 may be performed). It is also possible to display the execution history under the condition that

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a jackpot start designation command has been received (step 057IWS9706). When the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 057IWS9707).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit (step 057IWS9710). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 057IWS9711), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with the data 1 and character object action data 1), control of the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 057IWS9712).

After that, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second KT state is controlled (step 057IWS9712A), and if it is controlled in the non-KT state or the first KT state, the value of the production control process flag is set as a big hit. It is updated to a value corresponding to the medium effect process (step S176) (step 057IWS9713).

In addition, when it is controlled to the second KT state at step 057IWS9712A, the effect control CPU 120 performs an opening effect number determination lottery for determining the number of times the opening effect is executed in the jackpot game state to be started (step 057IWS9712B). Concretely, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed using the number-of-opening effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-27(B), and the number of times of executing the opening effect in the jackpot game state to be started is determined.

FIG. 9-27(B) is an explanatory diagram showing the table for determining the number of opening effects. In the opening effect number determination table shown in FIG. 9-27 (B), when the 2KT state continues (when the starting jackpot game state is 10R probability variable jackpot A) or ends (when the starting jackpot game state is 10R A judgment value for the number of execution times (1 time to 3 times) of the opening effect is assigned for each (if it is not a variable probability big hit A). It should be noted that the number of executions of the opening effect determined here is the sum of the number of executions of the opening effect of the success pattern and the number of times of execution of the opening effect of the failure pattern.

For example, when the second KT state continues (when the jackpot game state to start is 10R probability variable jackpot A), once at a rate of 25%, twice at a rate of 35%, and three times at a rate of 40% is determined as the number of executions of the opening effect.

For example, when the second KT state ends (when the starting jackpot gaming state is not 10R probability variable jackpot A), once at a rate of 40%, twice at a rate of 35%, and three times at a rate of 25% is determined as the number of executions of the opening effect.

In this way, the higher the number of executions of the opening effect, the higher the reliability of the continuation of the second KT state.

For example, regardless of which opening mode is selected as the display mode of the round object corresponding to the opening round, the second KT state continues when the number of opening rounds is 3 times rather than when the number of opening rounds is 2 times. It is a highly reliable configuration for doing. For example, the reliability of the continuation of the second KT state is higher when two first opening modes are displayed than when three first opening modes are displayed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs execution timing determination processing for determining the execution timing of the opening effect in the jackpot game state to be started (step 057IWS9712C). Specifically, by repeatedly performing the execution timing determination lottery for determining the execution timing using the execution timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. determine the timing. For example, when the second KT state continues (when the jackpot game state to start is 10R probability variable jackpot A), the execution timing corresponding to the opening effect of the one success pattern is determined by the execution timing determination lottery, and step 057IWS9712B. The execution timing of the opening performance of the failure pattern of the number of times obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of times of execution determined in step 3 is determined by an execution timing determination lottery. Also, for example, when the second KT state ends (when the jackpot game state to start is not the 10R probability variable jackpot A), the execution timing of the opening effect of the failure pattern of the execution count determined in step 057IWS9712B is determined by lottery. determined by

FIG. 9-27(C) is an explanatory diagram showing an execution timing determination lottery table. In the execution timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27(C), a determination value for the execution timing (1st round to 10th round) of the opening effect is assigned for each execution pattern (success pattern, failure pattern) of the opening effect. .

For example, the execution timing of the opening effect of the success pattern is 2 rounds at a rate of 7%, 3 rounds at a rate of 8%, 4 rounds at a rate of 9%, 5 rounds at a rate of 10%, and 11%. 6 rounds at a rate of 12%, 7 rounds at a rate of 13%, 8 rounds at a rate of 13%, 9 rounds at a rate of 14%, and 10 rounds at a rate of 16%.

For example, the execution timing of the failure pattern opening effect is 16% for 2 rounds, 14% for 3 rounds, 13% for 4 rounds, 12% for 5 rounds, and 11%. 6 rounds at a rate of 10%, 7 rounds at a rate of 9%, 8 rounds at a rate of 9%, 9 rounds at a rate of 8%, and 10 rounds at a rate of 7%.

In this way, one round cannot be selected as the execution timing of the opening effect.

Also, if the execution timing determination lottery is performed multiple times (when the opening effect is performed multiple times), if the lottery result of the execution timing determination lottery is the same round as the already determined execution timing, it has already been determined The execution timing determination lottery will be redone until a round different from the execution timing of is determined. For example, after 8 rounds are determined as the execution timing of the opening effect of the success pattern, when the lottery result of the execution timing determination lottery for determining the execution timing of the opening effect of the failure pattern is 8 rounds, the lottery result is Until the 2nd to 7th, 9th or 10th rounds are reached, the execution timing determination lottery for determining the execution timing of the opening performance of the failure pattern is redone. In this way, multiple opening presentations are not performed during one round.

Also, if the execution timing determination lottery is performed multiple times (when the opening effect is performed multiple times), the lottery result of the execution timing determination lottery is the round (continuous round) adjacent to the already determined execution timing. In this case, the execution timing determination lottery is redone until a round that is not adjacent to the already determined execution timing is determined. For example, after 8 rounds are determined as the execution timing of the opening effect of the success pattern, if the lottery result of the execution timing determination lottery for determining the execution timing of the opening effect of the failure pattern is 7 rounds or 9 rounds, The execution timing determination lottery for determining the execution timing of the opening performance of the failure pattern is redone until the lottery result reaches the 2nd round to the 6th round or the 10th round. In this way, the opening effect is not performed in consecutive rounds.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the opening effect according to the determination results of steps 057IWS9712B and S9712C (step 057IWS9712D). Specifically, the pattern (success/failure) of the opening effect and the execution timing (2 rounds to 10 rounds) are associated and set.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the round corresponding to the round in which the opening effect is executed (hereinafter, the round in which the opening effect is executed may be referred to as the “opening round”, and the round in which the opening effect is not executed may be referred to as the “normal round”). An opening mode determination lottery is performed to determine the display mode of the object (step 057IWS9712E). Specifically, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed using the opening mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27(D) to determine which opening mode the round object corresponding to the opening round should be. A lottery is performed once when the opening performance is executed once, a lottery is performed twice when the opening performance is performed twice, and a lottery is performed three times when the opening performance is performed 3 times. .

FIG. 9-27(D) is an explanatory diagram showing an opening mode determination lottery table. In the opening mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27(D), the display mode (first opening mode, first opening mode, A judgment value for the second opening mode) is assigned.

For example, as the display mode of the round object corresponding to the round in which the opening effect of the success pattern is executed, the first opening mode at a rate of 40% and the second opening mode at a rate of 60% are determined as the number of executions of the opening effect. be done.

For example, as the display mode of the round object corresponding to the round in which the opening effect of the failure pattern is executed, the first opening mode is determined at a rate of 60%, and the second opening mode is determined at a rate of 40%, as the number of executions of the opening effect. be done.

In this manner, the opening effect of the success pattern is executed at a higher rate in the round in which the round object of the second opening mode is displayed than in the round in which the round object of the first opening mode is displayed. ing.

As described above, by repeating the lottery for determining the opening mode of the round object corresponding to the opening round using the opening mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. The display mode of the round object corresponding to the round is determined, but if the display mode of the round object corresponding to one opening round is set to the second opening mode, the opening after the one opening round The display mode of the round object corresponding to the round is forcibly set to the second opening mode. That is, when the display mode of the round object corresponding to one opening round is the second opening mode, the display mode of the round object corresponding to the opening round subsequent to the one opening round is the first opening mode. is not determined.

If two round objects are displayed in the opening mode, and the second one is displayed in the first opening mode even though the first one is displayed in the second opening mode, two round objects are displayed. It is conceivable that the player may not be able to give the player a sense of expectation for the round object with the eye-opening mode. Therefore, as described above, when the display mode of the round object corresponding to one opening round is the second opening mode, the display mode of the round object corresponding to the opening round subsequent to the one opening round is By configuring so that the first opening mode is not determined, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for the round object corresponding to the opening round after the one opening round.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the first round object corresponding to the opening round to the display mode (first opening mode, second opening mode) determined in step 057IWS9712E (step 057IWS9712F). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 adds effect display to the first round object corresponding to one round (step 057IWS9712G), and proceeds to step 057IWS9713.

If the jackpot pattern is not confirmed and displayed in the processing of step 057IWS9703 (N of step 057IWS9704), if the small winning pattern is confirmed and displayed in the processing of step 057IWS9703 (Y of step 057IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 stops. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 057IWS9715).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a small hit start designation command is received (step 057IWS9716). When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 057IWS9717).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the small winning effect (step 057IWS9722). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 057IWS9723), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with the data 1 and character object action data 1), control of the effect device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 057IWS9724).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process (step S174) during the small hit (step 057IWS9725).

In the process of step 057IWS9703, when the big hit pattern or the small hit pattern is not displayed (that is, when the lost pattern is displayed) (N of step 057IWS9704 and N of step 057IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect. The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 057IWS9726).

FIGS. 9-28 to 9-30 are flowcharts showing the effect processing (step S176) during the big hit in the effect control process processing. In the big winning effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a big winning prize indicating that it has received a display command during the opening of the big winning prize port (a command indicating that the opening of the big winning prize port has started (that the round has started)). It is checked whether or not the open mouth flag is set (that is, whether or not the large winning mouth open display command has been received) (step 057IWS1901). When the large winning opening open flag is not set (N of step 06IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 issues a specified command after opening the large winning opening (finishing the opening of the large winning opening (finishing the round) command) is set (step 057 IWS 1902).

When the flag after opening the big winning opening is not set (N in step 057 IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot has ended is set ( step 057 IWS 1903).

When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (N of step 057IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 057IWS1911), and the effect device (image display Device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) are controlled (step 057IWS1912).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the winning number display when the command reception flag is set by winning the big prize (steps 057IWS1912A, S1912B). Specifically, the value obtained by adding a predetermined number (the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the fact that one game ball has won the special variable prize ball device 17. For example, 10) to the value of the winning number display before updating is newly added. Update as a value for the display of the number of acquisitions.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effective period flag indicating the effective period during which detection of the operation to the push button 31B is effective is set (step 057IWS1950). If it is set, go to step 057 IWS1953. If it is not set, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the opening effect (step 057IWS1951). In step 057 IWS1951, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the opening effect by determining whether or not it is a predetermined timing (for example, 3 seconds after the start of the round) in the round in which the execution of the opening effect is set. be able to.

Although illustration is omitted, the effect control CPU 120 performs character display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B when setting the validity period flag.

When it is time to execute the opening effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets a validity period flag (step 057IWS1952), and determines whether or not an operation to the push button 31B is detected (step 057IWS1953). When the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the process proceeds to step 057 IWS1955. If not detected, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the effective period (step 057IWS1954), and if it is not the end timing of the effective period, the process proceeds to step 057IWS1913.

If it is the end timing of the effective period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the result image of the opening effect (opening result image) (step 057IWS1955). Specifically, in the case of the unsealing effect of the success pattern, an image of the opened box and a character display indicating success are displayed as the unsealing result image, and in the case of the unsealing effect of the failure pattern, the image of the unopened box is displayed. and a character display indicating failure are displayed as an unsealing result image.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 resets the validity period flag (step 057IWS1956), and changes the first round object corresponding to the round being executed from the opening mode to the normal mode (step 057IWS1957).

Thereafter, if the execution pattern of the executed opening effect is a success pattern, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second round object in a standby mode (steps 057IWS1958, S1959). In this manner, the second round object is displayed under the condition that the opening effect of the success pattern is performed.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 changes all the undigested first round objects to the normal mode, and resets the set opening effect to non-execution (step 057IWS1960, S1961). By performing the processing of steps 057, IWS1960 and S1961, for example, three first round objects of the opening mode are displayed, and the opening effect of the success pattern is displayed in the round corresponding to the first round object of the second opening mode. is performed, the first round object of the third opening mode is changed to the normal mode, and the opening effect is not executed in the round corresponding to the first round object of the third opening mode. be able to. It should be noted that the execution of the opening effect may not be set in the round after the round in which the execution of the opening effect of the success pattern is determined.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the process timer has timed out (step 057IWS1913), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 057IWS1914). That is, it switches to the next set process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and accessory action data) set in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (step 057IWS1915).

When the big winning mouth opening flag is set (Y in step 057IWS1901), the first round object corresponding to the finished round (one round before the started round) is changed to the digest mode (step 057IWS1901A ), an effect display is added to the first round object corresponding to the started round (step 057IWS1901B). At this time, the effect display added to the ended round (one round before the started round) is erased. Thus, the effect display is attached to the round object corresponding to the round being executed.

In this characteristic part 057IW, the processing of steps 057IWS1901A and S1901B is executed at the start of a new round, but it is not limited to this as long as it is executed at the timing based on the end of the round. For example, it may be executed at the end of the round (for example, when it is Y in step 057IWS1902), or it may be executed at the timing during the period from the end of the round to the start of a new round. good.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 resets the large winning opening open flag (step 057IWS1916), and selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the round (step 057IWS1921).

Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 057IWS1922), and the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, role product operation data 1). (Image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, LEDs such as game effect lamp 9, movable body 32, etc.) are controlled (step 057IWS1923).

Further, when the flag after opening the large winning opening is set in step 057IWS1902 (Y in step 057IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 resets the flag after opening the large winning opening (step 057IWS1930), and responds to the jackpot type. A process table corresponding to the interval rendering is selected (step 057 IWS1931).

Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer (step 057IWS1932), and the production device according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, role product operation data 1). (Image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L and 8R, movable body 32) are controlled (step 057IWS1933).

Also, when the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in step 057IWS1903 (Y in step 057IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 057IWS1940). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (step 057IWS1941).

Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (step 057IWS1946). Then, the effect control CPU 120 operates according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, character action data 1). 8L, 8R, movable body 32) is executed (step 057IWS1947).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the first round object (step 057IWS1947A), and sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S177) (step 057IWS1948).

9-31 and 9-32 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of round objects on the image display device 5. FIG. The first small pattern is displayed in the upper left corner of the display area of the image display device 5, and the second small pattern is displayed in the upper right corner, except when the big win game state is controlled. The first small symbol is a small symbol synchronized with the first special symbol, and the second small symbol is a small symbol synchronized with the second special symbol.

(A1) First, while the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation of the decorative symbol is displayed in response to the start of the jackpot variation of the first special symbol in the normal state. It is assumed that the jackpot variation started here is the jackpot variation corresponding to the 4R probability variable jackpot A. (A2) Then, the first special symbol and the decoration symbol are stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol. In addition, just before the fluctuation stops (end timing of ready-to-win effect), four normal mode first round objects and standby mode second round objects are displayed (see steps 057IWS8203 and S8204). At this time, although illustration is omitted, each second round object is a white circle with the character "wait" displayed.

In addition, when the 4R probability variable jackpot A jackpot variation is performed in the normal state, the timing at which the four normal mode first round objects and the waiting mode second round objects are displayed are the first special The jackpot game is based on the fact that the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the gate passage waiting period, instead of the timing (the timing shown in FIG. 9-31 (A2)) when the pattern and the decorative pattern are stopped and displayed in the jackpot pattern. It may be the timing (the timing shown in FIG. 9-31 (A4)) controlled by one round of states.

(A3) Next, during the gate passage waiting period, a setting suggestion effect is performed. Here, the setting suggestion effect of the first suggestion mode is illustrated. (A4) Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during the gate passage waiting period, the game is controlled to one round of the jackpot game state. At this time, effect display is added to the first round object corresponding to one round. (A5) When the 1st round ends, the 2nd round is started. At this time, the first round object corresponding to the completed one round is changed to the digest mode, and the effect display is added to the first round object corresponding to the second round.

9-31 (A1) to (A5) are display examples showing the case where the 4R probability variable jackpot A jackpot variation is performed in the normal state, but the low probability / 1st KT state and high probability / 1st KT The same behavior is shown when the big hit variation of the 10R probability variable big hit A is performed in the state.

(A6) After the jackpot game state is completed, the game is controlled to the second KT state. (A7) In the 2nd KT state, a jackpot variation corresponding to the 10R probability variable jackpot A is performed, and in the jackpot variation, an effect display is displayed in a damage mode on the second round object at the end timing of the ready-to-win effect. At this time, although illustration is omitted, each of the second round objects is a white circle with the characters "Strange?" displayed thereon. That is, the characters displayed on each second round object change from "wait" to "weird?". (A8) Then, the second round object is changed to the first round object in the normal mode, and the second special symbol and the decorative symbol are stop-displayed as the jackpot symbol. Specifically, the frame surrounding the second round object is broken, the second round object moves, and the characters "weird?" appear to change.

(B1) Next, in the gate passage waiting period, a setting suggestion effect is performed. Here, the setting suggestion effect of the first suggestion mode is illustrated. (B2) Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during the gate passage waiting period, the game is controlled to one round of the jackpot game state. At this time, the display mode of the first round object corresponding to the 2nd round changes to the first opening mode, and the display mode of the first round object corresponding to the 4th round and the 8th round changes to the second opening mode. Also, effect display is added to the first round object corresponding to one round. In this example, the failure pattern opening effect is performed in the 2nd round and the 4th round, and the success pattern opening effect is performed in the 8th round.

(B3) When one round ends, the game moves to the second round. At this time, the first round object corresponding to the completed one round is changed to the digest mode, and the effect display is added to the first round object corresponding to the second round. (B4) When the execution start timing of the opening effect comes, a character display prompting the operation of the push button 31B is performed, and (B5) when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted or the expiration timing of the valid period is reached, the opening effect is performed. Display an unsealing result image indicating that the opening failed. At this time, the first round object corresponding to the 2nd round changes to the normal mode, and when the 2nd round ends, the first round object corresponding to the 2nd round changes to the digested mode.

In the illustrated example, the opening result image indicating that the opening effect has failed is displayed while the first round object corresponding to the second round is changed to the normal mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by displaying a black image (blacking out) in the entire display area of the image display device 5 immediately after displaying the unsealing result image indicating that the unsealing effect has failed, the first round object is once made invisible, and the black image is displayed. When ending the out, the first round object corresponding to the second round may be changed to the normal mode. As a result, it is possible to reduce discomfort when changing from the first round object opening mode to the normal mode, and to notify the player that the opening effect has failed in an easy-to-understand manner.

(B6) In the 8th round, when it is time to start executing the opening effect, a character display prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and (B7) the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or the expiration timing of the valid period is reached. In this case, an opening result image indicating that the opening effect is successful is displayed. At this time, the first round object corresponding to the 8th round changes to the normal mode, and when the 8th round ends, the first round object corresponding to the 8th round changes to the digested mode. In addition, the second round object is displayed in a standby state in response to the success of the opening effect.

In the illustrated example, the first round object corresponding to the 8th round is changed to the normal mode while displaying the opening result image indicating that the opening effect has succeeded, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, immediately after displaying the unsealing result image indicating that the unsealing effect is successful, a rainbow colored image is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 to temporarily make the first round object difficult to see, and the rainbow colored image is displayed. , the first round object corresponding to 8 rounds may be changed to a normal mode. As a result, it is possible to reduce discomfort when changing from the first round object opening mode to the normal mode, and to inform the player that the opening effect has succeeded in an easy-to-understand manner.

In addition, when the second special symbol big hit variation is performed in the second KT state, when the second round object changes to the first round object, the number of round objects remains unchanged at 10 (Fig. 9- 31 (A6) to (A8)), when the first special symbol jackpot variation is performed in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-33, when the second round object changes to the first round object number of round objects is reduced from 10 to 4. This is because, as the big win based on the variation of the second special symbol, only the type of controlling to the big win game state of 10 rounds is provided, while as the big win based on the variation of the first special symbol, the big win game state of 4 rounds is provided. This is because the number of round objects is matched to the number of rounds of the big hit game state to be executed.

In addition, when it comes to the execution start timing of the opening effect, only the character display prompting the operation is displayed (see FIGS. 9-32 (B4) and (B6)). , a gauge indicating the remaining effective period) and an operating member image simulating the operating member to be operated by the player. In that case, the operation member images may be displayed in different display modes for the round corresponding to the first round object in the first opening mode and the round corresponding to the first round object in the second opening mode. For example, in the round corresponding to the first round object in the first opening mode, a button image imitating the push button 31B is displayed in the normal mode, and in the round corresponding to the first round object in the second opening mode, the push button A button image imitating 31B may be displayed in a special mode different from the normal mode.

Further, the operation member to be operated may be different between the round corresponding to the first round object in the first opening mode and the round corresponding to the first round object in the second opening mode. For example, in the round corresponding to the first round object in the first opening mode, the operating member to be operated is the push button 31B, and in the round corresponding to the first round object in the second opening mode, the operating member to be operated is It may be the stick controller 31A. In that case, a button image simulating the push button 31B is displayed in the round corresponding to the first round object in the first opening mode, and the stick controller 31A is displayed in the round corresponding to the first round object in the second opening mode. It is also possible to display an image of the lever that has been moved.

9-34 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect history display effect on the image display device 5. FIG. As shown in the figure, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected during the gate-passing waiting period, the character "character B" indicates that a cut-in effect (second cut-in mode) for displaying the character B has been executed, and Characters of "Dialogue C" indicating execution of dialogue effect (third dialogue mode) for displaying dialogue C and "Group C" indicating execution of group advance notice effect (third group mode) for displaying group C ” characters. Note that each notice effect is performed in the order of cut-in effect, speech effect, and group notice effect, and in the effect history display effect, the effect history is displayed in order of execution from the top.

In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, it is assumed that the setting suggestion effect is always executed during the gate passage waiting period, but the present invention is not limited to this. A setting suggestion effect may be performed. Specifically, during the gate passage waiting period (when the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed), a rightward arrow image is displayed in a manner that does not indicate the set value, and based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B. The arrow image may change (color change) to indicate the set value. At that time, both the setting suggestion effect and the effect history display effect may be executed based on the detection of one operation to the push button 31B, or the one operation to the push button 31B may be detected. One of the effects may be executed based on the fact that the push button 31B is operated, and the other effect may be executed based on the detection of one operation to the push button 31B. Alternatively, one effect may be executed based on the detection of one operation to the push button 31B, and the other effect may be executed based on the detection of one operation to the stick controller 31A. .

As described above, according to the characterizing section 057IW, the gaming machine is capable of executing a predetermined game, is in an advantageous state for the player, and is capable of performing a plurality of unit games (rounds in this example). Advantageous state control means (in this example, the part that executes steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the advantageous state to be controlled Later, a special state (in this example, a high probability / low base state (second KT state)) that is more advantageous than a normal state (low probability / low base state (non-KT state) in this example). It may be.) Controllable special state control means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, step 057IWS2208, S2208A portion) and units corresponding to each of a plurality of unit games Unit game image display means capable of displaying a game image (in this example, a round object) (in this example, a part for executing steps 057IWS8203, S8204, and S1959 in the effect control CPU 120), and unit game image display The means can display the unit game image in a predetermined mode (normal mode in this example) in an advantageous state, and then control in a specific mode (standby mode in this example) different from the predetermined mode in a special state. A unit game image related to the advantageous state to be displayed can be displayed, and when the special state is controlled to the advantageous state, a change effect is executed to change the display mode of the unit game image from a specific mode to a predetermined mode (this In the example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the round object from the standby mode to the normal mode when controlling from the second KT state to the jackpot game state by performing step 057IWS8205. Thus, by displaying the unit game images in both the advantageous state and the special state, a sense of unity can be generated between the different states, and interest can be improved.

In addition, the display mode of the second round object may be different from the display mode of the first round object. ) is different from the first round object, a mode of action (e.g. reduction, expansion, rotation, vibration), a predetermined image (e.g. star image, clock image, character display such as "standby" ) may be attached.

Also, although the first round object and the second round object are displayed on the same image display device 5, they may be displayed on different display devices.

Further, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the unit game image display means can display the unit game image in a special mode (damage mode in this example) different from the predetermined mode and the specific mode during execution of the change effect. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 057IWS8205 to change the display mode of the round object from the standby mode to the damage mode when controlling from the second KT state to the jackpot game state, and then changes to the normal mode. I decided to let it go). As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the changing effect is being executed by the display mode of the unit game image.

In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, when the second round object is displayed in the damage mode, it always becomes a big hit and the second round object changes to the first round object, but it is limited to this. Instead, as a pattern in which the second round object is displayed in the damage mode, a pattern in which the second round object is displayed in the damage mode and becomes a big hit, and a pattern in which the second round object is displayed in the damage mode and loses and may be provided. For example, when the second round object is changed from the standby mode to the damage mode in the reach state, the decoration pattern indicating the failure is stopped and displayed, the movable body 32 is operated, and the second round object returns from the damage mode to the standby mode. A pattern may be provided. It should be noted that if the second round object is displayed in the damage mode and control is performed in a pattern that results in a failure, the second KT state will be continued, which is pleasing to the player. In addition, the continuation of the second KT state is notified by the operation of the movable body 32 here. Further, when the winning is a big win, the movable body 32 is not operated when the decorative pattern indicating the big win is stopped and displayed, and when the winning is lost, the movable body 32 is operated when the decorative pattern indicating the losing is stopped and displayed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player in a more comprehensible manner that the second KT state will continue. In addition, in a game state different from the second KT state (normal state, first KT state (including low probability state and high probability state)), contrary to the control in the second KT state, when a big hit occurs (especially, the second KT state In the case of a big hit that shifts to the 2KT state, the movable body 32 is operated when the decorative pattern indicating the big win is stopped and displayed, and in the case of a loss, the movable body is operated when the decorative pattern indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. By not operating 32, it is possible to inform the player of the big win or the entry into the second KT state in a more comprehensible manner.

In addition, when the second round object changes to the first round object, it is not limited to being displayed in the damage mode as long as it is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode and the standby mode. For example, a plurality of elements forming a round object (e.g., shape, size, color tone, transparency, display position) are different from the normal mode and the standby mode, and operations (e.g., reduction, enlargement, rotation, vibrating), or a mode in which a predetermined image (for example, a star image, a clock image, or a character display such as "standby") is attached.

In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, specific effect executing means (in this example, step 057IWS1950 to S1955 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (in this example, opening effect) during execution of one unit game The unit game image display means displays the unit game image corresponding to the unit game in which the specific effect is executed in a special mode (opening mode in this example) different from the predetermined mode and the specific mode. It was decided that it could be displayed. As a result, it is possible to improve interest by executing the specific effect, and to make it easier for the player to recognize the unit game in which the specific effect is executed by the display mode of the unit game image.

In this characteristic part 057IW, the opening effect is always executed in the round corresponding to the first round object in the opening mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. and a pattern in which the opening effect is not executed in the round corresponding to the first round object in the opening mode. Also, a plurality of types of opening modes having different degrees of reliability for executing the opening effect may be provided. For example, a large display mode for displaying a large box and a small display mode for displaying a small box may be provided, and the opening effect may be performed at a higher rate in the large display mode than in the small display mode. .

In addition, the characteristic portion 057IW has a specific area (passage gate 41 in this example) through which the game medium can pass, and the advantageous state control means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area after the change effect is executed. (In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S121), and the unit game image display means displays the specific area as the game medium after the change effect is executed. Based on the passage, the display mode of the unit game image is changed from the predetermined mode to the special mode (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 057IWS9712F when step 057IWS9706 is Y). As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the advantageous state has started by the display mode of the unit game image. In addition, by not changing the display mode of the round object until the advantageous state starts, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation for the change to the opening mode for a longer period of time.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, during the execution of one unit game, a specific effect (in this example, an opening effect) for informing whether or not to be controlled to a special state after the advantageous state is over can be specified. Effect execution means (in this example, the part that executes steps 057IWS1950 to S1955 in the effect control CPU 120), and the unit game image display means is specified to notify that it will be controlled to a special state after the advantageous state ends. When the effect (in this example, the opening effect of the success pattern) is executed, a unit game image different from the unit game image corresponding to the unit game being executed (in particular, the unit related to the advantageous state to be controlled next) A game image.If it is a unit game image related to an advantageous state to be controlled after the next advantageous state to be controlled, it is not limited to the next advantageous state to be controlled.) can be displayed in a specific manner. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 057IWS1950 to S1959). As a result, it is possible to enhance interest by executing the specific effect, and to inform the user that the special state is to be entered after the advantageous state ends, by means of the unit game image.

In addition, in this characterizing portion 057IW, when the special condition (in this example, the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol and is stopped and displayed during the second KT state) is established during the special state, the unit game image display means A production mode different from the normal production mode (in this example, a mode in which the number of second round objects (10 in this example) is inherited and the first round object is displayed) (in this example, the number of second round objects (10 objects in this example) are not inherited, and the number of first round objects that is smaller than the number (4 objects in this example) is displayed) to execute the change effect (see FIG. 9-33) did. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the special condition has been established by the effect mode of the change effect.

Further, as described above, according to the characterizing portion 057IW, the gaming machine is capable of executing a predetermined game, is in an advantageous state for the player, and is capable of performing a plurality of unit games (in this example, rounds). ) to execute the advantageous state (in this example, the jackpot game state) controllable advantageous state control means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the part that executes steps S122 to S125), and in an advantageous state After controlling, a special state (in this example, a high probability / low base state (second KT state)) that is more advantageous than a normal state (low probability / low base state (non-KT state) in this example). Probability state. A unit game image display means (in this example, the part that executes steps 057IWS8203, S8204, and S1959 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a unit game image (round object in this example), and a specific effect (this example Then, opening effect) can be executed specific effect execution means (in this example, the part that executes steps 057IWS1950 to S1955 in the effect control CPU 120), and as a unit game, a specific unit in which the specific effect is executed There are a game (opening round in this example) and a predetermined unit game (normal round in this example) different from the specific unit game. , as unit game images, a specific unit game image (in this example, a round object in an open mode) indicating that it corresponds to a specific unit game, and a predetermined unit game image that indicates that it corresponds to a predetermined unit game (in this example, , a round object of a normal mode), and a first mode (first opening mode in this example) and a second mode (second opening mode in this example) different from the first mode and the specific unit game image of the second mode is a specific unit game executed as a predetermined unit game out of a plurality of unit games. It is more likely to be displayed in correspondence with the specific unit game executed as the specific unit game after the predetermined time rather than the game (in this example, the success pattern opening effect is more likely to be executed in the later round (Fig. 9 -27 (C)), the label of the second opening mode The round object is likely to be displayed in correspondence with the round in which the opening effect of the success pattern is executed (see FIG. 9-27(D))). As a result, it becomes clear whether the specific performance is to be executed as a unit game, and even when the specific performance is to be executed in a plurality of unit games, player confusion can be prevented.

In this characteristic portion 057IW, a white circle icon is displayed as the round object in the normal mode, and a box icon is displayed as the round object in the unsealing mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an opening mode may be a mode that has the same shape as the normal mode but a different color, pattern, or size.

In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, by displaying a box icon suggesting the contents of the opening effect as the round object of the opening mode, it is possible to make the player recall and anticipate the specific contents of the opening effect. Since the unsealing effect is a staging that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B, a button icon imitating the push button 31B may be displayed as the round object of the unsealing mode.

Further, this characteristic portion 057IW determines whether or not a single operation (single push) to the push button 31B is detected in the opening presentation. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not an operation (long press) continued for a predetermined period of time or longer has been detected.

Further, as the execution pattern of the opening effect, there are provided a plurality of patterns among a single-pressing pattern for causing the player to perform a single-pressing, a repeated-pressing pattern for performing repeated pressings, and a long-pressing pattern for performing a long-pressing. The degree of reliability for the success of the opening effect (the continuation of the second KT state) may differ depending on which execution pattern of the opening effect is performed. For example, the reliability for the success of the opening effect (the continuation of the second KT state) may be single-press pattern>continuous-press pattern>long-press pattern.

Also, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the opening effect can be executed in any of the plurality of rounds, but this is not the only option. For example, in a round with a relatively short execution period (for example, a round in which the upper limit time for opening the big prize hole is 1 second, a round in which the upper limit of the number of winning balls to the big prize hole is 1 ball), the opening effect is performed. Since there is a possibility that sufficient time for execution cannot be secured, the opening effect may not be executed.

Also, the round in which the opening effect can be executed may be fixed in advance. For example, it may be determined in advance that the opening effect is executed in the 3rd round, the 5th round, and the 8th round in any type of jackpot gaming state.

Further, in this characteristic part 057IW, the unit game image display means changes the unit game image corresponding to the one unit game to the end mode (in this example, the digest mode) when the one unit game is finished. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 057IWS1901A). This makes it easier for the player to recognize the end of the unit game.

It should be noted that, as in this characteristic portion 057IW, if one round ends and the next round starts, the round object corresponding to the one round is changed to the digestion mode at the start timing of the next round. (See step 057IWS1901A), or the mode may be changed at the end timing of the round object corresponding to the one round. That is, "when one unit game ends" is when the player recognizes that one round has ended, and may be the timing at which the one round ends, or the next round. may be the timing when is started.

Further, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the unit game image display means changes the specific unit game image corresponding to the one specific unit game to a predetermined unit game image after the specific effect is completed in one specific unit game (this In the example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 057 IWS 1957). This makes it easier for the player to recognize the end of the specific effect.

For example, in a round with an execution period of 20 seconds, if the opening effect is executed from 1 second to 10 seconds after the start of the round, the opening mode corresponding to the round is also performed for the remaining 10 seconds after the execution of the opening effect. If the round object is continuously displayed, the player may be misled into thinking that the opening effect has not ended yet. Therefore, this can be prevented by changing the display mode of the corresponding round object from the opening mode to the normal mode when the opening effect ends.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the unit game image display means can display the unit game image corresponding to the unit game being executed in a mode with a special display (effect display in this example) (this In the example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 057IWS1901B). As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize how many times the unit game is being executed.

It should be noted that a plurality of display modes may be provided as the display modes of the effect display. For example, when displaying a flame image surrounding a round object as an effect display, there is a pattern for displaying a blue flame image and a pattern for displaying a red flame image. , the pattern of displaying a red flame image may have a higher rate of continuation of the second KT state, which is an advantageous state for the player. As a result, attention can be paid to the display mode of the effect display, and interest can be improved.

In addition, when performing the unsealing effect of the failure pattern, no value is given, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the unsuccess pattern opening effect is performed, the display mode of the round object of the opening mode corresponding to the unsealing effect that has not yet been performed changes , change to an opening mode in which the opening effect of the success pattern is easily executed). In addition, as described above, if it is possible to display effect displays of a plurality of types of display modes, the display mode of the effect display changes when the unsuccessful pattern unsealing effect is performed (for example, the success pattern unsealing effect The display mode may be changed from the display mode of the effect display that is difficult to execute to the display mode of the effect display that facilitates the execution of the unsealing effect of the success pattern.

Further, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the unit game image display means can display a plurality of specific unit game images of the first mode corresponding to each of a plurality of specific unit games (in this example, a plurality of rounds are displayed). object can be displayed in the first opening mode), and a second number larger than the first number than the case where the first number (2 in this example) of the specific unit game image of the first mode is displayed (In this example, when the specific unit game image of the first aspect of 3) is displayed, the rate of being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state is higher (see FIG. 9-27 (B)). and As a result, whether or not to be controlled to the special state is suggested by the number of display of the specific unit game images of the first mode, so that the interest can be improved.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the number of round objects displayed in the opening mode (the number of times the opening effect is executed) and the display mode of the round object corresponding to the round in which the opening effect is executed (first opening mode, second opening mode) and are determined independently, but it is not limited to this. For example, there are a plurality of combination patterns of the number of round objects displayed in the opening mode (the number of executions of the opening effect) and the display modes of the round objects corresponding to the round in which the opening effect is executed (first opening mode, second opening mode). It is provided, and it may be determined in which pattern the effect is to be executed. Further, the reliability of the continuation of the second KT state may differ depending on the combination of the number of round objects corresponding to the round in which the opening effect is executed and the display mode. For example, the display number of the round objects in the opening mode is 2, and the display mode of the round objects corresponding to the round for which any opening effect is executed is the first opening mode, and the number of the round objects in the opening mode is displayed. is 3, the display mode of the round object corresponding to the round for which any opening effect is executed is pattern B, which is the first opening mode, and the number of display of the round objects in the opening mode is 1, and the opening effect is executed. Pattern C in which the display mode of the round object corresponding to the round is the second opening mode, and the display mode of the round object corresponding to the round for which the opening effect is executed is the third opening mode. A pattern D, which is an opening mode (an opening mode different from the first opening mode and the second opening mode), is provided, and the reliability with respect to the continuation of the second KT state is: pattern A < pattern B < pattern C < Pattern D may be used.

Further, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect in the first unit game after being controlled to the advantageous state, and the unit game image display means is the unit game corresponding to the first unit game. The specific unit game image is not displayed as an image (in this example, one round is not determined as the execution timing of the opening effect (see FIG. 9-27(B))). Thereby, clarification of production|presentation can be aimed at.

For example, if the opening effect is executed immediately after the start of the big win, the opening effect will be started together with the big win effect, which may make it difficult for the player to recognize the effect and cause confusion. Therefore, by not executing the opening effect in one round, the effect can be clarified.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect in the unit game next to the unit game in which the specific effect is executed (in this example, the execution timing of one opening effect is The rounds before and after are not determined as execution timings of other opening presentations). Thereby, clarification of production|presentation can be aimed at.

For example, if the opening effect is executed in consecutive rounds, it may be difficult for the player to recognize the effect, which may cause confusion. Therefore, by not determining the round before and after the round determined as the execution timing of one opening effect as the execution timing of another opening effect, the effect can be clarified.

Further, in this characteristic portion 057IW, when the unit game image display means displays the specific unit game image corresponding to the specific unit game executed as the predetermined unit game in the second mode, the specific unit game image is displayed as the specific unit game as the specific unit game. The specific unit game image corresponding to the specific unit game to be executed is not displayed in the first mode (in this example, when the round object of the round corresponding to the second opening effect is displayed in the second opening mode, 3 The round object of the round corresponding to the first round is not displayed in the first opening mode). Thereby, the decline of interest can be prevented.

For example, when displaying two round objects in the opening mode, if one of them is displayed in the second opening mode but the second is displayed in the first opening mode, two It is conceivable that the player may not be able to give the player a sense of expectation for the round object with the eye-opening mode. Therefore, when the round object of the round corresponding to the first opening effect is displayed in the second opening mode, this is prevented by not displaying the round object of the round corresponding to the second round in the first opening mode. can do.

Further, as described above, according to the characteristic portion 057IW, the game machine is controllable to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and a game medium (in this example, After a specific area (passage gate 41 in this example) through which a game ball) can pass and a predetermined condition (in this example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the second KT state) are established, the game medium moves through the specific area. Advantageous state control means (in this example, the part that executes steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100) and multiple types of effects (in this example, cut effect execution means (in this example, a portion for setting the effect in step 057IWS925 and performing steps 057IWS930 and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120), and The executing means, during a specific period (a gate passage waiting period in this example) from after the predetermined condition is satisfied until the game medium passes through the specific area, It is possible to execute a notification effect (in this example, effect history display effect) that makes it possible to specify the effect related to the establishment of a predetermined condition (in this example, the part that performs step 057IWS9705F in the effect control CPU 120). . As a result, the performed effect can be confirmed without interrupting the game, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2015-107354, after the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed, different types of jackpots are generated depending on which of a plurality of passage gates provided on the game board the game ball passes through. Disclosed is a game machine to be controlled, which notifies that the advantage of a jackpot game state to be controlled after passage of a game ball is different depending on which passage gate a game ball passes through during a gate passage waiting period. It is However, since no information is given before the big-hit symbols are stopped and displayed, there is room for improvement in interest. Therefore, as described above, by making it possible to notify the information before the jackpot symbols are stop-displayed during the gate-passing waiting period, it is possible to improve interest.

In addition, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the gate passage waiting period continues unless the player performs the operation of launching the game ball. Sufficient time can be given for checking the history display effect, photographing, and uploading the photographed image of the history display effect to the SNS or the like, and interest can be improved.

In addition, as effects that can be displayed in the effect history display effect, cut-in effects, dialogue effects, and group announcement effects have been described as examples, but other effects may be used. For example, step-up notice effect, mini character notice effect, reach effect, pseudo continuous effect, continuous notice effect, SP development effect when developing from normal effect to super reach effect, background effect, number of winning lines in reach state. , voice output effect, mission mode, battle effect, title effect that displays the title of reach effect, full rotation effect that indicates which jackpot pattern to stop display after temporarily stopping and displaying the jackpot pattern. It is also possible to perform an effect history display effect.

Further, in the present characteristic portion 057IW, in the effect history display effect, only the effect history information related to the advance notice effect executed in the big hit variation is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a continuous notice effect is executed and a big hit is achieved in the target change that is the notice target of the continuous notice effect, the notice effect performed in the target change and the change other than the target change in which the continuous notice effect was performed are performed. It may be possible to execute an effect history display effect of displaying effect history information related to the previous notice effect.

Also, it is possible to execute an effect history display effect for displaying effect history information related to the previous notice effect that occurred after the last big win. In that case, in order to prevent the amount of information of the performance history information to be displayed from becoming too large, the types of performances displayed as the performance history information are limited to announcement performances with particularly high reliability for big hits and announcement performances with a particularly low frequency of occurrence. It is preferable to be

Further, in the present characteristic portion 057IW, the effect executing means performs the first effect (in this example, the specific mode advance notice effect (the second cut-in mode to the third cut-in mode cut-in effect, the third 2nd dialogue mode to 3rd dialogue mode dialogue performance, 2nd group mode to 3rd group mode group announcement performance)) and 2nd performance (in this example, non-specific mode announcement performance (first cut-in mode cut-in It is possible to execute a plurality of types of effects including effects, dialogue effects in the first dialogue mode, and group announcement effects in the first group mode)), and a notification effect that makes it possible to specify that the first effect has been executed is executed. It was possible. As a result, it is possible to notify that the first effect has been executed, and to improve interest.

It should be noted that this characterizing portion 057IW has a configuration in which execution of the specific mode advance notice effect is notified in the effect history display effect, but execution of the non-specific state notice effect is not notified.

In other words, a performance history display effect is executed in which execution of a specific mode advance notice performance with a high reliability of controlling a big win is notified, but not informing of execution of a non-specific state notice performance with a low reliability of controlling a big win. (see Figure 9-22). Thus, it is possible to check the performance history of highly reliable performance control to achieve a big win without interrupting the game, thereby improving the amusement.

Furthermore, in other words, the effect history display effect is executed, in which execution of a specific mode advance notice effect with a low frequency of occurrence is notified, but execution of a non-specific state advance notice effect with a high frequency of occurrence is not notified (FIG. 9). -22). As a result, it is possible to check the execution history of performances with high rarity value without interrupting the game, thereby improving the interest.

In addition, this characteristic part 057IW is provided with detection means (push button 31B in this example) capable of detecting the action of the player, and the effect execution means detects the action of the player by the detection means during a specific period. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 057IWS9705F when it is Y in step 057IWS9705E). As a result, the notification effect can be executed according to the intention of the player, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the effect to prompt the operation of the push button 31B is not performed during the gate passage waiting period. In addition to performing an effect, the effect history display effect may be executed based on detection of an operation to the push button 31 .

Further, in this characteristic portion 057IW, the effect executing means provides a specific display (in this example, " character B", characters of "serif C", and characters of "group C") can be executed in the order in which the related effects are executed (see FIG. 9-34). did. Thereby, interest can be improved.

Note that the image presented in the effect history display effect is not limited to a character display that can specify the executed effect, and may be, for example, a character image that appears in the executed effect, a theme image of the executed effect, or the like.

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 057IW, the effect executing means is the specific area after the specific condition different from the predetermined condition (in this example, the stop display of the second special symbol jackpot symbol in the normal state) is established. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform step 057IWS9705F if the answer is Y in step 057IWS9705D) until the game medium passes through. Thereby, the decline of interest can be prevented.

For example, since the performance corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol is performed in the normal state, if the performance history display performance is performed when the big hit is achieved based on the variation of the second special symbol in the normal state, the performance will not be performed. It is conceivable that inconsistency of Therefore, when the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal state, this can be prevented by not performing the effect history display effect.

In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, a special effect executing means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 057IWS9705C) capable of executing a special effect (in this example, a setting suggesting effect) different from the notification effect in a specific period. part). Thereby, interest can be improved.

In addition, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the gate passage waiting period continues unless the player performs the operation of launching the game ball. Sufficient time can be given for checking the effect, photographing it, and uploading the photographed image of the setting suggesting effect to the SNS or the like, so that interest can be improved.

In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, the effect history display effect (character display) and the setting suggestion effect (color tone of the right arrow) can be executed independently during the gate passage waiting period, but they are executed as related effects. It is good also as possible composition. For example, it may be possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that changes the display mode (for example, the font and color of characters) of an image displayed as the effect history display effect.

In addition, the execution timing of the opening effect is not limited to during the round of the jackpot game state, for example, after all the rounds are completed and before the control to allow the symbol fluctuation to start (so-called ending period) ), the opening effect may be executable. Further, during the ending period, the opening effect may be performed in a different effect mode from the opening effect performed during the round in the jackpot game state. For example, the opening effect may be performed in a simple mode in which the push button 31B is pushed down or the stick controller 31A is operated. In the ending period, the number of prize balls put out in the jackpot game state or the number of prize balls put out while the game is controlled to the second KT state may be displayed.

In addition, although the first opening mode and the second opening mode are provided as the opening mode of the round object, the third opening mode allows selection of only the round object corresponding to the round in which the opening effect of the success pattern is performed. may be provided. That is, when the round object of the third opening mode is displayed, the opening effect of the success pattern may be performed at a rate of 100%. In that case, a plurality of round objects of the third opening mode are not displayed in one big win game state, and the second half round in one big win game state (for example, 6 rounds to 10 rounds in the 10 round big win game state). The round object of the third opening mode may be displayed only as the round object corresponding to . Further, when displaying a plurality of round objects with opening modes, the round object with the third opening mode may be displayed only as the round object with the last opening mode among the round objects with the plurality of opening modes.

In addition, in this characteristic part 057IW, as shown in FIG. 9-16, after the high-probability/low-base state (second KT state), the low-probability/high-base state (first KT state) may be controlled. In this low-probability/high-base state (first KT state), the number of remaining fluctuations until transition to the low-probability/low-base state (normal state) may be displayed. Specifically, a description will be given using the following modified examples. Note that descriptions of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted.

In the modified example, the transition to the low-probability/low-base state (normal state) is made on the condition that 100 fluctuations are performed in the low-probability/high-base state (first KT state).

A description will be given of an effect mode during the second KT state (small hit RUSH). FIGS. 9-35 and 9-36 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the mode of rendering during the second KT state. In this example, when a 4R probability variable jackpot A or 10R probability variable jackpot A occurs and the transition to the second KT state occurs after the jackpot game ends, after a specific round of the jackpot game (in the case of a 4R probability variable jackpot A, the third round After that, the 2KT transition production is executed during the interval period of the interval period of the 9th round if the 10R probability variable jackpot A), and the final round (4th round if the 4R probability variable jackpot A, after the 4th round if the 10R probability variable jackpot A). 10 rounds later), the jackpot game is still in progress, but the same effect as in the second KT state is executed as shown in FIG. 9-35(A). In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-35(A), the image display device 5 displays characters such as "small hit RUSH in progress" and a predetermined character image 057IW101.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-35(A), the image display device 5 displays 100 count display 057IW102 in normal color (in this example, white), and then in FIG. 9-35(B). As shown, the display color of the count display 057IW102 is changed from normal color to gray, and the character display indicating "100" included in the count display 057IW102 becomes difficult to see. Next, as shown in FIG. 9-35(C), a waiting display 057IW103 is superimposed on the count display 057IW102. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-35(C), the standby display 057IW103 is not superimposed so as to completely cover the entire count display 057IW102, but a part of the count display 057IW102 is visible. (In this example, the "1" portion of the character display indicating "100" is displayed in a superimposed manner). Then, while the second KT state continues, as shown in FIG. 9-35 (C), characters such as "under small winning RUSH" and character image 057IW101 are continuously displayed, and standby display 057IW103 is superimposed. Display continues. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-35(C), the image display device 5 does not execute the variable display of the decorative symbols during the second KT state.

As described above, in this modification, the transition to the low-probability/low-base state (normal state) is made under the condition that the change is performed 100 times in the low-probability/high-base state (first KT state). The count display 057IW102 of 100 times is displayed. If the state is shifted to the base state (normal state), the 50 count display 057IW102 is displayed.

Next, when a small hit occurs during the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-35(D), at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5, left, middle, and right decorations are displayed as small winning patterns. A combination of symbols having special symbols (for example, a star symbol) 057IW104 is reduced and displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-35(D), a HIT display 057IW105 indicating the number of occurrences of small hits during the second KT state is displayed in the lower right portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 . The example shown in FIG. 9-35(D) shows the case where the eighth small hit occurs during the second KT state, and the case where the character display of "HIT08" is displayed as the HIT display 057IW105. ing.

Next, when the 10R normal jackpot occurs and the 2nd KT state ends, as shown in FIG. The color is changed to normal (white in this example), and the 100 count display 057IW102 becomes visible again as shown in FIG. 9-36(F). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-36(E), as an erasing effect, the waiting display 057IW103 explodes and disappears, and as shown in FIG. 9-36(F), the 100 count display 057IW102 A case where it becomes visible again is shown.

Note that the erasing effect is not limited to the mode shown in this example. Various production modes are conceivable.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-36(G), the count display 057IW102 is subtracted by one for each change display.

After that, the count display 057IW102 is decremented by 1 each time the variable display is executed, and when the value of the high base frequency counter becomes 0, the count display 057IW102 is erased from the image display device 5. FIG. In this example, there are a high probability/1st KT state and a low probability/1st KT state as game states after the 2nd KT state ends. In either state, the count display 057IW102 is decremented by one. Then, in the case of the low probability/first KT state, when the variation display is completed 100 times, it shifts to the normal state (low probability/low base state). change to an image. On the other hand, in the case of the low probability/1st KT state, the high probability/1st KT state continues and the background image does not change even if the count display 057IW102 ends after the 100 times of fluctuation display is completed. / The first KT state is determined.

Thus, in the modified example, the special state control means controls the first special state (low probability/high base state in this example) that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state (low probability/high base state in this example). (first KT state)) and a second special state (in this example, high probability/low base state (second KT state)) more advantageous to the player than the first special state (this example Then, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 057IWS2207 to S2214), and after finishing the second special state, it is possible to control the first special state over a predetermined period (in this example, the game control microcomputer When the 10R normal jackpot occurs during the second KT state and ends the second KT state, 100 executes the variation display for a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) after the jackpot game based on the 10R normal jackpot. predetermined display means capable of displaying a predetermined display suggesting a predetermined period (count display 057IW102 in this example), and display of the predetermined display and an effect executing means (see FIGS. 9-35 and 9-36) capable of executing a change effect that changes the mode, and the effect executing means, when controlled to the second special state, performs a predetermined normal mode. After displaying the display, the first change effect (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 9-35 (A) to (C), normal color (in this example, white ), the count display 057IW102 is displayed 100 times, the display color of the count display 057IW102 is changed from normal color to gray, and the standby display 057IW103 is superimposed on the count display 057IW102. When the special state ends and is controlled to the first special state, a second change effect (in this example, FIGS. 9-36 (E), (F ) is executed to erase the waiting display 057IW103, and the display color of the count display 057IW102 is changed from gray to normal color (white in this example). As a result, when the display suggesting the control period of the special state is displayed, interest in the game can be enhanced.

As described above, the characteristic portion 057IW includes the following inventions.

(1-1) A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, in a state advantageous to the player, and in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) for executing a plurality of unit games (for example, rounds). Controllable advantageous state control means (for example, the part that executes steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100) and normal state after controlling to an advantageous state (for example, low probability / low base state (non-KT state )) More advantageous special state (for example, high probability / low base state (second KT state). It may be a high base state or high probability state.) Controllable special state control means (e.g., game control part for executing steps 057IWS2208 and S2208A in microcomputer 100) and unit game image display means (for example, effect control (a part for executing steps 057IWS8203, S8204, and S1959 in the CPU 120), and the unit game image display means can display the unit game image in a predetermined mode (for example, normal mode) in an advantageous state. It is possible to display a unit game image related to an advantageous state to be controlled next in a specific state (for example, a standby state) different from the predetermined state in the state, and when the special state is controlled to the advantageous state, the unit game image is displayed. Executes a change effect that changes the display mode of the image from a specific mode to a predetermined mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 057IWS8205, so that when controlling from the second KT state to the big hit game state, the display of the round object The mode is changed from the standby mode to the normal mode). According to such a configuration, by displaying the unit game images in both the advantageous state and the special state, it is possible to create a sense of unity between the different states and improve interest.

(1-2) The unit game image display means can display the unit game image in a special mode (for example, damage mode) different from the predetermined mode and the specific mode (for example, effect control When controlling from the second KT state to the jackpot game state by performing step 057IWS8205, the CPU 120 may change the display mode of the round object from the standby mode to the damage mode and then to the normal mode). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the change effect is being executed by the display mode of the unit game image.

(1-3) A specific effect executing means (for example, a part that executes steps 057IWS1950 to S1955 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (eg, opening effect) during execution of one unit game, The unit game image display means may display the unit game image corresponding to the unit game in which the specific effect is executed in a special mode (for example, opening mode) different from the predetermined mode and the specific mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by executing the specific effect, and to make it easier for the player to recognize the unit game in which the specific effect is executed by the display mode of the unit game image.

(1-4) A specific area through which game media can pass (for example, passage gate 41) is provided, and the advantageous state control means determines an advantageous state based on the game media passing through the specific area after the change effect is executed. (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S121), and the unit game image display means can control unit The display mode of the game image may be changed from the predetermined mode to the special mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform step 057IWS9712F when step 057IWS9706 is Y). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the advantageous state has started by the display mode of the unit game image.

(1-5) During execution of one unit game, specific effect execution means (for example, , a part that executes steps 057IWS1950 to S1955 in the effect control CPU 120), and the unit game image display means is a specific effect that notifies that it is controlled to a special state after the advantageous state ends (for example, a success pattern When the opening effect) is executed, the unit game image related to the advantageous state to be controlled next can be displayed in a specific mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 057IWS1950 to S1959). may be According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance interest by executing the specific effect, and it is possible to notify by the unit game image that the special state will be controlled after the end of the advantageous state.

(1-6) The unit game image display means, when a special condition is established during the special state (for example, the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol and is stopped and displayed during the second KT state), the normal effect mode ( For example, the number of second round objects (for example, 10) is inherited and the first round object is displayed) A different production mode (for example, the number of second round objects (for example, 10) is not inherited, and the number 9-33). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the special condition has been established by the effect mode of the change effect.

(1-7) The special state control means provides a first special state (eg, low probability/high base state (first KT state)) more advantageous to the player than the normal state (eg, low probability/low base state). , a second special state (for example, high probability/low base state (second KT state)) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 can control the step 057IWS2207 to S2214), and after finishing the second special state, it is possible to control the first special state for a predetermined period (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 generates a 10R normal jackpot during the second KT state When the 2nd KT state is ended by doing so, the low-probability/high base state (1st KT state) is maintained until the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot game based on the 10R normal jackpot. ), predetermined display means capable of displaying a predetermined display suggesting a predetermined period (for example, count display 057IW102), and effect execution means capable of executing a change effect to change the display mode of the predetermined display (FIG. 9- 35 and FIGS. 9-36), and the effect executing means changes to a predetermined mode different from the normal mode after displaying a predetermined display in the normal mode when being controlled to the second special state. The first change effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-35 (A) to (C), the count display 057IW102 of 100 times is displayed in normal color (white in this example), and the display color of the count display 057IW102 is The normal color is changed to gray, and the standby display 057IW103 is displayed superimposed on the count display 057IW102), and when the second special state ends and the control is performed to the first special state, a predetermined display is performed. is changed from the predetermined mode to the normal mode (e.g., the erasing effect of erasing the waiting display 057IW103 shown in FIGS. 9-36 (E) and (F) is executed, and the count display 057IW102 is displayed An effect in which the color is changed from gray to a normal color (white in this example) may be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance interest in the game when the display suggesting the control period of the special state is displayed.

(2-1) A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, in a state advantageous to the player, and in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) for executing unit games (for example, rounds) a plurality of times. Controllable advantageous state control means (for example, the part that executes steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100) and normal state after controlling to an advantageous state (for example, low probability / low base state (non-KT state )) Special state more advantageous than (for example, high probability / low base state (second KT state)) controllable special state control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, step 057IWS2208, S2208A part that executes ) and unit game image display means capable of displaying a unit game image (for example, round object) corresponding to each of a plurality of unit games (for example, a portion for executing steps 057IWS8203, S8204, and S1959 in the effect control CPU 120 ), and a specific effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps 057IWS1950 to S1955 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, an opening effect), and the specific effect is executed as a unit game There are a specific unit game (for example, opening round) and a predetermined unit game (for example, normal round) different from the specific unit game. , as unit game images, a specific unit game image (for example, a round object in an open mode) indicating that it corresponds to a specific unit game, and a predetermined unit game image (for example, a normal mode) that indicates that it corresponds to a predetermined unit game round object), and a plurality of display modes including a first mode (e.g., first opening mode) and a second mode (e.g., second opening mode) different from the first mode The specific unit game image can be displayed in either mode, and the specific unit game image of the second mode is displayed more than the specific unit game executed as the predetermined unit game among the plurality of unit games. It is likely to be displayed corresponding to the specific unit game executed as the later specific unit game (for example, the opening effect of the success pattern is likely to be executed in the late round (see FIG. 9-27 (C)), and the second The open state round object is characterized in that it is likely to be displayed corresponding to the round in which the success pattern opening effect is executed (see FIG. 9-27 (D))). do. According to such a configuration, it becomes clear which unit game is to execute the specific effect, and even when the specific effect is executed in a plurality of unit games, player confusion can be prevented.

(2-2) The unit game image display means changes the unit game image corresponding to the one unit game to an end mode (eg, completion mode) when the one unit game ends (eg, effect control CPU 120 may execute step 057 IWS 1901A). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the end of the unit game.

(2-3) The unit game image display means changes the specific unit game image corresponding to the one specific unit game to a predetermined unit game image after the specific effect is completed in the one specific unit game (for example, effect control CPU 120 may execute step 057 (IWS 1957). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the end of the specific effect.

(2-4) The unit game image display means can display the unit game image corresponding to the unit game being executed in a mode with special display (for example, effect display) (for example, effect control CPU 120 may execute step 057 IWS1901B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize how many times the unit game is being executed.

(2-5) The unit game image display means can display a plurality of specific unit game images of the first mode corresponding to each of a plurality of specific unit games (for example, a plurality of round objects can be displayed in the first opening). mode), and a second number (for example, 3) that is larger than the first number than the case where the first number (for example, 2) of the specific unit game image of the first mode is displayed It may be possible that the ratio of being controlled to the special state after the end of the advantageous state is higher when the specific unit game image of one mode is displayed (see FIG. 9-27(B)). According to such a configuration, the number of displayed specific unit game images in the first mode suggests whether or not the special state is to be controlled, so that the interest can be improved.

(2-6) The specific effect executing means does not execute the specific effect in the first unit game after being controlled in an advantageous state, and the unit game image display means specifies the unit game image corresponding to the first unit game. The unit game image may not be displayed (for example, one round is not determined as the execution timing of the opening effect (see FIG. 9-27(B))). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the presentation.

(2-7) The specific effect execution means does not execute the specific effect in the unit game following the unit game that executed the specific effect (for example, the rounds before and after the round determined as the execution timing of one opening effect, It is also possible that the execution timing of other opening presentations is not determined). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the presentation.

(2-8) When the unit game image display means displays the specific unit game image corresponding to the specific unit game executed as the predetermined unit game in the second mode, the specific unit game is executed as the specific unit game. The specific unit game image corresponding to the specific unit game is not displayed in the first mode (for example, if the round object of the round corresponding to the second opening effect is displayed in the second opening mode, it corresponds to the third round The round object of the round to be opened may not be displayed in the first opening mode). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

(3-1) A gaming machine that is controllable to an advantageous state (eg, jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to a player, and is a specific area (eg, passage gate 41) through which game media (eg, game balls) can pass. and, after a predetermined condition (for example, stop displaying the jackpot symbol in the second KT state) is established, advantageous state control means (for example, game A part that executes steps S122 to S125 in the control microcomputer 100) and a production execution means (for example, production control CPU 120 , step 057IWS925 to set the effect and step 057IWS930, S8105), and the effect executing means sets a specific period ( For example, in the gate passage waiting period), it is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, effect history display effect) that makes it possible to specify the effect related to the establishment of the predetermined condition among the effects executed before the predetermined condition is satisfied. (For example, the part which performs step 057IWS9705F in CPU120 for production|presentation control) is characterized. According to such a configuration, it is possible to check the effect that has been executed without interrupting the game, and to improve the interest.

(3-2) The effect executing means performs a first effect (for example, a specific mode advance notice effect (second cut-in mode to third cut-in mode cut-in effects, second dialogue mode to third 3-line mode dialogue effect, second group mode to third group mode group announcement effect)) and second effect (for example, non-specific mode announcement effect (first cut-in mode cut-in effect, first dialogue mode It is also possible to execute a plurality of types of effects including dialog effects and group announcement effects in the first group mode), and to execute a notification effect that makes it possible to specify that the first effect has been executed. . According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that the first effect has been executed, and to improve interest.

(3-3) Equipped with detection means (for example, push button 31B) capable of detecting the action of the player, and the effect execution means executes the notification effect when the action of the player is detected by the detection means in a specific period. It is possible (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform step 057IWS9705F when it is Y in step 057IWS9705E). According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed according to the intention of the player, and the interest can be improved.

(3-4) The effect execution means provides a specific display (for example, the characters "Character B", " It is also possible to execute a notification effect in which the characters of "Serif C" and the characters of "Group C") are displayed in the order in which the related effects were executed (see FIG. 9-34). According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

(3-5) The effect executing means, after a specific condition different from the predetermined condition (for example, stop-displaying the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol in the normal state) is established, and the game medium passes through the specific area. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 may not perform step 057IWS9705F if Y in step 057IWS9705D). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

(3-6) Special effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 057IWS9705C) capable of executing a special effect (for example, setting suggestion effect) different from the notification effect in a specific period. good too. According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine 2... Game board 3... Frame for game machine 4A, 4B... Special symbol display device 5... Image display device 6A... Winning ball device 6B... Variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R... Speaker 9 ... Frame LED
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10... General winning port 11... Main board 12... Performance control board 13... Sound control board 14... LED control board 15... Relay board 17... Special variable winning ball device 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting Mouth switch 23... First count switch 24... Second count switch 30... Ball-hitting handle 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 32... Movable body 41... Pass gate 100... Microcomputer for game control 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

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A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling the advantageous state in which the player is in an advantageous state and executes the unit game a plurality of times;
special state control means capable of controlling to a special state more advantageous than the normal state after controlling to the advantageous state;
unit game image display means capable of displaying unit game images corresponding to each of a plurality of unit games;
and a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect,
As a unit game, there are a specific unit game in which the specific effect is executed, and a predetermined unit game different from the specific unit game,
The specific unit game is multiple times in the advantageous state,
The unit game image display means is
In the advantageous state, a unit game image can be displayed in a predetermined manner that can specify the number of unit games in the advantageous state being controlled, and in the special state, in a manner different from the predetermined manner, and then controlled a unit game image related to the advantageous state to be controlled next in a specific manner that can specify the number of unit games in the advantageous state to be controlled;
As the unit game images of the predetermined mode, it is possible to display a specific unit game image indicating that it corresponds to a specific unit game and a predetermined unit game image that indicates that it corresponds to the predetermined unit game,
The specific unit game image can be displayed in any one of a plurality of display modes including a first mode and a second mode different from the first mode,
The specific unit game image of the second aspect is a specific unit executed as a unit game of a specific time later than a specific unit game executed as a unit game of a predetermined time among a plurality of unit games. A gaming machine characterized by being easily displayed in correspondence with games.

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