JP7140632B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

In the pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started by the variable display means based on the winning of a game ball in the starting winning hole. If it is, a "jackpot (advantageous state)" occurs. It should be noted that the derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round.

In such a game machine, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel, and the identification information for presentation (decoration) corresponding to the first identification information or the second identification information There was one that performed variable display of the pattern). For example, during the variable display of the performance identification information corresponding to the first identification information, the identification information corresponding to the performance identification information is switched from the first identification information to the second identification information, and the performance identification information corresponding to the second identification information is switched from the first identification information to the second identification information. There is one that displays a display result of variable display of identification information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, there is a suggestion as to whether or not control is performed in an advantageous state by operating a movable body during variable display of performance identification information (see Patent Document 2, for example).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-209401 (Fig. 13) Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-188548 (Figs. 47 to 50)

However, if control is executed to switch the identification information corresponding to the identification information for presentation during the variable display of the identification information for presentation, the display result of the identification information for presentation corresponding to any of the identification information is derived. It is not preferable because it becomes unclear whether or not it is correct, and the player may misunderstand. In addition, in a game machine having a movable body that operates in response to variable display of performance identification information, the movement of the movable body makes it difficult to recognize the display result of identification information that does not correspond to performance identification information. There was a fear that it would be lost.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent difficulty in recognizing the display result of the identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for presentation due to the operation of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for presentation. The purpose is to provide gaming machines.

(Means A) A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
a movable body capable of moving between an initial position and an advanced position;
variable display executing means capable of simultaneously executing variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information;
effect variable display means for variably displaying the effect identification information corresponding to one of the first identification information and the second identification information according to the game state;
special identification information control means capable of deriving, to a specific area, special identification information corresponding to identification information that does not correspond to the performance identification information among the first identification information and the second identification information and having lower visibility than the performance identification information; ,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state for a player when a specific result is derived as a display result of variable display of performance identification information or when a special result is derived as special identification information;
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the display result of the variable display of the effective identification information will be a specific result during the variable display of the effective identification information,
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect of moving the movable body in a range including a position overlapping the specific area,
The variable display execution means is
Identification information corresponding to special identification information for deriving a special result over a period longer than the longest period among the variable display periods of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information for which the specific result is not derived as the display result. A variable display is possible,
The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving a special result can be executed over a period longer than the longest period of the return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position. ,
After the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for performance is completed, a special performance informing that a special result is derived as the special identification information can be executed without accompanying the movement of the movable body. It is characterized by further comprising a special effect executing means.
Furthermore, (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game, and includes an operable movable body (for example, movable body 32) and first identification information (for example, first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (e.g., second special symbol) can be executed in parallel variable display execution means (e.g., game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) part for executing steps S25A and S25B in) and the performance identification information corresponding to either the first identification information or the second identification information according to the game state (for example, in the first special symbol in the non-KT state Correspondingly, the decorative design is variably displayed by executing the variable display means for effect (for example, steps S170 to S173 in the effect control CPU 120) that variably displays the decorative design corresponding to the second special design in the KT state. part), and identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for production out of the first identification information and the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state). Special identification information control means (for example, for effect control Step 074 IWS341, S342 in CPU 120 executes steps 074IWS341, S342 to perform variable display of small patterns) and a specific result (for example, a big hit pattern of a decorative pattern) as a display result of variable display of the identification information for production is derived, Or when a special result (for example, a big hit pattern of small symbols) is derived as special identification information, an advantageous state control means (for example, game control The part that executes steps S122 to S125 in the microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) and the display result of the variable display of the performance identification information during the variable display of the performance identification information are the specific results. Suggestive effect execution means (for example, a part that executes steps 074IWS927C, S930, and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestive effect (for example, a role announcement effect) that suggests that , It is possible to execute a suggestive effect to operate the movable body in a range including a position overlapping the specific area (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can The variable display execution means can execute the variable display execution means for changing the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for production from which the specific display is not derived as the display result. The longest period (for example, the first variation pattern in the non-KT state) of the display period (for example, the variation time of the deviation variation of the first special symbol in the non-KT state, the variation time of the deviation variation of the second special symbol in the KT state) Variation time corresponding to #03 (variation content: loss of reach B): 40 seconds, variation time corresponding to second variation patterns #09, #18, #24 in KT state (variation content: loss): 2 minutes) Over a long period of time, it is possible to execute variable display of identification information corresponding to special identification information that derives special display (for example, second variation pattern # 03 in non-KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 5 minute), the first variation pattern #50 in the KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes)), variable display of identification information corresponding to variable display of identification information for production After completion, a special effect that notifies that a special result is derived as special identification information can be executed without the movement of the movable body (for example, in the non-KT state in the effect control CPU 120 A shutter performance is started at the start of the variation of the first special symbol next to the start of the big hit variation of the second special symbol, and the variation of the second special symbol next to the start of the big hit variation of the first special symbol is started in the KT state. It is characterized by further comprising a part that sometimes starts a shutter effect). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from becoming difficult to recognize due to the action of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information.

(Means 2) In means 1, the movable body and the special result are controlled so as not to overlap each other (for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147, so that the role announcement performance is performed according to the variation of the corresponding special symbol. When the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state of being performed (the state in which the movable body 32 is positioned at the advance position), the announcement performance of the role product is interrupted and the movable body 32 is moved to the retracted position. For example, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform step 074IWS927A when it is Y in step 074IWS922, so that during the execution of the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol, the role is changed according to the variation of the corresponding special symbol. It is also possible to do not perform the object announcement production.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from becoming difficult to recognize due to the action of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information.

(Means 3) In means 2, variable display of identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived (for example, the second special symbol big hit variation in the non-KT state, the first special symbol big hit variation in the KT state ) is started, the limiting means for limiting the movement of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for production (for example, by executing step 074IWS8147 in the production control CPU 120, according to the variation of the corresponding special symbol When the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in a state where the role announcement performance is being performed (the state where the movable body 32 is positioned at the advanced position), the role announcement performance is interrupted and the movable body 32. Also, for example, in the effect control CPU 120, by not performing step 074IWS927A when it is Y in step 074IWS922, during the execution of the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol, the corresponding special It is also possible to provide a part that does not perform the character object announcement effect according to the variation of the pattern. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook special results.

(Means 4) In means 3, when the movable body is operated in the suggestive effect, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started, (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147 to perform a state in which a character product announcement effect is being performed in accordance with a change in the corresponding special symbol (the movable body 32 is positioned at the advanced position. When the big hit fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state of the state), the character product announcement effect is interrupted and the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position. By changing the range to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, it may be controlled so that the movable body 32 is not superimposed on the big hit small design corresponding to the non-corresponding special design. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to miss special results.

(Means 5) In means 4, when the movable body is operated in the suggestive effect and the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started, the restricting means , and moves the movable body to the initial position (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147 so that the character object announcement effect is performed in accordance with the variation of the corresponding special symbol. When the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state where the movable body 32 is in the advanced position (the state in which the movable body 32 is positioned at the advanced position), the announcement performance of the role product is interrupted and the movable body 32 is moved to the retreat position (equivalent to the initial position) ) to control the movement.). According to such a configuration, by returning the movable object to the origin, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the special result.

(Means 6) In the means 5, the variable display execution means sets the longest period of the return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position It is possible to execute variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information that derives the special display over a period longer than the required period of 2 seconds until moving from to the retracted position (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , as the second special symbol jackpot variation in the non-KT state or the first special symbol jackpot variation in the KT state, variation of the variation pattern having a variation time longer than 2 seconds can be executed (Fig. 9-2 to Fig. 9-2) See 9-4))). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to miss special results.

(Means 7) In any one of means 2 to 6, light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, frame LED 9) and light emission control means capable of controlling light emission of the light emitting means when the movable body is operated (for example, A part that executes step 074IWS8105 in the effect control CPU 120), and the light emission control means limits the light emission of the light emitting means when the movement of the movable body is restricted by the limit means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may be a portion where step 074IWS8105 is not executed if step 074IWS8140 is Y. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

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 a big-hit probability and a small-hit probability, and explanatory drawing which shows a big-hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is an explanatory view for explaining the release pattern of the variable winning ball device and the special variable winning ball device in the KT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the production|presentation control command. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st fluctuation pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special design variation process. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st special design stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special design normal process. It is a flow chart showing a second special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special design stop process. It is a flow chart which shows a role product control normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a gate passage waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during big-hit opening. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows small hit end processing. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining how to transition the game state. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of the production|presentation control main process in the characteristic part 074IW. 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; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table for execution of performance announcement of a role product; It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart in the case of being controlled by a big hit based on a 2nd special design fluctuation|variation in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display for every timing in the case of being controlled by a big hit based on a 2nd special design fluctuation|variation in a normal state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the time chart in the case of being controlled by a big hit based on a 2nd special design fluctuation|variation in a normal state in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the second special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol varies depending on the type of big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit", If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the big winning symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-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 the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Description on Characteristic Portion 074IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 074IW will be described. First, the game state in this characterizing portion 074IW will be described. First, the game state in this characterizing portion 074IW 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 074IW, 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.

Further, in this characteristic portion 074IW, the time required for the game ball to reach the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41 is set to 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 074IW 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. The time from passing through the gate 41 until the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is 0.5 seconds, and the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B after passing through the passage gate 41. Since it is shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the required time until the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the first KT state, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state, the one game ball passes through the passage gate 41. game balls can win prizes in the variable winning ball device 6B as they are.

In addition, the movable body 32 moves from the retracted position (the position shown in FIG. 9-33 (1)) at the top of the image display device 5 to the advanced position (the position shown in FIG. 9-33 ( 2) to the position shown in )). The movable body 32 requires a movement time of two seconds to move from the advanced position to the retracted position as the initial position. Therefore, the upper limit of the time required for the movable body 32 to return to the origin (moving from an arbitrary position to the retracted position) is two seconds.

(big hit probability, small hit probability)
FIG. 9-1(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the big-hit probability and the small-hit probability.

First, the big-hit probability and the small-hit probability in the non-variable state (low probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the non-variable state (low probability state), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the jackpot probability is "235/65536", and the small hit probability is It is "6298/65536". In addition, in the non-probability variable state (low probability state), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "235/65536" and the small hit probability is "62986/65536".

Next, the big hit probability and the small hit probability in the variable probability state (high probability state) will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the variable probability state (high probability state), when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the jackpot probability is "2350/65536", and the small hit probability is " 6298/65536”. Also, in the variable probability state (high probability state), when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the big hit probability is "2350/65536" and the small hit probability is "62986/65536".

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

In addition, in FIG. 9-1 (A), the probability of hitting the small hit probability is the same in the probability state (high probability state) and the non-probability state (low probability state), and the probability of losing is different, but the probability state (high probability state) ), as the jackpot probability increases with respect to the non-variable state (low-probability state), the small-hit probability may be reduced compared to the non-variable state (low-probability state), and the odds of losing may be matched.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 9-1(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a 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 should be a jackpot pattern, the types of jackpots are determined as "2R normal jackpot", "2R probability variable jackpot", and " This is a table referred to for determining any of the 6R normal jackpot, the 6R probability variable jackpot, and the 10R probability variable jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in this characteristic portion 074IW, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, it is determined as "10R probability variable big hit" with a probability of 9%, and a probability of 56%. is determined as a "6R probability variable jackpot", and determined as a "6R normal jackpot" with a probability of 35%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), in this characteristic portion 074IW, when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, it is determined with a probability of 10% that it is a "10R probability variable big hit", and 50% A ``6R probability variable jackpot'' is determined with a probability of , a ``2R probability variable jackpot'' is determined with a probability of 5%, and a ``2R normal jackpot'' is determined with a probability of 35%.

"10R probability variable jackpot" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 16 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game state ends. In addition, "6R probability variable jackpot" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 6 rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game state ends. In addition, "2R probability variable jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to the jackpot game state of two rounds and shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game state is completed.

"6R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls to a jackpot game state of 6 rounds and shifts to a low probability state after the jackpot game state ends. A "2R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a two-round jackpot game state and controlled to a low-probability state after the jackpot game state ends.

In this characteristic part 074IW, in the case of "10R probability variable jackpot", "6R probability variable jackpot" and "6R normal jackpot", a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses in each round of the jackpot game. Until a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls wins, the big winning holes are controlled to be open, and up to 10 big winning holes can be won in each round. On the other hand, in the case of the ``2R probability variable jackpot'' and the ``2R normal jackpot'', the big prize opening is controlled to be open only for a short period of time (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the jackpot game. The number of prizes that can be won in each round is about 2 to 3.

In addition, in this characteristic part 074IW, when the big win game is finished, it is controlled to the first KT state, the second KT state or the non-KT state according to the game state before the big win game and the kind of the big win. How the game state transitions after the jackpot game will be described later (see FIGS. 9-20).

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns (variation times) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in this characterizing portion 074IW. EXT shown in FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4 is the second byte data of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

In the example shown in FIGS. 9-2 to 9-4, 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 variable display of the first special symbol, if it is in the non-KT state (low probability/non-KT state), the first special symbol variation pattern for non-KT time shown in FIG. 9-2 (A) A table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-2(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), in FIG. 9-2 (B) The first special symbol variation pattern table for KT shown is selected and the variation pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-2(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. 9-3 (C) A table is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-3(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 part 074IW, 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 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), even if the second special symbol is displayed in a non-KT state, the fluctuation time is extremely lengthened and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is increased. By lowering , the frequency of occurrence of small hits is rather reduced, thereby preventing a situation in which an attempt is made to acquire prize balls by small hits even in the non-KT state. In addition, in this characteristic part 074IW, 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.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), when the second special symbol is displayed in a 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 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability/first KT state is ended. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of variations since. In this case, if the variation display of the first variation is to be executed, the second special symbol variation pattern table for the low probability/first KT and the first variation shown in FIG. 9-3 (D) is selected and varied. A pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (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. 9-3 (D), when it is determined that the first variation in the low probability/first KT state is a failure, the variation time is 5 seconds and the shortened variation is the second variation pattern # 04. 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 074IW, 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 074IW, 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 6R normal jackpot or 2R 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. 9-3 ( 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. 9-3 (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. 9-3 (E), when it is determined that the 2nd to 49th fluctuations of the low probability / 1st KT state are missed, the fluctuation time is 5 seconds and the short fluctuation second fluctuation pattern # 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 a shorter variation time of 1 second. It may be determined to be the second variation pattern #11 of shortening variation. On the other hand, when determining a small hit as the 2nd to 49th variations in the low probability/1st KT state, the second variation pattern #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 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 2nd to 49th variations in the low probability/1st KT state, the second variation pattern #13 with reach is determined.

In addition, after finishing the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot that triggered the low probability/1KT state, the 50th change display (that is, the final change in the low probability/1KT state) is executed. If so, the second special symbol variation pattern table for low probability/first KT and 50th variation shown in FIG. 9-3 (F) is selected to determine the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (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 074IW, 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. 9-3 (F), when it is determined that the 50th variation of the low probability/1st KT state is a loss or a small hit, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "Chance time is over!" 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. 9-3 (F), when determining a big hit as the 50th variation of the low probability/1st KT state, the image display device 5 displays characters such as "Chance time is over!" The second variation pattern #16 with a predetermined resurrection display after the end display to be performed is determined.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-2, when the variation display of the first special symbol during the KT state results in a big hit, the first variation pattern #07 with a variation time of 10 seconds is used. 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 characterizing part 074IW, by setting the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation of the first special symbol to a short fluctuation time, the transition to the big hit game state based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol is made before the forced loss occurs frequently. It is configured.

In addition, unlike this characteristic portion 074IW, even when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the big hit variation of the first special symbol, the configuration that does not force the variation of the second special symbol (for example, the first When the second special symbol is fluctuating when the special symbol is stopped, the second special symbol is forcibly removed), the variation time of the first special symbol big hit during the KT state. may be a long variable time (eg, 1 minute). This is a case in which a big hit occurs immediately after the transition to the second KT state due to the variation display of the first special symbol. You will not be able to receive any profits from small wins. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the first special symbol jackpot in the KT state is set to a long fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute), even in such a case, there is enough time to generate at least multiple small hits. (eg, 1 minute).

When executing the variable display of the second special symbol, in the case of the high probability/1st KT state, the fluctuation after finishing the jackpot game based on the 6R probability variable jackpot that triggered the high probability/1st KT state. A variation pattern table is selected according to the number of times. 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. 9-4 (G) is selected and varied. A pattern is determined. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (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/1st 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. 9-4(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 6R probability variation jackpot that triggered the high probability/1st KT state, the high probability shown in FIG. 9-4 (H) A second special symbol variation pattern table for probability/first KT and second and subsequent variations is selected to determine a variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (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. 9-4 (I) is A variation pattern is determined upon selection. As shown in FIG. 9-4 (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. .

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (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 addition, in the example shown in the characteristic part 074IW, the configuration is such that a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is performed in the first KT state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is performed in the second KT state with a high probability. Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured such that a shortening variation of 5 seconds or 1 second is performed in the case of a low probability state, and a shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is performed in the case of a high probability state.

Next, the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the KT state will be described. FIG. 9-5 shows the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the case of a small hit. 9-5(1) shows the opening patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the first KT state, and FIG. 9-5(2) shows the variable winning ball device in the second KT state. 6B and the opening patterns of the special variable winning ball device 17 are shown.

First, the release pattern of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the 1KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5(1). As shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display device 20 executes a variable display of normal symbols, When it is determined to be a normal pattern hit, the winning pattern is derived and displayed on the normal pattern display device 20, and when it is determined to be a loss, the lost pattern is derived and displayed on the normal pattern display device 20.例文帳に追加In this characteristic portion 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the variation time of normal symbols is set to 0.2 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying winning symbols and losing symbols is set to 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning pattern is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), after the pattern fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process of 0.1 second is set. After a lapse of time, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and a game ball can enter the second starting winning hole.

When the game ball wins in the second starting prize opening while the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and when it is decided to make a small hit, A small winning symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, when the small winning pattern is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball wins in the special winning opening. (However, in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened only for a very short 0.2 seconds, so winning can hardly be expected). However, in the 1KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5(1), the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side is as short as 0.2 seconds, 0.8 seconds or 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, 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, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), after finishing the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B, the following normal symbol can be opened. It is after at least 0.5 seconds, which is the total of 0.2 seconds of fluctuation time, 0.2 seconds of design determination time, and 0.1 seconds of pre-processing time for opening the second start winning opening, has passed. Therefore, in this characteristic portion 074IW, 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 074IW, in the first KT state, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbol is not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state because After 0.5 seconds, which is the total of the normal symbol fluctuation time 0.2 seconds, the symbol determination time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-processing time 0.1 seconds, and the game ball It is configured to take about 0.6 seconds from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. As described above, in the first KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the state where the normal symbols are not changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to be in the open state is more The variable winning ball device 6B is already opened because the time from the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 to the arrival of the game ball at the variable winning ball device 6B is shorter than the time when the game ball normally does not change the pattern. The game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B when it is controlled to the state. Therefore, in the 1KT state, a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state in which the normal symbols are not changed easily wins the variable winning ball device 6B.

Next, the release patterns of the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 17 in the 2KT state will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5(2). As shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the normal symbol display device 20 performs a variable display of normal symbols, When it is determined to be a normal pattern hit, the winning pattern is derived and displayed on the normal pattern display device 20, and when it is determined to be a loss, the lost pattern is derived and displayed on the normal pattern display device 20.例文帳に追加In this characteristic portion 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the variation time of normal symbols is set to 1.0 seconds, and the symbol determination time for deriving and displaying winning symbols and losing symbols is set to 0.2 seconds. ing. Then, when the winning pattern is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), after the pattern fixing time of 0.2 seconds has elapsed, the time before the second start winning opening opening process is set to 2.6 seconds. After a lapse of time, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole.

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

In the second KT state, unlike the first KT state, the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B is as short as 0.2 seconds. In addition, in the characteristic portion 074IW, in the second KT state, the interval period (closing period) after the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B is at least 3.8 seconds (ordinary design fluctuation time 1.0 seconds + design determination time 0). A relatively long period of 0.2 seconds + 2.6 seconds before the second start winning opening processing is ensured. Therefore, in the second KT state, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B on the upstream side is short and the interval period (closing period) is long. A game ball easily enters a special variable winning ball device 17 on the downstream side and easily enters a special winning hole. However, in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened only for an extremely short 0.2 seconds, so even in the 2KT state, the winning of game balls into the special winning opening can hardly be expected.

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

In addition, in the present characteristic portion 074IW, in the second KT state, after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in a state where the normal symbols are not changed, the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state because After 3.8 seconds, which is the total of the normal pattern fluctuation time 1.0 seconds, the pattern confirmation time 0.2 seconds, and the second start winning opening pre-processing time 2.6 seconds, and the game ball It is configured to take about 0.6 seconds from passing through the passage gate 41 to reaching the variable winning ball device 6B. As described above, in the second KT state, the time from when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the state where the normal symbols are not changed to when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the open state is more The variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state because it is longer than the time from when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 to when the game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6B in a state where the normal pattern is not changed. The game ball reaches the variable prize winning ball device 6B before being controlled to . Therefore, in the second KT state, it is difficult for a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 in a state in which the normal symbols are not changed to win the variable winning ball device 6B.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 074IW, 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 074IW, the normal symbol fluctuation time and symbol fixing time are the same in the 1st KT state and the 2nd KT state by 0.2 seconds each, and the time before the second start winning opening opening processing is the same. A case has been shown in which the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B is varied by shortening it to 0.1 seconds in the 1KT state and lengthening it to 2.6 seconds in the second KT state, but that is the only aspect. can't For example, by making the variation time and the symbol fixing time different between the first KT state and the second KT state, the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be made different. Further, for example, the time after the second starting winning hole opening process after closing the variable winning ball device 6B is configured to be controllable, and the time after the second starting winning hole opening process is different between the first KT state and the second KT state. The closed period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B may be varied by changing the variable winning ball device 6B. In particular, by shortening the closing period (interval period) of the variable winning ball device 6B in the first KT state by any of the above methods, it is possible to suppress the winning of prizes in the special winning openings in the first KT state. .

As will be described later, in the first KT state, the characteristic portion 074IW controls to the high base state by setting a high base flag indicating the high base state, thereby achieving the high base state shown in FIG. 9-5 (1). In this way, control is performed so that the open time of the variable winning ball device 6B is lengthened. In addition, in the second KT state, by controlling to the low base state without setting the high base flag, as shown in FIG. ing.

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

In addition, in this characteristic portion 074IW, as shown in FIG. 9-5, 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 074IW, 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.

9-6 and 9-7 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. 9-6, 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 specification command (10R probability variation big hit specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is a 10R probability variation jackpot). . Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 3 designation command (6R probability variable jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is a 6R probability variable jackpot. . The command 9004 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 designation command (6R 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 6R normal jackpot. . Command 9005 (H) is an effect control command (display result 5 designation command (2R probability variable jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 2R probability variable jackpot. . The command 9006 (H) is an effect control command (display result 6 designation command (2R normal jackpot designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a 2R normal jackpot. . The command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (display result 7 designation command (small hit designation command)) for designating that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit.

Hereinafter, the display result 1 designation command to the display result 7 designation command may be referred to as display result designation commands. In addition, in this characteristic portion 074IW, 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/6R probability variable big win/6R normal big win/2R probability variable big win/2R normal big win/minor win/losing. A variation pattern command is determined, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol 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.

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 9-6 and FIG. In addition, the effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 9-6 and 9-7 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. 9-8 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 074IWS50A). 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 074IWS51A). 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 074IWS52A).

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 074IWS53A), 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 074IWS54A). That is, each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 is changed to the first reserved memory number=n− Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number is extracted always matches the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It's like That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so the order in which each random number value is extracted can be specified. In this example, each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are The order of extraction is also identifiably preserved.

Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS56A). 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 074IWS57A). 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 midst of a big hit change, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69A without performing the processing after step 074IWS58A. 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 074IWS57A, when the second special symbol is in the midst of a big hit fluctuation, a process of setting a random value (fixed value) as a hit determination random number is performed, and by moving to step 074IWS59A, at the time of starting winning A win may be forcibly determined regardless of which hit determination random number has been obtained.

Further, for example, when the second special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation at step 074IWS57A, without performing the processing of steps 074IWS58A to S63A, a random value (fixed value) is set as a hit determination random number and a small value is set. By performing the hit determination, it may be forcibly lost regardless of which random number for the hit determination was acquired at the time of the start winning.

If the second special symbol is not in the middle of the big hit fluctuation, the game control microcomputer 100 reads out the hit determination random number from the first random number storage buffer (step 074IWS58A), and executes the big hit determination module (step 074IWS59A). 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 074IWS60A), 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 074IWS61A). . Based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the jackpot type is a 10R probability variable jackpot, a 6R probability variable jackpot, or a 6R normal jackpot (step 074IWS62A), the jackpot type is stored (step 074IWS63A), and step 074IWS69A. Move to

Further, when the game control microcomputer 100 does not make a big hit at step 074IWS60A, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a small hit determination module (step 074IWS64A). 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 074IWS65A), 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 074 IWS66A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69A.

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 074IWS69A), and if it is "0", step 074IWS75A. 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 074IWS70A), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 074IWS71A). If the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 074IWS75A. When the value of the high base frequency counter becomes "0", the game control microcomputer 100 resets the high base flag indicating the high base state (step 074IWS72A) and shortens the variable display of the special symbols. Reset the special figure time saving flag indicating that it is under control (step 074IWS73A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS75A.

In this characteristic portion 074IW, as will be described later, the high base flag is set and the number of executions of the variable display in the high base state is managed at a low probability at the end of the jackpot game based on the 6R normal jackpot or the 2R normal jackpot. / is controlled to the high base state (low probability/first KT state) and 50 times of fluctuation display is performed. In the case of the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), when starting the 50th variation display, it is determined as Y in steps 074IWS71A and S71B, and the high base flag is set in steps 074IWS72A and S72B. Along with being reset, step 074IWS73A, step 074IWS73A, S73B also reset the special figure time saving flag, it will shift to the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)).

Then, in step 074IWS75A, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step 074IWS75A). Although not shown, the symbols to be stopped are determined immediately before step 074IWS75A.

In step 074IWS59A, 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. 9-9 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 074IWS1700A). 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. 9-2 (see FIG. 9-4), 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. 9-2 (A) Select the first special symbol variation pattern table for KT (step 074IWS1701A). 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. 9-2 (B) Select the first special symbol variation pattern table for time (step 074IWS1702A).

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 is based on the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 074IWS1701A and S1702A and the variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol determination buffer, Which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 9-2 is to be used is determined (step 074IWS1703A). 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 074IWS1704A).

Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step 074IWS1703A, 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 074IWS1705A), and the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is started (step 074IWS1706A). 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 074IWS1707A).

FIG. 9-10 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 074IWS1120A). 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, one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 4 designation command, display result 7 designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 control to transmit to (step 074IWS1121A).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first variable time timer (step 074IWS1122A), and when the first variable time timer times out (step 074IWS1123A), performs control to transmit the first symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 074 IWS1124A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) (step 074IWS1130A).

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 displaying the big hit symbol (step 074IWS1125A). 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 074IWS1126A). 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 074IWS1127A). . 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 results in a big win, the CPU 103 confirms whether the big win type is a 10R probability variable big hit or a 6R probability variable big hit (step 074IWS1128A). Whether or not the 10R probability variable jackpot or the 6R probability variable jackpot is determined can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step 074IWS63A. If it is a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 6R probability variable jackpot, the process is terminated as it is.

When the second special symbol display device 4B derives and displays the jackpot pattern (Y of step 074IWS1125A), or when the minor hit pattern is derived and displayed (Y of step 074IWS1126A), either the 10R probability variable jackpot or the 6R probability variable jackpot. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed (Y of step 074IWS1127A, N of step 074IWS1128A), the CPU 103 instructs the effect control CPU 120 to display the first forced symbol. Control is performed to transmit the confirmation designation command (step 074IWS1129A). In this case, if the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag and the first small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (step S113A) (step 074IWS1130A).

By executing the processing of steps 074IWS1125A to S1129A, in this characteristic part 074IW, 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 6R 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 in step 074IWS1129A. As a result of the display, control is performed so as to forcibly stop and display the lost pattern.

In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol, the probability variable big hit (in this example, the 10R probability variable big hit or the 6R probability variable big hit) 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 074IWS1128A), but in this case, the variable display of the second special symbol is Based on the small winning, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small winning opening preprocessing (step S126), and the game shifts to the small winning game. Therefore, after the next timer interrupt, step 074IWS1120A is judged as N, the processing of steps 074IWS1121A to S1130A is skipped, and the first variable time timer of step 074IWS1122A is not updated. 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 074IWS1127A). 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. 9-11 is a flow chart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 causes the first special symbol display device 4A to derive and display the stop symbol of the first special symbol (step 074IWS2014A). Incidentally, in this case, if the first compulsory design confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 074IWS1129A 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 074IWS2015A). 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 074IWS2029A). In this characteristic portion 074IW, information output processing (step S23) is executed based on the fact that the jackpot signal output flag is set in step 074IWS2029A, 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 074IWS2016A). Also, the CPU 103 clears the first jackpot flag (step 074IWS2017A).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2018A), and performs control to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2019A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027A.

By executing the processing of steps 074IWS2018A 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 074IWS2015A), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first small hit flag is set (step 074IWS2020A). When the 1st small hit flag is set, control which transmits the small hit start designation command vis-a-vis production control CPU120 is done (step 074IWS2021A). Also, the CPU 103 clears the first small hit flag (step 074IWS2022A). 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 074IWS2026A). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027A.

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 074IWS2027A).

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 074IW, the demonstration display is performed when a specific condition is satisfied. When the winning of the game ball is detected, the execution of the demonstration display being executed may be terminated and left-handed notification may be performed.

FIG. 9-12 is a flow chart showing the second special symbol normal process in the second special symbol process process. The state in which the second special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal process. In addition, when the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value indicating the second special symbol normal processing, there is a state in which the second special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner in the second special symbol display device 4B.

In the second special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first determines whether the value of the character product control process flag indicates the normal character product control process (step S120). Confirm whether or not (step 074IWS50B). 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 second reserved storage number (step 074IWS51B). Specifically, the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is checked. If the second pending memory number is 0, a second customer waiting demonstration display designation command is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS52B).

If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 100 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102, (Step 074IWS53B), the value of the second reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step 074IWS54B). That is, each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 102 is changed to the second reserved memory number=n− Store in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which each random number stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved memory number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It's like That is, in this example, the contents of each storage area are shifted each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, so the order in which each random number value is extracted can be specified.

Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a background designation command corresponding to the current game state to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS56B). It should be noted that the specific method of transmitting the background designation command is the same as the process shown in step 074IWS56A of the first special symbol normal process.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the first special symbol is in the middle of a big hit variation (step 074IWS57B). Concretely, when the first big win flag indicating that the big win will be achieved is set based on the variation display of the first special symbol, it is determined that the first special symbol is in the midst of the big win variation. When it is determined that the first special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69B without performing the processing after step 074IWS58B. Thus, when the variation of the second special symbol is started during the variation of the big hit of the first special symbol, it is forcibly lost regardless of whether or not the judgment value of the big hit is stored.

It should be noted that the method of forcibly detaching is not limited to the one described above. For example, in step 074IWS57B, when the first special symbol is in the midst of a big hit fluctuation, a random number value (fixed value) is set as a hit determination random number, and by moving to step 074IWS59B, any Regardless of whether or not the random number for the hit determination has been obtained, the game may be forcibly lost.

Also, for example, when the first special symbol is in the middle of the big hit fluctuation at step 074IWS57B, the process of steps 074IWS58B to S63B is not performed, and a random number value (fixed value) is set as the random number for hit determination, and a small value is set. By performing the hit determination, it may be forcibly lost regardless of which random number for the hit determination was acquired at the time of the start winning.

If the first special symbol is not in the process of the big hit change, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the hit determination random number from the second random number storage buffer (step 074IWS58B), and executes the big hit determination module (step 074IWS59B). 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 074IWS60B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second big win flag indicating that a big win will be made based on the variation display of the second special symbol (step 074IWS61B). . Based on the hit type determination random number, it is determined whether the jackpot type is a 10R probability variable jackpot, a 6R probability variable jackpot, a 2R probability variable jackpot, or a 2R normal jackpot (step 074IWS62B), and the jackpot type is stored (step 074IWS63B). ), go to step 074IWS69B.

Also, if the game control microcomputer 100 does not make a big hit at step 074IWS60B, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a small hit determination module (step 074IWS64B). 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 074IWS65B), the game control microcomputer 100 sets a second small win flag indicating that a small win will be made based on the variation display of the second special symbol ( step 074IWS66B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS69B.

Next, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the value of the high base number counter is "0" (step 074IWS69B), and if it is "0", proceeds to step 074IWS75B. 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 074IWS70B), It is determined whether or not it has become "0" (step 074IWS71B). If the value of the high base number counter does not become "0", the process proceeds to step 074IWS75B. 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 074IWS72B) and shortens the variable display of the special symbols. Reset the special figure time saving flag indicating that it is under control (step 074IWS73B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS75B.

Then, in step 074IWS75B, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second variation pattern setting process (step 074IWS75B). Although not shown, the symbols to be stopped are determined immediately before step 074IWS75B.

In step 074IWS59B, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit by using either the non-probability-variable big-hit determination table or the probability-variable big-hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

The second variation pattern setting process is the same as the first variation pattern setting process (step S111A) shown in FIG. 9-9. That is, in the first variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, if "first" is read as "second", the second variation pattern process will be described. However, in the second variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first performs the same process as in step 074IWS1700A, 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. 9-3 (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. 9-3 (D) to 9-4 (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. 9-3 (D) Select, if it is the 2nd to 49th variation, select the second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9-3 (E), and if it is the 50th variation, the second 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. 9-4 (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. 9-4 (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. 9-4 (I) is selected.

FIG. 9-13 is a flow chart showing the second special symbol variation process in the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the value of the role product control process flag indicates the normal role product control process (step S120) (step 074IWS1120B). 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, any display result designation command (display result 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, display result 3 designation command, display result 5 designation command, display result 6 designation command, display result 7 designation command) is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS1121B).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second variable time timer (step 074IWS1122B), and when the second variable time timer times out (step 074IWS1123B), performs control to transmit the second symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control CPU 120 ( Step 074 IWS 1124B). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (step 074IWS1130B).

When the second variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first special symbol display device 4A is deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol (step 074IWS1125B). Whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing, It can be determined by confirming whether or not a first big hit flag indicating that a big hit will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol is set.

If the first special symbol display device 4A does not derive and display the big win symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the first special symbol display device 4A derives and displays the small winning symbol (step 074IWS1126B). Whether or not the small winning symbol is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is, for example, the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing. , It can be determined by confirming whether or not a first small hit flag indicating that a small hit will be made based on the variable display of the first special symbol is set. If the first special symbol display device 4A does not derive and display the small winning symbol, the process is terminated as it is.

If the first special symbol display device 4A is deriving and displaying a small winning symbol, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol being executed will result in a big winning (step 074IWS1127B). . It should be noted that whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol being executed will result in a big win can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the second big win flag is set. If the variation display of the second special symbol being executed does not result in a big hit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the variation display of the second special symbol being executed results in a big hit, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit type is a 10R probability variable big hit, a 6R probability variable big hit, or a 2R probability variable big hit (step 074IWS1128B). . Whether or not it is a 10R variable probability big hit, a 6R probability variable big hit, or a 2R probability variable big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the type of big win stored in step 074IWS63B. If it is a 10R probability variable jackpot, a 6R probability variable jackpot, or a 2R probability variable jackpot, the process is terminated as it is.

When the first special symbol display device 4A derives and displays the jackpot pattern (Y of step 074IWS1125B), or when the minor hit pattern is derived and displayed (Y of step 074IWS1126B), the 10R probability variable jackpot, the 6R probability variable jackpot, and When the variable display of the second special symbol that does not result in any of the 2R probability variable jackpots (that is, the 2R normal jackpots) is being executed (Y in step 074IWS1127B, N in step 074IWS1128B), the CPU 103 controls the effect control CPU 120 to transmit the second compulsory pattern confirmation designation command (step 074IWS1129B). In this case, if the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag are set, the CPU 103 resets the second big hit flag and the second small hit flag. Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (step 074IWS1130B).

By executing the processing of steps 074IWS1125B to S1129B, in this characteristic part 074IW, when the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, or when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit. In this case, when the variable display of the second special symbol that results in a normal jackpot (in this example, a 2R normal jackpot) is being executed, the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly stopped, and the first special symbol is displayed. A situation in which a big hit or a small hit occurs at the same time with the second special symbol is prevented. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, when the second special symbol variation display is forced out, the decoration symbol variation is based on the second forced symbol confirmation designation command transmitted in step 074IWS1129B. As a result of the display, control is performed so as to forcibly stop and display the lost pattern.

In addition, in this example, it is a case where the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol. Or 2R probability variation big hit), when the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the second special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see Y in step 074IWS1128B), but in this case, the first special Based on the fact that the variation display of the symbols has become a small win, the value of the accessory control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small win opening preprocessing (step S126), and the game shifts to a small win game. Therefore, after the next timer interrupt, step 074IWS1120B is determined as N, the processing of steps 074IWS1121B to S1130B is skipped, and the second variable time timer of step 074IWS1122B is not updated. Therefore, when the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit and the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes a probability variable big hit is being executed, the second variation time timer is set during the small winning game. is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed. Then, when the small winning game is finished, the value of the accessory control process flag is again updated to a value corresponding to the accessory control normal process (step S120), and the update of the second variable time timer is restarted.

Further, in this example, it is a case where the variation display of the first special symbol becomes a small hit during the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol, and during the variation display of the second special symbol that becomes a loss or a small hit. If there is, the second special symbol variation process is terminated as it is (see N in step 074IWS1127B). Therefore, even when the variation display of the first special symbol results in a small win and the variation display of the second special symbol that results in a loss or a small win is being executed, the second variation is performed during the small win game. When the update of the time timer is interrupted and the variable display of the second special symbol is continuously executed, and the small winning game is finished, the update of the second variable time timer is resumed.

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

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

FIG. 9-14 is a flow chart showing the second special symbol stop processing. In the second special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 causes the second special symbol display device 4B to derive and display the second special symbol stop symbol (step 074IWS2014B). In this case, if the second compulsory design confirmation designation command is transmitted in step 074IWS1129B of the second special design variation process, regardless of the determination result at the start of variation, the second special design is forced as a stop design. Derivation and display of the target missing pattern.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step 074IWS2015B). When the second big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2028B). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the process proceeds to step 074IWS2016B as it is.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot start flag (step 074IWS2016B). Also, the CPU 103 clears the second big hit flag (step 074IWS2017B).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2018B), and performs control to transmit a right-handed lighting start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2019B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027B.

By executing the processing of steps 074IWS2018B and S2019B, in this example, lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started when a big hit is achieved in the variation display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 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.

When the second big hit flag is not set (N of step 074IWS2015B), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second small hit flag is set (step 074IWS2020B). When the 2nd small hit flag is set, control which transmits the small hit start specification command vis-a-vis production control CPU120 is done (step 074IWS2021B). Also, the CPU 103 clears the second small hit flag (step 074IWS2022B).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2023B). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right hitting indicator 26 (step 074IWS2024B), and the right for the effect control CPU 120 Control is performed to transmit a lighting start designation command (step 074IWS2025B).

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 074IWS2026B). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2027B.

By executing the processes of steps 074IWS2024B and S2025B, in this example, lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started when a small hit occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol. That is, in this example, since the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning hole) is provided on the right side of the game area, it is better for the player to perform the right-handed operation during the small winning game. Advantageously, the hit right indicator 26 is lit.

However, in this example, even if a small hit is obtained in the variable display of the second special symbol, the right-handed indicator 26 should already be on during the KT state. Therefore, in this example, by performing the determination processing of step 074IWS2023B, when a small hit occurs in the variation display of the second special symbol during the KT state, the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 is started in duplicate. or a right-handed lighting start designation command is not performed.

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step 074IWS2027B).

FIG. 9-15 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 074IWS2101). 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 074IWS2102). Next, the CPU 103 sets the timer before opening the big winning hole (step 074IWS2103), sets the opening pattern data for round 1 according to the jackpot type (step 074IWS2104), and sets the round number counter indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot to "1". ' is set (step 074 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 074IWS2106).

FIG. 9-16 is a flow chart showing the gate passage waiting process (step S121) in the role product 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 074IWS2501). If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is not input, the process is terminated. If the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is input, the CPU 103, if set, resets the probability variation flag, high base flag, special figure time saving flag, and clears the value of the high base number counter to 0 ( step 074 IWS 2502). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a jackpot start designation command (step 074IWS2503), and sets the value of the role control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 074IWS2504).

In this characteristic portion 074IW, 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. 9-17 is a flow chart showing the process during jackpot opening (step S123) in the role product control process process. In the jackpot opening process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the first count switch 23 is on (step 074IWS2401). If the first count switch 23 is in the ON state, that is, if the game ball that has entered the large winning opening is detected, the CPU 103 determines the winning number for counting the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening. The counter value is incremented by 1 (step 074IWS2402). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a special winning opening winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2403).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 10 (step 074IWS2406). If the value of the winning number counter is 10, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2409. If the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening (step 074IWS2407), and the opening time timer after the subtraction times out. (Step 074IWS2408). If the open time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When the value of the winning number counter is 10 (Y at step 074IWS2406) or when the opening time timer times out (Y at step 074IWS2408), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door. Stop and control the big winning opening to the closed state (step 074IWS2409). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a display command after opening the big winning opening to the effect control CPU 120 (step 074IWS2410). Also, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the round number counter (step 074IWS2411).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot release post-processing (step 074IWS2412).

FIG. 9-18 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 074IWS2200), and when the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2202. 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 074IWS2201), and the process ends.

At step 074IWS2202, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer (step 074IWS2202). 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 074IWS2203). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 074IWS2203), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is a variable probability jackpot (step 074IWS2204). If it is a variable probability jackpot, the CPU 103 sets a variable probability flag and shifts to a variable probability state (high probability state) (step 074IWS2206).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether the type of the jackpot that has ended this time is the 10R probability variable jackpot or the 2R probability variable jackpot (step 074IWS2207). It should be noted that whether or not the 10R probability variable jackpot or the 2R probability variable jackpot can be determined, for example, by confirming the jackpot type stored in step 074IWS63A of the first special symbol normal processing or step 074IWS63B of the second special symbol normal processing. If it is a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 2R probability variable jackpot, the CPU 103 sets a special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2208). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. In the case of a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 2R probability variable jackpot, since the high base flag is not set, the game is controlled to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state).

If it is neither the 10R probability variable jackpot nor the 2R probability variable jackpot, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the type of the jackpot that ended this time is the 6R probability variable jackpot (step 074IWS2209). It should be noted that whether or not the 6R probability variation big hit can be determined by confirming the big hit type stored in step 074IWS63A of the first special symbol normal process and step 074IWS63B of the second special symbol normal process, for example. If it is a 6R probability variable jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 074IWS2210), further sets the special figure time saving flag and shifts to the KT state (step 074IWS2211). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 6R probability variable jackpot, the game is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state).

In the case of a 6R probability variable jackpot, 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 074IWS2502 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 6R probability variable jackpot, it is controlled to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), and since the value of the high base number counter is 0 in the subsequent variation display, It is determined as Y in step 074IWS69A of the first special symbol normal process and step 074IWS69B of the second special symbol normal process, and the subtraction process of the high base number counter of step 074IWS70A and step 074IWS70B 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 not a 6R probability variable jackpot (that is, if it is a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag and shifts to the high base state (step 074IWS2212), and sets the special figure time saving flag. to the KT state (step 074IWS2213). Also, the CPU 103 sets the high base number counter to "50" (step 074IWS2214). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2215. Therefore, in the case of a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot, the game is controlled to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the normal role product control process (step 074IWS2215).

FIG. 9-19 is a flow chart showing a small hit end process (step S128) in the role product control process process. In the small-hit end processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small-hit end display timer is set (step 074IWS2300), and when the small-hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS2302. When the small-hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 causes the small-hit end display timer to display corresponding to the time during which the small-hit end display is performed on the image display device 5 (small-hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 074IWS2301), and the process ends.

At step 074IWS2302, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer (step 074IWS2302). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small-hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small-hit end display time has elapsed (step 074IWS2303). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the small hit end display time has passed (Y of step 074IWS2303), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the special figure time saving flag is set (step 074IWS2304). If the special figure time saving flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the KT state), the CPU 103 checks whether the right-handed indicator 26 is lit (step 074IWS2305). If the right-handed indicator 26 is lit, the CPU 103 performs control to end lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 (step 074IWS2306), and transmits a right-handed lighting end designation command to the effect control CPU 120. Control is performed (step 074IWS2307).

In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol becomes a small hit during the non-KT state, the lighting of the right hand indicator 26 is started at the start of the small winning game (steps 074IWS2023B-S2025B). ), the processing of steps 074IWS2304 to S2307 is executed, so that the lighting of the right-handed indicator 26 ends at the end of the small winning game.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the role product control process flag to a value corresponding to the normal role product control process (step 074IWS2308).

Here, the transition of the game state in this characteristic portion 074IW will be described. FIGS. 9-20 are explanatory diagrams for explaining how the game state transitions in this characteristic portion 074IW. First, in the characteristic portion 074IW, in the low-probability/low-base state (normal state (non-KT state)), the player shoots the game ball aiming at the left side of the game area (left hitting). Therefore, in the normal state, the starting winning to the first starting winning opening mainly occurs, and the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly executed, when a big win occurs in a low probability/low base state, a 10R probability variable big win, a 6R probability variable big win or a 6R normal big win mainly occurs.

As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R probability variable jackpot occurs in the low probability/low base state, after the jackpot game ends, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), The high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 6R variable probability big hit occurs in the low probability/low base state, after the big win game ends, the state is shifted to the high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state) until the next big hit occurs. The high probability/high base state is maintained (see steps 074IWS2204-S2206, S2209-S2211). In addition, when a 6R normal jackpot occurs in the low probability/low base state, after the jackpot game ends, the transition is made to a low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state), and whether the next jackpot will occur. The low-probability/high-base state is maintained until 50 fluctuation displays are completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

After transitioning to the KT state (high-probability/high-base state, low-probability/high-base state, high-probability/low-base state), in this characteristic portion 074IW, the player aims at the right side of the game area. to perform the shooting operation (right hitting) of the game ball. Therefore, in the KT state, the start winning to the second start winning opening is mainly generated, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Further, since the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed, when a big win occurs in the KT state, a 10R probability variable big win, a 6R probability variable big win, a 2R probability variable big win, or a 2R normal big win occurs mainly.

As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 2R probability variable jackpot occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state), the high probability/low base state after the jackpot game ends. (high probability/second KT state), and the high probability/low base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state), after the jackpot game is completed, a transition is made to a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state). , the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204-S2206, S2209-S2211). In addition, in this characteristic portion 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 6R probability variable jackpot is 50% in total (see FIG. 9-1), so once high probability / high When the base state is reached, the high probability/high base state loops at a rate of 50%. In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state), the state shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50-time variation display is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214).

As shown in FIG. 9-20, when a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 2R probability variable jackpot occurs in a 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 hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs in a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), after the jackpot game is completed, a transition is made to a high probability/high base state (high probability/1st KT state). , the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204-S2206, S2209-S2211). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), the state shifts to a low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the low-probability/high-base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs or the 50 times variation display is completed (see steps 074IWS2212 to S2214). In addition, in this characteristic portion 074IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 2R normal jackpot is 35% (see FIGS. 9-1 (D) and (E)). Once in the low-probability/high-base state, the low-probability/high-base state loops at a rate of 35%. In addition, after the 6R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot occurs and the low probability/high base state is reached, if the 50 times of fluctuation display is completed without the next jackpot occurring, see Fig. 9-20. As shown, it shifts to the low probability/low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) (see steps 074IWS69A-S73A, S69B-S73B).

As shown in FIG. 9-20, in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), when a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 2R probability variable jackpot occurs, 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 hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204 to S2208). In addition, in this characteristic part 074IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the probability of the 10R probability variable big hit or the 2R probability variable big hit is 15 when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. % (see FIGS. 9-1(D) and (E)), once the high-probability/low-base state is reached, the high-probability/low-base state loops at a rate of 15%. In addition, when a 6R probability variable jackpot occurs in a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the game transitions to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state) after the end of the jackpot game. , the high probability/high base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see steps 074IWS2204-S2206, S2209-S2211). In addition, when a 2R normal jackpot occurs in a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state), the state shifts 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 074IWS2212 to S2214).

In addition, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variation display of the first special symbol is executed in the low probability / low base state (normal state (non-KT state)) has been described, but the second special symbol changes at a low rate It is also possible that a display is performed. In this case, when a 10R variable probability big hit or a 2R probability variable big win occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 2R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low-probability/high base state (low-probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low-probability/high probability The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 9-20, 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 10R probability variable jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the low probability/high base state (low probability/first KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. may be executed. In this case, when the 10R probability variable jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

Also, in FIG. 9-20, the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in the high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state) has been described, but the variable display of the first special symbol is performed at a low rate. may be executed. In this case, when the 10R probability variable jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/low base state (high probability/second KT state). In addition, when the 6R probability variable jackpot occurs, the state shifts to a high probability/high base state (high probability/first KT state). In addition, when the 6R normal jackpot occurs, it shifts to the low probability/high base state (low probability/1st KT state), and until the next jackpot occurs or 50 times of fluctuation display is completed, the low probability/high probability is reached. The base state will be maintained.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 9-21 is a flow chart showing a specific example of the effect control main processing in the characteristic portion 074IW. In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 9-21, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first small symbol process process after step S76 (step 074IWS341) and executes the second small symbol process process (step 074IWS342). .

In this example, by executing the first small symbol process processing of step 074IWS341 and the second small symbol process processing of step 074IWS342, the variable display of the special symbol is performed on the image display device 5 separately from the variable display of the decorative symbol. In synchronism with , variable display of small symbols (first small symbol synchronized with variable display of the first special symbol, second small symbol synchronized with variable display of the second special symbol) is executed. In this example, the small pattern has a smaller display size than the decorative pattern, and is difficult to see when compared with the decorative pattern. Further, in this example, when the pseudo-run is executed, the pseudo-running chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed once in the variable display of the decoration symbols, and then the re-variation is executed once or more to execute the variable display again. However, as for the variable display of the small symbols, the variable display of the small symbols is continuously executed without temporary stop display or re-variation even when the pseudo-run is executed. Further, in this example, as will be described later, during the variable display of the special symbols, there is a case where a shutter effect for displaying a shutter image on the image display device 5 is executed. As for the variable display of the small symbols, it continues to be visually recognizable even during execution of the shutter effect.

In the characteristic portion 074IW, when a big hit is achieved, the small patterns are stopped and displayed together (when the jackpot pattern of the special pattern is stopped and displayed, the decoration pattern and the small pattern are stopped and displayed in synchronization with the special pattern. and is controlled to the jackpot game state), the stop symbol is determined regardless of which type of jackpot is controlled. As a result, although the player can recognize whether or not it is a big win based on the stop display of the small symbols, it is difficult to recognize which type of big win is controlled.

In the case of a big win, the small symbols may not always be stopped and displayed with symbols that do not indicate the type of the big win. While small patterns are stopped and displayed in patterns suggesting the type of jackpot (for example, odd-numbered patterns in the case of a probability variable jackpot, and even-numbered patterns in the case of a normal jackpot), a big hit is achieved based on the variation of special patterns that do not correspond to decorative patterns. In this case, the small symbols may be stopped and displayed with symbols that do not indicate the type of the big win. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of displaying a big hit type image, which will be described later.

9-22 to 9-24 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main substrate 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 074IWS611). 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 074IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 074IWS613). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 074IWS616), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 074IWS617). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step 074IWS618).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step 074IWS619), 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 074IWS620 ).

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 074IWS621 ), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag corresponding to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 074IWS622). 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 074IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying right-handed display on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 074IWS624). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS625).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 074IWS626), 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 074IWS627). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS628).

In this example, by executing the processing of steps 074IWS624 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 074IWS629), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit start designation command reception flag (step 074IWS630).

If the received effect control command is a small hit end designation command (step 074IWS631), the effect control CPU 120 sets a small hit end designation command reception flag (step 074IWS632).

If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting start designation command (step 074IWS633), the production control CPU 120 sets a right-handed lighting flag indicating that the right-handed notification is performed (step 074IWS633A). Control is performed to start the lighting of the strike notification LED 37 (step 074IWS634).

If the received production control command is a right-handed lighting end designation command (step 074IWS635), the production control CPU 120 resets the right-handed lighting flag indicating that the right-handed notification is performed (step 074IWS635A). Control is performed to end the lighting of the strike notification LED 37 (step 074IWS636).

If the received effect control command is a low-probability/non-KT background designation command (step 074IWS637), 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 074IWS638). Also, if the effect control CPU 120 is set, it resets the first KT state flag indicating the first KT state (step 074IWS639).

If the received effect control command is a low probability/first KT background designation command (step 074IWS640), 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 074IWS641). In addition, the effect control CPU120 sets the first KT state flag (step 074IWS642), and if it is set, a high probability state flag indicating a high probability state and a second KT state flag indicating that it is a second KT state. Reset the 2KT status flag (step 074IWS643).

If the received effect control command is a high probability/first KT background designation command (step 074IWS644), 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 074IWS645). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the first KT state flag (step 074IWS646), and if set, resets the second KT state flag (step 074IWS647).

If the received effect control command is a high probability/second KT background designation command (step 074IWS648), 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 074IWS649). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 sets the high probability state flag and the second KT state flag (step 074IWS650), and if set, resets the first KT state flag (step 074IWS651).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command, or executes a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 074IWS662 ). Then, the process proceeds to step 074IWS611.

In step 074IWS662, 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 074IWS662, 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. 9-25 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 074IWS811). 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, at step 074 IWS 811, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set.

If the variation pattern command is received, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the right-handed lighting flag is set (step 074IWS812). 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 074IWS813). 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 process proceeds to step 074IWS821. 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 074IWS815).

If the right-handed lighting flag is not 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 074IWS814). 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 process proceeds to step 074IWS821. 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 074IWS815).

By executing the processing of steps 074IWS812 to S815, in this characteristic part 074IW, 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.

At step 074IWS821, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command corresponding to a big hit (step 074IWS821). If the command is not a variation pattern command corresponding to a big hit, the variable display start waiting process is terminated as it is. If it is a variation pattern command corresponding to a big hit, the shutter performance is started, and the decoration pattern and the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display and active display) are hidden (step 074IWS822). Then, the shutter effecting flag is set (step 074IWS823), and the variable display start waiting process is terminated. In this way, the shutter performance is started on the condition that the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started.

Here, the shutter performance will be described. In this characterizing part 074IW, as described above, when it is in the non-KT state, the variable display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when it is in the KT state, the second special symbol is displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the variable display is executed, but since it is configured to be able to fluctuate the first special pattern and the second special pattern in parallel, it corresponds to the decorative pattern. A big hit may occur based on the variation of the special symbols (the second special symbol in the non-KT state and the first special symbol in the KT state) that are not in the KT state. Therefore, a special symbol that does not correspond to the decoration symbol in the controlled game state (hereinafter, may be referred to as "non-corresponding special symbol") is triggered by the start of the jackpot variation, and the controlled game state Regardless of whether or not the special pattern corresponding to the decorative pattern in A shutter effect is performed in which the shutter image is displayed so as to close from the left end and right end of the image display device 5 to the center. This shutter performance ends at the timing when the big win game state is started (the timing when the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big win symbol and the game ball passes through the passage gate 41).

When the big win is achieved based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol (when the big win is achieved based on the variation of the first special symbol in the non-KT state, when the big win is achieved based on the variation of the second special symbol in the KT state) , suggesting which type of jackpot to control However, if a big hit is achieved based on the variation of the non-corresponding special symbols (if a big hit is achieved based on the variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state, a big hit is achieved based on the variation of the first special symbol in the KT state). In case), since the decorative pattern corresponding to the non-corresponding special pattern is not displayed, the suggestive effect is not performed. Therefore, in the case of a big hit based on the fluctuation of the non-corresponding special symbol, when the shutter effect is performed, during the effect in the big hit game state, the effect corresponding to the controlled big hit type (jackpot indicating the big hit type Effect of displaying the type image).

In addition, during the shutter effect, the small patterns (first small pattern, second small pattern) are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the special pattern, and display corresponding to variable display (active display, pending display). is hidden.

In addition, during the period from when the non-corresponding special symbol is displayed as a jackpot symbol to when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, an operation prompting image prompting the game ball to hit the right area and the passage gate 41 is superimposed on the gate image. is what is displayed.

If the variation pattern command is not received in step 074IWS811, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effecting flag indicating that the shutter effect is being executed is set (step 074IWS816).

At step 074 IWS816, if the shutter rendering flag is not set, the variable display start waiting process is terminated. When the shutter effecting flag is set, it is determined whether or not the determination command reception flag is set (step 074IWS817). The case where the determination command reception flag is set in step 074 IWS817 is the case where the variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is stopped while the shutter performance is being executed and the corresponding special symbol is not being variably displayed.

When the confirmation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes on the shutter image a right-handed image prompting a right-handed operation that performs a shooting operation aiming at the right side of the game area, and immediately after that, passes A gate passage promoting image for prompting the game ball to pass through the gate 41 is displayed superimposed on the right hitting image (step 074IWS818). Then, a stop symbol display flag 1, which will be described later, is set (step 074IWS819), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 074IWS820).

FIG. 9-26 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 whether or not the flag during shutter effect is set (step 074IWS922), and when it is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS932.

If the shutter effecting flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decoration pattern according to the result of the variable display (step 074IWS923). In step 074 IWS923, when the display result 1 designation command is received (when it is determined to be lost), the effect control CPU 120 has only the left, middle, and right decorative patterns that do not match at all, or only the left and right decorative patterns. A combination of matching reach-losing symbols is determined. When a display result 2 designating command is received (when a 10R probability variable big hit is determined), a combination of patterns in which left, middle and right decoration patterns are odd number patterns and are aligned with the pattern '7' is determined. When a display result 3 designating command is received (when 6R probability variable big hit is determined), a combination of patterns in which left, middle and right decoration patterns are odd number patterns other than "7" is determined. In addition, when the display result 5 designation command is received (when the 2R probability variable jackpot is determined), the combination of patterns including the special pattern (in this example, the pattern "R") is determined. . In addition, when a display result 4 designation command or a display result 6 designation command is received (when a 6R normal jackpot or a 2R normal jackpot is determined), a pattern combination in which left, middle, and right decorative patterns are even-numbered patterns. to decide. Also, when the display result 7 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.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a character product announcement effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the character product announcement effect in the variable display to be started (step 074IWS927A). The accessory announcement effect is a effect of moving the movable body 32 from the retracted position to the advanced position, and is a effect of controlling the lighting of the frame LED 9 according to the movement of the movable body 32 . Concretely, by using the character product announcement performance execution lottery table shown in FIG. 9-27, whether or not to execute the character product announcement effect is determined.

FIG. 9-27 is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table for execution of character product announcement effect. In the performance lottery table for execution of the performance of the role product shown in FIG. 9-27, a determination value for execution of the performance of the performance of the performance is assigned for each variable display result (big win, loss of reach, loss of reach).

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is decided to execute the character product announcement effect at a rate of 80%, and not to execute the character product announcement effect at a ratio of 20%. When the variable display result is out of reach, it is determined at a rate of 40% to execute the character product announcement performance and at a rate of 60% to not execute the character product announcement performance. When the result of variable display is a big hit with no reach, it is decided at a rate of 100% not to execute the performance for notifying the character.

In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a non-reach out-of-reach big hit, the character object announcement effect is not executed 100%, but the invention is not limited to this. It may be possible to do so.

When it is decided to execute the character product announcement effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the character product announcement effect (Y in step 074IWS927B, S927C).

Although not shown in the drawings, the effect control CPU 120 also provides, in addition to the character object announcement effect, a notice effect (for example, dialogue notice effect, step-up A lottery is held to determine whether or not to execute the announcement effect, mini character announcement effect, and group announcement effect), and settings are made according to the result of the lottery.

Next, the effect control CPU 120, based on the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern to be used and the notice effect When execution of mini-character announcement effect, group announcement effect) has been decided, a process table corresponding to the announcement effect decided to be executed is selected (step 074IWS928).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the process timer set value of the process data 1 in the process table selected at step 074IWS928 to the process timer and starts the process timer (step 074IWS929). Next, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (image display device 5, various lamps, speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) (step 074IWS930). For example, a control signal (display control execution data) is output to the VDP in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . In addition, it outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the LED control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time to the decoration design variation time timer and starts the decoration design variation time timer (step 074IWS931). Then, the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 074IWS932).

FIGS. 9-28 and 9-29 are flowcharts showing the effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 074IWS8101), and subtracts 1 from the value of the decoration symbol fluctuation time timer (step 074IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 074IWS8103), 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 074IWS8104). At that time, if the flag during shutter effect is not set (N of step 074IWS8140), the control state for the effect device is based on the next set display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data. is changed (step 074IWS8105).

At step 074IWS8140, if the shutter rendering flag is set (Y at step 074IWS8140), the process proceeds to step 074IWS8141 without performing step 074IWS8105. In this way, during the execution of the shutter effect, the variation effect corresponding to the variation of the corresponding special symbol is not performed. Concretely, even if execution of the character object announcement performance is determined at the start of the variation of the corresponding special symbol, when the shutter performance is started during the fluctuation, the character object announcement effect scheduled to be executed is executed. is restricted (the movable body 32 is not operated and the frame LED 9 is not illuminated in accordance with the operation).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a variation pattern command is received (step 074IWS8141). 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 074IWS8141, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set. In addition, the variation pattern command received here is a variation pattern command in the non-corresponding special design.

When a variation pattern command is received, it is checked whether the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a big hit variation pattern (step 074IWS8144). When the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a jackpot variation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 starts a shutter effect, and hides the decoration pattern and the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display and active display). (Step 074IWS8145). Then, the shutter effecting flag is set (step 074IWS8146), and if the movable accessory 32 is in operation, that is, if it is not controlled to the retracted position (step 074IWS8147A), the movable accessory 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position. (step 074IWS8147B), and the variable display start waiting process ends. In this way, the shutter performance is started on the condition that the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started.

In step 074IWS8147A, the case where the movable accessory 32 is not controlled to the retreat position is the case where the shutter effect is started during execution of the accessory announcement effect. That is, by performing the processing of step 074IWS8147B, control is performed to cancel the performance of the character product announcement that is being executed.

Also, during the period until the variation of the corresponding special symbol is completed after the performance of the character product announcement effect being executed is canceled in the middle, the variation effect is not performed (if it is Y in step 074IWS8140, step 074IWS8105 is not performed), the movable body 32 is not operated during this period. It should be noted that, at the time of step 074IWS8147B, the data relating to the performance of the character product announcement performance may be deleted. For example, by deleting the lottery result data of the lottery for execution of the performance announcement effect, an unexpected operation of the movable body 32 (for example, due to some error, the lottery result data is read again, and the movable body 32 operation) can be prevented.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the flag during right-handed lighting is set (step 074IWS8106). If neither the first KT state flag nor the second KT state flag is set (that is, if it is in the non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has received the first symbol confirmation designation command (for example, the 1 confirmation command reception flag is set) (step 074IWS8107). If the first symbol determination designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 074IWS8114.

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 074IWS8108). If the first compulsory pattern determination designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effecting flag is set (step 074IWS8120), and if not set, proceeds to step 074IWS8113. .

If the flag during shutter effect is set at step 074IWS8120, the flag during shutter effect is reset (step 074IWS8121), the shutter effect end schedule flag indicating that the shutter effect is to be terminated is set (step 074IWS8122), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114. Transition.

If the right-handed lighting flag is set in step 074IWS8106 (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 074IWS8111). If the second symbol determination designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114.

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 074IWS8112). If the second compulsory pattern determination designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effecting flag is set (step 074IWS8130), and if not set, the variable display start setting process. The stop pattern of the decorative pattern determined in step 074IWS923 is replaced with the lost pattern (step 074IWS8113). 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 074IWS8114).

If the shutter effecting flag is set at step 074IWS8130, the shutter effecting flag is reset (step 074IWS8131), the shutter effect end scheduled flag indicating the end of the shutter effect is set (step 074IWS8132), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS8114. Transition.

When the first compulsory pattern confirmation designation command is not received at step 074IWS8108, or when the second compulsory design confirmation designation command is not received at step 074IWS8112, the effect control CPU 120 uses the decoration design variation time timer. has timed out (step 074IWS8115). If the decoration design variation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data for standby effect (step 074IWS8116). Then, the effect control CPU 120 restarts the process timer (step 074IWS8117).

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 074IWS8115 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, by executing the processing of steps 074IWS8116 and S8117, the effect is switched to the standby effect. The standby effect is continued until the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol ends. Note that the "standby effect" is, for example, a temporary stop state effect in which the left, middle, and right decorative patterns on the image display device 5 are shaken or slightly fluctuated.

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

FIGS. 9-30 and 9-31 are flowcharts showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the shutter effecting flag is set (step 074IWS9700), and if it is set, proceeds to step 074IWS9726. Here, the case where the shutter effect in-progress flag is set means that the shutter effect is being executed and the end timing of the shutter effect has not yet arrived.

When the shutter effecting flag is not set, it is checked whether or not the stop pattern display flag 1 indicating that the big hit pattern is displayed as the stop pattern of the decoration pattern is set (step 074IWS9701). If the stop symbol display flag 1 is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9706. In this characterizing portion 074IW, when a jackpot symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the decorative symbol, a stop symbol display flag 1 is set at step 074IWS9705. Then, the stop symbol display flag 1 is reset when the performance during the big win is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag 1 is set means that the jackpot symbols have been confirmed and displayed but the effect during the jackpot has not yet been executed. Without executing, go to step 074IWS9706.

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 074IWS9702). If the stop symbol display flag 2 is set, the process proceeds to step 074IWS9716. In this characterizing portion 074IW, 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 074IWS9715. Then, the stop symbol display flag 2 is reset when executing the effect during the small winning. Therefore, the fact that the stop design display flag 2 is set means that the small winning design has been confirmed and displayed, but since the performance during the small winning has not yet been executed, the decorative design stop design of step 074IWS9703 is displayed. Go to step 074IWS9716 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 determines whether or not the shutter effect end schedule flag is set (step 074IWS9702A). For example, a right-handed shot image that encourages the game ball to hit the right area is superimposed on the shutter image, and immediately after that, a gate passage promotion image that encourages the game ball to pass through the passage gate 41 is superimposed on the right-handed shot image. (Step 074IWS9702B), and shift to step 074IWS9705.

In step 074IWS9702A, if the shutter effect end schedule flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern (lost pattern, big hit pattern, small hit pattern) of the left, middle and right decorative patterns that are being stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. ) is determined and displayed (step 074IWS9703). 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 074IWS8109 and S8113, in step 074IWS9703, the performance control CPU 120 is the lost design. is displayed.

When the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (Y in step 074IWS9704), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 074IWS9705).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot start designation command is received (step 074IWS9706). When the jackpot start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 1 (step 074IWS9707).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the shutter effect end schedule flag is set (step 074IWS9708A). End (step 074IWS9709A). In this way, the shutter effect is terminated when the special symbol indicating the big hit is stopped and displayed and the game ball passes through the passage gate 41.例文帳に追加Then, a jackpot type image indicating the jackpot type (“variable probability jackpot” for variable probability jackpot, “normal jackpot” for normal jackpot) is displayed on the image display device 5 (step 074IWS9709B), and the process proceeds to step 074IWS9710. It should be noted that the jackpot type image displayed at step 074IWS9709B is displayed with priority over other effect images, and is erased after 5 seconds. That is, whether or not the big win type image is displayed from the start of the big win is different between the effect during the big win when the big win is achieved through the shutter effect and the effect during the big win when the big win is achieved without the shutter effect. It is.

At step 074IWSS9708A, when the shutter effect ending schedule flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit (step 074IWS9710). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 074IWS9711), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance devices (image display device 5 as performance parts, various lamps as performance parts, and speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts) is executed (step 074IWS9712).

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process (step S176) during the big hit (step 074IWS9713).

If the jackpot pattern is not confirmed and displayed in the processing of step 074IWS9703 (N of step 074IWS9704), if the small winning pattern is confirmed and displayed in the processing of step 074IWS9703 (Y of step 074IWS9714), the effect control CPU 120 stops. The symbol display flag 2 is set (step 074IWS9715).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a small hit start designation command is received (step 074IWS9716). When the small hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag 2 (step 074IWS9717).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the small winning effect (step 074IWS9722). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 074IWS9723), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance devices (image display device 5 as performance parts, various lamps as performance parts, and speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts) is executed (step 074IWS9724).

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 074IWS9725).

When the big hit pattern or the small hit pattern is not displayed in the process of step 074IWS9703 (that is, when the lost pattern is displayed) (N of step 074IWS9704 and N of step 074IWS9714), 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 074IWS9726).

FIG. 9-32 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart in the case of controlling for a big hit based on the second special symbol variation in the normal state.

For example, at the timing t1 when the loss variation of the first special symbol is performed, the big hit variation of the second special symbol is started based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening. At this time, in the image display device 5, the decoration pattern corresponding to the first special pattern is erased, and the variable display of the second small pattern and the shutter performance are started. Concretely, the shutter effect image including the character display of "preparing for the big hit" is displayed so as to be closed from the left and right.

At the timing t2 when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed, the variation of the first special symbol (forced loss variation) may be started, but the image display device 5 displays the shutter effect image and the first small Although the pattern and the second small pattern are continuously displayed, the decoration pattern is not changed.

At the timing t3 when the big hit variation of the second special symbol ends, the variation of the first special symbol (forced loss variation) is also forcibly terminated. At this time, the image display device 5 superimposes a right-handed shot image on the shutter effect image to prompt a right-handed shot operation for performing a shooting operation aimed at the right side of the game area. In addition, the first small pattern is stop-displayed as a losing pattern, and the second small pattern is stop-displayed as a big winning pattern.

At timing t4 during the right-handed notification, the image display device 5 displays a gate-pass promotion image for prompting the game ball to pass through the passage gate 41 superimposed on the right-handed image. At this time, since the variation has ended, the first small pattern and the second small pattern are hidden.

From the timing t5 when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, it is controlled to the big hit game state. At this time, on the image display device 5, the right-handed shot image and the gate passage promotion image are moved so as to open from the center to the left and right and are hidden, thereby ending the shutter effect. Note that the shutter effect image superimposed on the rear side of the right shot image is also hidden.

At timing t6 during a period of 5 seconds from the start of the jackpot game state, the image display device 5 displays a jackpot type image including characters "probability variable jackpot". Then, at timing t7 when 5 seconds have passed since the start of the big win game state, the image display device 5 displays the effect image during the big win after the big win type image is hidden.

FIG. 9-33 is an explanatory diagram showing the control of the movable body 32 in the case of being controlled for a big hit based on the second special symbol variation in the normal state.

FIG. 9-33 (1) shows a state in which the first special symbol is fluctuating and the second special symbol is not fluctuating in the normal state. At this time, the movable body 32 is located at the retracted position, and on the image display device 5, the decoration pattern corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol is displayed in the center, and the variation of the first special symbol is displayed. The corresponding first small pattern is variably displayed on the lower left, and the second small pattern corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol is displayed on the lower right as it was when the previous variation was stopped.

FIG. 9-33 (2) shows a state in which the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advance position by developing into a ready-to-win effect in response to the variation of the first special symbol and performing the character object announcement effect. . At this time, the frame LED 9 is under light emission control. Further, the first small pattern and the second small pattern are hidden by the movable body 32 that has moved to the advanced position.

FIGS. 9-33 (3) and (4) show a state in which the second special symbol jackpot variation is started when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advanced position. At this time, the shutter effect image including the character display of "preparing for the big hit" is displayed so as to close from the left and right, thereby starting the shutter effect and erasing the decoration pattern (Fig. 9-33 (3)). reference). Then, by moving the movable body 32 from the advanced position to the retracted position, the origin is returned, and the player can visually recognize the first small pattern and the second small pattern hidden by the movable body 32 (FIG. 9-33). (4)). At this time, the light emission control of the frame LED 9 is also stopped.

FIG. 9-33 (5) shows the state in which the big hit variation of the second special symbol is completed. At this time, the first small pattern is forcibly stopped, so that the losing pattern is stopped and displayed, and the second small pattern is stopped and displayed as a big winning pattern.

As described above, according to the present characterizing section 074IW, the gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game includes an operable movable body (in this example, the movable body 32), the first identification information (this In the example, the variable display execution means (in this example, the game control micro The computer 100 (specifically, the part that executes steps S25A and S25B in the CPU 103), and the performance identification information (this In the example, the effect variable display means (in this example, step S170 in the effect control CPU 120) that variably displays the decorative symbol corresponding to the first special symbol in the non-KT state and the second special symbol in the KT state). ~ A portion for performing a variable display of decorative patterns by executing S173) and identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for production out of the first identification information and the second identification information (in this example, the second special in the non-KT state pattern, the first special pattern in the KT state), and the special identification information (small pattern in this example) with lower visibility than the identification information for production is specified in the specific area (in this example, the lower left area in the image display device 5 and lower right area) can be derived special identification information control means (in this example, by executing steps 074IWS341 and S342 in the production control CPU 120, the part that performs the variable display of the small pattern) and the variable identification information for production When a specific result (in this example, a decorative pattern jackpot pattern) is derived as a display result of the display, or when a special result (in this example, a small pattern jackpot pattern) is derived as special identification information, the game Advantageous state control means (in this example, game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) that is controllable to an advantageous state (in this example, jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a person Steps S122 to S125 are executed part), and during the variable display of the identification information for production, a suggestive production (in this example, an advance notice production for a character) that suggests that the display result of the variable display of the identification information for production will be a specific result can be executed. Suggestive effect execution means (in this example, a part that executes steps 074IWS927C, S930, and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120), and the suggestive effect execution means operates the movable body in a range including a position overlapping the specific area It is possible to execute a suggestive effect to cause (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 It is possible to execute a role announcement effect in which the movable body 32 advances to an advance position that overlaps the lower left area (display area for the first small pattern) and the lower right area (display area for the second small pattern) in the image display device 5. ), and control so that the movable body and the special result do not overlap (in this example, the production control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B to perform the role announcement production in accordance with the variation of the corresponding special design corresponding to the decoration design is being performed (the state in which the movable body 32 is positioned at the advanced position), when the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special pattern that does not correspond to the decorative pattern is started, the character product announcement effect is interrupted and the movement is performed. The body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position. Further, in this example, the production control CPU 120 does not perform step 074IWS927A when it is Y in step 074IWS922, so that during the execution of the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol, the role product according to the variation of the corresponding special symbol No advance notice will be given. ). As a result, it is possible to prevent the special result from becoming difficult to recognize due to the movement of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information.

Further, when the movable body is moving based on the variation of the corresponding special pattern, when the jackpot pattern of the non-corresponding special pattern is stopped and displayed, it is based on the special pattern (corresponding special pattern) corresponding to the movement of the movable body. However, by controlling the movable body and the special result so that they do not overlap, it is possible to prevent the player from mistaking.

It should be noted that "to control so that the movable body and the special result are not superimposed" means at least one of limiting the movement of the movable body 32 and limiting the stop display of the big winning symbols of the small symbols. Any device that performs control may be used.

Restricting the movement of the movable body 32 may be, for example, moving the movable body 32, which is already positioned at an overlapping position overlapping the special area, to a non-overlapping position not overlapping the special area. By moving to the derivation timing, the performance time of the performance using the movable body 32 may be secured as long as possible, or by moving in advance to the timing before derivation of the special result, the special result may be obtained. derivation may be suggested), or the movable body 32 located at the non-overlapping position may be controlled so as not to move to the overlapping position (the movable body 32 may be moved to a position overlapping the special region). It is also possible not to execute the character object announcement effect itself to be moved, or to change the operation range of the movable body 32 in the character object announcement effect to a special range that does not include overlapping positions. It is also possible to stop the execution of the character object foretelling effect in a period before the movable body 32 is positioned at the overlapping position after the movement of the movable body 32 is started. It may be by not performing the announcement effect execution lottery, or by performing the character object announcement effect execution lottery and canceling the execution of the character object announcement effect after the execution of the character object announcement effect is decided. may be.).

As for restricting the stop display of the big winning symbols of the small symbols, for example, when the movable body 32 is positioned at the advanced position at the timing of deriving the non-corresponding special symbols, the stop position of the small symbols is set to a non-special area different from the special area. It may be changed to a special area.

Further, "capable of deriving special identification information to a specific area" is a concept that includes execution of variable display of special identification information and execution of non-variable display of special identification information. Being able to derive the special identification information without executing variable display means, for example, that the special identification information is derived to the specific area only when the variable display of the identification information that does not correspond to the performance identification information is stopped (non-corresponding special symbol The display result of the small pattern may be stopped and displayed only when the fluctuation of the is stopped.

In this characterizing part 074IW, both the first small pattern and the second small pattern are variably displayed regardless of the game state. It may not be displayed. For example, since the decoration pattern corresponding to the first special pattern is variably displayed in the non-KT state, the first small pattern may be erased and the second small pattern may be variably displayed. Further, for example, since the decoration pattern corresponding to the second special pattern is variably displayed in the KT state, the second small pattern may be erased and the first small pattern may be variably displayed.

In addition, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived (in this example, the second special symbol big hit fluctuation in the non-KT state, the first special After the symbol jackpot variation) is started, the restriction means for restricting the movement of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information (in this example, by executing step 074IWS8147B in the performance control CPU 120) When the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special pattern is started in a state where the character object announcement effect is performed according to the change of the special symbol (the state where the movable body 32 is positioned at the advanced position), the character object announcement effect is performed. A portion that interrupts and controls the movement of the movable body 32 to the retracted position.Also, in this example, in the production control CPU 120, if it is Y in step 074IWS922, step 074IWS927A is not performed, so that the non-corresponding special symbol big hit variation During the execution of, it was decided to provide a part) that does not perform the role announcement effect according to the fluctuation of the corresponding special pattern. This makes it difficult to miss special results.

Further, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started while the movable body is being operated in the suggestive effect, Restrict the movement of the movable body (in this example, the production control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS8147B, so that the state in which the role announcement production is being performed in accordance with the change in the corresponding special symbol (the movable body 32 advances When the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the position), the character object announcement effect is interrupted and the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position. By changing the movement range of the body 32 to a special range that does not include the overlapping position, it may be controlled so that the movable body 32 does not overlap with the big hit small pattern corresponding to the non-corresponding special pattern). . This makes it difficult to miss special results.

Further, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information from which the special result is derived is started while the movable body is being operated in the suggestive effect, Stop the action of the movable body in the suggestive effect and move the movable body to the initial position (for example, the retreat position) When the jackpot variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started in the state where the character object announcement effect is performed (the state where the movable body 32 is positioned at the advanced position) according to the character object announcement effect, the character object announcement effect is interrupted and the movement is made. control the movement of the body 32 to the retracted position). As a result, by returning the movable object to the origin, it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the special result.

In addition, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, the variable display means has the longest period (in this example, the advanced position (in this example, the longest period from the retracted position as the initial position) of the return operation periods required for the movable body to move to the initial position. It is possible to variably display the identification information corresponding to the special identification information that derives the special display over a period longer than the required period of 2 seconds from the remote position) to the retracted position (in this example, The effect control CPU 120 can execute the variation of the variation pattern having a variation time longer than 2 seconds as the second special symbol jackpot variation in the non-KT state or the first special symbol jackpot variation in the KT state (Fig. See 9-2 to Figure 9-4)). This makes it difficult to miss special results.

In addition, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, variable display of identification information corresponding to the special identification information that derives the special display (in this example, the second special symbol big hit variation in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state A special effect execution means (in this example, a part for executing steps 074IWS822 and S8145 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a special effect (shutter effect in this example) based on the start of a big hit variation). ). As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the control is to be performed in an advantageous state based on the special identification information.

Further, according to this characteristic part 074IW, light emitting means capable of emitting light (frame LED 9 in this example) and light emission control means capable of controlling light emission of the light emitting means when the movable body is operated (in this example, effect control part for executing step 074IWS8105 in the CPU 120 for control), and the light emission control means limits the light emission of the light emitting means when the movement of the movable body is limited by the limiting means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is a portion that does not execute step 074IWS 8105 if the answer is Y in step 074IWS 8140. Note that the restriction of light emission is not limited to prohibiting light emission, but light emission at a lower luminance than normal, , the concept includes emitting light for a period shorter than normal). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

In addition, as described above, the control is performed so that the big winning symbols of the small symbols corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbols and the movable body 32 do not overlap. 32 and control (for example, stop the operation of the movable body 32 based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol when the deviation variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, or non Controlling not to perform the operation of the movable body 32 based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol during the loss variation of the corresponding special symbol) is not performed. This is because the transition of the game state is accompanied by the transition of the game state when it is controlled to the jackpot game state, but the loss is not accompanied by the transition of the game state. This is because the risk is lower than when the player misses the jackpot pattern of the non-corresponding special pattern.

In addition, if control is performed so that the missing symbols of the small symbols corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol and the movable body 32 do not overlap, it is assumed that the frequency of operating the movable body 32 is remarkably reduced. Therefore, in order to prevent this, control is not performed so that the missing symbols of the small symbols corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbols and the movable body 32 do not overlap.

Further, in the characteristic portion 074IW, only a single pattern of moving from the retracted position to the advanced position is provided as the operation pattern of the movable body 32, but a plurality of operation patterns may be provided. . For example, the movable body 32 may be provided with a first operation pattern of moving from the retracted position to the advanced position and a second operation pattern of moving from the retracted position to a position where the small pattern is not hidden. In that case, based on the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, only the operation of the first operation pattern may be limited, or the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern. It is also possible to limit the operation by both patterns.

When only the motion according to the first motion pattern is restricted, since the motion according to the second motion pattern is not restricted, it becomes difficult to recognize the small pattern of the big win pattern while suppressing the decrease in the motion frequency of the movable body 32.例文帳に追加can be prevented. When the operations by both the first operation pattern and the second operation pattern are restricted, it is possible to prevent the small pattern of the big winning pattern from becoming difficult to recognize while reducing the processing load.

Also, in the characterizing portion 074IW, a single movable body is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of movable bodies may be provided. For example, it is also possible to provide a first movable body (movable body 32) whose operating range includes positions overlapping small patterns, and a second movable body whose operating range does not include positions overlapping small patterns. good. In that case, based on the fact that the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is performed during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, only the operation of the first movable body may be restricted, or the first movable body and the second movable body may be restricted. It is also possible to limit the movement of both of the movable bodies.

When only the motion of the first movable body is restricted, the motion of the second movable body is not restricted, so that it is difficult to recognize the small pattern of the big winning pattern while suppressing the decrease in the frequency of motion of the plurality of movable bodies. You can prevent it from happening. When the movements of both the first movable body and the second movable body are restricted, it is possible to reduce the processing load and prevent the small symbols of the big winning symbols from becoming difficult to recognize.

Also, the shutter effect as a special effect is started at the timing of starting the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, but it is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect may be started at the timing of starting the variation of the corresponding special symbol during the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol. Specifically, a description will be given using the following modified example. Note that descriptions of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted.

Although illustration is omitted, as the variation pattern in the modified example, instead of the first variation pattern #09 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 10 seconds; see FIG. 9-2), the first variation pattern #50 (variation Contents: big hit, variable time: 3 minutes) is provided. Therefore, the variation pattern having the longest variation time among the variation patterns of the deviation variation of the corresponding special symbol (first variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach B out, variation time: 40 seconds), in the KT state Over a period longer than the second variation patterns #09, #18, #24 (variation content: lost, variation time: 2 minutes)), non-corresponding special symbol jackpot variation (second variation pattern #03 in non-KT state (variation content: big win, variation time: 5 minutes), and the first variation pattern #50 in the KT state (variation content: big win, variation time: 3 minutes)) can be executed.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 in the modified example sets a predetermined flag when a non-corresponding special symbol jackpot variation is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol (for example, effect processing during variable display), and the corresponding special symbol. When the predetermined flag is set at the time of start of fluctuation (for example, variable display start waiting processing), the shutter performance is started. During the execution of the shutter effect, the character product announcement effect corresponding to the variation of the corresponding special symbol that triggered the start of the shutter effect is not executed (for example, the process of the character product announcement effect execution lottery (step 074IWS927A) is performed. There may be no lottery, or the lottery result may be canceled even though the processing is performed.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 in the modified example moves the movable body 32 to the retracted position ( (initial position) (step 074IW8147) is not performed. That is, even when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special pattern is started during the variation of the corresponding special pattern, the character object announcement performance corresponding to the variation of the corresponding special pattern is executed as planned.

FIG. 9-34 is an explanatory diagram showing a time chart in the case of controlling for a big hit based on the second special symbol variation in the normal state in the modified example.

For example, at the timing T1 when the loss variation of the first special symbol is performed, the big hit variation of the second special symbol is started based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening. At this time, the decoration pattern corresponding to the first special pattern and the first small pattern are variably displayed on the image display device 5, and the variative display of the second small pattern is started. In addition, a variable display corresponding display (active display and reserved design) corresponding to the variation of the first special design is displayed.

At the timing T2 when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed, the variation of the first special symbol (forced losing variation) is started. At this time, the image display device 5 displays a shutter effect image including a character display of "preparing for a big hit" so as to close from the left and right, thereby starting the shutter effect. Also, at this time, the decoration pattern and the display corresponding to the variable display (active display and reserved pattern) are not displayed, but the first small pattern and the second small pattern are continuously displayed.

At the timing T3 when the big hit variation of the second special symbol is performed, the variation of the first special symbol (forced losing variation) may be started. Although the pattern and the second small pattern are continuously displayed, the decoration pattern is not changed.

At the timing T4 when the big hit variation of the second special symbol ends, the variation of the first special symbol (forced losing variation) is also forcibly terminated. At this time, the image display device 5 superimposes a right-handed shot image on the shutter effect image to prompt a right-handed shot operation for performing a shooting operation aimed at the right side of the game area. In addition, the first small pattern is stop-displayed as a losing pattern, and the second small pattern is stop-displayed as a big winning pattern.

At timing T5 during right-handed notification, the image display device 5 superimposes a gate passage promotion image on the right-handed image to prompt the game ball to pass through the passage gate 41 . At this time, since the variation has ended, the first small pattern and the second small pattern are hidden.

From the timing T6 when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the game is controlled to the jackpot game state. At this time, on the image display device 5, the right-handed shot image and the gate passage promotion image are moved so as to open from the center to the left and right and are hidden, thereby ending the shutter effect. Note that the shutter effect image superimposed on the rear side of the right shot image is also hidden.

At timing T6 during a period of 5 seconds from the start of the jackpot game state, the image display device 5 displays a jackpot type image including the characters "probability variable jackpot". Then, at timing T8 when 5 seconds have passed since the start of the big win game state, the image display device 5 displays the effect image during the big win after the big win type image is hidden.

As described above, in the modified example, the variable display means has a variable display period of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information for which the specific display is not derived as the display result (in this example, the variable display period of the identification information in the non-KT state). The longest period (in this example, the first variation pattern # 03 in the non-KT state (variation content: reach B Variation time corresponding to failure): 40 seconds, second variation pattern #09, #18, #24 in KT state (variation content: failure): 2 minutes), special display over a longer period (In this example, the second variation pattern #03 in the non-KT state (variation content: big hit, variation time: 5 minutes), and in the KT state Variation can be executed in the first variation pattern #50 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 3 minutes), special identification after the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information is completed Special effect execution means (in this example, in the effect control CPU 120, the second special symbol The shutter performance is started at the start of the variation of the first special symbol next to the start of the big hit variation, and the shutter performance is started at the start of the variation of the second special symbol next to the start of the big hit variation of the first special symbol in the KT state. start part). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special result from becoming difficult to recognize due to the action of the movable body corresponding to the variable display of the performance identification information.

Specifically, the variation pattern having the longest variation time among the variation patterns of the deviation variation of the corresponding special symbol (first variation pattern # 03 in non-KT state (variation content: reach B deviation, variation time: 40 seconds), KT 2nd variation pattern #09, #18, #24 (variation content: lost, variation time: 2 minutes)) in the state), the non-corresponding special symbol jackpot variation (second variation pattern in non-KT state #03 (variation content: big hit, variation time: 5 minutes), first variation pattern #50 in KT state (variation content: big win, variation time: 3 minutes)) can be executed, so that the corresponding special symbol is lost When the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special pattern is started during the fluctuation, the loss fluctuation of the corresponding special pattern always ends before the jackpot fluctuation of the non-corresponding special pattern, so the loss fluctuation of the corresponding special pattern Also when the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the advance position based on the above, the movable body 32 is controlled to move to the retracted position before the stop display period of the small symbol corresponding to the non-corresponding special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 from overlapping with the big winning symbols of the small symbols. Also, since there is no need to monitor the operation of the movable body 32 based on the variation of the corresponding special symbol (no need to perform the processing of steps 074IWS8147A and S8147B), the processing load can be reduced.

Furthermore, by performing the shutter performance without the operation of the movable body 32, when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the deviation variation of the corresponding special symbol, the deviation variation of the corresponding special symbol is delayed. Since the movable body 32 is not operated while the corresponding special symbols are fluctuating, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 from overlapping with the big winning symbols of the small symbols.

Then, as described above, even when the big hit variation of the non-corresponding special symbol is started during the variation of the corresponding special symbol, the character object announcement effect corresponding to the variation of the corresponding special symbol is executed as planned. Therefore, by urgently stopping the operation of the movable body 32, it is possible to prevent the movable body 32 and the driving part from being overloaded, and to prevent the movable body 32 and the big winning pattern of the small pattern from overlapping. can be done.

In addition, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, the identification information (in this example, special symbols) is variably displayed, and the game machine is controllable to an advantageous state (in this example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. Variable display execution means ( In this example, the part that executes steps S25A and S25B in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103)) and the specific display result (in this example, the jackpot pattern) as the display result of the variable display are derived and displayed. Advantageous state control capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of advantageous states with different degrees of advantage (in this example, 10R variable probability big win, 6R probability variable big win, 6R normal big win, 2R probability variable big win, 2R normal big win). Means (in this example, the part that executes steps S122 to S125 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) and a plurality of game states different from the advantageous state (in this example, high probability state, Low probability state, high base state, low base state, KT state, non-KT state) controllable game state control means (in this example, game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) step 074 IWS2206, S2208, S2210 to S2213), and variable display of identification information for production (decorative pattern in this example) corresponding to variable display of either the first identification information or the second identification information , and when controlled to an advantageous state, an effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect that suggests the type of the advantageous state (in this example, by executing steps S170 to S173 in the effect control CPU 120) (a part that displays a variable display of symbols and stops and displays decorative symbols corresponding to the jackpot type by executing steps 074IWS923 and S9703), and the production execution means includes identification information (this example) corresponding to the production identification information Then, when controlled to an advantageous state based on the variable display of the first special symbol in the non-KT state and the second special symbol in the KT state), a predetermined effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information (in this example , the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS9703), based on the variable display of the identification information that does not correspond to the effect identification information (in this example, the second special symbol in the non-KT state, the first special symbol in the KT state) is controlled to an advantageous state, the predetermined effect is not executed during the variable display of the identification information, and a specific effect (in this example, (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS9709B without executing step 074IWS9703). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the corresponding relationship between the identification information for production and the identification information, and to perform the production corresponding to the type of advantageous state at an appropriate timing.

In the characterizing portion 074IW, the "predetermined effect" is the effect of stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol indicating the type of the big win. For example, it may display a character image such as "10R probability variable jackpot" indicating the type of advantageous state, or may display "Sudden probability" indicating that it is a 2R probability variable jackpot. Alternatively, the type, color, pattern, or the like of the displayed character may indicate the type of advantageous state.

In addition, the "predetermined effect" may indicate the type of the big win itself, or may suggest a category into which the types of the big win are roughly classified. For example, as classifications of jackpot types, whether or not the jackpot shifts to the variable probability state, whether or not the jackpot shifts to the high base state, whether or not the jackpot shifts to the KT state, or whether the jackpot is a prize for the player. It may also indicate whether or not the ball is a likely type of jackpot.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 074IW, if the left, middle, and right decorative patterns are "7" patterns, the 10R probability variable jackpot is won, and if the left, middle, and right decorative patterns are odd-numbered patterns other than "7," the middle decorative pattern is a 6R probability variable jackpot. If the combination of symbols including a special symbol (in this example, the symbol "R"), the 2R probability variable jackpot will be controlled, and if the left, middle, and right decorative patterns are even number patterns, the 6R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot will be controlled. That is, although it was decided to always control the jackpot of the type suggested in the "predetermined effect", it is not limited to this, and after performing the predetermined effect, a type different from the type suggested by the predetermined effect It may be controlled to the type of jackpot notified by the notification effect by performing a notification effect to notify that it will be controlled to the big hit.

For example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying the decorative pattern that suggests the jackpot type, the decorative pattern is changed again, and then the decorative pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot that is actually controlled is stopped and displayed (so-called re-lottery effect) ) may be executed as the notification effect and then controlled to the big hit game state.

Further, for example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying the decorative pattern suggesting the type of the big win, the decorative pattern corresponding to the type of the actually controlled big win is stopped based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41.例文帳に追加After the performance to be displayed is executed as the notification performance, it may be controlled to the big hit game state.

In addition, for example, after performing a predetermined effect of stopping and displaying decorative patterns suggesting the type of big win, control is performed to the big win game state, and during the big win game state (for example, during the round, during the ending), actual control is performed. It may be one that performs a notification effect for notifying a jackpot of the type that is present.

Also, as the "specific effect", the effect of displaying the big hit type image is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to provide a mid-jackpot performance which can be executed only when a big win is achieved based on the variation of the non-corresponding special symbols, and which corresponds to the type of the big win.

Also, the start timing of the "specific effect" is the timing when the jackpot game state is controlled, but the timing is not limited to this. For example, the timing may be different from the start of the jackpot in the jackpot gaming state (for example, during the predetermined round, ending).

In addition, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, when a special display result (in this example, a small winning pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display, a special state (in this example, a small winning game state) controllable special state control means (in this example, a portion that executes steps S126 to S128 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU103)), the game state control means is a special state (In this example, step 074IWS2208 in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) is executed). may be configured to According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest in the game by providing a situation in which the game value is likely to be awarded due to the special state.

In addition, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, the advantageous state control means, after the specific display result (in this example, the big hit pattern) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the specific area (in this example, the passage gate 41 ) can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the passage of the game medium (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) executes step S121). good too. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest.

In addition, according to this characteristic portion 074IW, the effect execution means can execute an advantageous state effect (in this example, a big hit effect) when being controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S176 and S177), when controlled to an advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the performance identification information, and based on the variable display of the identification information not corresponding to the performance identification information. When it is controlled to an advantageous state, it is possible to execute an advantageous state production that is at least partially different (in this example, the production control CPU 120 is the first special symbol in the non-KT state, or the second special symbol in the KT state). Whether or not to display a big win type image when controlling for a big win based on the variation of the symbols and when controlling for a big win based on the variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the first special symbol in the KT state. can execute different jackpot effects). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an advantageous state effect according to the situation.

Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, when the effect executing means is controlled to be in an advantageous state based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the effect identification information, it is specified as the display result of the variable display of the effect identification information. It is possible to execute a predetermined effect to derive and display the display result (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the big hit based on the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the non-KT state or the second special symbol in the KT state. If the decorative pattern corresponding to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed), and if controlled to an advantageous state based on the variable display of one identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for production, the identification for production corresponding to the other identification information Information is hidden (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 hides the decoration design corresponding to the first special design when controlling the big hit based on the variation of the second special design in the non-KT state. Also, when controlling for a big hit based on the variation of the first special symbol in the KT state, the decorative symbol corresponding to the second special symbol is hidden.). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the correspondence relationship between the performance identification information and the identification information.

Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, when controlled to an advantageous state based on the variable display of identification information that does not correspond to the identification information for presentation, the effect executing means is common regardless of the type of the controlled advantageous state. A special effect (in this example, a shutter effect) can be executed (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 can make a big hit based on the variation of the second special symbol in the non-KT state or the first special symbol in the KT state. When controlling, step 074IWS822, S8145 are performed), and the performance identification information is hidden during the execution of the special performance (in this example, the performance control CPU 120 hides the decorative pattern by performing step 074IWS822, S8145. display). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the correspondence relationship between the performance identification information and the identification information.

In addition, in addition to starting the jackpot variation of the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the decoration pattern, the game ball is placed in a predetermined area (for example, the first start winning opening, the second (2) entry into a start winning opening or passage gate 41), detection of a player's action during a big hit fluctuation of a corresponding special pattern corresponding to a decoration pattern, and detection of a big hit fluctuation of a corresponding special pattern corresponding to a decoration pattern. A shutter effect may be performed on condition that a predetermined time is reached.

In addition, a plurality of timings are provided as execution timings of the shutter effect, and depending on which timing the shutter effect is performed, even if it suggests the reliability of being controlled to a big win advantageous to the player. good. For example, the start timing of the corresponding special symbol jackpot variation (variation time: 5 minutes), the timing after one minute from the start of the corresponding special symbol jackpot variation, the timing after two minutes, and the timing after three minutes, The timing after 4 minutes is provided as the execution timing of the shutter presentation, and the later timing is likely to be selected in the case of a variable probability big hit, and the earlier timing is likely to be selected in the case of a normal big win.

Further, according to the present characteristic portion 074IW, the effect executing means instructs the player to enter the predetermined area based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information after the execution of the special effect. It may be configured such that it is possible to execute a launch promotion notification that prompts the launch of game media (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 074IWS818 and S9702B). According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform notification according to the situation.

In addition, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, the effect execution means ends the execution of the special effect based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 074IWS9709A ) may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a special effect according to the situation.

Further, according to the present characteristic part 074IW, the effect execution means executes variable display of the first identification information as identification information not corresponding to the effect identification information and variable display of the second identification information. (In this example, the production control CPU 120 can execute a special effect in a common manner in the case where the second special symbol is in the non-KT state and the first special effect in the KT state. It may be configured such that a common shutter effect is executed between when the symbol is in the midst of a big hit change. According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing and reduce the data volume.

In addition, the effect execution means does not execute the special effect when the player is not playing a game and is in a non-game state (for example, by using the start of fluctuation of the corresponding special effect as a trigger for executing the shutter effect, the decoration In a non-game state in which the corresponding special symbol corresponding to the symbol is not changed, the shutter effect is not executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary performance of the special effect in the non-game state.

In this case, the state in which the corresponding special symbols corresponding to the decorative symbols are not changed is the non-game state, but the non-game state is the state in which the player's absence condition is established. If so, it is not limited to this. As a player's absence condition, for example, a state in which the corresponding special symbol is not changed and there is no reserved memory corresponding to the corresponding special symbol continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute), or a game ball is not fired for a predetermined period, an out ball is not detected for a predetermined period, a touch sensor that detects the player's contact with the batting operation handle 30 does not detect for a predetermined period, an infrared sensor, etc. is not in front of the gaming machine.

In addition, according to the present characterizing portion 074IW, a pending storage means (in this example, a first pending storage buffer and a second pending storage buffer provided in the RAM 102) for storing information related to variable display as pending storage is provided, and effect execution is performed. Means can display the pending display corresponding to the pending storage (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S161), and hides the pending display in response to the execution of the special effect (this example Then, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to perform steps 074IWS822 and S8145). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the special presentation from being lowered.

In the characteristic portion 074IW, both the pending display and the active display are hidden during execution of the shutter effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be something to do.

Further, the "predetermined effect", "specific effect", "special effect", "advantageous state effect" and "fire promotion notification" are all effects using the image display device 5, but are not limited to this. Instead, it may be an effect using another effect member, or it may be an effect using a plurality of effect members.

In addition, as described above, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, the variable display of the first identification information (eg, the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (eg, the second special symbol) It can be executed in parallel, and when a specific display result (for example, a big win pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state) for the player, When a special display result (for example, a small winning pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, it can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small winning game state) different from the advantageous state. In addition, the specific display results include a first specific display result (for example, a variable probability jackpot pattern) and a second specific display result (for example, a normal jackpot pattern). The degree of advantage for the player is higher than when the second specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, it is controlled to the probability variable state after the jackpot game ends). Also, during the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information corresponding to the first specific display result, during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the first specific display result, the special display result in the variable display of the other identification information is derived and displayed, the display result of the variable display of the one identification information is not derived and displayed (for example, the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, the first special symbol or the second 2 The variable display of special symbols is continuously executed). Also, during the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information and the variable display corresponding to the second specific display result, the special display result in the variable display of the other identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the one identification information is derived and displayed with a predetermined display result (for example, a lost design) (for example, the variable display of the first special design or the second special design is a lost design. is forcibly stopped). Therefore, it is possible to implement control in consideration of the degree of advantage of the display result of the variable display.

Specifically, in spite of the transition to the second KT state (small hit RUSH) or probability variable state, if the variation display corresponding to the remaining retention of one identification information becomes a normal jackpot (non-probability variable jackpot), The second KT state (small hit RUSH) or variable probability state ends immediately, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game may decrease. On the other hand, if the variable display corresponding to the remaining retention of the identification information on one side is forcibly stopped and displayed (forcibly lost), even if the variable display is a probability variable big hit, it will be forced to be lost. As a result, the game value given to the player in an advantageous state (jackpot game state) decreases, which is not preferable. Therefore, in this feature part 074IW, while forcing the variable display that is a normal jackpot (non-probable variable jackpot) to be a target, for the variable display that is a probability variable jackpot, the variation is extended (interrupts the measurement of the variable time). , while suppressing the decrease in the game value given to the player, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in this example, as a mode of "not stopping the variable display of one identification information", the update of the first variable time timer or the second variable time timer is interrupted, and the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol Although the case of continuously executing is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is interrupted (temporarily stopped), and the suspended variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is restarted after the end of the small winning game. may As long as it does not completely stop the variable display in some form, it is acceptable.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, the second KT state) in which game value (for example, prize ball) is likely to be awarded due to the special state. Therefore, by providing a situation in which the game value is likely to be given due to the special state, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, a specific state (for example, a high probability state (probable variable state))). Further, based on the derivation display of the first specific display result, control is performed to the specific state (for example, control to the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game based on the variable probability big hit), and the second specific display result is derived and displayed. Based on that, it is controlled to a non-specific state (for example, it is not controlled to a probability variable state after the end of a jackpot game based on a normal jackpot). Therefore, it is possible to implement control considering whether or not to be controlled to a specific state.

In addition, based on the game medium (eg, game ball) has passed through the specific region (eg, V region) when controlled to an advantageous state (eg, jackpot gaming state), a specific state (eg, probability variation game state).

Further, according to the characteristic part 074IW, the first reservation storage means (for example, the first reservation storage buffer) capable of storing the information regarding the variable display of the first identification information as a reservation storage, and the variable display of the second identification information a second reserved storage means (for example, a second reserved storage buffer) capable of storing information relating to as reserved storage. Further, when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information or a display result of the variable display of the second identification information, an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) is entered. In addition to being controllable, when a special display result (for example, a small winning pattern) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the first identification information or a display result of the variable display of the second identification information, a special state (for example, Small hit game state) can be controlled. Further, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the display result of the variable display of the second identification information increases the frequency of the special display result. Further, when the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed in parallel, based on the fact that the special display result is derived and displayed as the display result of one of the variable displays, As the display result of the other variable display, a predetermined display result (for example, a lost pattern) different from the specific display result and the special display result is derived and displayed. Therefore, the variable display can be forcibly ended, and the reserved memory can be consumed smoothly.

In addition, according to this characterizing portion 074IW, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) and the effect based on the information from the game control means Controlling effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) is provided. In addition, the game control means controls execution of notification by notification means (for example, right-handed indicator 26) that performs predetermined notification. Moreover, the effect control means executes specific notification (for example, lighting of the right-handed notification LED 37) in response to notification by the notification means. Therefore, appropriate notification can be realized while reducing the processing load of the effect control means.

In this example, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the right hitting notification is executed during the big win game. Although a case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a special variable winning ball device (left big winning hole) is provided on the left side of the game area, and a special variable winning ball device (right big winning hole) is also provided on the right side of the game area. When a big win is achieved by the variation display of the pattern, the left big prize winning port is opened during the big win game, and when a big win is achieved by the variation display of the second special pattern, the right big prize winning port is opened during the big win game. When applied to a gaming machine configured as above, when a big hit is achieved by the variable display of the second special symbol, while executing the right-handed notification during the big win game, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. It may be configured not to execute the right hitting notification during the big winning game when the big winning is achieved. Further, in the case of such a configuration, when a big win is achieved in the variable display of the first special symbol, it may be constituted so as to execute left-handed information during the big win game. In other words, the specific notification executing means may be configured to execute the specific notification when the variable means (in this example, the right big winning hole) is controlled to be in an advantageous state of the type to be controlled. With such a configuration, when a big hit is achieved by the variable display of the first special symbol, the player is prevented from erroneously performing a right-handed operation by executing a left-handed notice during the big-hit game. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages for the player.

In addition, in this example, since the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening) is provided on the right side of the game area, the case where the right hitting notification is executed even during the KT state is shown, but such a case is shown. It is not limited to any form. For example, when applied to a gaming machine in which the second start winning opening is provided on the left side of the game area, it is configured not to execute the right-handed notification during the KT state, the high base state, or the time saving state. good too.

In addition, the way of small hit control is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, a plurality of special variable winning ball devices are provided, and the special variable winning ball devices (special winning openings) to be opened are different depending on the type of the small win, and the variable display of the first special symbol indicates the small win. It may be configured such that the selection ratio of the small hit type is different between when it becomes and when it becomes a small hit by the variable display of the second special symbol. In this case, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the small winning type released by the special variable winning ball device with a small number of winning balls (or the small winning type with a low winning rate) is likely to be selected. , when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the small winning type opened by the special variable winning ball device with a large number of winning balls (or the small winning type of the open mode with a high winning rate) is likely to be selected. can be configured to

In addition, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel (for example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol and can be executed in parallel). In addition, it is possible to control to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the display result of the variable display of the second identification information increases the frequency of special display results (for example, small winning symbols). Therefore, in a game machine that can be controlled to a special state, it is possible to realize appropriate playability.

Further, according to the characteristic portion 074IW, the special states are a first special state (for example, the first KT state) and a second special state (for example, the second KT state) that is more advantageous than the first special state. Controllable. Therefore, in a game machine that can be controlled to the second special state, it is possible to realize appropriate playability.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
a movable body capable of moving between an initial position and an advanced position;
variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information in parallel;
effect variable display means for variably displaying the effect identification information corresponding to one of the first identification information and the second identification information according to the game state;
special identification information control means capable of deriving, to a specific area, special identification information corresponding to identification information that does not correspond to the performance identification information among the first identification information and the second identification information and having lower visibility than the performance identification information; ,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state for a player when a specific result is derived as a display result of variable display of performance identification information or when a special result is derived as special identification information;
a suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the display result of the variable display of the effective identification information will be a specific result during the variable display of the effective identification information,
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect of moving the movable body in a range including a position overlapping the specific area,
The variable display execution means is
Identification information corresponding to special identification information for deriving a special result over a period longer than the longest period among the variable display periods of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the production identification information for which the specific result is not derived as the display result. A variable display is possible,
The variable display of the identification information corresponding to the special identification information for deriving a special result can be executed over a period longer than the longest period of the return operation period required for the movable body to move to the initial position. ,
After the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information for performance is completed, a special performance informing that a special result is derived as the special identification information can be executed without accompanying the movement of the movable body. A gaming machine characterized by further comprising a special effect executing means.

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