JP6327935B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played by firing a gaming medium such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, there is one in which a game is performed by launching a game medium (game ball) (Patent Document 1).

  In such a gaming machine, there is a game medium launch guide when the variable winning means can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the entry of the game medium into the starting area. .

JP 2009-291292 A (paragraph 0076)

  However, in the gaming machine that conducts the launch guidance as described in Patent Document 1 described above, for example, even when the variable winning means is in a state where the game medium can be won, for example, a specification such that a low start winning small hit occurs. Since the launch guidance is provided on the condition that the above condition is satisfied, there is a problem that the player may not notice that the game medium can be won in the variable winning means when the launch guidance is not given. It was.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can surely grasp a state in which a game medium of a variable winning means can be won.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) in which a game is played by firing a gaming medium (game ball),
A start area (first start prize opening 13, second start prize opening 14);
A production area different from the start area;
Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 22) that can win game media,
First determination means for determining entry of a game medium into the starting area;
Second determination means for determining entry of a game medium into the effect area;
Based on the determination of the entry of the game medium into the starting area by the first determination means , the variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means so that the game medium can be won (open state). A game control microcomputer 560, and S305 to S310 in FIG.
Guidance means (production control microcomputer 100, FIG. 26) capable of executing launch guidance (right-handed navigation display 9g in FIG. 20, lighting of right-handed lamp 50 in FIG. 1) regarding the release of the game medium to the variable winning means. S518, S638 and S640 in FIG. 28, and S802 in FIG.
The guiding means includes
Based on the determination of the entry of the game medium into the start area by the first determination means and the determination of the entry of the game medium into the effect area by the second determination means (big hit) First guidance means (production control microcomputer 100, S638 in FIG. 28) that performs the firing guidance (hit navigator display 9g of the production display device 9) when the second base hit determination that becomes the high base is established later. ,
Regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, second variable guidance means (effect control) that provides the firing guidance (lighting of the right-handed lamp 50) when the variable prize-winning means is controlled so that the game medium can be won. Microcomputer 100, and S638 and S640 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, even when the shooting guidance is not performed by the first guiding means, the player can ensure that the game medium of the variable winning means can be won by the shooting guidance by the second guiding means. I can grasp it.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), further including gaming state control means (game controlling microcomputer 560) for controlling the gaming state.

  According to such a configuration, the game state can be controlled.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, guidance restriction means for restricting the firing guidance by the guidance means (production control microcomputer 100, the navigation effect flag is reset in S631 in FIG. 28) If there is, without proceeding to S637 and S638 for determining the navigation effect mode when the second small hit is reached, the navigation effect mode is determined when determining the navigation effect mode when the first small hit is lost, or in S639 to S641 As a result, it is further provided with a processing step in which the navigation effect is limited by being set to no navigation effect in S641.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to limit launch guidance.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
A specific area (V winning area 22a) into which the game medium won in the variable winning means can enter;
Variable starting means (variable winning ball apparatus 15) capable of changing between a first state (open state) in which a game medium is likely to enter the start area and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is difficult to enter or not enter (closed state). When,
High frequency state control means (game control) for controlling the variable start means to a high frequency state (high base state) in which the variable start means changes to the first state more frequently than a normal gaming state (low base state) And a microcomputer 560 for the high base in S27 of FIG.
The variable winning control means controls the variable winning means to a state in which the game medium can be won (first small hit game state, second small hit game state) based on the game medium entering the start area. 14 (S1511, S1512 in FIG. 14, S1520 to S1531 in FIG. 15), and based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area, control is made to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player (FIG. 16). S1540, S1549A, S1547 to S1549, S404 to S407 in FIG. 17, S420 to S444 in FIG.
When the high-frequency state control means is controlled to the specific game state based on the entry of a game medium into the specific area, the high-frequency state control means controls the high-frequency state after the specific game state ends (first There are two cases: control to high base state after big hit game state via 2 small hits) and no control (control to low base state after big hit game state via first small hit),
The guide means is a case where the variable winning means is controlled to a state in which a game medium can be won, and the high frequency after the game medium is controlled to the specific game state by entering the specific area. When the state is controlled (when the second small hit gaming state is reached), the firing guidance is provided (guidance effect such as right-handed navigation display 9g in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be further improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The variable winning means includes an open state in which a game medium can be won, and a win by an operation (moving forward and backward in the front-rear direction) of a bottom surface member (bottom surface member 22e) formed as a bottom surface of a channel through which the game medium flows Changes to an impossible closed state,
The variable winning control means operates the bottom member (bottom member 22e) (moves forward and backward in the front-rear direction) to change the variable winning means to an open state and a closed state (FIG. 2).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest by improving the proportion of game media that wins the variable winning means with respect to the launched game media.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing which shows a special variable winning ball apparatus. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit determination table and the small hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a display screen figure which shows the discharge | guidance | guidance | guidance guidance effect performed with an effect display apparatus according to time passage. It is a timing chart of effect control by the effect control microcomputer when the firing guidance effect is executed. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a figure which shows a navigation production | presentation determination table in a table | surface form. It is a figure which shows a navigation stock number selection table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a navigation lottery production process. It is a flowchart which shows the production start process at the time of a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect stop process at the time of a fluctuation | variation.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. The lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 3 has an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation) for firing the game balls as game media as hitting balls. Knob) 5 etc. are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7.

  The game area 7 includes a left game area (first game area) on the left side and a right game area (second game area) on the right side when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided in the center. The left game area, which is the first game area, and the right game area, which is the second game area, may be divided, for example, by the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the arrangement of the game nails. A game ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device in accordance with the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 and is thrown into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. It is impossible to guide to the right game area or difficult to guide, and when guided to the right game area, it is impossible to guide to the left game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails. Or it becomes difficult to guide.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a gate 32 and an effect gate 61 are provided as structures that allow a game ball to enter in the left game area of the game area 7. The gate 32 is a gate structure into which a game ball can enter (pass), and is used for a normal symbol variation display described later. The effect gate 61 is a gate structure into which a game ball can enter (pass), and is used for a lottery display of a navigation effect, which will be described later. When aiming to allow a game ball to enter the gate 32 and the effect gate 61, the player may hit the game ball to the left.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special variable winning ball device 22 is provided as a structure that allows a game ball to enter in the right game area of the game area 7. The special variable winning ball device 22 is a structure that is controlled so that a gaming ball can be won when the small hit game state and the big hit game state, which are advantageous game states for the player as will be described later, respectively. It is. When aiming for a game ball to enter such a special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided in the center of the game area 7 as structures that allow a game ball to enter. The first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are used as start winning balls for starting a variable display of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) as a variable display means described later. This is a winning opening structure in which a ball can enter (win). In the example of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided with game nails so that a game ball is guided from the left game area. When aiming to allow a game ball to enter the start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14, the player may hit the game ball to the left.

  In addition, about the 1st start winning opening 13 and the 2nd starting winning opening 14, a game nail is planted so that a game ball may be guided from the right game area, and the 1st start winning opening 13 and the 2nd start When aiming to allow a game ball to enter the winning opening 14, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

  The first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided on the left game area side so that the player can aim to enter by hitting the game ball to the left. Also good. In addition, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided on the right game area side so that the player can aim to enter by hitting the game ball to the right. Also good.

  The mode of launching a game ball into the left game area in the game area 7 is called left-handed. Further, a driving mode in which a game ball is shot into the right game area in the game area 7 is called right hit. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, according to the gaming situation, the game state and the game state are set so that the player can enjoy a variety of games by firing a game ball so as to use left-handed and right-handed properly. The production state is controlled. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a firing guidance effect called a navigation effect is executed as an effect of performing a shooting guidance related to the launch of a game ball such as left-handed and right-handed.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as effects corresponding to the variable symbol display. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display for variably displaying the first special symbol as a variable display means for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively. And a second special symbol display unit 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). In addition, on the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as a change display of the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area for display may be provided. In such a display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” may be formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display unit 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the display unit 9 performs the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display unit 8b. When the display of variation of the second special symbol is being executed, if the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the change display, the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  When a small hit display result (small hit symbol) as a predetermined display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or a small hit display result (small) as a predetermined display result on the second special symbol display 8b When the winning symbol) is derived and displayed, the special variable winning ball device 22 as the variable winning means is controlled to a small hit gaming state in which the game ball is in an open state in which a game ball can be won. When the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened due to the small hit game state, right-handed navigation display may be executed as a navigation effect for guiding the launch of the game ball. When the small hit display result is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 may also display and display the small hit display result (combination of small hit symbols) as a predetermined display result.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable manner, and the small hit game and the big hit game are not executed) are established, and the variable display time ( When the fluctuation time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. It has been. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Thus, if the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is configured as variable starting means that can change between the first state in which the game medium easily enters the starting area and the second state in which the game medium is difficult to enter or does not enter. Good. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. Further, a right-handed lamp 50 composed of an LED indicating that the current gaming state is right-handed is provided further above the first special symbol storage memory display 18a. The state in which the right-handed lamp 50 is lit corresponds to performing a right-handed navigation effect as a firing guide related to the launch of a game ball.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition for enabling the variable display of one special symbol to be started is established), and the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a. That is, the change display of the first special symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. In the effect display device 9, the change display of the effect symbol may be started in response to the start of the change display of the first special symbol. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that enables the display of the variation of the special symbol can be established), and the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8b. That is, the change display of the second special symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. In the effect display device 9, the change display of the effect symbol may be started in response to the start of the change display of the second special symbol. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  The gate 32 is a gate-like structure through which a game ball can pass. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  An effect gate 61 is provided below the gate 32. The production gate 61 is a gate-like structure through which a game ball can pass, and the entrance side of the gate structure is configured to be wider than the gate 32 in order to accept more game balls than the gate 32. ing. For example, the width of the entrance side of the gate 32 is a width that allows about one game ball to enter, while the width of the entrance side of the effect gate 61 is formed such that a plurality of game balls can enter. In the production gate 61, an inclined surface that is gently inclined inward is formed in order to guide the flowing game ball to the center. The game ball that has flowed down to the effect gate 61 is guided by an inclined surface and passes through an opening formed at the center of the effect gate 61. At that time, the passage of the game ball (ingress of the game ball) is detected by the effect gate switch 60 provided at the center of the effect gate 61.

  The effect gate 61 may be configured in such a manner that about one game ball can enter into the entrance side in the same manner as the gate 32. Similarly to the effect gate 61, the gate 32 may be configured such that the width on the entry side allows a plurality of game balls to enter.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 22 is provided on the right side of the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is provided with a bottom member 22e (see FIG. 2 for a specific example) as an opening / closing part that opens and closes a large winning opening formed in an aspect opening at the top of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. ing.

  The special variable winning ball device 22 extends in the left-right direction with the upper portion provided with the bottom member 22e inclined. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, a plate-shaped bottom member 22e is formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the big prize opening is opened and closed by moving the bottom member 22e forward and backward. A V winning area 22a as a specific area is provided as a winning area where a game ball can enter and enter the lower portion of the big winning opening (inside the special variable winning ball apparatus 22) under the bottom surface member 22e. And a winning area 22b other than the specific area. The winning area 22b is provided on both sides of the V winning area 22a.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the big prize opening is closed in a state where the bottom member 22e is moved in the forward direction, and it is impossible to enter the game ball, while the bottom member 22e is moved in the backward direction. Then, the big prize opening is opened and the game ball can enter. The bottom member 22e is moved by driving and controlling the solenoid 21 that is interlocked and connected to the bottom member 22e via a connecting member.

  In this embodiment, in a state where the solenoid 21 is not energized, the solenoid 21 biases the surface member 22e forward based on the elastic force of the elastic member provided on the connecting member, thereby allowing the special variable winning ball. The device 22 is closed. On the other hand, in a state where the solenoid is energized, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is moved backward by operating the bottom member 22e based on operating the solenoid against the elastic force of the elastic member provided on the connecting member. Opened.

  Note that the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 may be controlled to open and close the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 by changing the energization pattern to the solenoid 21. For example, when the solenoid 21 is energized in the first energization pattern, the solenoid 21 energizes the bottom surface member 22e forward, whereby the special variable winning ball device 22 is closed, which is opposite to the first energization pattern. When the solenoid 21 is energized with the second energization pattern, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 may be closed by the solenoid 21 energizing the surface member 22e backward.

  When the special prize-winning ball apparatus 22 is opened, the game balls that have entered (dropped) from the big prize-winning slot are the V winning area 22a and the winning areas 22b other than the V winning area 22a. Enter either of these to win a prize.

  Inside the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the inside of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 from the large winning opening to the lower part of the large winning opening (below the position of the bottom surface member 22 e when the bottom member 22 e is moved forward). A guide passage (not shown) is provided for receiving the game balls that have entered the lane, arranging the game balls in a line, and guiding them in a diagonally downward left direction when viewed from the front. In this guide passage, an accessory winning switch 25a is provided that can detect all the game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 from the big winning opening one by one in order (detection of passage). . All the game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 from the big winning opening are detected by the prize winning switch 25a. A wall portion is provided at the end portion of the guide passage. A space above the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b is formed diagonally to the lower right (below the guide passage) as viewed from the front of the wall. The game ball guided on the guide passage and passed through the place where the accessory winning switch 25a is installed collides with the wall portion of the end portion of the guide passage, and is directed toward the space above the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. Bounces off, is released toward the V winning area 22a or the winning area 22b and falls. Thereby, the game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 enters the V winning area 22a or the winning area 22b.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 occurs when a small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when a small hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In the small hit gaming state, the bottom member 22e is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member 22e is moved forward to move backward, and the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b are moved for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds). It is controlled to open once over the The V winning area 22a is provided with a V winning switch 24. When the special winning ball apparatus 22 is in the open state, the V winning switch 24 detects the gaming ball when the game ball passes through the V winning area 22a. From the small hit gaming state, it shifts to the big hit gaming state. Thus, the game ball passing through the V winning area 22a and winning a prize is called V winning. In addition, the big hit gaming state via the small hit gaming state may be hereinafter referred to as a big hit via the small hit gaming state.

  The big hit game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous for the player, and repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened (the big winning opening is opened) is called a round. The repeated continuation control is also called round control.

  In this embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be opened once, and in this opened state, the game ball passes through the V winning area 22a and the V winning is detected. Then, after the small hit game state, a transition is made to the big hit game state, and in the big hit game state, a plurality of release controls for repeating the special variable winning ball device 22 to the open state a plurality of times (for example, 15 times). Run for rounds.

  Below the special variable winning ball device 22, an accessory discharge switch 25b is provided as a detecting means capable of detecting a game ball won in each of the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. A game ball that has won the V winning area 22a or the winning area 22b is detected by the accessory discharge switch 25b. When a game ball is detected by the accessory discharge switch 25b, the game ball discharged from the special variable winning ball device 22 as an accessory is recognized based on this detection information. When a game ball is detected by the prize winning switch 25a, based on this detection information, a gaming ball won by the prize winning switch 25a is recognized, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) is awarded for each winning ball. Game balls are paid out as prize balls. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 that is in the open state, for example, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, More prize balls are paid out than when game balls have passed (entered) through other winning holes. Therefore, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is in the open state, it is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b to obtain a winning ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes.

  In the special variable winning ball device 22 as described above, the game ball can be won by the operation of the bottom member 22e formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down. The proportion of game balls that win the variable winning ball apparatus 22 can be improved, and the interest can be improved.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The first start winning opening 13 as the start winning area is provided immediately below the effect display device 9, but it is easy for a game ball to win when left-handed to hit a game ball aiming at the left game area. If the player hits the right game area and hits the game ball to the right, the game ball is difficult to win due to the placement of the game nail provided on the flow path of the game ball. It is easier to get a prize.

  The variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning port 14 as the starting winning region is provided below the first starting winning port 13, but the player hits the left and the game ball is gated 32. Is opened (detected by the gate switch 32a).

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the special gaming state that is advantageous to the player may be controlled to a short time state and a high base state over a predetermined period. The time-short state is a control state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened compared to the non-time-short state (normal state). In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  In the high base state, by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, thereby making it easy to win the variable winning ball device 15 (high It is a control state that is made to approach and increase in frequency. Here, the “base” is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball in response to a winning with respect to the number of shot balls, but is higher than when such control is not performed. So it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Further, such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning by the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is also referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  Here, the high base control (electric Chu support control) will be described. As high-base control (electric Chu support control), normal symbol shortening (normal symbol shortening) by shortening the normal symbol variation time (the time from the start of variation display until the display result derivation display time) Control), control for increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability changing control), control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and variable winning ball device 15 Control for increasing the number of times of opening is performed (opening number increasing control). When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  In this embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to the high base state without being controlled to the short time state, and may be controlled to the short time state without being controlled to the high base state. It may be controlled.

  In general, in a normal state (low base state), the player does not open the special variable winning ball device 22, and the variable winning ball device 15 is not released at a high frequency even if the game ball passes through the gate 32. In order to generate more start winnings, a left strike is made by hitting a game ball aiming at the left game area, and the game ball is placed in the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 (mainly the first 1 start winning opening 13) is awarded (start winning), and a special symbol variation display is executed.

  As a result of the special symbol variation display, when the small win is won as a result of the small hit display, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened due to the small hit gaming state, the player will receive a special variable prize. Right-handed to aim at the ball device 22 (particularly the V winning area 22a). When a game ball wins a game ball in the V winning area 22a in the small hit game state (when a game ball is detected by the V winning switch 24), the big hit game state is started. During the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened a plurality of times, so that the player hits the right to aim at the special variable winning ball device 22 and enters the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. Win a game ball.

  When the high base state is given after the big hit game, when the game ball is passed through the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15 is released with high frequency. In other words, the player makes a left turn in both the low base state and the high base state in a state other than the small hit game state and the big hit game state, and in the small hit game state and the big hit game state, Strike.

  FIG. 2A shows a state where the game ball P rolls over the special variable winning ball device 22. FIG. 2B shows a state in which a plurality of game balls P stays in the upper part of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22.

  The special variable winning ball device 22 is a variable winning ball means in which a large winning opening is formed at an upper portion, and includes a base plate portion 22g having a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction as a member serving as a base of the device. The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is fixedly supported on the gaming area 7 by fixing the base plate portion 22g to the gaming area 7 with, for example, a screw. A V winning area 22a and a winning area 22b which are internal structure areas of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 are provided in a substantially central area of the base plate portion 22g. In the base plate portion 22g, a flow path forming base portion 22f that protrudes forward is formed in such a manner that the periphery of the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b is surrounded by a wall portion.

  An opening for forming a big prize opening is formed at the center in the left-right direction of the upper wall portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f. The length of the opening is set to the same length as a plurality of (for example, about 5 or 6) game balls. In the vicinity of the upper wall portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f, as a movable member capable of opening and closing the grand prize opening by moving in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine 1 at the opening in the upper wall portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f. The bottom member 22e is provided so as to be able to advance and retreat. Of the upper wall portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is in a closed state, the portion other than the opening portion forms a flow path for the game ball together with the bottom surface member 22e positioned at the opening portion. A flow path portion 22c is formed. Thus, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is in the closed state, the flow path portion 22c and the bottom surface member 22e forming the flow path above the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 are viewed from the right when viewed from the front. The game ball that has entered the upper surface is formed so as to be inclined in the left-down direction so as to flow down toward the left. With such a configuration, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, an openable large winning opening is formed at a position above the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b.

  The bottom member 22e is interlocked with a solenoid 21 as a drive source via an opening / closing drive mechanism provided on the back side (rear) of the base plate portion 22g, and is driven by the solenoid 21 to advance. It is operated in the direction or backward direction, and the big prize opening can be opened and closed.

  On the front side (player side) of the flow path forming base part 22f, a transparent covering part 22h that covers the internal structure of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 surrounded by the wall part of the flow path forming base part 22f from the front side. Is formed. The covering portion 22h covers the internal structure of the special variable winning ball device 22 from the front side, and on the front side end portions of the flow path portion 22c and the bottom surface member 22e constituting the upper wall portion of the special variable winning ball device 22. And a shape protruding at a predetermined height (for example, the same height as the diameter of the game ball).

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the special variable winning ball apparatus such as whether or not a game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 has entered the V winning area 22a due to the transparent covering portion 22h. The player can easily see the state of the player inside the player 22. Further, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the covering portion 22h is formed so as to protrude on the front end portions of the flow path portion 22c and the bottom surface member 22e, so that the game flows down on the flow path portion 22c and the bottom surface member 22e. It is possible to prevent the ball from jumping to the glass door frame 2 side.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, it extends in the left-right direction between the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h in the upper portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f. An existing flow path is formed. In the flow path, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a plurality of restricting pieces 22d that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path are formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, it extends in the left-right direction between the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h in the upper portion of the flow path forming base portion 22f. An existing flow path is formed. In the flow path, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the game ball P can flow down. FIG. 2A shows a state where one game ball P is flowing down on the passage. FIG. 2B shows a state where a plurality of game balls P are flowing down the passage, or a state where a plurality of game balls P are staying on the passage.

  The restricting piece 22d is integrally formed with each of the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h, and is formed in a rib shape in such a manner that it protrudes forward from the base plate portion 22g or protrudes rearward from the covering portion 22h. Yes. The plurality of restriction pieces 22d interfere with the game ball P flowing down on the passage, and meander the game ball P flowing down to the left when viewed from the front with the movement of the front-rear direction component when viewed from the front (so-called). The flow direction of the game ball P is changed so as to make a zigzag operation), and the time taken for the flow is delayed as compared with the case where there is no restriction piece 22d. The plurality of restricting pieces 22d are formed so as to be arranged at a predetermined interval in the flow-down direction of the game ball P in the flow path, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h. Further, the regulation piece 22d is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom surface member 22e, and is set to a width dimension that allows the game ball P to pass between adjacent ones. ing. Note that the number of such restricting pieces 22d is not particularly limited.

  With the arrangement of the restricting pieces 22d as described above, as shown in FIG. 2A, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the game ball P about to flow down the flow path flows down in a meandering manner on the flow path. Will do. In the closed state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in which such a flow path is formed, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 basically does not win the game ball P in the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. pass.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the big prize opening is in a closed state, the bottom member 22e has an area where, for example, a maximum of six game balls P can flow down at the same time. Therefore, when the bottom member 22e moves backward and the special winning opening is in the open state, even when the special winning prize opening device 22 is opened once for a short time by the single opening control of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, Individual game balls can fall into the V winning area 22a and the winning area 22b. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 has a structure in which a plurality of game balls P can be placed on the flow path when the special winning opening is closed. Therefore, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 of this embodiment, when the bottom member 22e moves backward to open the big winning opening, there is a high probability that the dropped game ball P enters the V winning area 22a. . In addition, if a large winning opening is opened with a plurality of game balls P staying on the bottom surface member 22e (as shown in FIG. 2B), the game balls P are at a rate of almost 100%. You may make it pass V winning area 22a.

  In the special variable winning ball device 22 having such a configuration, for example, when a game effect is executed when a small hit game state as will be described later is executed and a right-handed launch guide is given and the game ball is hit right, In a mode in which a large number of game balls pass through the upper passage of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 at the same time or a large number of game balls are stored on the passage, a large number of game balls are opened in the small winning game state. Can be made to enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 22.

  In addition, a configuration is adopted in which a predetermined step is provided between the bottom surface member 22 and the flow path portion 22c that forms the upper passage of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 so that the game balls can be temporarily stored easily. May be. In this way, for example, when the game effect is executed when the navigation effect is executed and a right-handed launch guide is given when the game ball is right-handed when a small hit game state as described later is entered, the game ball is a special variable winning ball. By being in a mode in which a large number of game balls are stored in the upper passage of the device 22, a large number of game balls can be reliably received in the special variable winning ball device 22 in the open state of the big winning opening in the small hit game state. It is possible to enter inside.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 3, for each hit type, the hit determination, the base after big hit, the fluctuation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of hits per round (number of rounds), and the open time of each round per hit It is shown. In this embodiment, first hits, second hits, and big hits are provided as hit types.

  In this embodiment, the first small hit or the second small hit is one of the small hits in the hit determination when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. Occurs when is determined (win). When it is determined to be the first small hit or the second small hit and the small hit gaming state is controlled, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be open for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Is done. If the game ball is V-winned in the V winning area 22a while the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be in the open state, a big hit is generated after the small hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state is controlled. Specifically, the basic opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit gaming state is, for example, 0.5 seconds, and the number of times of opening is, for example, one time. However, in the small hit game state, when the game ball wins V in the V winning area 22a before 0.5 seconds elapses after the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 starts to open, or a predetermined number (for example, When it is detected that ten (10) game balls have won the special variable winning ball device 22, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be closed at that time.

  When the first small hit is reached, if a big hit gaming state occurs due to V winning in the V winning area 22a in the small hit gaming state, the subsequent base becomes a low base state, and the variation time becomes a non-short time state. When the second small hit is reached, if a big hit gaming state occurs due to V winning in the V winning area 22a in the small winning gaming state, the subsequent base becomes the high base state, and the variation time becomes the short time state. Such a high base state and a short time state are subsequently continued until the fluctuating display that is out of place is executed 100 times. If the fluctuation display that is a small hit is executed before the fluctuation display that becomes the subsequent deviation is executed 100 times, the high base state and the short time state are once ended.

  Here, the base after the first small hit and the second small hit will be the first small hit and the base if the V winning area 22a does not occur during the small hit gaming state (when no big win occurs). It does not change from the base before the second small hit. Therefore, in the high base state in which the second special symbol is more variably displayed than in the low base state, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/1 as shown in FIG. However, for example, if a V winning in the V winning area 22a does not occur in either the first small hit or the second small hit gaming state, the base after the small hit gaming state is maintained in the high base state. Is done.

  In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened, a predetermined release state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10). Are opened) in response to the establishment of an (opening end condition) that a winning ball is generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  In addition to the big hit by winning in the V winning area 22a at the time of a small hit, a direct hit big hit that becomes a direct big hit when winning at the first start winning port or the second starting winning port may be provided. Specifically, in the hit determination, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made, and when it is decided to make a big hit, it is directly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the small hit gaming state. You can do so.

  In this embodiment, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state by the V winning at the time of the second small hit (game ball winning to the V winning area 22a), it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state. In the time-short state and the high base state, the control start condition and the end condition are the same. Therefore, the state controlled to the time-short state and the high base may be representatively indicated by the term time-short state. The term “state” may be used as a representative.

  The jackpot is controlled to a short-time state and a high base state after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The high base state after the big hit gaming state is a condition that a special symbol fluctuation display (fluctuation display resulting in a loss display result) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and a condition that the next big hit is generated. It continues for a period until either of is satisfied, and then shifts to a low base state.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  The game control microcomputer uses detection signals from the gate switch 32, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the V winning switch 24, the accessory winning switch 25a, and the accessory discharging switch 25b. An input driver circuit 58 applied to 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Yes.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, display control of the right-handed lamp 50, and sound output through the lamp driver board 35. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the substrate 70.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. In addition, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of the engineer to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. Enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an effect gate passage detection signal as an information signal indicating information that the game ball has passed through the effect gate 61 (the game ball has entered the effect gate 61) from the effect gate switch 60. , Input via the I / O port unit 105.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 5 shows a random number type, an update range, a usage, and an addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): The type of small hit (type of either the first small hit or the second small hit) and the small hit symbol are determined (for determining the small hit type, for determining the small hit symbol). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of first small hits or second small hits are included. Therefore, when the small hit determination is determined based on the value of the small hit determination random number (random R), the small hit type is determined based on the small hit type determination random number (random 1). It is determined as one of the small hit types. Further, when the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is also determined based on the value of the random number for determining the small hit type (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a random number for determining a small hit symbol.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the fluctuation set to be shorter than the fluctuation pattern included in the fluctuation pattern type selected in the non-time-short state By controlling the variation pattern to be selected from the variation patterns included in the pattern type, or by setting the variation pattern type with the shortest variation time among the variation pattern types to be set higher, The average time of the variation time is shorter than when the time is not short.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved memories of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed (the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is a predetermined number or more. When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that is variably displayed is greater than or equal to a predetermined number by setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, and when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number In comparison, the number-of-holds reduction control that reduces the variation time is executed. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the change time is set shorter than the change pattern included in the change pattern type selected in the normal state (non-hold number reduction control state) compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set. Control is performed to select a variation pattern from variation patterns included in the variation pattern type, or the variation pattern type having the shortest variation time among the variation pattern types is set to be high. Thus, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state.

  Also, instead of setting the variation pattern type and the variation pattern separately and determining the variation pattern by a two-stage lottery process, using only the variation pattern determination random number without providing the variation pattern type, one step The variation pattern may be determined by.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table and a small hit type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a first special symbol small hit determination table used in the hit determination in the variation display of the first special symbol and a second special symbol used in the hit determination in the variation display of the second special symbol. There is a small hit determination table.

  In the first special symbol small hit determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6A is set as a small hit determination value, and in the second special symbol small hit determination table, FIG. Each numerical value described in the right column of (A) is set as a small hit determination value. In the first special symbol small hit determination table, the probability of being determined as a small hit is set to 1/10. On the other hand, in the second special symbol small hit determination table, the probability of being determined as a small hit is set to a ratio of 1/1. As a result, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the percentage of small hits is higher than when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  In this embodiment, it is determined with a probability of 100% that a small hit is made when the second special symbol variation display is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special symbol variation display is performed. The probability of making a small hit when executed may be set to a probability that is higher than the probability of determining that a small hit is made when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. It may not be determined in step (b). Also, the probability that it will be determined to be a small hit when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and the probability that it will be determined to be a small hit when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. And may be set to be the same. In addition, the probability that the small hit when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed is lower than the probability that the small hit is determined when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. It may be set.

  At a predetermined time, the CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the random number for determining small hits (random R). If it matches any of the small hit determination values shown in (2), it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit (first small hit or second small hit). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of being a small hit.

  FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 6 (B) shows a case in which a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory or a second holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 or a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening 14 is used. It is a special symbol small hit type determination table used when determining the small hit type (when the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed).

  Each of the special symbol small hit type determination table of FIG. 6B is based on a random number (random 1) for determining a small hit type when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. The type of the small hit is determined as either “first small hit (high base)” or “second small hit (low base)” and is referred to for determining the small hit symbol.

  In the special symbol small hit type determination table of FIG. 6B, there are numerical values to be compared with a random value of “1st small hit (when a big hit occurs, it becomes a high base thereafter)”, “second A determination value (small hit type determination value) corresponding to each of “small hit (after that, when the big hit occurs, it becomes a low base)” is set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the small hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (small hit symbol determination value) for determining the small hit symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “first small hit” is also set as a determination value corresponding to “7” of the small special symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “second small hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the small special symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  Using such a small hit type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the small hit type determination value with which the random 1 value matches as the small hit type, and also uses the random 1 value as the small hit symbol. The small hit symbol that matches is determined. Thereby, the small hit type and the small hit symbol corresponding to the small hit type are determined simultaneously.

  The small hit type determination table uses a common small hit type determination table for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but separates the small hit type determination table for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. You may make it provide in. In addition, when the small hit type determination table is provided separately for the first special symbol and the second special symbol as described above, the small hit type determination table for the first special symbol and the small hit type determination table for the second special symbol are provided. The random number allocation may be different from the hit type determination table.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 7 shows the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the special symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a small hit and the type of the small hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the hit gaming state for each hit type (first small hit, second small hit, big hit). When the small hit gaming state for the first small hit is started, a hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the small hit game state for the second small hit is started, a hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit gaming state is started, a hit start 3 designation command is transmitted.

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A303 (H) are hit end specifying commands for specifying the end of the hit gaming state for each hit type (first small hit, second small hit, big hit). When the small hit game state for the first small hit is ended, a hit end 1 designation command is transmitted. When the small hit game state for the second small hit is ended, a hit end 2 designation command is transmitted. When the big hit gaming state is ended, a hit end 3 designation command is transmitted.

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low base state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the reserved memory number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the reserved memory number subtraction designation command when subtracting the reserved memory number, but does not use the reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and does not use the reserved memory number subtraction command. When subtracting, a reserved memory number designation command for designating the number of reserved memories after the subtraction may be transmitted.

  In addition, you may comprise so that the command which designates the one of the holding memory which increased among the 1st holding memory and the 2nd holding memory may be transmitted. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  Command C200 (H) is a V winning designation command for designating that there has been a V winning.

  It is to be noted that an effect control command indicating the contents of the winning determination results such as the small hit determination, the small hit type determination, and the variation pattern type determination at the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is provided. You may make it provide. Specifically, as the determination result at the time of winning, a symbol designation command may be provided that indicates whether or not a small hit is made and a determination result of the type of small hit. In addition, as a determination result at the time of winning a prize, a variation type command may be provided that indicates a determination result (a determination result of the variation pattern type) in which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls. When using such a command for designating various determination results at the time of winning a start, in the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the command, future fluctuations at a timing before the actual fluctuation display order of special symbols. The display result of the display may be prefetched, and based on the prefetching, for example, a notice that a small hit will occur (so-called prefetch notice) may be executed.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560. In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a small hit determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a small hit determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination. The random number for random use (random 2) and the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (to be described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the accessory prize winning switch 25a, and the accessory discharge switch 25b are input via the input driver circuit 58, State determination is performed (switch processing: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for small hit type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). ). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the prize winning switch 25a (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit and determining a small hit type when the small hit is used. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 when the big hit gaming state is reached. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  The small hit release pre-processing (S308) is a process for performing a control or the like for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 22 when the small hit gaming state is reached. The small hit release process (S309) is a process of confirming whether or not a game ball has won V in the V winning area 22a in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, and transmitting a V winning designation command when winning V. In addition, it is a process for performing a process such as a process of transmitting a hit end designation command corresponding to the type of the small hit when the small hit end timing is reached.

  The small hit end process (S310) is a process for shifting to a big hit gaming state when a game ball has won V in the V winning area 22a in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 (transmission of a hit start 1 designation command, big hit Display time setting, jackpot release mode setting, process flag transition setting for pre-opening process for big winning opening, etc.), while when the V winning is not made, without shifting to the big hit gaming state, This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the special symbol normal process (S300).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a small hit determination random number (random R), a small hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random) 3) is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). In the effect processing at the time of winning, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to make a small hit at the time of starting winning, and whether the value of the random number for determining the type of small hit or the variation pattern type falls within the range of determination values. It is judged. Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29). In addition, the process of S216 may be performed after the process of S214 without providing the winning effect process (S215).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process. Note that the process of S226 may be executed after the process of S224 without providing the winning effect process (S225).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S310 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out a random R (random number for small hit determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the small hit determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the small hit determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. Make a hit judgment. The small hit determination module is a program that compares a predetermined small hit determination value (see FIG. 6) with a random number for determining small hits, and executes a process of determining a small hit when they match. . In other words, this is a program for executing the small hit determination process.

  The small hit determination process is configured such that the probability of winning a small hit is higher when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed than when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. ing. Specifically, the small hit determination table includes a first special symbol small hit determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 6A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of small hit determination values. There is provided a second special symbol small hit table (a table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 6A in the ROM 54 is set) set more than the one special symbol small hit determination table. The CPU 56 checks whether the symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If the symbol is the first special symbol, the CPU 56 uses the first special symbol small hit determination table. In the case of the second special symbol, the small hit determination processing is performed using the second special symbol small hit determination table. Specifically, the CPU 56 determines that the value of the random number for small hit determination (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values set in the small hit determination table used according to the type of the special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner. Then, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner. If it is decided to make a small hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but determining whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display a small hit symbol It is also to do.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state is determined based on whether or not the hourly flag is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state shifts to the time reduction state (high base state), and is reset when the time reduction state (high base state) ends. Specifically, the hourly flag is a big hit gaming state that is started on the basis of occurrence of a V prize in the small hit gaming state by the second small hit (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a big hit via the second small hit). Set in the process of ending the big hit game state, and then, a condition that a predetermined number (100 times) of fluctuation display (fluctuation display to be lost) is performed, and a condition that the next big hit is determined When the earlier condition is satisfied, it is reset when the special symbol variation display is ended and the stop symbol is stopped or displayed, or when the big hit gaming state ends.

  If the value of the small hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the small hit determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the random number for small hit determination (random R) matches with any small hit determination value in S60, the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (S71). The small hit flag is reset when the small hit gaming state ends. Then, the table for determining the small hit type shown in FIG. 6B is selected as a table used for determining the small hit type as one of a plurality of types (S72).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random number for determining the small hit type, which is extracted by the start-port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer, and uses the small hit type determination table selected in S72, A small hit type and a small hit symbol corresponding to a value matching the random number (random 1) for determining the small hit type stored in the holding storage buffer are determined (S73).

  As shown in FIG. 6B, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the small hit type and the small hit symbol is set so that the small hit symbol is different for each small hit type, Since the small hit type and the small hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the small hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the small hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 stores the small hit type data indicating the determined small hit type in the hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the small hit type is “first small hit”, “01” is stored as the small hit type data. When the small hit type is “second small hit”, “02” is stored as the small hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the small hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. If the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol in accordance with the determination result of the small hit type. That is, when the small hit type is determined as “first small hit”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit type is determined as “second small hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). Thus, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (S133). If the small hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S137.

  When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 instructs the effect control microcomputer 100 to execute either a hit start 1 designation command or a hit start 2 designation command according to the determined small hit type. (Hit start designation command) is set (S134).

  Thereby, the set hit start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, if the type of small hit is the first small hit, a hit start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of small hit is the second small hit, a hit start 2 designation command is transmitted. Whether the small hit type corresponds to the first small hit or the second small hit is determined based on data indicating the small hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the hit type buffer). Is done.

  In addition, a value corresponding to a small hit release waiting time (time to wait for the big winning opening to be started for the start of the small hit gaming state) is set in the big winning opening control timer (S135). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S308) (S136), and the process is terminated. Thereby, it shifts to the small hit gaming state.

  If it is determined in S133 that the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (S139). In the present embodiment, when the time reduction flag is set, that is, the time reduction state is also the high base state as described above. Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the big hit (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the second via big hit) generated based on the V winning in the second small hit state, the fluctuation is lost. Until the display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) (except when the big hit occurs until the variable display that is out of place continues 100 times), the high base state and the short time state are continued. It is set. If the time reduction flag is not set in S137 (in the low base state), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S142), and the process is terminated. . Thereby, in the low base state in which the time reduction flag is not set, the low base state is continued when the fluctuating display that is out of place is completed. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set (in the high base state), the value of the time reduction counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be displayed (remaining number of times) in the time reduction state (high base state) is decremented by -1. (S138).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction counter has become 0 (S139). When the value of the time reduction counter has not become 0, in order to continue the time reduction state (high base state), The value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S142), and the process ends. As a result, in the time-saving state, the high-base state and the time-saving state are displayed until the losing variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) (except when a big hit occurs until the losing variation display continues 100 times). The state continues. On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is reset (S140), thereby shifting to the non-time reduction state (low base state). As a result, when the time reduction state due to the high base state is entered after the end of the big hit game state via the second small hit, the losing variation display is continuously executed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Transition to a non-temporary state.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S141), and updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) ( S142), the process is terminated. As a result, in the time-short state due to the high base state, when the fluctuating display that is out of place is continuously executed a predetermined number of times (100 times), the high base state and the time-short state end, and the low base state and the non-time-short state shift To do.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for small hits (S308). In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 sets the opening time (0.5 seconds) of the special variable winning ball device 22 to the small hit opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special variable winning ball device 22 ( S1511).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to control the special variable winning ball device 22 to an open state (S1512). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release process (S309) (S1513).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the small hit releasing process (S309) in the special symbol process. In the small hit release process, the CPU 56 updates the small hit release time timer by -1 (S1520), and checks whether the small hit release time timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S1521).

  When the small hit opening time timer has not timed out in S1521, in order to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the special variable winning ball device 22 from the big winning opening, the bonus winning switch 25a is turned on. It is determined whether or not (S1522). If it is not in the ON state in S1522, the process proceeds to S1524 described later. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S1522, the in-game game ball number counter for counting the number of game balls existing inside the special variable winning ball device 22 (initial stage before the big winning opening is opened). The value is “0”) is updated by adding +1 (S1523), and a winning number counter (the initial value before opening the big winning opening is “0”) for counting the number of winning is updated by +1 (S1523A). The process proceeds to S1524.

  In S1524, in order to determine whether or not the game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 has been discharged from the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, it is determined whether or not the accessory discharge switch 25b is on. Determination is made (S1524). If it is not in the ON state in S1524, the process proceeds to S1526 described later. On the other hand, if it is in the ON state in S1524, the aforementioned in-game game ball number counter is updated by 1 (S1525), and the process proceeds to S1526.

  In this way, the in-game game ball number counter is updated by +1 when it is detected that a game ball has entered the special variable winning ball device 22, and the game ball is discharged from the special variable winning ball device 22. When it is detected that the game has been performed, -1 subtraction is updated, so that it is possible to recognize whether or not the game ball remains in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 based on the count value.

  In S1526, it is determined whether or not the V winning switch 24 is in an ON state in order to determine whether or not a V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 22a is detected (S1526). . When it is not in the ON state in S1526, the process proceeds to S1526C described later. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S1526, it is a time when a V winning is detected, and a V winning flag indicating that a V winning is detected is set (S1527). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S1528), and the process proceeds to S1529. Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

  When the small hit release time timer times out in S1521, it is the time when the small hit release time has ended, and the process proceeds to S1529. In S1529, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 21 to control the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) to the closed state (S1529). Thus, when the V winning is detected before the small hit opening time elapses, the big winning opening is closed at that time, and when the V winning is not detected until the small hit opening time elapses, The big prize opening is closed when the opening time for the small hits has elapsed. Next, the winning number counter is cleared, and the count value is initialized to “0” (S1529A).

  Next, after the special winning opening is closed, the CPU 56 responds to the type of small hit being executed (determining the type of small hit based on the small hit type data stored in the hit type buffer). Then, a process for transmitting either a hit end 1 designation command or a hit end 2 designation command (hit end designation command) is performed (S1530). Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for effect control can recognize the type of the small hit for which the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit end process (S310) (S1531), and ends the process.

  As described above, in the small hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) is basically closed after being opened for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds). When a winning is detected, the game is closed without waiting for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds). In this way, the progress of game control can be sharpened.

  When a V winning is detected, in order to shift to a state that is advantageous to the gaming state of a big hit gaming state, the small winning wait time elapses regardless of whether or not the V winning is detected. You may make it progress to a hit end process.

  When it is determined in S1526 that the V winning switch 24 is not turned on and the process proceeds to S1526C, the value of the winning number counter becomes a predetermined value (for example, 10) set as the upper limit number of winnings. It is determined whether or not there is (S1526C). When the winning number counter is not a predetermined value, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the winning number counter is a predetermined value, the process proceeds to S1529 described above, and the processing of S1529 to S1531 described above is executed to control the solenoid 21 to control the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning prize). Mouth) is controlled to be closed, and the process proceeds to the small hit end processing. As a result, when a predetermined number of game balls win before the small hitting opening time elapses and before the V winning is generated, the big winning opening is closed at that time.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) is opened for a short time (0.5 seconds) as the small hit gaming state is shown. You may control to open the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 (large winning opening) for a long time. In addition, as an example of the small hit game state, an example in which the special variable winning ball device 22 (large winning opening) is opened only once is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be opened a plurality of times. In this way, it is possible to improve the probability of V winning in the small hit gaming state.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process. In the process after the end of the small hit game, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a game ball remains in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the closed state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 at the end of the small hit gaming state. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-mentioned in-function game ball number counter is “0” (S1534). Here, the game balls remaining inside the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the closed state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 are specially variable just before the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened in the small hit gaming state. The game ball is considered to be a game ball that has entered the inside from the big winning opening of the winning ball apparatus 22. In the small hit end processing, when the special winning prize ball device 22 in the small hit game state is closed after the big winning opening is opened, when the V winning has not yet occurred, the special variable winning ball device 22 is placed inside the special variable winning ball device 22. In order to make it possible to determine the V prize until there is no game ball remaining, it is determined in S1534 whether or not the value of the in-function game ball number counter is “0”.

  If it is determined in S1534 that the value of the in-function game ball number counter is not “0”, that is, if a game ball remains in the special variable winning ball device 22, the process proceeds to S1535 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1534 that the value of the in-function game ball number counter is “0”, that is, when no game balls remain in the special variable winning ball device 22, the small hit game state In order to confirm whether or not a V prize has occurred, it is determined whether or not a V prize flag is set (S1549A).

  When the V winning flag is set in S1549A, the process proceeds to S1541 to be described later in order to control to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the V winning flag is not set in S1549A, the small hit flag is reset in accordance with the end of the small hit gaming state (S1550), and the special symbol process flag value is changed to the special symbol normal process (S300). (S1551), and the process ends. As a result, when no V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is not entered.

  Also, when it is determined in S1534 that the value of the in-function game ball number counter is not “0”, that is, when the game ball remains in the special variable winning ball device 22, the special variable is possible. In order to determine whether or not the game ball has been discharged from the inside of the winning ball device 22, it is determined whether or not the accessory discharge switch 25b is in an ON state (S1535). When it is not in the on state in S1535, the process proceeds to S1537 described later. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S1535, the in-game game ball number counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S1536), and the process proceeds to S1537.

  As described above, when the game ball number counter in the accessory is not “0”, the game ball number counter in the accessory is subtracted in accordance with the discharge of the game ball detected by the accessory discharge switch 25b. When the game balls remaining inside the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 are discharged by being updated, it is determined in S1534 that the value of the in-function game ball counter is “0”, and S1549A Will proceed to.

  When the process proceeds to S1537, it is determined whether or not the V winning switch 24 is in an ON state in order to determine whether or not a V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 22a is detected. (S1537). When it is not in the on state in S1537, the process proceeds to S1540 described later. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S1537, it is a time when a V winning is detected, and a V winning flag indicating that a V winning is detected is set (S1527). Then, a process for transmitting a V winning designation command is performed (S1539), and the process proceeds to S1540.

  As a result, even when a V prize has not yet occurred at the time of closing after opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the small hit gaming state, the game is placed inside the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. When the ball remains, if the remaining game ball wins V, it is controlled to the big hit game state.

  When the process proceeds to S1540, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag is set in order to confirm whether or not the V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state (S1540). If the V winning flag is not set in S1540, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the V winning flag is set in S1540, the process proceeds to S1541 to control to the big hit gaming state.

  When the process proceeds to S1541, the small hit flag is reset according to the end of the small hit gaming state (S1541), and it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is set (S1542). If the time reduction flag is not set in S1542 (that is, in the normal state), the process proceeds to S1545. On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is set in S1542 (that is, if the time reduction state is set), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (S1543). As a result, when a V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled, the high base state and the short time state are once ended. Then, a process for transmitting the normal state designation command is performed (S1544). Thereby, in the production control microcomputer, it is possible to recognize that it is in the normal state (low base state and non-time-short state). Next, the V winning flag is reset (S1545).

  Next, a winning start 3 designation command indicating that the big hit gaming state starts is transmitted (S1546). Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the big hit gaming state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big prize opening control timer (S1547).

  In addition, referring to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 described above, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), the interval time (the closing time of the big prize opening between rounds), etc. The release pattern data indicating the release mode is set in a predetermined storage area (S1548). Among such data, the data on the number of times of opening (15 times) is set in an opening number counter for counting the number of times of opening in S1548. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S1549), and the process is terminated.

  As described above, in the small hit end process, when the V winning is generated during the small hit gaming state, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state, and when the V winning is not generated during the small hit gaming state, the next reserved memory is stored. Control to shift to a special symbol variation display waiting state based on information is performed.

  FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) in the special symbol process. In the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening control timer by 1 (S401). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0 (S402). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated.

  When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, the CPU 56 transmits a big prize opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be started (S403), and controls the solenoid 21 to control the big prize opening. Control to open (special variable winning ball apparatus 22) is performed (S404). Then, the value of the release number counter is updated by subtracting -1 (S405). In the big hit gaming state, the value of the number-of-opening counter is set to “15” in S1548, and the value of the number-of-opening counter is decremented and updated every time the execution of each round is started in S401. The number of rounds to be started is grasped based on the value of the number-of-opening counter.

  Next, based on the big hit gaming state opening pattern data (opening time data) stored in S1548, the CPU 56 makes the big winning opening control timer the maximum time during which the big winning opening can be opened (big winning opening opening time). A value corresponding to the special winning opening opening time (29 seconds) corresponding to is set (S406).

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S407), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process. In the special winning opening opening process, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special winning opening control timer set in the pre-opening pre-opening process by -1 (S420).

  Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer corresponding to the opening time set in S406 has become 0 (S421). When the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, it means that the opening time has elapsed, so the process proceeds to S435 and subsequent steps in order to close the open big prize opening. When the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, it means that the release time has not elapsed, so the process proceeds to S432 and subsequent steps in order to perform the process during the release in the big hit gaming state.

  If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0 in S421, it is checked whether or not the prize winning switch 25a is turned on (S432). If the prize winning switch 25a is not turned on, the process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, when the prize winning switch 25a is turned on, the value of the winning number counter for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening is incremented by one (S433). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (S436). If the value of the winning number counter is not a predetermined number, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the process proceeds to S435 in order to close the open large winning opening.

  When the process proceeds to S435, since there is a closing condition for the big prize opening in the round of the big hit gaming state, the solenoid 21 is controlled to perform control for closing the opened big prize opening (S435). Then, the value of the winning number counter is cleared (set to 0) (S436).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the opening number counter is “0” (S438). Specifically, in S438, it is determined whether or not it is the final round in the big hit gaming state by checking the value of the number-of-releases counter.

  If the value of the number-of-opening counter is not “0” in S438, it is not yet the final round, so the CPU 56 designates the display state corresponding to the number of rounds after the big winning opening is opened (after the end of the round). Control is performed to transmit the designation command (A2XX (H)) after the winning opening is opened to the production control microcomputer 100 (S439). Then, a value corresponding to the interval time from the end of the round to the start of the next round is set in the big prize opening control timer (S440). Specifically, as the interval time, the interval time data is set based on the release pattern data (interval time data) stored in S1548. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (S305) (S441), and the process is terminated.

  Further, when the value of the number-of-opens counter is 0 in S438, since it is the final round, the CPU 56 transmits a hit end 3 designation command indicating that the big hit gaming state is ended to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is controlled (S440). Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it can be recognized that the big hit gaming state is ended. Then, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to a jackpot end time (for example, a time for performing an effect informing the effect display device 9 that the jackpot game has ended) in the big prize opening control timer (S443), and a special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S307) (S444), and the process ends.

  In this way, in the big hit gaming state, the control for opening the big winning opening is executed until either of 10 game balls are won or the release time of 29 seconds elapses. Such control for opening the special winning opening is repeatedly executed 15 times.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (S307) in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts -1 from the value of the big winning end control timer in which the big hit end time is set (S153). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed) (S154). If the value of the big prize opening control timer is not 0, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, it is the end timing of the big hit gaming state, so it is determined whether or not the big hit is a big hit via the second small hit (S153). Specifically, in S153, when data indicating the second small hit is set in the hit type buffer, it is determined that the big hit is via the second small hit.

  When it is not a big hit via the second small hit in S153, that is, a big hit via the first small hit, the big hit flag is reset (S157), and the value of the special symbol process flag is changed to the special symbol normal processing (S300). The corresponding value is updated (S158), and the process is terminated. Thereby, when it is not a big hit via the second small hit, that is, when it is a big hit via the first small hit, the low base state is set.

  On the other hand, if it is a big hit via the second small hit in S153, the time reduction flag is set (S154). As a result, the gaming state shifts to the time-saving state and the high base state after the end of the big hit big hit game state via the second small hit. Then, “100” is set in the hourly number counter (S155). Thus, after the end of the big hit big hit game state via the second small hit, if the next small hit does not occur, the period until the variable display resulting in the missed display result is executed 100 times (the first small hit hit). When the big hit by way of passing occurs, the time-short state and the high base state are continuously controlled until that time). In the present embodiment, when the time reduction flag is set and the time reduction state is controlled, it is determined that the time reduction state is normal in the normal symbol process, and the high base state is controlled.

  Next, processing for transmitting a time-short state designation command is performed (S156). Thereby, in the production control microcomputer 100, it is possible to recognize that the high base state and the short time state are controlled. Then, the big hit flag is reset (S157), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S158), and the process is terminated.

  Next, among the effects executed by the effect display device 9, the firing guidance effect will be specifically described. FIG. 20 is a display screen diagram showing the firing guidance effect executed by the effect display device 9 as time elapses. The launch guidance effect includes a navigation lottery effect and a navigation effect described below.

  Every time a game ball that has passed through the stage gate 61 is detected by the stage gate switch 60, as shown in FIG. “○” in the figure) is updated and displayed.

  Reservation exit storage is a predetermined upper limit number of production displays for which production start conditions such as navigation lottery production have not yet been established even though a game ball has entered the production area such as production gate 61. In this example, storing the information within the range of “16”) is referred to as the performance exit pending storage. In addition, the term “reservation exit reserved storage” is also used in the case of indicating (specifying) information on a performance stored on hold.

  Then, every time the start condition of the navigation lottery effect is established, the performance hall reserved memory image is decreased and updated one by one, and the navigation lottery as shown in FIGS. Production is performed.

  The navigation lottery effect is an effect that is executed in response to the digestion of the performance exit reservation memory, and in this embodiment, effect control is performed to display an image for executing the battle effect. In the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 20B, a display is performed in which a friend character 9b who is a player's friend and an enemy character 9c which is a player's enemy are confronted. In the battle effect, when winning in the navigation lottery, an effect that results in an effect that the teammate character 9b wins the enemy character 9c as shown in FIG. 20C is executed. In the battle effect, when the navigation lottery results in a shift, an effect that is an effect result that the teammate character 9b loses to the enemy character 9c as shown in FIG. 20 (h) is executed. Thereby, the player can intuitively grasp whether the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit or a miss.

  In the navigation lottery effect, when an effect that is different from the navigation lottery as shown in FIG. 20H is executed, the next navigation lottery effect based on the next performance exit storage is executed. On the other hand, when the navigation lottery effect as shown in FIG. 20C is performed and the winning effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 20D, the navigation lottery such as “Navi GET!” Is performed. The per-navigation notification image 9e for notifying that the right to execute the navigation effect has been acquired (winning the navigation lottery) is displayed on the effect display device 9, thereby notifying that the determination result of the navigation effect has been won. Is done. Thereby, it is possible to make the player clearly understand that the determination result of the navigation effect is a win.

  After the navigation notification image 9e is displayed, a standby notification image 9f that indicates that the navigation display is in a standby state, such as “standby”, is displayed on the effect display device 9, whereby the navigation effect is displayed. It is informed that it is waiting. Thereby, it is possible to make the player easily grasp that the navigation display can be executed. Such a standby notification image 9f is continuously displayed until a specific small hit state in which a second small hit that becomes a high base occurs after a big hit occurs. The number of navigation stocks is information indicating the number of stocked (saved) variable display counts that enable execution of the navigation effect when the determination result of the navigation effect is a win. The standby notification image 9f is displayed as a special symbol variation display for the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed (for example, the number of navigation stocks such as 10, 50, 100, etc.) except for the second small hit. You may make it display continuously until the time of the following variable display is performed.

  The standby notification image 9f is continuously displayed without changing except when a specific small hit state in which the second small hit that becomes the high base has occurred after the big hit has occurred. On the other hand, when it is decided to generate the second small hit and the special prize winning ball device 22 is in the open state, as shown in FIG. The navigation effect for performing the right-handed navigation notification for guiding is performed. If the player makes a right turn in accordance with such right-handed navigation notification, it is possible for the player to win a game ball in the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 22 controlled to the open state in the small hit game state. It becomes.

  Since the guidance for launching with a navigation effect such as a right-handed navigation display 9g, the guidance for launching is made when the player is controlled to the big hit game state based on winning the V in the small hit game state and then controlled to the high base state. By following the launch guide, it becomes possible to control the base state to a high level, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In a small hit game state such as the second small hit, when a game ball received in the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 enters the V winning area 22a and is detected by the V winning switch 24, FIG. As shown in (g), a V winning notification display 9h for notifying that a V winning has occurred, such as “V winning GET!”, Is executed. Thereafter, a jackpot display effect (fanfare effect) for notifying that a jackpot has occurred is executed, and control of the jackpot gaming state is started.

  For example, an enormous number of data such as an upper limit value of 16 can be stored in the reserved exit storage, as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (c), (h), etc. Since many such navigation lottery effects are executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the effect display.

  Next, the timing of effect control of the effect control microcomputer 100 when the launch guidance effect as shown in FIG. 20 is executed will be described. FIG. 21 is a timing chart of effect control by the effect control microcomputer 100 when the launch guide effect is executed.

  In FIG. 21, effect gate switch 60, determination of navigation effect, navigation lottery effect, navigation effect flag, start port switch (first start port switch 13a or second start port switch 14a), special symbol hit determination, special symbol Each state of the change display, the special winning opening, and the navigation effect is shown as time passes.

  First, when a game ball enters the effect gate 61 and the effect gate switch 60 is turned on as shown in (A) and a game ball is detected, in the effect control microcomputer 100 as shown in (B), A hit determination (lottery) for a navigation effect is performed. When the determination result of the determination of the navigation effect is a win, a navigation lottery effect as shown in FIGS. 20B, 20C, and 20H is executed, and the winning display result at the end of the navigation lottery effect A hit notification as shown in FIG. In addition, when the determination result of the navigation effect is a win, when the hit notification is performed in the navigation lottery effect, the navigation effect flag indicating that the determination result of the navigation effect is a win is set to the ON state, The navigation effect is ready to be executed, and the “standby” display as shown in FIG.

  Then, when the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14a detects a winning game ball as shown in (E), the game control microcomputer 560 performs a hit determination as shown in (F). The When the above-mentioned navigation effect flag is set to the ON state and the determination result of the hit determination is the second small hit, after the special symbol variation display is executed as shown in (G), the second small The winning display result is derived and displayed, and as shown in (H), the small winning game state in which the big winning opening is opened for 0.5 seconds is controlled.

  As described above, when the second small hit is reached, a navigation effect for performing right-handed navigation notification as shown in FIG. If the player makes a right turn in accordance with such right-handed navigation notification, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the big winning opening.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in command analysis processing, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In the command analysis process, when a display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as effects corresponding to the change display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, Then, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for determining the selection of various effects (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is stopped. Also good. In the variation pattern command, information necessary for specifying the variation display mode such as the length of the variation time and the variation display result (small hit display result, outlier display result, small hit type) is made up of specific data. It is a command. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop symbol when performing the effect control for variably displaying the effect symbol is determined based on the display result designation command as to whether it is out of play or small hit, and the small hit when the small hit is reached. This is determined based on the type discrimination.

  Next, the navigation effect determination table used for determining the hit of the navigation effect will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a navigation effect determination table in a table format. The navigation effect determination table of FIG. 23 is stored in the ROM 102 and is used for determination of the navigation effect in the low base state.

  In the navigation effect determination table of FIG. 23, SR1 (value of 0 to 499) for determining the navigation effect per each of the navigation effect (navigation effect is executed) and the navigation effect is off (navigation effect is not executed). A total of 500 values are allocated. Regarding the allocation of SR1, for the sake of clarity, the number of SR1 allocated is shown in each table. In the navigation effect determination table of FIG. 23, data is set with a ratio of “per navigation effect <naviation effect deviation”.

  Next, a navigation stock number selection table used for selecting the navigation stock number will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the navigation stock number selection table in a table format. The navigation stock number selection table in FIG. 24 is stored in the ROM 102 and is used for selecting the number of navigation stocks when a hit determination is made in the determination of the navigation effect.

  In the navigation stock number selection table of FIG. 24, a total of 90 SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 89) for selecting the number of navigation stocks for each of a plurality of types of navigation stocks such as 10 times, 50 times, and 100 times. Values are assigned. Regarding the allocation of SR2, the number of SR2 allocated is shown in each table in order to clarify the explanation. In the navigation stock number selection table of FIG. 24, data is set with a ratio of “10 times <50 times <100 times”.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S500, and then performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and an effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. The control related to the effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Navigation lottery effect process (S500): A process related to the navigation lottery effect is performed. The specific processing content of S500 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect display start process (S801).

  Fluctuation effect start processing (S801): In the effect display device 9, for example, a fluctuating effect that is an effect corresponding to the variable display of special symbols, such as the navigation effect shown in FIG. 20 (f), is started. Control. Further, in response to the display result of the special symbol, for example, the effect result of the changing effect such as the navigation effect shown in FIG. In response to the received variation pattern command, a variation production effect pattern is selected, and the production time timer that measures the production time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the changing-during effect process (S802).

  Processing during production during fluctuation (S802): Controls the switching timing of each state constituting the production pattern and monitors whether or not the production time counted by the production time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the production time has ended or that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the value of the production control process flag corresponds to the production-time production stop process (S803) in order to terminate the production at the time of fluctuation. Update to value.

  Fluctuation effect stop process (S803): Control is performed to stop the change effect and display the effect result corresponding to the change display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display processing (S804): After the end of the time of change, when a big win occurs according to the V winning in the V winning area 22a, such as a big hit display for informing the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit Display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during the big hit round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above-described processes, the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variation display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. The production control CPU 101 recognizes the designated variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example, and produces the effect during variation. Determine the result.

  Then, in the production control microcomputer 100, for example, since it is possible to recognize the short time state based on the short time state designation command, a specific production is performed according to the short time state by the production device such as the production display device 9. be able to.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, data specifying what state the gaming state is based on a normal state designation command, a short time state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. And the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the production result of the production at the time of change.

  Next, specific processing contents of the navigation lottery effect processing (S500) shown in FIG. 25 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the navigation lottery effect process. In the navigation lottery effect process, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the following process.

  First, it is determined whether or not the effect gate switch 60 is turned on and the entry of a game ball to the effect gate 61 is detected (S510). When the production gate switch 60 is not in the on state in S510, the process proceeds to S514 described later. On the other hand, when the production gate switch 60 is in the ON state in S510, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved outlet reservations is an upper limit (for example, 16) (S511).

  When the number of stored outlets is not the upper limit in S511, a random value SR1 for determination per navigation effect is extracted, and the stored outlets stored in the RAM 103 are used as the stored outlet information. In addition to saving (storing) in the save area in the buffer, the number of reserved outlets stored is incremented by one (S512). The performance exit holding storage buffer is a storage area (holding storage buffer) capable of storing a plurality of data such as random number values used for navigation lottery effects as performance exit holding storage information, and is provided in the game control microcomputer 560. This is a storage area having the same configuration as the buffer. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit (16 in this example) of the number of reserved outlet storages is provided in the reserved outlet storage buffer. In the performance exit storage buffer, data is stored in order according to the storage order in a plurality of storage areas, and the stored data is read in order from the data with the oldest storage time. Next, the reservation exit storage display is incremented by +1 (S513), and the process proceeds to S514. On the other hand, if the number of reserved outlet reservations is the upper limit in S511, since the reserved outlet storage cannot be increased, the process proceeds to S514.

  In S514, it is determined whether the current state is the low base state (S514). In the effect control microcomputer 100, a process of storing game state data for recognizing whether the game control state is the low base state (normal state) or the high base state in the processing area of the RAM 103. Is performed in the command analysis process. Specifically, such gaming state data is set to a value that specifies the low base state (non-short-time state) in the initial state, and when the short-time state designation command is received, the gaming state data is set to the high base state ( (Time reduction state) is set to a value for specifying, and when the normal state designation command is received, the game state data is set to a value for specifying the low base state (non-time reduction state). In S514, it is determined whether or not the current state is the low base state by checking the value of such game state data.

  Next, when it is not in the low base state in S514, that is, in the high base state, a specific movie image (for example, an image such as a moving image in which a character appearing in the navigation lottery effect operates based on a specific story). Is displayed, a high base medium effect process is performed (S537), and the process ends. Thereby, in a high base state, determination of a navigation effect is not performed and a navigation lottery effect is not performed. Note that in the high-base medium effect process in which the specific movie image is displayed in S537, it is desirable to provide an effect that suggests whether or not a small hit will be made based on the special symbol variation display. As an example of an effect that suggests whether or not a small hit is made based on such a variation display of the special symbol, for example, in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, In a relatively small display area such as a corner, it is possible to indicate whether or not a small hitting symbol is displayed by variably displaying small effects (so-called small symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other. An effect of displaying a display result may be performed.

  On the other hand, when it is in the low base state in S514, it is determined whether or not the navigation lottery effect executing flag is set (S515). The navigation lottery effect execution flag is a flag set in S530 when the navigation lottery effect is executed. When the navigation lottery effect execution flag is set in S515, the process proceeds to S531 described later. On the other hand, when the navigation lottery effect execution flag is not set in S515, it is determined whether or not the navigation effect flag is set (S516). The navigation effect flag is a flag that is set in S535 at the end timing of the navigation lottery effect when it is determined that the winning is determined by the determination of the navigation effect.

  If the navigation effect flag is set in S516, it is not necessary to execute the navigation lottery at this stage, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the navigation effect flag is not set in S516, the process proceeds to S517 and subsequent steps in order to execute a navigation effect lottery.

  In S517, it is determined whether or not there is performance reservation storage information (S517). When there is no performance reservation storage information, there is no performance reservation storage information to be determined for the navigation effect, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is the performance exit storage information, the navigation effect is determined by lottery to determine whether or not to execute the navigation effect (S518). In S518, the data of the random value SR1 for determining the navigation effect per unit as the performance exit storage information stored at the oldest time is read from the performance reservation storage buffer, and the data and the navigation effect determination table of FIG. 23 are used. Then, a lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the navigation effect is performed. Then, -1 is subtracted from the number of reserved outlets stored (S519), and the number of reserved outlets displayed on the display 9a of the performance display device 9 is updated by subtracting -1 (S520). In S519, when decrementing the deferred reserved storage number by -1, the oldest data read in the deferred reserved storage buffer is erased in the save area, and the contents of each save area are sequentially stored from the oldest data for the remaining data. The data in the storage area is shifted so that the oldest data among the remaining data becomes the data to be read next by changing the area to be stored one by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the determination of the navigation effect in S518 is a win (S521). When it is not a hit in S521 (when it is out of place), it is determined whether or not the number of stored outlets is “5” or more (S522). In S522, when the stored number of reserved exits is not “5” or more, the navigation lottery effect that becomes the shift effect result (the effect result that the teammate character 9b loses in the battle effect) in the first effect time (basic normal effect time). Processing for starting execution is performed (S523), and the process proceeds to S530. On the other hand, when the number of stored outlets reserved is “5” or more in S522, the result of the shift effect (the effect result of the ally character 9b losing in the battle effect) in the second effect time (shortened effect time) shorter than the first effect time. ) Is executed (S524), and the process proceeds to S530. As a result, when the determination result (lottery result) of the navigation effect is off, and the stored number of reserved exits is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 5), the navigation lottery effect is executed with an effect time shorter than usual. As a result, the time for processing the performance exit hold storage information is shortened, and the determination of the navigation effect based on the performance exit hold storage information can be made earlier.

  If it is a win in S521 described above, the value of SR2 for selecting the number of navigation stocks is extracted, and the number of navigation stocks is selected based on the extracted value using the navigation stock number selection table as shown in FIG. (S525). Then, the selected number of navigation stock is stored in the navigation stock number storage area of the RAM 103 (S526). In S526, the number of navigation stocks is selected as any one of 10, 50, and 100 times. In this way, when the determination of the navigation effect is a hit, the number of navigation stocks is selected from a plurality of times, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, similarly to S522, it is determined whether or not the number of stored outlets is “5” or more (S527). In S527, when the stored number of reserved exits is not “5” or more, the navigation lottery in which the winning effect (the effect that the teammate character 9b wins in the battle effect) is the first effect time (basic normal effect time) described above. Processing for starting execution of the effect is performed (S528), and the process proceeds to S530. On the other hand, when the number of stored performance exits is “5” or more in S527, the winning effect (the teammate character 9b wins the battle effect) with the second effect time (shortened effect time) shorter than the first effect time. Processing for starting the execution of the navigation lottery effect which is the effect result) is performed (S529), and the process proceeds to S530. As a result, even if the determination result of the navigation effect is a win, if the number of reserved outlet reservations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the navigation lottery effect is executed with a shorter production time than usual, so the reserved outlet storage The time for processing the information is shortened, and it is possible to generate the determination of the navigation effect based on the stored information on the performance exit reservation earlier.

  When the determination result of the navigation effect is a win, the navigation lottery effect is executed in the first effect time (basic normal effect time) even if the stored number of reserved exits is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (“5”). You may do it. In S530, a navigation lottery effect execution flag is set (S530), and the process is terminated.

  If the navigation lottery effect execution flag is set in S515, the navigation lottery effect execution process is executed (S531). In the navigation lottery effect execution process, the navigation lottery effect display as shown in FIGS. 20B, 20C, and 20H is executed. In S531, data for executing a battle effect determined in advance according to the time of the process timer for the navigation lottery (data when the determination result of the navigation effect is different from the data when the determination result of winning is stored is stored in the ROM 102. Each time the navigation lottery effect process is executed, the battle effect is executed by using the data corresponding to the time of the process timer for the navigation lottery. Is done.

  Then, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the navigation lottery effect based on confirming whether the time of the process timer for the navigation lottery effect has reached the end time of the navigation lottery effect being executed ( S532). When it is not the end timing of the navigation lottery effect in S532, the processing is ended in order to continue the navigation lottery effect. On the other hand, when it is the end timing of the navigation lottery effect in S532, the navigation lottery effect is terminated and the navigation lottery effect executing flag is reset (S533). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the navigation lottery effect that has been executed is a hit effect result (S534). If the result is off, the process is terminated. (S535) indicates that the determination result of the navigation effect is a hit, and further, after displaying a per-navigation notification image 9e such as “Navi GET!” In FIG. 20 (d), FIG. 20 (e ) Is displayed (S536), and the process ends.

  The determination of the navigation effect using the navigation effect determination table is not limited to the low base state, and may be executed in the high base state. In that case, when the determination result of the navigation effect using the navigation effect determination table is successful without providing the function of executing the navigation effect based on the navigation stock as will be described later, You may make it perform the production | presentation which alert | reports.

  Further, when the determination of the navigation effect using the navigation effect determination table is executed in the high base state, a function for executing the navigation effect based on the navigation stock as will be described later is provided, and a predetermined value is determined based on the determination result of the navigation effect. The number of navigation effects can be executed, and the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed may be added based on the selection of the number of navigation stocks to be performed later.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the production start process (S801) at the time of change in the production control process. In the fluctuating effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the following process.

  In the effect production start process at the time of change, an effect setting process for setting an effect pattern on the effect display device 9 is executed (S604). In the effect setting process, for example, for the effect executed by the effect display device 9 according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command, whether or not a predetermined effect such as a navigation effect is executed, and The contents of the effect when the predetermined effect is executed are determined. The contents of the effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control pattern is set to one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S605). The CPU 101 for effect control is stored in the effect control pattern table in accordance with the change time specified by the change pattern specifying command and the effect control pattern (effect operation) specified by the effect pattern determined in the process of S605. The effect control pattern corresponding to the specified effect pattern is selected and determined as the effect control pattern used for the effect display of the effect display device 9 at the time of the variable symbol display this time. .

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102 in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, the effect display device 9 has a variable display period in a variable display period from when the special symbol variable display is started until the display result is stopped. A plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display in the display area are stored as variation effect control patterns.

  In addition, each variation production control pattern includes special design variation display such as production control process timer set value, production control process timer determination value, production display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, and end code. The control data for controlling the production operation such as the production corresponding to the above is set, and the contents of various production control, the timing of switching the production control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S604 (S606). Then, a process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S607).

  When the effect control CPU 101 executes the processing of S609, the effect control device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part) is performed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Then, the control of various lamps as the production component and the speaker 27 as the production component is started (S608). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S609), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the processing during variation effect (S802) (S610). ).

  Next, the effect setting process executed in S604 of the effect start process at the time of change will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. In FIG. 28, the process of setting the navigation effect in the effect setting process will be described as a representative example, and the processing contents relating to the setting of other effects will be omitted. In the effect setting process, the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) performs the following process.

  First, it is determined whether or not a navigation effect flag is set (S631). When the navigation effect flag is not set in S631, the process proceeds to S639 described later. On the other hand, when the navigation effect flag is set in S631, whether or not the current state is the low base state is determined based on the game state data as in S514 described above (S632).

  When the low base state is set in S632, the process proceeds to S637 described later. On the other hand, when it is not in the low base state in S632, that is, when it is in the high base state, the navigation effect can be executed based on the number of navigation stocks, and the navigation effect is performed using the number of navigation stocks currently held. In order to execute, the navigation stock number is updated by subtracting -1 (S633). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation stocks after the subtraction update is “0” (S634). If it is “0”, an effect that informs that the number of navigation stocks has become “0” (for example, navigation stock) (S 635), the navigation effect flag is reset (S 636), and the process proceeds to S 637. When the navigation effect flag is reset, the process proceeds from S631 to S639 at the next special symbol variation display.

  In S637, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is the second small hit (becomes a high base state after the big win based on the V winning) (S637). Specifically, in S637, based on the effect control command (display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area) received during the variation display of the special symbol this time, the variation display to be executed this time is the second It is determined whether or not a small hit is made.

  In S637, when it is the second small hit, an effect execution setting for executing the first navigation effect is performed (S638), and the process is terminated. The first navigation effect is an effect in which both the right-handed navigation display 9g and the lighting of the right-handed lamp 50 in FIG. In this way, when the second small hit is reached, the navigation effect is executed using both the effect display device 9 and the right-handed lamp 50.

  When all the navigation stock is digested in S636 and the navigation effect flag is reset, or when the second small hit is made, for example, a right hit is made without a navigation effect to generate a big hit and control to a high base state When this is done, the process proceeds directly from S631 to S639 without going through S637, so the right-handed navigation effect on the effect display device 9 based on the number of navigation stocks is not executed, and the right as set in S638 is executed. The navigation effect for performing the hit navigation display 9g is not executed.

  If it is determined in S637 that the second small hit is not reached (when the first small hit or missed), the process proceeds to S639. In S639, the current variation display may correspond to the first small hit (becomes a low base state after the big win based on the V prize) or the second small hit (directly proceeds from S631 to S639, but from S637 to S639). It is determined whether or not the process is not applicable (S639). Specifically, in S639, based on the effect control command (display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area) received at the time of the variation display of the special symbol this time, the variation display executed this time is the first. It is determined whether or not a small hit or a second small hit (second small hit when the navigation effect flag is not set).

  In S639, when it becomes the first small hit or the second small hit (second small hit when the navigation effect flag is not set), the effect setting for executing the second navigation effect is performed (S640), End the process. The second navigation effect is an effect that executes only lighting of the right-handed lamp 50 as a navigation effect. Thus, when the first small hit and the second small hit when the navigation effect flag is not set, the navigation effect is executed using only the right-handed lamp 50. Become. On the other hand, in S639, when the first small hit or the second small hit is not reached, that is, when it is out of place, an effect setting that does not execute the navigation effect is set (S641), and the process is ended. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed when the variation display result of the special symbol becomes the display result.

  In the effect setting process, when the navigation effect flag is not set, the process proceeds to S639, and there is no possibility that the first navigation effect corresponding to the second small hit will be executed. The display 9g is not executed.

  In addition, when the navigation effect flag is set and the low base state is set, there is a possibility that the first navigation effect corresponding to the second small hit may be executed by always proceeding to S637. There is a possibility that the right-handed navigation display 9g is executed as an effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect flag is set and the high base state is set, the process proceeds to S637 until the number of navigation stocks becomes “0”, so that the first navigation effect corresponding to the second small hit is obtained. Since there is a possibility that the right-handed navigation display 9g may be executed as a navigation effect, the navigation effect flag is reset after the number of navigation stocks becomes “0”. Since the process does not proceed to S637 but proceeds from S631 to S639, there is no possibility that the right-handed navigation display 9g is executed as a navigation effect.

  According to such an effect setting process, as shown in S638, when a specific condition is established such that it is determined to be the second small hit that becomes the high base after the big hit, as the first guiding means As shown in S638 and S640 of FIG. 26, the launch guidance is provided by the right-handed navigation display 9g of the effect display device 9 as the second guidance means regardless of whether or not such a specific condition is satisfied. When the right guidance lamp 50 is turned on, the guidance for launching is provided. Even when the guidance for launching is not performed by the first guiding means, the guidance for launching is performed by the second guiding means, so that the game ball of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is The player can surely grasp the winning status.

  Further, in the effect setting process of FIG. 28, for example, when a big hit via the second small hit occurs and becomes a high base while the navigation effect flag is reset, the predetermined setting is not performed according to the navigation effect. When the game is played, a function for restricting the execution of subsequent navigation effects is included as a penalty to the player.

  In such an effect setting process of FIG. 28, for example, when a big hit via the second small hit occurs and becomes a high base while the navigation effect flag is reset, a predetermined game is performed without following the navigation effect. A function for restricting the execution of subsequent navigation effects is included as a penalty to the player when the game is performed.

  Specifically, if the navigation effect flag is reset in S631 in FIG. 28, the process proceeds to S637 and S638 for determining the navigation effect mode when the second small hit is reached, or when the first small hit is reached, or Then, the process proceeds to S639 to S641 for determining the navigation effect mode at the time of losing, and as a result, no navigation effect is set in S641, thereby controlling the navigation effect. As a result, when a predetermined game is played without following the navigation effect, such as when a big hit via the second small hit occurs and the high base is reached while the navigation effect flag is reset, the navigation effect is executed at all. It will not be done. Moreover, as control which restrict | limits a navigation effect, you may make it perform the effect only of lighting of the right-handed lamp 50. FIG.

  A player who does not follow the launch guidance because the launch guidance is restricted when the game is played without following the launch guidance like the navigation effect by performing the control for restricting the execution of the navigation effect. Can be suppressed.

  When restricting the navigation effect, for example, the effect display device 9 may notify that the navigation effect is to be restricted, for example, by notifying the message display that the navigation effect is to be restricted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined game is played without following the navigation effect, when a big hit via the second small hit occurs and becomes a high base while the navigation effect flag is reset. As an example of a penalty for the player, an example of restricting the execution of subsequent navigation effects was shown. However, in addition to this, when a big game via the first small hit occurs while the navigation effect flag is reset and becomes a low base, when a predetermined game is played without following the navigation effect, As a penalty for the player, control for restricting the execution of subsequent navigation effects may be performed.

  Further, as the control for limiting the navigation effect, a navigation effect control process is provided separately from the effect setting process (for example, in the effect control process process, a navigation effect control process may be provided separately from S500 and S800 to S807). In the navigation effect control process, for example, it is determined whether or not a navigation effect restricting condition that a big hit via the second small hit occurs and the base is high while the navigation effect flag is reset is satisfied, When the condition is satisfied, the execution of the subsequent navigation effect may be restricted, for example, in the effect setting process, for example, a process of no navigation effect is executed.

  In the effect setting process as described above, when the setting to execute the first navigation effect is made in S637, based on the setting, in the changing time effect process, as shown in FIG. At the timing, the first navigation effect is executed. Further, when the setting for executing the second navigation effect is made in S640, the second navigation effect is executed at the timing as shown in FIG. 21 (I) in the changing-time effect processing based on the setting. Will be. Further, when it is set in S641 that there is no navigation effect, based on the setting, the navigation effect is not executed in the changing time effect processing.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the change effect stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the change effect stop processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) performs the following processing.

  First, a hit start 1 designation command reception flag set by the command analysis process (704) when a start hit command (first hit start designation command) is received, or a start hit command for the second little hit When (hit start 2 designation command) is received, it is confirmed whether or not the hit start 2 designation command reception flag set by the command analysis process (704) is set (S730).

  In S730, if any of the small hits hitting start command reception flag is not set, that is, if the variation display result of the special symbol is off, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the variation pattern command reception waiting process. (S740), and the process ends. On the other hand, if any of the small hits hitting start command flag is set in S730, the small hits are released at the end of the changing time effect processing (S804) (corresponding to the end of the special symbol fluctuation display). The process timer set to a value corresponding to the V prize waiting period is decremented by -1 (S731), and a V prize designation command reception flag is set to designate that a V prize has occurred in the small hit gaming state. By determining whether or not there is a V-winning is determined (S732).

  When the V-winning designation command reception flag is set in S732, this is a case where a V-winning occurs during the small hit gaming state, and the effect display device 9 displays the V-winning notification display as shown in FIG. Processing for executing 9h is performed (S733), and the process proceeds to S734. As a result, when a V winning is generated during the small hit gaming state, the fact is notified, so that the player can easily grasp that the big hit gaming state is set. On the other hand, if the V winning designation command reception flag is not set in S732, the process proceeds to S734 as it is.

  In S734, the command analysis process (704) sets when a big hit start designation command (hit start 3 designation command) is received when a big win occurs based on the occurrence of a V prize in the small hit gaming state. It is confirmed whether or not the hit start 3 designation command reception flag is set (S734).

  When the hit start 3 designation command reception flag is not set in S734, the variable symbol display of special symbols is stopped based on whether or not the value of the process timer after the subtraction update is “0” in S731. Later in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 after the open state in the small hit game state in the small hit end processing of FIG. It is determined whether or not a V winning awaiting period including a predetermined remaining ball discharge delay waiting time that is considered to be all the game balls are discharged (S739).

  If it is determined in S739 that the predetermined period has elapsed, no V-winning has occurred during the small hit gaming state, and no big win has occurred, so the value of the effect control process flag is set to the variable pattern command reception waiting process. The corresponding value is updated (S740), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S739 that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process ends in order to wait until the V prize waiting period in the small hit gaming state ends. In S739, it is determined whether or not all the game balls in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 have been exhausted after the open state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the small hit gaming state has ended. On the condition that all of the above are discharged, the process may proceed to S740.

  If the hit start 3 designation command reception flag is set in S734, a process table for performing a big hit display effect (fanfare effect) for executing the big win display process (S804) is selected (S735). Thereby, the control for displaying the game start screen in the big hit gaming state is performed. Next, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (S736), and the rendering device is performed according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps as an effect part, and the speaker 27 as an effect part is executed (S737). Thereby, execution of the jackpot display effect set by S735 is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) (S738), and the process ends.

  Note that the following modifications may be applied to the above-described launch guidance control.

  (1) The navigation lottery effect may not be executed in the high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state via the second small hit.

  (2) In the high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state via the second small hit, for example, the navigation lottery effect should not be executed for a predetermined period such as a period in which the variable display that is out of play is executed 100 times. May be.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration example in which the game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching device provided in the lower part of the game area 7 to the game area 7 is shown. A configuration may be adopted in which a game ball is fired from the hitting ball launching device provided at the top of the game area 7 to the game area 7. In this way, the player can easily make a right strike.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is a winning area where a winning ball is paid out in accordance with the entry (winning) of a game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 may be used as a gate in which no winning ball is paid out even if a game ball enters.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the effect gate 61 in which a prize ball is not paid out even when a game ball enters is shown as an example of the effect region used for determination of the navigation effect. However, a winning opening from which a prize ball is paid out when a game ball enters may be used as an effect area used for determination of a navigation effect.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is used as the variable winning means provided with the V winning area 22a has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable winning means provided with the V winning area 22 a may be provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. In the case where the variable winning means provided with the V winning area 22a is provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the variable winning means may be paid out in accordance with the entry of the game ball. Often, prize balls may not be paid out.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the launch guidance is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 such as the right-handed navigation display 9g in FIG. The firing guidance may be executed in any manner as long as it allows the player to recognize that it is the firing guidance, such as displaying with, and guiding by voice output from the speaker 27. Moreover, when displaying the firing guidance on the display screen of the effect display device 9, the firing guidance may be performed using any of characters, figures, symbols, characters, and the like.

  (8) When restricting the above-described launch guidance (navigation effect), as described above, instead of restricting the navigation effect when not following the navigation effect once, the navigation is performed when not following the navigation effect multiple times. The production may be limited. In that case, the number of times that the navigation effect was not followed may be counted, and the navigation effect may be limited when the counted value reaches a predetermined number. At that time, if the navigation effect is not followed once more, a warning may be given in advance to the effect that the navigation effect is limited.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect is completely prohibited when the navigation effect is restricted has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the navigation effect is restricted, the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed may be reduced, for example, by forcibly reducing the number of navigation stocks. Further, when the navigation effect is limited, for example, an effect may be provided in which the result of the navigation lottery effect is forcibly disregarded over a predetermined period.

  (10) The period for restricting the navigation effect as described above is such that it is automatically canceled when a predetermined number of times of variation is executed or when a predetermined game time has elapsed. Alternatively, it may be manually released so that it is not released unless the store clerk of the amusement store performs the releasing operation.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which only a right-handed navigation display is performed and no other effects are executed when the small hit game state is entered. However, the present invention is not limited to this. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, in addition to the right-handed navigation display, a display for notifying that a small hit can be made.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which, in the low base state, control is performed to shorten the effect time of the navigation lottery effect when the stored number of reserved outlets is “5” or more. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the high base state, control may be performed to shorten the rendering time of the navigation lottery effect when the stored number of performance exits is a predetermined number or more. In such a control, the shortening effect time can be changed even when the number of reserved outlets stored is changed in the high base state and the low base state, which triggers control to shorten the effect time of the navigation lottery effect. Good. For example, in the low base state, the control for reducing the effect time of the navigation lottery effect is performed by 10 or more, and in the high base state, the control for reducing the effect time of the navigation lottery effect is performed by five or more. Good.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of effect gates 61 may be provided in the game area 7. In that case, a first effect gate and a second effect gate that makes it harder for a game ball to pass therethrough are provided, and when the game ball enters the second effect gate, the first effect gate passes. The determination to execute the navigation effect may be made at a higher rate than the time.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, a high-probability zone for determining navigation effects may be provided. In the high-probability zone for the determination of the navigation effect, the winning probability for which the determination of the navigation effect is a hit may be improved from the normal state, and the performance exit reserved storage image may be displayed differently from the normal state. Further, in the high-probability zone for the determination of the navigation effect, the performance exit reserved storage image may not be displayed. The opportunity to enter the high-probability zone for the determination of the navigation effect may be when the number of times of special symbol variation display reaches a predetermined number. The opportunity to enter the high-probability zone for determination of the navigation effect may be when the number of times of determination of the navigation effect based on the entry of the game ball at the effect gate 61 reaches a predetermined number of determinations. The opportunity to enter the high-probability zone for the determination of the navigation effect is, for example, every time the determination of the navigation effect is determined, whether or not to enter the determination of the navigation effect into the high-probability zone, and when the lottery is won, It may be. The opportunity to enter the high-probability zone for the determination of the navigation effect may be when the V prize cannot be achieved in the small hit gaming state. The entry trigger to the high-probability zone for the determination of the navigation effect may be when a predetermined period has elapsed after the end of the big hit gaming state. The opportunity to enter the high-probability zone for determining the navigation effect may be when it is determined to be the first small hit.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the production gate 61 is arranged at a position higher than the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, and the game balls that win the start winning openings 13, 14 must be present. It is good also as arrangement which passes production gate 61. In this way, the game guidance does not pass through the production gate 61, the game ball enters only the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, and the winning guidance is won even though the second small hit is won. It is possible to prevent a situation in which no operation is performed.

  (16) The performance hall reserved memory image corresponding to the detection of the game ball at the effect gate 61 may be displayed in a different manner depending on the expected degree of determination of the navigation effect. For example, blue display may be used if the expectation of the determination of the navigation effect is low, red display may be used if it is high, and rainbow display may be used if the firing guidance is confirmed. In such a case, when the effect gate switch 60 detects the entry of the game ball in the effect gate 61, the navigation effect is determined in advance, the determination result is stored, and the determination result is prefetched. You may make it perform.

  (17) As described above, when the effect gate switch 60 detects the entry of the game ball in the effect gate 61, the navigation effect is determined in advance, the determination result is stored, and the determination result is prefetched. When changing the display mode of the stored performance exit reserved image, the display mode of the stored performance exit stored image may be changed while the game is in progress. In that case, the display mode may be changed by the player operating the operation means such as the push button 120.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, when a right-hand strike is made without following the navigation effect, such as when the second hit is made and the right-hand action is not followed, the warning sound and the warning display are displayed. By doing so, you may be made to encourage left-handed.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the ratio of determination of the navigation effect is constant has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio for determining the navigation effect may be changeable. For example, when it is determined that the navigation effect is determined, the hit determination ratio in the next determination of the navigation effect may be changed (increased or decreased).

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the gate 32 is provided in the left game area has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the gate 32 is provided in the right game area. When the first small hit that becomes a low base state after the big hit gaming state occurs, a message such as “Stop firing” is displayed on the effect display device 9 and the right hit is made. Navigation display may be executed.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the probability of determining the navigation effect is set to either a high probability state or a low probability state, and the determination of the navigation effect is executed in the low probability state. Each time a lottery is performed, a probability transition lottery is performed, and when winning, control for shifting from a low probability state to a high probability state may be performed. Such a high probability state ends when a predetermined number of navigation effects are determined or when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, such as when a predetermined time elapses, and shifts to a low probability state. do it.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, as a condition for executing the navigation effect, an example is given in which control is performed so that the navigation effect can be executed as many times as the number of navigation stocks is given and the number of navigation stocks is consumed. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a condition for executing a navigation effect is established, a ratio for continuing the navigation effect is set, and a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue the navigation effect every time the navigation effect is executed. The navigation effect may be executed once every time the winning is performed.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the detection signal of the effect gate switch 60 is input to the effect control microcomputer 100 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the detection signal of the effect gate switch 60 is input to the game control microcomputer 560. Based on the detection signal input from the effect gate switch 60, the game control microcomputer 560 launches. Processing related to guidance is executed, and the content of the firing guidance control based on the processing is instructed to the rendering control microcomputer 100 by the rendering control command. Based on the instruction, the rendering control microcomputer 100 performs the firing guidance as described above. You may make it perform production control regarding.

  (24) As the navigation lottery effect shown in the above-described embodiment, in place of the battle effect or in addition to the battle effect, the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed (variable) An effect to be displayed) may be executable. As an effect design, for example, an effect design (for example, a numeric design etc.) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time in three display areas arranged in the left-right direction, such as a left design, a middle design, and a right design, and then the display result is displayed. When the display results in winning the navigation lottery, the display result becomes a specific display result (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the display results of a doublet). You may make it perform the production that a display result turns into a display result other than a specific display result. When performing such an effect, an effect that suggests the number of navigation stocks depending on the type of the specific display result (for example, when the stop symbol of the left, middle, and right symbols is 7,7,7, or the like, An effect that suggests that the number of navigation stocks is larger than when the user becomes eyes may be executed.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, the navigation effect is executed by controlling the special variable winning ball device 22 to be opened in a short opening time such as 0.5 seconds when the small hit gaming state is reached. If not, even if the player makes a right-hand hit in accordance with the opening of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit gaming state, it becomes difficult for the special variable winning ball device 22 to win a game ball. I have to. More specifically, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened in a short opening time such as 0.5 seconds when the small hit gaming state is reached, after the player confirms the opening state. Even if the player hits the right hand, the game ball cannot reach the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in time. Further, in this embodiment, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 configured to allow a large number of gaming balls to be won by the operation of the bottom surface member 22e formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the gaming balls flow down is in the small hit gaming state. Even when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened in a short opening time such as 0.5 seconds when the small hit gaming state is achieved by opening the game, the navigation effect is executed. In some cases, a large number of game balls can be awarded to the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, and a V winning is likely to occur.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, during the high base state, information that can specify the number of variable display times that the high base state can be continued and information that can specify the number of navigation stocks are displayed on the effect display device 9. You may do it.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, in the high base state, the effect display device 9 may execute the above-described effect symbol change display as an effect corresponding to the special symbol change display. For example, after the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time in three display areas arranged in the left-right direction, such as the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol, the display result is displayed, and the display result of the special symbol is displayed as a small hit When a result is displayed, the display result becomes a specific display result (for example, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are the display results of a doublet), and the display result when the display result of the special symbol is out of display. You may make it perform the effect that a result turns into a display result (outlier display result) other than a specific display result.

  (28) When the effect display device 9 executes the effect symbol change display as the effect corresponding to the aforementioned special symbol change display, the change display and the navigation lottery effect as described above (the battle effect described above may be used, It is also possible to execute an effect such that a variable display effect can be displayed simultaneously.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of navigation stocks is present, the example in which the number of navigation stocks is subtracted by one every time the variable display is executed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigation stock number may be decremented by one every time it is determined that any small hit (first small hit, second small hit) is to be made. In this way, the greater the ratio of the second small hits when it is determined that it will be a small hit, the greater the value that the player can acquire (the value such as the number of game balls acquired (the number of prize balls)). Can be.

  (30) In the above-described embodiment, when the number of navigation stocks is present, the example in which the number of navigation stocks is subtracted by one every time the variable display is executed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of navigation stocks may be subtracted one by one every time it is determined that a small hit (second small hit) in which right-handed navigation effect display is executed. In this way, it is possible for the game ball to reliably acquire the number of prize balls corresponding to the number of navigation stocks, so that the player can be relieved (enhanced).

  (31) In embodiment mentioned above, the example which provided the upper limit about the memory | storage number of holding | maintenance memory | storage information (performance exit holding | maintenance memory | storage information) for navigation lottery was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such an upper limit number may not be provided.

  (32) As the number of navigation stocks in the above-described embodiment, the number of navigation stocks may be increased (the number of navigation stocks is increased) when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the high base state. For example, the following control is performed by the production control microcomputer 100. A lottery to select whether or not to add the number of navigation stocks when a specific lottery condition such as execution of special symbol fluctuation display, occurrence of small hits, occurrence of big hits, etc. is satisfied in the high base state And a process of increasing (adding) the number of navigation stocks based on the lottery result. Moreover, based on the lottery result, a process of selecting an increase number (upper multiplier) of the number of navigation stocks from a plurality of types of increase numbers (upper multiplier) may be executed.

  (33) In the above-described embodiment, the guide means for performing the launch guidance includes the first guide means for performing the launch guidance by the right-handed navigation display 9g as in the effect display device 9, and the launch by lighting the right-handed lamp 50. The second guiding means for guiding is shown. As the second guiding means, displaying with a lamp such as an LED such as a right-handed lamp 50, guiding with sound output from the speaker 27, an image display device smaller than the effect display device 9 (for example, a liquid crystal display) Any image display device such as a display device may be used, and a specific image display may be used to cause the player to recognize that it is a firing guide. May be executed. Further, as the second guiding means, an image display different from the first guiding means on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (for example, an image display for guiding the launch with a smaller image than the right-handed navigation display 9g). You may make it carry out the discharge guidance by doing. That is, any second guiding means may be used as long as it provides firing guidance that is less conspicuous than the first guiding means.

  (34) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which guidance is provided by a device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the right-handed ramp 50, has been shown as the second guidance means for guiding the launch. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the second guide means, an information display device provided separately from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a device provided on the pachinko gaming machine 1 for displaying game information such as the number of jackpots) May be used to provide a launch guide (for example, various launch guides such as displaying a launch guide image and lighting a launch guide lamp). In that case, information for launch guidance is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to an external device (for example, a hall management computer that manages various gaming machines in the game store), and the external device displays information. You may make it perform the production | presentation control which makes discharge guidance by an apparatus.

  (35) In the above-described embodiment, as the small hit gaming state, the first closing condition is satisfied that a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the special variable winning ball device 22 started to open. Previously, it was detected that the second closing condition that a game ball has won V in the V prize area 22a or that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls has won the special variable prize ball device 22 has been detected. Although the example in which the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to the closed state at the time when the third closing condition is satisfied is shown, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the special variable winning ball device 22 starts to open. The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 may be controlled to be closed only when a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) elapses from the time. Further, the special variable winning ball device 22 may be controlled to be closed when either the first closing condition or the second closing condition is satisfied. Further, the special variable winning ball device 22 may be controlled to be closed when either the first closing condition or the third closing condition is satisfied.

  (36) In the above-described embodiment, the execution timing of the second navigation effect that executes only the lighting of the right-handed lamp 50 as the navigation effect may be the timing before the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened, and is specially variable. The timing when the winning ball apparatus 22 is opened may be a timing after the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened (after a relatively short predetermined time has elapsed since the opening).

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in S518 of FIG. 26, S638 of FIG. 28, and S802 of FIG. 25, when the entry of the game ball to the effect gate 61 is determined, the special variable winning ball device 22 is entered. Since the launch guidance (navigation effect) relating to the launch of the game ball can be executed, the interest of the game can be configured so that the launch guide does not become monotonous.

  (2) As shown in S638 of FIG. 28, when a specific condition is established such that it is determined to be the second small hit that becomes the high base after the big hit, the effect display device as the first guiding means The launch guidance is displayed by the 9-hit navigation display 9g, but as shown in S638 and S640 of FIG. 26, the right-handed ramp 50 as the second guidance means regardless of whether or not such a specific condition is satisfied. Since the firing guidance is performed by turning on, even when the first guiding means does not guide the firing, the second guiding means guides the firing so that the game ball of the special variable winning ball device 22 can be won. The player can be surely grasped.

  (3) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 that performs the control described in the above (1) or (2), a game control microcomputer 560 for controlling the game state is further provided, so that the game state is controlled. Can do.

  (4) If the navigation effect flag is in the reset state in S631 of FIG. 28, the process proceeds to S637 and S638 for determining the navigation effect mode when the second small hit is reached, or when the first small hit is reached, or Proceeding to S639 to S641 for determining the navigation effect mode at the time of losing, and as a result, as shown in the processing step in which the navigation effect is restricted by being set to no navigation effect in S641, When a game is played without following the launch guide, the launch guide can be restricted, so that it is possible to prevent the player who does not follow the launch guide from becoming advantageous.

  (5) Launched when the game is controlled to the high hit state after being controlled to the big hit game state based on the V winning in the small hit game state by the launch guidance by the navigation effect such as the right-handed navigation display 9g in FIG. Since guidance is provided, it becomes possible to control to a high base state by following the firing guidance, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 2, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the game ball can be won by the operation of the bottom member 22e formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down. It is possible to improve the interest by improving the proportion of game balls that win the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 for the game medium.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. 4 (a sound / lamp board having a function by a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function by a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (3) In the above embodiment, when the navigation lottery effect is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the effect gate 61, and the special symbol variation display is executed, the effect display device 9 performs the effect symbol. An example is shown in which the firing guidance is executed such that the navigation effect is executed without displaying the variation of the symbols. However, when performing such launch guidance, the effect display device 9 produces an effect (variable display) that displays the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished in a manner synchronized with the change display of the special symbols. May also be executable. For example, when performing such launch guidance, one of the effect modes of the effect mode in which the effect symbols are not displayed in a variable manner and the effect mode in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner is selected, and the selected effect mode is executed. It may be. And the launch guidance including such a navigation lottery effect and a navigation effect is shown as an example in which it is executed in all gaming states until all the small hits occur. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch guidance including the navigation lottery effect and the navigation effect is executed when a part of the effect modes (for example, the launch effect mode) is selected from the plurality of types of effect modes. You may make it do. In other words, in the presentation modes other than the launch presentation mode, the special symbol launch guidance may not be executed.

  (4) When the effect display device 9 displays the effect symbol in a variable manner, the effect control microcomputer 100 is notified of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream. Here, in the effect display device 9, the reach means that a symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol) Stops, swings, scales or deforms in a state that matches a combination of symbols that are aligned with the same symbol), or a plurality of symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol It means that the possibility of jackpot occurrence continues before the final result is displayed. In addition, a pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display. As described above, in order to notify the variation pattern when the effect symbol is variably displayed in the effect display device 9, one variation pattern command may be transmitted when the variation is started, and two or more variations may be transmitted. The change pattern may be notified to the production control microcomputer 100 by the command. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be employed. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Although a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize has been described, the game media is enclosed, and game points (without paying out the game medium to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize ( You may employ | adopt the enclosure-type game machine which adds a score. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize.

  (6) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage device that the computer device or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment can be executed not only by executing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (7) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the example which provided only 15 rounds of big hits as a big hit type was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as in the case of 15 big hits, 10 round big wins, 5 round big hits, and 2 round big hits, multiple types of big hit types are provided and V winning prizes are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is determined in accordance with the detection of the jackpot, the jackpot type of the number of rounds to be executed may be selected. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (eg, 5th round big hit, 2 round big hit), so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group in which the second special symbol is easy to obtain a prize ball is higher than the first special symbol. May be set.

  (8) In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100% Of these, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which two types of game states are selected after the big hit game state, that is, a high base state and a low base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is possible to control to a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability that the hit determination is determined to be a small hit is improved from the normal state. Good.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the process for controlling the small hit gaming state and the process for controlling the big hit gaming state are provided separately in the special symbol process processing. However, in the above-described embodiment, the variable winning device that is opened in the small hit game state and the big hit game state is shared (special variable winning ball device 22). The process and the release end process may be executed by a common process process. In that case, in each of the pre-opening process, the releasing process, and the opening end process, a process for a small hit gaming state and a process for a big hit gaming state are provided, and is the small hit gaming state? Depending on whether the game state is a big hit game state, the processing in each process may be properly used.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming state advantageous to the player is determined to be a big hit state, a short time state, a high base state, and a gaming state after the big hit game is a big hit compared to the normal state. Any gaming state may be used as long as the gaming state is more advantageous than the normal state for the player, such as a probability change state where the probability of being played is high.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, the probability changing state is controlled. The probability variation state control of the probability variation determination device type may be executed.

  (13) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the launching device is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  Such a sealed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “score points” and directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and transmits the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. You may make it memorize | store a player's score.

  (14) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 13 1st start winning opening, 14 2nd starting winning opening, 61 stage gate, 22 special variable winning ball apparatus, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 stage control microcomputer, 22a V prize area, 15 Variable winning ball device, 9g right-handed navigation display, 22e bottom member, 9 effect display device, 50 right-handed lamp.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which a game is performed by firing a game medium,
A starting area; and
A production area different from the start area;
A variable winning means for winning game media;
First determination means for determining entry of a game medium into the starting area;
Second determination means for determining entry of a game medium into the effect area;
Variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means so that the game medium can be won based on the fact that the first determining means has determined that the game medium has entered the starting area;
Guidance means capable of executing a firing guide for launching a game medium to the variable winning means,
The guiding means includes
The specific condition is established based on the fact that the first determination means determines the entry of the game medium into the start area and the second determination means determines the entry of the game medium into the effect area. First guide means for guiding the firing when
A gaming machine comprising: second guiding means for performing the firing guidance when the variable winning means is controlled so that a game medium can be won regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied.

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