JP2019141285A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase an interest when a performance with the performance contents hidden is executed.SOLUTION: Before a specific performance is executed, a special performance (e.g., a ready-to-win suggestion performance) is executable that suggests the number of times the specific performance is executed (e.g., once to three times) and the kind of the specific performance (e.g., a super ready-to-win performance A to C). Although the kind of at least one specific performance of the more than one specific performance can be identified, a special performance (e.g., a ready-to-win suggestion performance to display a ready-to-win suggestion screen 142IW011 including a character representation 142IW013 of "?") is executable using a pattern in which the kinds of specific performances other than the at least one specific performance are hidden. The special performance is executable in such a manner that expectation of a notification being made about contents advantageous to a player by the specific performance differs according to the kind of the specific performance hidden in the special performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-5

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a ball or an advantageous state for a player. It is to generate a right and to be in a state where conditions for paying out a prize ball are easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, there is one configured to execute a specific effect and execute an effect concealing the content of the effect. For example, in Patent Document 1, an effect such as roulette is executed, and after options having different expectations are displayed once, all options are concealed, and then one of the options is selected and displayed. It is described to notify.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-180450 (paragraphs 0309, 0310, FIG. 38)

  However, with the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest in executing an effect concealing the effect contents.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest in the case of executing an effect concealing the content of the effect.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, a super reach effect A that suggests that contents advantageous to the player are notified) -C) and a specific effect executing means capable of executing the specific effect a plurality of times (for example, once to three times) (for example, step 142IWS006 according to the process table selected in step 142IWS004 in the CPU 120 for effect control). And a part for executing step S172) and a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect (for example, reach suggestion effect) suggesting the number of executions of the specific effect and the type of the specific effect before the specific effect is executed. (For example, according to the process table selected in step 142 IWS004 in the CPU 120 for effect control) Step 142 IWS006 and Step S172 are executed), and the special effect executing means uses a special effect (for example, FIG. 10-11) with a pattern concealing at least a part of the specific effect among a plurality of specific effects. (Reach suggestion effect displaying reach suggestion screen 142IW011 including character display 142IW013 of “?” Shown in (C)) can be executed (for example, reach according to effect patterns 04, 12, 15 as reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern) The special effect can be executed so that the degree of expectation that the content advantageous to the player is notified by the specific effect varies depending on the type of the specific effect concealed in the special effect (for example, FIG. 10). As shown in -5 (1), in reach suggestion production, production pattern 1 According to the performance pattern 12, the case where the execution of the super reach effect C is concealed is higher than the case where the execution of the super reach effect B is concealed according to the effect pattern 12, and the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher. . According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on the type of the specific effect that is concealed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the case of executing the effect in which the effect content is concealed.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the special effect execution means is an expectation degree that the content advantageous for the player is notified by the specific effect based on the content suggested in the special effect (for example, the type of super reach effect and the number of executions). Are different from each other (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-4 and FIG. 10-5, depending on which reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern is executed, the reach suggestion effect is executed). The degree of expectation (reliability) for jackpots may be different). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in executing the specific effect by increasing the degree of attention to the content suggested in the special effect.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the special effect executing means can execute an effect indicating the number of times different from the number of executions of the specific effect as the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-4, the effect When the reach suggestion effect is executed according to the patterns 02 to 05, 07, it is suggested that the number of executions of the super reach effect is 2-3 times in the reach suggestion effect, but actually, the super reach effect is executed only once. For example, as shown in Fig. 10-5 (1), when the reach suggestion effect is executed according to the effect pattern 13, it is suggested that the number of executions of the super reach effect is three times in the reach suggestion effect. The super reach production may be executed only twice.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in executing the specific effect by increasing the degree of attention to the specific effect that is executed first.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the special effect execution means can execute the special effect by a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the effect mode α and the effect mode β). The special effect can be executed so that the selection ratio of the content suggested in the special effect varies depending on the effect mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-6, the reach suggestion effect is executed by the effect mode β. In this case, it may be configured such that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher compared to the case where the reach suggestion effect is executed by the effect mode α. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in executing the specific effect by increasing the degree of attention to the effect mode of the special effect.

(Means 5) A gaming machine capable of performing variable display in any one of means 1 to 4, and corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display. (For example, the active display area 142IW101 shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14), and the specific effect executing means performs the specific effect (for example, the super reach effects A to C) a plurality of times during the variable display (for example, 1 to 3 times) can be executed, and the special effect executing means specifies at least a part of the plurality of specified effects executed during variable display during execution by changing the mode of the corresponding display. It is possible to specify the type of effect, but it is possible to execute a special effect while concealing the type of specific effect other than the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. With suggesting execution of A, type displays the hold display or an active display for suggesting reach suggesting execution super reach demonstration which is concealed) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest regarding the mode of correspondence display.

(Means 6) In the means 5, the special effect execution means can execute the special effect so that the degree of expectation that the content advantageous to the player is notified by the specific effect varies depending on the combination of the plurality of correspondence display modes. (For example, in the modification shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern using the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table similar to FIGS. 10-4 and 10-5) May be configured so that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit differs depending on whether the reach suggestion effect is executed by the hold indication for reach indication or the active display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on how each of the plurality of correspondence displays is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest in executing a specific effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a payout control board. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (1)-(3) is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a setting suggestion effect, (4) is explanatory drawing which shows the table for determining the production | presentation aspect of a setting suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of power activation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of power activation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of power activation. It is a timing diagram which shows the output period of a security signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of alerting | reporting when the setting change flag is set at the time of power activation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of power activation. (1) is an explanatory diagram showing a control when a power interruption occurs before the set value is confirmed, and (2) is an explanatory diagram showing a control when a power interruption occurs after the set value is confirmed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows reach production / reach suggestion production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a reach production / reach suggestion production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a reach production / reach suggestion production pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a reach suggestion effect aspect determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the production | presentation aspect of a super reach production and a reach suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the production | presentation aspect of a super reach production and a reach suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the other example of the production | presentation aspect of a super reach production and a reach suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the other example of the production | presentation aspect of a super reach production and a reach suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the further another example of the production | presentation aspect of a super reach production and a reach suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the further another example of the production | presentation aspect of a super reach production and a reach suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the production | presentation aspect of a reach suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of the production | presentation aspect of a reach suggestion effect.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

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

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

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

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

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

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

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

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

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

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

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

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

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

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

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

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

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

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

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

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

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

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

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

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

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets the interruption prohibited (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

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

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

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

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. These commands can use the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

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

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

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

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

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

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

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

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

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

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

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

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

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. 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 execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed 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. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding the feature 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 8-1 is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern in the pachinko game machine 1 of this Embodiment, and the kind of reach. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the non-reach losing variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1 in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. -2, the variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., in which the display pattern of the decorative design is changed to the reach mode and the display result is “lost”, and the display result is “big hit” , Etc., are prepared, such as fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), in this embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that the reach effect is controlled. As shown by the number of black stars in FIG. 8-1 (B), the reliability when each reach is executed (normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super). Reach B <super reach A in order. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit.

  In this embodiment, super reach is executed via normal reach. Further, during the reach production of the super reach, the development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. Variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like, such as variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 shown in FIG. 8A, are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. Although FIG. 8-1 (A) shows a variation pattern in which the reliability develops to a superreach level one level higher, a variation pattern in which the reliability develops in two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

  In this embodiment, except for the normal reach with the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super reach E having the lowest reliability in the super reach is notified of the reach title only by display, and the title of the other super reach is notified by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than the reach with low reliability. Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively spoken, and the production effect is improved. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Further, the fonts of the title characters (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typefaces (lines, fonts, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach.

  The notification of the reach title (title notification) is not limited to indicating the title itself, such as the name of the reach, but may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, or the like.

(Example of production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following effect operation is executed by the effect control CPU 120 executing effect control process processing based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3 are diagrams illustrating an example of the effect operation of super reach in the present embodiment. FIG. 8-2 (A) shows that variable display of decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. ing. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), the decorative symbols indicating the numbers 7 on the “left” and “right” are stopped to reach a reach mode. After that, the production branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 8C, the character 31AK001, which is a teammate character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of super reach production, such as when the introduction of super reach production (also referred to as super reach production) ends, as shown in FIG. The Super Reach A title 31AK002 (here “SP Reach A” characters) is displayed on the entire screen, and the audio corresponding to the Reach title name (here “Super Reach A”) is output from the speaker 8. As a result, the title of Super Reach A is notified. Thereafter, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), the enemy character 31AK003 is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the characters 31AK001 and 31AK003 are displayed. Subsequent portions of the reach production of Super Reach A that are confronted are executed. An effect in which characters confront each other is also called a battle effect. In the battle effect, if a teammate character wins, the game is a big hit, and if a teammate character loses, the game is lost.

  In addition, when displaying a line on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, a sound corresponding to the line may be output from the speaker 8. Further, the lines are not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), and may be displayed as subtitles on the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 8C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introduction of the super reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. (In this case, the characters “SP reach B”) and the audio corresponding to the title name of the reach (here “super reach B”) are output from the speaker 8, so that the title of the super reach B is Informed. Thereafter, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 8-2 (G), the enemy character 31AK006 is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the characters 31AK001 and 31AK006 are displayed. The succeeding part of the reach production of Super Reach B that confronts is executed.

  As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach title is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the super reach production. By doing in this way, since the title can be notified after showing the introduction portion of the super reach effect to the player, etc., the effect effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

  Further, super reach A (FIG. 8-2 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And super reach B (FIG. 8-2 (C) → (F) → (G)...) Then, in the introductory part until the title is notified, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 8-2 (C)). By doing in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach is made after the super reach production is started and which title is notified. The super-reach A and the super-reach B are not limited to making the production mode until the title is notified completely common, and it is possible to determine which super-reach is to be determined if the production is closely watched. You may make it make a part into a common production | presentation aspect. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to a title to be notified thereafter. It may be. By doing in this way, the production effect is improved and the player pays attention to the production. As described above, the title notification may be executed after it is possible to specify which super reach is to be made.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H), the Super Reach D title 31AK007 (here, the letters “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, a sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “defeat the enemy”) is output from the speaker 8, thereby informing the title of the super reach D. Thus, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 indicating the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. Here, the expectation degree is an expectation degree that is a big hit, but does not have to be completely coincident with the reach big hit reliability.

  Note that the super-reach D audio notification does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the contents of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the voice title notification is varied depending on the type of reach. Thereby, the notification mode of a title alert | report becomes various and an interest improves.

  After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right part of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing in this way, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during reach production. In FIG. 8-2 (I), the contents of the effects common to FIG. 8-2 (C) (super reach A and super reach B) are shown, but the super reach effects dedicated to super reach D are executed. May be.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (J), the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the line 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach D where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted. Executed.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the title 31AK010 (here, “SP reach E”) of super reach E is displayed on a part of the upper left of the image display device 5. As a result, the title of Super Reach E is notified. In Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach E where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is displayed. Executed. Thus, in the super reach E, the title is notified together with the progress of the reach production. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during reach production.

  In the reach production of Super Reach E with a low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent giving a player an excessive sense of expectation by performing the title notification without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach production of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 8-2 (D) and (F)). (H)). By doing in this way, the title notification according to the super reach production can be executed and the production effect is improved. Note that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach in super reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the reach production of the super reach with high hit reliability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach production of the super reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach production may be stopped and the title notification may be performed.

(Title notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach production, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the super reach production is performed. The title is announced at the start. By doing in this way, the title alert | report according to reach production can be performed and production effect improves. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B with high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach with low jackpot reliability. In E, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production, but the title is notified at the start of the super reach production when the reach is high and the super reach when the reach is low. The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
In this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the image display device 5 is notified. The title is notified in a part of the screen (second area). By doing in this way, the title alert | report according to reach production can be performed and production effect improves. In particular, in the case of a reach with high hit reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be one in which the title is displayed in a size that fits the entire screen, or the title is displayed there with the entire background as the background for title notification. Things (title announcement using the entire screen) or the like may be used. In addition, the display area where the title notification is performed may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, and the display area where the title notification is performed may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

  The method of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the case of a reach with a high hit reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in the case of a reach with a low reliability. Further, in the case where the display area for performing the title notification is varied according to the reach effect, the display area may be varied as in this embodiment, or the display location may be varied.

(Expectation indication)
In this embodiment, in the supervision A and superreach B title notifications with high jackpot reliability, the superleach D having a lower jackpot reliability than superreach A and superreach B without displaying an expectation indication. In the title notification, the expectation suggestion display is displayed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect becomes dull. In addition, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower hit reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation suggestion display is not displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from losing a sense of expectation by displaying an expectation indication indicating that the reliability is low in a reach with low reliability. Note that an expectation indication may be displayed in at least a part of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach E.

  Note that the degree of expectation indication is not limited to that indicated by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H) or the like, and the degree of expectation may be suggested by a meter or gauge. A numerical value corresponding to may be displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H) or the like, in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, the number of stages of expectation may be increased so that half black (half) black stars can be displayed. .

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is deleted and a super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in super reach A and super reach B, attention can be paid to reach production. In Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a decision effect described later is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the kind of reach can be grasped even during the super reach production. In addition, by performing the above, it is possible to execute the title notification according to the reach effect and improve the effect. Note that the display end timing of the title can be changed arbitrarily since any effect can be achieved.

  In addition, although the production operation of the reach effect of Super Reach C is omitted here, for example, title notification or expectation suggestion display corresponding to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when it is time to derive the display result (the final stage of variable display), a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a “big hit” is executed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and a decision effect indicating that the display result is “lost”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), a decision effect in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. After that, if the display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), an image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-3 (D), A definitive decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived. If the display result is “losing”, an image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

  In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified even during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the determined effect is executed. As a result, attention can be paid to the determined effect, and a well-defined title notification can be executed.

  8-2 and 8-3, while the reach effect of super reach, the decorative design is reduced in the lower right part of the image display device 5 and variable display is executed. The method of displaying the decorative pattern during the reach production may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative pattern may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach effect.

  In addition, when displaying on-screen display, active display, character resident display during variable display, and mobile-related display, the image display device 5 is appropriately hidden during the super-reach reach effect in order to focus on the reach effect. It is good. At this time, during the low-reliability reach production such as Super Reach E, these displays may be kept displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting excessively due to the low-reliability reach effect, and it is possible to focus attention on the reach effect in the high-reliability reach effect.

(Development production)
Next, an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when the development effect is executed when the reach effect of super reach D is being executed (the title notification of super reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown in (B), an effect that the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn is executed. Thereafter, in the case of developing to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), the title of super reach A is notified and the reach effect of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing to super reach B, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (D), the title of super reach B is notified and the reach effect of super reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 8-4, when the development reach is a reach that performs title notification by display and voice, the title notification by display and voice is executed again.

  The development effect is not limited to the example as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), and may be an effect that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or a sandstorm (display that appears to be broken). You may make it display. By making such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. Note that there may be a development effect such as an effect that the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 8-2 (H), the black star indicating the degree of expectation is displayed from the beginning in the expectation suggestion display 31AK008, but first, five white stars are displayed, In other words, the expectation suggestion effect that suggests the expectation by becoming a black star may be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), when the title of Super Reach D is notified, first, five white star expectation indications 31AK021 are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-5 (C), the black star 31AK022 moves and is expected. An effect that fits into one of the white stars on the degree suggestion display 31AK021 is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pin” indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (D) and (E), the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (every number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021, the black star is highlighted as shown in FIG. 8-5 (F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion effect has ended.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (F), the black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is increased by one level. Two or more may be displayed and the degree of expectation may be increased by two or more levels. Alternatively, half of the black stars may be displayed and the expectation level may be increased by half. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars to be displayed (the number of steps of the expected degree of increase). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing in this way, expectation suggestion production becomes various and production effect improves. Note that the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectation that increase at a time, fits into the white stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of stages of expected increase Such an effect may be executed.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, effects based on the command are executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background, character, motif, sound output from the speaker 8 and the like displayed on the image display device 5 may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of variable displays and the game state, or may be changeable by the player's operation.

  FIGS. 8-5 (G) to (L) are examples of the presentation operation of the title notification and the degree of expectation suggestion when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the presentation mode. In the normal mode, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (F), the title notification and the expected degree suggestion effect are executed. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2, which is different from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (G), the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed. At this time, audio corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but audio different from the normal mode (for example, audio having a different voice color) is output. In addition, the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star but a diamond.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-5 (I), the black diamond 31AK025 moves and expected. An effect that fits in one of the white diamonds of the degree suggestion display 31AK024 is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pong” indicating that the black diamond indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (J) and (K), the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombus is highlighted as shown in FIG. 8-5 (L). In this way, depending on the presentation mode (the state when the reach presentation is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the gaming state, etc., the presentation can be varied and the presentation effect can be varied by changing the notification mode of the title. improves.

  FIG. 8-5 shows an example of the effect operation when the variation pattern of the super reach D is specified, but other reach effects (title notification, expectation degree) depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed). You may make it vary the production | presentation aspect of a suggestion production | generation). Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not the reach title is notified or the execution rate of the title notification may be varied. For example, when a predetermined production mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing in this way, the production according to the player's preference can be executed and the production effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation degree suggestion display, and the expectation suggestion effect that increases the number of black stars stepwise is executed. An expectation suggestion effect that reduces the number of displays suggesting stepwise may be executed. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other examples of development effects)
In the case of performing the expectation suggestion effect that increases the display indicating the expectation level of the expectation level suggestion step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation level. In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at a time instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is completed, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), image display is performed. The development effect in which the button image 31AK031 is displayed on the device 5 is executed. Here, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), the title 31AK032 (here, the letters “SP reach C”) of the super reach C is displayed. The title of Super Reach C is notified. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by 2 or more, it is displayed at once. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title or the degree of expectation indication changes may be executed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the reliability of a big hit is executed according to a notification mode of a title (for example, a display color of a title). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the Super Reach A title 31AK036 is displayed in black, and the audio corresponding to the Reach title name is output from the speaker 8, whereby the Super Reach A title. Is notified, a title notice in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B). Thus, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title preview shown in FIG. 8-7, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the reach title is notified by voice. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of the title display.

  In addition, when a title notice that changes the display mode (display color) of the title is executed, after the display mode of the title is changed, sound corresponding to the changed display mode may be output. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. Moreover, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, sound corresponding to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change may be output.

(Title notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title being reached is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) that improves the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit advantageous state, such as the notice effect or the development effect. In this way, once the title is notified, an effect that improves the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

  FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notice effect determination process for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect mode. The notice effect determining process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variation pattern of super reach (step 31AKS001).

  If the change pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step 31 AKS 001; Yes), the display color of the super reach title (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31 AKS 002).

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super reach title is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in Fig. 8-9 (A), the display color of Super Reach titles changes from "black", "red", "black" to "red", and from "black" to "fruit pattern" A changing thing, a thing changing from "red" to "fruit pattern" is provided, and the big hit reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the title. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of a title, and a production effect improves.

  Note that the “fruit pattern” may be such that the title text is displayed in bold and the text itself is “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area is “fruit pattern”. . There may be a pattern displayed as “fruit pattern” from the beginning. For the display color changing, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the display color may be changed after the title notification is executed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. In addition, since the title display period varies depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may vary depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach with a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of changing timings may be provided to determine any of the changing timings. In the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of timings to be changed may be one or less than that of a super reach with a long title display period.

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the production mode, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9 (A) in the normal mode, and as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B) in the special mode. The display color of the title is determined at a different rate from the normal mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by changing the execution mode of the title notice (display color and display color change timing) depending on the effect mode, the effects become more diverse and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, a serif notice that predicts the jackpot reliability is executed as the notice effect according to the display mode (for example, the display color of the words) of the characters in the reach effect of the super reach.

  After determining the display color of the super-reach title, the display color of the character's speech in the super-reach reach effect (whether or not to execute the speech advance notice) is determined (step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the lines in the reach effect is determined at a determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9 (C), for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “losing”. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (C), the display colors of the lines in the reach production are “white”, “red”, and those that change from “white” to “red”, and this order (ascending order) ) Is a big hit reliability. That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the lines. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of words, and the production effect improves. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the line is displayed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

  Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the presentation modes of the title notice and the line notice. For example, when the same notice mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the line notice, the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same notice form is obtained. Also, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timing of the production mode of the title notice and the line notice. For example, the big hit reliability may be higher when the change timing is the same than when the change timing is different, or the big hit reliability may be different depending on which change is first. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on the change timings of the title notice and the line notice.

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the lines may be determined in a ratio different from the normal mode in the special mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

  In addition, it may replace with serif notice and may be made to perform the notice effect which notifies a big hit reliability by the change of the effect aspect of reach production. In that case, in the notice effect, a plurality of effect mode change timings may be provided so that the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing.

  After determining the display color of the line in the reach effect, or when it is determined that the change pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step AK31S001; No), the presence / absence of execution and the effect mode are determined for other notice effects (step AK31S004). Thereafter, the determination result in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the notice effect determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the title notice and the serif notice can be executed in the case of super reach. However, in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the super-reliable super reach), the title notice is provided. And at least one of the serif notices may be made executable. In addition, although the title notice and the line notice have been described as being determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may vary depending on the type of super reach. Good. By doing in this way, the notice effect according to the kind of reach can be performed, and the production effect improves.

  In this embodiment, the number of performance modes that can be executed (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title notice and the line notice. By doing in this way, the production becomes various and the production effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the serif notice, the number of executable effect modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of executable effect modes may be the same. By doing in this way, a unified notice effect can be executed, and the player can easily grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action effect)
An effect indicating that the effect mode changes may be executed when the effect mode of the title notice and the line notice change. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5 and an action effect in which the image acts on at least one of a title and a line may be executed. And after an effect production | presentation is performed, you may make it a production | presentation aspect (display color) of a title or a line change. The effect mode (action effect image or the like) of the action effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the speech. There may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the line does not change even though the effect effect is executed. When the action effect is executed, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination results relating to the title notice and the line notice. Such a determination may be executed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, according to the effect mode of the action effect, the rate at which at least one effect mode of the title notice and the serif notice changes (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different. The rate of change in which direction of appearance changes (the rate of which acts) may be different, and the rate of change in what color (how many steps) may be changed. . By executing such an action effect, the player will pay attention to which of the title and the line will act when the action effect image is displayed, and the effect is improved. In addition, when there exist several production | presentation modes, you may make it determine the presence or absence of execution of an effect production, and the production | presentation aspect at a different ratio according to production | presentation mode. By doing in this way, the effect production according to production mode can be performed and production effect improves.

  As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either a title or a line depending on the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the action content of the character or the effect content in the battle effect). May be changed. By doing in this way, the player comes to pay attention to the contents of the reach effect.

  The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above-described characteristic portion 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all the characteristic portions described in the above embodiment are not essential components and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3. Here, although expressed as a sub liquid crystal, the sub display device may be configured by an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a display of a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. As in the case of the super reach D and the super reach E in the above embodiment, when the title is continuously displayed even after the notification of the title, the title and the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, after the title is notified on the image display device 5, the title or the degree of expectation indication may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. By doing in this way, a title and an expectation suggestion display which can display a title and an expectation suggestion display without obstructing the super reach production in the image display device 5 are also easy to understand.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestion effect has been described, but the present invention is applied to the title notification (notification that mainly displays characters) related to other effects. May be. For example, in the case where a pre-read zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, etc.) having different background images and effect modes in the image display device 5 is executed as the notice effect (for example, the pre-read notice effect), the transitioned zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification. When presenting a mission (such as “Reach with 7”, “Defeat all enemies using a stick controller”) and executing a mission effect that will be advantageous to the player when the mission is achieved, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a decision effect for informing whether or not the display result is “big hit” is executed, and then the display result is shown ( FIG. 8-3 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, when the predetermined timing before the display result is derived, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected during the operation effective period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle effect or temporarily stopping the display result. By doing in this way, since a display result is shown according to a player's operation, a player's willingness to participate in a game can be raised and interest is improved.

  FIGS. 8-10 and FIGS. 8-11 are diagrams showing an example of super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), after reaching the reach mode in the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), a character 31AK041 that is an ally character and a character that is an enemy character 31AK042 is displayed, and as shown in FIGS. 8-10 (C) to (F) and FIGS. 8-11 (G) to (I), a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

  With the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (C), a small button image 31AK043 and a restriction line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed in the lower right of the image display device 5. Thereby, although the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, it is suggested that the acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

  In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that an operation effect is executed are prepared. The big hit reliability varies depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, an image indicating that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a more reliable aspect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-10 (E), the praying character 31AK045 is changed to a happy character 31AK046, and a small button image 31AK043 is displayed. It changes to a large button image 31AK047.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (H), a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 8-11 (I), an effect 31AK049 in which a bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and a large button image 31AK047 is displayed. An effect 31AK050 in which a bullet hits is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to a stick image 31AK051.

  Thus, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, an effect effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. Note that the operation effect image may change without an action effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the action effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may vary depending on the type of action effect.

  Thereafter, before a predetermined time before the display result is derived, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (J), the restriction line 31AK044 is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 8-11 (K), the stick image 31AK051 is in the central portion. And a display prompting an operation to pull the stick controller 31A. Further, at this time, an operation effective period in which the operation to the stick controller 31A is effective.

  When an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (L). Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (M), a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived at the timing when the variation time ends. If no operation is detected within a predetermined operation effective period, the image shown in FIG. 8-11 (L) is automatically displayed.

  In this modification, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as the operation effect image, and when the operation effect using these images is executed in the order of the small button image <large button image <stick image. The jackpot reliability is high. Even if an operation effect image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation effect image with high reliability during reach production, so the production effect is improved and the player's expectation is also improved. Can be maintained.

  8-10 and 8-11, the reach title notification and the expectation suggestion display are omitted, but the reach effects shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11 are omitted. Or may be appropriately executed in parallel with the operation effect. The determination relating to the operation effect or the operation effect image (the presence / absence of the operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence / absence of the action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

(Modification 2 of the characteristic part 31AK)
You may make it perform the suggestion display which suggests the expectation degree of control to advantageous states, such as a big hit game state. For example, the shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and the reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with the shutter display after the variable display is started is executed. In the reach title effect, an effect of displaying a reach title indicating the development destination of the reach effect after the reach is executed. There are cases where a specific image is included and displayed when any one of the shutter display and the reach title display is displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title notice in the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

  The specific image is an image having a high jackpot reliability displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The multiple types of elements include a banana image of element E1, a melon image of element E2, an apple image of element E3, a watermelon image of element E4, and a strawberry image of element E5. A fruit pattern image including these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. The display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the display size difference between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display.

  When a shutter effect is executed after the start of variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Further, when the reach title is displayed during the execution of the reach effect, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image not including the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Note that an image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image indicating the big hit reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <blue image <red image <fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of the big hit reliability (for example, a red shutter or a red letter reach title). Then, any one image pattern may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit.

  When a fruit pattern is displayed during shutter display and reach title display, a notification of outputting a common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 and a notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 are performed. By the light emission control of the common sound and game effect lamp 9, the player is shown that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such shutter display and reach title display are performed, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the output period of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

  FIG. 8-12 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 8-12 (a), when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display. In the shutter image 31AK061, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, when the shutter effect is executed, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed, and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (b), variable display of decorative symbols is started. A downward arrow indicates variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, a reach state is obtained as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (d), the super reach production is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the contents of the super reach to be executed from now on are shown as a reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, in the reach title image 31AK062, characters “battle reach” indicating that a reach effect accompanied by a battle effect is executed are displayed.

  In addition, when the reach title effect is executed, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, after outputting the common sound, an effect is performed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) indicating that the big hit reliability is high, such as “Atsuiatsui”. Here, the size of the suggestion display displayed in the reach title effect is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting a specific sound, it can be made easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. In addition, although the case where the output period of the common sound and the specific sound is completely separated has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

  Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 8-12 (e) is executed. An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters “Battle Victory!” Are displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is informed that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect ends, the display returns to the variable display screen with the original number design. As shown in FIG. 8-12 (f), all symbols are stopped and a big hit symbol of “777” is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (a) and (d), both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that a fruit pattern image having a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

  Also, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 8-12 (a) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 8-12 (d). Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noted.

  Also, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 8-12 (a) and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 8-12 (d) are displayed at different timings. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the fruit pattern image which is a specific image becomes difficult to see by the execution timing overlapping.

  The determination relating to the shutter effect (the presence or absence of the shutter effect and the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 8-8. In that case, the determination related to the shutter effect may be performed based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. 8-8. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, a fruit pattern shutter effect may be easily performed. Further, the determination related to the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 8-8 together with the determination related to the shutter effect.

[Explanation regarding the characteristic part 21TM]
Next, the characteristic part 21TM will be described. Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, and a terminal board (information output board) 21TM016 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2 described above, the main board 11 includes the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various components are connected, and the effect control board 12 is connected to various effect devices such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9, but these are omitted in FIG.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being accommodated in the board case 21TM201 as shown in FIG. Various circuits for control are installed. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the main board 11 is provided with a display monitor 21TM029 that can be viewed from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and various display information relating to winnings is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. It also has a display function. Note that a display changeover switch 21TM030 is provided on the left side of the display monitor 21TM029, and information displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 can be changed by operating the display changeover switch 21TM030.

  The main board 11 incorporates various signals such as a power-off signal, a clear signal, and a reset signal in addition to detection signals from the gaming control microcomputer 100 and various gaming ball detection switches, for example, and the gaming control microcomputer. A switch circuit 110 for transmitting to 100 and an information output circuit 112 for outputting various signals such as security signals from the terminal board 21TM016 are mounted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the main board 11 shown in FIG. 9A is sealed in a board case 21TM201 made of a synthetic resin material having transparency, and a display monitor 21TM029 is placed at the center of the main board 11. (For example, 7 segments) is arranged, and a display changeover switch 21TM030 is arranged on the right side of the display monitor 21TM029. The display monitor 21TM029 and the display changeover switch 21TM030 are arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized. A lock switch 21TM051 (see FIG. 9-1) for switching to a setting change mode or a setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, is provided at the lower center of the back surface of the main board 11. Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front side when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. It is the front when visually recognizing and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made common.

  In addition, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) includes each prize opening (large prize winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning prize opening, first to fourth general winning opening, hereinafter referred to as “entrance area”. The total number of game balls entering (also referred to as) is counted, and various winning information such as run ratio and role ratio is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029, and the winning information is displayed. In this way, it is possible to confirm various winning information such as a connection ratio and a role ratio after installation in the amusement hall. That is, it is normal for the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to design the game board surface so that the game ball enters the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency (passes the test). Further, when the test is performed, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Further, even after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment is performed and, as a result of the adjustment, whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening as frequently as designed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made after the installation in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the power supply board is enclosed in a substrate case made of a synthetic resin material having transparency, and a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (outtake rate), which will be described later, is changed on the lower right side of the back surface of the power supply board. A clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 and a power switch 21TM055 functioning as setting switches are provided. A game shop clerk or the like operates the power switch 21TM055 in a state where the power supply voltage is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the main board 11, the effect control board 12, the payout control board 21TM037, etc. Operating voltage is supplied. Furthermore, if the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is operated at the timing when the power switch 21TM055 is operated, a clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100, and an initialization process (RAM clear) described later is performed. Executed. By arranging the power switch 21TM055 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 close to each other on the same power supply board, the power-on operation and the initialization operation can be easily performed.

  The lock switch 21TM051 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 are provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the gaming machine frame 3 that can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened. Therefore, only a store clerk possessing a predetermined key can operate. Further, since the lock switch 21TM051 requires a key operation, only a store clerk possessing a key for operating the lock switch 21TM051 can be operated among the store clerk of the game store. The lock switch 21TM051 is a switch that can be switched ON and OFF by a predetermined key. The switch 21TM051 can execute the switching operation and perform an operation (for example, a pushing operation) different from the switching operation. Possible switch may be used.

  Note that the lock switch 21TM051 can maintain an ON state or an OFF state. That is, the lock switch 21TM051 can be maintained in the ON state or the OFF state even if no force is applied by a store clerk or the like in the game hall. Further, the lock switch 21TM051 is configured such that the key can be inserted / removed only in the OFF state. According to such a configuration, the game shop clerk or the like has to turn off the lock switch 21TM051 in order to collect the key. Therefore, the game shop clerk or the like leaves the lock switch 21TM051 on. Can be prevented.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the lower part of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is used for discharging the gaming balls that have won the prize winning holes and the gaming balls that have entered the out opening to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A nozzle (discharge port) is provided, and a discharge port switch 21TM070 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a released game ball) is provided in the nozzle. ing. The discharge port switch 21TM070 is connected to the switch circuit 110.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. LED control commands used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 9-2 is a block diagram showing components related to payout, such as the payout control board 21TM037 and the ball payout device 21TM097. As shown in FIG. 9-2, a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 including a payout control CPU 21TM371 is mounted on the payout control board 21TM037. In this embodiment, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is a one-chip microcomputer and incorporates at least a RAM. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370, the RAM (not shown), the ROM (not shown) storing the payout control program, the I / O port, and the like constitute the payout control board 21TM037. That is, the payout control board 21TM037 is realized by a payout control CPU 21TM371, a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 having RAM and ROM, and an I / O port. The I / O port may be built in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370.

  Detection signals from the ball break switch 21TM187, the full tank switch 21TM048, and the payout number count switch 21TM301 are input to the I / O port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. In this embodiment, the detection signal from the payout number count switch 21TM301 is input to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 and then output to the main board 11 via the I / O port 21TM372a and the output circuit 21TM373B. .

  Further, on the payout control board 21TM037, as shown in FIG. 9-2, a gaming machine frame opening sensor that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2 and a front surface of the gaming board 2 can be opened and closed. A gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 provided with a door frame opening sensor for detecting the opening of the glass door frame 3a covering is connected, and various abnormalities are detected based on detection signals output from these sensors. (Error) is also determined. Note that the detection signal when the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 is detected and the detection signal when the opening of the glass door frame 3a is detected are input to different terminals, whereby a payout control microcomputer. 21TM370 can distinguish and recognize the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a.

  The detection signal from the payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is input to the I / O port 21TM372e of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. The payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is a sensor composed of a light emitting element (LED) and a light receiving element for detecting the rotational position of the payout motor 21TM289, and is used to detect a clogged game ball, that is, a so-called ball bite. . In the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037, the detection signal from the ball short switch 21TM187 indicates a full ball state, or the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates a full state. Then, the ball payout process is stopped.

  Further, when the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates a full tank state, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 has a low level with respect to the launch board 21TM090 in order to stop the ball launch from the hitting ball launcher. A full tank signal is output. The launch motor signal output from the AND circuit 21TM091 of the launch board 21TM090 to the launch motor 21TM094 is transmitted from the launch board 21TM090 to the launch motor 21TM094. The full signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is input to one of the input sides of the AND circuit 21TM091 mounted on the launch board 21TM090, and the drive signal from the drive signal generation circuit 21TM092 (for driving the launch motor 21TM094). Is a signal that serves to supply power from the power supply board.) Is input to the other input side of the AND circuit 21TM091. The firing motor signal of the AND circuit 21TM091 is input to the firing motor 21TM094. That is, while the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is outputting the full tank signal, the output of the firing motor signal to the firing motor 21TM094 is stopped.

   The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 incorporates a serial communication circuit 21TM380 for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals to / from the game control microcomputer 100 through serial communication. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are connected between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 via the serial communication circuits 21TM505 and 21TM380. In order to perform confirmation, signals (prize ball request signal and reception ACK signal) are exchanged (transmitted / received) at regular intervals (for example, 1 second). That is, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a signal for confirming connection at a predetermined interval (a prize ball request signal in this embodiment) via the serial communication circuit 21TM505, and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When receiving a prize ball request signal from the game control microcomputer 100, transmits a signal (reception ACK signal) to that effect to the game control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are placed at the timing of transmitting and receiving the prize ball request signal and the reception ACK signal by putting specific data on the prize ball request signal and the reception ACK signal. Specific data is exchanged between them. For example, when a winning occurs, the game control microcomputer 100 sets data indicating the number of winning balls to be paid out by changing predetermined bits of the winning ball request signal, and the award for which the setting has been made. The ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the winning ball payout operation ends, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 sets data indicating the end of the winning ball by changing a predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the received ACK signal with the setting is played. This is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100. In addition, when a predetermined error (an error such as ball lending, full tank, or out of ball) occurs, data indicating the content of the error is set by changing a predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the setting is The received reception ACK signal is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

   The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 outputs a prize ball information signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid and a ball lending number signal indicating the number of balls to be lapped through an output port 21TM372b to a terminal board (frame external terminal board and board external terminal board). Output to 21TM160. Although a driver circuit is installed outside the output port 21TM372b, it is not shown in FIG. 9-2.

  Further, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 outputs an error signal to the error display LED 21TM374 by the 7-segment LED via the output port 21TM372c. Further, a signal for instructing turning on / off is output to the prize ball LED 21TM053 and the ball cut LED 21TM054 via the output port 21TM372b. A detection signal from the error release switch 21TM375 for releasing the error state is input to the input port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037. The error release switch 21TM375 is used to release the error state by software reset.

  Further, the drive signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 to the payout motor 21TM289 is transmitted to the payout motor 21TM289 in the payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 21TM097 via the output port 21TM372a and the relay board 21TM072. A driver circuit (motor drive circuit) is installed outside the output port 21TM372a, but is not shown in FIG. 9-3.

  A card unit control microcomputer is mounted on the card unit 21TM050 installed adjacent to the gaming machine. In addition, the card unit 21TM050 is provided with a usable display lamp, a connecting table direction indicator, a card insertion display lamp, and a card insertion slot. The interface board (relay board) 21TM066 is connected with a frequency display LED 21TM060, a ball lending LED 21TM061, a ball lending switch 21TM062, and a return switch 21TM063.

  In response to the player's operation, the interface board 21TM066 is given a ball switch signal indicating that the ball switch 21TM062 has been operated and a return switch signal indicating that the return switch 21TM063 has been operated. . Further, a card balance display signal indicating a balance of the prepaid card and a ball lending display signal are given from the card unit 21TM050 to the interface board 21TM066. Between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037, a connection signal (VL signal), a unit operation signal (BRDY signal), a ball lending request signal (BRQ signal), a ball lending completion signal (EXS signal), and a pachinko machine operation signal ( PRDY signal) is transmitted / received via the input port 21TM372f and the output port 21TM372d. An interface board 21TM066 is interposed between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037. Therefore, a signal such as a connection signal (VL signal) is transmitted and received between the card unit 21TM050 and the dispensing control board 21TM037 via the interface board 21TM066 as shown in FIG. 9-2.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 outputs a PRDY signal to the card unit 21TM050. The card unit control microcomputer outputs a VL signal when the power is turned on. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 determines the connected / unconnected state of the card unit 21TM050 according to the input state of the VL signal. When a card is received in the card unit 21TM050, the ball lending switch is operated and a ball lending switch signal is input, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRDY signal to the payout control board 21TM037. When a predetermined delay time elapses from this point, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRQ signal to the payout control board 21TM037.

  Then, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 raises the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050, and when detecting the fall of the BRQ signal from the card unit 21TM050, drives the payout motor 21TM289 to give the player a predetermined number of rental balls. Pay out. When the payout is completed, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 causes the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050 to fall. Thereafter, when a payout command signal is received from the game control microcomputer 100 on condition that the BRDY signal from the card unit 21TM050 is not in the ON state, the prize ball payout control is executed.

  The power supply voltage AC24V used in the card unit 21TM050 is supplied from the payout control board 21TM037. That is, power supply from the power supply board to the card unit 21TM050 is performed via the payout control board 21TM037 and the interface board 21TM066. In this example, a fuse for protecting the card unit 21TM050 is provided on the AC24V power supply line for the card unit 21TM050 arranged in the interface board 21TM066, and a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage is supplied to the card unit 21TM050. It is prevented.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (outtake rate) of jackpot changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process described later, the winning probability (outtake rate) of the jackpot is changed by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. . The set value consists of 6 levels 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  FIGS. 9A to 9F are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to the set values. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In each display result determination table, the variation special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is subject to fluctuation display, and the variation special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). In other words, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the subject of variable display, a determination value for jackpot is set.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1 is used, when the variable special symbol designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the variable display target. If the set value is “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, then the jackpot will be won with a lower probability (1/300) than when the set values are ing. When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is displayed as a variable display target, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/300) as when the first special symbol is displayed as a variable display target.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2 is used, if the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”. Winning a big hit with a higher probability (1/280) than in some cases. When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is displayed as a variable display target, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is displayed as a variable display target.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, A big hit is won with a higher probability (1/280) than in the case of “2”. When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is displayed as a variable display target, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is displayed as a variable display target.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 4 is used and the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, The winner is won with a higher probability (1/250) than the cases of “2” and “3”. When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is displayed as a variable display target, a big win is won with the same probability (1/250) as when the first special symbol is a variable display target.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (E), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 5, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, The winner is won with a higher probability (1/235) than in the case of “2”, “3”, and “4”. When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is displayed as a variable display target, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/235) as when the first special symbol is displayed as a variable display target.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (F), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 5 is used, if the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, The winner is won with a higher probability (1/220) than in the case of “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”. When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is displayed as a variable display target, the jackpot is won with the same probability (1/220) as when the first special symbol is displayed as a variable display target.

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the MR1 value corresponds to any one of the jackpots shown in FIGS. When the winning judgment value is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit F). In other words, the big win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. Note that the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (F) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit using the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (F). Separately, the jackpot determination is performed using a common table for the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, a total of six set values of 1 to 6 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 The set value that can be set to may be 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 or more.

(Setting suggestion production)
Receiving the setting command, the effect control CPU 120 can suggest the setting value by executing the effect according to the setting value designated by the setting command. For example, it is possible to suggest a setting value to the player by changing the aspect of the ending effect executed when the big hit gaming state is ended according to the specified setting value. FIGS. 9-5 (1), (2), and (3) show examples of setting suggestion effects. FIG. 9-5 (1) shows an example in which a “sunny” ending image is selected on the jackpot end screen, and FIG. 9-5 (2) shows that a “cloudy” ending screen is selected on the jackpot end screen. For example, FIG. 9-5 (3) shows an example in which an “ending” image in the “rain” mode is selected on the big hit end screen. FIG. 9-5 (4) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a table for determining the mode of the setting suggestion effect based on the setting value designated by the setting command.

  CPU 103 transmits a setting command for specifying a setting value to CPU 120 for effect control. Further, when the big hit gaming state is ended, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for executing an ending effect in the image display device 5 to the effect control CPU 120. The effect control CPU 120 can determine the ending effect mode based on the stored setting value by storing the setting value designated by the received setting command in the RAM 102. For example, based on the effect control command transmitted when the big hit gaming state is ended, the image display device 5 is stored together with a character for informing that the big hit gaming state has ended (“BONUS end”). It is possible to display an ending image in a mode (sunny mode, cloudy mode, rain mode) determined based on the set value.

  In the table shown in FIG. 9-5 (4), the setting value specified by the setting command is “1, 2”, “3,4”, and “5, 6”. , When determining the mode of the setting suggestion effect to the “clear” mode shown in FIG. 9-5 (1), determining to the “cloudy” mode shown in FIG. 9-5 (2), and FIG. In the case of determining to the “rain” mode shown in 5 (3), the determination value is assigned.

  When the setting value specified by the received setting command is “1” or “2”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the “sunny” mode setting indication shown in (1) at a low rate (for example, 20%). Decided to execute an effect (ending effect), decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “cloudy” aspect shown in (2) at a moderate rate (for example, 40%), and medium It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) at a ratio (for example, 40%). In addition, when the setting value specified by the received setting command is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 120 has the “clear” mode shown in (1) at a low rate (for example, 20%). Decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect), decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “cloudy” aspect shown in (2) at a high rate (for example, 50%), and medium It is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) at a ratio (for example, 30%). In addition, when the setting value specified by the received setting command is “5” or “6”, the effect control CPU 120 has a “sunny” mode shown in (1) at a high rate (for example, 50%). Decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect), decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the “cloudy” mode shown in (2) at a low rate (for example, 20%), and medium It is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) of the “rain” mode shown in (3) at a ratio (for example, 30%).

  In this way, by changing the determination ratio of each mode of the setting suggestion effect according to the setting value, the player becomes interested in how the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the setting suggestion The interest of the production can be improved. In this example, the player will be interested in how the ending effect that is executed when the jackpot gaming state ends, and in particular, the ending effect is executed in a “sunny” manner. We expect to be done.

(Power-on processing)
Next, power-on processing will be described.
FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8 are diagrams illustrating an example of processing executed in the game control microcomputer 100 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  As shown in FIG. 9-6, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 checks the data in the backup RAM area after the power is turned on (step S21TM4010). This process performs a parity check as a data check.

  If the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a normal value, for example, any one of 0 to 5. Is confirmed (step S21TM4020). In this example, as the setting values stored in the setting value storage area, six numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are regular values, and six setting values having different jackpot probabilities are provided. ing. The setting value 0 in this example corresponds to the setting value 1 shown in FIG. 9-4 and the like, and the setting value 1 in this example corresponds to the setting value 2 shown in FIG. 9-4 and the like. The value 2 corresponds to the setting value 3 shown in FIG. 9-4 and the like. The setting value 3 in this example corresponds to the setting value 4 shown in FIG. 9-4 and the like. The setting value 5 in this example corresponds to the setting value 6 shown in FIG. 9-4 and the like described above.

  Here, in this example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the gaming machine manufacturer (before being installed in the game hall), the value with the lowest jackpot probability among the regular values is stored in the set value storage area. (0 in this example) is stored. If the data in the setting value storage area is broken, it may not be a regular value. If the set value is a regular value (YES in step S21TM4020), it is confirmed whether or not a setting changing flag is set (step S21TM4030). The setting changing flag is set when the mode is changed to a setting changing mode described later (step S21TM4580) and cleared when the lock switch 21TM051 is switched to the OFF state (step S21TM4720).

  If the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), CPU 103 checks whether clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4040).

  If clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4040), CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4050). The value of the RAM clear flag is a value indicating whether or not the RAM clear (game state initialization) is determined to be executed. When the value is 1, the RAM clear is determined to be executed. It has been shown. In this example, when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, the RAM clear is not actually executed, and when the setting change mode is controlled, the RAM clear is executed after the processing related to the setting change mode is completed. Will be.

  The area where the value of the RAM clear flag is stored is not included in the backup RAM area. For this reason, when the power is cut off, the value of the RAM clear flag is not held, and the value of the RAM clear flag when the power is restored is 0 (initial value is not set). Note that the notification that the gaming state is initialized may be performed before the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is controlled, and as described later, after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends. It may be performed.

  On the other hand, if clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4040), CPU 103 proceeds to step S21TM4060.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state (step S21TM4060). Here, as described above, the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the opened state of the glass door frame 3a can be detected by the gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300, and the gaming machine frame / door frame opened. A detection signal indicating that the opening state of the gaming machine frame 3 is detected and a detection signal indicating that the opening state of the glass door frame 3a is detected are output from the sensor 21TM300 to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 recognizes that the opening state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, it notifies the gaming control microcomputer 100 that the opening state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, When recognizing that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected, the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the game control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the glass door frame 3a has been detected. The open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

  A detection signal indicating that the opening state of the gaming machine frame 3 is detected from the gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 to the gaming control microcomputer 100, and the opening state of the glass door frame 3a are detected. When the detection signal indicating that the game control is performed (that is, when the game control microcomputer 100 includes the game machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300), the game control microcomputer 100 By inputting the detection signal, the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the opened state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

  When the CPU 103 recognizes the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the opened state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4060), it confirms whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM4070). . If the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), the process proceeds to the processing after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode shown in FIG. 9-7. The setting value can be confirmed and changed when the setting change mode is entered, and the setting value can be confirmed when the setting confirmation mode is entered.

  That is, when the data check result in the backup RAM area is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the set value is a normal value (YES in step S21TM4020), and the power is not cut off during the setting change ( If the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4060) and the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), and / or Or confirmation is possible. On the other hand, when the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state (NO in step S21TM4060) or the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), which of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode is selected. Without being controlled by the mode, the process proceeds to step S21TM4760 (transmission of setting command) described later.

  In the present embodiment, in order to obtain a state (setting confirmation mode) in which the setting value can be confirmed although the change of the setting value is not permitted, (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in an open state, (2 ) Two conditions are necessary that the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. The CPU 103 can check the set value when it is confirmed that both of the conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied by the determination processing in step S21TM4060 and step S21TM4070 (setting check Mode). In addition to the conditions (1) and (2), the RAM clear flag is set based on the determination that (3) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES). On the condition that this is done, it is possible to shift to a state (setting change mode) in which the setting value can be changed as will be described later.

  As described above, the lock switch 21TM051 that must be operated in order to confirm or change the set value is provided on the back side of the gaming board 2, and is operated unless the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. I can't. If the lock switch 21TM051 is operated even though the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, it means that the gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 has an abnormality or some illegal The setting value may be confirmed or changed by the means. In such a state, since it is inappropriate to allow the setting value to be confirmed or changed, in the present embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the setting confirmation mode. In addition, neither the setting change mode nor the setting change mode is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, as the condition (1), when either the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode. Although it is possible to control, the present invention is not limited to such a form. Even if the glass door frame 3a is in an open state, if the gaming machine frame 3 is not in an open state, a setting confirmation mode and a setting change mode Any of these may be controlled.

  On the other hand, when the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the opened state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized in step S21TM4060 (NO in step S21TM4060), that is, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both. If it is in the closed state, the process proceeds to step S21TM4760 (transmission of setting command) described later without being controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. If it is confirmed in step S21TM4070 that the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), step S21TM4760, which will be described later, is controlled without being controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. Move to (Send Setting Command).

  In the data check of the backup RAM area (step S21TM4010), if the check result is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), the CPU 103 proceeds to step S21TM4120. Further, in the check of the value stored in the set value storage area (step S21TM4020), if the regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area (NO in step S21TM4020), the CPU 103 Then, the process proceeds to step S21TM4120. In the setting change flag check (step S21TM4030), if it is confirmed that the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 proceeds to step S21TM4120.

  Here, even if a regular value (0 to 5) is stored in the set value storage area, if a part of the backup RAM area is broken, NO is determined in step S21TM4010. Then, the process proceeds to step S21TM4120. That is, when there is a possibility that the value stored in the set value storage area is inappropriate, the setting change is performed based on the fact that the setting change mode transition condition (steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. It will be controlled by the mode. In addition, in the data check of the backup RAM area (step S21TM4010), even if the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area. (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting change mode is controlled based on the fact that the setting change mode transition condition (steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. If the setting change mode was controlled when the previous power failure occurred, the setting change mode is controlled based on the fact that a setting change mode transition condition (steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. It will be.

  In step S21TM4120, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in an open state (step S21TM4120). When the CPU 103 recognizes the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the opened state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4120), it confirms whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM4130). .

  If lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), CPU 103 checks whether clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4140).

  If clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4140), CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4150). And the process after step S21TM4510 relevant to the setting change mode shown to FIGS. 9-7 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the opened state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the opened state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized in step S21TM4120 (NO in step S21TM4120), that is, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both. When it is in the closed state, when the lock switch 21TM051 is not turned on at step S21TM4130 (NO at step S21TM4130), when the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is not turned on at step S21TM4140 (NO in step S21TM4140), the CPU 103 indicates that the setting value stored in the setting value storage area may be abnormal without executing the processing after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode. Setting value error To send over command to effect control for the CPU120.

  When receiving the setting value abnormality error command, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the image display device 5 that the setting value may be abnormal. For example, a message “Setting value may be abnormal” is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to switch to the setting change mode when the power is turned on again (when the power switch 21TM055 is turned on) after the power supply is temporarily turned off (the power switch 21TM055 is turned off). To notify the user to perform an operation for changing the set value (to confirm the set value). For example, a message “Please turn on the power again and shift to the setting change mode after power off” is displayed. Note that similar notification may be performed by audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined loop process (repetition of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) until the power is cut off.

  In this loop processing, after the CPU 103 waits for 4 ms (step S21TM4200), the character “E” is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029, etc., so that “the set value is not a normal value (0 to 5)”. Despite the possibility, the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode (all being judged as YES in steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140) has not been established and the transition to the setting change mode has not been made. Notification is made (step S21TM4210). Then, a security signal is output from the output terminal (terminal number 10) to which one end of the security signal line is connected (step S21TM4220). The security signal is input to an external device to which the other end of the security signal line is connected (for example, a hall computer that manages information of a plurality of gaming machines, a card unit provided corresponding to the gaming machine, or a calling lamp device). Is done.

  During the period of the loop processing, the letter “E” is displayed every 4 ms on the 7-segment display included in the display monitor 21TM029. By providing a 4 ms weight, it is possible to prevent excessive heat from staying in the 7-segment display and damaging the display. In addition, the security signal is continuously output during the loop processing period. By outputting the security signal to the outside, a predetermined event (in this example, the set value is a normal value (0 to 5) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the input of the security signal in an external device such as a hall computer. It is possible to specify the possibility that the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode is not satisfied and the mode has not been shifted to the setting change mode.

  The loop processing from step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220 is continued until the power supply is stopped (until the power switch 21TM055 is turned off).

  That is, when the data check result in the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), when the set value is not a regular value (NO in step S21TM4020), and when the power is cut off during the setting change ( That is, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and when it is determined as YES in step S21TM4030), the game should not be performed in this state. Before shifting to normal game processing (for example, game control timer interrupt processing including prize ball processing, special symbol process processing, etc.), it is necessary to fix the set value in the set value storage area to a regular value. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is set to shift to the setting change mode.

  In the present embodiment, in order to make the setting value changeable (setting change mode), (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, (3) Three conditions that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state are necessary. When the CPU 103 confirms that all of the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied by the determination processing in step S21TM4120, step S21TM4130, and step S21TM4140, the setting value can be changed ( It is possible to shift to the setting change mode.

  If any of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the change of the set value is not permitted, so that the set value in the set value storage area can be fixed to a normal value. Therefore, it is not possible to shift to normal game processing. Therefore, if it is determined NO in any of the determination processes of step S21TM4120, step S21TM4130, and step S21TM4140, the process proceeds to the loop process described above (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220).

  If the process shifts to the loop process (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), it is not possible to shift to the normal game process. Don't be. As described above, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied, the power is temporarily turned off, and all the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied at the next power-on. Thus, the setting change mode is entered, and the setting value in the setting value storage area is fixed to a regular value.

  The CPU 103 determines the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in advance when any of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied. You may make it prompt to turn off a power supply by making it light-emit in a power-off instruction | indication mode.

  In the present embodiment, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), the setting value change is not permitted, but the setting value can be checked (setting check mode). , (1) The gaming machine frame 3 is in an open state (YES in step S21TM4060), and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in an ON state (YES in step S21TM4070).

  However, when the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in an open state (YES in step S21TM4120), and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in an ON state. Even if the two conditions are satisfied (YES in step S21TM4130), the setting confirmation mode is not controlled. Even if these conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied, (3) if it is determined in step S21TM4140 that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is not in the ON state (NO) The game is controlled to be in a game stop state (loop processing in steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220) without being controlled in any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode.

  Next, processing related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8. In the process of FIG. 9-7, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a normal value (any one of 0 to 5 in this example) ( Step S21TM4510). When a regular value (0 to 5) is stored in the set value storage area (YES in step S21TM4510), the process proceeds to step S21TM4530. When the regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area (NO in step S21TM4510), the CPU 103 sets “0” having the lowest jackpot probability as the regular value in the set value storage area. Is stored (step S21TM4520). Then, control goes to a step S21TM4530.

  Next, the CPU 103 waits for 4 ms (step S21TM4530) and then executes a power-off process (step S21TM4540). In the power-off process, the CPU 103 checks whether or not a power-off signal based on a power-off including an unexpected power outage is input, and if a power-off signal is input, Immediately before the operation cannot be performed due to the stop, the power supply stop process is executed. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. That is, in the power-off process, check data is stored in a predetermined backup area.

  As a result, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (when the repetition process of step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620 or the repetition process of step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 is performed) When the disconnection occurs, the data check is appropriately executed in step S21TM4010 after the power supply is restored.

  Next, the CPU 103 causes the display monitor 21TM029 to display a value corresponding to the set value (0 to 5 in this example) stored in the set value storage area (step S21TM4550). Here, the value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is a value (1-6) obtained by adding 1 to the value (0-5) stored in the set value storage area. The game shop clerk normally recognizes the range of the set value as 1 to 6, so if the value stored in the set value storage area is displayed as it is on the display monitor 21TM029, the game shop clerk actually There is a risk of erroneously recognizing the set value. Therefore, in this example, [value stored in the set value storage area + 1] is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 as the set value. Next, the CPU 103 outputs a security signal (step S21TM4560).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4570). If the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is not executed after completion of the mode (here, the setting confirmation mode), the CPU 103 specifies that the setting confirmation mode has been controlled. A setting confirmation mode command is transmitted (step S21TM4650), and the process proceeds to step S21TM4680. The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the game control microcomputer 100 has shifted to the setting confirmation mode based on the reception of the setting confirmation mode command. Therefore, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R can notify that the gaming machine is controlled to the setting confirmation mode.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is executed after the mode (in this case, the setting change mode), the CPU 103 changes the set value. A setting changing flag indicating that there is a possibility of being present is set (step S21TM4580). Since the area in which the value of the setting changing flag is stored is included in the backup RAM area, the value of the setting changing flag is retained even when the power is turned off. For this reason, if a power interruption occurs while being controlled in the setting change mode, the value of the setting changing flag is set to 1 (set state) at the next power-on.

  Next, CPU 103 transmits a setting change mode command designating that control has been performed in the setting change mode (step S21TM4590). The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the game control microcomputer 100 has shifted to the setting change mode based on the reception of the setting change mode command. Therefore, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R can notify that the gaming machine is controlled to the setting change mode.

  Next, the CPU 103 inputs setting switch information indicating whether or not the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated (step S21TM4600), and confirms whether or not the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. (Step S21TM4610).

  If setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is not operated (NO in step S21TM4610), CPU 103 proceeds to step S21TM4680. When the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated (YES in step S21TM4610), the CPU 103 updates the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 (step S21TM4620), and proceeds to step S21TM4680. Transition. The updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 in the next step S21TM4550.

  Each time the game shop clerk operates the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 (YES in step S21TM4610), the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is updated (step S21TM4620). For example, the normal set value is in the range of 0 to 5, and the set value stored in the set value storage area when the control is changed to the setting change mode (when the power is turned on or when the previous power cut occurs) is 3. If there is, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is updated in the order of 3 → 4 → 5 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 and the display monitor 21TM029 is updated accordingly. The displayed information is updated in the order of 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4.

  Here, the current setting value display (step S21TM4550), security signal output (step S21TM4560), and setting confirmation mode command transmission (step S21TM4650) can be executed, but the setting change mode command transmission (step S21TM4590). ) And a state in which the setting value update (step S21TM4620) cannot be executed corresponds to a setting confirmation mode in which the setting value can be confirmed or the setting value cannot be changed. During the period in which the setting confirmation mode is controlled, the processes of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 are repeatedly executed.

  In the setting confirmation mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (determined as YES in step S21TM4070), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (determined as NO in step S21TM4040 and the RAM clear flag). Is controlled to be 0).

  In addition, the present setting value display (step S21TM4550) and security signal output (step S21TM4560) can be executed, and the setting change mode command transmission (step S21TM4590) and the setting value update (step S21TM4620) can be executed. This state corresponds to a setting change mode in which the setting value can be confirmed and changed.

  In the setting change mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (determined as YES in step S21TM4070 or step S21TM4130), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140). The RAM clear flag is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150).

  The setting confirmation mode command is a command that is transmitted only once during the setting confirmation mode control. Therefore, when the setting confirmation mode command is transmitted, the CPU 103 sets the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag that can specify that the setting confirmation mode command has been transmitted and does not require backup storage when the power is cut off. When the setting change flag is cleared (step S21TM4720), the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag may be cleared. The setting confirmation mode command may be transmitted only when the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag is not set. Similarly, the setting change mode command is a command that is transmitted only once during the setting change mode control. Therefore, when the setting change mode command is transmitted, the CPU 103 can set the setting change mode command transmission flag that can specify that the setting change mode command has been transmitted and does not require backup storage when the power is cut off. When the setting change flag is cleared (step S21TM4720), the setting change mode command transmission flag may be cleared. The setting change mode command may be transmitted only when the setting change mode command transmission flag is not set.

  In step S21TM4680, CPU 103 confirms whether lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state or not. If the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (NO in step S21TM4680), after waiting for 4 ms again (step S21TM4530), the processes in and after step S21TM4540 are repeated. That is, if the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, the control in the setting confirmation mode is continued. If the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the control in the setting change mode is continued.

  If lock switch 21TM051 is OFF in step S21TM4680 (YES in step S21TM4680), CPU 103 ends the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode and sets 1000 ms as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM4710). By setting a predetermined time as the value of the security signal timer, the security signal is continuously output until the value of the security signal timer reaches 0 ms from the predetermined time in the information output process when the process shifts to the normal game process. Will be. For example, when the game control timer interrupt process is executed every 2 ms, the value of the security signal timer is subtracted by 2 ms, and when the game signal reaches 0 ms, the output of the security signal is stopped. Therefore, at the time of step S21TM4710, the remaining output period of the security signal is set to 1000 ms regardless of whether the setting change mode is ended or the setting confirmation mode is ended.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), in response to the start of control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, output of a security signal is started (step S21TM4560), and the setting change mode and setting confirmation are started. In response to the end of any control in the mode, the value of the security signal timer is set so that the security signal is continuously output until at least 1 sec has elapsed since the end of any control in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. Set (step S21TM4710).

  Here, the process of starting the output of the security signal in step S21TM4560 determines whether it is controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (which mode is controlled). It is executed as a common process. In addition, the process for setting the remaining output period of the security signal in step S21TM4710 is also performed regardless of whether it is controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (which mode is controlled). It is executed as a common process. In this way, security signal output control is simplified by sharing the security signal output start control and output end control when controlled in the setting change mode and when controlled in the setting confirmation mode. , The control burden can be reduced.

  Also, security signal output is started in response to the start of control in either the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode, and the security signal is output in response to the end of control in either the setting change mode or setting confirmation mode. By stopping, it is possible to appropriately notify an external device such as a hall computer that the gaming machine may be controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode.

  Here, in step S21TM4710 immediately after the control of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is finished, a common value (1000 ms) is set for the security signal when the setting change mode is controlled and when the setting confirmation mode is controlled. The timer is set. However, if both security signal output start control and output end control are shared between the case where the setting change mode is controlled and the case where the setting change mode is controlled, any mode is set on the external device side. It will be difficult to know if it has been controlled.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (2), when the setting change mode is controlled, that is, when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, the security signal is once set in step S21TM4710. After 1000 ms is set as the timer value, 30000 ms is reset (overwritten) as the security signal timer value in step S21TM1465 after the RAM is cleared based on the determination of NO in step S21TM4770 described later. Yes. In other words, after the security signal remaining output period is once set to 1 sec, the security signal remaining output period is reset to 30 sec (overwritten).

  When the signal output control described above is performed, the final output stop timing of the security signal is the end of the setting confirmation mode when the setting confirmation mode is controlled as shown in FIG. 9-9 (2). 1 sec has elapsed, and when the setting change mode is controlled, 30 sec has elapsed since the setting change mode was completed.

  Specifically, when the mode is controlled to the setting confirmation mode (when the RAM is not cleared and the value of the security signal timer is not changed from 1 second), the game control timer interrupt after the interrupt is permitted In the processing (for example, information output processing), when the security signal output is continued until the value of the security signal timer is changed from 1000 ms to 0 ms and controlled to the setting change mode (when the RAM is cleared, When the value of the security signal timer is changed from 1 second to 30 seconds), the value of the security signal timer is changed from 30000 ms to 0 ms in the game control timer interrupt processing (for example, information output processing) after interrupt permission. The security signal output is continued until. In addition, when it is controlled to the setting confirmation mode or when it is controlled to the setting change mode, the value of the security signal timer is set to a predetermined time (1000 ms or 30000 ms) at the timing before the transition to the game control timer interrupt processing. The output of the security signal may be continued until 0 ms until the game control timer interrupt processing is completed after the output of the security signal.

  As described above, the security signal is continuously output for at least 1 sec when the setting confirmation mode control is finished and when the setting change mode control is finished, and the setting change mode is controlled. In this case, the security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds elapse after the setting change mode control ends. With such a configuration, the security signal output period can be made different between the case of being controlled in the setting confirmation mode and the case of being controlled in the setting change mode while sharing the security signal output control.

  As a result, in the external device, it is also possible to grasp whether the initialization check process has been executed and the setting check mode has been controlled, or the initialization process has been executed and the control mode has been changed to the setting change mode. . For example, if the security signal output period is less than 30 seconds, it is possible to specify that the setting confirmation mode has been controlled without executing the initialization process. It is possible to estimate that there is a possibility that control processing has been executed and the setting change mode has been controlled.

  A security signal is also output when a game stop target error such as a magnetic abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection sensor. The security signal in this case is continuously output until the gaming machine is turned off. Further, the CPU 103 sets an abnormality detection flag in the backup area (the area cleared by the initialization process) of the RAM 102 based on the abnormality detected by the abnormality detection sensor. A security signal is output for 4 minutes based on the fact that the abnormality detection flag is set when the power is restored.

  Here, when the setting check mode is controlled when the power is restored, the RAM clear is not executed, so the value of the abnormality detection flag is not initialized but remains set in the signal output process. It is possible to continuously output the security signal for 4 minutes after the power is turned on. That is, it is possible to limit the security signal output period to a period until one second elapses from the end of the control in the setting confirmation mode. On the other hand, when the setting change mode is controlled when the power is restored, the RAM clear is executed, so that the abnormality detection flag is cleared in the subsequent signal output processing (the occurrence of power failure occurs). As a result, the output period of the security signal is a period until 30 seconds elapse from the end of the setting change mode (according to the execution of the RAM clear). Period).

  In the example shown in step S21TM4710 of FIG. 9-7, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and the first time after the end of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. The value of the security signal timer to be set to suffices to be at least a period in which the external device can recognize that the security signal has been output. That is, the common 50 ms may be set as the value of the security signal timer when the setting change mode ends and when the setting confirmation mode ends.

  After the process of step S21TM4710, the CPU 103 clears the setting changing flag (step S21TM4720). If the power change occurs after the setting change flag is cleared, it is determined that the setting change flag is not set when power is restored (NO in step S21TM4030). Become.

  Next, the CPU 103 deletes the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (step S21TM4730). Then, the setting value (any one of 0 to 5) stored in the setting value storage area is set in the setting command, and the setting command is transmitted (step S21TM4760). Even when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is controlled when the power is turned on, the process of step S21TM4760 is executed and a setting command is transmitted.

  Here, the player normally recognizes the range of the set value as 1 to 6, and the value specified by the set command (the value stored in the set value storage area) is directly displayed on the effect control CPU 120 side. If displayed on the display device 5, the player may erroneously understand the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes a value obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) specified by the setting command as the setting value (1 to 6), and sets the setting values 1 to 6 An effect that suggests a set value is executed in a range.

  Not only in such a form, the CPU 103 sets a value (1-6) obtained by adding 1 to the setting value (0-5) stored in the setting value storage area in the setting command, and effects control It may be transmitted to the CPU 120 for use. Thereby, the range of the setting value designated by the setting command is 1 to 6, which matches the range normally recognized by the player. On the effect control CPU 120 side, the setting values (1 to 6) designated by the setting command are displayed on the image display device 5 as they are, or an effect suggesting the setting values (1 to 6) designated by the setting command is executed. By doing so, the set value can be notified or suggested appropriately. Further, it is not necessary to perform addition processing on the setting value specified by the received setting command on the effect control CPU 120 side, and the control burden on the effect control CPU 120 side can be reduced.

  As described above, the production control CPU 120 can specify that the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode has ended by receiving the setting command. In addition, it is possible to suggest a setting value by executing an effect according to the setting value specified by the setting command. For example, it is possible to suggest a setting value to the player by changing the aspect of the ending effect executed when the big hit gaming state is ended according to the specified setting value.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4770).

  If the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4770), the data check result in the backup RAM area is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), and the set value is a normal value (step In step S21TM4020, it is determined that the power is not cut off during the setting change (NO in step S21TM4030), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4040). Therefore, it is only necessary to execute processing at the time of power-off recovery without RAM clear.

  When the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, the CPU 103 executes processing when the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal when the power is turned on, and after interrupt permission, the game control timer interrupt processing (special (Including design process processing). That is, when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is controlled, or when the control of the setting confirmation mode is finished, the CPU 103 determines whether the RAM clear flag is 0 based on the value of the RAM clear flag. Without executing the clear, a backup command is transmitted as a command at the time of power-off recovery, and the process proceeds to normal game processing.

  Based on the reception of this backup command (command at the time of recovery), the effect control CPU 120 has recovered from the power-off based on the data at the time of power supply stop (RAM clear is not performed) )). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the backup command, for example, in the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the game effect lamp 9, recovery from the power interruption is performed based on the data when the power supply is stopped. (RAM clear is not performed) can be notified.

  On the other hand, if the value of the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4770), RAM clear is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150, and it is determined to execute the RAM clear. Therefore, it is only necessary to execute processing at the time of power-on accompanied by RAM clearing.

  When the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the CPU 103 executes processing for setting 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer, and processing when the data check result in the backup RAM area is abnormal when the power is turned on. The game control timer interrupt processing (including special symbol process processing and the like) may be performed after the interrupt is permitted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9-8, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process based on the fact that the RAM clear flag is 1 (step S21TM1410). In the RAM clear process, the data indicating the game state before the power supply stop stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 102 (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, time reduction flag, hold memory, etc.) is cleared to the initial value. However, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is not cleared and is not changed from before the RAM clearing process. In addition, for each set value, an area in which each aggregate value (game information that can be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) such as a linkage ratio, a role ratio, and a base is stored is not cleared. The value is not changed from before the RAM clear process. Then, by displaying the character “C” on the display monitor 21TM029, it is notified that the gaming state has been initialized (step S21TM1420). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 102 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a counter value for generating a random number for determination per normal symbol) may be left as it is.

  The reason for not clearing the setting value stored in the setting value storage area in this RAM clearing process is as follows. (A) If the setting change mode is not controlled, a normal value is stored in the setting value storage area when the power is turned on. (B) When controlled to the setting change mode, the value in the setting value storage area has been set to 0 (step S21TM4520) or in the setting change mode. This is because the regular value is stored by the operation (step S21TM4610 and step S21TM4620). Further, after the RAM clear process, it is impossible to control the setting change mode, and there is no opportunity to change the value stored in the set value storage area.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S21TM1430), and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table in the work area (step S21TM1440). By the processing of step S21TM1430 and step S21TM1440, for example, a normal symbol per-determination random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total winning ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The initial value is set.

  After executing step S21TM1430 and step S21TM1440, CPU 103 reads the set value stored in the set value storage area of RAM 102 (step S21TM1450). In a game control timer interrupt process, which will be described later, a jackpot determination in the special symbol process is executed based on the set value read out here. Next, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization command designating that initialization processing has been performed when the power is turned on (or at the end of the setting change mode) (step S21TM1460). The effect control CPU 120 performs the initialization process based on the reception of the initialization command (the RAM is cleared without being recovered from the power interruption based on the data when the power supply is stopped). Recognize When the effect control CPU 120 receives the initialization command, for example, in the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the game effect lamp 9, the game state has been initialized (when power supply is stopped). Based on the data, it is possible to notify that the RAM has been cleared without being recovered from the power interruption.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM1465). Thereby, the value (1 second) of the security signal timer set in step S21TM4710 after the end of the setting change mode is changed (overwritten) to a value (30 seconds) corresponding to the RAM clear being executed. become. Further, when the RAM clear is executed without being controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, step S21TM4710 is not executed (1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer). The security signal timer value is set to 30 seconds corresponding to the RAM clear being executed. On the other hand, when the RAM clear is not executed (including the case where the setting check mode is controlled), the process of step S21TM1465 is not executed, so the value of the security signal timer is equal to the one second set in step S21TM4710. It remains.

  When the value of the security signal timer is set in step S21TM1465 or step S21TM4710 described above, a security signal is output in the game control timer interrupt process after interrupt permission (information output process). After that, every time the game control timer interrupt processing is executed with the permission of interrupt, the value of the security signal timer is subtracted by 2 ms, and the output of the security signal is stopped when the value of the security signal timer becomes 0. Will be.

  Then, CPU 103 executes setting processing of serial communication circuit 21TM505 (step S21TM1480). In this setting process, a connection confirmation signal is output from the output circuit 21TM067 of the main board 11 to the input circuit 21TM373A of the payout control board 21TM037. In addition, communication between the serial communication circuit 21TM505 of the game control microcomputer 100 and the serial communication circuit 21TM380 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is set to an executable state.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes random number circuit setting processing for initial setting of the random number circuit 104 (step S21TM1490). For example, the CPU 103 performs processing according to a random number circuit setting program to perform setting for causing the random number circuit 104 to update the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In step S21TM1500, the CPU 103 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  Next, CPU 103 repeatedly executes display random number update processing (step S21TM1520) and initial value random number update processing (step S21TM1530). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S21TM1510). Set (step S21TM1540). This shifts to a normal game process capable of executing a game control timer interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a special symbol stop symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether or not to reach when it is not a big hit. The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 100 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this example, if it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are closed. Without confirming (regardless of the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process has been shifted to the power-off restoration process. If it is determined to be 0 (YES), the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both closed (according to the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a). It is also possible to shift to the processing at the time of power-off recovery.

  In this example, if the CPU 103 determines in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO), the CPU 103 determines whether both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are closed. Without confirming (regardless of the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process is shifted to the process at power-on (the process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear)). Not limited to, if it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO), the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both in the closed state (the gaming machine frame 3 or depending on the state of the glass door frame 3a), the process may be shifted to the process when the power is turned on (process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear)).

  As described above, the game clerk or the like turns the pachinko gaming machine 1 into the setting change mode by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning on the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on. In addition to being able to be controlled, it is possible to initialize the gaming state or the like (execute RAM clear). Further, by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning off the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to the setting confirmation mode, and the gaming state, etc. Can not be initialized (NO in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140 and the RAM clear flag is not set to 1). In this way, the game shop clerk can select whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is to be controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and can also select whether or not to initialize the gaming state and the like. Yes.

  As described above, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, the setting value is unstable because it was controlled to the setting change mode when the power was cut off. There is a possibility that the setting value to be determined on the game hall side is not stored in the setting value storage area. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8, the CPU 103 does not shift to the normal game process based on the setting change flag being set (YES in step S21TM4030) (step S21TM4030). S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220 (loop processing) can be controlled, and a security signal is output corresponding to the control to the game stop state (step S21TM4220).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a game from being started in a state where the set value is unstable (game control timer interrupt processing is executed), and when the power is turned on, It is possible to notify the external device that the setting change mode has been controlled when a disconnection occurs.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8, the CPU 103 sets the condition (in step S21TM4030: YES) for shifting to the setting change mode based on the setting changing flag being set (YES in step S21TM4030). When all of steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 are YES, a set value abnormality error command is transmitted (step S21TM4190) and the display monitor in the game stop state (loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) An error display for displaying the letter “E” on 21TM029 is performed (step S21TM4210).

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-10, each of the 7-segment display devices 21TM029A to 21TM029D constituting the display monitor 21TM029 is displayed with the letter “E”, thereby causing an abnormality in the game hall clerk (in the setting change mode). (There is a possibility that the power supply has been cut off in the controlled state). The presentation control CPU 120 that has received the set value abnormality error command displays a message “Please turn on the power again and shift to the setting change mode after power is turned off” on the image display device 5, thereby To change the set value by switching to the setting change mode when the power is turned on again (when the power switch 21TM055 is turned on) after the power is turned off (the power switch 21TM055 is turned off). Notification to urge the user to perform (set the set value) is performed.

  In this example, (a) when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode is satisfied, that is, (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is It is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120), (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4140). If YES, the setting change mode is controlled. As a result, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: “E” display on the display monitor 21TM029) is not executed, and the message display on the effect control board 12 side (“turn the power on again after power off”) "Move to the setting change mode").

  Here, in the effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting change mode command (step S21TM4590), the image display device 5 has been controlled to the setting change mode, that is, the setting change operation (operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052). ) Can be notified that the set value can be changed. For example, a message “Setting change mode is in progress” or a message “Please change the setting value by performing setting change operation” can be displayed on the image display device 5. Thereby, the store clerk and the like of the game hall can grasp that the setting change mode is controlled, and the setting value stored in the setting value storage area by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052. After changing the setting value to the planned setting value, by switching the lock switch 21TM051 to the OFF state, the setting value can be confirmed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal game processing.

  On the other hand, (b) when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode is not satisfied, that is, among the above (i) to (iii) If any of the above conditions is not satisfied, the control is not performed in the setting change mode, but is controlled to the game stop state (loop processing in steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220) after the setting value abnormality error command transmission (step S21TM4190). . As a result, an error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display of “E” on the display monitor 21TM029) is executed and a message display on the effect control board 12 side (“power is turned on again after power is turned off”). To change to the setting change mode ").

  In this way, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display of “E” on the display monitor 21TM029) is executed, and the message display on the effect control board 12 side (“power is turned on again after power off”) ”) Is also performed”, if the condition of the gaming machine is changed to the setting change mode after power is restored even though the power is cut off during the setting change mode. It will be notified that the state is not established. In this case, the game shop clerk, etc. are not controlled in the setting change mode, and know that the game is stopped (the power must be turned on again to control the setting change mode). Is possible. Accordingly, after turning off the power supply once, the power supply is turned on again by operating so that all the conditions (i) to (iii) for shifting to the setting change mode are satisfied. Then, in the setting change mode, by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed to the planned setting value, and then the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off. By switching to the state, the set value can be confirmed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal game process.

  Thus, when a power interruption occurs in the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified when the power is restored.

  Here, if the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied when the power is restored (a), an error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: “E” display on the display monitor 21TM029) is performed. Thus, the mode is automatically shifted to the setting change mode, and an unnecessary error display can be avoided to promptly change the set value.

  On the other hand, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied when the power is restored (b), the power cannot be changed to the setting changing mode when the power is restored even though the power is cut off during the setting changing mode. Since it is in the state, it is forcibly controlled to the game stop state (loop processing of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), and the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: “E” display on the display monitor 21TM029) Will be done. Thereby, it is possible to limit the progress of the game in an unstable state where the set value is not fixed, and it is possible to realize appropriate game control.

  When the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the transition conditions (i) to (iii) for shifting to the setting change mode are all satisfied, and the transition condition (i ) To (iii) may not be established, and a different command may be transmitted as a command indicating that the set value may be abnormal.

  For example, if the transition condition is satisfied, it is a command indicating that the setting value may be abnormal and has been shifted to the setting change mode (or the condition for shifting is satisfied). When the CPU 120 for effect control receives the command, the message “Setting value may be abnormal” and the message “Automatically controlled in the setting change mode” are displayed as images. It may be displayed on the device 5. On the other hand, if the transition condition is not satisfied, the set value abnormality error command in step S21TM4190 may be transmitted as described above.

  After the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is finished and the process proceeds to the normal game processing, (1) the lock switch 21TM051 is operated when both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in the closed state. In response to the change (from the OFF state to the ON state), a lock switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120, and (2) a setting switch (clear switch) ) In response to the operation of 21TM052 (from the OFF state to the ON state), the setting control switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120.

  The production control board 12 (production control CPU 120) is controlled in both the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode based on the reception of the lock switch operation command and / or the setting changeover switch operation command. In spite of the absence, it is possible to identify that an operation for changing the set value has been performed and notify the fact. For example, based on the reception of the lock switch operation command, the image display device 5 executes an abnormal operation warning notification that displays the characters “The operation of the lock switch has been detected.” Further, based on the reception of the setting changeover switch operation command, an abnormal operation warning notification is displayed that displays the characters “Setting changeover switch operation detected”. As a result, the game store clerk clearly understands that the operation for changing the setting value was performed despite being not controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. Can be confirmed.

  The game control microcomputer 100 is not limited to such a form, and the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 has been operated after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is finished and the process proceeds to the normal game process. The lock switch operation command and the setting switch operation command may not be transmitted without confirming whether or not the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. As described above, during the period in which the normal game process (game control timer interrupt process) is being executed, the execution status of the operation for changing the set value and the operation for checking the set value is not checked. As a result, the control burden on the game control microcomputer 100 can be reduced.

(Modification of power-on processing)
In the example shown in FIG. 9-6, if the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is in an open state (YES in step S21TM4120). ), (Ii) The lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4140). Only when it is confirmed that the RAM has been cleared, the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150), and the mode is changed to the setting change mode (NO in step S21TM4570).

  Not only in such a form, but as shown in FIGS. 9-11, when the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), three conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied. The RAM clear flag may be set to 1 (step S21TM4150) without confirming whether it is established or not (step S21TM4570, NO).

  In the process shown in FIGS. 9-11, if the data check result in the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), or if the set value is not a regular value (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting changing flag is set. If it is determined (YES in step S21TM4030), the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150) without determining whether or not the conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied (step S21TM4150). The part controlled by the mode (NO in step S21TM4570) and not controlled by the game stop state (process corresponding to the loop process of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) is different from the process shown in FIG. 9-6. The other parts are the same as the processes shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8.

  Even in this case, the RAM clear flag is set to 1 and the mode is changed to the setting change mode based on the fact that the setting changing flag is set when the power is turned on. It is possible to appropriately determine the state of the gaming machine when the power interruption occurs during the change.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 9-11, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is in an open state, and (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on. And (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state, and is controlled to the setting change mode (determined NO in step S21TM4570). If the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the setting values in the setting value storage area can be changed (YES in step S21TM4030). Regardless of whether the three conditions are satisfied, the setting change mode is forcibly controlled.

  As described above, when the power interruption occurs while being controlled in the setting change mode, the three conditions (i) to (iii) are set based on the fact that the setting changing flag is set when the power is restored. Regardless of whether or not is established, the setting change mode is automatically controlled, so that the workability for determining the set value can be improved.

  If the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the setting is performed even if the condition that (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130) is not satisfied. It will be controlled to change mode. As a result, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 while the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state. (Step S21TM4610 to Step S21TM4620 in FIG. 9-7).

  As described above, the condition for terminating the setting change mode is that the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (YES in step S21TM4680). Therefore, if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state, the store clerk who has performed the change operation of the set value once sets the lock switch 21TM051 from the OFF state in order to confirm the set value and end the setting change mode. After switching to the ON state, the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (YES is determined in step S21TM4680).

  As described above, when the setting changing flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030) and when the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the condition for starting the control of the setting change mode is set. The conditions for ending the setting change mode control (operation to switch the lock switch 21TM051 from the ON state to the OFF state) are made common, thereby clarifying the conditions for ending the setting change mode control, Appropriately shift to normal game processing.

  Here, when the setting change mode is controlled based on the setting change flag being set (YES in step S21TM4030), a notification for urging the lock switch 21TM051 to be turned on may be issued. good. For example, when the setting changing flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 in step S21TM4150 and transmits a set value abnormality error command (to the above-described step S21TM4190). The production control CPU 120 that has received the set value error error command (step S21TM4110) says, “Turn on the lock switch once and switch it off after changing the set value”. The message may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  In the processes shown in FIGS. 9-6 to 9-8 and FIGS. 9-11, it is impossible to shift to the normal game process when the setting change flag is set. Therefore, when the gaming machine manufacturer ships the pachinko gaming machine 1 (before installation in the game hall), the setting change flag is set in advance, and then the game hall side goes through the setting change mode. Unless the setting value is changed and the setting change mode is terminated, it is impossible to play a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, it is possible to make sure that the setting value is changed to the setting change mode and the setting change operation is performed and the setting value is confirmed.

(Set value storage control when power failure occurs while changing set values)
Next, the setting value storage control when the power interruption occurs during the setting value change will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 9-7, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 in the setting change mode.

  First, regarding the control in the case where the power is cut off before the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (before the end of the setting change mode) by changing the setting value during the setting change mode, FIG. Explanation will be made using -12 (1).

  As shown in order 1, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is set to the ON state (the clear switch 21TM052 is also set to the ON state) to be controlled in the setting change mode. In this example, when the power is turned on, “0” is stored as a set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. Next, as shown in order 2, as the setting change mode is started, the setting value “0” stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is read out, and the setting value thus read is set to 1. “1” is added to the display monitor 21TM029. At this time, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

  Next, as shown in order 3, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “0” based on the first operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052. Is changed from “1” to “1”, and “2” obtained by adding 1 to the changed set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this time, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state. Furthermore, as shown in order 4, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “1” based on the operation of the second setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052. Is changed from “2” to “2”, and “3” obtained by adding 1 to the changed set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this time, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

  Next, as shown in order 5, in the setting change mode, it is assumed that the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state, that is, before the operation for ending the setting change mode is performed, the power is cut off. At this time, the setting value storage area is in a state where the setting value “2” after the second setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated is stored. In the power-off state, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is held as it is.

  Next, as shown in order 6, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on (the clear switch 21TM052 is also turned on) and controlled to the setting change mode. When the power is turned on, “2” is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 as a setting value. This set value “2” is a value stored in the set value storage area at the time of the occurrence of power interruption during the previous setting change mode.

  Next, as shown in the order 7, when the setting change mode is started, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is read out, and the read setting value is set to 1. "3" is added to the display monitor 21TM029. At this time, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

  Since the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on in order 6, when the control shown in FIGS. 9-11 is applied, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (or cleared). Even if the switch 21TM052 is in the OFF state), the setting change mode is automatically controlled. Therefore, the state of the lock switch 21TM051 in the order 6 and the order 7 may be an OFF state.

  As described above, when the set value is changed in the setting change mode and the power is cut off without the lock switch 21TM051 being turned off (without ending the setting change mode), the power is restored. The setting value after the change in the previous setting change mode is held in the setting value storage area. Therefore, at the time of power recovery, there may be a setting value that has already been scheduled. In this case, the store clerk at the amusement hall ends the setting change mode without performing an operation to change the setting value again. Therefore, the workability can be improved because the gaming machine may be shifted to the normal gaming process.

  Next, regarding the control in the case where the power is cut off after the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (after the setting change mode is finished) during the setting change mode, the setting value is changed. This will be described with reference to FIG.

  Order 1 to order 4 are the same as the example shown in FIG. Next, as shown in order 5, in the setting change mode, when the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, the setting change mode ends. Thereby, the setting value “2” after the second setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated is determined as the final setting value. At this time, “2” is stored as a setting value in the setting value storage area, and “3” obtained by adding 1 to the determined setting value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029.

  Thereafter, as shown in order 6, it is assumed that an operation for turning off the power switch 21TM055 is performed, and the power supply is stopped. In this power-off state, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is held as it is.

  Next, as shown in order 7, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is set to the ON state (the clear switch 21TM052 is also set to the ON state) to be controlled in the setting change mode. When the power is turned on, “2” is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 as a setting value. This set value “2” is a value that is finally stored in the set value storage area at the end of the previous setting change mode.

  Next, as shown in order 8, when the setting change mode is started, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is read, and the read setting value is set to 1. "3" is added to the display monitor 21TM029. At this time, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-12 (1) and (2), when the power supply is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode, and when the power supply is stopped after the control in the setting change mode is completed. In any case, when the power supply is restored, the setting value after being changed according to the setting change operation in the previous setting change mode, that is, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area immediately before the power is turned off is The set value is valid (the set value stored in the setting storage area when the power is restored).

  The setting value storage control shown in FIG. That is, when the setting change mode is controlled, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is copied to the setting information temporary storage area, and when the setting change mode is controlled, the setting changeover switch (clear switch) When 21TM052 is operated, the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is changed without changing the setting value in the setting value storage area, and the setting change mode is terminated (the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on). The setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is stored in the setting value storage area (overwritten) to confirm the setting value based on the operation of switching from the state to the OFF state). May be. In this case, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is a value (1-6) obtained by adding 1 to the setting value (0-5) stored in the setting information temporary storage area. The setting value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 also changes in accordance with the change of the setting value stored in.

  With such a configuration, even when the setting change mode is controlled by turning on the power and the setting changing operation is performed (when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is changed), the setting is changed. When the operation for ending the change mode is not completed (the lock switch 21TM051 is not switched to the OFF state) and the power is cut off, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is It has not been changed since the time of input (before the setting change operation is performed in the setting change mode). That is, in the power supply stop state, the set value stored in the set value storage area when the power is turned on last time is continuously held. Accordingly, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (first display unit 21TM029A) when the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is controlled after the power is restored is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 when the power is turned on the last time. It becomes a value according to the set value.

  In this way, it is possible to appropriately determine a set value when a power interruption occurs while being controlled in the setting change mode. In addition, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state where the setting change mode has not ended, the change of the set value can be limited.

  The control related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode shown in the above embodiment is provided with a plurality of setting values (for example, 0 to 5), and for game machines having different jackpot probabilities according to the setting values. Although it is applicable, the present invention is not limited to this, and although a plurality of setting values (for example, 0 to 5) are provided, the jackpot probability is common regardless of the setting value (for example, all of the setting values 0 to 5) It can also be applied to a gaming machine whose jackpot probability is 1/300.

  Further, the present invention shown in the following is disclosed in the feature section 21TM.

  As shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), a gaming machine has been proposed that includes setting change means for changing a plurality of setting values based on an external setting change operation. Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-200506 (paragraph 0102), a gaming machine in which a “hit signal” or the like is output from an external output terminal of a main control board has been proposed. For gaming machines such as those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), when the setting value is changed, it is necessary to grasp the control state related to the setting on the external device side However, even if the conventional signal output technology of a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-200506 (paragraph 0102) is applied, it is difficult to grasp this on the external device side. is there. The invention relating to the means O1 to the means O4 is made in view of the above situation, and is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately notifying the outside of the gaming machine of the control state related to the setting.

The gaming machine of means O1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control according to set values (six levels of set values 0 to 5 having different ranges of random numbers for jackpot determination) (such as jackpot determination processing in special symbol process processing). ,
A setting change mode control means (game controlling microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) that can be controlled to a setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed;
Setting confirmation mode control means (game controlling microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650) that can be controlled to a setting confirmation mode in which the setting value can be confirmed;
Specific signal output means for outputting a specific signal (security signal) in response to the start of control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (the game control microcomputer 100 that outputs a security signal in step S21TM4560); ,
Setting means (game control microcomputer 100 for setting the value of the security signal timer) for setting a value (a value of the security signal timer) relating to a period during which the specific signal is output,
The setting means can set a predetermined value common to the case where the setting change mode is controlled and the case where the setting check mode is controlled (in step S21TM4710, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer). ),
The specific signal output means outputs a specific signal at least until a period corresponding to the predetermined value elapses in response to the end of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (in the setting confirmation mode). The security signal is continuously output until 1 second has elapsed from the end of the setting confirmation mode, and the security signal is output continuously until 30 seconds have elapsed from the end of the setting change mode. To do)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the state of the gaming machine related to the setting can be appropriately notified to the external device.

The gaming machine of means O2 is
A gaming machine of means O1,
Initializing means for initializing the gaming state (microcomputer 100 for game control that executes RAM clear (step S21TM1410) based on the fact that the RAM clear flag is set in step S21TM4050, step S21TM4150),
The initialization means initializes the gaming state in accordance with the control of the setting change mode (when controlled to the setting change mode, the RAM is cleared after being controlled to the setting change mode),
The setting means can set a specific value corresponding to a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value after setting the predetermined value (after setting 1 second as the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM4710). (When RAM clear is executed, 30 seconds can be set as the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM1465)
The specific signal output means outputs a specific signal until the period corresponding to the specific value elapses in response to the end of the control of the setting change mode (from the end of the setting change mode with the end of the setting change mode) (The security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds have passed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the specific signal is output at least during the period corresponding to the predetermined value when the setting change mode control is finished and when the setting confirmation mode control is finished. When the mode is controlled, the specific signal is output for a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value, so that the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode are different outputs while sharing the setting process by the setting means. A period can be set.

The gaming machine of means O3 is
A gaming machine of means O1 or means O2,
In the setting change mode, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing a specific operation for ending the setting change mode (detection that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680). Specific information storage means for storing the specific information (setting change flag) in the step S21TM4580, the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the fact that the setting change mode has been entered in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the setting change mode is terminated. Based on this, the game control microcomputer 100) for clearing the setting changing flag in step S21TM4720 is provided,
When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (determined that the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored) In this case, the game is stopped and a specific signal is output (based on the fact that the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied, the processes in steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 are repeatedly executed until the power is turned off). Is possible.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped during the control of the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified to the external device when the power supply is resumed.

The gaming machine of means O4 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means O1 to the means O3,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (game control microcomputer 100 for executing game control timer interrupt processing);
Production control means (production control CPU 120) for controlling the execution of the production,
The game control means includes
Display means (display monitor 21TM029);
The setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 for executing the processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620);
In the setting change mode, power supply to the gaming machine is not performed without performing a specific operation for ending the setting change mode (without detecting an operation in which the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680). Specific information storage means for storing specific information when stopped (in the backup area of the RAM 102, the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the transition to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode is terminated. Based on the game control microcomputer 100) that clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720,
When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (determined that the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored) In this case, an error notification can be executed in the display means and an error command can be transmitted to the effect control means (a set value abnormality error command is transmitted in step S21TM4190, and the display monitor is displayed in the error display in step S21TM4210). 21TM029 can display the letter “E”)
In response to receiving the error command, the effect control means notifies the image display device 5 of an operation for changing the set value (“turns on the power after the power is turned off and enters the setting change mode”). Message "Please migrate")
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified to the store clerk of the game hall, and an operation for changing the set value can be prompted.

  In addition, as shown in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), a gaming machine has been proposed that includes setting change means for changing setting values in a plurality of stages based on an external setting change operation. In a gaming machine as described in JP 2010-200902 A (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed. The invention relating to the means P1 to the means P4 is made in view of the above situation, and a gaming machine that appropriately notifies the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed. It is to provide.

The gaming machine of means P1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control according to set values (six levels of set values 0 to 5 having different ranges of random numbers for jackpot determination) (such as jackpot determination processing in special symbol process processing). ,
A setting change mode control means (game controlling microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) that can be controlled to a setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information capable of specifying that the setting change mode has been controlled (the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the transition to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode is terminated. And a game control microcomputer 100) for clearing the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 based on the above,
The specific information storage means can store the specific information even after power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (the value of the setting change flag is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102),
When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (determined that the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored) And an error notification means capable of performing error notification (the microcomputer 100 for game control which displays an error in step S21TM4210 when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied). .
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified.

The gaming machine of means P2 is
A gaming machine of means P1,
The setting change mode control means determines that the setting change condition is satisfied (when the power is turned on, the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the clear switch (setting The changeover switch) 21TM052 is in an ON state), and can be controlled to the setting change mode,
When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (determined that the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored) In this case, it is possible to control the setting change mode without executing the error notification based on the fact that the setting change condition is satisfied (when power is turned on, all of steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140). Based on the determination of YES, the process proceeds to the setting change mode without proceeding to the loop process of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the condition for controlling the setting change mode is satisfied, the control is performed in the setting change mode without executing the error notification. Can prompt change.

The gaming machine of means P3 is
A gaming machine of means P1 or means P2,
When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (determined that the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored) In this case, the error notification can be executed and the game can be stopped (if the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied at the time of power-on (any of steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140). (If NO is determined in step S2), the process proceeds to the loop process of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 without shifting to the setting change mode).
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the progress of the game in a state where the set value is unstable can be limited, and appropriate game control can be realized.

The gaming machine of means P4 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means P1 to the means P3,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (game control microcomputer 100 for executing game control timer interrupt processing);
Production control means (production control CPU 120) for controlling the execution of the production,
The game control means includes
Display means (display monitor 21TM029);
The setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 for executing the processing of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620);
The specific information storage means,
When power supply to the gaming machine is started and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (determined that the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored) In this case, it is possible to execute the error notification in the display means and transmit an error command to the effect control means (a set value abnormality error command is transmitted in step S21TM4190 and displayed in the error display in step S21TM4210). It is possible to display the letter “E” on the monitor 21TM029),
In response to receiving the error command, the effect control means notifies the image display device 5 of an operation for changing the set value (“turns on the power after the power is turned off and enters the setting change mode”). Message "Please migrate")
It is characterized by that.
According to this, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified to the store clerk of the game hall, and an operation for changing the set value can be prompted.

  In addition, as shown in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), a gaming machine has been proposed that includes setting change means for changing setting values in a plurality of stages based on an external setting change operation. In a gaming machine as described in JP 2010-200902 A (paragraph 0007), when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed, it is necessary to appropriately determine the state of the gaming machine. The invention according to the means Q1 to the means Q5 is made in view of the above situation, and provides a gaming machine that appropriately determines the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when the set value is changed There is to do.

The gaming machine of means Q1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control according to set values (six levels of set values 0 to 5 having different ranges of random numbers for jackpot determination) (such as jackpot determination processing in special symbol process processing). ,
A setting change mode control means (game controlling microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) that can be controlled to a setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information capable of specifying that the setting change mode has been controlled (the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the transition to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode is terminated. And a game control microcomputer 100) for clearing the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 based on the above,
The specific information storage means can store the specific information even after power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (the value of the setting change flag is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102),
The setting change mode control means, when power supply to the gaming machine is started, when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means (the setting changing flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored). When it is determined that it is set, control is made to the setting change mode (when the power is turned on, the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the clear switch (Setting change-over switch) Regardless of whether or not the condition for shifting to the setting change mode that 21TM052 is in the ON state is established, the setting change mode is automatically controlled to the setting change mode.
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode that involves initialization of the gaming state, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately determined.
It should be noted that the gaming machine of the means Q1 initializes the gaming state corresponding to the control of the setting change mode (for example, the RAM based on the fact that the RAM clear flag is set in the steps S21TM4050 and S21TM4150). You may further provide the game control microcomputer 100 which performs clear (step S21TM1410).

The gaming machine of means Q2 is
A gaming machine of means Q1,
The setting change mode control means, based on the fact that the setting change condition is satisfied when the specific information is not stored in the specific information storage means when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Control is made to the setting change mode (when the setting change flag is not set when the power is turned on (NO in step S21TM4030), the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, and the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. Yes, and the RAM clear flag is 1 (the RAM clear is executed after the setting change mode ends because the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is ON). Based on the fact that the condition is satisfied, the mode changes to the setting change mode), and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means. If it is remembered, control is made to the setting change mode regardless of whether or not the setting change condition is satisfied (if the setting changing flag is set at power-on (YES in step S21TM4030) ) Regardless of whether the conditions for entering the setting change mode are met or not, the setting change mode is automatically controlled)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the power interruption occurs during the setting change mode control, the setting change mode is entered even when the setting change condition is not satisfied based on the fact that the specific information is stored when the power is restored. Since it will be controlled, workability | operativity can be improved.

The gaming machine of means Q3 is
A gaming machine of means Q1 or means Q2,
The setting change mode control means performs a transition operation when power supply to the gaming machine is started (when the setting changing flag is not set when the power is turned on (NO in step S21TM4030)) Is open, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the RAM clear flag is 1 (the RAM is cleared after the setting change mode ends because the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state) Is set to the setting change mode), and the setting change mode can be controlled based on the fact that the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied. Specific operation (in step S21TM4680, it was confirmed that the lock switch 21TM051 was turned off. It is possible to terminate the setting change mode based on the)
The specific information storage means stores the specific information when controlled in the setting change mode (sets a setting changing flag at the timing of step S21TM4580 when control of the setting change mode is started), and performs the specific operation. The setting information is deleted when the setting change mode ends based on (the setting changing flag is cleared at the timing of step S21TM4720 when the control of the setting change mode ends)
The setting change mode control means, when power supply to the gaming machine is started, when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means, regardless of whether the transition operation is performed or not. Control is performed in the setting change mode (when the setting changing flag is set at power-on (YES in step S21TM4030)), regardless of whether or not the condition for shifting to the setting changing mode is satisfied. The setting change mode is automatically controlled), and the setting change mode is ended based on the specific operation (the setting change mode is ended based on confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680). Let me)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, it is possible to appropriately determine a condition for ending the control of the setting change mode.

The gaming machine of means Q4 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means Q1 to the means Q3,
Setting value storage means (setting value storage area of the RAM 102 in which setting values are stored) for storing setting values (six levels of setting values 0 to 5 having different ranges of random numbers for jackpot determination);
Control according to the set value stored in the set value storage means (such as jackpot determination processing in the special symbol process) can be executed,
The set value stored in the set value storage means is changed based on the change operation when the setting change mode is controlled (when the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in step S21TM4610). Change the setting value stored in the setting value storage area),
The setting change mode control means ends the setting change mode based on a specific operation when the setting change mode is controlled (in step S21TM4680, it is confirmed that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off). To exit the setting change mode based on
The set value storage means is changed by the change operation in the setting change mode when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without the specific operation being performed when the setting change mode is controlled. (The set value storage area is formed in the backup area of the RAM 102, and when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated during the setting change mode, the set value storage area is formed. The setting value stored in is changed, so even if the power is turned off during the setting change mode, the setting value after the change operation is retained.
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the power supply is resumed, the setting value after being changed by the changing operation in the setting change mode before the power interruption occurs is stored in the setting value storage unit, and the setting value is changed according to the setting value. Since control is executed, workability can be improved.

The gaming machine of means Q5 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means Q1 to the means Q3,
Setting value storage means (setting value storage area of the RAM 102 in which setting values are stored) for storing setting values (six levels of setting values 0 to 5 having different ranges of random numbers for jackpot determination);
Control according to the set value stored in the set value storage means (such as jackpot determination processing in the special symbol process) can be executed,
The setting change mode control means is stored in the setting value storage area when the change operation when the setting change mode is controlled (when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in the setting change mode). Only the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is changed, and the setting value stored in the setting value storage means is changed based on the specific operation after the changing operation. End the setting change mode (based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is stored in the setting value storage area. To confirm the effective setting value and exit the setting change mode)
The set value storage means performs the change operation in the setting change mode when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without the specific operation being performed when the setting change mode is controlled. The setting value stored in the setting value storage area is stored unless the lock switch 21TM051 is switched off even when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated during the setting change mode. (If the power is interrupted during the setting change mode, the setting value before being controlled in the setting change mode is retained.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state where the setting change mode has not ended, the change of the set value can be limited.

  It should be noted that the configuration shown by the feature portion 21TM can be combined with the configuration shown by the feature portion 31AK as appropriate to constitute a gaming machine. For example, in a gaming machine configured to be able to change the setting value indicated by the feature portion 21TM, the title image indicated by the feature portion 31AK may be configured to be applied to the configuration indicated by the feature portion 31AK.

(Explanation regarding feature 142IW)
Next, the characteristic part 142IW will be described.

(Variation pattern determination table)
First, the big hit variation pattern determination table in the feature 142IW will be described. FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the variation pattern determination table. Among these, FIG. 10A shows a specific example of the big hit variation pattern determination table used in the case of a loss. FIG. 10-1 (B) shows a specific example of a big hit variation pattern determination table used in the case of big hit.

  If the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) is determined to be a big hit in the variation pattern setting process (step S111) of the special symbol process shown in FIG. A lottery process based on random numbers is performed using the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 1 to determine which variation pattern is to be used. If it is determined to be out of place, the CPU 103 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using a variation pattern determination table (not shown) for out-of-order to determine which variation pattern is to be used.

  As shown in FIG. 10-1 (A), in this example, in the case of deviation, it is determined as one of the fluctuation patterns 1 to 5. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (B), when a big hit is made, it is determined as one of the fluctuation patterns 2 to 5. The fluctuation pattern 1 is a fluctuation pattern of normal fluctuation without reach, and the fluctuation time is 5 seconds. The variation pattern 2 is a variation pattern in which normal reach is performed during decorative symbol variation display, and the variation time is 10 seconds.

  It should be noted that, in the case of detachment, it may be configured such that the change display of the shortened change can be executed. For example, it is configured to provide a variation pattern for shortening variation whose variation time is shorter than normal variation (for example, 2 seconds), and when the gaming state is controlled to the short time state (high base state) Even in the normal state (low base state), when the number of reserved storage is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more, the variation pattern of the shortening variation may be determined.

  Further, the variation patterns 3 to 5 are variation patterns for executing a super reach effect during the variation display of the decorative symbol. In this example, three types of super reach effects A to C can be executed, and the effect periods of the super reach effects A to C are each 20 seconds. The fluctuation pattern 3 has a fluctuation time of 30 seconds, and after a normal reach is established in the first 10 seconds, a super reach effect for 20 seconds can be executed once. The variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 50 seconds, and after a normal reach is established in the first 10 seconds, a super reach effect for 20 seconds can be executed twice. The variation pattern 5 has a variation time of 70 seconds, and after a normal reach is established in the first 10 seconds, a super reach effect for 20 seconds can be executed three times.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the decorative symbol variation display is executed according to the variation pattern 5 (that is, when the super reach production is executed three times), the expectation degree (reliability) for the big hit Is configured to be the highest. In addition, when the variation display of decorative symbols is executed according to the variation pattern 4 (that is, when the super reach effect is executed twice), the expectation (reliability) for the big hit next to the variation pattern 5 is increased. It is configured. In addition, when the variation display of the decorative symbol is executed according to the variation pattern 3 (that is, when the super reach effect is executed once), the expectation (reliability) for the big hit next to the variation pattern 4 is increased. It is configured. Further, when the decorative symbol variation display is executed according to the variation pattern 2 (that is, when only normal reach is performed), the expectation (reliability) for the big hit next to the variation pattern 3 is configured to be high. . Further, when the decorative symbol variation display is executed according to the variation pattern 1 (that is, in the case of normal variation), the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is the lowest.

  In this example, the case where the super reach effect is configured to be executed once to three times during the decorative symbol variation display is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Alternatively, the super reach production may be executed four or more times.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first changes the change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (the area for storing the received change pattern command (effect control command for specifying the change pattern) provided in the RAM 122). (Step 142IWS001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 and the variation pattern command read out in step 142IWS001 and the display result designation command storage area (the received display result designation command provided in the RAM 122 (whether to make a big hit or to designate the big hit type) The display result of the decorative symbol (stop symbol) is determined in accordance with the data (that is, the received display result designation command) stored in the area storing the control command) (step 142IWS002). That is, by the processing of step 142IWS002 performed by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (decoration pattern stoppage) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. The effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area (provided in the RAM 122). In step 142IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  In step 142IWS002, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stopped symbols. Also, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal big hit (non-probable big hit), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as the stop symbols. To do. If the received display result designation command indicates a loss, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, a stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach effect / reach suggestion effect setting process for setting a super reach effect and a reach suggestion effect to be executed during the decorative symbol variation display (step 142IWS003). Note that the “reach suggestion effect” is an effect that suggests the number and type of execution of the super reach effect that is executed during the decorative display variation display before the super reach effect is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern and the determined super reach effect and reach suggestion effect (step 142IWS004). Then, the production control CPU 120 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step 142IWS004 (step 142IWS005).

  The process table is a table in which process data that is referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 in the effect control board 12. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), and the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component). Control of the various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (step 142IWS006).

  In this example, if normal reach is specified in the variation pattern, step 142IWS006 and variable display effect processing (step S172) are executed in accordance with the process table selected in step 142IWS004, so that the decorative symbol variation display is in progress. Normal reach is executed.

  Further, when the super reach effect AC or reach suggestion effect is determined in the reach effect / reach suggestion effect setting process (step 142IWS003), step 142IWS006 and variable display effect process (in accordance with the process table selected in step 142IWS004) By executing step S172), super reach effects A to C are executed after the reach suggestion effect is executed during the variation display of the decorative symbols.

  In this feature 142IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variable pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command, but the effect control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 142IWS007). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” (step 142IWS008), and ends the variable display start setting process.

(Reach production / reach suggestion production setting process)
FIG. 10C is a flowchart illustrating the reach effect / reach suggestion effect setting process (step 142IWS003). In the reach effect / reach suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the change pattern indicated by the change pattern command read in step 142IWS001 is the change pattern 3 (step 142IWS101). If it is the variation pattern 3 (that is, if the super reach production is executed once during the variation display of the decorative design), the effect control CPU 120 will reach the reach production which is the production pattern of the super reach production and the reach suggestion production. / Reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table A is selected as a table for determining the reach suggestion effect pattern (step 142IWS102).

  If it is not the variation pattern 3, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command read in step 142IWS001 is the variation pattern 4 (step 142IWS103). If it is the variation pattern 4 (that is, if the super reach effect is executed twice during the decorative symbol variation display), the effect control CPU 120 is used as a table for determining the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern. Then, reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table B is selected (step 142IWS104).

  If it is not the variation pattern 4, the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command read in step 142IWS001 is the variation pattern 5 (step 142IWS105). If the variation pattern is 5 (that is, if the super reach effect is executed three times during the decorative symbol variation display), the effect control CPU 120 is used as a table for determining the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern. Then, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table C is selected (step 142IWS106).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table selected in steps 142IWS102, S104, and S106, and determines a reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern (steps). 142IWS107).

  10-4 and 10-5 are explanatory diagrams illustrating specific examples of the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table. 10-4 shows a specific example of the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table A. Further, FIG. 10-5 (1) shows a specific example of the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table B. FIG. 10-5 (2) shows a specific example of the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table C.

  First, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table A will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table A is executed when the decorative symbol variation display is executed according to the variation pattern 3 (that is, the super reach effect is executed once during the decorative symbol variation display). This is a reach production / reach suggestion production pattern determination table selected in the case). As shown in FIG. 10-4, in the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table A, determination values are assigned to the effect patterns 01 to 08 as reach effects / reach suggestion effect patterns.

  The effect pattern 01 is an effect pattern in which a super reach effect A is executed and, before the super reach effect A, a reach suggesting effect that suggests the execution of the super reach effect A is executed. The effect pattern 02 is an effect pattern in which a super reach effect A is executed and a reach suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B is executed before the super reach effect A. The effect pattern 03 is an effect pattern in which a super reach effect A is executed and a reach suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect C is executed before the super reach effect A.

  The effect patterns 02 and 03 are actually effect patterns in which the super reach effect A is executed once, but in the reach suggestion effect, the super reach effect is suggested twice. Thus, in this example, the number of executions of the super reach effect suggested by the reach suggestion effect may not always match the actual number of executions of the super reach effect.

  In this example, in the reach suggestion effect, although the execution of the super reach effect is suggested, the type of the super reach effect may be concealed. The production pattern 04 executes the super reach production A and, before the super reach production A, indicates the execution of the super reach production A that suggests the execution of the super reach production A and the execution of the super reach production in which the type is concealed. It is an effect pattern to be executed. In the production pattern 04, the super reach production A is actually executed once. However, the reach suggestion production suggests that the super reach production is executed twice. It is an effect pattern in which the number of executions of the suggested super reach effect does not match the actual number of executions of the super reach effect.

  In addition, the production pattern 05 executes the super reach production A and, before the super reach production A, executes the reach suggestion production that suggests the execution of the super reach production A, the super reach production B, and the super reach production C. This is a production pattern. In the production pattern 05, the super reach production A is actually executed once. However, in the reach suggestion production, it is suggested that the super reach production is executed three times. It is an effect pattern in which the number of executions of the suggested super reach effect does not match the actual number of executions of the super reach effect.

  Further, the effect pattern 06 is an effect pattern in which a super reach effect B is executed and a reach suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the super reach effect B is executed before the super reach effect B. The effect pattern 07 is an effect pattern in which a super reach effect B is executed and a reach suggestion effect suggesting the execution of the super reach effect B and the super reach effect C is executed before the super reach effect B. In the production pattern 07, the super reach production B is actually executed once. However, the reach suggestion production suggests that the super reach production is executed twice. It is an effect pattern in which the number of executions of the suggested super reach effect does not match the actual number of executions of the super reach effect.

  The effect pattern 08 is an effect pattern in which a super reach effect C is executed and a reach suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the super reach effect C is executed before the super reach effect C.

  As shown in FIG. 10-4, in this example, when the effect pattern 08 is selected and the super reach effect C is executed during the decorative symbol variation display, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is the highest. It is configured as follows. Further, when the super reach effect B is executed while the effect patterns 06 and 07 are selected and the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit next to the super reach effect C is increased. Has been. In addition, when the effect patterns 01 to 05 are selected and the super reach effect A is executed during the decorative display variation display, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is the lowest. Accordingly, in this example, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is increased in the order of super reach production A <super reach production B <super reach production C.

  Next, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table B will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table B is executed when the decorative symbol variation display is executed according to the variation pattern 4 (that is, the super reach effect is executed twice during the decorative symbol variation display). This is a reach production / reach suggestion production pattern determination table selected in the case). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (1), in the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table B, determination values are assigned to the effect patterns 11 to 16 as reach effects / reach suggestion effect patterns, respectively. .

  The effect pattern 11 is executed in the order of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B, and before the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B, the reach suggesting that the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B are executed. This is an effect pattern for executing an effect.

  In addition, the effect pattern 12 is executed in the order of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B, and before the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B, the type is concealed and suggests the execution of the super reach effect A. This is an effect pattern for executing a reach suggestion effect that suggests execution of a super reach effect. Therefore, the effect pattern 12 is an effect pattern that conceals the execution of the super reach effect B in the reach suggestion effect.

  The production pattern 13 is executed in the order of the super reach production A and the super reach production B, and before the super reach production A and the super reach production B, the super reach production A, the super reach production B, and the super reach production B. This is an effect pattern for executing a reach suggestion effect that suggests execution of C. The production pattern 13 is actually executed twice in the order of the super reach production A and the super reach production B, but the reach suggestion production suggests that the super reach production is executed three times. This is an effect pattern in which the number of executions of the super reach effect suggested by the reach suggestion effect does not match the actual number of executions of the super reach effect.

  The effect pattern 14 is executed in the order of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect C, and before the super reach effect A and the super reach effect C, the reach suggesting that the super reach effect A and the super reach effect C are executed. This is an effect pattern for executing an effect.

  In addition, the effect pattern 15 is executed in the order of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect C, and before the super reach effect A and the super reach effect C, the execution pattern 15 is suggested and the type is concealed. This is an effect pattern for executing a reach suggestion effect that suggests execution of a super reach effect. Therefore, the effect pattern 15 is an effect pattern that conceals the execution of the super reach effect C in the reach suggestion effect.

  The production pattern 16 is executed in the order of the super reach production B and the super reach production C, and before the super reach production B and the super reach production C, the reach suggestion suggesting the execution of the super reach production B and the super reach production C. This is an effect pattern for executing an effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10-5 (1), in this example, when the effect pattern 12 in which the type of the super reach effect is concealed in the reach suggestion effect and the effect pattern 15, the effect pattern 15 is more effective. Expectation (reliability) for big hits is higher. Therefore, in this example, when the type of the super reach effect is concealed in the same reach suggestion effect, the execution of the super reach effect C is concealed than the case where the execution of the super reach effect B is concealed. However, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

  Next, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table C will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table C is executed when the decorative symbol variation display is executed according to the variation pattern 5 (that is, the super reach effect is executed three times during the decorative symbol variation display). This is a reach production / reach suggestion production pattern determination table selected in the case). As shown in FIG. 10-5 (2), in the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table C, the determination value is assigned only to the effect pattern 21 as the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern, and is 100%. The production pattern 21 is selected with the probability of.

  The effect pattern 21 is executed in the order of the super reach effect A, the super reach effect B, and the super reach effect C, and before the super reach effect A, the super reach effect B, and the super reach effect C, the super reach effect A This is an effect pattern for executing a reach suggestion effect that suggests execution of a super reach effect B and a super reach effect C.

  The reach production / reach suggestion production pattern is not limited to that shown in this example. For example, in the example shown in FIGS. 10-4 and 10-5, when the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is executed in the order of the type of super reach with a low level of expectation (reliability). However, the same kind of super reach production with the same level of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is performed continuously, or the super reach production with a lower level of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is performed. A reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern that is executed in the order of may be provided. For example, a reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern in which the super reach effect B is continuously executed twice or the super reach A is executed after the super reach effect B may be provided.

  Further, in this example, the case where the three types of super reach productions A to C are configured to be executable is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and for example, four or more types of super reach production are executed. You may comprise. For example, in addition to the super reach effects A to C, the super reach effect D may be executed. In this case, for example, in the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table C shown in FIG. 10-5 (2), the effect pattern executed in the order of the super reach effect A, the super reach effect B, and the super reach effect D, For example, an effect pattern that is executed in the order of reach effect B, super reach effect C, and super reach effect D may be provided, so that determination values may be assigned to a plurality of reach effects / reach suggestion effect patterns. Also, in this case, for example, in the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table C shown in FIG. 10-5 (2), the super reach that suggests the execution of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B and whose type is concealed. It is configured so as to provide an effect pattern for executing the reach suggestion effect that suggests the execution of the effect, and it is concealed whether the super reach effect executed for the third time is the super reach effect C or the super reach effect D. You may comprise so that there may be a case.

  When the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern is determined in step 142IWS107, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode of the reach suggestion effect (step 142IWS108). In step 142IWS108, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the reach suggestion effect mode determination table for determining the reach suggestion effect mode, and determines the reach suggestion effect mode.

  FIG. 10-6 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a reach suggestion effect mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 10-6, in the reach suggestion effect mode determination table, determination values are assigned to the effect mode α and the effect mode β as the effect modes of the reach suggestion effect, respectively. As shown in FIG. 10-6, in this example, when the reach suggestion effect is executed by the effect mode β, the degree of expectation for the big hit (when the reach suggestion effect is executed by the effect mode α ( The judgment value is assigned so that (reliability) becomes high.

  In addition, in this example, as shown in FIG. 10-6, although the case where there are two types of effect modes of the reach suggestion effect is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect, so that three or more types of effect modes are provided. It may be configured.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 10-4 and FIG. 10-5, depending on which reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern (which reach suggestion effect is executed) Since the degree of expectation (reliability) is different, as a result, the selection ratio of which reach suggestion effect is executed depends on whether the effect aspect of the reach suggestion effect is the effect aspect α or the effect aspect β. It is different.

  It should be noted that the method of determining the effect mode of the reach suggestion effect is not limited to the processing method shown in this example. For example, by setting an effect pattern including an effect mode of reach suggestion effect as the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern shown in FIGS. 10-4 and 10-5, the type of super reach effect, reach suggestion effect, and reach You may comprise so that the production | presentation aspect of suggestion production may be determined collectively. Conversely, the type of the super reach effect and the reach suggestion effect may be individually determined by separate lottery processes.

  When the effect mode of the reach suggestion effect is determined in step 142IWS108, the effect control CPU 120 is provided with the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determined in step 142IWS107 and the effect mode of the reach suggestion effect determined in step 142IWS108. The reach effect / reach suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

(Example)
Next, a description will be given of the effects of the super reach effect and the reach suggestion effect. FIG. 10-7 and FIG. 10-8 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the production aspect of the super reach production and the reach suggestion production. 10-7 and 10-8, the display screen is changed in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 10-7 and 10-8, it is assumed that the variation display of the decorative symbol is executed according to the variation pattern 4 (that is, the super reach effect is executed twice during the variation display of the decorative symbol). It is assumed that the effect pattern 11 is determined as the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern at the start of the decorative pattern change. Further, it is assumed that the production mode α is determined as the production mode of the reach suggestion production.

  As shown in FIG. 10-7 (A), when the decorative symbol variation display is executed, the left decorative symbol is first stopped and then the right decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. As shown in (B), it is assumed that the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) and the reach state is established. In this case, on the basis of the fact that the effect form α is determined as the effect form of the reach suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. In this manner, a predetermined effect display 142IW001 is displayed, and a reach suggesting effect is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (C), in the image display device 5, the reach suggestion screen 142IW002 is displayed and the reach suggestion effect is executed. In this example, based on the determination that the effect pattern 11 is determined as the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (C), the character display 142IW003 of “A” and “ A character display 142IW004 of “B” is displayed, which suggests the execution of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B.

  Next, when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation and the development timing for the first super reach effect is reached, the super reach effect A is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-7 (D). . Next, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation and the development timing for the second super reach effect is reached, the super reach effect B is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-8 (E). . Then, when 50 seconds elapses from the start of the fluctuation and the fluctuation time ends, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-8 (F). In the example shown in FIG. 10-8 (F), a case where a reach-removed symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols “767”) is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is shown.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (C) to FIG. 10-8 (E), during the execution of the reach suggestion effect and the super reach effect, the fluctuating display of the decorative symbols is displayed on the image display device 5. It is assumed that the image is reduced and displayed at the upper left corner of the screen.

  FIGS. 10-9 and 10-10 are explanatory diagrams for explaining another example of the production aspect of the super reach production and the reach suggestion production. In FIGS. 10-9 and 10-10, the display screen is changed in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 10-9 and 10-10, it is assumed that the decorative symbol variation display is executed according to the variation pattern 5 (that is, the super reach effect is executed three times during the decorative symbol variation display). It is assumed that the effect pattern 21 is determined as the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern at the start of the decorative pattern change. Further, it is assumed that the production mode β is determined as the production mode of the reach suggestion production.

  As shown in FIG. 10-9 (A), when the decorative symbol variation display is executed, the left decorative symbol is first stopped and then the right decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. As shown in (B), it is assumed that the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) and the reach state is established. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (B), the image display device 5 surrounds the left, middle, and right decorative symbols based on the fact that the effect mode β is determined as the effect mode of the reach suggestion effect. In this manner, a predetermined effect display 142IW005 is displayed, and a reach suggesting effect is started.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (B) and 10-9 (B), when the reach suggestion effect by the effect mode β is executed, the reach suggestion effect by the effect mode α is executed. Compared with the case where the effect is displayed, the effect display is displayed in such a manner that the effect (for example, a sparkling image display) spreads over a wide range of the display screen of the image display device 5.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (C), in the image display device 5, the reach suggestion screen 142IW006 is displayed and the reach suggestion effect is executed. In this example, based on the determination that the effect pattern 21 is determined as the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (C), the character display 142IW007 of “A” on the reach suggestion screen 142IW006, “ A character display 142IW008 of “B” and a character display 142IW009 of “C” are displayed, indicating that the super reach effect A, the super reach effect B, and the super reach effect C are executed.

  Next, when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation and the development timing for the first super reach effect is reached, the super reach effect A is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-9 (D). . Next, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation and the development timing for the second super reach effect is reached, the super reach effect B is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-10 (E). . Next, when 50 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation and the development timing for the third super reach effect is reached, the super reach effect C is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-10 (F). . When 70 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation and the fluctuation time has ended, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-10 (G). In the example shown in FIG. 10-10 (G), the case where a big hit symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols “777”) is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is shown.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (C) to 10-10 (F), during the execution of the reach suggestion effect and the super reach effect, the fluctuating display of the decorative symbols is displayed on the image display device 5. It is assumed that the image is reduced and displayed at the upper left corner of the screen.

  Further, in FIGS. 10-9 and 10-10, after the execution of the super reach effects A to C is suggested in the reach suggestion effect, the super reach effects A to C are sequentially executed as suggested. For example, when the production pattern 05 is selected, the execution of the super reach production A to C is suggested in the reach suggestion production, and then, unlike the suggestion, a big hit is obtained when the super reach production A is executed. (See Fig. 10-4). Further, for example, when the production pattern 13 is selected, the super-reach production B is executed after the super-reach production A after the super-reach production A to C is executed in the reach-indication production. In some cases, it may be a big hit at that stage (see Fig. 10-5). In this way, in this example, since there may be a big hit in the super reach production less than the number of times suggested in the reach suggestion production, the production can be surprising.

  FIGS. 10-11 and 10-12 are explanatory diagrams for explaining still another example of the production aspect of the super reach production and the reach suggestion production. 10-11 and 10-12, it is assumed that the display screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 10-11 and 10-12, it is assumed that the decorative symbol variation display is executed according to the variation pattern 4 (that is, the super reach effect is executed twice during the decorative symbol variation display). It is assumed that the effect pattern 15 is determined as the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern at the start of the decoration pattern change. Further, it is assumed that the production mode β is determined as the production mode of the reach suggestion production.

  As shown in FIG. 10-11 (A), when the decorative symbol variation display is being executed, the left decorative symbol is first stopped and then the right decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. As shown in (B), it is assumed that the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) and the reach state is established. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (B), the image display device 5 surrounds the left, middle, and right decorative designs based on the fact that the effect mode β is determined as the effect mode of the reach suggestion effect. In this manner, a predetermined effect display 142IW010 is displayed, and a reach suggesting effect is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (C), in the image display device 5, the reach suggestion screen 142IW011 is displayed and the reach suggestion effect is executed. In this example, based on the determination that the effect pattern 15 is determined as the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (C), the character display 142IW012 of “A” on the reach suggestion screen 142IW011 and “ ? "Character display 142IW013 is displayed, suggesting the execution of the super reach effect A and the execution of the super reach effect whose type is concealed.

  Next, when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation and the development timing for the first super reach effect is reached, the super reach effect A is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-11 (D). . Next, when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation and the development timing for the second super reach effect is reached, the super reach effect C is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-12 (E). . Then, when 50 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation and the fluctuation time is finished, the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 10-12 (F). In the example shown in FIG. 10-8 (F), a case where a jackpot symbol (in this example, a combination of symbols “777”) is stopped and displayed as the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol is shown.

  In this example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (C) to 10-12 (E), during the execution of the reach suggestion effect and the super reach effect, the fluctuating display of the decorative symbols is displayed on the image display device 5. It is assumed that the image is reduced and displayed at the upper left corner of the screen.

  As described above, according to the feature 142IW, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, super reach effects A to C) that suggest that contents advantageous to the player are notified. The specific effect can be executed a plurality of times (for example, 1 to 3 times). Further, before the specific effect is executed, a special effect (for example, a reach suggestion effect) suggesting the number of executions of the specific effect and the type of the specific effect can be executed. Further, the degree of expectation that the contents advantageous to the player are notified differs depending on the type of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-4, super reach effect A <super reach effect B <super reach effect C in this order). Expectation (reliability) for big hits is high). A special effect (for example, FIGS. 10-11) can be specified by concealing the types of specific effects other than the specific effects, although at least a part of the specific effects can be specified among a plurality of specific effects. (C) reach indication that displays a reach suggestion screen 142IW011 including the character display 142IW013 of “?” Can be executed (for example, reach according to the effect patterns 04, 12, and 15 as reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern). Perform suggestive effects). Therefore, it is possible to focus on the type of the specific effect that is concealed when the number of executions of the specific effect is suggested, and it is possible to improve the interest in executing the specific effect.

  Further, according to the feature 142IW, the degree of expectation that the content advantageous to the player is notified by the specific effect varies depending on the content suggested in the special effect (for example, the type of super reach effect and the number of executions). The special effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-4 and FIG. 10-5, the expectation for the big hit depends on which reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern is executed. Degree (reliability) is different). Therefore, the interest in the content suggested in the special effect can be increased, and the interest in executing the specific effect can be improved.

  Further, according to this feature 142IW, the special effect can be executed so that the degree of expectation that the content advantageous to the player is notified by the specific effect differs depending on the type of the specific effect concealed in the special effect (for example, As shown in FIG. 10-5 (1), in the reach suggestion effect, when the execution of the super reach effect C is concealed according to the effect pattern 15, the execution of the super reach effect B is concealed according to the effect pattern 12. Expectation (reliability) for jackpot is higher than that of the case). In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of the concealed specific effect, and to improve the interest in executing the specific effect (the effect of concealing the content of the effect).

  In this feature 142IW, the case where the degree of expectation for jackpot (the degree of expectation for jackpot) is shown as “the degree of expectation that information advantageous to the player is notified” is not limited to such a mode. . For example, as the “expected degree of notification of advantageous contents for the player”, the expectation level (probability expectation degree) for becoming a probable big hit is varied, or the number of times of the short time state after the big hit game (the short time number) The degree of expectation (expected degree of short-time number) may be varied, or the degree of expectation for the number of rounds in the big hit game (round number expectation degree) may be varied. In addition, for example, when the configuration indicated by the feature 142IW is applied to a slot machine, the degree of expectation that the number of times that an advantageous state such as a so-called ART will continue to be added (additional expectation degree) may be varied. May be.

  Further, according to this feature 142IW, an effect indicating the number of times of execution of a specific effect can be executed as a special effect (for example, according to effect patterns 02 to 05, 07 as shown in FIG. 10-4). When the reach suggestion effect is executed, the number of executions of the super reach effect is suggested to be 2 to 3 in the reach suggestion effect, but actually, the super reach effect is executed only once, for example, FIG. As shown in (1), when the reach suggestion effect is executed according to the effect pattern 13, it is suggested that the number of executions of the super reach effect is 3 times in the reach suggestion effect, but actually the super reach effect is only 2 times. Executed). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in executing the specific effect by increasing the degree of attention to the specific effect that is executed first. For example, when the reach suggestion effect and the super reach effect are executed according to the effect patterns 02 to 05, 07 shown in FIG. 10-4, the reach number of executions of the super reach effect is suggested as 2 to 3 times Even so, there are cases where the first Super Reach Production A and Super Reach Production B are executed and can be a big hit as it is. It can be expected whether or not, and the degree of attention with respect to the specific performance executed first can be increased.

  Further, according to this feature 142IW, a special effect can be executed by a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, effect mode α and effect mode β). Also, the special effect can be executed so that the selection ratio of the content suggested in the special effect varies depending on the effect mode of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. When the effect is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the reach suggestion effect is executed according to the effect mode α. Therefore, the interest degree with respect to the effect aspect of a special effect can be raised and the interest in performing a specific effect can be improved.

  In this example, the effect display shown in FIG. 10-7 (B), FIG. 10-9 (B), and FIG. Although the case where the effect range is displayed depending on whether it is the production mode β is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured to execute an effect accompanied by an operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B as a super reach effect, and a screen showing an operation method in the super reach effect is displayed at the start of the reach suggestion effect, and the effect mode α You may comprise so that the screen which shows which of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is operated may be displayed according to whether it is the production | presentation aspect (beta). Further, for example, the shape and display color of the reach suggestion screen may be different, and various aspects are conceivable as the effect aspect of the reach suggestion effect.

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In addition, in this feature 142IW, the case where the reach suggestion effect is executed during the variation display of the decorative pattern and the type and the number of executions of the super reach effect executed during the change display is shown is shown. It is not limited to this aspect. For example, by executing a reach suggestion effect using a hold display and suggesting the type and number of executions of the super reach effect before the suggestion change display starts, an active display corresponding to the change display being executed is displayed. The reach suggestion effect may be used to suggest the type and number of executions of the super reach effect. Hereinafter, a modified example in which the reach suggesting effect is executed using the hold display or the active display will be described.

  FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a modification of the effect mode of the reach suggestion effect. 10-13 and 10-14, the display screen is changed in the order of (A), (B), (C). In the example shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14, the image display device 5 is provided with an active display area 142IW101 for displaying an active display, and a hold display area 142IW102 for displaying a hold display. ing.

  In the modification shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14, in the start winning determination process (see step S101) of the special symbol process, the CPU 103 performs the prefetch determination of the variation pattern when the start winning occurs, and the prefetch determination. It is assumed that a prefetch determination result designation command capable of specifying the result is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10-13, as shown in FIG. 10-13 (A), a new start prize is generated when the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and the third display in the hold display area 142IW102. Assume that the hold display is newly increased by 1 as the hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 specifies that the prefetch determination result is the variation pattern 4 based on the received prefetch determination result designation command, and the reach effect / reach similar to FIGS. 10-4 and 10-5. It is assumed that the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern is determined by performing the same processing as in step 142IWS107 using the suggestion effect pattern determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 10-13, it is assumed that the effect pattern 11 is determined. As shown in FIG. 10-13 (A), reach indication including “A” character display and “B” character display is provided. Assume that the hold display 142IW103 for use is increased by one. In this modification, the hold indication 142IW103 for reach suggestion is displayed, which suggests the execution of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B as shown in FIG. 10-13 (A).

  Then, when one hold memory is consumed and the next decorative symbol change display is executed, the first hold display is erased in the hold display area 142IW102, as shown in FIG. The second and third hold displays are shifted to the left one by one, and the reach suggestion hold display 142IW103 is displayed as the second hold display. Further, when one hold memory is consumed and the next decorative symbol change display is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-13 (C), the first hold display is erased in the hold display area 142IW102, The second hold indication 142IW103 for suggesting reach is shifted to the left by one, and changes to the state displayed as the first hold display.

  Then, when one of the hold memories is digested and the display of variation of the decoration pattern to be suggested is executed, the hold for reach suggestion displayed in the hold display area 142IW102 is displayed as shown in FIG. 10-13 (D). A display as if the display 142IW103 has shifted to the active display area 142IW101 is performed, and the active display area 142IW101 is in a state where an active display for reaching the reach is displayed. In the present modification, as shown in FIG. 10-13 (D), an active display for reach suggestion including a character display of “A” and a character display of “B” is displayed in the active display area 142IW101.

  Then, during the variation display of the decorative design of the suggestion target, an effect in the same manner as in FIGS. 10-7 and 10-8 is executed, and the active display for reach suggestion is enlarged based on the reach establishment, As shown in FIG. 10-7 (C), a reach suggestion screen 142IW002 is displayed, and as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (D) and 10-8 (E), a super reach effect A and a super reach effect are displayed. B is executed.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10-14, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (A), a new start winning occurs when the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and in the hold display area 142IW102, 3 Assume that the hold display is newly increased by 1 as the first hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 specifies that the prefetch determination result is the variation pattern 4 based on the received prefetch determination result designation command, and the reach effect / reach similar to FIGS. 10-4 and 10-5. It is assumed that the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern is determined by performing the same processing as in step 142IWS107 using the suggestion effect pattern determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 10-14, it is assumed that the effect pattern 15 is determined. As shown in FIG. 10-14 (A), the reach suggestion including the character display of “A” and the character display of “?” Assume that the hold display 142IW104 for use is increased by one. In this modified example, the hold indication 142IW104 for suggesting the reach is displayed, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (A), suggesting the execution of the super reach effect A and the type of the super reach that is concealed. The execution of the production is suggested.

  Then, when one hold storage is consumed and the next decorative symbol variation display is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (B), the first hold display is erased in the hold display area 142IW102, The second and third hold displays are shifted to the left one by one, and the reach suggestion hold display 142IW103 is displayed as the second hold display. Further, when one hold memory is consumed and the next decorative pattern change display is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (C), the first hold display is erased in the hold display area 142IW102, The second hold indication 142IW104 for suggesting reach is shifted to the left by one, and changes to the state displayed as the first hold display.

  Then, when one of the hold memories is digested and the display of variation of the suggested decorative pattern is executed, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (D), the reach suggestion hold displayed in the hold display area 142IW102 is displayed. A display as if the display 142IW104 has shifted to the active display area 142IW101 is performed, and the active display area 142IW101 is in a state where an active display for suggesting reach is displayed. In this modification, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (D), an active display for reach suggestion including a character display of “A” and a character display of “?” Is displayed in the active display area 142IW101.

  Thereafter, during the variation display of the decorative design of the suggestion target, an effect similar to that in FIGS. 10-11 and 10-12 is executed, and the active display for reach suggestion is enlarged based on the reach establishment, As shown in FIG. 10-11 (C), reach suggestion screen 142IW011 is displayed, and as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (D) and 10-12 (E), super reach effect A and super reach effect are displayed. C is executed.

  According to the modification shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14, it is possible to display a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display. In addition, a specific effect (for example, super reach effects A to C) can be executed a plurality of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) during variable display. And by changing the mode of the corresponding display, it is possible to specify at least some types of specific effects among a plurality of specific effects executed during variable display during execution. It is possible to execute a special effect while concealing the type of the specific effect other than (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-14, the execution of the super reach effect A is suggested and the type of the super reach effect whose type is concealed is suggested. Display a hold or active display to indicate reach to suggest execution). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest related to the mode of correspondence display.

  In addition, according to the modified examples shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14, the combination of a plurality of correspondence display modes has a special expectation that the degree of expectation that the contents advantageous to the player are notified by the specific effect differs. An effect can be executed (for example, a reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern determination table similar to that shown in FIGS. 10-4 and 10-5 is used to determine a reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern). The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit differs depending on whether the reach suggestion effect is executed by the hold display or active display of). Therefore, it is possible to focus on how each of the plurality of correspondence displays is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest in executing a specific effect.

  In the modified examples shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14, the reach-indicating hold display moves to the active display area 142IW101 and is displayed as the reach-indicating active display. Although the case where the super reach production suggested by the hold display and the active display is executed is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if the hold display for reach suggestion is a fluctuating display before moving to the position of the active display area 142IW101, the super reach effect suggested by the hold display for reach suggestion may be executed. May be.

  Further, in the modified examples shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14, the type of the super reach effect suggested by the hold indication for reach suggestion and the content of the number of executions are not changed, and the active display area 142IW101 is moved as it is. Although the case where the display is displayed as an active display for indicating the reach is shown, the type of the super reach effect and the content of the number of executions suggested in the middle may be changed without being limited to such a mode. For example, in the state displayed as the third hold display as shown in FIG. 10-13 (A), it is displayed as the hold display for reach suggestion including the character display of “A” and “B”. Next, when moving to the position of the second hold display in FIG. 10-13 (B), it changes to a hold display for reach suggestion including the character display of “A”, “B” and “C”. Also good.

  Further, when configured as described above, it is not always necessary to determine the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern based on the pre-reading determination result, and reach is performed according to a random lottery process at the stage where the hold indication for reach suggestion is displayed. The content of the suggestion hold display is determined, and at the stage of displaying as the active display for reach suggestion, the reach effect / reach suggestion effect pattern is determined according to the change pattern of the change display, and the type of the super reach effect and the reach suggestion effect are determined. You may comprise so that it may determine and perform.

  Further, in this feature 142IW and the modification, the case of suggesting the type and number of executions of the super-reach effect performed during the decorative symbol variation display is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the configuration shown in the feature 142IW and the modification example when executing a notice effect executed during a variation display of a decorative pattern, various effects executed during a jackpot game, a redrawing effect, and a pre-read notice effect May be configured so as to suggest the types and number of executions of these notice effects, effects during the big hit game, re-lottery effects, pre-read notice effects.

  It should be noted that the configuration shown by the feature portion 142IW can be combined with the configurations shown by the feature portion 31AK and the feature portion 21TM as appropriate to constitute a gaming machine. For example, the configuration shown by the feature unit 142IW is applied to the configuration shown by the feature unit 31AK, and the reach suggestion effect that suggests the execution or the number of executions of the super reach A to E shown by the feature unit 31AK is executed. May be. In addition, for example, a configuration in which the setting value indicated by the feature unit 21TM can be changed is applied to the feature unit 142IW, and the jackpot probability is set according to which of the setting values 1 to 6 as in FIG. 9-4. You may comprise so that it may differ. And in the gaming machine configured to be able to change the set value, it may be configured to execute the reach suggestion effect and execute the super reach effect.

  In addition, when the configuration that can change the setting value indicated by the characteristic part 21TM is applied to the characteristic part 142IW, for example, in the series of effects shown in FIGS. 10-9 and 10-10, a chance-up effect ( For example, it may be configured such that a cut-in effect is executed, and the chance-up effect is executed in a manner that also serves as a suggestion of a set value. Further, for example, the selection ratio of the combination of the super reach effects executed a plurality of times according to the set value may be varied. Further, for example, when the pre-reading notice effect as shown in FIGS. 10-13 and 10-14 is configured to be executable, the selection ratio of the pre-reading notice effect may be varied depending on the set value. .

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific effects suggesting that contents advantageous to the player are notified, and capable of executing the specific effects a plurality of times;
Before the specific effect is executed, a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect suggesting the number of executions of the specific effect and the type of the specific effect is provided,
The special performance execution means
The special effect can be executed by a pattern concealing at least a part of the specific effect type among the multiple effects.
The gaming machine characterized in that the special effect can be executed so that the degree of expectation that the contents advantageous to the player are notified by the specific effect varies depending on the type of the specific effect concealed in the special effect.