JP2019154957A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of presentations that are based on a level of expectation corresponding to a period in which a presentation is to be executed.SOLUTION: If a special presentation is executed during a reservation consecutive period immediately after a big win, a level of expectation is high because an occurrence of a 16-probability change big win is definitely determined. But, if the special presentation is executed during a period in a probability change state except the reservation consecutive period immediately after the big win, the level of expectation is lower than in the reservation consecutive period immediately after the big win because the occurrence of the 16-probability change big win is not definitely determined. With this configuration, a level of expectation for being controlled in an advantageous state differs corresponding to a period in which the special presentation is executed. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the timing when the special presentation is to be executed and amusement of presentations that are based on a level of expectation corresponding to a period in which a presentation is to be executed can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  In the certain variation state, there is one that performs a continuous effect over a plurality of variable display periods (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-24267 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state is constant regardless of the period in which the effect is executed, and thus lacks interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the production according to the degree of expectation according to the period in which the production is executed.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Special effects (e.g., that there is a 16R probability change big hit hold memory in the hold memory, that the special effect execution decision table has been determined to execute the special effect) (e.g. And a special effect execution means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a reserved continuous special effect and a special effect)
When the special effect is executed in a first period (for example, a holding consecutive period immediately after a big hit) and a second period different from the first period (for example, a period in a probable change state excluding a holding continuous period after a big hit) ) When the special effect is executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different based on the execution of the special effect (for example, when the special effect is executed during the holding consecutive period immediately after the big hit Expectation is high because it is determined that it will be a 16-probable big hit, but if a special performance is executed during the period during the probable change state excluding the holding consecutive period immediately after the big win, it is not fixed that it will be a 16-probable big hit. (There is less expectation than the holding period immediately after the big hit).

  According to such a configuration, since the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the period in which the special effect is executed, the timing at which the special effect is executed can be noted, and the period in which the effect is executed It is possible to improve the interest of the production with the expectation according to the situation.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The special effect is an effect that is executed over a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, ∞).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest whether or not it is controlled to be in an advantageous state over a predetermined period, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The predetermined period is a period controlled by time (for example, a period controlled by a time of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, ∞),
In the special effect, the remaining time in which the effect is executed is displayed so as to be recognizable to the player (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3, the effect is executed in the special effect. The remaining time is displayed as a remaining time image 7F003).

  According to such a configuration, the remaining time of the special effect can be shown to the player, so that the interest of the effect can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
There are a plurality of times during which the special performance is executed (for example, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, ∞),
Further provided is a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying which time is controlled at the start of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-2 and FIG. 10-3, a forklift image 7F002 is displayed. An effect control CPU 120 indicating which time is controlled by the used notification effect.

  According to such a configuration, the time during which the special effect is executed by the notification effect can be indicated, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Variable display of identification information (for example, special symbol, decorative symbol) is executed, and when the display result becomes a specific result (for example, jackpot display result), it can be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, jackpot game state) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine),
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (for example, a 16R probability variation big hit) and a second gaming state (for example, 2R normal big hit) which is disadvantageous than the first advantageous state,
When reach is achieved during the period when the special effect is being executed, it is determined that the first advantageous state is controlled (for example, FIG. 10-2 (D), FIG. 10-3 (D)). As shown in the figure, if the reach is made during the period when the special effect is being executed, it is determined that the 16R probability variation big hit is controlled).

  According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether or not reach occurs during the period in which the special effect is being executed, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Special state control means (for example, the CPU 103) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a probable change state) that is easily controlled to the advantageous state based on being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state);
A holding storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing information relating to variable display that has not yet been started as holding storage information;
The first period is a period immediately after the advantageous state is finished, and is a period in which variable display of the upper limit number of the stored storage information that can be stored in the storage unit is executed (for example, immediately after the probable big hit Period during which 4 variable displays are held)
The second period is a period in the special state after execution of the variable display of the upper limit number (for example, a period in the probability change state after execution of four variable displays held immediately after the big hit) .

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the period during which the special effect is executed, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
As a trigger for starting the special effect, a first trigger that is established when the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means includes the hold storage information controlled in the advantageous state (for example, the hold continuous special in FIG. 10-4). It is established even when there is no hold storage information controlled to the advantageous state in the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means by the effect process when there is a 16R probability variation big hit in the hold storage) There is a second opportunity (for example, a second opportunity that is established when it is decided to execute the special effect by the special effect determination table by the special effect determination process in FIG. 10-6).
The special effect execution means prohibits the execution of the special effect by the second opportunity during the first period (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the special effect by the second opportunity during the holding consecutive period immediately after the big hit. Never decided).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the period during which the special effect is executed, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

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 block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a back perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine with the gaming machine frame open. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process and a setting change process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed at the time of power activation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a figure for demonstrating the specification in each setting value. It is a timing chart which shows the flow of various productions. It is explanatory drawing which shows a continuation rate suggestion effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuation rate suggestion effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a reservation continuous production determination table and a production determination table when there is a reservation continuous production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reservation continuous effect process. It is a figure which shows the example operation effect of a setting suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a setting suggestion effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting suggestion effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion effect determination table of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example operation effect of a setting suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a setting suggestion effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting suggestion effect process. It is a figure which shows a specification and jackpot classification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement immediately after the end of a probable big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement after 4 fluctuations immediately after the probability variation big hit end. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reservation continuous special effect process. It is a figure which shows a special effect execution determination table and a notification effect content determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special effect start process.

(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 a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the 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 “probability 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, the probable change state is entered. 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 becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large 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, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  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 prohibition of interruption (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 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. 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. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. 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 or not 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 of 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. It includes processing to measure 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”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by 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, the interrupt is interrupted. 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. Execute. 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.

One type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during special symbol variable display.
However, the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and turn-off of 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 feature 112IW)
Next, the feature part 112IW will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game board constituting a game board surface. (Gauge board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 112IW003 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. Further, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 has a glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window between a door open position where the front side of the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened around the left side and a door closed position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a so that the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed.

  Further, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a shop clerk of the game hall into the lock and unlocking it, and players other than the shop clerk can open the gaming machine frame 112IW003 and the glass door frame. The 112IW003a cannot be opened.

The main board 11 is a board case 112I configured to be openable by the first member and the second member.
It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being stored in W201. The main board 11 has a setting key 112IW051 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, which will be described later, and a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (playing rate), which will be described later in the setting change state. A setting changeover switch 112IW052 that functions as a setting switch is provided.

  The setting switching main body provided with an operation unit operable by the player, such as the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052, is housed in the board case 112IW201 together with the main board 11, and the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are accommodated. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed on the right side of the back surface of the substrate case 112IW201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 112IW201.

  Since the board case 112IW201 having the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not possible when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. It is possible to operate by opening the gaming machine frame 112IW003 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the setting key 112IW051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the store clerk or the like of the game hall, only the store clerk possessing the setting key can be operated. The setting key 112IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later. In the feature 112IW, the door key and the setting key are illustrated as separate keys, but may be shared by a single key.

  The substrate case 112IW201 is provided with a display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029. The display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged at the upper left part of the board case 112IW201. That is, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are arranged on the front surface when the main substrate 11 is visually recognized in the substrate case 112IW201. Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is not opened, the front side when the main board 11 is viewed is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 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.

  As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in this feature 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. There is a possibility that the setting key 112IW051 or the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be operated from the inside of the game island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in this feature 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a includes a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A that covers the right side of the case 112IW201 from the back side is attached. This security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member comprising a short piece 112IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, It is comprised by the plate-shaped synthetic resin material which has permeability | transmittance. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. The security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a via the front end of the short piece 112IW500Aa.

  As shown in FIG. 8-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or closes) from the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the right side of the board case 112IW201 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. Accordingly, the right side portion of the substrate case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For this reason, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are disabled by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 to move from the long piece 112IW500Ab. By being separated, the covering state by the long piece 112IW500Ab is released, and the state becomes operable.

  In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature 112IW, when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, the security cover 112IW500A restricts the operation on the operation unit including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052. While the state is maintained, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is open, the restriction state by the security cover 112IW500A described above is released, and the operation of the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is allowed. It becomes a state.

  Since the board case 112IW201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. The setting value cannot be changed by operating the setting key 112IW051 or the setting changeover switch 112IW052 unless the game shop clerk or the like opens the gaming machine frame 112IW003 with the door key.

  However, in the state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming island (not shown) of the game hall, even if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed, for example, with other pachinko gaming machines adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, An illegal member such as a wire or a cell board is entered from between a gaming device such as a card unit or a spacer member and the pachinko gaming machine 1 installed between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a setting key 112IW051 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Or the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be manipulated to change the setting value. Therefore, the security cover 112IW500A may be used to change the setting with the setting key 112IW051 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. Restricted state in which operation on operation unit including switch 112IW052 is restricted By being maintained, it is possible to suitably suppress the abuse.

  Even in a restricted state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed and the right side of the back surface of the substrate case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered by the security cover 112IW500A, the substrate is passed through the transparent security cover 112IW500A Since the main board 11 and the like housed in the case 112IW201 can be seen through, it is possible to easily check the state of the mounting surface on the main board 11 on which electronic components such as the CPU 103 are mounted and the seal seal.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In this feature 112IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and for determining the normal display result The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of the MR4 are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-5, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), and FIG. -4 (C), a display result determination table (set value 3), a big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), a big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), and a loss shown in FIG. 8-6. A fluctuation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map change pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature 112IW is configured such that the winning probability (outtake rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process, the winning probability (outtake rate) of the jackpot is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. . The set value consists of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 being the lowest payout rate and the higher the value in the order of 1, 2 and 3, the higher the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and as the value increases in order of 2, 3, the advantage increases stepwise.

(Display result judgment table)
FIGS. 8-4A to 8C are explanatory diagrams illustrating 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. 8-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set 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” or “3”, the winning combination is won with a lower probability (1/320 at non-probable change, 1/32 at probable change). 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 the subject of variable display, the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/320 at non-probable change, 1/32 at non-probable change) as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display To do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”. Win a big hit with a higher probability (1/300 for non-probable change, 1/30 for probable change) 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 the subject of variable display, the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/300 at non-probable change, 1/30 at probable change) as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display To do.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3 is used and the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, Winning a big hit with a higher probability (1/280 at non-probable change, 1/28 at probable change) 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 the target of variable display, the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/280 at non-probable change, 1/28 at probable change) as when the first special symbol is the target of variable display To do.

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value set at that time, and the MR1 value corresponds to any one of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (C). When the winning judgment value is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). In other words, the big win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. Note that the “probability” shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (C) 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. However, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  In addition, for example, when applied to a gaming machine in which the probability variation state ends based on the execution of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times (the probability variation end count) after being controlled to the probability variation state (high probability state), the same probability variation If it is the number of times of completion, the probability variation continuation rate (recession rate) may increase in the order of setting value “1” <setting value “2” <setting value “3”.

  In this feature 112IW, a total of three set values of 1 to 3 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 The set value that can be set to 1 may be two or four or more.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 8-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature 112IW, a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed) A common jackpot type determination table is used for determining the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Although it is comprised so that it may be used, a different table may be provided and the ratio of which jackpot type is determined may be different.

  In the jackpot type determination table, the jackpot type is selected from the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C based on the random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. It is a table that is referred to to determine either.

  In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), a determination value corresponding to the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type is assigned for each set value. The ratio of the determined judgment value is shown. In other words, the ratio of which of the big hit type A to the big hit type C is determined for each set value is shown. Note that a determination value corresponding to a random number is actually assigned to a loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 and a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In order to simplify the above, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the set value is “1”, the ratio determined to the jackpot type C is high and the set value is “2”. When the ratio determined for the jackpot type B is high and the set value is “3”, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined for the jackpot type A is high.

  Here, the jackpot type in the feature 112IW will be described with reference to FIG. 8-5 (B). In the feature 112IW, a fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. It has been.

  The fanfare period is, for example, a period in which the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 12 side, the start of the big hit gaming state is started. This is a period in which a fanfare effect is performed as an effect operation to be notified.

  The interval period is, for example, a period in which the big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the round in which the big winning opening is opened on the production control board 12 side, This is a period in which an interval effect as an effect operation for informing the start of the round is executed.

  The ending period is, for example, a period in which the jackpot end process in step S117 is executed on the main board 11 side, and an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed on the effect control board 12 side. It is a period.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are the longest in the case of the jackpot type A, then the longest in the case of the jackpot type B, and the longest in the case of the jackpot type C. It is set to be shorter.

  As described above, in the feature unit 112IW, when the set value is “1”, since the ratio determined as the big hit type C is high, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period tend to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is “3”, since the ratio determined as the big hit type A is high, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period tend to be relatively long. Therefore, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of the set values “1” <“2” <“3”.

  The feature 112IW is configured such that the winning value (the payout rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of the set values “1” <“2” <“3”, but at the same time, the set value is “1”. The average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period is increased in the order of “<2” <“3”. With such a configuration, when the winning probability of winning the jackpot (race rate) is high, the average duration of the fanfare period, interval period and ending period can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and gambling Can be prevented from becoming too high.

  This feature 112IW is configured to be able to execute a big hit suggestion effect (details will be described later) that suggest a set value during the big hit game. It is feasible in the period. With such a configuration, the interest of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be enhanced. Further, by directing the player's interest to the big hit suggestion effect, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the length of each period.

  In the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period, a common effect may be executed regardless of the length of the set period. In this case, it is desirable that an effect (for example, display of a still image) that is difficult for the player to notice the length of the period is commonly executed.

  Also, in this feature 112IW, a fanfare period, an interval period and an ending period are set for each jackpot type, and the ratio of which jackpot type is determined for each set value is different, so that the jackpot When the winning probability (race rate) is a high setting, the average period of the fanfare period, interval period, and ending period is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed. The fanfare period, interval period, and ending period may be fixedly set for each value. Further, for example, any one of a plurality of types of fanfare periods, interval periods, and ending periods with different predetermined periods may be determined by lottery. In this case, a table in which determination values are set so that the ratio of selection of the fanfare period, interval period, and ending period in which relatively long periods are set is increased in the order of jackpot type A <B <C. Thus, the average value of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be increased in the order of the set values “1” <“2” <“3”.

  In this feature 112IW, in both cases of jackpot type A to jackpot type C, the time-shortening control and the probability variation control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state is a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature 112IW). The game ends when the figure game is executed or when the big hit game state is entered before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. For example, the number of time-shortening control and probability variation control is different for each big hit type. Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time reduction control that are executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state are continuously executed until the jackpot is generated again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. You may be made to do. In the case of such a specific jackpot type, the jackpot gaming state is a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously without going through the normal state. The feature 112IW is configured such that the ratio of winning big hits is different for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in addition to or instead of such a configuration, the probability variation continues for each set value. You may make it a rate (renso ratio) differ.

  In addition, in this feature 112IW, there is no difference in the advantage (for example, the number of rounds in the big hit game, the presence / absence of time reduction control and probability variation control, the number of controls, etc.) in the big hit type A to the big hit type C, the fanfare period, the interval Although the average period of the period and the ending period are different, for example, for each jackpot type, the number of rounds in the jackpot game, the presence or absence of short-time control and probability variation control, the number of times of control, and the advantage differ You may do it. In this case, the effect during the round may be different for each jackpot type, or may be the same regardless of the jackpot type.

The feature unit 112IW exemplifies a mode in which, depending on the set value, the big hit type when the variable display result is a big hit is determined at a different ratio from the big hit type A, the big hit type B, and the big hit type C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the set value, there is one jackpot type that cannot be determined among jackpot type A, jackpot type B, jackpot type C, or There may be multiple. In other words, depending on the set value, the determination rate of the jackpot type is different, either one of the jackpot types is not determined (the determination rate is 0%), or the specific jackpot type is 100% Included in determining by percentage.

  In addition, in this feature 112IW, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are different depending on the jackpot type. However, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are not limited to such a mode. You may comprise so that a period may differ. For example, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period corresponding to the set value may be determined uniformly according to any of the set values “1” to “3”. Further, for example, depending on whether the set value is “1” to “3”, the lottery process is performed with the selection probability according to the set value, and the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are determined. May be.

  As described above, in the feature unit 112IW, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot differs according to the set value that has been set, so that the game entertainment can be improved. .

  In this feature 112IW, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random value for determining the jackpot type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is a special figure display result. You may determine using MR1 which is a random number value for determination.

  In addition, in this feature unit 112IW, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous for the player (increased jackpot probability, and the ability to easily determine the jackpot type C as the jackpot type). Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the feature unit 112IW, a mode in which the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 but the gaming property itself does not change is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead of this, the gameability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the game performance (so-called probability variation loop type) in which the big hit probability in the normal state loops at a rate of 1/320 and the probability variation state is 65%, When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the big hit probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball is provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a specific round during the big hit game. The game state after the big hit game is controlled to be a probable state based on passing through the predetermined count switch, while the rate at which the game ball passes through the count switch during the big hit game differs according to the big hit type If the setting value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320, and the game ball is in the high base (during short-time control). Or as a game of controlling the jackpot gaming state based on passing a predetermined count switch provided special variable winning ball device 7 (the so-called one two-kind mixed type). Furthermore, the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same as 1 to 3, and the gameability is the same, but the big hit probability is higher than the case where these set values are any one of 1 to 3, while the big hit game is in progress May be provided with a setting with a small number of winning balls (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4).

Further, in this way, when the gameability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different applications. Specifically, in the above-described example, when the set value is 1 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is used as an effect switch (the game ball passes through the count switch). When the set value is 2 or 3, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a game switch (game ball). The game state may be used as a switch for controlling the game state to a probable change state or a big hit game state based on passing through the count switch.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment table)
The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, and the fluctuation display result is “lost”. A loss variation pattern determination table used when predetermined is prepared in advance.

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram of a loss variation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 112IW, a period (hereinafter also referred to as a special period) from when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example), and other periods ( Hereinafter, it is configured to use different loss variation pattern determination tables.

  Specifically, in the special period, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), and in the non-special period, the fluctuation pattern is shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). The variation pattern is determined using the second loss variation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 112IW, the period from when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) is a special period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the period until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) may be set as a special period regardless of whether or not the setting is changed when the power is turned on. Further, a special period may be used in a predetermined time zone (for example, from 9 am to 11 am) using a real-time clock or the like. In addition, a period until the first big hit is generated may be a special period.

  Each of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and (B) is a normal reach loss or a super reach loss in the order of the setting values “1” <“2” <“3”. The determination value is assigned so that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, since the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value is suggested depending on the frequency of execution of normal reach and super reach.

  Further, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) has a higher ratio of normal reach loss than the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The determination values are assigned so that the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between them becomes large. With such a configuration, in the special period, it becomes easier to recognize the difference in the frequency at which normal reach is executed than in the non-special period (that is, it becomes easier to recognize the suggestion of the set value). And can enhance the entertainment interests of the game.

  For example, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (or a specific fluctuation pattern) is determined at the same rate regardless of the setting value (or regardless of the difference between the special period and the non-special period). You may make it do. By doing so, the execution rate differs only for a specific fluctuation pattern (normal reach loss in this example) according to the setting value, and the setting value is suggested depending on the frequency with which the specific fluctuation pattern is executed. become. On the contrary, the selection ratio of the variation pattern that causes the super reach loss may be varied according to the set value.

  Also, the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and (B) are either normal reach loss or super reach loss, except for non-reach loss, depending on the set value. The determination values are assigned so that the ratios (that is, the normal reach loss: super reach loss balance) are different. Specifically, in the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the ratio of the normal reach loss is remarkably increased in the order of the setting values “1” <“2” <“3” (this example In the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the normal reach loss is performed in the order of the setting values “1” <“2” <“3”. The ratio is slightly higher (in this example, it is higher by 0.2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency of normal reach loss and super reach loss. Further, the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period can be increased.

  In this feature 112IW, setting suggestion effects can be executed at different ratios according to the set values. This is because the execution ratios of the normal reach lose and the entire super reach lose differ depending on the set values. This is a concept including that the execution ratios of normal reach loss and super reach loss are different, and that only the normal reach loss is different depending on the set value.

  The feature 112IW displays a common background image on the image display device 5 when any of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) and (B) is used. Then, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, even when the set value is set to any one of 1 to 3, the image display device 5 displays a common background image to display the effect symbols in a variable manner. Note that the dedicated background image may be displayed only during the special period or the period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in a special period or a period from when the power is turned on until a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times).

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the example of the feature unit 112IW. For example, a special variation pattern that suggests a set value (for example, a variation pattern in which the variation display mode of the effect design is different from the normal pattern, and the set value is 1 or 2) May be selected only in the special period, and the special variation pattern may be selected only in the special period. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to provide a motivation to play a game during a special period, and to enhance the gaming interest.

(Non-reach loss variation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram of a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 112IW, a plurality of types of non-reach loss variation patterns having different variation times are provided, and when the variation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, it is further determined to be any one of non-reach loss A to C. It is configured. Note that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the reach variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 includes non-reach loses A to C, and any of non-reach loses A to C, normal reach loses, and super reach loses. You may comprise so that it may determine.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7, in the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table, when the setting value is “1”, the ratio determined as non-reach loss C (fluctuation time 7 seconds) is high, and the setting value is “2”. ", The ratio determined to non-reach loss B (fluctuation time 8 seconds) is high, and when the set value is" 3 ", the ratio determined to non-reach loss A (fluctuation time 9 seconds) is high. A judgment value is assigned to.

  In the feature unit 112IW, when the set value is “1”, since the ratio that is determined to be non-reach loss C is high, the variation time at the time of non-reach loss is likely to be relatively short. On the other hand, when the set value is “3”, since the ratio determined as non-reach loss A is high, the fluctuation time at the time of non-reach loss tends to be relatively long. Therefore, the average variation time becomes longer in the order of the set values “1” <“2” <“3”.

  The feature 112IW is configured such that the winning value (the payout rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of the set values “1” <“2” <“3”, but at the same time, the set value is “1”. ”<“ 2 ”<“ 3 ”in order, the average variation time becomes longer. With such a configuration, when the probability of winning the big hit (race rate) is set high, the average fluctuation time can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling ability becomes too high. Can be prevented.

  The feature unit 112IW is configured so that the average variation time varies depending on the set value by varying the ratio of non-reach loss A to C with different variation times. A plurality of types of variation patterns other than reach loss (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) may be provided so that the variation times are different, and the selected ratio may be different depending on the set value. In addition, when providing multiple types of variation patterns (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) so that the variation time is different, it is possible to vary the time for the display of shaking of the production symbol and the high-speed fluctuation display, etc. It is desirable that there is no difference in appearance.

  Further, in this feature 112IW, the average variation time is configured to be different depending on the set value. However, instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the finalized design symbol (final final design) The period during which the stop symbol) is stopped and displayed may be different. With such a configuration, when the winning probability (outtake rate) of the big hit is set to be high, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the confirmed effect symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped, that is, to delay the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

  Also, in this feature unit 112IW, the winning time of the big hit is configured by setting the variation time to each of the non-reach losing A to C and the ratio of the non-reach losing A to C being determined for each set value. When the probability (race rate) is a high setting, the average variation time is increased, that is, the progress of the game is delayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the variation time of each variation pattern for each set value May be set to be fixed, and the variation time may be longer when the winning probability (the winning rate) of the jackpot is higher.

Note that the feature 112IW is provided with a shortening variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that of other variation patterns. For example, a variation pattern of shortened non-reach losing (variation time 1.5 seconds) shorter than non-reach losing A (variation time 9 seconds) is provided. The shortening variation pattern is configured to be used, for example, when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more. In such a configuration, when the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit or is close to the upper limit, the state is canceled and the variable display is efficiently performed (that is, the game is efficiently advanced). ) Therefore, it can be said that it is inappropriate to delay the progress of the game when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more. For this reason, in this feature 112IW, the shortening variation pattern used when the number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number has a common variation time regardless of the set value. Regardless of the configuration of the feature unit 112IW, the variation time for the shortening variation pattern used when the number of reserved storages is a predetermined number or more may be varied according to the set value.

(Display monitor 112IW029)
In this feature 112IW, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of game balls that enter each winning mouth (big winning mouth, second big winning mouth, first starting winning mouth, second starting winning mouth, general winning mouth) Aggregation can be performed, and various winning information such as run ratio, role ratio, and base can be calculated based on the aggregation.

  Specifically, the display monitor 112IW029 includes a 4-digit display unit. The display part of each digit is composed of 7 segments each composed of 7 segments for drawing the character “8” and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments.

  The display contents are displayed on the first digit display unit and the second digit display unit, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third digit display unit and the fourth digit display unit. In display No1, a short-term run ratio is displayed, and in display No2, a short-term role ratio is displayed. In display No. 3, the total cumulative run ratio is displayed, and in display No. 4, the total cumulative role ratio is displayed. In display No5, the base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed, and in display No6, the base (base 2) calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed. Is done.

  The short term here means a period in which the number of awarded balls (number of acquired balls) was 6000. The period for calculating the total cumulative means the total period after the calculation of the ratio and the ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the ratio and the ratio is once reset.

  In the above example, the linkage ratio, the role ratio, and the base are calculated regardless of the gaming state, but may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the run ratio may be a ratio of the total number of winning balls that is occupied by the number of winning balls by winning a big winning opening in the big hit gaming state. Also, the ratio of the winnings is the percentage of the total number of winning balls that is based on the number of winning balls in the second starting winning opening in the high base state and the number of winning balls in the winning game in the big hit gaming state. Also good. The base may be calculated separately for the low base state and the high base state.

  When the short-term continuous ratio of display No1 is displayed, “y6.” Is displayed on the first digit display portion and the second digit display portion, and when the short-term role ratio of display No2 is displayed, “Y7.” Is displayed on the first digit display portion and the second digit display portion. When the short-term ratio of display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display portion and the fourth digit display portion, and the short-term role ratio of display No. 2 is displayed. Is displayed, the short-term role ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display portion and the fourth digit display portion.

  When the total cumulative run ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, “A6.” Is displayed on the first digit display portion and the second digit display portion, and the total cumulative role ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. "A7." Is displayed on the first digit display portion and the second digit display portion. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative continuous ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display part and the fourth digit display part. When the cumulative role ratio is displayed, the total cumulative role ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display portion and the fourth digit display portion.

When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, “bL.” Is displayed on the display part of the first digit and the display part of the second digit, and when the base 2 of the display No. 4 is displayed, one digit is displayed. “B6.” Is displayed on the display part of the eye and the display part of the second digit. Further, when the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third digit display portion and the fourth digit display portion, and the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. When displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the third digit display portion and the fourth digit display portion.

  Further, the display of the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combined ratio, total cumulative combined ratio, total cumulative combined ratio, base 1 and base 2 is based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030, and the set value set at that time. It is possible to sequentially change the display to the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combined ratio, total cumulative combined ratio, total cumulative combined ratio, base 1 and base 2 display.

  In the feature section 112IW, the display monitor 112IW029 exemplifies a form capable of displaying the connection ratio, role ratio, and base in each set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display is not limited to this. The monitor 112IW029 may be capable of displaying only one numerical value or only two numerical values out of these connection ratio, role ratio, and base.

  In addition, in the feature unit 112IW, a connection ratio, a hand ratio, and a base, which are information based on the number of awarded balls, are calculated, and the display of the connection ratio, the hand ratio, and the base on the display monitor 112IW029 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the history of the number of awarded balls may be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 without calculating the run ratio, the hand ratio, and the base. Good.

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 8-8 and FIG. 8-9 are flowcharts showing the game control main process in the feature part 112IW. In this feature 112IW, the processing of steps IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

  When the initial setting is made, the CPU 103 waits for the activation of the effect control means for measuring the time until the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) is activated when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. A timer is set (step 112IWS003). In this case, a sufficient time from the start of power supply to the gaming machine to the start of the effect control CPU 120 is set in the effect control means activation wait timer. Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the production control means activation wait timer (step 112IWS004), and checks whether the value of the production control means activation wait timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 112IWS005). If the value of the effect control means activation wait timer is not 0, the process returns to step 112IWS004, and the processes of steps 112IWS004 to S005 are repeatedly executed. If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is 0, the process proceeds to step 112IWS006.

  By executing the processing of steps 112IWS003 to S005, the processing after step 112IWS006 is executed after waiting for the effect control CPU 120 to start up, and the setting value change and confirmation, RAM initialization and recovery processing, etc. are executed. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which various commands such as a set value command, an initialization designation command, and a recovery command, which will be described later, are transmitted before the production control CPU 120 is activated. Occurrence can be prevented.

Next, the CPU 103, for example, clears a factory default setting flag indicating that the factory default setting is stored in the RAM 102 (for example, this flag is cleared even if RAM clear processing 1 and 2 and recovery processing described later are executed). In step 112IWS006, it is confirmed whether or not this factory setting flag is set. In step 112IWS006, the setting flag is cleared. do it. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a value (for example, “0” or “−”) indicating that the setting value remains unchanged from the factory is set, and the value of the setting value is set in step 112IWS006. It may be confirmed whether or not the value at the time of shipment from the factory remains the same. If the factory default setting is maintained (step 112IWS006; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  If it is not the factory default setting (step 112IWS006; Yes), that is, if the setting value has been changed at least once, the CPU 103 performs backup to the RAM 102 (backup RAM) by the same process as step S4. It is determined whether data is stored (step 112IWS007). Specifically, in step 112IWS007, the CPU 103 determines 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 112IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data by the same process as step S5 (performed using the error detection code), and the data is normal. (Step 112IWS008). In step 112IWS008, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or checksum whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal. When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step 112IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 112IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 checks whether or not a setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is currently being changed is set (step 112IWS009). ). If the setting changing flag is set (step 112IWS009; No), that is, if power interruption or the like occurs during the setting value change and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  In step 112IWS010, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 112IWS010). Note that the CPU 103 may perform control to display a display (for example, display of “E”) indicating a RAM abnormality error on the display monitor 112IW029.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS011). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS012). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes RAM clear 1 processing (step 112IWS014). In the RAM clear 1 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 1 process, areas other than the area for storing performance display information such as the link ratio, role ratio, and base in the storage area of the RAM 102 are cleared, and the performance display such as the link ratio, role ratio, and base is displayed. This information is not cleared but retained. In the RAM clear 1 process, the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is also cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS027.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is OFF (N in Step 112IWS011) or when the setting key 112IW051 is OFF (Step 112).
If the output signal from the clear switch is OFF (N in Step 112IWS013), the process proceeds to the loop process without proceeding to Step 112IWS014.

  By executing the processing of steps 112IWS006 to S014, in this feature unit 112IW, when the backup RAM is not normal (N of steps 112IWS007 and S008), or when the setting at the time of factory shipment is left (step 112IWS006 Y), if a power interruption occurs during the setting change (step 112IWS009 Y), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 opened. On the condition that the RAM is cleared, the set value after step 112IWS027 can be changed. On the other hand, unless the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is released and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop process is executed, the setting value cannot be changed, and the game control does not proceed.

  If the setting change flag is not set (step 112IWS009; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step 112IWS015).

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS016). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS017). If setting key 112IW051 is on, CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing start command indicating that setting confirmation processing is to be started to effect control board 12 (step 112IWS018). Upon receiving the setting confirmation processing start command, the effect control board 12 performs control for notifying that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or predetermined from the speakers 8L and 8R). Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is caused to emit light in a predetermined manner).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019).

  When the setting check process is completed, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112IWS020) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as step S6. 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). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing end command indicating that the setting confirmation processing has ended to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS021). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

  On the other hand, if the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (N in Step 112IWS016) or the setting key 112IW051 is not on (N in Step 112IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as Step S6. Thus, a recovery process (step 112IWS022) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply is performed. 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). Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production | presentation control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power failure to the production | presentation control board 12 by the process similar to step S7 (step 112IWS023). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes a RAM clear 2 process (step 112IWS024). In the RAM clear 2 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 process, the area other than the area for storing performance display information such as the link ratio, the role ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared. Information for performance display such as role ratio and base, and information on set values are not cleared but are retained.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS025). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS026). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 sets a setting changing flag (step 112IWS027).

  Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change process start command indicating the start of the setting change process to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS028). Upon receiving the setting change processing start command, the effect control board 12 performs control to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is output from the speakers 8L and 8R). Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is caused to emit light in a predetermined manner).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a setting change process (step 112IWS029).

  When the setting change process ends, the CPU 103 resets the setting changing flag (step 112IWS030). In addition, CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set set value to effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). In addition, a setting change process end command indicating that the setting change process has ended is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS032). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

  On the other hand, if the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (N in Step 112IWS025) or if the setting key 112IW051 is not on (N in Step 112IWS026), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as Step S9. Thus, an effect control command for instructing initialization is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Then, the process proceeds to step 112IWS034.

  In the feature unit 112IW, the processes in steps IWS034 to S036 are the same as the processes in steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

  Next, the setting confirmation process (step 112IWS019) will be described. FIG. 8-10 (A) is a flowchart showing the setting confirmation processing (step 112IWS019).

  In the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the identified setting value on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSA01).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWSA02). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSA03). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is ON, the process proceeds to step 112IWSA02, and the processes of steps 112IWSA02 to SA03 are repeatedly executed. That is, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 112IW051 is on, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

  If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting check error process (step 112IWSA04). Then, the process proceeds to loop processing. In step 112IWSA04, for example, the CPU 103 transmits a command indicating that it is a setting confirmation error, and executes the setting confirmation error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by turning on an error LED on a board mounted on the gaming machine. In this example, when the setting check error process is executed, the process shifts to a loop process, so that the error state is continued until the power is turned on again and the process is not allowed to proceed.

  If the setting key 112IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSA05). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process of step 112IWSA05 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is in the closed state), the setting confirmation process is terminated.

  Next, the setting change process (step 112IWS029) will be described. FIG. 8-10 (B) is a flowchart showing the setting change process (step 112IWS029).

  In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the identified setting value on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSB01).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 112IWSB02). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is not on, the process proceeds to step 112IWSB05. If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (Y at step 112IWSB02), the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 112IWSB03). For example, when “1” is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 112IW029, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 is updated to “2” and “2” is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 112IW029. May update the display on the display monitor 112IW029 to “3”, and if “3” is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 112IW029, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 may be updated to “1”. Further, the CPU 103 stores the set value (updated set value) displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updates and stores the set value already stored) (step 112IWSB04).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWSB05). If setting key 112IW051 is on, CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSB06). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process proceeds to step 112IWSB02, and the processes of steps 112IWSB02 to SB06 are repeated. That is, while the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 112IW051 is on, the processing of steps 112IWSB02 to SB06 is repeatedly executed.

  If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting change error process (step 112IWSB07). Then, the process proceeds to loop processing. In step 112IWSB07, for example, the CPU 103 transmits a command indicating a setting change error, and executes the setting change error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by turning on an error LED on a board mounted on the gaming machine. Further, in this example, when the setting change error process is executed, the process shifts to a loop process, and thereafter, the error state is continued until the power is turned on again so that the process does not proceed. In this case, since the setting changing flag is still set in step 112IWS027, after the power is turned on again, the RAM clear 1 process is executed (see Y of step 112IWS009, 112IWS014). The error state will be released.

  If the setting key 112IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWSB08). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the process of step 112IWSB08 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is in the closed state), the setting change process is terminated.

  In step 112IWSA01 of the setting confirmation process, the specified setting value may be displayed on the image display device 5. Further, the specified setting value may be displayed on the image display device 5 in the setting change process 112IWSB01. Then, the subsequent processing may be executed using the image display device 5.

  Further, during the execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process shown in FIG. 8-10, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are not displayed during the normal game (for example, all the segments of the 7-segment LED are lit or blinked). Aspect) may be used. In this way, by notifying using the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, it is possible to suitably notify the player of the setting confirmation state or the setting change state. The special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may be different in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

  If the power is cut off during the execution of the setting change process shown in FIG. 8-10, the setting change process is executed again and the updated setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM). As long as the setting change is not completed, an error may occur. Specifically, a setting change flag (not erased even if the RAM is cleared) is stored in the same backup RAM as the backup RAM that stores the setting value at the start of the setting change process, and the setting change is performed at the end of the setting change process. If the flag is turned off and a process other than the setting change process (for example, the game control main process) is executed, an error will occur if the setting change flag is on. As described above, in a situation where the setting change process does not proceed normally in the middle, there may be a case where a game store clerk mistakes that the setting change has been completed even though the setting change has not been completed. In such a case, if the setting change is not completed, an error will occur, thereby ensuring the complete completion of the setting change.

Also, in step 112IWSA01 and step 112IWSB01 in FIG. 8-10, the current set value is read from the backup RAM and the set value is displayed. However, when backup to the backup RAM is not normally performed, information indicating an error is displayed on the image display device 5, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are displayed in a mode different from that during the normal game. (For example, a mode in which all the segments of the 7-segment LED are turned off, or a mode in which all of the segments are turned on when the setting confirmation process and the setting change process are in the on state) may be used.

  FIGS. 8-11 is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed at the time of power activation. In this feature 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, when the setting key 112IW051 is turned on when the power is turned on (and the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned on), the clear switch is turned on. If so, a setting change process (steps 112IWS005 to S010) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, a setting confirmation process (steps 112IWS015 to S017) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, the initialization process (step S8) is executed if the clear switch is on, and the restoration process (step S6) is executed if the clear switch is off. Executed.

  Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (A) and 8-12 (B), when the power is turned off (turned off) by the operation of a store clerk or the like in the game hall, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced. When the supply stops, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends. Note that when the big prize opening such as a big hit game is being opened at the timing when the power is turned off, the supply of electric power to the solenoid 82 is stopped to close the big prize opening.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), when a store clerk or the like of the game hall turns on the power while operating the clear switch (Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the setting value is set, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

  When the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 as described above, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (D), the CPU 103 detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by a store clerk or the like in the game hall. The numerical values displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 are sequentially updated (for example, updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 →... Each time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (E), the CPU 103 sets the setting value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 to the RAM 102 based on the setting key 112IW051 being turned off by the operation of the store clerk or the like in the game hall. Is stored (updated) in the backup area. At this time, the CPU 103 controls the display monitor 112IW029 based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030 to set the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative ratio, Base 1 and base 2 are displayed. Further, when the reserved storage is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, the reserved storage is cleared. In addition, when the big prize opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 8-12 (A) (timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear process is executed when the setting is changed. Since the memory related to the jackpot is erased, the big prize opening remains closed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 ends the setting change process and enters a state in which a game can be performed, that is, a state in which a change display result, a jackpot type, a change pattern determination lottery, a prize ball payout, or the like can be executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (F), the CPU 103 displays “EE” on the display monitor 112IW029 based on the occurrence of an error in the RAM 102 in which the setting value is stored. It is possible to make it.

In the setting change processing in the feature unit 112IW, the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed as the initial display displayed on the display monitor 112IW029. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As an initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process, the most disadvantageous setting value for the player (“1” in the case of the feature 112IW), or the most advantageous for the player A set value (“3” in the case of this feature 112IW) may be displayed.

(Special design normal processing)
Next, the special symbol normal process (step S110) in the feature unit 112IW will be described. 8-13 and FIG. 8-14 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S110) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total reserved memory number (the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number) (step 112IWS101). For example, the count value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number is confirmed.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the second pending storage number is 0 (step 112IWS102). For example, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the second reserved memory number is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step 112IWS103). If the second reserved storage number is 0, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step 112IWS104).

  By executing the processing of steps 112IWS102 to S104, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol in the feature unit 112IW. However, the display of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol are not limited to such a mode, for example, according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning port and the second starting winning port. May be configured to execute.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 112IWS105). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

  Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 112 IWS 106). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

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

  Then, the CPU 103 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step 112IWS107). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set value set in the RAM 102 to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS108). As already described, in the feature unit 112, the setting value command is transmitted when the setting change process is executed when the power is turned on by executing the process of step 112IWS011, but even after the power is turned on, the step 112 The set value command is transmitted every time the variable display is started by executing the process of 112IWS108.

  Even if the same variation pattern is used, if a variation pattern command different for each set value is transmitted, a variation pattern command corresponding to the total number of variation patterns × the number of set values (3 in this example) is required. As a result, the data capacity may increase. Therefore, for example, the configuration may be such that the set value command is transmitted only when a specific variation pattern is used, and only the variation pattern command corresponding to the specific variation pattern is provided with the variation pattern commands corresponding to the number of set values. Good. In this case, for example, the setting value command is transmitted only when the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation having the highest output frequency is used, and the fluctuation pattern commands corresponding to the fluctuation pattern commands corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation are equivalent to the number of setting values. May be provided.

  Further, in this example, the case where the same set value command is transmitted for the set value command transmitted at power-on (see step 112IWS011) and the set value command transmitted at the start of fluctuation (see step 112IWS108) is shown. It is not limited to this aspect. For example, a set value command for power-on and a set value command for start of variation may be configured as separate commands, and different set value commands may be transmitted when the power is turned on and when change starts. Good.

  Also, in this example, a case is shown in which a set value command is transmitted separately from the variation pattern command at the start of variation, but it is configured to transmit an effect control command that uses both the variation pattern command and the set value command. Also good. In this case, for example, even if the variation pattern command specifies the same variation pattern A, the variation pattern command A-1 is transmitted when the setting value is “1”, and when the variation value command is “2”. The variation pattern command A-2 may be transmitted, and when the set value is “3”, the variation pattern command A-3 may be transmitted.

Further, the game control microcomputer 100 side is configured to be able to output the same variation pattern command (for example, variation pattern command A) regardless of the set value, and depending on which set value is on the effect control CPU 120 side. You may comprise so that which variation pattern is selected or the selection ratio may differ. For example, if the setting value is 1, the variation pattern A-1 is selected or the variation pattern A-1 is selected at a high rate, and if the setting value is 2, the variation pattern A-2 is selected or the variation pattern A-2 is high. The ratio may be selected, or if the setting value is 3, the variation pattern A-3 may be selected or the variation pattern A-3 may be selected at a high rate. In this case, for example, the variation patterns A-1 to A-3 have the same variation time, but may be configured so that the presence / absence or number of pseudo-continuations, presence / absence and type of reach are different. Also, in this case, for example, when the set value command cannot be received normally, the variation pattern A-1 is selected uniformly, or when the set value command cannot be received normally, the dedicated selection ratio The change pattern may be selected with the.

  Further, in this example, the case where the set value command is transmitted at the start of the change has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the set value command may be transmitted at the end of the change.

  In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control board 12 according to the current gaming state (step 112IWS109). In this case, for example, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a probability change state background designation command when in the probability variation state, and performs control to transmit the time variation background designation command in the time reduction state, and is in the normal state. In this case, control to send a normal state background designation command is performed.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result from the random number buffer area, and executes the jackpot determination module. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8-4) with the random value MR1 and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  If the value of the random number MR1 does not match any jackpot determination value (N in Step 112IWS110), the process proceeds to Step 112IWS116.

  When the value of the random number MR1 matches any one of the big hit determination values (Y in step 112IWS110), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (step IWS113). Next, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 8-5) to select a type corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“jacket type A ”,“ Big hit type B ”or“ big hit type C ”) is determined as the big hit type (step 112 IWS 114).

  Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 112IWS115). For example, when the big hit type is “big hit type A”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “big hit type B”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type When the big hit type is “big hit type C”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines a stop symbol for the special symbol (step 112IWS116). For example, when the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. For example, when the big hit flag is set, “7” as the big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol. In addition, you may determine to the stop symbol of a different special symbol according to jackpot classification.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 112IWS117).

(Explanation regarding feature 248F to feature 250F)
Next, the characteristic part 248F to the characteristic part 250F will be described. The feature portion 248F has a feature regarding the continuation rate suggestion effect, the feature portion 249F has a feature with respect to the setting suggestion effect pattern A, and the feature portion 250F has a feature with respect to the setting suggestion effect pattern B.

(About specifications)
FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining the specifications for each set value. As shown in FIG. 9A, in setting 1, the jackpot probability at non-probability change is 1/319, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/95, and the ST continuation rate is 65.29%. In setting 2, the jackpot probability at non-probability change is 1/280, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/75, and the ST continuation rate is 73.87%. In setting 3, the jackpot probability at non-probability change is 1/250, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/60, and the ST continuation rate is 81.37%. Here, the ST continuation rate indicates the probability that the ST state will continue. The ST state is a state in which the probability variation state is controlled until a predetermined number of special game is executed after being controlled after the big hit gaming state. In the characteristic portion 248F to the characteristic portion 250F, ST continues 100 times after the big hit gaming state. The continuation rate is a probability of repeatedly controlling to the big hit gaming state which is an advantageous state, a probability of repeatedly controlling to the same gaming state (for example, probability variation), a probability of repeatedly controlling to the high base state (for example, probability variation, This is a concept including a probability of being controlled in the order of time reduction and probability variation.

  With the setting of data shown in FIG. 9A, in the case of setting 1, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change, and the ST continuation rate are the lowest among the set values. On the other hand, in the case of setting 3, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change, and the ST continuation rate are the highest among the set values. Therefore, it is advantageous for the player in the relationship of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3. In addition, the setting value may be further provided with a plurality of stages, for example, may be provided so as to be advantageous to the player at the stages 1 to 6.

(About the flow of various effects of the characteristic part 248F to the characteristic part 250F)
FIG. 9-2 is a timing chart showing the flow of various effects. FIG. 9-2 (A) shows the flow of the continuation rate suggestion effect that is the effect of the feature portion 248F, and FIG. 9-2 (B) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern A) that is the effect of the feature portion 249F. FIG. 9-2 (C) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern B) which is the effect of the characteristic portion 250F.

  First, the continuation rate suggesting effect, which is the effect of the characteristic portion 248F, illustrated in FIG. The continuation rate suggestion effect is an effect suggesting an ST continuation rate that differs for each set value. In addition, since the continuation rate is different for each setting value, suggesting the continuation rate also implies the setting value. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the continuation rate suggestion effect is an effect executed in the ending period after the big hit gaming state. After the big hit gaming state is finished, information such as the entry into ST and the number of winning balls is displayed to the player as a video for a predetermined period. A continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed during the ending period. Thereafter, the ST state continues for 100 times as the ST period.

  Next, a setting suggestion effect (pattern A) that is an effect of the feature portion 249F shown in FIG. 9B will be described. A setting suggestion effect is an effect that suggests which of a plurality of setting values is set. In the setting suggestion effect of pattern A, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the jackpot gaming state during the variable display of 1 to 20 rotations, which is the fastest number, during the ST period of 100 times after the ending period ends. A setting suggestion effect is executed during the round. Moreover, in the setting suggestion effect of the pattern A, the setting suggestion effect is not executed when a big hit is made between the variable displays of 21 to 100 rotations. In other words, in the setting suggestion effect of pattern A, any one of the 21st to 100th rotations when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state at any number of the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST period advantageous to the player. It can be said that the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher (ratio of 100: 0) than when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state by the number of times.

  Next, the setting suggestion effect (pattern B) that is the effect of the characteristic portion 250F shown in FIG. In pattern B, the setting suggestion effect is executed in the same manner as pattern A. In the setting suggestion effect for pattern B, the variable display period of 1 to 20 rotations, which is the fastest number, is the first setting suggestion effect period in the 100 ST periods after the big hit gaming state and the ending period have ended. Yes. The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with variable display during the first setting suggestion effect period. In the setting suggestion effect of pattern B, the variable display period of 21 to 100 rotations in the ST period is the second setting suggestion effect period. The setting suggestion effect is executed during the round when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with the variable display during the second setting suggestion effect period. Here, in the first setting suggestion effect period and the second setting suggestion effect period, the effect form of the setting suggestion effect that is executed when controlled to the big hit gaming state is different. Also, in the ST period advantageous to the player, when the big hit game state is controlled in the first setting suggestion effect period of the 1st to 20th rotations, the big hit game is executed in the second setting suggestion effect period of the 21st to 100th rotations. The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the state is controlled.

  Here, in the gaming machine having no set value, the continuation rate of the ST state is constant. Therefore, even if a continuation rate suggestion effect is executed on such a gaming machine, it is not interesting. However, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), since the continuation rate suggestion effect that suggests to the player the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state in the ST state is executed on a gaming machine having a set value, It is possible to focus attention on the suggestion, and the fun of the game is improved.

  The continuation rate suggestion effect is an effect executed during an ending period in which a relatively long time can be taken. Therefore, attention can be paid at the end of the big hit gaming state, and the entertainment of the game is improved.

  The setting suggestion effect of pattern A is executed during the round. In this way, attention can be paid to the round game, and the interest of the game during the round game can be improved.

  The setting suggestion effect for pattern B is also executed during the round. In this way, attention can be paid to the round game, and the interest of the game during the round game can be improved.

(About the feature 248F)
Next, the continuation rate suggesting effect that is the effect of the characteristic portion 248F will be described in detail. FIG. 9-3 is a diagram illustrating a continuation rate suggestion effect determination table. The continuation rate suggestion effect determination table is a table used in a continuation rate suggestion effect process or a pending continuous effect process described later. Using the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table, it is determined whether or not the effect is to be executed and which effect (character A, character B, character C, or character D) is to be executed. The continuation rate suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

  As shown in the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table, in setting 1, the ratio determined without effect is 88%, the ratio determined for character A is 5%, the ratio determined for character B is 4%, and character C The ratio determined for the character D is 3%, and the ratio determined for the character D is not (0%). In setting 2, the ratio determined without production is 88%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 5%, the ratio determined for character C is 4%, and character D Is not determined (0%). In setting 3, the ratio determined without production is 87%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 4%, the ratio determined for character C is 5%, and character D The percentage determined to be 1%.

  In the continuation rate suggestion effect process, the ratio of the selection of no effect is high due to the data setting shown in FIG. 9C, and the continuation rate suggestion effect is hardly executed. In the case of setting 1, the ratio when the effect is executed is “character A> character B> character C”, in the case of setting 2, “character B> character C> character A”, and in the case of setting 3 “Character C> Character B> Character A> Character D”. That is, since the appearance rate of the character differs depending on the set value, it is possible to suggest a different ST continuation rate for each set value from the character mode. In addition, since the character D appears only in the most advantageous setting 3, it is determined that the setting ratio of the character D is the high setting when it appears, although the determination ratio of the character D is the lowest. Note that any character may be displayed at a rate of 100% without being determined to have no effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, the characters A to C can be executed at any set value. Therefore, a setting value can be suitably suggested by the mode of these characters having different execution ratios, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the effect mode of the continuation rate suggesting effect includes a character D that is determined to be set to the high continuation rate setting 3. According to this, when the character D with a low execution rate appears, the high setting is confirmed, so that the set value can be suitably suggested, and the fun of the game is improved.

  FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the continuation rate suggesting effect process. The continuation rate suggestion effect process is a process executed in the ending effect process (S177).

  First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit from the normal state (248FS001). Whether it is a so-called first hit, which is a big hit from the normal state, is determined based on a command for designating a gaming state. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the game is a big hit from the normal state (Y in 248FS001), the process ends. That is, control is performed so that the continuation rate suggestion effect is not executed in the first hit. Note that a continuation rate suggesting effect may be executed at the first hit. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit from the normal state (N in 248FS001), the effect content of the continuation rate suggestion effect is determined by the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table corresponding to the set value. (248FS002) The process proceeds to 248FS003.

  In 248FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the continuation rate suggestion effect. When it is determined that the continuation rate suggestion effect is to be executed (Y in 248FS003), the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined continuation rate suggestion effect to be executed (248FS004), and ends the process. Thus, the continuation rate suggestion effect is set to be executed in a predetermined period of the ending period. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuation rate suggesting effect is not to be executed (N in 248FS003), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

  Note that the continuation rate suggestion effect is not necessarily executed if a predetermined period is reached when execution is determined, but may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B operable by the player, and the continuation rate suggestion effect is not executed unless the push button 31B is operated during the operable period. Good. In this way, the player's willingness to operate can be improved. Moreover, when performing a continuation rate suggestion effect using an operation means, the promotion image which promotes operation to an operation means may be displayed, and you may make it not display a promotion image.

Further, the continuation rate suggestion effect is often not executed, but the continuation rate suggestion effect by characters A to D may be executed at a rate of 100%. Even in such a case, it is desirable that the appearance rate of the character D for which the setting 3 is determined is lower than the appearance rate of other characters. As a result, it is possible to prevent the set value from immediately reaching the player.

  FIG. 9-5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reserved continuous effect determination table and an effect determination table when there is a reserved continuous effect. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. In the feature portion 248F, a reserved continuous effect may be executed. The holding continuous effect is whether or not the holding storage information (holding information) regarding the variable display includes the holding storage information that becomes a big hit (the holding storage information that becomes a so-called holding sequence) (whether or not it becomes the holding sequence). When the pre-reading process is performed and the hold storage information that is a big hit is included, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect that suggests that the hold storage information that is a big win is included (holding continuous suggestion effect) It is. In the reserved continuous effect, an effect using a character similar to the aforementioned continuation rate suggesting effect is executed. And the present setting value is suggested by the mode of the character executed in the reserved continuous effect.

  9-5 (A) is used to determine whether or not to execute a reserved continuous effect when there is jackpot reserved storage information. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), the ratio of executing the reserved continuous effect is set to 70%, and the ratio of not executing the reserved continuous effect is set to 30%. If there is pending storage information that is a big hit, the pending continuous effect may be executed at a rate of 100%.

  In the production determination table with reserved continuous production shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), which production (character A, character B, character C, or character D) is to be executed when it is decided to execute the continuous production. Used to determine As shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), in setting 1, the ratio determined for character A is 30%, the ratio determined for character B is 20%, the ratio determined for character C is 10%, The ratio determined for D is set to be 40%. In setting 2, the ratio determined for character A is 10%, the ratio determined for character B is 30%, the ratio determined for character C is 20%, and the ratio determined for character D is 40%. It is set to be. In setting 3, the ratio determined for character A is 10%, the ratio determined for character B is 20%, the ratio determined for character C is 30%, and the ratio determined for character D is 40%. It is set to be.

  When the hold continuous effect is executed in the hold continuous effect process by setting the data shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is the character at any set value. D is the highest and the ratio is constant regardless of the set value. That is, the character D that appears only in the setting 3 for the continuation rate suggestion effect is not an effect that suggests a set value in the reserved continuous effect. However, since the character D appears only at a very low probability when the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed, the effect appears at a high rate when the reserved rendition effect is executed, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do. In addition, it can be said that the high setting is confirmed when the character D appears but does not become the reservation ream.

  When attention is paid to other than the character D, the ratio selected as an effect to be executed is “character A> character B> character C” in the case of setting 1, and “character B> character C> character A in the case of setting 2. In the case of setting 3, “character C> character B> character A”. With such a setting, the set value is suggested by executing the hold continuous effect.

FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold continuous effect process. The hold continuous effect process is a process executed in the ending effect process (S177). First, CP for production control
U120 confirms the pending storage buffer (248FS010) and determines whether there is a big hit pending storage (248FS011). When it is determined that there is a big hit hold memory (Y in 248FS011), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold continuous effect using the hold continuous effect determination table (248FS012), and proceeds to 248FS013. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no big hit hold storage (N in 248FS011), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to 248FS015.

  In 248FS013, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold continuous effect. When it is determined that the reserved continuous effect is to be executed (Y in 248FS013), the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of the effect using the effect determination table when there is a reserved continuous effect (248FS014), and proceeds to 248FS016. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined content to be executed (248FS016), and ends the process. On the other hand, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the reserved continuous effect is not executed (N in 248FS013), the process proceeds to 248FS015.

  In 248FS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect contents by the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table. Here, the continuation rate suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-3 is used regardless of whether there is no big hit hold memory or when no hold continuous effect is executed. Thereby, even if it is the case of the big hit where the reservation continuous production is not executed, the lottery of the continuation rate suggesting production is executed every time, so that the interest for the big hit can be improved. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined content to be executed (248FS016), and ends the process.

  Note that the continuation rate suggestion effect process and the continuation rate suggestion effect process described above may be executed together in the same flow. In such a case, in the case of a big hit from the normal state, the reserved continuous effect may not be executed.

  In addition, since the same character as the continuation rate suggestion effect appears in the hold continuous effect, the interest of the game can be improved by combining the continuation rate suggestion effect and the hold continuous effect. Different characters may be displayed for the reserved continuous effect and the continuation rate suggesting effect.

(About the setting suggestion effect executed in the feature portion 249F)
Next, the setting suggestion effect executed in the feature part 249F will be described. FIG. 9-7 is a diagram illustrating an example operation of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 9-7 shows an example when the big hit is made within the ST1 to 20th rotations in the setting suggestion effect pattern A shown in FIG. 9-2 (B). As shown in FIG. 9-7 (A), the image display device 5 executes an effect indicating that it is a big hit at the time of the big hit. In the upper right of the screen, a remaining number display 249F001 indicating the remaining number of changes is displayed. The remaining number display decreases by one every time the variable display is executed once. In FIG. 9-7 (A), the case where it is a big hit by the remaining 97 rotation of the 3rd rotation is shown.

  Next, the setting suggestion effect of FIG. 9-7 (B) is executed in the period of the big hit round. In the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion effect using the push button 31B is executed as the setting suggestion effect for the number of times corresponding to the remaining number of times up to ST20. On the right side of the screen, a setting suggestion remaining image 249F002 indicating the number of remaining setting suggestion effects is displayed. In addition, a button image 249F003 simulating the push button 31B is displayed in the center of the screen, and the remaining setting suggestion effect number is indicated by letters “chance is 17 times!” At the upper part thereof. In this way, since the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect increases in the ST period as soon as possible, the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect increases. The execution ratio of the production can be increased.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (C), when the pattern that does not execute the setting suggestion effect is selected or when the push button 31B is not operated, the setting suggestion effect is not executed and nothing is displayed on the screen. Is also not displayed. On the other hand, FIG. 9-7 (D) is a figure which shows the case where a setting suggestion effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (D), when a pattern in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is selected and the player operates the push button 31B, a character image 249F004 is displayed on the screen as the setting suggestion effect. The

  Note that a plurality of types of button images 249F003 shown in FIG. 9-7 (B) may be provided. For example, a button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A may be provided, and when the stick controller 31A is operated, the rate of appearance of the character image 249F004 may be higher than when the push button 31B is operated. Further, when a button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed, the rate of appearance of any one of the plurality of types of character images 249F004 may be increased. For example, when a button image corresponding to the stick controller 31A is displayed, the character D suggesting a high setting may appear at a high rate, or it must appear (the character D is fixed). Also good. Further, even if there is only one operating means, the appearance ratio of the character image that appears due to the change in the form such as the shape and color of the button image may be different.

  Also, the character image 249F004 shown in FIG. 9-7 (D) may appear twice or more because the setting suggestion effect by the button image 249F003 is executed a plurality of times. In such a case, when the second and subsequent character images 249F004 are displayed, they may be displayed in parallel with the character image 249F004 displayed in the previous operation. Also, the previous display may be updated to display a new character image 249F004. In addition, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be increased by changing the display mode of the previous character image 249F004 (for example, a pose having a high reliability of the setting suggestion effect is used, and the color of clothes is determined as the reliability Change to a higher color). Further, it is also possible to produce an effect such that the reliability is displayed as a percentage together with the plurality of character images 249F004, and the percentage display corresponding to the character image 249F004 corresponding to the actual set value is increased. If it does in this way, the reliability of a setting suggestion effect can be improved corresponding to the number of times of execution of a setting suggestion effect performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 9-8 is an explanatory diagram of a setting suggestion effect determination table. In the setting suggestion effect determination table, in the setting suggestion effect process, when the big hit within 1 to 20 rotations in the ST period, whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed and any effect (character A, A table used to determine whether to execute character B, character C, or character D). The setting suggestion effect determination table is stored in the ROM 121.

  As shown in the setting suggestion effect determination table, in setting 1, the rate determined without the effect is 88%, the rate determined for character A is 5%, the rate determined for character B is 4%, and the character C The determined ratio is 3%, and there is no determined ratio for character D (0%). In setting 2, the ratio determined without production is 88%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 5%, the ratio determined for character C is 4%, and character D Is not determined (0%). In setting 3, the ratio determined without production is 87%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 4%, the ratio determined for character C is 5%, and character D The percentage determined to be 1%.

  With the setting of the data shown in FIG. 9-8, in the setting suggestion effect process, when the big hit is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio of selecting no effect is high, and the setting suggestion effect is difficult to execute. It has become. When the setting suggestion effect is executed, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is “character A> character B> character C” in the case of setting 1, and “character B” in the case of setting 2. > Character C> Character A ”, and in the case of setting 3,“ Character C> Character B> Character A ”. That is, since the appearance rate of the character differs according to the set value, the set value can be suggested from the character mode. In addition, since the character D appears only in the most advantageous setting 3, it is determined that the setting ratio of the character D is the high setting when it appears, although the determination ratio of the character D is the lowest. Note that any character may be displayed at a rate of 100% without being determined to have no effect.

  FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the setting suggestion effect process. The setting suggestion effect process is a process executed in the big hit effect process (S176). First, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (249FS001). The effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST by checking the number of times stored in the variation counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST. judge. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (Y in 249FS001), the setting suggestion effect determination table corresponding to the setting value is used to display the effect content of the setting suggestion effect. It decides (249FS002) and moves to 249FS003. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (N in 249FS001), the process is terminated.

  In 249FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect. When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (Y in 249FS003), the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution of the setting suggestion effect according to the remaining number of STs (249FS004), and ends the process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is not to be executed (N in 249FS003), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9-9, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST and when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST, The execution ratio is different (the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the 21st to 100th times). In this way, in the ST state, when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state at any number of times 1 to 20 from the start of ST, and at any number of times 21 to 100 from the start of ST Since the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on when the game state is controlled, attention can be paid to the execution opportunity of the effect suggesting the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In particular, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST (at the 211st to 100th times) Since the setting suggestion effect is not executed), by controlling to the big hit gaming state at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the interest is improved by continuing the big hit gaming state, and attention is paid to the execution of the setting suggestion effect. be able to.

  Also, since the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST are the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotations, the big hit game at the 1st to 20th rotations earlier than the 21st to 100th rotations when controlled to the ST state Even if the state is controlled, it is possible to prevent a loss (for example, the effect of watching only during ST cannot be sufficiently seen).

The period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation includes the 1st to 20th rotations, but 21-100.
The rotation period is set as a period that does not include it. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the big hit gaming state is controlled within a predetermined period. If the period until the 20th rotation after the start of ST is controlled to the big hit gaming state, an effect indicating that the setting suggesting effect may be executed is executed. Good. For example, the background may be changed during the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation, or a telop indicating a special period may be displayed.

  In addition, in the 21st to 100th rotations, including the 1st to 20th rotations, the setting suggestion effect lottery is not executed by the same table, but a lottery is performed using a different table for each variable display or for each multiple times. May be executed. In such a case, the earlier number of times may be set so that the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate and reliability.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-8, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the reliability setting is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. Since the suggestion effect is executed (the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the 21st to 100th times), the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high. The high reliability of the setting suggestion effect means that it becomes easier for the player to guess which setting value the setting difference becomes more prominent. If it does in this way, in ST state, it can be made to pay attention to the setting suggestion effect when it is controlled by big hit in the 1st to 20th rotation, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification of the feature 249F)
9-10 is explanatory drawing which shows the setting suggestion effect determination table of a modification. FIG. 9-10 (A) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations, and FIG. 9-10 (B) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. As shown in FIG. 9-10, in the modification, different tables are used for ST1 to 20 rotations and ST21 to 100 rotations, but the setting suggestion effect is executed regardless of the number of fluctuations. Further, in the modified example, a setting suggestion effect in which some character appears is executed regardless of the number of STs, which is a big hit. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations of FIG. 9-10 (A) shows which setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C) when the big hit is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST. Or a table used to determine whether to execute character D). In setting 1, the ratio determined for character A is 50%, the ratio determined for character B is 30%, the ratio determined for character C is 20%, and the ratio determined for character D is not (0%). is there). In setting 2, the ratio determined for character A is 20%, the ratio determined for character B is 50%, the ratio determined for character C is 30%, and there is no ratio determined for character D (0%). is there). In setting 3, the ratio determined for character A is 20%, the ratio determined for character B is 30%, the ratio determined for character C is 40%, and the ratio determined for character D is 10%.

The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations of FIG. 9-10 (B) shows any setting suggestion effect (character A) in the setting suggestion effect process, when it is a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. , Character B, character C, or character D). In setting 1, the ratio determined for character A is 40%, the ratio determined for character B is 30%, the ratio determined for character C is 30%, and the ratio determined for character D is not (0%). is there). In setting 2, the rate determined for character A is 30%, the rate determined for character B is 40%, the rate determined for character C is 30%, and the rate determined for character D is 0% (0% is there). In setting 3, the ratio determined for character A is 30%, the ratio determined for character B is 30%, the ratio determined for character C is 35%, and the ratio determined for character D is 5%.
It is.

  9-10 (A) and (B), in the setting suggestion effect process, when a big hit is made from the start of ST to the end of ST, no effect is not selected. One of the effects is always executed. The ratio selected as an effect to be executed is different between the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST and the case of 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. In the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio selected as an effect to be executed is “Character A> Character B> Character C” in the case of setting 1, and “Character B” in the case of setting 2. > Character C> character A ”, and in the case of setting 3,“ character C> character B> character A> character D ”. In the case of within 21 to 100 revolutions from the start of ST, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is “character A> character B = character C” in the case of setting 1, and “ In the case of setting “character B> character A = character C” and setting 3, “character C> character A = character C> character D”.

  With such a setting, the character corresponding to the set value is 1 character A in setting 1 and 2 character B in setting 2 in both cases of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST and 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. In setting 3, the appearance rate of character C is high. However, the appearance ratio of the character having the highest appearance rate in each set value is higher in the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Therefore, it can be said that the reliability of the set value for the character is higher in the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. In addition, when the character D appears regardless of the number of times of change, the setting 3 is confirmed. In addition, you may make it differ the effect content performed by the case within 1-20 rotations from ST start, and the case within 21-100 rotations from ST start.

(Regarding the setting suggestion effect executed in the feature section 250F)
Next, the setting suggestion effect executed in the feature part 250F will be described. FIGS. 9-11 is a figure which shows the example operation effect | action of a setting suggestion effect. FIG. 9-11 shows an example of the big hit within ST1 to 20th rotation and the big hit within ST21 to 100th rotation in the setting suggestion effect pattern B shown in FIG. 9-2 (C). ing. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (A), which is a big hit within the first to twentieth rotations of ST1, the image display device 5 performs an effect indicating that a big hit is made at the time of the big hit. In the upper right of the screen, a remaining number display 250F001 indicating the remaining number of changes is displayed. The remaining number display decreases by one every time the variable display is executed once. FIG. 9-11 (A) shows a case where the remaining 97 rotations of the third rotation after the start of the ST is a big hit.

  Next, the first setting suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 9-11 (B) is executed during the big hit round. In the first setting suggestion effect, a dart effect that hits the arrow image 250F002 toward the target image 250F004 on which “◯” and “x” are drawn is executed. When a big hit is made within the 1st to 20th rotations of ST1, an effect that allows an arrow to be thrown 4 times is executed at any rotation speed. “Chance is 4 times!” At the top of the target image 250F004 is a character indicating that there is an effect in which an arrow can be thrown 4 times. When the push button 31B is pressed while the button image 250F003 imitating the push button 31B displayed at the lower right of the screen is displayed, the arrow image 250F002 flies toward the target image 250F004.

FIG. 9-11 (C) is a diagram illustrating a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (C), when the arrow image 250F002 hits “x” in the target image 250F004, “x”, which is a failure image 250F005 indicating that the setting suggestion effect has failed, is displayed on the screen. Displayed in the center. On the other hand, FIG. 9-11 (D) is a figure which shows the case where a setting suggestion effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (D), when the arrow image 250F002 hits “◯” in the target image 250F004, for example, a character D image 250F006 is displayed from a plurality of characters as the setting suggestion effect is successful. The

  As shown in FIG. 9-11 (E), which is a big hit within the ST21st to 100th rotations, the image display device 5 performs an effect indicating that a big hit is made at the time of the big hit. In the upper right of the screen, a remaining number display 250F001 indicating the remaining number of changes is displayed. The remaining number display decreases by one every time the variable display is executed once. In FIG. 9-11 (E), the case where it is a big hit by the remaining 45 rotations of the 55th rotation after the start of ST is shown.

  Next, the second setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-11 (F) is executed during the big hit round. In the second setting suggestion effect, a bowling effect that defeats the pin image 250F008 by throwing the ball image 250F007 toward the six pin images 250F008 is executed. When a big hit is made within the ST21st to 100th rotations, a bowling effect in which the ball can be thrown twice at any rotation speed is executed. “Chance is twice!” At the top of the pin image 250F008 is a character indicating that there is an effect in which the ball can be thrown twice. When the push button 31B is pressed while the button image 250F003 imitating the push button 31B displayed at the lower right of the screen is displayed, the ball image 250F007 rolls toward the pin image 250F008.

  FIG. 9-11 (G) is a diagram illustrating a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (G), if the ball image 250F007 does not hit the pin image 250F008, or if the pin image 250F008 does not all fall down in a single throw, it indicates that the setting suggestion effect has failed. “X” which is the failure image 250F005 is displayed in the center of the screen. On the other hand, FIG. 9-11 (H) is a figure which shows the case where a setting suggestion effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 9-11 (H), when the ball image 250F007 hits the pin image 250F008 and all of the pin images 250F008 fall down, it is determined that the setting suggesting effect has been successful, and a plurality of characters, for example, the character C image 250F009 are displayed. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-11, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST and when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST, Different. If it does in this way, when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state, and when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the 21st to 100th rotations, the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is different Therefore, attention can be paid to the execution opportunity of the production suggesting the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 9-12 is a diagram illustrating a setting suggestion effect determination table. 9A shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1-20 rotations, and FIG. 9-12B shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21-100 rotations. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

In the setting suggestion effect process, the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations of FIG. 9-12 (A) is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST. This table is used to determine which setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C, or character D) is to be executed. In setting 1, the ratio determined without production is 82%, the ratio determined for character A is 7%, the ratio determined for character B is 6%, the ratio determined for character C is 5%, and character D Is not determined (0%). In setting 2, the ratio determined without production is 82%, the ratio determined for character A is 5%, the ratio determined for character B is 7%, the ratio determined for character C is 6%, and character D There is no percentage determined (0%
Is). In setting 3, the ratio determined without production is 77%, the ratio determined for character A is 5%, the ratio determined for character B is 6%, the ratio determined for character C is 7%, and character D The proportion determined to be 5%.

  The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations of FIG. 9-12 (B) is a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST in the setting suggestion effect process. This table is used to determine which setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C, or character D) is to be executed. In setting 1, the ratio determined without production is 88%, the ratio determined for character A is 5%, the ratio determined for character B is 4%, the ratio determined for character C is 3%, and character D Is not determined (0%). In setting 2, the ratio determined without production is 88%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 5%, the ratio determined for character C is 4%, and character D Is not determined (0%). In setting 3, the ratio determined without production is 86%, the ratio determined for character A is 3%, the ratio determined for character B is 4%, the ratio determined for character C is 5%, and character D The percentage determined to be 2%.

  9-12 (A) and (B), in the setting suggestion effect process, when the big hit is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, regardless of the rotation speed from the start of ST. The ratio of “no effect” is high, and it is difficult to execute the setting suggestion effect. Further, when the effect is executed, the ratio selected as the effect to be executed is “character A> character B> character C” in the case of setting 1, and “character B> character in the case of setting 2. In the case of “C> character A” and setting 3, “character C> character B> character A”.

  With such a setting, the character corresponding to the set value is 1 character A in setting 1 and 2 character B in setting 2 in both cases of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST and 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. In setting 3, the appearance rate of character C is high. However, the appearance ratio is higher in the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. Therefore, it can be said that the reliability of the set value for the character is higher in the case of 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. In addition, when the character D appears regardless of the number of times of change, the setting 3 is confirmed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotation from the start of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is greater than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotation from the start of ST. Is expensive. In this way, the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, so that the big hit gaming state is continued and the interest is improved and the execution of the setting suggesting effect can be noted.

  Also, since the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of the ST are the number of times after the 1st to 20th rotations, the big hit game at the 1st to 20th rotations earlier than the 21st to 100th rotations when controlled to the ST state Even if the state is controlled, it is possible to prevent a loss (for example, the effect of watching only during ST cannot be sufficiently seen).

The period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation is set as a period including the 1st to 20th rotations but not including the 21st to 100th rotations. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the big hit gaming state is controlled within a predetermined period. It should be noted that during the period up to the 20th rotation after the start of ST, an effect indicating that the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect is higher than that after the 21st rotation is executed when controlled in the big hit gaming state. You can do so. For example, the background may be changed during the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation, or a telop indicating a special period may be displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the reliability setting is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. The suggestion effect is executed. The high reliability of the setting suggestion effect means that it becomes easier for the player to guess which setting value the setting difference becomes more prominent. If it does in this way, in ST state, it can be made to pay attention to the setting suggestion effect when it is controlled by big hit in the 1st to 20th rotation, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 9-13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the setting suggestion effect process. The setting suggestion effect process is a process executed in the big hit effect process (S176).

  First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (250FS001). The effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST by checking the number of times stored in the variation counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST. judge. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (Y in 250FS001), the effect contents of the setting suggestion effects are determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations. It decides (250FS002) and moves to 250FS003. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST (N in 250FS001), the process proceeds to 250FS005.

  In 250FS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the setting suggestion effect. When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (Y in 250FS003), the effect control CPU 120 sets the dart effect to be performed four times as the setting suggestion effect (250FS004), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is not to be executed (N in 250FS003), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

  In 250FS005, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit within 21 to 100 revolutions from the start of ST. The effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST by checking the number of times stored in the variation counter for counting the number of variable displays during ST. judge. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is a big hit within 21 to 100 revolutions from the start of ST (Y in 250FS005), the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect are determined by the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations. It decides (250FS006) and moves to 250FS007. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not a big hit within 21 to 100 revolutions from the start of ST (N in 250FS005), the process is terminated.

  In 250FS007, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether to execute the setting suggestion effect. When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (Y in 250FS007), the effect control CPU 120 sets the bowling effect to be performed twice as the setting suggestion effect (250FS008), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is not executed (N in 250FS007), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

  The setting suggestion effect may be executed whenever a big hit is made during ST. Even in such a case, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate in the case of a big hit within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST than in the case of a big hit within 21 to 100 rotations from the start of ST. It is desirable to do so. Further, the appearance rate of only the character having the highest appearance rate corresponding to the set value may be made different depending on the number of rotations from the start of ST.

(About the modification of the feature)
The features 248F to 250F have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the present example, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the invention. Included in the invention. Below, the modification of the characteristic parts 248F-250F is demonstrated.

  The continuation rate suggestion effect in FIG. 9-2 (A) may be executed at the end of the ST state, which is the end of the special state, at the start of the ST state, which is the start of the special state. Specifically, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed at least one of the start of the ST period (ST1 rotation) and the end of the ST period (ST100 rotation). In such a case, a variation pattern that is not selected in the second to 99th rotations may be selected as the variation pattern. In particular, at the 100th rotation, since a long variation pattern is selected to display the winning ball, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed in accordance with the ball displaying period. . Further, as the continuation rate suggestion effect, the effect suggested by the color of the effect around the screen of the image display device 5, the effect suggested by the character mode, the effect suggested by the character display content, the effect suggested by the accessory mode What is necessary is just to make it carry out at least 1 or more among (For example, the color of the light-guide plate etc. which reflect the light which injects from a side, and radiate | emits to the front side).

  Further, when the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed, it is not automatically executed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side, but is executed by the player operating the operation means at a timing different from the normal or a different method. It may be. Specifically, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed in accordance with the back button operation performed by pressing and holding the button or inputting a command such as a cross key.

  An effect control command for designating a display result is transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 side by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. Then, the above-described reserved continuous effect may be executed based on the reception of the command. In such a case, when the effect control command for designating the display result due to some influence is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 restricts the execution of the reserved continuous effect in the effect mode similar to the continuation rate suggesting effect. do it. In this way, it is possible to prevent improper information from being suggested to the player. Note that the effect to be limited may be determined in advance, such as not performing only the effect in which the character D whose high setting is determined appears.

  The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information on the set value as shown in step 112IWS031, FIG. 8-13, step 112IWS108, and the like. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 executes the continuation rate suggestion effect based on the information regarding the set value. In such a case, if the set value command is not normal as information regarding the set value, the effect control CPU 120 may limit the execution of the continuation rate suggestion effect of high continuation determination. In this way, it is possible to prevent an incorrect set value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the continuation rate suggestion effect. Instead of limiting, a continuation rate suggesting effect that suggests low continuation may be executed.

  The continuation rate suggestion effect and the reserved continuous effect are not effects that simply cause the character to appear, but are effects that indicate the continuation rate as a result of execution of some effect such as the roulette effect or the bowling effect described above. Also good.

Regarding the continuation rate suggestion effect, the case where the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed when it is not a big hit from the normal state has been described. However, the continuation rate suggestion effect may be executed even when the game is a big hit from the normal state. In such a case, the reserved continuous effect may be executed at the same time, or the execution of the reserved continuous effect may be limited (eg, the reserved continuous effect is not executed at the first hit).

  The continuation rate suggestion effect may be made higher in reliability by continuously entering the ST state. In this way, the interest of the game when the ST state continues is improved. On the contrary, when the ST state ends immediately (for example, when the ST ends once), the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed at the end of ST, and in that case, the continuation rate suggestion effect is performed by a table with high reliability. What is necessary is just to be performed. In this way, even if the ST state ends at an early stage, the set value is suggested. Therefore, if the possibility of high setting is suggested, the player can be encouraged to continue the game. , Interest is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 9-9, when the setting suggestion effect is controlled at the big hit at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution ratio is higher than when it is controlled at the big hit at the 21st to 100th rotations from the ST start. It was high. However, when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be set higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST. Specifically, when the number of times is just before the end of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the number of times is just after the start of ST. In this way, when controlled to the ST state, it is possible to focus attention on the execution of the setting suggestion effect while giving a sense of security when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state at a later number of times than the number of times after the start of ST. .

  The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information on the set value as shown in step 112IWS031, FIG. 8-13, step 112IWS108, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 9-9 based on the information about the set value. In such a case, if the set value command is not normal as information regarding the set value, the CPU 120 for effect control may execute a setting suggestion effect with a low setting. In this way, it is possible to prevent an erroneous setting value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect. In addition, without making a provisional decision (temporary setting) to execute a setting suggestion effect with a low setting, only a pattern for determining a high setting is not executed, and a setting suggestion effect selected by lottery is executed. You may be made to do. Further, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9-7, in the invention relating to the characteristic portion 249 </ b> F, the case has been described where an effect using the operation means for the remaining number of times until the ST20th rotation is executed. However, the production using the operation means may not be executed. Further, instead of drawing lots for the remaining number of times each time, lottery may be executed using a plurality of times as one setting suggestion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9-12, when the setting suggestion effect is controlled to the big hit at the 1st to 20th rotation from the start of ST, the execution ratio is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotation from the ST start. It was high. However, when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be set higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST. Specifically, when the number of times is just before the end of ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect may be higher than when the number of times is just after the start of ST. In this way, when controlled to the ST state, it is possible to focus attention on the execution of the setting suggestion effect while giving a sense of security when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state at a later number of times than the number of times after the start of ST. .

The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 transmits information on the set value as shown in step 112IWS031, FIG. 8-13, step 112IWS108, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 9-13 based on the information about the set value. In such a case, if the set value command is not normal as information regarding the set value, the CPU 120 for effect control may execute a setting suggestion effect with a low setting. In this way, it is possible to prevent an erroneous setting value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect. In addition, without making a provisional decision (temporary setting) to execute a setting suggestion effect with a low setting, only a pattern for determining a high setting is not executed, and a setting suggestion effect selected by lottery is executed. You may be made to do. Further, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed.

  In the continuation rate suggestion effect in FIG. 9-3, the setting suggestion effect in FIG. 9-8, and the setting suggestion effect in FIG. 9-12, the presence / absence of the effect and the character when the effect is executed are determined simultaneously. However, a table for determining the presence / absence of an effect and a table for determining a character when the effect is executed may be provided separately.

  The continuation rate suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect may be executed not only when the jackpot is controlled but also when it is out of place. Further, in such a case, various effects may be executed when the ST period ends without the big hit being executed, or when such a state continues a plurality of times.

  The round in which the setting suggestion effect pattern A and the setting suggestion effect pattern B are executed may be determined in advance. In addition, a round to be executed may be determined by random lottery. Further, these effects may be executed during the ending period. Further, the timing to be executed may be different depending on the remaining number of STs.

  Note that the control in the above-described feature unit may be applied in combination with each other. Thereby, the effect regarding a setting suggestion can be performed suitably.

(Explanation of the invention relating to the characteristic portion 248F)
As described above, the feature portion 248F includes the invention described below regarding the feature portion 248F described above. Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. It was. In such a pachinko gaming machine, depending on the setting value before and after the setting value is changed, during the variable display of the identification information, one of giraffe, elephant, and lion is displayed to suggest the setting value There was a gaming machine (see, for example, JP 2010-200902 A). In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until variable display of identification information is performed a specific number of times (see, for example, JP 2011-218044 A).

  However, when an effect suggesting a setting as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 is executed on a gaming machine such as Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044, there is room for improvement in the effect suggesting the setting. In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic portion 248F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player ,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the advantageous state ends. For example, the CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state varies depending on the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate varies as shown in FIG. 9-1),
It is possible to execute a continuation rate suggestion effect that suggests to the player the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. is there).

  According to such a configuration, since the continuation rate suggestion effect that suggests to the player the probability of being controlled in the advantageous state in the special state is executed, it is possible to focus attention on the effect suggesting the setting, and the interest of the game improves.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The continuation rate suggestion effect is an effect executed at the end of the advantageous state (for example, the continuation rate suggestion effect is executed during the ending period).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid at the end of the advantageous state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
There are provided a plurality of types of effect modes of the continuation rate suggestion effect, and include any effect mode that can be executed at any set value (for example, as shown in FIG. But can be executed).

  According to such a structure, a set value can be suggested suitably and the interest of a game improves.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The plurality of types of continuation rate suggestion effects include an effect mode in which it is determined that a high continuation rate that is highly advantageous for the player is set (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, A character D that is determined to be set 3 is included).

  According to such a structure, a set value can be suggested suitably and the interest of a game improves.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
On-hold storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing information on variable display as on-hold storage information;
Determining means (for example, S110 in FIG. 5) for determining whether or not to be in the advantageous state based on the stored storage information;
Determination means (for example, S101 in FIG. 5) for determining whether or not to enter the advantageous state before determination by the determination means;
In the advantageous state, when the reserved storage information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the reserved storage unit based on the determination result of the determining unit, the advantageous state is controlled. A holding continuous effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the holding continuous effect of FIG. 9-6) capable of executing the holding continuous effect suggesting
The on-hold continuous effect execution means can execute the on-hold continuous effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. To appear).

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved by combining the continuation rate suggesting effect and the reserved continuous effect.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
It further comprises determination information output means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100) capable of outputting determination information (for example, an effect control command for designating a display result) regarding the determination result of the determination means,
The on-hold continuous effect execution means includes:
Based on the determination information output from the determination information output means, the hold continuous effect is executed (for example, the hold continuous effect is executed based on an effect control command designating a display result),
When the determination information output from the determination information output means is not normal, the execution of the reserved continuous effect of the effect mode that is at least the same as the continuation rate suggesting effect is restricted (for example, effect control that specifies a display result) If the command is not normal, the production control CPU 120 restricts execution of the reserved continuous production in the production mode similar to the continuation rate suggestion production).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent improper information from being suggested to the player.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
It further includes operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player,
The continuation rate suggesting effect is executed based on the operation of the operating means (for example, the continuation rate suggesting effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B).

  According to such a configuration, the player's willingness to operate can be improved.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Setting value information output means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031, FIG. 8-13 of FIG. 8-13) that can output setting value information that can specify which setting value is set Step 112IWS108),
Based on the set value information output from the set value information output means, continuation rate suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the continuation rate suggestion effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120, the continuation rate suggestion effect in FIG. 9-4). )
When the set value information output from the set value information output means is not normal, the continuation rate suggestion effect executing means is determined to be set to a predetermined continuation rate that is at least highly advantageous to the player. The execution of the continuation rate suggesting effect is restricted (for example, when the set value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 restricts the execution of the continuation rate suggesting effect of high setting confirmation).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an incorrect set value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the continuation rate suggestion effect.

(Explanation of the invention relating to the characteristic portion 249F)
As described above, the feature portion 249F includes the following invention relating to the feature portion 249F described above. Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. It was. In such a pachinko gaming machine, depending on the setting value before and after the setting value is changed, during the variable display of the identification information, one of giraffe, elephant, and lion is displayed to suggest the setting value There was a gaming machine (see, for example, JP 2010-200902 A). In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until variable display of identification information is performed a specific number of times (see, for example, JP 2011-218044 A).

However, when an effect that suggests a setting such as that disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 is executed on a gaming machine such as that disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044, there is room for improvement in the execution opportunity of the effect that suggests setting. It was. In order to solve such a problem, the feature portion 249F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player ,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the advantageous state ends. For example, the CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state varies depending on the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate varies as shown in FIG. 9-1),
In the special state, the advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times and when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times different from the first number of times. The execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-9, when the jackpot is controlled at the first to twentieth rotation from the start of ST and from the start of ST to 21 The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th times).

  According to such a configuration, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs between when the special state is controlled to the advantageous state at the first number of times and when controlled to the advantageous state at the second number of times, It is possible to pay attention to the execution opportunity of the production suggesting the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantageous state is a state configured by repeating a plurality of predetermined games (for example, a state in which a round game is repeated),
The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed during the predetermined game (for example, the setting suggestion effect is executed during a round).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on a predetermined game and improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times (for example, in FIG. 9-9). As shown, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of the ST, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the ST start (the 211th to 100th times). Then, the setting suggestion effect is not executed)).

  According to such a configuration, by controlling to the advantageous state at the first number of times, the interest state can be improved by continuing the advantageous state, and attention can be paid to the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The second number of times is a number of times after the first number of times (for example, the number of rotations from 21 to 100 is after the number of rotations from 1 to 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a loss from being considered even if the advantageous state is controlled more quickly than the second number of times when the special state is controlled.

(5) In the gaming machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
The first number is a number after the second number (for example, the first number is the number of times just before the end of ST, and the second number is immediately after the start of ST).

  According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled, it is possible to focus attention on the execution of the setting suggesting effect while giving a sense of security when the advantageous state is controlled at a later number of times than the second number of times. .

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
During the special state, a predetermined period including the first number of times but not including the second number of times is provided (for example, the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation is the first number of times). Including 1 to 20 rotations but not including 21 to 100 rotations).

  According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the advantageous state is controlled within a predetermined period.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Setting value information output means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031, FIG. 8-13 of FIG. 8-13) that can output setting value information that can specify which setting value is set Step 112IWS108),
Based on the setting value information output from the setting value information output means, setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, setting suggestion effect processing of FIGS. 9-9) capable of executing the setting suggestion effect; Further comprising
When the setting value information output from the setting value information output means is not normal, the setting suggestion effect executing means sets the setting value to a predetermined setting value having a low advantage for the player among the setting values of the plurality of stages. As described above, the setting suggestion effect can be executed (for example, if the set value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 executes the low setting suggestion effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player ,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the advantageous state ends. For example, the CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state varies depending on the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate varies as shown in FIG. 9-1),
In the special state, when the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times, the advantageous state is controlled more than when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times different from the first number of times. The reliability of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-8, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, Since the setting suggestion effect with higher reliability is executed compared to when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation (the setting suggestion effect is not executed at the 21st to 100th times), the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high).

According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the setting suggestion effect when the advantageous state is controlled at the first time in the special state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Explanation of the invention relating to the characteristic portion 250F)
As described above, the feature portion 250F includes the following inventions related to the feature portion 250F described above. Conventionally, there has been a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of stages of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. It was. In such a pachinko gaming machine, depending on the setting value before and after the setting value is changed, during the variable display of the identification information, one of giraffe, elephant, and lion is displayed to suggest the setting value There was a gaming machine (see, for example, JP 2010-200902 A). In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a high probability state is maintained until variable display of identification information is performed a specific number of times (see, for example, JP 2011-218044 A).

  However, when an effect that suggests a setting such as that disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 is executed on a gaming machine such as that disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-218044, there is room for improvement in the execution opportunity of the effect that suggests setting. It was. In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic portion 250F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player by performing variable display,
Setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player ,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the advantageous state ends. For example, the CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state varies depending on the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate varies as shown in FIG. 9-1),
In the special state, the advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times and when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times different from the first number of times. The setting suggestion effects that indicate to the player are different (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-11, when the jackpot is controlled at the first to twentieth rotation from the start of ST and from the start of ST to 21 to 21, The effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is different when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation).

  According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled to the advantageous state at the first number of times, and when the advantageous state is controlled to the second number of times, the effect mode of the setting suggesting effect is different, It is possible to pay attention to the execution opportunity of the production suggesting the setting, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The advantageous state is a state configured by repeating a plurality of predetermined games (for example, a state in which a round game is repeated),
The setting suggestion effect is an effect executed during the predetermined game (for example, the setting suggestion effect is executed during a round).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on a predetermined game and improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times (for example, in FIGS. As shown, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, 21 to 1 from the start of ST
The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 00th rotation).

  According to such a configuration, by controlling to the advantageous state at the first number of times, the interest state can be improved by continuing the advantageous state, and attention can be paid to the execution of the setting suggestion effect.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The second number of times is a number of times after the first number of times (for example, the number of rotations from 21 to 100 is after the number of rotations from 1 to 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a loss from being considered even if the advantageous state is controlled more quickly than the second number of times when the special state is controlled.

(5) In the gaming machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
The first number is a number after the second number (for example, the first number is the number of times just before the end of ST, and the second number is immediately after the start of ST).

  According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled, it is possible to focus attention on the execution of the setting suggesting effect while giving a sense of security when the advantageous state is controlled at a later number of times than the second number of times. .

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
During the special state, a predetermined period including the first number of times but not including the second number of times is provided (for example, the period from the start of ST to the 20th rotation is the first number of times). Including 1 to 20 rotations but not including 21 to 100 rotations).

  According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed when the advantageous state is controlled within a predetermined period.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Setting value information output means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031, FIG. 8-13 of FIG. 8-13) that can output setting value information that can specify which setting value is set Step 112IWS108),
Setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, setting suggestion effect processing in FIGS. 9-13) capable of executing the setting suggestion effect based on the setting value information output from the setting value information output means; Further comprising
When the setting value information output from the setting value information output means is not normal, the setting suggestion effect executing means sets the setting value to a predetermined setting value having a low advantage for the player among the setting values of the plurality of stages. As described above, the setting suggestion effect can be executed (for example, if the set value command is not normal, the effect control CPU 120 executes the low setting suggestion effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting value from being suggested to the player without reducing the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect.

(8) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player ,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, ST state) that increases the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the advantageous state ends. For example, the CPU 103),
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state varies depending on the set value (for example, the ST continuation rate varies as shown in FIG. 9-1),
In the special state, when the advantageous state is controlled at the first number of times, the advantageous state is controlled more than when the advantageous state is controlled at the second number of times different from the first number of times. The reliability of the setting suggestion effect that suggests to the player is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotation from the start of ST, Since the setting suggestion effect with higher reliability is executed compared to when the big hit is controlled at the 100th rotation, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect is high).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the setting suggestion effect when the advantageous state is controlled at the first time in the special state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Explanation regarding feature 7F)
Next, the characteristic portion 7F will be described. The characteristic part 7F has the characteristic regarding the control of the special effect and alerting | reporting effect mentioned later.

(About specifications)
FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining the specifications. As shown in FIG. 10A, the jackpot probability at non-probability change is 1/300, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/100, and the probability change ratio is 60%. The jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change or at the time of probability change may be different depending on the set value.

(About jackpot type)
FIG. 10-1 (B) is a first special symbol jackpot type table, and FIG. 10-1 (C) is a second special symbol jackpot type table. As shown in the first special symbol jackpot type table, the jackpot type of the first special symbol includes jackpot type A and jackpot type B. In the big hit type A, the round in the big hit game is 8R and there is a game, and the high-accuracy base continues until the next big hit as the gaming state after the hit. In the big hit type B, the round in the big hit game is 8R and there is a game, and the low probability base continues up to 100 times as the gaming state after the hit.

  As shown in the second special symbol jackpot type table, the jackpot type of the second special symbol includes a jackpot type C and a jackpot type D. In the big hit type C, the round in the big hit game is 16R and there is a game, and the high-accuracy base continues as the next big hit as the gaming state after the hit. In the big hit type D, the round in the big hit game is 2R and there is no play, and the low probability base continues up to 100 times as the game state after the hit. Note that “no play” means a state in which the opening time of the special winning opening is short, and the actual payout cannot be obtained. In the jackpot type of the first special symbol, the determination ratio of jackpot type A is 60%, and the determination ratio of jackpot type B is 40%. Further, in the jackpot type of the second special symbol, the determination ratio of the jackpot type C is 60%, and the determination ratio of the jackpot type D is 40%.

(Regarding production operation example)
FIG. 10-2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation immediately after the probability variation big hit. FIG. 10-2 is a diagram illustrating a case where the special effect is executed immediately after the probability variation big hit ends. The special effect is an effect that is determined to be controlled in the big hit gaming state by reaching reach during the execution of the effect. Here, the special effect immediately after the probable big hit is also referred to as a reserved continuous special effect. The holding ream is the holding storage information that becomes a big hit in the holding storage information existing when the big hit occurs, and the reserved storage that existed before the big hit occurs after the big hit big hit gaming state Continuous jackpots within the range of pending storage information where the next jackpot is continuously generated within the range of pending storage information that existed at the time of the jackpot, such that the next jackpot occurs within the range of information ( Reservation Renrenso). Since the maximum number of reserved storage information is 4, the period up to 4 fluctuations immediately after the end of the big hit is the maximum execution period of the reserved continuous special effect. A period in which such special effects up to four fluctuations immediately after the end of the big hit are executed is a first period.

  In addition, at the start of the special effect, a period during which the special effect is executed is indicated by the notification effect. Specifically, the remaining time when the special effect is executed by the notification effect is shown. The case where the reservation continuous special effect is executed in the reservation continuous period immediately after the end of the probable big hit will be described. As shown in FIG. 10-2 (A), at the start of the special effect, a special image 7F001 made up of characters in the chance zone is displayed at the center of the screen of the image display device 5.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), the special image 7F001 is displayed in a small size in the upper right of the screen, indicating that the special effect is being executed, and then the forklift image 7F002 is displayed in the center of the screen. Is done. The effect using the lucky image 7F002 functions as a notification effect for notifying the time when the special effect is executed. The remaining time image 7F003 is displayed at the upper left of the fortune image 7F002. The remaining time image 7F003 is an image indicating the remaining time during which the special effect is executed. At the start of the notification effect, “0” is displayed in the remaining time image 7F003. As shown in FIG. 10-2 (B), some spheres are discharged by the effect of performing forklift using the forklift image 7F002.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (C), the discharged sphere is displayed in an enlarged manner, and the character “∞” is displayed in the sphere image 7F004. The character “∞” indicates that the execution time of the special performance is infinite. In addition, “∞” indicating that the remaining time is infinite is also displayed in the remaining time image 7F003. Here, there is a limit to the time when the actual special effect (holding continuous special effect) is executed, but since the special effect is executed as the effect of the reservation continuous, an effect that is always reachable within the execution period, After that, the special production ends, so there is no problem even if “∞”. That is, when “∞” is displayed as a special effect, it is always a big hit, so the expectation for the big hit is high. Note that in the feature portion 7F, the reserved continuous special effect is executed only for the 16R big hit, which is a probable big hit, and the reserved continuous special effect is not executed for the 2R big hit as the normal big hit.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10-2 (D), reach is established by the symbol “7” during the special effect, and the reach image 7F005 is displayed at the bottom of the screen. When reach is reached during the special performance, since it is always controlled to 16R big hit (16R probability variation big hit), after FIG. 10-2 (D), it is controlled to 16R probability variation big hit. As described above, when the special effect is executed immediately after the big hit, the hold continuous special effect is executed as a part of the hold series, so that reach is surely generated during the special presentation, and it is determined that the big hit will occur. .

  FIG. 10-3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation after the fourth variation immediately after the probability variation big hit ends. FIG. 10-3 is a diagram illustrating a case where a special effect is executed after four fluctuations immediately after the probability variation big hit ends. Immediately after the end of the probabilistic big hit, after 4 fluctuations is also after the period during which the holding sequence is executed. The special effect is executed not only immediately after the probability variation big hit ends (four fluctuations after the probability variation big hit ends) but also when the number of fluctuations increases immediately after the probability variation big hit ends. As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), even when the special effect is executed after four fluctuations immediately after the end of the promiscuous big hit, the image display device at the start of the special effect is the same as immediately after the end of the probable big hit. A special image 7F001 composed of characters in the chance zone is displayed at the center of the screen of No. 5. A period in which the special effect is executed after four fluctuations immediately after the end of the probable big hit is set as the second period.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the special image 7F001 is displayed in a small size in the upper right corner of the screen, indicating that the special effect is being executed, and the forked image 7F002 is displayed in the center of the screen. Is done. The remaining time image 7F003 is displayed at the upper left of the fortune image 7F002. At the start of the notification effect, “0” is displayed in the remaining time image 7F003. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), some spheres are discharged by the effect of performing forklift using the forklift image 7F002.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10C, the discharged sphere is displayed in an enlarged manner, and the characters “1 minute” are displayed in the sphere image 7F004. The character “1 minute” indicates that the execution time of the special effect is 1 minute. Further, “60:00” indicating that the remaining time is 1 minute is also displayed in the remaining time image 7F003. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (D), when reach is achieved with the symbol “7” when the execution period of the special effect is 10 seconds remaining, the reach image 7F005 is displayed at the bottom of the screen, It is controlled to 16R probability variation big hit. In this way, when the reach is achieved during execution of the special effect, control is made to the 16R big hit that is a probable big hit.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (E), when the reach is not reached within the remaining time of the special effect, an end image 7F006 indicating that the special effect “chance zone end” has ended is displayed on the screen. Displayed in the center. Further, the remaining time image 7F003 becomes “00:00”, indicating that the special effect has ended. After the special performance is finished, the probability variation state continues or is in a short time state. Here, the case of being controlled in the short-time state is that the 2R big hit is controlled by winning the big hit type D during the special performance, and the low probability variation high base state is entered. When the 2R big hit is made during the special production, the production showing that the big hit is won on the screen is not executed. Therefore, when the 2R big hit is made during the special performance, the gaming state is hardly noticed by the player, and the gaming state can be controlled from the probability changing state to the short time state (low probability high base state). If the time is not controlled during the special performance, the probability variation state is continued as it is.

  In order to make it harder to notice that the 2R normal big hit was won during the special performance, a small hit may be provided. Then, when the small win is won, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may be operated by the same operation as the 2R normal big hit. In this way, it can be prevented that it is determined whether or not the gaming state has changed from the movement of the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. In addition, an effect may be executed that indicates whether the probability variation state is continuing or controlled to the low-accuracy base at a rotation speed near the end of the low-accuracy base (for example, 90 times).

  FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reserved continuous special effect process. The reservation continuous special effect process is a process executed in the big hit effect process (S176). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reserved continuous special effect flag is set (7FS001). The reserved continuous special effect flag is a flag that is set in 7FS006 described later when the reserved continuous special effect is executed. If the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the hold continuous special effect flag is set (Y in 7FS001), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the pending consecutive special effect flag is not set (N in 7FS001), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit currently being executed is a probable big hit (7FS002). .

When it is determined that the big hit being executed this time is not a probable big hit (N in 7FS002), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit being executed this time is a probable change big hit (Y in 7FS002), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a hold memory for 16R probability change big hit in the hold memory ( 7FS003). If the CPU 120 for effect control determines that there is no reserved memory for 16R probability variation big hit in the reserved memory (N in 7FS003), the process ends. On the other hand, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that there is a reserved memory for 16R probability change big hit in the hold memory (Y in 7FS003), there is a reserved memory for 2R normal big hit before the reserved memory for 16R probability change big hit. Whether or not (7FS004).

  When it is determined that there is a 2R normal jackpot hold memory before the 16R probability variable jackpot hold memory (Y in 7FS004), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. On the other hand, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines that there is no 2R normal big hit hold memory before the 16R probability variable big hit hold memory (N in 7FS004), the hold continuous special effect is given after the big hit ends as a special hold effect. An effect is executed, and a notification effect “∞” is set to be executed (7FS005). Next, the reserved continuous special effect flag is set (7FS006), and the process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 10-4, in the holding consecutive special effect, the big hit being executed this time is a probable big hit, and there is a holding memory for the 16R probable big hit in the holding memory. Usually executed when there is no jackpot pending storage. In addition, it is not always executed under such conditions, but a reserved continuous special effect may be executed when execution is determined by lottery.

  FIG. 10-5 is a diagram illustrating a special effect execution determination table and a notification effect content determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. The special effect execution determination table in FIG. 10-5 (A) is a table used for determining whether or not to execute the special effect. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (A), the ratio of executing the special effect is set to 50%, and 50% when the special effect is not executed.

  10B is a table used for determining the content of the notification effect at the time of super reach big hit. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (B), the rate of displaying time ∞ as the content of the notification effect is 5%, the rate of displaying 3 minutes of time is 50%, the rate of displaying 1 minute of time is 30%, time The ratio of displaying 30 seconds is 15%. Thereby, the time of the notification effect at the time of the super reach big hit is easily determined in the order of 3 minutes> 1 minute> 30 seconds> ∞.

  10C is a table used to determine the content of the notification effect at the time of super-reach deviation. As shown in FIG. 10-5 (C), the ratio for displaying time 3 minutes is 10%, the ratio for displaying time 1 minute is 30%, and the ratio for displaying time 30 seconds is 60%. Thereby, the time of the notification effect at the time of super-reach is easily determined in the order of 30 seconds> 1 minute> 3 minutes.

  As shown in FIGS. 10-5 (B) and 10 (C), the longer the time is, the longer the time can be expected for 30 seconds, 1 minute, and 3 minutes. In addition, you may make it determine in any one time from several types of time irrespective of whether it is a big hit.

  FIG. 10-6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special effect determination process. The special effect determination process is a process executed in the prefetch notice setting process (S161). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold continuous special effect flag or the special effect flag is set (7FS010). If the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the reserved special effect flag or the special effect flag is set (Y in 7FS010), the process ends. On the other hand, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the hold continuous special effect flag or the special effect flag is not set (N in 7FS010), whether or not the reserved memory that has won the start this time is a change in super reach. Is determined (7FS011).

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the change is not a super reach change (N in 7FS011), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a change in super reach (Y in 7FS011), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the special effect using the special effect execution determination table (7FS012). Whether or not the change is a super reach change may be confirmed by the received change pattern command. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the special effect (7FS013). When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the special effect (N in 7FS013), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special effect is to be executed (Y in 7FS013), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reserved memory that has been won this time is a big hit (7FS014). It should be noted that the execution of the special effects may be drawn in a variation pattern other than the super reach.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines in 7FS014 that it is a big hit (Y in 7FS014), it determines the content of the notification effect based on the super reach big hit notification effect content determination table (7FS015). On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in 7FS014 that it is not a big hit (displacement) (N in 7FS014), the content of the notification effect is determined by the notification effect content determination table when the super reach is lost (7FS016). ).

  After 7FS015 and 7FS016, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a special effect flag (7FS017). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets to execute the special effect and the notification effect of the determined content (7FS018), and ends the process.

  By the special effect determination process of FIG. 10-6, the presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the time displayed in the notification effect are determined. Since the time displayed in the notification effect is the remaining time of the special effect, the execution time of the special effect is also determined by determining the content of the notification effect.

  FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special effect start process. The special effect start process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171). First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reserved continuous special effect flag is set (7FS030). When it is determined that the reserved consecutive special effect flag is not set (N in 7FS030), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect executing flag is set (7FS031). On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved continuous special effect flag is set (Y in 7FS030), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 7FS040.

  When it is determined in 7FS031 that the special effect execution flag is not set (N in 7FS031), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect flag is set (7FS032). When it is determined that the special effect flag is not set (N in 7FS032), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. When it is determined that the special effect flag is set (Y in 7FS032), the effect control CPU 120 executes the special effect (7FS033). Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts counting the special effect execution timer (7FS034). The special effect execution timer is a timer for counting a period during which the special effect is being executed. The execution period of the special effect is determined in advance by the processing of 7FS015 and 7FS016.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a special effect executing flag (7FS035). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation executed this time is a big hit (7FS036). If the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the current fluctuation is not a big hit (is a loss) (N in 7FS036), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current fluctuation is a big hit (Y in 7FS036), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 7FS040.

  When it is determined in 7FS031 that the special effect execution flag is set (Y in 7FS031), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation to be executed this time is a big hit (7FS037). When it is determined that the current variation is not a big hit (a loss) (N in 7FS030), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation is a reach execution variation (7FS038). On the other hand, when it is determined that the current variation is a big hit (Y in 7FS037), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 7FS040.

  In 7FS038, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the current variation is not a variation for executing reach (N in 7FS038), the processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current variation is a variation for executing reach (Y in 7FS038), the effect control CPU 120 can check the special effect execution timer and execute the reach during the special effect. For example, without executing the reach, the shift symbol combination is set to be temporarily stopped (7FS039), and the process is terminated. In 7FS039, it is only necessary to derive a symbol combination that does not reach a reach by temporarily stopping the symbol once or a plurality of times.

  In the case of Y at 7FS030, Y at 7FS036, Y at 7FS037, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the timer during execution of the special effect, and executes the reach during the special effect if the reach can be executed during the special effect. (7FS040), and the process ends.

  When the change to be executed this time is a big hit by the process of 7F040 in FIG. 10-7, the value of the special effect execution timer when execution of the special effect is determined is confirmed, and the reach is executed during the special effect It is checked whether there is time available. As a result, the reach is executed if there is a time during which the reach can be executed during the special effect. Therefore, when the reach is executed during the special effect, the effect can always be a big hit. In the case where “∞” is displayed as the notification effect in the hold continuous special effect or the special effect determination process, the special effect execution timer may be continuously counted until the reach is executed. When “∞” is displayed, another flag may be set, and reach may be executed when the flag is set.

  In addition, when the current variation is out-of-range due to the processing of 7F039 in FIG. 10-7, the special effect execution timer is checked, and when the reach is executed during the special effect, the deviation symbol combination Is set to temporarily stop. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the reach from occurring during the special effect in the deviation variation pattern that is normally reach.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-7, since the special effect is also executed as the hold continuous effect, the player can experience that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player when the special effect is started. Since the opportunities that can be increased, the interest of the production can be improved.

(About effects of features)
The main effects obtained from the characteristic portion 7F will be described. As shown in FIG. 10-4, FIG. 10-6, and FIG. 10-7, when a special effect is executed during the holding consecutive period immediately after the big hit, it is determined that it will be a 16-probable big hit. When a special effect is executed in a period during the probability change state except for the hold consecutive period immediately after the big hit, it is not necessarily determined that the 16 chance change big hit will occur, so the expectation is lower than the hold continuous period immediately after the big hit. In this way, since the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state varies depending on the period in which the special effect is executed, the timing at which the special effect is executed can be noted, and in the period in which the effect is executed It is possible to improve the interest of the production according to the expected degree of response.

  As shown in FIG. 10-5, the special effect is an effect that is executed over a predetermined period of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and ∞. In this way, it is possible to suggest whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state over a predetermined period, so that it is possible to improve the entertainment interest.

  As shown in FIG. 10-5, the predetermined period is a period controlled by the time of 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and ∞, and as shown in FIG. 10-2 and FIG. Is displayed as a remaining time image 7F003. In this way, the remaining time of the special effect can be shown to the player, so that the interest of the effect can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 10-5, there are a plurality of types of special execution times such as 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, and ∞. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-2 and FIG. 10-3, it is shown at which time it is controlled by the notification effect using the forklift image 7F002. If it does in this way, the time when a special effect is performed by a notification effect can be shown, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

  As the big hit gaming state, 16R probability variable big hit and 2R normal big hit are provided. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10-2 (D) and 10-3 (D), when reach is achieved during the period when the special effect is being executed, it is determined that the control is performed with 16R probability variation big hit. To do. In this way, attention can be paid to whether or not reach occurs during the period in which the special effect is being executed, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 10-2 to FIG. 10-7, the special effect is the first period in which the special effect is executed up to 4 fluctuations immediately after the end of the big hit, or after the 4th change immediately after the probable big hit, It was executed in the second period to be executed. Thus, by providing a plurality of periods during which the special effects are executed, attention can be paid to the period during which the special effects are executed, and the interest of the effects can be improved.

  The special execution determination table shown in FIG. 10-6 is the first trigger for the execution of the special effect that is established when there is a 16R probability variation big hit in the reserved memory, and the special effect determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, the execution trigger for the special effect that is established when it is determined to execute the special effect is the second trigger. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 10-4, the special effect by the second opportunity is not determined during the holding continuous period immediately after the big hit. If it does in this way, it can be made to pay attention to the period when a special production is performed, and the interest of production can be improved.

(About the modification of the feature)
Although the characteristic portion 7F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 7F is demonstrated.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the embodiment described above is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and the player operates the operation lever. If a combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the player's stop button operation and the symbols are stopped, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It may be applied to a slot machine. When applied to a slot machine, the subtraction of the timer for the remaining time during which a special effect is executed may be stopped for each game or for each stop button operation.

In the process of 7FS040 in FIG. 10-7, if the reserved memory that was won later is reasonable, if the period until the start of the reach is not in time for the special effect execution timer, the special effect is being executed. The execution time of the timer may be extended. Further, “∞” may be displayed again as a premium effect.

  In addition, regardless of whether or not the reserved storage that has won the start is a big hit, during the execution of the special effect, an effect that the remaining time of the special effect increases during the execution of the special effect may be executed. In such a case, a lottery may be executed as to whether or not to increase the special performance time when a start winning is generated. If a big win start prize is generated during execution of the special effect, the execution time of the special effect may be always increased, or the subtraction of the remaining time of the special effect may be stopped.

  In the characteristic portion 7F, the notification effect is executed at the start of the special effect, but the notification effect may not be executed. In such a case, the special effect may be started from the timing when the start prize is generated by making a decision to execute the special effect in the lottery of the special effect when the start prize is generated. If there is a variation that is currently being executed, the special effect may be executed from the timing of the next variation start after the variation is completed. Moreover, in such a case, it is preferable not to execute the notification effect for the special effect executed in the reserved run, and to match the appearance.

  As a trigger for executing the special effect, a trigger other than the first trigger in the holding consecutive period and the second trigger in other than the holding consecutive period may be provided. For example, you may make it provide the 3rd opportunity which a special effect can be performed in a normal state.

  Moreover, you may make it the frequency in which a special effect is performed differ with the period controlled to the probability change state. For example, the frequency at which the special effect is executed may be different between the period of 1 to 50 times after the end of the jackpot and the period of 51 to 100 times after the end of the jackpot. Specifically, the special effect lottery may be executed by a table having different execution ratios in the period of 1 to 50 times after the end of the jackpot and in the period of 51 to 100 times after the end of the jackpot. .

  As a notification effect, a display other than “∞” may indicate that it is a big hit. For example, when it is determined that a big hit will be made, a long time such as “60 minutes” at which reach is practically always established may be notified.

  When the notification effect using the forklift image 7F002 shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3 is executed, the time to be posted according to the type of the ball to be discharged may be suggested in advance. For example, the degree of expectation that the time displayed in the order of white <blue <red <gold may be “∞”.

  The execution of the special effect has been determined by pre-reading, but a lottery for executing the special effect may be performed every time the change that is executed this time is started. Further, the reserved continuous special effect executed as the reserved continuous effect may be determined by lottery or may be executed by a time other than “∞”. Then, when the special effect is executed at a time other than “∞”, a gase effect that ends without reaching reach may be provided.

  In the case of a change in reach deviation within a period during which the special effect is executed, control is performed so that the reach is not achieved by deriving the off-set symbol combination. In such a case, the reach may be generated in the case of reaching the reach during the special performance execution period.

  When the special effect is executed in the normal state and the probability change state, the expectation that the special effect is executed in the probability change state may be higher than that in the normal state.

  In the characteristic portion 7F, it was determined that a big hit was always made when reaching during the special performance. However, the degree of expectation that will be a big hit may vary depending on the type of symbol that is the reach. For example, it may be a big hit for 7 symbols, but the probability of a big hit for 2 symbols may be 50%. Also, the type of jackpot may be different depending on the type of symbol to be reached. For example, 16R may be used in the case of 7 symbol reach, and 8R in the case of 5 symbol reach.

  In the characteristic portion 7F, when the big hit gaming state is controlled during the special effect, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect may be increased. Further, when the big hit gaming state is controlled during the special effect, the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be confirmed. In addition, when the big hit gaming state is controlled during the special effect, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be increased. Also, the reliability of the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on the difference in the time when the special effect is executed or the difference in the remaining time.

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Each configuration related to the characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other characteristic portion. About the characteristic part combined in this way, or the individual characteristic part which is not combined, you may combine suitably a part or all of each structure regarding another characteristic part.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 2 Game board, 3 Game 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 lamps, 10 General prize opening, 11 Main board, 12
Production control board, 13 Voice control board, 14 Lamp control board, 15 Relay board, 20 Normal symbol display, 21 Gate switch, 22A, 22B Start port switch, 23 Count switch, 30 Hitting control handle, 31A Stick controller, 31B push Button, 32 Movable body, 100 Game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 Random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 Production control CPU, 123 Display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Provided with a special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect based on the establishment of a predetermined execution condition,
When the special effect is executed in the first period and when the special effect is executed in the second period different from the first period, the advantageous state is controlled based on the execution of the special effect. Gaming machines with different expectations.

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