JP2019166179A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suitably notify a player of an effective period.SOLUTION: An operation promotion image 120AK010 is composed of a button image 120AK011 and a meter image 120AK012 indicating the operation effective period of a push button 31B. In a mode selection performance, since completion of 15 rounds is a completion condition for the performance, the operation effective period due to passage of time is not predetermined. Therefore, the operation promotion image 120AK010 same as a button advance notice is used, but the meter image 120AK012 in the operation promotion image 120AK010 remains full and does not change. In this way, by varying the display mode of the meter image 120AK012 depending on the type of a button performance, it is not necessary to provide a plurality of operation promotion images, thereby reducing the data capacity.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23-2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  An operation promotion display for promoting the operation by the operation means and an effective period display for displaying the effective period by displaying the quantitative display in a variable manner are performed, and the first operation promotion display and the first operation promotion display are enlarged or reduced. The first operation promotion display that can be displayed, and the first operation promotion display is performed, and the first quantitative display having a size corresponding to the first operation promotion display is displayed as the effective period display in a changeable manner. And a second pattern that displays the second operation promotion display and changes the second quantitative display corresponding to the second operation promotion display as the effective period display in a changeable manner. A gaming machine that can be executed on the basis of what has been made and displays the same effective period by changing the change of the first quantitative display and the second quantitative display has been proposed (for example, Patent reference 1).

JP 2017-213261 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the end timing of the valid period is not set in advance, the quantitative display may not be appropriately changed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably notify the effective period.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player;
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the display of the operation promotion display (for example, operation promotion image 120AK010) that promotes the operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display includes at least an operation display unit (for example, a button image 120AK011) and an auxiliary display unit (for example, a meter image 120AK012) in a mode related to the operation unit,
The display control means includes
When displaying the operation promotion display, if an end time of an effective period of operation for the operation means is set, the effective display period can be changed by displaying the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit in a variable manner. The operation promotion display can be displayed in a first display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-1) that suggests
When the operation promotion display is displayed, if the end time of the effective period of the operation with respect to the operation means is not set, the second display pattern is displayed without changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The operation promotion display can be displayed in (for example, FIG. 23-2).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the effective period.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display control means may end the display of the operation promotion display in the second display pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the end of 15 rounds).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably control the display period of the operation promotion display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The predetermined condition may be satisfied when the display control unit receives predetermined information (for example, a command specifying that 15th round is to be ended).
According to such a configuration, the control burden on the display control means can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the operation promotion display is displayed in the second display pattern, the operation with respect to the operation means becomes effective a plurality of times (for example, FIG. 23-2).
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the operation promotion display is displayed in the first pattern, and when the operation promotion display is displayed in the second pattern, the lighting mode of the lamp related to the operation means is made common. May be.
According to such a configuration, the capacity of the control data can be reduced.

(6) Other gaming machines according to the present invention are:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player;
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the display of the operation promotion display (for example, operation promotion image 120AK010) that promotes the operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display includes at least an operation display unit (for example, a button image 120AK011) and an auxiliary display unit (for example, a meter image 120AK012) in a mode related to the operation unit,
A specific operation effect (for example, a button hitting advance notice) having a different ratio that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player depending on the length of the effective period of the operation on the operation means can be executed,
The display control means includes
When displaying the operation promotion display in association with execution of a predetermined operation effect (for example, button notice) different from the specific operation effect, the operation means is displayed by changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The operation promotion display can be displayed in a first display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-1) that suggests an effective period of operation for
When the operation promotion effect is displayed with the execution of the specific operation effect, the operation promotion is promoted with a second display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-6) displayed without changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The display can be displayed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the ratio at which the quantitative display is controlled to be in an advantageous state depending on the degree of change from being estimated.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Setting means that can be set to any setting value (for example, any one of setting values 1 to 3) among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process in step Sa13) )When,
Numerical value display means for changing and displaying numerical values (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a counting effect);
Specific effect execution means (for example, an effect for executing a specific effect) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, FIGS. 22-11 (G)) when the numerical value displayed by the numerical value display means becomes a specific value (for example, “0”). A control CPU 120),
The numerical display means
When displaying the numerical value after changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-11) and when displaying the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-12) There is,
The more favorable the set value is for the player, the higher the ratio of ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, the higher the set value at 110 AKS003, the higher the count value “0”). Is difficult to decide).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is 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 figure for demonstrating the variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the 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 the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. 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 the information display apparatus which concerns on characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the RAM clear condition at the time of starting which concerns on characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the information display apparatus which concerns on characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the information display apparatus which concerns on characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the information display apparatus which concerns on characteristic part 109AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the information display apparatus which concerns on characteristic part 109AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the count effect setting process which concerns on the characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in the count effect setting process which concerns on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in the count effect setting process which concerns on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the production content of the count production which concerns on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 110AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 120AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 120AK. It is a figure which shows the execution content of the button notice which concerns on characteristic part 120AK, and the production content of a button effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the button notice execution process which concerns on the characteristic part 120AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the mode selection effect execution process which concerns on the characteristic part 120AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 120AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio, the content of production, etc. of the button repeated hitting notification concerning the characteristic part 120AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the button repeated hitting notice execution process which concerns on the characteristic part 120AK.

(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 and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. 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 the high probability state or the 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 executing the special figure game (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.

  When 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 S2).
1). 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 in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. 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 performing 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 release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  It should be noted that in this specification, the comparison expression of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “difference”) means that one is a ratio of “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding the feature 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in this embodiment, the non-reach losing fluctuation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. , The variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., in which the decorative pattern variable display mode is the reach mode and the display result is “lost”, and the display result is “big hit” Fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

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

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

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

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

(Example of production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following effect operation is executed by the effect control CPU 120 executing effect control process processing based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing an example of super reach production operation in the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that variable display of decorative symbols is being executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. . After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the decorative symbols indicating the numbers 7 on the “left” and “right” stop and become a reach mode. After that, the production branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a teammate character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of super reach production, such as when the introduction of super reach production (also referred to as super reach production) ends, the entire screen of image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. The super reach A title 31AK002 (here “SP reach A” characters) is displayed, and the speaker 8 outputs the sound corresponding to the reach title name (here “super reach A”). The title of Super Reach A is notified. Thereafter, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9E, the character 31AK003, which is an enemy character, is displayed, and the character 31AK is displayed.
The 001 line 31AK004 is displayed, or the subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other is executed. An effect in which characters confront each other is also called a battle effect. In the battle effect, if a teammate character wins, the game is a big hit, and if a teammate character loses, the game is lost.

  In addition, when displaying a line on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, a sound corresponding to the line may be output from the speaker 8. Further, the lines are not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed as subtitles on the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introduction of the super reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 9F, the title 31AK005 (here) of the super reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Is displayed, and the audio corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “super reach B”) is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach B. The Thereafter, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9G, the character 31AK006, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are confronted. The subsequent part of the reach production of Super Reach B is executed.

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

  Also, in Super Reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And Super Reach B (FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G). In the introductory part until the notification is made, a super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9C). By doing in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach is made after the super reach production is started and which title is notified. The super-reach A and the super-reach B are not limited to making the production mode until the title is notified completely common, and it is possible to determine which super-reach is to be determined if the production is closely watched. You may make it make a part into a common production | presentation aspect. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to a title to be notified thereafter. It may be. By doing in this way, the production effect is improved and the player pays attention to the production. As described above, the title notification may be executed after it is possible to specify which super reach is to be made.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 9H, the Super Reach D title 31AK007 (here, the letters “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “defeat the enemy”) is output from the speaker 8, thereby informing the title of the super reach D. Thus, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 indicating the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. Here, the expectation degree is an expectation degree that is a big hit, but does not have to be completely coincident with the reach big hit reliability.

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

  After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right part of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing in this way, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during reach production. In FIG. 9I, the contents of the effects common to those in FIG. 9C (super reach A and super reach B) are shown, but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9J, the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted is executed. The

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the letters “SP reach E”) is displayed in a part on the upper left of the image display device 5. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is notified. In Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach E where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is displayed. Executed. Thus, in the super reach E, the title is notified together with the progress of the reach production. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during reach production.

  In the reach production of Super Reach E with a low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent giving a player an excessive sense of expectation by performing the title notification without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach production of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title notification is performed (FIGS. 9D, 9F, 9D). H)). By doing in this way, the title notification according to the super reach production can be executed and the production effect is improved. Note that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach in super reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the reach production of the super reach with high hit reliability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach production of the super reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach production may be stopped and the title notification may be performed.

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

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

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

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

  Note that the expected level suggestion display is not limited to that indicated by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H), etc., and the expected level may be suggested by a meter or a gauge. The numerical values may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9H or the like, in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, the number of stages of expectation may be increased so that half black (half) black stars can be displayed.

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

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

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when it is time to derive the display result (the final stage of variable display), a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a “big hit” is executed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and a decision effect indicating that the display result is “lost”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a decision effect is displayed in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, if the display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 10C, an image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10D, the big hit combination is obtained. A definitive decorative symbol is derived. If the display result is “losing”, an image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

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

  In the example of the production operation shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, during the reach production of the super reach, the decorative design is reduced and executed in the lower right part of the image display device 5. The method of displaying the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative pattern may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach effect.

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

(Development production)
Next, an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the development effect is executed when the reach effect of Super Reach D is being executed (title notification of Super Reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown in the figure, an effect that the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn is executed. Thereafter, in the case of developing to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of super reach A is notified and the reach effect of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing to super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11D, the title of super reach B is notified, and the reach effect of super reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the development reach is a reach that performs title notification by display and sound, title notification by display and sound is executed again.

  The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11B, and may be an effect that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or displays a sandstorm (display that appears to be broken). You may do it. By making such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. Note that there may be a development effect such as an effect that the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion)
In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9 (H), a black star indicating the degree of expectation is displayed from the beginning in the degree-of-expected indication 31AK008. First, five white stars are displayed step by step. You may make it perform the expectation degree suggestion production which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the title of Super Reach D is notified, first, five white star expectation indications 31AK021 are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expected degree suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expected degree suggestion display 31AK021 A performance that fits into one of the white stars is performed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pin” indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the same effects are repeated the number of times corresponding to the degree of reach expectation. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (every number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021, the black star is highlighted as shown in FIG. 12F. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion effect has ended.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one, and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is increased by one level. However, there are two or more black stars. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more levels. Alternatively, half of the black stars may be displayed and the expectation level may be increased by half. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars to be displayed (the number of steps of the expected degree of increase). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing in this way, expectation suggestion production becomes various and production effect improves. Note that the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectation that increase at a time, fits into the white stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of stages of expected increase Such an effect may be executed.

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

FIGS. 12G to 12L are examples of the presentation operation of the title notification and the degree of expectation presentation when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the presentation mode. In the normal mode, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, a title notification and an expectation suggestion effect are executed. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2, which is different from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of super reach D is designated, the title 31AK023 of super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, audio corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but audio different from the normal mode (for example, audio having a different voice color) is output. In addition, the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star but a diamond.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), the black rhombus 31AK025 moves and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 An effect that fits in one of the white diamonds is performed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pong” indicating that the black diamond indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12J and 12K, the same effects are repeated the number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, as shown in FIG. 12 (L), the black rhombus is highlighted. In this way, depending on the presentation mode (the state when the reach presentation is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the gaming state, etc., the presentation can be varied and the presentation effect can be varied by changing the notification mode of the title. improves.

  In FIG. 12, although the example of the production | presentation operation | movement when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is designated is shown, other reach productions (title notification, expectation suggestion production) by production mode (state when reach production is performed). (Including) may be different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not the reach title is notified or the execution rate of the title notification may be varied. For example, when a predetermined production mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing in this way, the production according to the player's preference can be executed and the production effect is improved.

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

(Other examples of development effects)
In the case of performing the expectation suggestion effect that increases the display indicating the expectation level of the expectation level suggestion step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation level. In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at a time instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of increasing the number of black stars stepwise is completed, the button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected, the super reach C title 31AK032 (here, the letters “SP reach C”) is displayed as shown in FIG. The title of reach C is notified. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by 2 or more, it is displayed at once. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title or the degree of expectation indication changes may be executed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the reliability of a big hit is executed according to a notification mode of a title (for example, a display color of a title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the Super Reach A title 31AK036 is displayed in black, and the audio corresponding to the Reach title name is output from the speaker 8, so that the Super Reach A title is notified. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), a title notice in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed. Thus, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title preview shown in FIG. 14, the title display mode (display color) may change after the reach title is notified by voice. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of the title display.

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not a notice effect is executed and an effect aspect. The notice effect determining process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variation pattern of super reach (step 31AKS001).

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

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super reach title is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the Super Reach title changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and from “black” to “fruit pattern”. The thing which changes from "red" to "fruit pattern" is provided, and the big hit reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the title. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of a title, and a production effect improves.

Note that the “fruit pattern” may be such that the title text is displayed in bold and the text itself is “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area is “fruit pattern”. . There may be a pattern displayed as “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color changing, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may be changed after the title notification is executed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. In addition, since the title display period varies depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may vary depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach with a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of changing timings may be provided to determine any of the changing timings. In the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of timings to be changed may be one or less than that of a super reach with a long title display period.

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the production mode, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. Determine the display color of the title at a different rate. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by changing the execution mode of the title notice (display color and display color change timing) depending on the effect mode, the effects become more diverse and the effect of the effect is improved.

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

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

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the lines in the reach effect is determined at a determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display colors of the lines in the reach production are “white”, “red”, and those that change from “white” to “red”, and are in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the lines. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of words, and the production effect improves. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the line is displayed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the title notice and the serif notice can be executed in the case of super reach. However, in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the super-reliable super reach), the title notice is provided. And at least one of the serif notices may be made executable. Further, although the title notice and the line notice have been described as being determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be varied depending on the type of super reach. By doing in this way, the notice effect according to the kind of reach can be performed, and the production effect improves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a decision effect for informing whether or not the display result is “big hit” is executed, and then the display result is shown ( FIG. 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, when the predetermined timing before the display result is derived, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected during the operation effective period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle effect or temporarily stopping the display result. By doing in this way, since a display result is shown according to a player's operation, a player's willingness to participate in a game can be raised and interest is improved.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after reaching the reach mode in the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), for example, a character 31AK041 that is a friendly character and a character 31AK042 that is an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17F and FIGS. 18G to 18I, a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

With the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a restriction line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed on the lower right of the image display device 5. Thereby, although the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, it is suggested that the acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17E, the praying character 31AK045 is changed to a happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 is changed to the large button image 31AK047. To change.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18 (H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18 (I), the effect 31AK049 in which the bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. The effect 31AK050 to be displayed is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to a stick image 31AK051.

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

  Thereafter, before a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the restriction line 31AK044 is deleted as shown in FIG. 18 (J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center as shown in FIG. 18 (K). A display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, an operation effective period in which the operation to the stick controller 31A is effective.

  When an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, at the timing when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived. If no operation is detected within a predetermined operation effective period, the image shown in FIG. 18 (L) is automatically displayed.

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

  In the example of the effect operation shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the reach title notification and the expectation suggestion display are omitted, but in parallel with the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIGS. It may be executed. The determination relating to the operation effect or the operation effect image (the presence / absence of the operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence / absence of the action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display. In the shutter image 31AK061, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, when the shutter effect is executed, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed, and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, the decorative symbol variable display is started as shown in FIG. A downward arrow indicates variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, a super reach production is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed on the lower right of the screen, and the contents of super reach to be executed from now on are shown as reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, in the reach title image 31AK062, a character “battle reach” indicating that a reach effect accompanied by a battle effect is executed is displayed.

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

  Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters “Battle Victory!” Are displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is informed that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect ends, the display returns to the variable display screen with the original number design. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all symbols are stopped and a big hit symbol of “777” is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that a fruit pattern image having a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

  Also, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noted.

  Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the fruit pattern image which is a specific image becomes difficult to see by the execution timing overlapping.

  The determination related to the shutter effect (whether the shutter effect is present or the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. In that case, the determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, a fruit pattern shutter effect may be easily performed. Further, the determination related to the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15 together with the determination related to the shutter effect.

(Explanation regarding feature 112IW)
Next, the feature part 112IW will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 20-1 and FIG. 20-2, 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 opening position where the front side of the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened centering on the left side and a door closing 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 mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case 112IW201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. 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. 20-2 and 20-3, 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. The security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including 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. 20-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or closes) from the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the right portion 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. 20-3, 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 a store clerk or the like of the game hall 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 can be suitably suppressed the fraud.

  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. 20-4 and 20-5, 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 (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 20-4 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 20-4 (B), and FIG. -4 (C), a display result determination table (set value 3), a big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), a big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), and a loss shown in FIG. 20-6. 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)
20A to 20C 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. 20-4 (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.

  As shown in FIG. 20-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2 is used and 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. 20-4 (C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, 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 set value set at that time, and the MR1 value corresponds to any one of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 20-4 (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. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 20-4 (A) to (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of being 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 part 112IW, 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. 20-5 (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. 20-5 (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 fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 and a non-reach loss fluctuation 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. 20-5 (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 this feature 112IW will be described with reference to FIG. 20-5 (B). In this feature 112IW, the fanfare period, interval period and 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. 20-5 (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 times of control, etc.) in the big hit type A to the big hit type C 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 A setting with a small number of winning balls that can be acquired (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4) may be provided.

  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 a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination. 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. 20-6 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. 20-6 (A), and in the non-special period, the fluctuation pattern is shown in FIG. 20-6 (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. 20-6 (A) and (B) is a normal reach loss or a super reach loss in the order of the setting value “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.

  Also, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (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. 20-6 (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. 20-6 (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. 20-6 (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. 20-6 (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 (30 times in this example).

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. 20-7 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. 20-6 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. 20-7, in the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table, when the set value is “1”, the ratio determined as non-reach loss C (fluctuation time 7 seconds) is high, and the set 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. FIG. 20-8 to FIG. 20-10 are flowcharts showing the game control main process in the feature unit 112IW. In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps 112IWS001 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 determines whether or not the setting value is a value at the time of factory shipment (for example, “0” or a value other than a possible setting value) (step 112IWS006). If the factory default setting is maintained (step 112IWS006; Yes), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

  If it is not the factory default setting (step 112IWS006; No), that is, if the setting value has already 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 112IWS010.

  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 112IWS010.

  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; Yes), that is, if power interruption or the like occurs while the setting value is changed and power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

  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 (a state where the door (the gaming machine frame 112IW003) is opened) (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 sets a RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA01). When the RAM clear flag is on, the RAM clear process for clearing the stored contents of the RAM 102 is executed after the process related to the setting change is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step 120AKSA03.

  On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is OFF (the door is closed) or when the setting key 112IW051 is OFF (N at step 112IWS012), from the clear switch When the output signal is OFF (N in step 112IWS013), the process proceeds to step 112IWS014, and the process proceeds to loop processing.

  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 setting value can be changed after step 120AKSA03, the RAM is cleared. 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 on (step 112IWS015; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA02).

  After the process of step 120AKSA02 or 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 the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03). Here, when the setting key 112IW051 is on, a process for confirming the setting (setting confirmation process) or a process for changing the setting (setting change) depending on the state of the RAM clear flag (that is, clear switch on / off). Process). Note that error processing may be executed when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is turned off during setting change or setting confirmation.

  When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA03; Yes), a setting change start command indicating that the setting change process is started is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA04). If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA03; No), a setting confirmation start command indicating that setting confirmation processing is to be started is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA05).

  Upon receiving the setting change command or the setting confirmation command, the effect control board 12 performs control for notifying that the setting is being changed or being confirmed (for example, displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5, A predetermined sound 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 determines whether or not the set value is a value at the time of factory shipment (for example, “0” or the like) (step 120AKSA06). If it is a setting value at the time of factory shipment (step 120AKSA06; Yes), the setting value is set to “1” (step 120AKSA07). In step 120AKSA07, the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated to “1”.

  In step 120AKSA07, when the set value is a value at the time of factory shipment, the set value is set to “1” as an initial value, but other set values may be set as initial values. The setting value is also set to the initial value “1” even when there is a RAM abnormality error such as when the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 or when the backup data is not normal (for example, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed). You may do it. In this case, when the process of step 112IWS010 is executed (in the case of step 112IWS006; Yes, step 112IWS007; No, or step 112IWS008; No), the RAM abnormality flag is set. In step 120AKSA06, the RAM abnormality flag is set. It may be determined whether or not is on.

  If the setting value is not the factory setting value (step 120AKSA06; No), after executing the processing of step 120AKSA07, the CPU 103 displays the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 on the display monitor 112IW029 (step 120AKSA08). ).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09). If the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA09; Yes), the setting changing flag is set (step 120AKSA10).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11; Yes), the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated (step 112AKS012). The set value is updated every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated (pressed). For example, when the setting value is “1”, it is updated to “2”, when the setting value is “2”, it is updated to “3”, and when the setting value is “3”, it is updated to “1”. Update it. nAh, a specific setting value may be designated by operating the setting changeover switch 112IW052.

  When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA09; No), it is a case where setting confirmation has been performed, and therefore processing related to setting change is not executed. In this case, or when the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is not on (step 120AKS11; No), it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 has been turned off after updating the process of step 112AKS012. (Step 120AKSA13).

  If the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 remains on (step 120SA13; No), the process returns to step 120AKSA08, and the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is continued. When the set value is updated in step 112AKS012, the updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 by executing the process of step 120AKSA08 again.

  If the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is off (step 120SA13; Yes), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14). If the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14; Yes), the setting change flag is reset (step 120AKSA15), and a setting change end command indicating that the setting change is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA16). ).

  If the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA14; No), a setting confirmation end command indicating that the setting confirmation has been completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA17).

  Thereafter, the display of the set value on the display monitor 112IW029 is erased (step 120AKS18), and a set value command indicating the set value is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). Note that the set value command may be transmitted only when the set value is updated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA19). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA19; Yes), the RAM clear process is executed (step 120AKSA20). In the RAM clear 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.

  After that, CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to effect control board 12 by the same process as step S9 (step 112IWS033).

  When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA19; No), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112IWS022) 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. Do. 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).

  After the process of step 112IWS033 or step 112IWS023, the process proceeds to the process of step 112IWS034. Note that the processing of steps 112IWS034 to S036 is the same as the processing of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

  In step 120AKSA08, the set value may be displayed on the image display device 5. Then, the subsequent processing may be executed using the image display device 5.

  In addition, during the execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are configured so as not to be displayed during the normal game (for example, an aspect in which all segments of the 7-segment LED are lit or blinked). Also good. 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, the setting change process is executed again and the updated setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM), so that the setting change is not completed. An error may be made. 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.

  In step 120AKSA08, 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.

  FIG. 20-11 is an explanatory diagram of processing executed when the power is turned on. In this feature 112IW, as shown in FIG. 20-11, 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, setting change processing (steps 120AKSA08 to 120AKSA013, etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, setting confirmation processing (steps 120AKSA08, 120AKSA013, etc.) is executed. Also, when the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, if the clear switch is on, initialization processing (such as 20 in step 120AKSA05) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, recovery processing (step 112IWS024) is executed.

  In this embodiment, in the game control main process shown in FIGS. 20-8 to 20-10, branching is performed according to the state of the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch (RAM clear flag) while sharing some processes. Thus, the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, the initialization process, or the recovery process is executed, but each may be modularized and executed as an individual process.

  Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 (A) and 20-12 (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. 20-12 (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.

  In the state where the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 as described above, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (D), the CPU 103 detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by the store clerk or the like of 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. 20-12 (E), the CPU 103 changes 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. RAM
When the reserved storage is stored in the backup area 102, the reserved storage is cleared. In addition, when the big prize opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 20-12 (A) 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. 20-12 (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 set 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 The 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. FIGS. 20-13 and 20-14 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. 20-4) 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 at step 112IWS110), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (step 112IWS113). Next, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 20-5) to select a type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area (“big hit 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).

The feature 112IW includes the following first invention. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in JP 2010-200902 A. However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 has a problem that there is a risk that gambling is likely to be too high at a setting with high advantage. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
A setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process);
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set setting value,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state (for example, the fanfare period, interval period, ending period, etc. during the big hit game) differs depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention,
The fanfare control period in the advantageous state varies depending on the set value (see, for example, FIG. 20-5 (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention,
The interval control period in the advantageous state varies depending on the set value that has been set (see, for example, FIG. 20-5 (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention,
The ending control period in the advantageous state varies depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5 (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing using gaming value,
A game value granting means for granting a game value based on the establishment of a specific condition;
The setting means has a first set value (for example, set value 3) and the magnitude of the game value given by the game value giving means rather than the first set value to the magnitude of the game value used in the game. It can be set to a second set value (for example, set value 1) in which the proportion occupied is high,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state is longer when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set (for example, FIGS. 20-5 (A) and (B)). reference)
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention,
In the predetermined control period in the advantageous state, it is described that there may be provided suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, the suggestion effect during the big hit) that suggests the set set value, According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the predetermined control period in the advantageous state.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention,
Providing production execution means capable of performing production,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a common effect (for example, a common fanfare effect, an interval effect, an ending effect, etc.) regardless of the set value set in a predetermined control period in the advantageous state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the predetermined control period in the advantageous state.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 8 of the first invention,
It is described that the predetermined control period in the advantageous state may be determined in advance according to the set value that has been set, and according to such a configuration, gambling is too high. This can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 9 of the first invention,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to a plurality of advantageous states,
The game control means can be controlled to one of a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, jackpot types A to C) at different ratios based on the set values that are set.
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state varies depending on the type of the advantageous state (for example, see FIG. 20-5 (B)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 10 of the first invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first grand winning opening, the second large winning opening 712). Game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12),
Information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12, the display monitor 112IW029 can display the connection ratio, role ratio, and base).
According to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Further, the feature 112IW includes the second invention described below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is one described in JP 2010-200902 A. However, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 has a problem that there is a risk that gambling is likely to be too high at a setting with high advantage. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
A setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process);
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set setting value,
The predetermined control period (for example, the variation time) regarding the variable display varies depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-7).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention,
The variable display period varies depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-7).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention,
It is described that the period during which the display result of the variable display is displayed may be different depending on the set value that has been set, and according to such a configuration, gambling may become too high. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing using gaming value,
A game value granting means for granting a game value based on the establishment of a specific condition;
The setting means has a first set value (for example, set value 3) and the magnitude of the game value given by the game value giving means rather than the first set value to the magnitude of the game value used in the game. It can be set to a second set value (for example, set value 1) in which the proportion occupied is high,
The predetermined control period for variable display is longer when the second set value is set than when the first set value is set (see, for example, FIG. 20-7).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 5 of the second invention,
It is described that the predetermined control period regarding the variable display may be determined in advance according to the set value that has been set, and according to such a configuration, euphoria becomes too high. This can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means,
The variable display pattern determining means determines any one of a plurality of variable display patterns having different variable display periods at different ratios according to a set value (for example, see FIG. 20-7).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 7 of the second invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first grand winning opening, the second large winning opening 712). Game value giving means for giving a game value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing of S12),
Information display means (for example, display monitor 112IW029) capable of displaying information on the game value given by the game value giving means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12, the display monitor 112IW029 can display the connection ratio, role ratio, and base).
According to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  Note that the structure indicated by the characteristic portion 112IW can be combined with a structure indicated by another characteristic portion such as the characteristic portion 31AK as appropriate to constitute a gaming machine. For example, when executing the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, or the big hit suggestion effect shown in the feature section 112IW, a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, or the big hit suggestion effect. In some cases, the title corresponding to the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, or the big hit suggestion effect may be configured so as to be notified in the same manner as the characteristic portion 31AK.

(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. 21A is a diagram for explaining the specifications for each set value. As shown in FIG. 21A, 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.

  According to the setting of data shown in FIG. 21A, in the case of setting 1, all of the big hit probability at the time of non-probability change, the big hit probability at the time of probability change, and the ST continuation rate are the lowest. 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. 21B is a timing chart showing the flow of various effects. FIG. 21-2 (A) shows the flow of the continuation rate suggestion effect that is the effect of the feature portion 248F, and FIG. 21-2 (B) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern A) that is the effect of the feature portion 249F. FIG. 21-2 (C) shows the flow of the setting suggestion effect (pattern B) which is the effect of the characteristic portion 250F.

First, the continuation rate suggestion 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. 21-2 (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. 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 the pattern B, the setting suggestion effect is executed in the same manner as the 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. 21-2 (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 by 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. 21-3 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%.

  With the setting of data shown in FIG. 21-3, in the continuation rate suggestion effect process, the ratio of selecting no effect is high, and the continuation rate suggestion effect is not easily 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. 21-3, 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. 21-3, 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. 21-4 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. 21-5 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.

  21-5 (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. 21-5 (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 effect determination table with reserved continuous effects shown in FIG. 21-5 (B), which effect (character A, character B, character C, or character D) is to be executed when it is determined to execute the reserved continuous effects. Used to determine As shown in FIG. 21-5 (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. 21-5 (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. 21-6 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, the production control CPU 120 checks the reserved memory buffer (248FS010) and determines whether there is a big hit reserved memory (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. 21-3 is used regardless of whether there is no big hit hold storage 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. 21-7
These are figures which show the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a setting suggestion effect. FIG. 21-7 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. 21-2 (B). As shown in FIG. 21-7 (A), the image display device 5 is provided with an effect indicating that it has been 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. FIG. 21-7 (A) shows a case where a big hit is achieved with the remaining 97 rotations of the third rotation.

  Next, the setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-7 (B) is executed during 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. 21C is a diagram illustrating a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-7 (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. 21-7 (D) is a figure which shows the case where a setting suggestion effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 21-7 (D), when the pattern in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is selected and the player operates the push button 31B, the 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. 21-7 (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.

  Further, the character image 249F004 shown in FIG. 21-7 (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. 21-8 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 data shown in FIG. 21-8, in the setting suggestion effect process, when the big hit is within 1 to 20 rotations from the start of ST, the ratio that the effect is not selected is high, and the setting suggestion effect is difficult to be executed. 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. 21-9 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. 21-9, 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 21st to 100th rotations). 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 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. 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. 21-8, 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)
FIG. 21-10 is an explanatory diagram of a modified setting suggestion effect determination table. 21-10 (A) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1-20 rotations, and FIG. 21-10 (B) shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21-100 rotations. As shown in FIG. 21-10, in the modification, different tables are used for ST1 to 20 rotations and ST21 to 100 rotations, but the setting suggestion effect is executed at any 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. 21-10 (A) shows which setting suggestion effect (character A, character B, character C) in the case of a big hit 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. 21-10 (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%.

  21-10 (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 B> 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. 21-11 is a figure which shows the example production | presentation operation | movement of a setting suggestion effect. FIG. 21-11 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. 21-2 (C). ing. As shown in FIG. 21-11 (A), which is a big hit within the first to twentieth rotations of ST1, the image display device 5 is executed with 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. 21-11 (A) shows a case where the remaining 97 rotations of the third rotation after the start of ST are a big hit.

  Next, the first setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-11 (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. 21-11 (C) is a diagram illustrating a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11 (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. 21-11 (D) is a figure which shows the case where a setting suggestion effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 21-11 (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. 21-11 (E), which is a big hit within the ST21st to 100th rotations, the image display device 5 executes an effect indicating that the big hit is made when 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. 21-11 (E), the case where it becomes a big hit by remaining 45 rotations of the 55th rotation after ST start is shown.

  Next, the second setting suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-11 (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. 21-11 (G) is a diagram illustrating a case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed. As shown in FIG. 21-11 (G), when the ball image 250F007 does not hit the pin image 250F008, or when all the pin images 250F008 are not collapsed 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. 21-11 (H) is a figure which shows the case where a setting suggestion effect is performed. As shown in FIG. 21-11 (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 FIG. 21-11, the setting suggestion effects are produced when the jackpot is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST and when the jackpot 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 game state in the 1st to 20th rotations in the ST state, and when it is controlled to the big hit game 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. 21-12 is a diagram illustrating a setting suggestion effect determination table. 21A shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1-20 rotations, and FIG. 21-12B shows a setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21-100 rotations. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The setting suggestion effect determination table for ST1 to 20 rotations of FIG. 21-12 (A) is a big hit within 1 to 20 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 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 Is not determined (0%). 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%.

  In the setting suggestion effect process, the setting suggestion effect determination table for ST21 to 100 rotations of FIG. 21-12 (B) is a big hit within 21 to 100 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 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%.

  21-12 (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, character D
When appears, setting 3 is confirmed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 21-12, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotation from the start of ST, the execution ratio 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.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 21-12, 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. 21-13 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. 21-2 (A) may be executed at the start 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. 20-13, step 112IWS108, and the like. Then, as shown in FIG. 21-4, the effect control CPU 120 executes the continuation rate suggestion effect based on the information related to 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. 21-9, 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 start of ST. 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. 20-13, step 112IWS108, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 21-9 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. 21-7, in the invention related to the characteristic portion 249F, the case where the effect using the operation means for the remaining number of times until the ST20th rotation is executed has been described. 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. 21-12, in the setting suggestion effect, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution ratio is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the start of ST. 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. 20-13, step 112IWS108, and the like. Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting suggestion effect process of FIG. 21-13 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. 21-3, the setting suggestion effect in FIG. 21-8, and the setting suggestion effect in FIG. 21-12, 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 change of the setting value,
There is a gaming machine that displays either an elephant or a lion and suggests a set value (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 differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate is different),
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 a plurality of types of effect modes for the continuation rate suggestion effect, and any effect value that can be executed at any set value is included (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. 21-3, 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 production execution means (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes the holding continuous production shown in FIG. 21-6) capable of executing the holding continuous production suggesting
The on-hold continuous effect execution means can execute the on-hold continuous effect in the same effect mode as the continuation rate suggestion 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 gaming control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031, FIG. 20-13 of FIG. 20-9) 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. 21-4). )
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 the 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 differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate is different),
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. 21-9, when the jackpot is controlled at the first to twentieth rotation from the start of ST and from the start of ST to 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. 21-9). 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 gaming control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031, FIG. 20-13 of FIG. 20-9) 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, setting suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, setting suggestion effect processing in FIG. 21-9) 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 differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate is different),
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. 21-8, 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 the 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 differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate is different),
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. 21-11, 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 FIG. 21-12). As shown, when the big hit is controlled at the 1st to 20th rotations from the start of ST, the execution ratio of the setting suggesting effect is higher than when the big hit is controlled at the 21st to 100th rotations from the ST start).

  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 gaming control microcomputer 100, step 112IWS031, FIG. 20-13 of FIG. 20-9) 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. 21-13) 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 differs depending on the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-1, the ST continuation rate is different),
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. 21-12, 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.

  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.

(Explanation regarding the feature 109AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 109AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the normal symbol indicator 20, Although a plurality of types of display devices (display devices) such as the general-purpose hold display device 25C are provided in separate places, these display devices may be provided together. For example, an information display device 109AK001 as shown in FIG. 22-1 (A) is displayed as shown in FIG. 1 as information display means for displaying a plurality of game-related information (such as display results of symbols and the number of reserved memories) related to the game. Provided instead of the devices (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, first hold indicator 25A, second hold indicator 25B, normal symbol display device 20, universal figure hold indicator 25C). It may be. The information display device 109AK001 only needs to be provided at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a position where the player can visually recognize from the front, a lower left area, a lower right area, etc. in the game area).

  As shown in FIGS. 22-1 (A) and (B), the information display device 109AK001 includes a plurality of display parts constituted by lamps such as LEDs, and displays game-related information according to the lighting / light-off state of each display part. To do. Each display part of the information display device 109AK001 includes a first special symbol display device 109AK4A, a second special symbol display device 109AK4B, a first hold indicator 109AK25A, a second hold indicator 109AK25B, a normal symbol indicator 109AK20, The hold indicator 109AK25C is provided. Further, the information display device 109AK001 indicates that in the big hit gaming state, the round number display 109AK011 indicating the total number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, the short time state indicator 109AK012 indicating the short time state, and the probability changing state. The display part used as the probability change state display 109AK013 is provided. Thus, the information display device 109AK001 is a single module for displaying a plurality of types of game-related information. Each display part in the information display device 109AK001 is constituted by, for example, the same LED. By doing in this way, manufacturing cost can be held down.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 109AK4A and the second special symbol display device 109AK4B is composed of eight display parts (LEDs), and the display result (winning pattern) is determined by the combination of lighting and extinction of the eight display parts (lighting pattern). Type). Which lighting pattern is assigned to the loss or hit type may be arbitrary.

  Each of the first hold indicator 109AK25A and the second hold indicator 109AK25B includes four display parts (LEDs), and displays the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number according to the number of lighting thereof.

  The normal symbol display 109AK20 is composed of four display parts (LEDs), and displays a display result (per type) by lighting patterns of the four display parts. Which lighting pattern is assigned to the loss or hit type may be arbitrary.

  The general-purpose hold indicator 109AK25C is composed of four display parts (LEDs), and displays the general-purpose hold storage number based on the number of lights.

  The round number display 109AK011 includes six display parts (LEDs), and displays the total number of rounds in the big hit gaming state in the big hit gaming state by lighting patterns of the six display parts. Which lighting pattern is assigned to which round number may be arbitrary.

  The time-short state indicator 109AK012 is constituted by one display part (LED), and displays that it is in a time-short state by turning on. The probability variation state indicator 109AK013 is constituted by one display part (LED), and displays that it is in a certain probability variation state by turning on.

  The shape of the information display device 109AK001 and the number, shape, and arrangement of display parts may be arbitrary as long as various game-related information can be displayed. For example, the display part of the information display device 109AK001 may be configured by a 7-segment LED. Further, information other than the game related information shown above may be displayed on the information display device 109AK001, or a part of the game related information may not be displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, a RAM clear process in which a range in which the RAM 102 is cleared (initialized) differs according to the state (operation) at the time of start is executed. As shown in FIG. 22-2, when an initialization operation is performed at the time of startup (the clear switch is turned on and the setting key 112IW051 is turned off and the power is turned on), all stored contents of the RAM 102 are cleared. When a power failure recovery operation (clear switch and setting key 112IW051 is turned off and power is turned on) at the time of startup, all stored contents of the RAM 102 are retained. When a setting change operation is performed at startup (when the clear switch and setting key 112IW051 are turned on and the power is turned on), information related to the special figure display result and the normal figure display result is stored in the stored contents of the RAM 102, and other information is cleared. Is done. A state in which a setting change operation is performed at startup and the setting value can be changed is also referred to as a change permission state. If a setting change operation is performed at the time of start-up, information related to the display result is retained, but information related to gaming state and pending storage information are cleared, so that an initialization operation is performed and a setting change operation is performed Therefore, there is no difference in the degree of advantage for the player except for the set value. Thereby, a fair game can be provided. FIG. 22-2 shows a part of the information stored in the RAM 102, but other information (such as various flags and determination results) is all information when the initialization operation is performed at the time of startup. Is cleared and all information is retained when a power failure recovery operation is performed at startup. When a setting change operation is performed at startup, other information may be cleared, or arbitrary information may be held.

  22-3 to 22-6 are display operation examples of the information display device 109AK001 when the power is turned off while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated and then the power is turned on.

  In FIG. 22-3 (A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being activated (power is on), a lost symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A, and the first reserved memory number is displayed on the first hold indicator 109AK25A. It is displayed that there are three. Further, the normal symbol display unit 109AK20 displays the general symbol losing symbol, and the general symbol hold display unit 109AK25C displays that the number of general symbol reservations is one. The time-short state indicator 109AK012 is lit, which indicates that the gaming state is the time-short state. Here, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, as shown in FIG. 22-3 (B), all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off. Thereafter, when a power failure recovery operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the stored contents of the RAM 102 are retained, and control for displaying game-related information is executed again based on the stored contents. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 22C, the information display device 109AK001 is restored to the display state before the power is turned off.

  In FIG. 22-4 (A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being activated, the lost symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A, and the normal symbol loser symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 109AK20. Here, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, as shown in FIG. 22-4 (B), all display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off. Thereafter, when a power failure recovery operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the stored contents of the RAM 102 are retained, and control for displaying game-related information is executed again based on the stored contents. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-4 (C), the information display device 109AK001 is restored to the display state before the power is turned off.

  In FIG. 22-5 (A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being activated, the lost symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A, and the first reserved memory number is three on the first hold indicator 109AK25A. Is displayed. Further, the normal symbol display unit 109AK20 displays the general symbol losing symbol, and the general symbol hold display unit 109AK25C displays that the number of general symbol reservations is one. The time-short state indicator 109AK012 is lit, which indicates that the gaming state is the time-short state. Here, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, as shown in FIG. 22-5 (B), all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off. Thereafter, when an initialization operation is performed when the power is turned on, all the stored contents of the RAM 102 are erased. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-5 (C), the information display device 109AK001 is completely turned off even after the power is turned on.

  In FIG. 22-6 (A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being activated, the losing symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A, and the normal symbol losing symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 109AK20. Here, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, as shown in FIG. 22-6 (B), all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned off. Thereafter, when a setting change operation is performed when the power is turned on, as shown in FIG. 22-6 (C), all the display parts of the information display device 109AK001 are turned on during the setting change (in the change permission state). . When the change permission state is completed, information regarding the special chart display result and the general chart display result is retained among the stored contents of the RAM 102, and control for displaying game-related information is executed again based on the stored contents. . Then, as shown in FIG. 22-6 (D), the lost symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A, the normal symbol loser is displayed on the normal symbol display 109AK20, and the display before the power is turned off. It becomes the same as the state.

  As shown in FIG. 22-2, in this embodiment, when a setting change operation is performed when the power is turned on (at startup), information regarding the special figure display result and the general map display result is held. It has become. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22-6 (D), even when the setting is changed when the power is turned on, the display result is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A and the normal symbol display device 109AK20 as before the power is turned off. can do. The display state of the information display device 109AK001 is the same as that when the power failure recovery operation is performed as shown in FIG. 22-4 (C). Therefore, even when the player confirms the information display device 109AK001 when the hall is opened, it is difficult to grasp whether the power failure recovery operation or the setting change operation has been executed. In addition, since it is not possible to grasp the presence or absence of setting changes depending on the display state of the information display device 109AK001 at the time of activation, it is not necessary to initialize the remaining gaming machines when setting changes are made on some gaming machines. It is possible to simplify the work for a person to activate a plurality of gaming machines.

  The display of the image display device 5 at the time of activation is preferably common (for example, a screen indicating that the image has been activated) regardless of the operation at the time of activation. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping which operation was performed at the time of activation by the display of the image display device 5. In order to enable confirmation by a hall employee or the like, processing (initialization processing, restoration processing, setting change processing, etc.) executed on the image display device 5 at the time of activation may be displayed.

  Note that when a setting change operation is performed when the power is turned on (starting up), information other than the information related to the special chart display result and the general map display result is cleared. Therefore, when the power is turned off, the first hold indicator 109AK25A, Even when the second hold indicator 109AK25B, the general-purpose hold indicator 109AK25C, the round number indicator 109AK011, the short-time state indicator 109AK012, and the probability variation state indicator 109AK013 are lit, information regarding these displays is cleared during the setting change operation. Therefore, after the setting change operation, these display parts are turned off.

(Modification of feature 109AK)
This feature is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and additional features may be added. Further, the configurations described in the above embodiments are not all indispensable configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this characteristic part and another characteristic part suitably. For example, at least a part of the features 248F to 250F may be introduced into the feature.

  In the above embodiment, when the initialization operation is performed when the power is turned on, the information display device 109AK001 is completely turned off after the power is turned on. However, when the initialization operation is performed when the power is turned on, the first display operation is performed. The symbol with the highest appearance frequency (for example, a lost symbol) may be displayed on the special symbol display device 109AK4A (or the second special symbol display device 109AK4B) and the normal symbol display device 109AK20. By doing in this way, the display of the information display device 109AK001 at the time of activation is also the same as that at the time of a power failure recovery operation or a setting change operation (for example, FIG. 22-3 (C) or FIG. 22-6 ( D)), and a substantially common display can be obtained regardless of which operation is performed at the time of activation. Thereby, even if the information display device 109AK001 is confirmed, it becomes more difficult to grasp which operation has been executed.

  In the above embodiment, when a setting change operation is performed at the time of startup, information related to the special figure display result and the general map display result is stored and other information is cleared among the stored contents of the RAM 102. Some of the other information may be held. Further, all information may be cleared. In this case, when a setting change operation is performed when the power is turned on, a symbol (for example, a lost symbol) having the highest appearance frequency is displayed on the first special symbol display device 109AK4A (or the second special symbol display device 109AK4B) and the normal symbol display device 109AK20. May be displayed. In this way, even when the RAM clear process similar to the initialization operation is executed during the setting change operation, the display of the information display device 109AK001 at the start is the same as during the power failure recovery operation or the setting change operation ( For example, FIG. 22-3 (C) and FIG. 22-6 (D)) can be obtained, and a substantially common display can be obtained regardless of which operation is performed at the time of activation.

(Explanation of means related to the feature 109AK)
As a pachinko gaming machine in which a set value can be set, for example, a machine described in JP 2010-200902 A has been proposed. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, when a setting change process is performed, stored contents other than the set value are cleared.
In such a gaming machine, there is room for improvement regarding the handling of information held when the setting is changed.
The gaming machine according to the feature 109AK is made in view of the above situation, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that suitably retains information when a setting is changed and makes it difficult to determine whether or not the setting is changed. And
(1) The gaming machine according to the feature 109AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player,
Setting means that can be set to any setting value (for example, any one of setting values 1 to 3) among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process in step Sa13) )When,
Setting control means (for example, CPU 103 that executes steps Sa6 and Sa12) that can be controlled to a change-permitted state that permits the setting means to change a setting value based on a setting change permission operation;
Information display means (for example, information display device 109AK001) for displaying a plurality of game-related information related to the game,
The information display means includes
When a power failure recovery operation is performed, the control for displaying all the game related information displayed before the power failure recovery operation is executed again (for example, FIGS. 22-3 and 22-4),
Control for displaying a part of the game-related information after the change permission state ends (among those displayed before the change permission operation) when the change permission state is controlled based on the setting change permission operation Is executed (for example, FIG. 22-6).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether there is a setting change.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Comprising variable display means for performing variable display;
The game related information may include at least information related to the number of variable displays held (for example, a first reserved memory number, a second reserved memory number).
According to such a configuration, important information regarding the game can be displayed.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
It is possible to execute initialization processing in which the initialization range of the storage area differs between when the initialization operation is performed and when the change permission state is controlled based on the setting change permission operation (for example, FIG. 22-). 2) You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an initialization process appropriate for the situation.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The game related information displayed after the change permission state ends may include display results of at least a special symbol and a normal symbol.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether there is a setting change.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The advantage level of the gaming machine is the same when the initialization operation is performed and when the setting change permission state is terminated (information regarding the gaming state is cleared as shown in FIG. 22-2). May be.
According to such a configuration, the difference in the degree of advantage for the player between the initialization operation and the setting change can be eliminated.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Display control means for executing display control of the display means based on information from the game control means,
The display control means may execute the same display control when the initialization operation is performed and when the change permission state is terminated.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to determine whether there is a setting change.

(Explanation regarding the feature 110AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 110AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 22-7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the counting effect setting process related to the feature unit 110AK. In the feature section 110AK, a counting effect that displays a numerical value (for example, a numerical value “3”) on the image display device 5 and counts down the numerical value can be executed. In the counting effect, the numerical value is a specific value (for example, When “0”), a specific effect for informing that the degree of expectation (such as jackpot reliability) of the variable display being executed is high is executed. The count effect setting process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the count effect and an effect mode (count value) when executing the count effect. The count effect setting process is executed by the effect control CPU 120, for example, in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG.

  In the count effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the count effect is to be executed (step 110AKS001). In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of the counting effect is determined based on the display result specified from the variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. Further, whether or not the count effect is executed is determined at a different rate depending on which of the set values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is.

  FIG. 22-8 shows the determination ratio of whether or not the count effect is executed in step 110AKS001. FIG. 22-8 (A) shows a determination ratio (execution ratio of count effect) when the set value is 3, and FIG. 22-8 (B) shows a determination ratio (count effect of the count effect when the set value is 2). 22-8 (C) shows the determination ratio when the set value is 1 (the execution ratio of the counting effect).

  As shown in FIG. 22-8, when the display result is a big hit, the counting effect is more easily executed than when the display result is a super reach lose or other (non-reach lose or normal reach lose). Further, when the display result is a super reach loss, the counting effect is more easily executed than in the other cases (non-reach loss or normal reach loss). By doing in this way, when the count effect is executed, the ratio of being a big hit or super reach becomes higher than when it is not executed, and the player's expectation can be enhanced by the count effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22-8, in the characteristic portion 110AK, the execution ratio of the counting effect varies depending on the set value. Specifically, when the setting value 3 having the highest jackpot probability is set, the ratio of execution of the counting effect is the highest, and when the setting value 1 of the jackpot probability is the lowest, the ratio of execution of the counting effect is the lowest. It has become. Thus, the higher the set value is, the easier it is to decide to execute the counting effect. By doing in this way, a setting value can be suggested to a player with the execution frequency of count production. When it is suggested that the set value is high, the player can be encouraged to play for a long time, and the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. In FIG. 22-8, the execution ratio of the count effect when the display result is a big hit is constant (50%) regardless of the set value, but the execution ratio of the count effect may be varied depending on the set value.

  After determining whether or not to execute the counting effect in step 110AKS001, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the counting effect (step 110AKS002). If it is determined not to execute the count effect (step 110AKS002; No), the count effect setting process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the count effect is to be executed (step 110AKS002; Yes), the final count value in the count effect (how many are counted down from the initial value “3”) is determined (step 110AKS003). In the present embodiment, the final count value in the counting effect is determined based on the display result specified from the variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11. Further, the final count value in the count effect is determined at a different rate depending on which of the set values of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is.

  FIG. 22-9 illustrates the final count value determination ratio in step 110AKS003. The count effect “3” in FIG. 22-9 is a count effect in which the numerical value “3” is displayed and the numerical value is deleted as it is, as shown in FIG. 22-10. The count effect “2” in FIG. 22-9 is a count effect in which the numerical value “3” is displayed and changed from “3” to “2” after the numerical value “3” is changed as shown in FIG. 22-10. It has been directed. The count effect “1” in FIG. 22-9 is displayed after the numerical value “3” is displayed and gradually changed from “3” → “2” → “1” as shown in FIG. 22-10. This is a counting effect in which numerical values are deleted. The count effect of the count value “0” in FIG. 22-9 is displayed as a numerical value of “3” as shown in FIG. 22-10, and “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”. Then, the numerical value is erased, and then the specific effect for informing that the degree of high expectation is high is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 22-9, when the display result is a big hit, it is easy to determine the count value “0”, and when the display result is other (non-reach loss or normal reach loss) It is not determined to be “0”. In this way, the probability (big hit reliability) of the big hit when the numerical value is counted down (counted) to “0” by the count effect and the specific effect is executed can be increased, and the specific effect is executed. In such a case, since it is at least a super reach loss, the player's expectation can be enhanced by the count effect and the specific effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 22-9, in the feature portion 110AK, the final count value determination ratio differs according to the set value. Specifically, when the display result is a super reach loss, the higher the set value, the less likely it is to be determined as the count value “0”, and the higher the set value, the easier it is to determine a larger numerical value. When the display result is other, the higher the setting value, the easier it is to determine a larger numerical value. In other words, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the counting effect will end without executing the specific effect, and the higher the probability that the counting effect will end when the countdown (counting) does not progress. By doing in this way, although the count effect is executed, the count effect is finished at the stage where the countdown (counting) does not proceed, and the specific effect is not executed and the player is discouraged, and the setting value is high. Since it can be suggested, it is possible to improve the production effect of the counting effect and improve the interest of the game. In addition, when the set value is low, the countdown (count) is easy to proceed, and the count value is “0”, so that the specific effect is easily executed. Therefore, when the set value is low, it is possible to cause the player to expect the specific effect to be executed with the numerical value being a specific value, and the effect of the count effect is improved.

  Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 22-9, when the count value is “3”, the set value is high at 3 and when the count value is “2”, the set value is 2. When the ratio is high and the process ends with the count value “1”, the ratio at which the set value is 1 is high. Therefore, when the count value is “3”, it is suggested that the set value is 3, and when the count value is “2”, it is suggested that the set value is 2, and the count value is “1”. ", It can be suggested that the set value is 1. In this way, since the affection that the counting effect ended in the middle, and the setting value corresponding to the count value at the time of the end, it suggests the suggestion of the setting value when the counting effect ends in the middle It becomes easy.

  Note that the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 22-8 and 22-9 are examples, and the higher the set value, the easier the count effect is to be executed, and the higher the set value, the higher the count value is. As long as it is easier and the count value is easier to progress as the set value is lower, the count value execution rate and the count value determination rate may be arbitrary. That is, the determination ratio may be arbitrary as long as the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  After the final count value in the counting effect is determined in step 110AKS003, an effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 110AKS004), and the counting effect setting process is terminated. The effect control pattern set in step 110AKS004 is read in the variable display effect processing in step S172 of FIG. 7, whereby the count effect corresponding to the determination result is executed.

  22-11 and 22-12 are examples of the rendering operation when the count rendering is executed. FIG. 22-11 (A) shows that the decorative symbol indicating the numeral 7 in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 is stopped and is in a reach mode. ing. Thereafter, when developing to super reach, as shown in FIG. 22-11 (B), an image indicating super reach is displayed on the image display device 5, and the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size in the upper left part. .

  Here, in the count effect setting process, when it is determined that the count effect with the final count value “0” is to be executed, as shown in FIG. 22-11 (C), the reach effect is being executed. The numerical value “3” is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the lower right portion) of the image display device 5, and the numerical value is “3” → “2” as shown in FIGS. 22-11 (D) to (F). → "1" → "0" changes in steps. Then, as shown in FIG. 22-11 (G), the numerical value is deleted, and a specific effect is displayed in which a character image “heat” is displayed.

  Next, another example of the effect operation will be described. FIG. 22-12 (A) shows that the decorative symbols indicating the numeral 7 in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5 are stopped and are in a reach mode. ing. Thereafter, when developing to super reach, as shown in FIG. 22-12 (B), an image indicating super reach is displayed on the image display device 5, and the decorative design is displayed in a reduced size in the upper left part. .

  Here, in the count effect setting process, when it is determined to execute the count effect with the final count value “3”, as shown in FIG. 22-12 (C), the reach effect is being executed. A numerical value “3” is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the lower right portion) of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the numerical value is not counted down, and the numerical value is deleted as shown in FIG. 22-12 (D). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 22-12 (E), a decorative combination of lost combinations is derived and displayed. In this way, when the numerical value of the counting effect ends at the stage of “3”, the big hit reliability of the variable display becomes low, but it is suggested that the set value is high, so the player's expectation is maintained. can do.

  22-11 and 22-12 show an example in which the counting effect is executed after the reach is established, but the counting effect may be started before reaching the reach (before the left and right symbols are stopped). .

(Modification of feature 110AK)
This feature is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and additional features may be added. Further, the configurations described in the above embodiments are not all indispensable configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this characteristic part and another characteristic part suitably. For example, at least a part of the features 248F to 250F may be introduced into the feature.

  In the above embodiment, the initial value of the numerical value in the counting effect is “3” and the specific value is “0”, but other numerical values may be used. For example, the initial value may be one of a plurality of types. By doing in this way, it can be expected that the numerical value becomes a specific value as the initial value of the numerical value is closer to the specific value. Further, the numerical value in the counting effect is not limited to the one that counts down, and may be one that counts up. In this case, the specific effect may be executed when the counted up numerical value becomes the specific value. Moreover, the numerical value to count does not necessarily need to be counted continuously.

  There may be a plurality of types of count effects (numeric color, counting speed, numeric font, initial numeric value, numeric display position, etc.). Also, the production mode (numerical color or the like) may change during the counting production. And according to the production mode of the count production, the ratio of the specific value, the big hit reliability, the ratio of the super reach, and the like may be different. Moreover, you may make it suggest a setting value with the production | presentation aspect of a count production. For example, red and white may be provided as numerical colors, and red may easily reach a specific value (prone to a big hit) than white. Also, the accuracy of the setting value suggested when the counting effect ends in the middle of red may be higher than that of white. Further, a plurality of counting speeds may be provided, and the ratio of reaching a specific value (a big hit) may be varied according to the counting speed. Moreover, you may make it the accuracy of the setting value suggested when the count production ends in the middle depending on the count speed. In this way, attention can be paid to the counting effect.

  Also, a counting effect may be executed in which the counting is temporarily interrupted and then restarted. For example, when another effect (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) is executed during the execution of the count effect, the count effect (count) is interrupted during the execution period of the other effect, The counting effect (counting) may be resumed after the end.

  In the above-described embodiment, the count effect is an effect indicating the degree of expectation of the variable display (the change notice notice effect), but is an effect indicating the expectation of the variable display before the execution (pre-read notice effect). Also good. Further, the counting effect may be executed over a plurality of variable displays. The counting effect may be executed in the big hit gaming state.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the specific effect was the effect which shows that a big hit reliability is high (effect which suggests that it becomes a big hit), what is necessary is just the effect which suggests that it is advantageous for a player. For example, the game state is a promiscuous state when the effect that suggests that it will be an advantageous jackpot type (the effect that suggests whether or not the number of rounds when the jackpot is hit or whether or not the probable big hit is given) It may be an effect that suggests. Further, when the count effect is executed in the big hit gaming state, an effect suggesting the number of rounds of the big hit or an effect indicating promotion to a promising big hit may be used. In a gaming machine that can be controlled to be in a certain change state based on a game ball entering a specific area within the big prize opening, the effect may be an indication that the game ball has entered the specific area.

(Explanation of means related to the feature 110AK)
As a pachinko gaming machine in which a set value can be set, for example, a machine described in JP 2010-200902 A has been proposed. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, an effect that suggests a set value can be executed.
In such a gaming machine, there is room for improvement in the production method.
The gaming machine according to the feature part 110AK has been made in view of the above-described actual situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that improves the performance and enhances the interest of the game.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature section 110AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player,
Setting means that can be set to any setting value (for example, any one of setting values 1 to 3) among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process in step Sa13) )When,
Numerical value display means for changing and displaying numerical values (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a counting effect);
Specific effect execution means (for example, an effect for executing a specific effect) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, FIGS. 22-11 (G)) when the numerical value displayed by the numerical value display means becomes a specific value (for example, “0”). A control CPU 120),
The numerical display means
When displaying the numerical value after changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-11) and when displaying the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-12) There is,
The more favorable the set value is for the player, the higher the ratio of ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, the higher the set value at 110 AKS003, the higher the count value “0”). Is difficult to decide).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The more advantageous the set value is for the player, the easier it is for the numerical value display means to display the numerical value (for example, the higher the set value at 110AKS001, the easier it is to determine that the counting effect will be executed). You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the numerical value is displayed by the numerical value display means, the ratio of ending the numerical value display with a small change is higher as the set value is more advantageous to the player (for example, the set value at 110 AKS003). The higher the value, the easier it is to determine a higher count value).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
There may be a plurality of types of numerical value display modes by the numerical value display means.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
There may be a plurality of types of numerical value changing speeds by the numerical value display means.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The numerical value display means may be configured to temporarily hide the numerical value when the numerical value is changed and displayed.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

(Explanation regarding feature 120AK)
Next, the feature 120AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the feature part 120AK, a plurality of button effects can be executed as effects for operating the push button 31B. Specifically, in response to the operation of the push button 31B during execution of variable display in the image display device 5, a button notice for performing a display suggesting an expectation degree such as a big hit reliability and a super reach reliability, In the big hit gaming state, a mode selection effect for selecting the presentation mode after the big hit gaming state by operating the push button 31B is executed.

  FIG. 23A is an effect operation example of the button notice of the feature 120AK. FIG. 23A shows that variable display is executed in all the decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the button notice and the effect mode based on the display result and the variation pattern when starting the variable display. When it is decided to execute the button advance notice, an operation promotion image for prompting the push button 31B to be pressed at a predetermined effect start timing after the start of variable display, as shown in FIG. 23-1 (B). 120AK010 is displayed.

  FIG. 23-1 (G) is an enlarged view of the operation promotion image 120AK010. As illustrated in FIG. 23A (G), the operation promotion image 120AK010 includes a button image 120AK011 that is an aspect of the push button 31B, and a meter image 120AK012 that indicates an operation effective period of the push button 31B. Thus, in the operation promotion image 120AK010 of this embodiment, the button image 120AK011 and the meter image 120AK012 are integrated. The button image 120AK011 is marked with the letters “PUSH!” Prompting the user to press the push button 31B. The meter image 120AK012 is provided on the button image 120AK011 image, and indicates the operation valid period of the push button 31B by changing the display (decreasing the meter display). The meter image 120AK012 is a bar-shaped meter, and the meter display is displayed in a full state (all black in the figure) when the button notice starts, and the meter display decreases from the left as time passes (in the figure). Then it turns white). The meter display is emptied when the operation effective period elapses, so that the operation effective period is indicated by the length of the meter display.

  Note that the operation promotion image 120AK010 shown here is an example, and any image may be used as long as it indicates the operation valid period while prompting the player's operation. For example, a scale may be provided on the meter image 120AK012, a numerical value may be displayed, or a clock-type meter may be used.

  If the push button 31B is not pressed after the button notice starts, the meter display in the meter image 120AK012 decreases as time passes, as shown in FIGS. 23-1 (C) and (D). Here, when the push button 31B is pressed within the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 23-1 (E), a notice image corresponding to the effect form of the button notice (in this case, the word “heat”). Image) is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23-1 (F), the preview image is deleted and the button preview ends.

  When the push button 31B is pressed within the operation valid period, the meter display in the meter image 120AK012 becomes empty as shown in FIG. 23-1 (E ′), indicating that the operation valid period has elapsed. It is. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23-1 (F ′), the button notice ends without displaying the notice image.

  In FIG. 23A, the button notice is executed while variable display is being executed in all the decorative symbol display areas. However, some decorative symbols are stopped while the button notice is being executed. Alternatively, the button notice may be executed after some decorative symbols are stopped. When another effect (reach effect or other notice effect) is executed during execution of a button effect such as a button notice, the button effect may be interrupted by temporarily deleting the operation promotion image 120AK010.

  FIG. 23-3 (A) shows the execution rate of button notice in this embodiment. The effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the button notice and the effect mode of the button notice at the decision ratio shown in FIG. 23-3 (A) based on the variable display pattern and the display result before starting the variable display. In this embodiment, a button notice A, a button notice B, and a button notice C are provided as an effect mode of the button notice. As shown in FIG. 23-3 (A), in this embodiment, the degree of expectation such as the big hit reliability and the ratio of super reach is higher than the case where the button notice is not executed. The degree of expectation increases in the order of button notice A <button notice B <button notice C.

  FIG. 23-3 (B) shows the effect contents of the button effect in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23-3 (B), the button notice A becomes an effect mode in which a notice image “!?” Is displayed based on the operation of the push button 31B after the operation promotion effect is executed. Yes. The operation valid period in the button notice A is 3 seconds after m seconds from the start of change. The button notice B is an effect mode in which a notice image “chance” is displayed based on the operation of the push button 31B after the operation promotion effect is executed. The operation valid period in the button notice A is 3 seconds after m seconds from the start of change. The button notice C is an effect mode in which a notice image “!?” Is displayed based on the operation of the push button 31B after the operation promotion effect is executed. The operation valid period in the button notice C is 3 seconds after the change start m seconds. Therefore, FIGS. 23-1 (B) to (C) show an example of the effect operation of the button notice C. It should be noted that m seconds after the start of change (start timing of button notice) may be determined in advance or may be changed according to a change pattern (change time). Further, the operation valid period may be determined not by the number of seconds but by the number of frames.

  It should be noted that the execution ratio of the button notice and the contents of the effects are merely examples, and changes and effects patterns can be increased or decreased without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the effect mode of the button notice may be different depending on the game state and the effect mode.

  FIG. 23-2 is an example of the effect operation of the mode selection effect of the feature 120AK. FIG. 23-2 (A) shows that 15 rounds in the big hit gaming state are started in the image display device 5. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23-3 (B), in the 15 rounds in the big hit gaming state of 16 rounds (the round before the final round), the probability change state (or the controlled state after the jackpot gaming state is finished) (or A mode selection effect capable of selecting the effect mode in the (short time state) is executed. Here, as the effect mode in the probability changing state, the normal mode and the one notification with a high execution frequency of the one notification notification effect (the jackpot confirmation notification) for notifying that the big hit is made during variable display than the normal mode are confirmed. Mode.

  As shown in FIG. 23-2 (B), when 15 rounds in the big hit gaming state are started, the operation promotion image 120AK010 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the mode can be selected by pressing the push button 31B. “Push mode selection” is displayed, and images indicating “normal mode” and “single notification mode” indicating selectable modes are displayed. In FIG. 23B, the image indicating “normal mode” is enlarged and surrounded by a thick frame (highlighted), and “normal mode” is selected. .

  When the push button 31B is pressed here, as shown in FIG. 23-2 (C), an image indicating “one notification mode” is highlighted, and “one notification mode” is selected. It should be noted that the operation for selecting the effect mode can be performed any number of times during the 15th round. Then, as shown in FIG. 23-2 (D), the effect mode selected at the end of the 15th round is confirmed.

  In the mode selection effect, since the end of the 15th round is the condition for the effect, the operation effective period due to the passage of time is not predetermined. Therefore, the same operation promotion image 120AK010 as that of the button notice is used, but the meter image 120AK012 in the operation promotion image 120AK010 remains full and does not change (FIGS. 23-2 (B) to (D)). . In this way, by changing the display mode of the meter image 120AK012 depending on the type of button effect, it is not necessary to provide a plurality of operation promotion images, and the data capacity can be reduced. Moreover, the operation effective period can be suitably notified by changing the display pattern of the meter image depending on the type of button effect.

  In addition, the round in the big hit gaming state is the earlier of the timing of the elapse of a predetermined period from the start of the round and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening reaches the predetermined number. Therefore, it is difficult to specify the operation valid period at the start of the round.

  When the 15th round is completed, as shown in FIG. 23-2 (E), the notification of the confirmed effect mode (here, “one notification mode”) is executed along with the notification of the end of the 15th round. At the end of the 15th round, a flag that can determine the effect mode selected in the mode selection effect is set, and after the big hit gaming state ends, the effect mode corresponding to the flag is controlled.

  In the single notification mode, the execution ratio of the single notification effect that is executed at a predetermined rate during variable display when the variable display result is a big hit may be set higher than in the normal mode. The single announcement effect may not be executed in the normal mode. The single notification effect may be executed only when the probability variation state is set, or may be executed at a predetermined rate even in the non-probability variation state or the short time state. You may change the production | presentation aspect of one notification effect according to a game state.

  In this embodiment, the mode selection effect is executed in 15 rounds (round before the final round) in the big hit game state of 16 rounds, but the mode selection effect is performed in any round in the big hit game state. May be executed.

  For example, when the probability variation state (or time-short state) ends based on the number of fluctuations and becomes the normal state, the effect mode selected in the probability variation state (or time-short state) may be taken over in the normal state. In addition, the effect mode in the normal state can be selected, and the effect mode may be taken over in the probability variation state or the short time state. In this case, even in the same effect mode, the effect mode may be varied depending on the gaming state.

  FIG. 23-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a button notice execution process for executing a button notice related to the feature 120AK. The button notice execution process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display effect process in step S172 when it is determined to execute the button notice. In the button notice execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the button notice start timing (step 120AKS001). In this embodiment, in step 120AKS001, it is only necessary to determine whether or not it is the start timing of the button notice from the timer value for effect control and the effect control data for button notice.

  If it is the start timing of the button notice (step 120AKS001; Yes), the operation promotion effect in the button notice is started (step 120AKS002). In step 120AKS002, control for starting display of the operation promotion image 120AK010 as shown in FIG. 22-1 (B) is executed. In step 120AKS002, an operation promotion effect execution flag indicating that the operation promotion effect is being executed is set.

  When it is not the start timing of the button notice (step AKS001; No), after executing the process of step S120AKS002, it is determined whether or not the operation promotion effect is being executed (step 120AKS003). Whether or not the operation promotion effect is being executed may be determined based on whether or not the operation promotion effect executing flag is on. If the operation promotion effect is not being executed (step 120AKS003; No), the button notice execution process is terminated.

  If the operation promotion effect is being executed (step 120AKS003; Yes), control for updating and displaying the meter image 120AK012 of the operation promotion image 120AK010 in accordance with the remaining operation valid period is executed (step 120AKS004). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a pressing operation on the push button 31B has been detected (step 120AKS005).

  When a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS005; Yes), the operation promotion effect (display of the operation promotion image 120AK010) is terminated, and control is performed to display a notification image corresponding to the type of button notification ( Step 120AKS006). Thereafter, the button notice execution process ends.

  When the pressing operation on the push button 31B is not detected (step 120AKS005; No), it is determined whether or not the operation valid period has passed (step 120AKS007). In step 120AKS007, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period has elapsed from the timer value for effect control and the effect control data for button notice. If the operation valid period has not elapsed (step 120AKS007; No), the button notice execution process is terminated. When the operation valid period has elapsed (step 120AKS007; Yes), the operation promotion effect (display of the operation promotion image 120AK010) is ended, and the button notice execution process is ended.

  In addition, when an operation promotion effect is complete | finished in step 120AKS006 and 120AKS008, the operation promotion effect execution flag is cleared.

  FIG. 23-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a mode selection effect execution process for executing a mode selection effect according to the feature 120AK. The mode selection effect execution process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 within the big hit effect process of step S176 when there are 15 rounds in the big hit gaming state (16 round big hit). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the mode selection effect is always executed when it is 16 round big hits, but it may be executed at a predetermined rate, or the probable big hit and non-probable change as 16 round big hits. A mode selection effect may be executed only in the case of a promising big hit by providing a big hit.

  In the mode selection effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a command designating the start of 15 rounds in the big hit gaming state (16 round big hit) has been received from the main board 11 (step 120AKS011). . In step 120AKS011, it is determined whether it is the start timing of a mode selection effect by determining whether it is the start timing of 15 rounds.

  When a command designating the start of 15 rounds is received (step 120AKS011; Yes), a mode selection effect is started (step 120AKS012). In step 120AKS012, control for starting the display of the operation promotion image 120AK010 and the effect image of the mode selection effect as shown in FIG. 22-2 (B) is executed.

  After starting the mode selection effect in step 120AKS012, or when it is not the start timing of 15 rounds (step 120AKS011; No), it is determined whether or not a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS013).

  When a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS013; Yes), control for switching and displaying the currently selected effect mode is performed (step 120AKS014). In step 120AKS014, as shown in FIGS. 23-2 (B) and (C), control is performed to switch the image in the effect mode that is highlighted. And the mode flag for determining the selected production mode is switched (step 120AKS015).

  When the pressing operation to the push button 31B is not detected (step 120AKS013; Yes) or after the processing of step 120AKS015 is executed, a command for designating the end of 15 rounds in the big hit gaming state (16 round big hit) 11 is judged (step 120AKS016). In Step 120AKS016, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the mode selection effect by determining whether it is the end timing of 15 rounds.

  When a command designating the end of 15 rounds is received (step 120AKS016; Yes), display of the operation promotion image 120AK010 and the effect image of the mode selection effect is ended, and control for ending the mode selection effect is executed. (Step 120AKS017). Thus, the mode selection effect does not end with the passage of time, but ends when a command is received from the main board 11. The end condition of the mode selection effect is not limited to receiving a processing command from the main board 11, but a command or signal on the effect control board 12 side (for example, a command for displaying an image on the image display device 5, It may be established by transmission / reception of a signal or the like.

  And the control which alert | reports that selection of the production | presentation mode according to a mode flag was confirmed is performed (step 120AKS018). In step 120AKS018, as shown in FIG. 22-2 (D), for example, the control for notifying that the 15th round is completed and notifying that the selected production mode has been executed is executed.

  If it is not the end timing of 15 rounds (step 120AKS016; No), or after finishing the processing of step 120AKS018, the mode selection effect execution processing is ended.

(Modification)
This feature is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and additional features may be added. Further, the configurations described in the above embodiments are not all indispensable configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this characteristic part and another characteristic part suitably.

  As a button effect for operating the push button 31B, a button effect other than the button notice and the mode selection effect described above may be executed. For example, during the period from the start to the end of the variable display, a button hitting advance notice that allows the push button 31B to be operated a plurality of times may be executed. Such button hitting advance notice may be executed in addition to the button effect of the above embodiment, or may be executed instead of the mode selection effect.

  FIG. 23-6 is an example of the effect operation of the button hitting advance notice in a modification of the feature 120AK. FIG. 23-6 (A) shows a state before the decorative display is started in which the decorative symbols are stopped in the combination of the lost symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the button hitting notice and the effect mode based on the display result and the variation pattern when the variable display is started. When it is decided to execute the button continuous hitting notice, as shown in FIG. 23-6 (B), an operation promotion image 120AK010 for prompting the pressing operation of the push button 31B at the start of variable display is displayed.

  In the button repeated hitting notice in the feature 120AK, the period from the start to the end of the variable display is the operation effective period, and the notice indicating the degree of expectation in response to a plurality of pressing operations on the push button 31B within the period. An image is displayed. However, the upper limit number of operation receptions is determined in advance. In the button hitting advance notice, the operation effective period is from the start to the end of the variable display, and when the operation effective period is indicated by the meter image 120AK012, the fluctuation time can be roughly estimated by the decreasing speed of the meter display. As the variation pattern with high expectation level, the reach production or super-ream for super reach is executed, the variation time becomes longer. Therefore, when the operation effective period is indicated by the meter image 120AK012, an approximate expectation degree is estimated at the time of starting the fluctuation due to the decreasing speed of the meter display. Therefore, in the button hitting advance notice of this modification, as shown in FIG. 23-6 (B), the meter image 120AK012 is not changed while being full. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from guessing the degree of expectation before the degree of expectation is shown by operating the push button 31B in the button hitting advance notice.

  As described above, the expectation such as the big hit reliability differs depending on the length of the operation effective period, and the button effect that does not change the meter image 120AK012 is also referred to as a specific operation effect. On the other hand, the button effect (for example, the button notice in the above embodiment) indicating the operation effective period by the meter image 120AK012 is also referred to as a predetermined operation effect. As a button effect in which the operation effective period is determined, another predetermined operation effect (for example, an effect in which the degree of expectation such as jackpot reliability does not change depending on the length of the operation effective period) may be executed.

  When the push button 31B is pressed, as shown in FIG. 23-6 (C), a preview image (here, a character image “!?”) Selected according to the display result and the variation pattern is displayed. Is done. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23-6 (D), the notice of button stroke continues without the notice image being erased.

  Further, when the push button 31B is pressed, as shown in FIGS. 23-6 (D) to (I), a preview image (“!?” Or “heat” corresponding to the lottery result for each press operation is displayed. Character image) is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 23-6 (D) to (I), the button hitting notice continues not only during variable display of all decorative symbols but also after some symbols stop or during reach production. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23-6 (H), when the display result (here, the big hit combination) is derived and displayed and the variable display is finished, the operation promotion image 120AK010 or the notice image is deleted and the button repeated notice is finished. .

  FIG. 23-7 (A) shows the execution ratio of the button hitting advance notice and the determination ratio of the number of possible hits in this modification. The production control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of the button stroke notice and the number of times that the button can be repeatedly hit at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23-7 (A) based on the variable display pattern and the display result before starting the variable display. decide. In this modified example, when the button hitting advance notice is executed, the number of possible hits is determined as 5, 10, or 15 times. If the push button 31B is pressed during the execution of the button hitting advance notice, the notice image is displayed if the number of hits is within this number. As shown in FIG. 23-7 (A), in the present modification, expectations such as the big hit reliability and the ratio of super reach are higher than those in the case where the button hitting advance notice is not performed. In addition, the higher the number of possible hits, the higher the degree of expectation. In addition, you may make it alert | report by the image display apparatus 5 grade | etc.

  FIG. 23-7 (B) shows the contents of the effect of the button hitting advance notice in this modification. As shown in FIG. 23-7 (B), the button hitting advance notice is an effect form in which a notice image is displayed every time the push button 31B is operated after the operation promotion effect is executed. The operation effective period in the button hitting notice is from the start of change (reception of a command specifying start of change) to the stop of change (reception of a command specifying stop of change).

  FIG. 23-7 (C) shows the display ratio of the preview image displayed when the push button 31B is operated in the button continuous hitting notification in this modification. In this modification, the first image “!?”, The second image “chance”, and the third image “heat” are provided as the preview images. In the case where the button hitting advance notice is being executed, if the number of operations on the push button 31B is within the number of possible repeated hits, any notice is given at the rate shown in FIG. An image is displayed. As shown in FIG. 23-7 (C), in this modification, the degree of expectation such as the big hit reliability and the ratio of super reach when each notice image is displayed is as follows: first image <second image <third. It is higher in the order of images. As shown in FIGS. 23-7 (A) and (C), when the ratio of jackpot reliability and super reach is high, the number of possible repeated hits is likely to increase, and a highly anticipated notice image is likely to be displayed. Yes. By doing in this way, a player's active operation can be encouraged.

  It should be noted that the execution ratio of the button hitting notice and the contents of the effects are merely examples, and can be changed and the effect patterns can be increased or decreased without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Further, the effect mode of the button hitting notice may be different depending on the game state and the effect mode.

  In the case where the button repeated hitting notice is executed in a variable display with pseudo-ream, the button hitting notice may be executed during the initial change and the re-change. In this case, the possible number of repeated hits may be increased for each re-variation. In the case of notifying the possible number of consecutive hits, the player's expectation can be enhanced by increasing the number of possible consecutive hits for each re-variation. In addition, a notice image with a higher expectation may be displayed more easily as the number of pseudo consecutive times is larger.

  In addition, when the number of times of continuous hitting is reached, the button continuous hitting notice may be ended, or a predetermined effect image (an image indicating that the operation is not possible, a notice image displayed last, etc.) is displayed. It may be. Further, after any of the notice images is displayed, the notice image having a lower expectation than the notice image may not be displayed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrusted by displaying the low-expected announcement image after the high-expected announcement image is displayed.

  FIG. 23-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a button continuous hitting notice execution process for executing a button continuous hitting notice related to the feature 120AK. When it is determined that the button repeated hitting notice execution is executed, the button control hitting notice execution process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display effect process in step S172. In the button continuous hitting notice execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a command designating the start of variation has been received from the main board 11 (step 120AKS021). In step 120AKS021, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the button continuous hitting notice by determining whether it is a change start timing.

  When a command designating the start of variation is received (step 120AKS021; Yes), a button hitting advance notice is started (step 120AKS022). In Step 120AKS022, control for starting the operation promotion image 120AK010 as shown in FIG. 23-6 (B) is executed.

  After the button continuous hitting notice is started in step 120AKS022 or when it is not the start timing of the button continuous hitting notice (step 120AKS021; No), it is determined whether or not a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS023).

  When a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS023; Yes), a preview image to be displayed at a ratio shown in FIG. 23-7 (C) is determined according to the display result and the variation pattern (step 120AKS024). Then, control for displaying the determined preview image is executed (step 120AKS025).

  Whether or not a pressing operation to the push button 31B is detected (step 120AKS024; Yes), or after executing the processing of step 120AKS025, whether or not a command designating change stop (design determination) has been received from the main board 11 Is determined (step 120AKS026). In Step 120AKS026, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the button continuous hitting notice by determining whether it is a fluctuation stop timing.

  When the command for designating the variable stop is received (step 120AKS026; Yes), the display of the operation promotion image 120AK010 and the notice image of the button hitting advance notice is finished, and the control to end the button hitting notice is executed (step 120AKS027). As described above, the button hitting advance notice does not end with the passage of time, but ends when a command is received from the main board 11.

  When it is not the time to stop the fluctuation (step 120AKS026; No), after the process of step 120AKS029 is terminated, the button repeated hitting notice execution process is terminated.

  In the above-described embodiment or modification, in addition to prompting the player's operation by displaying the operation promotion image 120AK010 on the image display device 5, a lamp or LED is provided in the push button 31B to push as an operation promotion effect. An effect of turning on the lamp in the button 31B may be executed. In this case, the lighting pattern of the lamp may be common regardless of the type of button effect. In this way, the lamp control data can be shared, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  A button effect whose operation valid period is not predetermined, such as the mode selection effect of the above embodiment and the button repeated hitting notification of the modified example, may be terminated upon the progress of effects other than the button effect. For example, among the button effects whose operation valid period is not predetermined, the button effects that are executed during the fluctuation may end when the reach state is established, the execution of the pseudo-ream, the development of super reach, etc. Good. Among button effects for which the operation valid period is not set in advance, the button effects that are executed during the big hits are triggered by the promotion of the number of rounds, the promotion from non-probable big hits to probable big hits, winning in specific areas within the big prize opening, etc. You may make it complete | finish. In such a button effect in which the operation valid period is not determined in advance, the meter image 120AK012 may be set to remain full. Further, the button effect may be interrupted by the progress of the effect other than the button effect as described above, and the button effect may be resumed after the effect ends.

  In the embodiment and the modification of the feature 120AK, the push button 31B is employed as the operation unit. However, in the operation effect that operates the stick controller 31A and other operation units, the operation promotion image (operation unit) of the present invention is used. And an image in which the operation valid period is integrated may be adopted. That is, the push button 31B of the embodiment or modification of the feature 120AK may be replaced with another operation means, and the button effect may be replaced with another operation effect.

(Explanation of means related to the feature 120AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature 120AK is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player;
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the display of the operation promotion display (for example, operation promotion image 120AK010) that promotes the operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display includes at least an operation display unit (for example, a button image 120AK011) and an auxiliary display unit (for example, a meter image 120AK012) in a mode related to the operation unit,
The display control means includes
When displaying the operation promotion display, if an end time of an effective period of operation for the operation means is set, the effective display period can be changed by displaying the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit in a variable manner. The operation promotion display can be displayed in a first display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-1) that suggests
When the operation promotion display is displayed, if the end time of the effective period of the operation with respect to the operation means is not set, the second display pattern is displayed without changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The operation promotion display can be displayed in (for example, FIG. 23-2).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the effective period.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display control means may end the display of the operation promotion display in the second display pattern when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the end of 15 rounds).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably control the display period of the operation promotion display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The predetermined condition may be satisfied when the display control unit receives predetermined information (for example, a command specifying that 15th round is to be ended).
According to such a configuration, the control burden on the display control means can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the operation promotion display is displayed in the second display pattern, the operation with respect to the operation means becomes effective a plurality of times (for example, FIG. 23-2).
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the operation promotion display is displayed in the first pattern, and when the operation promotion display is displayed in the second pattern, the lighting mode of the lamp related to the operation means is made common. May be.
According to such a configuration, the capacity of the control data can be reduced.

(6) Other gaming machines according to the present invention are:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player;
Display control means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for controlling the display of the operation promotion display (for example, operation promotion image 120AK010) that promotes the operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display includes at least an operation display unit (for example, a button image 120AK011) and an auxiliary display unit (for example, a meter image 120AK012) in a mode related to the operation unit,
A specific operation effect (for example, a button hitting advance notice) having a different ratio that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player depending on the length of the effective period of the operation on the operation means can be executed,
The display control means includes
When displaying the operation promotion display in association with execution of a predetermined operation effect (for example, button notice) different from the specific operation effect, the operation means is displayed by changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The operation promotion display can be displayed in a first display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-1) that suggests an effective period of operation for
When the operation promotion effect is displayed with the execution of the specific operation effect, the operation promotion is promoted with a second display pattern (for example, FIG. 23-6) displayed without changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The display can be displayed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the ratio at which the quantitative display is controlled to be in an advantageous state depending on the degree of change from being estimated.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Setting means that can be set to any setting value (for example, any one of setting values 1 to 3) among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the setting change process in step Sa13) )When,
Numerical value display means for changing and displaying numerical values (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a counting effect);
Specific effect execution means (for example, an effect for executing a specific effect) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, FIGS. 22-11 (G)) when the numerical value displayed by the numerical value display means becomes a specific value (for example, “0”). A control CPU 120),
The numerical display means
When displaying the numerical value after changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-11) and when displaying the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, FIG. 22-12) There is,
The more favorable the set value is for the player, the higher the ratio of ending the display of the numerical value before changing the numerical value to the specific value (for example, the higher the set value at 110 AKS003, the higher the count value “0”). Is difficult to decide).
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

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 capable of playing a game,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Display control means for controlling display of an operation promotion display for promoting an operation on the operation means,
The operation promotion display is composed of at least an operation display unit of an aspect related to the operation means, and an auxiliary display unit,
The display control means includes
When displaying the operation promotion display, if an end time of an effective period of operation for the operation means is set, the effective display period can be changed by displaying the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit in a variable manner. The operation promotion display can be displayed in a first display pattern that suggests
When the operation promotion display is displayed, if the end time of the effective period of the operation with respect to the operation means is not set, the second display pattern is displayed without changing the quantitative display on the auxiliary display unit. The gaming machine can display the operation promotion display.

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