JP2019170454A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing deterioration in amusement properties of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a specific performance while executing a series of performances. The game machine can execute a suggestive performance that suggests whether or not to display a second specific display after a first specific display is displayed before the specific performance is executed. By this configuration, it is possible to prevent deterioration in amusement properties of a game during a period from the start of execution of a series of performances until before the specific performance is executed without fixing an execution timing of the suggestive performance that suggests whether or not to display the second specific display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-11

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of notice effects are executed that cause the player to expect the display result to be in a specific display mode.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that notifies a player of a noticeable timing by making it possible to visually recognize whether or not a specific effect is performed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2015-136430A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the game entertainment at a timing other than the notification timing is lowered.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can prevent the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of executing a specific performance during a series of performances (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.)
Specific display means capable of displaying the second specific display after displaying the first specific display (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for performing the second specific display);
A suggestion effect that suggests whether or not to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display can be performed before the specific effect is executed. Production control CPU 120 etc.),
It is characterized by providing.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest from the start of execution of a series of effects until before the specific effects are executed.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
There are a plurality of types of specific effects executed during the execution of the series of effects (for example, types A to C).
The specific display means can display a plurality of types of the second specific display according to the type of the specific effect to be executed (for example, any two types of combinations corresponding to “Type A” to “Type C”). 2nd specific display etc.),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
There are a plurality of types of productions (for example, Super Reach A to Super Reach C), and the types of the specific productions that are executed differ depending on the types of the productions that are executed (for example, Super Reach A is executed). A specific effect of type A is executed in the case of
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect a plurality of times during execution of the series of effects (for example, the suggestion effect is performed a plurality of times during one super reach reach effect),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
There are a plurality of timings at which the specific effect is executed after the second specific display is displayed (the execution timing of the specific effect corresponding to the second specific display depends on the timing at which the corresponding second specific display is displayed). Multiple timing etc.),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

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 flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of execution setting processing, such as specific production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution presence or absence of specific production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the kind of specific production to perform. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the presence and kind of a 2nd specific display. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution presence or absence of suggestion production. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart in case a specific production etc. are performed. It is a figure showing an example of an effect operation in the case where a specific effect or the like is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of a timing chart in case the 1st suggestion effect is made into a failure aspect, and the 2nd suggestion effect is made into a success aspect. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart in case a specific production is performed twice during the reach production of one super reach. 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 121IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 121IW. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process and a setting change process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed at the time of power activation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an initial appearance determination table.

(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 big prize opening door opens the big winning opening, and 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 start opening (first start winning opening, second start winning opening) is also referred to as start 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 a 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 passing 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 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 set. 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 release 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. 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 variable display of decorative symbols to the end thereof, the variable display mode of decorative symbols may be a predetermined reach (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . A part or all of the RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which stored contents are 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 been turned on after entering, and the like are transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state and the measured elapsed time. 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 during 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 to execute 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 predetermined operation confirmation is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The ending effect process of 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.

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

(Explanation regarding feature 006AK)
Next, the characteristic part 006AK of this Embodiment is demonstrated. In the characteristic portion 006AK, the specific effect can be executed during the reach effect of the super reach. There are a plurality of types of specific effects, which are a kind of notice effects that give notice of the jackpot reliability in variable display during execution. In the characteristic portion 006AK, a suggestion effect suggesting whether to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display is executed before the specific effect is executed. The second display is a display for notifying the player of the types of specific effects that can be executed. In addition, even if it is a case where a 2nd display is performed, a specific effect may not be performed. Hereinafter, the characteristic portion 006AK having such characteristics will be described in detail.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process executed by the feature unit 006AK. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 performs a process of determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8-2 shows an example of the variation pattern in the embodiment of the characteristic portion 006AK. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern is converted into a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), depending on whether the determination result of the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the fluctuation pattern determination disturbance Numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the numerical value MR3 are the variation pattern PA4-1, variation pattern PB4-1, variation pattern PB4-2, variation pattern PB4-3, and variation pattern PC1-1 to variation pattern PC1-3. Assigned to one.

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the decision values are changed so that the ratio determined for each fluctuation pattern differs depending on which of the big hit types is decided. There is a part assigned to the pattern. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the determination values for the change pattern PA4-1, change pattern PB4-1, change pattern PB4-2, and change pattern PB4-3 The assignment is different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, a decision value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, no decision value is assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprising”, the decision values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation pattern PA4-1 and the variation pattern PB4. No determination value is assigned to -1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and fluctuation pattern PB4-3. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, more determined values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 indicating the fluctuation pattern of normal reach than in the case of “probability change”. . Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the jackpot type will be “probability change” is higher than “non-probability change”, so that the player can be expected and Interest can be improved. In addition, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. However, the variation pattern PB4-3 performing the reach effect of Super Reach A, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (see the variation time in FIG. 8-2) than the variation pattern PB4-2. Assigned.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 8A (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. Is selected and set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8C is used as a use table for determining any one of the variation patterns. 132C is selected and set (step S268). Further, for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is ON, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the time reduction control is performed in the game state in the probability changing state or the time reduction state.

  When the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 8C is determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lose”, the variation pattern is changed to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, the determined values are varied so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state. Note that the loss variation pattern determination table 132C is more than the determination value assigned to the variation pattern for performing the reach of super reach, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 8-3 (A). Are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation level that is a big hit is high. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. The variation pattern PB2-2 for performing the reach effect is more suitable for the variation pattern PB2-3 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A than the variation pattern PB2-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (FIG. 8- The decision value is assigned so as to be smaller. Therefore, the higher the expectation of a big hit is, the more the reach effect of super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the type of reach performance to be executed, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 8A, for example, based on numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation or the like, By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in the usage table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S272). Here, in the process of step S272, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR3 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module.

  When the jackpot flag is on, table data corresponding to the jackpot type identified by the processing in step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S272, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach”. That is, the process of step S272 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S273, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. Settings for starting the change of the special symbol are performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S274). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S275). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The change pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S275, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the gaming state is output as an effect control command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 8D is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the feature unit 006AK. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, to display the special figure display result as “lost”. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the decision table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After performing the process of step S524 or S527, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is a super reach variation pattern (step S528). In the process of step S528, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the pattern is a super reach variation pattern by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is determined in step S528 that the pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect execution setting process for executing a specific effect or the like (step 006AKS001). The specific effect execution setting process in step 006AKS001 is a process for performing execution setting for the specific effect, execution setting for the first specific display, and the second specific display.

  FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step 006AKS001 in FIG. 8-4 as the specific effect execution setting processing. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the specific effect according to the variable display result according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. The presence / absence of the performance is determined (step 006AKS002). The effect control CPU 120 may acquire the variable display result with reference to the variable display result notification command included in the effect control command at the time of starting winning.

  FIG. 8-6 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining whether or not to execute a specific effect. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, “executed” for executing the specific effect and “not executing” for not executing the specific effect are set to have different determination ratios depending on the variable display result. Yes. As shown in FIG. 8-6, in this embodiment, the case where the specific effect is executed is set to be more likely to be a big hit than the case where the specific effect is not executed. When it is determined that “no execution” is performed without executing the specific effect, the specific effect is not executed, and the super reach effect corresponding to each variation pattern of the super reach A to C is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 8-5, after executing the processing of step 006AKS002, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the specific effect is executed in step 006AKS002, that is, whether or not the specific effect is executed (step 006AKS003). ).

  When the specific effect is present (step 006AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the specific effect to be executed according to the variation pattern according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-7 (step 006AKS004).

  FIGS. 8-7 is a figure which shows the example of determination of the kind of specific production to perform. In the characteristic portion 006AK, as shown in the figure, the specific effects of “type A” to “type C” are set to have different determination ratios according to the variation pattern (according to the type of super reach). . As shown in the figure, in the feature portion 006AK, an example in which the type of specific effect executed according to the type of super reach is fixed. For example, in the case of the variation pattern of super reach A, “ Although the “type A” specific effect is easy to execute, the “type B” and “type C” specific effects may be executed (the same applies to other variation patterns). As described above, in this embodiment, super reach B has a higher expectation of being a big hit than super reach B than super reach B. Therefore, the degree of expectation increases in the order of “type C” <“type B” <“type A”.

  The specific effect of “type A” in this embodiment is executed at the timing of deriving the display result (the final stage of variable display) after the reach effect is executed, and whether or not the display result is “big hit”. Is a presentation effect (decision button specific production) in which the displayed button display is displayed in a mode different from the mode of the normal production. 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”. The specific effect of “Type B” is that in the so-called dialogue notice that speaks words, such as when two characters appear and have a conversation, the content and color of the words displayed are the same as those in the usual dialogue notice. It is an effect (line notice specific effect) that is displayed in an aspect different from the aspect. The specific effect of “type C” is, for example, in a so-called cut-in notice in which a predetermined character image is largely cut into the screen, so that the color of the displayed character is different from that in the normal cut-in notice. It is an effect (cut-in specific effect) displayed according to an aspect. In addition to this, there may be specific effects of types such as “type D” and “type E”, and the specific effects of “type A” to “type C” are “decision button specific effects”, It is not limited to the notice effects such as “line notice specific effect” and “cut-in specific effect”. Other notice effects may be used, such as effects that change the display mode of the corresponding active display. In this embodiment, an example in which one type of specific effect is performed in one super reach effect (specific effect is performed once) is shown, but a plurality of types of specific effects are performed in one super reach effect. An effect may be executed (a specific effect may be executed a plurality of times). In this case, for example, not only “type A” to “type C” but also “type A and type B”, “type B and type C”, “type A and type C” are determined as the determination ratio shown in FIG. ”And“ all types ”need only be assigned a determination ratio. In this case, for example, in the case of the reach effect of Super Reach C, the type of the specific effect that is executed (the number of times) is higher than the reach effect of Super Reach A. It is only necessary to increase the types (or the number of times) of specific effects to be executed. According to this, a variation becomes abundant and a game entertainment interest can be improved. In this embodiment, an example in which three types of specific effects such as “type A” to “type C” can be executed is shown, but only one type of specific effect may be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 8-5, after executing the processing of step 006AKS004, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the presence / absence of the second specific display and the type in the case of performing the second specific display according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-8. This is determined according to the type of specific effect (step 006AKS005). As described above, the second specific display is a display for notifying the player of the types of specific effects that can be executed.

  FIG. 8-8 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining the presence and type of the second specific display. As shown in the figure, the characteristic portion 006AK has different determination ratios for “present” for performing the second specific display and “no” for not performing the second specific display depending on the type of the specific effect to be executed. It is set. As shown in the figure, the proportion of the specific effects to be executed is higher in the order of “type C” <“type B” <“type A”. As described above, since the degree of expectation increases in the order of “type C” <“type B” <“type A”, the case where the second specific display is performed is more than the case where it is not performed. Expectation is high. Further, as shown in the figure, in the case of “present” for performing the second specific display, the second specific display of any two types of combinations corresponding to “type A” to “type C” which are the types of specific effects. Whether or not to perform is determined so as to have different determination ratios depending on the type of specific effect to be executed. For example, “types A and B” shown in FIG. 8-8 can be executed with a second specific display of a type for notifying that a specific effect of “type A” can be executed and a specific effect of “type B”. It is shown that the second specific display of the type for informing this is performed.

  The example shown in FIG. 8-8 shows an example in which the second specific display of any two types of combinations corresponding to the “type A” to “type C” which are the types of specific effects is performed. In addition to this, or instead of this, the second specific display corresponding to any one type of specific effects may be performed, or notification that all types of specific effects can be performed. The second specific display of “all types” may be performed. The same applies to the case where a plurality of types of specific effects are executed (multiple times). For example, when two types of specific effects such as “type A” specific effects and “type B” specific effects are executed, the second specific display of the type corresponding to the “types A and B” specific effects is displayed. Alternatively, the “all types” second specific display for notifying that the “all types” specific effects can be performed may be performed. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, when a specific effect of type A is executed, a determination ratio is assigned to “types A and B” or “types A and C”. Is not assigned a decision rate. That is, in this embodiment, the second specific display is performed so as to always include the second specific display of the type for notifying that the specific effect of “type A” can be executed. Therefore, the reliability of the second specific display can be improved. On the other hand, a determination ratio may be assigned to “types B and C”. According to this, the second specific display of the type for notifying that the “type B” specific effect can be executed in spite of the execution of the “type A” specific effect and the “type C” specific effect. Since the second specific display for notifying that it can be executed is performed, the player can be surprised.

  Returning to FIG. 8-5, after executing the processing of step 006AKS005, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not to perform the suggested effect according to whether or not to perform the second specific display according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-9. Determine (step 006AKS006). As described above, the suggestion effect is an effect that suggests whether or not to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display.

  FIG. 8-9 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, whether or not the second specific display is performed for “execution present” for executing the suggestion effect and “no execution” for not executing the suggestion effect, that is, “present”. Depending on whether it is “None” or “None”, the decision rate is set to be different. As shown in FIG. 8-9, in this embodiment, the setting for executing the suggestive effect is higher in the case of performing the second specific display (in the case of “present”) than in the case of not performing the second specific display. Has been. As shown in the drawing, even when the second specific display is performed, a determination ratio is assigned to “no execution” in which the suggestion effect is not executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the suggestive effect may not be executed even when the second specific display is performed. Therefore, unexpectedness can be given to the player and the gaming interest can be improved. Moreover, as shown in the drawing, even if the second specific display is not performed, the suggestive effect may be executed, and in this embodiment, a so-called gusset effect can be executed. Therefore, the variation of the production becomes abundant and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 8-5, after executing the process of step 006AKS006, or when determining that the specific effect is not executed in step 006AKS003 (step 006AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display setting of the first specific display. (Step 006AKS007), the execution setting process for specific effects and the like is terminated. In Step 006AKS007, for example, the timing for performing the first specific display and the end timing may be set. In this embodiment, whether or not the specific effect is executed, whether the second specific display or the suggestive effect is executed. Regardless of the presence or absence, the first specific display is displayed immediately after the start of the reach effect of super reach. When the specific effect is not executed, the first specific display may not be displayed. Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the second specific display and the suggestive effect are not executed when the specific effect is not executed, but either or both of the second specific effect and the suggested effect are executed. May be. According to this, the variation of production can increase and it can improve game entertainment.

  Next, the timing and the example of the effect operation when the specific effect or the like is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11. FIG. 8-10 illustrates an example of a timing chart when a specific effect or the like is executed, and FIG. 8-11 illustrates an effect operation example when the specific effect or the like is executed. In addition, (T-1) to (T-6) in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11 represent the same timing. In the example shown in the figure, a reach exercise for super reach A is performed, and a “type A” specific effect (decision button specific effect) is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10, variable display is started, a reach state is established, and a super reach is developed at the timing (T-1) (see FIG. 8-11 (A)). Then, at the timing of (T-2) immediately after the development to super reach, the first specific display 006AK001 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B). Subsequently, when the suggestion effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-10, the suggestion effect indicating whether or not the second specific display is displayed is executed at the timing of (T-3). The suggestion effect in this embodiment is an effect in which a “chance” image is displayed and the first specific display 006AK001 acts on the “chance” image, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (D). When the suggestion effect is not executed, an operation is performed so that the first specific display 006AK001 disappears from the screen as it is without displaying the “chance” image as shown in FIG. To do.

  Then, when the second specific display is performed as shown in FIG. 8-10, at the timing of (T-4), as shown in FIG. A second specific display 006AK002 that notifies that the specific effect can be executed and a second specific display 006AK002 that notifies that the type B specific effect can be executed are displayed. When the second specific display is not performed, the reach effect of super reach A may be executed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (F).

  Subsequently, at the timing of (T-5) which is the execution timing of the specific effect shown in FIG. 8-10 (in this example, the execution timing of the specific effect of type A), as shown in FIG. 8-11 (G), Button display is performed in a manner different from the normal time as the decision button specific effect. In the example shown in the figure, the word “special” is displayed, and stars are displayed around the button display. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. May be displayed larger. Then, when the button operation is performed by the player and the timing of (T-6) in FIG. 8-10 is reached, the variable display result is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (H), and the variable display is ended. . Thus, in the characteristic part 006AK, the suggestion effect which suggests whether to display the 2nd specific display after displaying a 1st specific display can be performed before a specific effect is performed. In addition, as shown in the drawing, the specific effect may be executed without performing the second specific display, and according to this, the player can be surprised and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, since the example to illustrate shows the example which performs the specific effect of the type A, the example in which the suggestion effect, the 2nd specific display, and the specific effect are each performed in the timing shown to FIGS. 8-10 is shown. However, for example, when the type B or type C specific effect is executed, the timing of the suggestion effect, the second specific display, and the specific effect may be different from the type A. Even in this case, the suggestion effect may be executed at a timing before the specific effect is executed.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 006AK, the following effects can be obtained.

  The effect control CPU 120 can execute the specific effect during the reach effect of the super reach, and the suggested effect suggests whether to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display. Can be executed before it is executed. Therefore, the execution timing of the suggestion effect that suggests whether or not to display the second specific display is not fixed, and a decrease in the gaming interests from the start of execution of the reach effect of super reach until before the execution of the specific effect is prevented. be able to.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute any type of specific effects among a plurality of types A to C of specific effects, and “type A” to “type A” depending on the type of specific effects to be executed. The second specific display of any two types of combinations corresponding to “type C” is performed. According to this, the production effect can be improved and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute one of the reach effects of super reach A to super reach C. For example, when the super reach A is executed, the type A specific effect is executed. The type of the specific effect to be executed is determined according to the type of. According to this, the production effect can be improved and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Modification of feature 006AK)
In the above embodiment, an example of performing a specific effect during the reach of Super Reach has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to the reach of Super Reach. If it is during execution, it is not limited to the reach production of super reach.
In addition, for example, the specific effect in the above embodiment may be performed as the promotion effect during the big hit. In addition, for example, there may be a second specific display indicating that the state has developed into a super reach or a reach state. In that case, the suggestion effect and the second specific display may be the timing before the reach state is reached, , It may be executed at a timing before the development of super reach.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped according 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, , The feature 006AK can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of Big Bonus, Regular Bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus). The specific effect in the above embodiment during the execution of the continuous effect that spans multiple variations as a series of effects rather than the reach effect of super reach in the form of It is sufficient to run.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the specific effect was performed once during the reach effect of super reach and the suggestion effect and the 2nd specific display were performed once according to it, this is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-12, the second specific display is performed twice, and the suggestion effect is also performed twice in accordance with the second specific display. It may be performed several times during. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed once and the second specific display may be displayed twice, or the suggestion effect may be executed twice, but the second specific display may be displayed only once. The suggestion effect and the second specific display may be executed twice. The case where the second specific display is displayed by executing the suggestion effect is referred to as a success mode, and the case where the second specific display is not displayed is referred to as a failure mode. Therefore, although the suggestion effect is executed twice, when the second specific display is displayed only once, for example, the first suggestion effect may be set as the failure mode and the second suggestion effect may be set as the success mode.

  FIG. 8-12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart in a case where the first suggestion effect is a failure mode and the second suggestion effect is a success mode. The first specific display is also displayed twice in conjunction with the suggestion effect being executed twice. The execution settings for the first specific display, the suggestion effect, and the second specific display, and the execution settings for the failure mode and the success mode may be set in the specific effect execution setting process in FIG. Good. The example illustrated in FIG. 8-12 illustrates an example in which the type A specific effect is executed, as in FIG. 8-10. As shown in FIG. 8-12, the first specific display for the first time is displayed first, and then the first suggestion effect is executed (see FIG. 8-11). Since this suggestion effect is a failure mode, the second specific display as shown in FIG. 8-11 (E) is not displayed, and the “chance” image and the first specific display 006AK001 shown as they are are deleted. And as shown to FIGS. 8-12, the 1st specific display of the 2nd time is displayed, and the 2nd suggestion effect is performed after that (refer FIG. 8-11). Since the second suggestion effect is a successful mode, the second specific display is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (E). Thereafter, the type A specific effect is executed, and the variable display ends. In this way, the suggestion effect may be executed a plurality of times during the reach effect of one super reach, and according to this, the effect of the effect can be improved and the game entertainment can be improved. For example, when the suggestion effect of the success mode is performed in the first suggestion effect, the second specific display of the type for notifying that the specific effect of “type A” can be executed (FIGS. 8-11 ( The stock display indicating that the special button display shown in E) is stocked may be performed for a period until the specific effect of the type A is executed.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-12, the example in which the specific effect of type A is executed with the first suggestion effect as the failure mode and the second suggestion effect as the success mode is shown, but this is an example. . The type B specific effect is an effect (the line notice specific effect) that displays the content and color of the displayed lines in a mode different from the mode of the normal line time notice. A plurality of lines are displayed in a plurality of stages such as B and part C, respectively. Therefore, for example, the suggestion effect of each part such as from which part the color of the line is set to be different is displayed, and the suggestion effect that is performed twice is displayed as green from the line of the part A as a successful state, Furthermore, the mode may be changed in two steps, such as displaying red from the line of Part C.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example where a specific effect is performed once during the reach effect of one super reach was shown, this is an example. The specific effect may be performed a plurality of times during the reach effect of one super reach. Note that the first specific display, the suggestive effect, and the second specific display may be performed a plurality of times according to the number of executions of the specific effect. FIGS. 8-13 is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart in case a specific production is performed twice during the reach production of one super reach. In the illustrated example, the specific effect A and the specific effect B are executed, the first specific display A and the second specific display A corresponding to the specific effect A, and the first specific display B corresponding to the specific effect B and A case where the second specific display B is displayed is shown. As described above, the second specific display may not be displayed as described above, and the suggested effect may not be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-13, when the reach effect of super reach is started, two types of first specific displays such as a first specific display A and a first specific display B are displayed. And the suggestion effect that the 1st specific display A acts on a chance image is performed, and the 2nd specific display A is displayed. In this example, the second specific display A of the type for notifying that the specific effect A is performed may be displayed in stock. And the suggestion effect that the 1st specific display B acts on a chance image is performed, and the 2nd specific display B is displayed. The second specific display B is also a type of stock display for notifying that the specific effect B is executed. Thereafter, the specific effect A is executed while the second specific display B is displayed in stock. Subsequently, the specific effect B corresponding to the stock display of the second specific display B is executed, and then the variable display ends. In the example shown in FIG. 8-13, for example, the line notice specific effect is executed as the specific effect A to change the color of the line from the normal color, and the cut-in specific effect is specified as the specific effect B. The character color that is executed and displayed in the cut-in notice may be different from the normal color. As shown in FIG. 8-13, the specific effect A corresponding to the second specific display A displayed earlier is executed before the specific effect B corresponding to the second specific display B displayed later. That is, according to the timing at which the corresponding second specific display is displayed, there are a plurality of specific execution timings corresponding to the second specific display.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the specific effect to be executed is any of “type A” to “type C”, such as the second specific display of the type that notifies that the “type A” specific effect can be executed. In addition to this, for example, it is unclear which type of specific effect is executed, such as “?”, But the specific effect can be executed. The second specific display of the type for informing may be performed. According to this, a player's expectation can be improved.

(Explanation regarding feature 121IW)
Next, the feature part 121IW will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 121IW001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game board constituting a game board surface. (Gauge board) 2 (see FIG. 1) and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 121IW003 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 121IW003 includes a glass door frame 121IW003a having a glass window between a door open position where the front side of the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is opened around the left side and a door closed position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 121IW003a so that the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 121IW003a is closed.

  In addition, the gaming machine frame 121IW003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a shop clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it. The door frame 121IW003a 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 121IW201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Further, the main board 11 has a setting key 121IW051 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 (play rate) described later in the setting change state A setting changeover switch 121IW052 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 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052, is housed in the board case 121IW201 together with the main board 11, and the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 are accommodated. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed on the right side of the back surface of the substrate case 121IW201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 121IW201.

  Since the board case 121IW201 having the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 52 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 3 is closed. It is possible to operate by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. In addition, since the setting key 121IW051 requires an operation of a setting key owned by a game shop clerk or the like, only the clerk possessing the setting key can operate the setting key 121IW051. The setting key 121IW051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON / OFF switching operation described later. In addition, in this characteristic part 121IW, although the door key and the setting key illustrated the form which is a separate key, you may share with one key.

  The substrate case 121IW201 is provided with a display monitor 121IW029 and a display changeover switch 121IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 121IW029. The display monitor 121IW029 and the display changeover switch 121IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged at the upper left part of the board case 121IW201. That is, the display monitor 121IW029 and the display changeover switch 121IW030 are arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized in the board case 121IW201. Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 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 121IW003 opened. This 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 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 in this feature 121IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the gaming machine frame 3 closed. There is a possibility that the setting key 121IW051 or the setting changeover switch 121IW052 may be operated from the inside of the gaming island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in this feature 121IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-3, the right end of the outer frame 121IW001a includes a setting key 121IW051 and a setting changeover switch 52 when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed. A security cover 121IW500A that covers the right side of the substrate case 121IW201 from the back side is attached. This security cover 121IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 121IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 121IW500Ab extending from the rear end of the short piece 121IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The plate-shaped synthetic resin material has permeability. The vertical dimension of the short piece 121IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 121IW201. The security cover 121IW500A is fixed to the right end of the outer frame 121IW001a via the front end of the short piece 121IW500Aa.

  As shown in FIG. 9-2, the long piece 121IW500Ab contacts (or closes) from the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the right part of the board case 121IW201 in a state where the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed. Accordingly, the right side portion of the substrate case 121IW201 including the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For this reason, the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 cannot be operated by the long piece 121IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the state where the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is opened, the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 121IW003 to move from the long piece 121IW500Ab. By being separated, the covering state by the long piece 121IW500Ab is released, and the state becomes operable.

  In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 121IW is regulated such that the operation to the operation part including the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is regulated by the security cover 121IW500A in a state where the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed. On the other hand, while the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is opened, the restriction state by the security cover 121IW500A is released, and the operation of the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is allowed. It becomes a state.

  Since the board case 121IW201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed. The setting value cannot be changed by operating the setting key 121IW051 or the setting changeover switch 121IW052 unless a store clerk or the like of the game hall opens the gaming machine frame 121IW003 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 121IW003 is closed, for example, with other pachinko gaming machines adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, A fraudulent 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 121IW051 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Or the setting change switch 121IW052 may be manipulated to change the setting value. Therefore, when the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed, the security cover 121IW500A causes the setting key 121IW051 to change the setting. Restricted state in which operation on operation unit including switch 121IW052 is restricted By being maintained, it is possible to suitably suppress the abuse.

  Even in a restricted state where the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is closed and the right side of the back surface of the substrate case 121IW201 including the setting key 121IW051 and the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is covered by the security cover 121IW500A, Since the main board 11 and the like housed in the case 121IW201 can be seen through, it is possible to easily check the status 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 121IW, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number 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 figure display result The numerical data indicating each of 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. 9-4 and 9-5, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. 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. 9-4 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), and FIG. -4 (C) display result determination table (setting value 3), big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), small hit variation pattern determination table ( 9), a loss variation pattern determination table, a general diagram display result determination table (not illustrated), a general variation pattern determination table (not illustrated), and the like are included.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature 121IW is configured such that the winning probability (outtake rate) of the jackpot 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. In this feature 121IW, the winning probability for small hits is the same regardless of the set value.

(Display result judgment table)
FIGS. 9A to 9C 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). That is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a determination value for big hit and a determination value for small hit are set.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1 is used, when the variable special symbol designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the variable display target. If the set value is “2” or “3”, the winning combination is won with a lower probability (1/320 at non-probable change, 1/32 at probable change). On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to the small hits, and the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are “2” and “3”. It is supposed to be. 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. On the other hand, half of these determination values are set as the determination values corresponding to the small hits, so that the first special symbol is small with a higher probability (1/2) than when the first special symbol is subject to variable display. Winning is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2 is used, if the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”. Win a big hit with a higher probability (1/300 for non-probable change, 1/30 for probable change) than in some cases. On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to small hits, and the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are “1” and “3”. It is supposed to be. 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. On the other hand, since half of these determination values are set as the determination values corresponding to the small hits, there is a higher probability than when the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the set value Is won with the same probability (1/2) as when “1” and “3”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, 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”. On the other hand, some of these judgment values are set as judgment values corresponding to the small hits, and the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/99) as when the set values are “1” and “2”. It is supposed to be. 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. On the other hand, since half of these determination values are set as the determination values corresponding to the small hits, there is a higher probability than when the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the set value Is won with the same probability (1/2) as when “1” and “2”.

  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. 9-4 (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). Further, when MR1 matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (C), it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 9-4A to 9C indicate the probability (proportion) of being a big hit and the probability (proportion) of being a small 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. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, but stop in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In addition, in this example, as shown to FIGS. 9-4, although the case where the winning probability of a small hit is the same irrespective of a setting value is shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as in the case of the jackpot winning probability, the winning probability may be increased as the set value increases in the order of 1, 2, and 3. Further, in this case, the setting difference in the winning probability for the small hit may be the same ratio as the setting difference in the winning probability for the big hit. Specifically, if the winning probability per hit at the set value “1” is 1/100, the winning probability per hit at the set value “2” is designed to be 1 / 93.75, You may set so that the winning probability per small hit at setting value “3” may be 1 / 87.5.

  Further, in a gaming machine that does not provide a small hit, the configuration indicated by the feature 121IW may be applied.

  In this feature 121IW, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit using the display result determination table shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (C). The big hit determination table and the small hit determination table are provided separately, and the big hit determination is performed depending on whether the first special symbol is a variable display or the second special symbol is a variable display regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. A common table may be used, and the small hit determination may be performed using separate tables for the case where the variable special figure designation buffer is the first and the second.

  Further, in the feature unit 121IW, the case where the advantage becomes higher in the order of the setting value “1” <the setting value “2” <the setting value “3” is shown. For example, the priority ranking according to the gaming state May be configured to change. For example, it is applied to a gaming machine that is configured to be controlled to a high probability / high base state, to maintain a high probability / high base state until the next big hit, and to obtain a certain amount of prize balls in a small hit game. In this case, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-4, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, a period in which a small hit is likely to occur with a high probability of 1/2 and a winning ball is easily obtained. Therefore, unlike the other gaming states, in the specific gaming state (in this example, high probability / high base state), conversely, a big hit is unlikely to occur (high probability / high base state is likely to continue). The value “1” may be set to the highest advantage.

  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 121IW, 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. 9-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature 121IW, 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 configured to use, different tables may be provided so that the ratio of which jackpot type is determined is 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. 9-5 (A), a determination value corresponding to the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type is assigned for each set value. The ratio of the determined judgment value is shown. In other words, the ratio of which of the big hit type A to the big hit type C is determined for each set value is shown. Note that a determination value corresponding to a random number is actually assigned to a loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 and a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In order to simplify the above, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the set value is “1”, the ratio determined to the jackpot type C is high and the set value is “2”. When the ratio determined for the jackpot type B is high and the set value is “3”, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined for the jackpot type A is high.

  Here, the jackpot type in the feature section 121IW will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (B). In the feature section 121IW, a fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. It has been.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are the longest in the case of the big hit type A, then the longest in the case of the big hit type B, and the longest in the case of the big hit type C. It is set to be shorter.

  As described above, in the feature unit 121IW, when the set value is “1”, the ratio of being determined as the big hit type C is high, and therefore 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 121IW is configured such that the winning value (the payout rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of the set values “1” <“2” <“3”. 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 121IW 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, but this big hit suggestion effect is used for the fanfare period, interval period and ending. 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 121IW, 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 part 121IW, in any case 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 special number of times (100 times in this feature part 121IW). 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. This feature 121IW is configured such that the ratio of winning big hits differs for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in addition to or in place of such a configuration, the probability variation continues for each set value. You may make it a rate (renso ratio) differ.

  Also, in this feature part 121IW, there is no difference in the advantage (for example, the number of rounds in the big hit game, presence / absence of short-time control and probability variation control, the number of times of control, etc.) in the big hit type A to the big hit type C, the fanfare period, the interval Although the average period of the period and the ending period are different, for example, for each jackpot type, the number of rounds in the jackpot game, the presence or absence of short-time control and probability variation control, the number of times of control, and the advantage differ You may do it. In this case, the effect during the round may be different for each jackpot type, or may be the same regardless of the jackpot type.

  The feature unit 121IW 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 121IW, 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 121IW, 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 121IW, 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.

  Further, in this feature part 121IW, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, the more advantageous for the player (the big hit probability and the small hit probability are increased, and the big hit type C as the big hit type is easily determined). However, the present invention is not limited to this. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

  Moreover, in this feature part 121IW, while the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game itself does not change, but the present invention is not limited to this. 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 set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the big hit probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50. As a gameability (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball passes through a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 (during time-short control). Good. Furthermore, although the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the same as 1 to 3 and the game is the same, the big hit probability and the small hit probability are higher than those in the case where these set values are any one of 1 to 3. Thus, a setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4).

  Further, in this way, when the gameability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. 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.

(Small hit type judgment table)
FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), in this feature 121IW, small hit types A to C are provided as small hit types. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), in this feature 121IW, the determination ratios of the small hit types A to C are the same regardless of which of the setting values “1” to “3”.

  In addition, in this feature part 121IW, regardless of which of the small hit types A to C, the opening period and the number of opening of the big winning opening during the small hit game are the same, and the advantage degree in the game is the same. .

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

  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 “small hit”. Are prepared in advance, and a loss variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “lost”. .

(Lossing variation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram of a loss variation pattern determination table. In this feature 121IW, a period (hereinafter also referred to as a special period) from when the setting change is performed at power-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. 9-6 (A), and in the non-special period, it is shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). The variation pattern is determined using the second loss variation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 121IW, 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. 9-6 (A) and (B) is a normal reach loss or a super reach loss in the order of the setting values “1” <“2” <“3”. The determination value is assigned so that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, since the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value is suggested depending on the frequency of execution of normal reach and super reach.

  Further, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (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. 9-6 (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, normal reach loss: super reach loss balance) are different. Specifically, in the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (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. 9-6 (B), the normal reach loss is determined 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 121IW, setting suggestion effects can be executed at different ratios according to the set values. This is because the execution ratios of the normal reach loss 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 121IW 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. 9-6 (A) and (B) is used. Then, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, when the set value is set to any one of 1 to 3, a common background image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner. Note that the dedicated background image may be displayed only during the special period or the period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in a special period or a period from when the power is turned on until a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times).

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the example of the feature part 121IW. For example, a special variation pattern that suggests a set value (for example, a variation pattern in which the decorative symbol variation display mode 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. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram of a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table. In this feature 121IW, a plurality of types of non-reach losing variation patterns having different variation times are provided, and when the variation pattern is determined to be non-reach losing, it is further determined as one of non-reach losing 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. 9-6 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. 9-7, in the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table, when the set value is “1”, the ratio determined as non-reach lose C (change time of 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 121IW, when the setting value is “1”, since the ratio that is determined to be non-reach loss C is high, the fluctuation 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 121IW is configured such that the winning value (the payout rate) of the jackpot increases in the order of the set values “1” <“2” <“3”. 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 121IW is configured to have different average fluctuation times by changing the ratio of non-reach loses A to C with different fluctuation times according to the set value. 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 multiple types of variation patterns (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) are provided so that the variation time is different, it is possible to vary the display time of the decorative symbols, such as shaking display of high-speed variation display, etc. It is desirable that there is no difference in appearance.

  In addition, in the feature unit 121IW, the average variation time is configured to be different depending on the set value. However, instead of or in addition to such a configuration, a fixed decorative design (final decoration pattern (final) is used. 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 jackpot is high, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, that is, to delay the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high.

  In addition, this feature 121IW is configured so that the variation time is set for each of the non-reach loses A to C, and the ratio of the non-reach loses A to C is determined for each set value, thereby winning the big hit 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.

  In this feature 121IW, a shortening variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that of other variation patterns is provided. 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 121IW, 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 121IW, 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.

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 121IW will be described. FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9 are flowcharts showing the game control main process in the feature part 121IW. In this feature 121IW, the processing of steps IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

  When the initial setting is made, the CPU 103 waits for the activation of the effect control means for measuring the time until the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) is activated when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. A timer is set (step 121IWS003). 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 121IWS004), and checks whether the value of the production control means activation wait timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 121IWS005). If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is not 0, the process returns to step 121IWS004, and the processes of steps 121IWS004 to S005 are repeated. If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is 0, the process proceeds to step 121IWS006.

  By executing the processing of steps 121IWS003 to S005, the processing after step 121IWS006 is executed after waiting for the effect control CPU 120 to start up, and the setting value change and confirmation, RAM initialization and recovery processing, etc. are executed. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which various commands such as a set value command, an initialization designation command, and a recovery command, which will be described later, are transmitted before the production control CPU 120 is activated. Occurrence can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 103, for example, clears a factory default setting flag indicating that the factory default setting is stored in the RAM 102 (for example, this flag is cleared even if RAM clear processing 1 and 2 and recovery processing described later are executed). In step 121IWS006, it is confirmed whether or not this factory setting flag is set. do it. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a value (for example, “0” or “−”) indicating that the setting value remains unchanged from the factory is set, and the value of the setting value is set in step 121IWS006. It may be confirmed whether or not the value at the time of shipment from the factory remains the same. If the factory default setting is maintained (step 121IWS006; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  If it is not the factory default setting (step 121IWS006; Yes), that is, if the setting value has been changed at least once, the CPU 103 performs backup to the RAM 102 (backup RAM) by the same process as step S4. It is determined whether data is stored (step 121IWS007). Specifically, in step 121IWS007, 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 121IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  When backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 121IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 performs data check of the backed up data (using an error detection code) by the same process as in step S5, and the data is normal. (Step 121IWS008). In step 121IWS008, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or checksum whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping power supply. 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 121IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 121IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 checks whether or not a setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is currently being changed is set (step 121IWS009). ). If the setting changing flag is set (step 121IWS009; No), that is, if power interruption or the like occurs during the setting value change and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the process proceeds to step IWS010.

  In step 121IWS010, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 121IWS010). 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 121IW029.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWS011). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWS012). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 121IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes RAM clear 1 processing (step 121IWS014). In the RAM clear 1 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 1 process, areas other than the area for storing performance display information such as the link ratio, role ratio, and base in the storage area of the RAM 102 are cleared, and the performance display such as the link ratio, role ratio, and base is displayed. This information is not cleared but retained. In the RAM clear 1 process, the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is also cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS027.

  On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is OFF (N in Step 121IWS011), when the setting key 121IW051 is OFF (N in Step 121IWS012), or when the output signal from the clear switch is OFF ( In step 121IWS013 N), the process does not proceed to step 121IWS014, but shifts to a loop process.

  When the processing of steps 121IWS006 to S014 is executed, in this feature unit 121IW, when the backup RAM is not normal (N in steps 121IWS007 and S008), or when the setting at the time of factory shipment is left (step 121IWS006 Y), if a power interruption occurs during the setting change (step 121IWS009 Y), the setting key 121IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 121IW003 opened. On the condition that the RAM is cleared, the set value can be changed after step 121IWS027. On the other hand, unless the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is opened and the setting key 121IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, loop processing is executed, the setting value cannot be changed, and game control does not proceed.

  If the setting change flag is not set (step 121IWS009; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 121IWS015).

  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 121IW090 is on (step 121IWS016). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWS017). If setting key 121IW051 is on, CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing start command indicating that setting confirmation processing is to be started to effect control board 12 (step 121IWS018).

  Upon receiving the setting confirmation processing start command, the effect control board 12 performs control for notifying that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or predetermined from the speakers 8L and 8R). Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is caused to emit light in a predetermined manner). In this case, the presentation control board 12 may be configured such that when a presentation operation button such as the push button 31B is pressed, “maintenance mode” or the like is displayed to shift to the maintenance mode. “Maintenance mode” refers to, for example, the date / time setting of the real-time clock, the occurrence history of various errors (recording when and what type of error occurred), the setting change history (when the setting value was changed and after the change This is a mode in which the recording of setting values can be confirmed. When the setting key 121IW051 is turned off and the setting confirmation process and the setting change process are finished, the maintenance mode is also finished.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation process (step 121IWS019).

  When the setting confirmation process is completed, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 121IWS020) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped, by the same process as step S6. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing end command indicating that the setting confirmation processing has ended to the effect control board 12 (step 121IWS021). Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS034.

  On the other hand, if the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on (N in Step 121IWS016) or the setting key 121IW051 is not on (N in Step 121IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as Step S6. Thus, a recovery process (step 121IWS022) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped is performed. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production | presentation control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production | presentation control board 12 by the process similar to step S7 (step 121IWS023). Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS034.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes a RAM clear 2 process (step 121IWS024). In the RAM clear 2 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 process, the area other than the area for storing performance display information such as the link ratio, the role ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared. Information for performance display such as role ratio and base, and information on set values are not cleared but are retained.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWS025). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWS026). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 sets a setting changing flag (step 121IWS027).

  Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change process start command indicating the start of the setting change process to the effect control board 12 (step 121IWS028). Upon receiving the setting change processing start command, the effect control board 12 performs control to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is output from the speakers 8L and 8R). Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is caused to emit light in a predetermined manner).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a setting change process (step 121IWS029).

  When the setting change process ends, the CPU 103 resets the setting changing flag (step 121IWS030). In addition, CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set set value to effect control board 12 (step 121IWS031). In addition, a setting change process end command indicating that the setting change process has ended is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 121IWS032). Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS034.

  On the other hand, if the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on (N in Step 121IWS025) or if the setting key 121IW051 is not on (N in Step 121IWS026), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as Step S9. Thus, an effect control command for instructing initialization is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS034.

  In this feature 121IW, the processes of steps IWS034 to S036 are the same as the processes of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

  Next, the setting confirmation process (step 121IWS019) will be described. FIG. 9-10 is a flowchart showing the setting confirmation processing (step 121IWS019).

  In the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 first identifies a setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the identified setting value on the display monitor 121IW029 (step 121IWSA01).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWSA02). If setting key 121IW051 is on, CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWSA03). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is ON, the process proceeds to step 121IWSA02, and the processes of steps 121IWSA02 to SA03 are repeatedly executed. That is, while the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is in the open state and the setting key 121IW051 is on, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 121IW029.

  If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting check error process (step 121IWSA04). Then, the process proceeds to loop processing. In step 121IWSA04, for example, the CPU 103 transmits a command indicating that it is a setting confirmation error, and executes the setting confirmation error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by turning on an error LED on a board mounted on the gaming machine. In this example, when the setting check error process is executed, the process shifts to a loop process, so that the error state is continued until the power is turned on again and the process is not allowed to proceed.

  If the setting key 121IW051 is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWSA05). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on, the process of step 121IWSA05 is repeatedly executed. If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is in the closed state), the setting confirmation process is terminated.

  Next, the setting change process (step 121IWS029) will be described. FIG. 9-10 (B) is a flowchart showing the setting change process (step 121IWS029).

  In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first identifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the identified setting value on the display monitor 121IW029 (step 121IWSB01).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is on (step 121IWSB02). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is not on, the process proceeds to step 121IWSB05. If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is on (Y in step 121IWSB02), the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 (step 121IWSB03). For example, when “1” is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 121IW029, the display on the display monitor 121IW029 is updated to “2”, and “2” is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 121IW029. May update the display on the display monitor 121IW029 to “3”, and if “3” is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 121IW029, the display on the display monitor 121IW029 may be updated to “1”. Further, the CPU 103 stores the set value (updated set value) displayed on the display monitor 121IW0029 in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updated and stored with respect to the already stored set value) (step 121IWSB04).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the setting key 121IW051 is on (step 121IWSB05). If the setting key 121IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on (step 121IWSB06). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is ON, the process proceeds to step 121IWSB02, and the processes of steps 121IWSB02 to SB06 are repeatedly executed. That is, while the gaming machine frame 121IW003 is in an open state and the setting key 121IW051 is on, the processing of steps 121IWSB02 to SB06 is repeatedly executed.

  If the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is not on, the CPU 103 executes a setting change error process (step 121IWSB07). Then, the process proceeds to loop processing. In step 121IWSB07, for example, the CPU 103 transmits a command indicating a setting change error, and executes a setting change error notification based on the reception of the command on the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may perform error notification by turning on an error LED on a board mounted on the gaming machine. Further, in this example, when the setting change error process is executed, the process shifts to a loop process, and thereafter, the error state is continued until the power is turned on again so that the process does not proceed. In this case, since the setting changing flag is still set in step 121IWS027, after the power is turned on again, the RAM clear 1 process is executed (see Y in step 121IWS009, 121IWS014). The error state will be released. If the setting key 121IW051 is not on, the setting change process is terminated.

  FIGS. 9-11 is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed at the time of power activation. In this feature 121IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-11, when the setting key 121IW051 is on when the power is turned on (and the output signal from the door opening sensor 121IW090 is on), the clear switch is on. If so, a setting change process (step 121IWS029) is executed, and if the clear switch is OFF, a setting confirmation process (steps 121IWS015 to S017) is executed. If the setting key 121IW051 is off when the power is turned on, the initialization process (step S8) is executed if the clear switch is on, and the restoration process (step S6) is executed if the clear switch is off. Executed.

  Next, the display mode of the display monitor 121IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (A) and 9-12 (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 121IW029 ends. Note that when the big prize opening is open, such as during a big hit game or a small hit game, at the timing when the power is turned off, the supply of power to the solenoid 82 is stopped to close the big prize opening.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (C), when a game clerk or the like turns on the power while operating the clear switch (Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 121IW051 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 121IW029.

  In the state where the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 as described above, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (D), the CPU 103 detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 121IW052 by the store clerk or the like of the game hall. The numerical values displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 are sequentially updated (for example, updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 →... Each time the setting changeover switch 121IW052 is operated). Further, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 is stored (updated) in the backup area of the RAM 102.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (E), the CPU 103 causes the game monitor to flash the display monitor 121IW029 based on the setting key 121IW051 being turned OFF by the operation of the store clerk or the like of the game arcade. To the store clerk and the like that the new set value has been stored in the backup area of the RAM 102. In the illustrated example, the display monitor 121IW029 is displayed in a blinking manner, but it may be turned off.

  Further, when the reserved storage is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, the reserved storage is cleared. In addition, when the big prize opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 9-12 (A) (timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear process is executed when the setting is changed. Since the memory related to the jackpot is erased, the big prize opening remains closed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 ends the setting change process and enters a state in which a game can be performed, that is, a state in which a change display result, a jackpot type, a change pattern determination lottery, a prize ball payout, or the like can be executed.

  In the setting change process in the feature unit 121IW, the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed as the initial display displayed on the display monitor 121IW029. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As an initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 121IW029 in the setting change process, the most disadvantageous setting value for the player (“1” in the case of this feature 121IW), or the most advantageous for the player The set value (“3” in the case of this feature 121IW) may be displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-12, the setting value is displayed using the first display among the four-digit displays of the display monitor 121IW029 when the setting value is confirmed or changed. For example, the setting value may be displayed using the second and subsequent displays of the display monitor 121IW029. Further, for example, the setting value may be displayed by performing a dedicated 4-digit display on the display monitor 121IW029. In this case, for example, if the set value is “1”, the display monitor 121IW029 displays “−S−1” in four digits, and if the set value is “2”, “−S-2” is displayed on the display monitor 121IW029. The display monitor 121IW029 may display “−S-3” as a 4-digit display if the set value is “3”. Further, for example, the setting value may be displayed on all four digits of the display monitor 121IW029. For example, if the setting value is “1”, the display monitor 121IW029 displays four digits “1111”, and if the setting value is “2”, the display monitor 121IW029 displays four digits “2222”. May be.

(Special design normal processing)
Next, the special symbol normal process (step S110) in the feature unit 121IW will be described. 9-13 and FIG. 9-14 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 combined reserved memory number (the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number) (step 121IWS101). 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 confirms whether or not the second pending storage number is 0 (step 121IWS102). 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 121IWS103). If the second reserved storage number is 0, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step 121IWS104).

  By performing the processing of steps 121IWS102 to S104, in this feature 121IW, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. 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 121IWS105). 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 by 1, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 121IWS106). 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 121IWS107). 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 121IWS108). As already described, in this feature section, 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 121IWS031, but even after the power is turned on, the step 121IWS108 is sent. The set value command is transmitted every time the display of variation is started by executing the above process.

  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 121IWS031) and the set value command transmitted at the start of fluctuation (see step 121IWS108) 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.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control board 12 according to the current gaming state (step 121IWS109). 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 big hit determination module compares a predetermined big hit determination value or small hit determination value (see FIG. 9-4) with the random value MR1, and determines that the big hit or small hit is determined if they match. A program to be executed. That is, it is a program that executes processing for determining big hits and determining small hits.

  If the value of the random number MR1 does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in Step 121IWS110), the CPU 103 performs a small hit determination process (Step 121IWS111). If it is determined to be a small hit (Y in step 121IWS111), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step 121IWS112), and proceeds to step 121IWS116.

  If the value of the random number MR1 does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in Step 121IWS111), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to Step 121IWS116.

  When the value of the random value MR1 matches any one of the big hit determination values (Y in step 121IWS110), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (step IWS113). Next, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (see FIG. 9-5) to specify a type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area (“jacket type A ”,“ Big hit type B ”or“ big hit type C ”) is determined as the big hit type (step 121 IWS 114).

  Further, the CPU 103 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 121IWS115). 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 special symbol stop symbol (step 121IWS116). For example, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a special symbol stop 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. For example, when the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  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 121IWS117).

(Direction mode change process)
Next, the operation of the effect control means in this feature 121IW will be described. FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing a part of the effect control main process in the characteristic part 121IW. In this feature part 121IW, in the effect control main process, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control random number update process in step S77, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect mode change process for changing the effect mode (step 121IWS201). The process returns to step S73.

  In this feature part 121IW, it is possible to control to three types of effect modes of effect mode A to effect mode C. For example, the background screen of the image display device 5 is different depending on which effect mode is controlled, The types of characters appearing in the notice and reach effects are different. In the effect mode change process in step 121IWS201, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to change from the current effect mode to a different effect mode when a predetermined effect mode change condition is satisfied. For example, when the real-time clock is mounted on the production control board 12, the production mode may be changed based on a predetermined date or time based on the date / time information from the real-time clock. Further, for example, a lottery process based on a random number may be executed, and the presentation mode may be changed based on the decision to change the presentation mode.

  In step 121IW201, when the effect control CPU 120 changes the effect mode, for example, a flag corresponding to the changed effect mode may be set, and the flag corresponding to the effect mode before the change may be reset. For example, when the mode is changed to the production mode A, the production mode A flag may be set, and the production mode B flag or the production mode C flag before the change may be reset. For example, when the mode is changed to the production mode B, the production mode B flag may be set and the production mode A flag or the production mode C flag before the change may be reset. For example, when the mode is changed to the production mode C, the production mode C flag may be set and the production mode A flag or the production mode B flag before the change may be reset.

  The method of changing the production mode may be changed in a predetermined order, such as production mode A → production mode B → production mode C → production mode A →. You may make it change randomly from mode AC.

(Command analysis processing)
FIGS. 9-16 to 9-18 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 121IWS301). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 121IWS302). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step 121IWS303). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a set value command (step 121IWS304), effect control CPU 120 stores the set value indicated by the received set value command in the set value storage area formed in RAM 122 (step 121). 121IWS305). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a setting value command reception flag indicating that the setting value command has been normally received at least once after the power to the gaming machine is turned on (step 121IWS306).

  In this feature 121IW, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up, the set value and the set value command reception flag stored in the set value storage area are supplied to the gaming machine. Cleared when is stopped. Therefore, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, no setting value is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 122, and the processing is started with the setting value command reception flag cleared. The Since the effect control board 12 is activated in a state where no set value is stored, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the set value command even when the setting check process or the recovery process is executed. A configuration value command may be transmitted whenever the power is turned on.

  In this feature 121IW, the setting value command is transmitted when the power is turned on to the gaming machine and the setting changing process is performed. However, the setting value command is normal due to a command missing or garbled data. If it cannot be received at the same time, the process of step 121 IWS 305 is not executed, and the setting value is not stored in the setting value storage area. However, in this feature 121IW, even if the set value command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on, the set value command is transmitted for each variable display. Therefore, the processing of step 121IWS305 is performed based on the received set value command. It is executed, and the set value can be stored in the set value storage area.

  Even if the set value command is received, the set value included in the set value command may be an abnormal value. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 reads the set value command, You may comprise so that it may be determined whether the setting value contained is a normal value. For example, in this example, the setting value is configured to be set to any value from “1” to “3”, but “5” or “10” is not set and includes a value that does not have a flaw. In such a case, the setting value included in the setting value command may be determined to be abnormal. Further, for example, the effect control CPU 120 stores the set value indicated by the received set value command, and when a new set value command is received thereafter, the newly received set value command is used. It may be configured to determine that a mismatch has occurred and to determine that there is an abnormality when the indicated set value does not match the previously stored set value. Even when it is determined that the setting value included in the setting value command is an abnormal value, it is determined that the setting value command has not been received normally, and the rendering is limited according to the processing method indicated by the feature unit 121IW. You may comprise.

(Initial outcome setting)
In the feature part 121IW, when the presentation control board 12 side receives any of the initialization designation command, the command at the time of restoration, the setting change process end command, and the setting confirmation process end command from the main board 11 in the command analysis process. In the image display device 5, control for displaying a predetermined initial appearance (specifically, a combination of decorative symbols that is displayed on the image display device 5 until the first variation display is started). Perform (hereinafter also referred to as initial appearance production).

  If the received effect control command is a setting change process end command (step 121IWS307), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the set value command reception flag is set (step 121IWS308). If the set value command reception flag is set (that is, if the setting change process is executed and the set value command is normally received), the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 122. Based on the set value, the initial appearance determination table is used to determine whether the combination of an even number of initial designs (for example, “246” or “224”), which is a combination of even numbers of decorative symbols, and an odd number of decorative designs. A certain odd initial appearance (for example, “135”, “113”, etc.) and a special initial appearance that is a combination of decorative symbols including special symbols (for example, star symbols) are determined (step 121 IWS 309). . Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS314.

  FIGS. 9-19 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an initial appearance determination table. In step 121IWS309, using the initial appearance determination table shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), lottery processing based on random numbers is performed in accordance with allocation of determination values according to the setting values stored in the setting value storage area. Determine the outcome. In the initial appearance determination table shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), the ratio determined to the odd initial appearance is higher in the order of the setting value “1” <“2” <“3”. Therefore, in the image display device 5 before the game starts, if the odd initial outcome is displayed, the setting is changed, and the set value is advantageous compared to the case where the even initial outcome is displayed. It is suggested that it is set to. Also, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), the special initial appearance may be determined only when the set value is “3”. Therefore, if the special initial outcome is displayed on the image display device 5 before the game starts, it is determined that the setting change has been made and that the setting value is “3”. With such a configuration, interest can be given to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the start of the game, and a motivation for playing the game from the early hours of the business hours of the game shop can be given, which can enhance the interest.

  If the set value command reception flag is not set (that is, if the setting change process has been executed but the set value command has not been received normally due to a command being missed or garbled), the production control The CPU 120 checks whether or not the current production mode is the production mode A (step 121IWS310). Whether or not the production mode A is in effect can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the production mode A flag is set. In the effect mode A, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the set value is “1” and uses the initial output determination table shown in FIG. 9-19 (A) to determine the initial output (step 121IWS311). ). Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS314.

  When the processing of steps 121IWS310 to S311 is executed, in this feature 121IW, when the setting value command cannot be received normally and the production mode is A, the setting value which is the most disadvantageous setting The initial outcome is determined as being “1”. As shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), for the set value “1”, the ratio determined to be the odd initial outcome is the lowest, and it is not determined to be the special initial outcome. Such a configuration reduces the situation where an odd initial appearance or special initial outcome is displayed and a player is discouraged even though an unfavorable set value is set, and the game is less interesting. It is possible to prevent the deterioration of

  If it is not the production mode A, the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current production mode is the production mode C (step 121IWS312). Whether or not it is the production mode C can be determined by confirming whether or not the production mode C flag is set, for example. In the case of the effect mode C, the effect control CPU 120 determines an initial outcome using the initial appearance determination table for the effect mode C (step 121IWS313). Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS314.

  FIG. 9-19 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the initial appearance determination table for the effect mode C. As shown in FIG. 9-19 (B), in the initial outcome determination table for the effect mode C, the odd-numbered initial outcome is determined as compared with the setting value “3” that is most advantageous to the player. The percentage is low, and there is no case that it is determined as a special initial appearance.

  By executing the processing of steps 121IWS312 to S313, in this feature 121IW, when the setting value command cannot be normally received and in the production mode C, an unfavorable setting value is set. In spite of this, the odd initial appearance and special initial outcome are displayed to reduce the situation where the player is discouraged and discouraged, and the fall of interest in the game can be prevented.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the initial appearance determined in steps 121IWS309, S311, and S313 (step 121IWS314).

  On the other hand, when it is not the production mode C (that is, when the current production mode is the production mode B), the production control CPU 120 determines the initial appearance as an even initial appearance, and the image display device 5. , The control for displaying the even initial number is performed (step 121IWS315).

  When the processing of step 121IWS315 is executed, the feature unit 121IW uniformly displays the even-numbered initial outcome when the set value command cannot be normally received and in the production mode B. This can reduce the situation of disappointing the player by dismissing the odd initial appearance or special initial appearance even though an unfavorable set value is set, and prevent the interest in the game from being lowered. I have to.

  Even when the set value command is not normally received in the rendering mode B, the odd initial appearance symbols may be determined at a low rate. In this case, for example, by using a table in which the determination ratio of the odd initial appearance symbol is set to be lower overall than the setting value “1” of the initial appearance determination table shown in FIG. You may comprise so that an eye symbol may be determined.

  In this example, the case where the set value command cannot be normally received and the production mode B is shown is a case where the even initial outcome is uniformly displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. . For example, when the set value command has not been received normally and in the production mode B, the set value command such as a combination of symbols “???” cannot be normally received as the initial appearance. It may be configured to display a dedicated initial outcome. Any combination of symbols that does not suggest any setting value in any form may be displayed as the initial appearance.

  Further, the processing when the set value command cannot be received normally (or when the set value cannot be stored normally) is not limited to that shown in this example. For example, when N is determined in step 121IWS308, the setting value “1” may be stored as a default in the setting value storage area to determine the initial outcome. Further, for example, a dedicated setting value (for example, setting value “4”) indicating that the setting value command has not been received normally can be stored in the setting value storage area to determine the initial output. Also good.

  If the received effect control command is one of the initialization designation command, the command at the time of restoration, and the setting confirmation process end command (step 121IWS316), that is, if the setting change process is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 The initial appearance is determined to be the even initial appearance, and the image display device 5 performs control to display the even initial appearance (step 121IWS317). In the feature unit 121IW, when the setting change process is not executed, the initial outcome is determined to be the even initial appearance and is not determined to be the odd initial appearance. It may be determined to be either an eye or an odd initial appearance. In this case, the ratio determined according to the set value may be different.

  If the received effect control command is a RAM abnormality error notification command (step 121IWS 318), the effect control CPU 120 executes a RAM error notification (step 121IWS 319). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a character display such as “RAM error abnormality has occurred” on the image display device 5, and outputs a sound indicating a RAM error abnormality or an error sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R. Or the game effect lamp 9 or LED is controlled to emit light with a predetermined error pattern. In this case, when the RAM error abnormality notification is performed, the loudspeaker 8L, 8R outputs the sound of the maximum volume or the error sound, or the game effect lamp 9 or the LED emits light with the maximum brightness (for example, in the case of a full color LED). It is desirable to emit white light).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (effect control command for designating a variation pattern) (step 121IWS320), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command formed in the RAM. Store in the area (step 121IWS321). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 121IWS322).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (an effect control command for designating whether or not to make a big hit or whether to make a big hit, a big hit type or a small hit type) (step 121IWS323), for the production control The CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step 121IWS324).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (an effect control command for designating the display of a decorative symbol stop symbol) (step 121IWS325), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag ( Step 121 IWS 326).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (effect control command for designating the start of a jackpot game) (step 121IWS327), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 121IWS328).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game) (step 121IWS329), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 121IWS330).

  The received effect control command designates whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit pre-determined by the symbol designation command (start winning determination process (see step S101)), and whether the big hit type or the small hit type is determined (Step 121IWS331), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received symbol designation command in the first available storage area in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step 121IWS331). Step 121 IWS 332).

  If the received effect control command is a variation category command (an effect control command for designating a determination result of a variation category (variation pattern type or variation pattern) determined in advance by the start winning determination process (see step S101)) (step 121IWS333). ), The effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation category command in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command is stored among the storage areas of the start winning prize command storage area formed in the RAM (step). 121IWS 334).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step 121IWS335), the effect control CPU 120 uses the received first reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. The storage area is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored (step 121IWS 336). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 increases the hold display by one in the first hold storage display area of the image display device 5 and updates the first hold storage number display (step 121IWS337). Further, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step 121IWS338).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step 121IWS339), the effect control CPU 120 uses the received second reserved memory number addition designation command as the start winning command formed in the RAM. Of the storage areas of the storage area, the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step 121IWS 340). Further, the effect control CPU 120 increments the hold display by one in the second hold storage display area of the image display device 5 and updates the second hold storage number display (step 121IWS341). Further, the production control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step 121IWS342).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step 121IWS343), the effect control CPU 120 erases one reserved display in the first reserved memory display area of the image display device 5, and the remaining The hold display is shifted one by one, and the first hold storage number display is updated (step 121IWS344). Further, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area (step 121IWS345).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step 121IWS 346), the effect control CPU 120 erases one reserved display in the second reserved memory display area of the image display device 5, and the remaining The hold display is shifted one by one, and the second hold storage number display is updated (step 121IWS347). Further, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area (step 121IWS348).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step 121IWS349). Then, the process proceeds to step 121IWS301.

  The feature 121IW is configured not to display the odd initial number when the setting change process is not executed at the time of power-on, but may be configured to display the odd initial number. Good. Also in this case, the ratio determined for the odd initial appearance may be different according to the set value (that is, the set value may be suggested).

  Further, for example, instead of or in addition to the odd initial appearance or even initial output, an initial output that denies the possibility of a specific setting value (for example, the possibility of a setting value of 1 is denied and set) It may be determined that the value 2 or the setting value 3 is determined), an initial appearance that the specific setting value is determined, and the like may be displayed according to the setting value. For example, in the case of the setting value 1, the possibility of being the setting value 1 is denied when the specific initial appearance is displayed by preventing the setting of the specific initial appearance, and the setting value 2 or It is determined that the setting value is 3. Also, for example, only when the setting value is 3, by determining the specific initial appearance, when the specific initial appearance is displayed, it is determined that the setting value is 3. . In addition, when determining the initial appearance, it may be determined as one of these initial outcomes by lottery. In this case, the ratio determined according to the set value may be different.

(Setting suggestion production)
The feature unit 121IW is configured to be able to change the set value, and as the setting suggestion effect (setting suggestion) that suggests the set value, the above-described initial appearance effect and the setting suggestion based on the above-described variation pattern determination tendency are executed. It is configured to be possible. It should be noted that the pre-game suggestion effect that is executed before the game starts, the game suggestion effect that is executed during the game (for example, during the display of variation of the decorative pattern), and the big hit that is executed during the big hit (for example, during the big hit game) The suggestion effect may be configured to be executable. In this case, in this feature unit 121IW, the pre-game suggestion effect, the in-game suggestion effect, and the big hit suggestion effect may be executed by a plurality of types of effect modes each having different suggestion reliability. The reliability of suggestion may be different for each type. For example, the suggestion level before the game> the suggestion effect during the jackpot> the suggestion effect during the game, or the suggestion effect before the game> the suggestion effect during the game> the suggestion effect during the jackpot> Suggestion during game> Direction suggestion during jackpot> Preview suggestion before game or suggestion during jackpot> Indication suggestion during game> Preview before game suggestion Moreover, you may comprise so that the execution ratio of each setting suggestion effect can be set. For example, the administrator of the gaming machine does not execute a part of the setting suggestion effect (for example, the pre-game suggestion effect or the initial appearance effect that suggests that the setting change has been performed) or all, or the execution ratio The setting may be changed so as to be lowered (or increased). For example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and setting related to the setting suggestion effect is performed by operating an operation unit such as a push button 31B or an operation unit such as a switch provided in the gaming machine (only an administrator can operate). May be changed.

(Explanation for associating feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion 006AK and the feature portion 121IW may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. About the characteristic part combined in this way, or the individual characteristic part which is not combined, you may combine suitably a part or all of each structure regarding another characteristic part. For example, a specific effect or the like in the feature part 006AK may be executed as an example of the setting suggestion effect indicated by the feature part 121IW. Specifically, the execution ratio of the specific effect in the feature portion 006AK may be different depending on the set value. Although the execution ratio of the specific effect is common regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect and the execution ratio of the second specific display in the feature portion 006AK may be different depending on the setting value. Moreover, the kind of specific effect performed according to a setting value may differ. According to this, it is possible to collect the player's attention on the type of specific effect to be executed.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect during a series of effects,
Specific display means capable of displaying the second specific display after displaying the first specific display;
A suggestion effect that indicates whether or not to display the second specific display after displaying the first specific display, and suggesting effect execution means that can be executed before the specific effect is executed;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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