JP2019180996A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can display correspondence display of one display mode from among a normal mode and a special mode according to a degree of expectation toward control to an advantageous state, can take over and display correspondence display of a special mode over a plurality of variation displays including variation display of at least first and second pieces of special identification information (patterns γ1 to γ3), and a ratio of taking over a display mode of correspondence display over variation display from first to second special identification information is higher than a ratio of taking over a display mode of correspondence display over variation display from second to first special identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-8

Description

  The present invention can execute the variable display of the first special identification information as the special identification information and the second special identification information which is more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information, and is controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player. It relates to a possible gaming machine.

  Conventionally, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner, and the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the first special symbol, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. There is a gaming machine that has a distribution device that distributes the winnings of game balls to the starting winning opening of the first game, and displays the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the starting winning order (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that can take a corresponding display (so-called active display) corresponding to the change display over a plurality of changes (see, for example, Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3).

JP, 2014-100402, A JP 2014-233575 A JP 2014-36685 A

  However, when an effect that takes over the corresponding display over a plurality of variation displays, that is, a variation display of the second special symbol advantageous to the player and a variation display of the first special symbol unfavorable to the player, There was a risk that it would not be possible to effectively enhance the interest of

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively enhancing the interest of the game.

(1) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, second symbol) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute a variable display of a special symbol and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Corresponding display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display,
The correspondence display means includes
Depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, the normal mode and a plurality of special modes different from the normal mode (for example, green, red shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9 (E) to (H)) (It may be a display mode of any other color, shape, or pattern.)
The correspondence display of the special mode can be taken over and displayed over a plurality of variable displays including at least a variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information (for example, FIG. 8-8). Active display change effect of patterns γ1 to γ3)
The ratio of the display mode of the corresponding display from the variation display of the first special identification information to the variation display of the second special identification information is more effective than the first special identification information from the variation display of the second special identification information. Higher than the proportion of the display mode of the corresponding display over the fluctuation display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol at the time of detachment and big hit The ratio of the display mode of the active display over the special mode from green to green, green to red, and red to red is the active display from the variation display of the second special symbol to the variation display of the first special symbol. The display mode is higher than the special mode from green to green, green to red, and red to red).

  According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in the display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The gaming machine can perform a predetermined game (for example, a pachinko game) using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
A game area in which a game medium can enter (for example, a game area);
A first start area (for example, a first start winning opening 63) and a second start area (for example, a second start winning opening 64) provided in the game area, through which game media can pass;
A distribution device (for example, a distribution prize device 60) provided in the game area, for distributing game media to the first start area and the second start area;
Based on the fact that a first start condition (for example, a condition that no other variable display is executed, a condition that the game is not in a big hit game state) is established after the game medium passes through the first start area, Start the variable display of the first special identification information,
Based on the fact that a second start condition (for example, a condition that no other variable display is being executed, a condition that the game is not in a big hit gaming state) is satisfied after the game medium passes through the second start area, Start the variable display of the second special identification information,
The distribution device includes a first state in which game media flowing into the distribution device is easily distributed to the first start area (for example, a state in which the distribution member 67 is rotated counterclockwise) and the second start area. To the second state (for example, the state in which the distribution member 67 is rotated clockwise) that is easy to distribute,
First holding storage means (for example, for storing information related to the variable display of the first special identification information in which the game medium has passed through the first starting area but the first start condition is not satisfied as first holding storage information (for example, An area in which reserved storage corresponding to the first special symbol is stored in the reserved specific area of the RAM 55);
Second hold storage means (for example, for storing information related to the variable display of the second special identification information in which the game medium passes through the second start area but the second start condition is not satisfied as second hold storage information (for example, A holding area corresponding to the second special symbol in the holding specific area of the RAM 55).
The first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied in the order in which the game medium passes through the first start area and the second start area (see, for example, FIG. 8-5).

  According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in the display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The advantageous state corresponding to the variable display of the second special identification information is controlled to the advantageous state after the advantageous state rather than the advantageous state corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information. The probability that the probability is controlled to be higher than the case where the probability is controlled to the normal state is higher (for example, the second special symbol is configured to have a higher probability of variation than the first special symbol). To do).

  According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in the display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The advantageous state corresponding to the variable display of the second special identification information is more advantageous for the game medium provided to the player in the advantageous state than the advantageous state corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information. The expected value of the number is high (for example, the second special symbol is configured so that the average value of the number of rounds per jackpot is higher in the second special symbol than the first special symbol in order to increase the number of prize balls in the jackpot gaming state) .

  According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in the display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
When the display mode of the corresponding display is taken over from the variable display of the second special identification information to the variable display of the first special identification information, the second special identification information is changed from the variable display of the first special identification information. There is a higher expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state than when the display mode of the corresponding display is taken over over the variable display (for example, the active display over the variable display from the second special symbol to the first special symbol). When the special mode is taken over as the display mode, the expectation of the big hit gaming state is higher than when the special mode is taken over as the display mode of the active display from the first special symbol to the variable display of the second special symbol. It may be configured to be).

  According to such a configuration, even if the display mode of the display corresponding to the variation display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is succeeded, the expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state is high. Can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
The correspondence display means, after taking over the correspondence display of the special mode corresponding to the variation display of the second special identification information to the correspondence display corresponding to the variation display of the first special identification information, It is possible to take over the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the special identification information (for example, in this embodiment, the special mode of the active display is displayed in two stages as shown by the patterns γ1 to γ3 in FIG. 8-8. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of the active display change effect intended for the variable display of the second special symbol, it may be taken over in particular in three stages.)

  According to such a configuration, even if the display mode of the correspondence display is once taken over to the display mode of the correspondence display of the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous for the player, the player is then again Since the display mode of the corresponding display of the variable display of the second special identification information that is advantageous to the user may be taken over, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machines (1) to (6) above,
When the correspondence display is taken over, the correspondence display corresponding to the variation display is temporarily deleted at the end of the previous variation display, and the variation that has inherited the display mode at the start of the next variation display. A corresponding display corresponding to the display is displayed (for example, when moving from FIG. 8-9 (F) to FIG. 8-9 (G), after the active display of the green display mode is once erased, the red display mode is displayed. Show active display).

  According to such a configuration, the display mode of the correspondence display is displayed once again as if it disappeared, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
Takeover suggestion effect execution means (for example, a hold display change effect, an effect of displaying an additional display on hold display) that suggests that the display mode of the corresponding display is taken over by the corresponding display means (for example, Production control CPU 120. As shown in Fig. 8-9, the hold display changed to the special mode blinking in white by the hold display change effect is changed to the active display of the special mode. The active display corresponding to the variable display is taken over.

  According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be enhanced by the takeover suggesting effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a holding / active display related process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a pending | holding display change mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an active display change mode determination table. It is a screen transition diagram showing an example of the flow of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. It is a display screen figure which shows the modification of a hold display. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot type in a special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st holding | maintenance display and a 2nd holding | maintenance display. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot type in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. 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 the content of various jackpots. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit A), (B) is the explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit B, big hit C), (C) FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a display monitor, (C) is explanatory drawing of the display content. It is a time chart which shows the display time of the item displayed on a display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. (A) is a flowchart which shows a RAM clear process, (B) is the schematic of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor at the time of a cold start, (B) shows the display mode of the display monitor at the time of resetting from the occurrence of a set value abnormality error or power failure during setting change FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus in execution of a setting change process, a hold display apparatus, a right-handed lamp, and a round indicator, and (B) is at the time of the occurrence of a setting value abnormality error, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus at the time of returning from the electric power interruption in the setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop start process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop end process in the characteristic part 10F.

(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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side 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 are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. Special symbols include numbers indicating "0" to "9"
It is represented by a lighting pattern such as “-”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 (also referred to as “gate”) through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the case of “probable big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After 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, one variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect 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.

  A board other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 is also referred to as a sub board. 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, the 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, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interrupt, 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 device 6B based on “per-game” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of ordinary symbols is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display 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 in 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 special symbol process processing. 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 storage number is executed. When a start winning is generated, a display result (including a jackpot type) and a random value for determining a variation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. In addition, based on the extracted random number value, a process for pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission settings 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 are 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 executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. 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 as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the elapsed time 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 the 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 game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the probability variation state is being controlled and the end of the count-off is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

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

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state 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 has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count has reached the upper limit execution count, 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 setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing is ended.

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

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

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

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process 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 decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. Moreover, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the presentation control command etc. which were transmitted from the main board | substrate 11 are performed about the control content of presentation operation | movement using various production | presentation apparatuses.

  Following the effect control process of 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 the process 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 storage 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 to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  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 the 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 the 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 performing such effect control, 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 that the final decorative symbols are to be stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the confirmed 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 is received from the main board 11 for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. 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. It is updated to 7 ″, and the big hit effect processing is finished.

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, effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and various effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed based on the set content. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process is terminated.

(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 description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, 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, and 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 038F)
Next, the characteristic part 038F of the present embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, differences from the above-described embodiment will be described. FIG. 8A is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Referring to FIG. 8A, the variable winning ball device 6C (ordinary electric accessory) forms a third start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 8B). Since variable winning ball apparatus 6C has the same structure as variable winning ball apparatus 6B shown in FIG. 1, description thereof will not be repeated.

  The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a first start condition (first execution condition) or a second start condition (second execution condition) which is an execution condition of the variation display (for example, a game ball starts winning prize) After the first start winning port 63 as a region, or the second start winning port 64 or the third starting winning port is passed (including a winning condition), a variable display start condition (for example, holding storage) Is started when the number is not 0, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable state, and the big hit game is not executed). When the fluctuation display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed. In addition, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 63, the second starting winning opening 64, and the third starting winning opening, Storing information within a predetermined upper limit number is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold.

  The start winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 63 is called a first start winning because it triggers the change display of the first special symbol, and the start winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 64, and The start winning of the game ball to the third start winning opening may be called a second start winning because it causes a change display of the second special symbol.

  Below the image display device 5, a distribution winning device 60 having a first starting winning port 63 and a second starting winning port 64 is provided. The distribution winning device 60 is provided with a receiving port 68 through which a game ball can enter, and the gaming balls that have entered from the receiving port 68 are combined with the first starting winning port 63 and the second starting winning port 64 one by one. It is a winning device to guide.

  The distribution winning device 60 is provided with a first guiding path 65 for guiding the game ball from the first opening 61 to the first starting winning port 63 below on the left side when viewed from the front in a transparent resin case. On the right side when viewed from the front, a second guiding path 66 is provided for guiding the game ball from the second opening 62 to the second starting winning port 64 below. In the distribution winning device 60, the game ball that has entered the case through the receiving port 68 is placed at a position above the intermediate point between the first opening 61 and the second opening 62 in the case. Distributing members 67 for alternately distributing one ball at a time to the first opening 61 and the second opening 62 are provided. The sorting member 67 is provided in such a manner that a game ball that has entered from the receiving port 68 can be guided to the first opening 61 or the second opening 62.

  The distribution member 67 is provided with a first holding portion 67a and a second holding portion 67b adjacent to each other, each of which has a recess capable of holding one game ball that has entered the case through the receiving port 68. The game balls that are held are sent to the first opening 61 or the second opening 62 by a predetermined angle in the counterclockwise direction and the clockwise direction about a rotation shaft 67c provided in a direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. It is a member that can be rotated by an angle (necessary for guiding).

Such a distribution member 67 can hold the game ball received from the receiving port 68 while either the first holding unit 67a or the second holding unit 67b faces the upper receiving port 68 in a stationary state. It becomes an aspect. In the distribution member 67, when the first holding portion 67a holds the game ball, the game ball is rotated by a predetermined angle counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball, and the held game ball is sent out toward the first opening 61 to play the game. The sphere is necessarily guided to the first opening 61. As described above, when the first holding portion 67a rotates counterclockwise by a predetermined angle at which a game ball can be delivered, the second holding portion 67b can hold the game ball received from the receiving port 68. In the sorting member 67, when the second holding portion 67b holds the game ball, the game ball is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle by the weight of the game ball, and the held game ball is sent out toward the second opening 62 to play the game. The sphere is necessarily guided to the second opening 62. As described above, when the second holding portion 67b is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle at which the game ball can be discharged, the first holding portion 67a can hold the game ball received from the receiving port 68.

  With such a configuration, the game balls that have entered in the distribution winning device 60 are guided one by one alternately into the first starting winning port 63 and the second starting winning port 64 by the distributing member 67. The game ball guided to the first opening 61 is always guided to the first start winning opening 63, and the game ball guided to the second opening 62 is always guided to the second start winning opening 64. Thereby, in the distribution winning device 60, the first start winning and the second starting winning are alternately generated by the accepted game balls. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 63 is detected by the first start opening switch 22A. The game ball won in the second start winning opening 64 is detected by the second start opening switch 22B.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, since the start winning memory is used for variable display according to the winning order, the game balls are shot mainly aiming at the distribution winning device 60 as in the low base state. When the game ball enters the distribution winning device 60, the first special symbol variation display based on the first start prize and the second special symbol variation display based on the second start prize are alternately executed. Will be.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which a distribution winning device 60 that does not require a power source is provided by distributing game balls by their own weight. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a sensor for detecting that a game ball is held is provided in each of the first holding unit 67a and the second holding unit 67b, and the distribution member 67 is driven by a driving source such as a motor or a solenoid. A driving structure may be employed. For example, when it is detected by such a sensor that the game ball is held in the first holding portion 67a, the sorting member 67 is driven counterclockwise by a predetermined angle as described above, and the second holding portion is driven by the sensor. When it is detected that a game ball is held on 67b, the sorting member 67 is driven clockwise by a predetermined angle as described above, so that the game balls are alternately turned one by one on the first start winning opening 63. You may make it guide | invade to the 2 start winning opening 64. FIG.

  A gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. The gate 41 is provided with a gate switch 21 that can detect a game ball that has passed. Below the gate 41, there is provided a variable winning ball device 6C having a third start winning opening through which a game ball can be won. The game ball that has won the third start winning opening (third start opening) is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the third start opening switch 22C. The variable winning ball apparatus 6C has the same structure as the variable winning ball apparatus 6B described with reference to FIG. 1, and therefore, repeated description will not be repeated. Hereinafter, the first start winning port 63, the second start winning port 64, and the third start winning port may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

In the gaming machine, a ball hitting device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the hitting operation handle 30, and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball into the gaming area. Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area, and then descends the game area. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 63 and is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1
The first start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the first special symbol display device 4A starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the image display device 5 The variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 63. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 64 and is detected by the second start port switch 22B, or when the game ball enters the third start winning port and is detected by the third start port switch 22C, the second special If it is in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started (for example, the second special condition that the variable display of the special symbol is finished and the variable display of the second special symbol can be started) is established. While the display device 4B starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, the image display device 5 starts the dynamic display of the effect symbol. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning port 64 or the third starting winning port. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The image display device 5 is used for decoration (for production) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation display of the effect symbol in the image display device 5 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B and the variation display of the effect symbol on the image display device 5 are synchronized. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5 reminds the user of the big hit display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the lower part of the display screen of the image display device 5 is provided with an area for displaying a hold storage display unit that displays the first hold memory and the second hold memory in accordance with the winning order, so that the first hold memory and For the second reserved memory, the total number of reserved memories is displayed and the winning order is also displayed. Instead of the reserved memory display unit, the first reserved memory display unit for displaying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory display unit for displaying the second reserved memory number are separately displayed. Also good.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the variable winning ball device 6 </ b> C provided on the right side of the image display device 5. On the left side of the image display device 5, there is provided a normal symbol display 20 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. Since special variable winning ball apparatus 7 and normal symbol display device 20 are the same as those shown in FIG. 1, repeated description will not be repeated.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21, the display variation of the normal symbol display 20 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 6C is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol holding display 25 </ b> C having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 41. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 41, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the usual-pending display 25C increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 20 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for each type of hit in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit (number of rounds) ) And the opening time of each round is different. In this embodiment, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, the jackpot gaming state of m (for example, m = 15) rounds and the release time during the round are extremely shorter than the jackpot gaming state of m rounds (0.5 For example, n (for example, n = 2) round big hit gaming states in which a winning ball (a prize ball paid out for winning) cannot be obtained are provided.

  After being controlled to the m-hits or n-round big-hit gaming state among “hits”, there is a probability that the special gaming state is determined to be a big-hit compared to the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability variation state). A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In this embodiment, the m-round probability variation big hit is called “probability big hit”, and the n-round probability variation big hit is called “surprising big hit” for the reason described later. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Of the “hit”, the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the m-round big hit gaming state is called “ordinary big hit”.

  Further, as the special gaming state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 6C is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 6C being opened in association with the probability changing state or the short time state. There is a case where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 6C. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the game will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6C (opening time extension control), and increase the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 6C Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 6C is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the frequency of winning at the third start winning opening is increased. As a result, it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win (the variable display execution conditions in the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the image display device 5 are more likely to be established). In addition, by increasing the winning frequency at the third starting winning opening by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

The state in which the winning frequency at the third starting winning opening is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls Since the “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 6C by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 6C, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state, but the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state of being controlled to the short time state and the high base may be represented by the term of the short time state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As the m-round big hit, there are usually a plurality of types of big hits, a big hit and a probable big hit. In addition, as a big hit of n rounds, a sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as an abrupt big hit) is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the non-time-short state, and the low base state (low probability low base state) after the end of the m-round jackpot gaming state.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time-short state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after completion of the m round jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which control is performed to shift to a probability changing state, a time-short state, and a high base state (highly accurate high base state) after the end of the n-round big hit gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (n times), and the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly become a probable change state, which is called a “sudden probability change big hit”. Further, “suddenly probable big hit” is sometimes called “absolute accuracy”. In the big hit game state, the winning big hit is a hit where the winning for the first prize opening is not obtained and the winning ball is not obtained because the half-second opening is performed only n times. Further, instead of the sudden hit big hit, an n-round probability variable big hit in which the big winning opening is opened in an open pattern in which a winning ball is substantially obtained may be provided.

In addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit game state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the launch intensity is adjusted by the player adjusting the operation amount of the batting operation handle 30, and the game ball is placed in the left area of the game area (the left area of the image display device 5). Alternatively, it can be divided into the right area (the right area of the image display device 5). Driving a game ball into the left area of the game area is called “left-handed”. Driving a game ball into the right area of the game area is referred to as “right hit”. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the gate 41, the variable winning ball apparatus 6C, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 are provided in the right area of the game area, etc. Accordingly, the “right-handed” and “left-handed” are properly used, so that the player can easily be controlled in a state advantageous to the player.

  In a low base state such as a low-probability low base state (normal state), the variable winning ball apparatus 6C is less likely to be in the open state than in the high base state associated with the short-time state, and the first start winning opening 63 (first The 2 start winning opening 64) is easier to enter the game ball than the 3rd starting winning opening. The reason for this is that the variable winning ball device 6C opens and closes the winning opening, and in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter, and in the low base state, it is less likely to be in the open state than in the high base state. 60 is because the winning opening is always configured to allow a game ball to enter. Therefore, when a player wants to obtain a larger number of start winnings in the low probability and low base state, the player only has to “left-hand” aiming at the entrance 68 of the distribution winning device 60. This is because the left area of the image display device 5 is not provided with the gate 41 and the variable winning ball apparatus 6C unlike the right area, and the game balls are distributed to the distribution winning apparatus 60 more than the right area. It is because it is easy to be induced.

  Also, in a high base state associated with a short-time state after a big hit gaming state such as a high-accuracy high-base state, the variable winning ball device 6C is more likely to be in an open state than in the low base state due to electric chew support control or the like. The variable winning ball device 6C is easier to enter the game ball than the distribution winning device 60. Accordingly, when it is desired to obtain more starting prizes in the high base state after the big hit gaming state, the gate 41 provided in the right region of the image display device 5 is used to open the variable winning ball device 6C. Just aim and “right”.

  Further, in a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in the big hit gaming state, it is only necessary to aim at the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 and make a “right strike”.

  The distribution winning device 60 is not provided, and the variable winning ball device 6C and the special variable winning ball device 7 are provided below the image display device 5, and the gate 41 may be provided in the left region or the right region of the game area. Good.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the special symbol game of the second special symbol is set in advance so that the probability of the probability variation big hit is higher than the special symbol game of the first special symbol. ing. In addition, the special symbol game of the second special symbol has a larger average number of rounds per jackpot than the special symbol game of the first special symbol (that is, the number of game balls given to the player at the big jackpot). (Expected value of) is set in advance. Therefore, the special symbol game with the second special symbol is more advantageous for the player than the special symbol game with the first special symbol. It should be noted that at least one of the ratio of the probable big hit and the average value of the number of rounds of the big win is set in advance so as to be the same or similar in the special figure game of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. You may be allowed to.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 100. FIG. 8-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102 (is an area in the RAM 102), and as shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example) In this case, an area corresponding to 8) is secured. FIG. 8-3 (A) shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 6.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), in the holding specific area, “first” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 63, or the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port. ”Or“ second ”is set. Accordingly, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 63 and the second starting winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening is stored in the holding specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

  FIG. 8C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores a random number or the like corresponding to the holding storage. As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning to the first starting winning port 63, the second starting winning port 64, or the third starting winning port, the CPU 103 determines such a random number value from the random number circuit 104 and a random counter for generating software random numbers. Are extracted and stored (stored) in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer. More specifically, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer based on winning at the first start winning opening 63. Further, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer based on the winning at the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but the variation pattern setting process (special symbol) It may be extracted at the start of fluctuations.

  As described later, the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by a change display of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process in S101. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (S1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 103 stores a reserved storage specific information storage area (hold) for storing the winning order to the first start winning port 63 and the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port described with reference to FIG. In the specific area, data indicating “first” is set in an area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 22A is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 63), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 22B or the third start port switch 22C is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 64 or the third start winning port), the “second” Set the data indicating. For example, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. 8C, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 22A is turned on. ) Is set, and when the second start port switch 22B or the third start port switch 22C is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), in the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured. Alternatively, data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port. Therefore, in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), the winning order to the first start winning port 63, the second starting winning port 64 or the third starting winning port is stored.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 8-3 (B)). (S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and performs control to transmit the variation type command to the effect control CPU 120 ( S1219). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1220), and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to the EXT data to effect the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 (S
1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning is made at the start winning opening 63, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 63 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B or the third start port switch 22C is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 22B or the third start port switch 22C is not in the ON state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second start port switch 22B or the third start port switch 22C is in the ON state, the CPU 103 counts whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, counts the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter to be 4 is 4) (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224) and sets the value of the aggregate reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs processing for extracting values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 8B). (S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and performs control to transmit the variation type command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1230). ). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and controls the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the gaming state (a gaming state such as a high probability state, a low probability state, a high base state, a low base state, a big hit gaming state, etc.) Every time a winning winning is made at the winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning port 64 or the third starting winning port is generated by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, A set of four commands, a second start winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command, are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol normal process (S110) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 103 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 8-3 (A)) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates “1” (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A will be described below depending on whether data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display device 4A performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the stored data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 63 and the second starting winning opening 64 or the third starting winning opening, The variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. The reserved memory for the second special symbol may be preferentially digested (hereinafter referred to as “priority digest”). Specifically, if there is a reserved storage for the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol may be executed before the variation display of the first special symbol. In such preferential digestion, the distribution winning device 60 may not be provided.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102 (S55). 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. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer 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. Stored in the pending storage buffer of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). 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. In addition, the CPU 103 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total reserved memory number counter that is formed in the RAM 102 and counts the total reserved memory number (S57). 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.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning prize port 63, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or data indicating“ second ”indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 64 or the third start winning opening, that is, executing the process for the second special symbol. Data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S110-S120 can be made common in the case where the 1st special symbol is made into object, and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made into object.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start winning determination process or S1227 of the start winning determination process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. . The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, there are provided a promiscuous jackpot judgment table in which a large number of jackpot judgment values are set in advance and a normal jackpot judgment table in which the number of jackpot judgment values is set to be smaller than that in the probabilistic jackpot determination table. It has been. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 103 performs a big hit determination process using the probability change big hit determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. There is also.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the big hit end process when the probability variation big hit, the sudden big hit, or the sudden appearance big hit, and then the condition that the next big hit is determined, When the condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. However, the timing for resetting the big hit flag may be at the time of stoppage of the fluctuation that becomes a big hit (S133 to S140 of the special symbol stop process described later, specifically S136 or the like), or at the start of the big hit. Then, select one of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types. (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 to hold the buffer. The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in is determined (S73).

  As shown in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are different so that the jackpot symbol is different for each jackpot type. Since the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the jackpot symbol and the game control according to the jackpot type is simplified, so that the game control is not complicated. Can do.

  Further, the CPU 103 indicates the determined jackpot type and sets the jackpot type data in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (S74).

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S111) (S76).

  FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart of the hold / active display related process. In the process shown in this flowchart, in the above-described special symbol process, a plurality of processes related to the hold display and active display executed in any of the processes are combined into one flowchart for convenience of explanation. Is.

  Referring to FIG. 8-6, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 performs an effective start winning at any one of the first starting winning opening 63, the second starting winning opening 64, and the third starting winning opening. Is determined (step 038FS111). An effective start prize is a start prize in a state where the number of reserved memories has not reached the upper limit.

  If it is determined that it is a valid start winning time (YES in step 038FS111), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more (step 038FS112).

  If it is determined that the total number of pending storages is 4 or more (YES in step 038FS112), the CPU 103 determines whether or not a pending execution change flag is in an off state (step 038FS113). The on-hold change execution flag is a flag indicating whether the on-hold change effect or the active display change effect is being executed over a plurality of fluctuating displays as a pre-reading notice effect. If it is off, it indicates that it is not in execution.

  If the CPU 103 determines that the pending execution change flag is off (YES in step 038FS113), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stored in alternating order. Is determined (step 038FS114). For example, when there are five reserved memories, are they in the first, second, first, second, first order, or the second, first, second, first, second order? Judging.

  If the CPU 103 determines that the hold memory is alternating between the first and second special symbols (YES in step 038FS114), the CPU 103 uses the hold display change mode determination table shown in FIG. Is determined (step 038FS115).

  FIG. 8-7 is an explanatory diagram of a hold display change mode determination table. Referring to FIG. 8-7, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the display mode of the hold display is changed, the timing for changing the display mode of the hold display is the time of the start winning prize or the hold memory It is time when the hold display is shifted due to the digestion. The times from the first shift to the third shift are times when the hold display is shifted from the first time to the third time after the start winning prize, respectively.

  The pattern I of the change mode of the hold display is a pattern in which the hold display of the target is maintained in the normal mode at the time of starting winning, and the previous display mode is maintained from the first shift to the third shift. That is, the pattern remains in the normal mode from when the hold display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started.

  Pattern II1 changes the hold display of the target from the normal mode to the special mode (in this embodiment, the mode of blinking in white) at the start winning, and changes the previous display mode from the first shift to the third shift. It is a pattern to maintain.

Pattern II2 maintains the target hold display in the normal mode at the time of starting winning, changes the target hold display from the normal mode to the special mode during the first shift, This is a pattern for maintaining the display mode. The pattern II3 and the pattern II4 are the same except that the timing for changing the display mode of the target hold display is different from the pattern II1 and the pattern II2.

  The pattern III1 changes the hold display of the target from the normal mode to the special mode at the start winning, changes the hold display corresponding to the next start win of the target from the normal mode to the special mode at the first shift, This is a pattern for maintaining the previous display mode during the shift and the third shift.

  Pattern III2 maintains the target hold display in the normal mode at the start winning, changes the target hold display from the normal mode to the special mode at the first shift, and at the second shift, the next start win of the target The hold display corresponding to is changed from the normal mode to the special mode, and the previous display mode is maintained during the third shift. The pattern III3 is also the same except that the timing of changing the display mode of the target hold display and the next hold display of the target is different from the patterns III1 and III2.

  The pattern IV1 changes the hold display corresponding to the start winning in front of the target from the normal mode to the special mode during the start winning, changes the target hold display from the normal mode to the special mode during the first shift, This is a pattern for maintaining the previous display mode during the shift and the third shift.

  The pattern IV2 maintains the target hold display in the normal mode at the start winning, changes the hold display corresponding to the start win before the target from the normal mode to the special mode at the first shift, and at the second shift. In this pattern, the target hold display is changed from the normal mode to the special mode, and the previous display mode is maintained during the third shift. The pattern IV3 is the same except that the timing of changing the display mode of the target hold display and the target hold display before the target is different from the patterns IV1 and IV2.

  In addition, when changing the hold display corresponding to the next start winning of the target to a special mode, or changing the hold display corresponding to the start winning before the target to a special mode, it corresponds to the start winning of the target. The display mode of the hold display is not changed.

  When it is determined that a big win is obtained in the variable display corresponding to the start winning at the start winning of the first special symbol, pattern I at a rate of 20%, pattern II1 at a rate of 12%, patterns II2, 16 at a rate of 14% % Pattern II3, 19% pattern II4, 3% pattern III1, 4% pattern III2, 6% pattern III3, 1% pattern IV1, 2% The pattern IV2 at a rate of 4% is selected as the pattern of the change mode of the hold display at a rate of 4%.

  Similarly, when it is determined that a big win is found in the variation display corresponding to the start winning when the second special symbol is started, and when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are started winning, the variation corresponding to the start winning Even when it is determined to be a big hit in the display, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the pattern of the change mode of the hold display is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7, at the time of loss and the big hit, the ratio at which the hold display change effect of the patterns III1 to III3, IV1 to IV3 is determined for the hold memory of the first special symbol, respectively. Rather than (1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6% at the time of loss, 3 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 20% at the time of big hit), the ratio (3 + 3 + 4 + 4 = 14% at the time of loss, 12 + 14 + 16 + 18 = 60% at the time of big hit) is determined. high.

  In other words, when the special symbol that becomes the trigger for starting the hold display change effect (the target and target of the prefetch notice effect) is the first special symbol, the hold corresponding to the special symbol that is the trigger for starting the hold display change effect Rather than the second pattern that starts by executing the hold display change effect for the hold display corresponding to the special symbol different from the display, the hold display corresponding to the special symbol that triggered the start of the hold display change effect The hold display change effect is executed so that the ratio of executing the first pattern that starts by executing the hold display change effect increases.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the ratio at which the hold display change effect of the patterns II1 to II4 is determined for the hold storage of the second special symbol at the time of loss and the big hit respectively (at the time of loss 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8%, 7% + 8 + 8 + 9 = 32% at the time of big hit is higher than the ratio of patterns III1 to III3, IV1 to IV3 that are determined to hold display change (2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12% at the time of loss, 6 + 9 + 9 + 6 + 9 + 9 = 48% at the big hit) .

  That is, when the special symbol that triggers the start of the on-hold display change effect is the second special symbol, the on-hold display change is performed so that the ratio of executing the second pattern is higher than the first pattern. Production is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-7, at the time of loss and big hit, the ratios for determining the hold display change effect of the patterns III1 to III3, IV1 to IV3 for the hold memory of the first special symbol, respectively (1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 6%, 3 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 4 = 20% at the time of big hit) The ratio of determining the hold display change effect of the patterns II1 to II4 for the reserved memory of the second special symbol (2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8% at the time of loss, 7 + 8 + 8 + 9 = at the big hit) 32%) is higher.

  That is, the special symbol that triggered the start of the hold display change effect is the second higher than the ratio of executing the second pattern when the special symbol that triggered the start of the hold display change effect is the first special symbol. The hold display change effect is executed so that the ratio of executing the first pattern is higher when the special symbol is on hold display.

  Also, unlike FIG. 8-7, at the time of loss and at the time of big hit, the ratio for determining the hold display change effect of the patterns II1 to II4 for the hold memory of the first special symbol, respectively (in FIG. Than the time 3 + 3 + 4 + 4 = 14% and the big hit time 12 + 14 + 16 + 18 = 60%), the ratio of determining the hold display change effect of the patterns III1-III3, IV1-IV3 for the hold memory of the second special symbol (in FIG. 8-7) , 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 12% at the time of loss, and 6 + 9 + 9 + 6 + 9 + 9 = 48% at the time of big hit) may be higher.

  In other words, when the special symbol that triggers the start of the hold display change effect is the hold display of the first special symbol, the special symbol that triggers the start of the hold display change effect rather than the ratio of executing the first pattern described above. When the second special symbol is on hold display, the hold display change effect may be executed such that the ratio of executing the second pattern is higher.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-7, when determining the hold display change effect for the hold storage of the first special symbol at the time of loss and big hit, determine the patterns III1 to III3 that also change the subsequent hold display The ratio of determining the patterns IV1 to IV3 that also change the previous hold display (the ratio of falling (1 + 1 + 1) + the big hit (1 + 2 + 4) = 10%) Higher).

  In other words, when the hold display of the first special symbol is a special symbol that triggers the start of the hold display change effect, the condition for starting the change display after the change display corresponding to the hold display of the first special symbol is satisfied. The ratio of executing the second pattern hold display change effect described above with respect to the second special symbol hold display satisfies the condition that the variable display is started before the variable display corresponding to the first special symbol hold display. The hold display change effect may be executed so as to be higher than the ratio of executing the suggestion effect of the second pattern described above with respect to the hold display of the second special symbol.

  Returning to FIG. 8-6, after step 038FS115, the CPU 103 determines an active display change pattern using the active display change mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-8 (step 038FS116).

  FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram of an active display change mode determination table. Referring to FIG. 8-8, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the display mode of the active display is to be changed, the timing for changing the display mode of the active display is at the time of shift, that is, the start of fluctuation. It is time.

  The pattern α of the change mode of the active display is a pattern in which the active display immediately before the target and the active display of the target remain in the normal mode. The pattern β1 and the pattern β2 of the change mode of the active display are patterns in which the active display immediately before the target remains in the normal mode, and the active display of the target has the green and red display modes.

  In the patterns γ1 to γ3 of the display mode of the active display, the active display immediately before the target is set to the green, green, and red display modes, and the active display of the target is green, red, and red. It is a pattern made into the display mode.

  When the first special symbol start winning is determined to be a big hit in the variable display corresponding to the start winning, the display mode of the target hold display is the above-described special mode (in this embodiment, the mode blinking white) If determined, pattern α at a rate of 10%, pattern β1 at a rate of 25%, pattern β2 at a rate of 50%, pattern γ1, at a rate of 4%, pattern γ2, at a rate of 5%, pattern γ2, at a rate of 6%. The pattern γ3 is selected as the pattern of the display mode for active display.

  Similarly, when the second special symbol is won for starting, it is determined that the variable display corresponding to the starting winning is a big hit, and the display mode of the target hold display is determined to be the above-described special mode. When the winning combination of the symbol and the second special symbol is determined to be a big win in the variable display corresponding to the starting winning symbol, the display mode of the target hold display is determined to be the normal mode, and the first special symbol Even when it is determined that the variation display corresponding to the start winning is made at the start winning of the second special symbol, the display pattern of the active display is selected as shown in FIG. 8-8.

  As shown in FIG. 8-8, the display mode of the active display is changed from green to green of the special mode from the variation display of the first special symbol to the variation display of the second special symbol at the time of losing and the big hit respectively. From red to red, red to red (5 + 4 + 3 = 12% at the time of loss, 14 + 16 + 20 = 50% when the target hold display is in the normal mode at the big hit, and 16 + 18 + 22 = when the target hold display at the big hit is in the special mode 56%), the ratio of changing the display mode of the active display from the change display of the second special symbol to the change display of the first special symbol from green to green, green to red, and red to red. 2 + 1 + 0 = 3%, 3 + 4 + 5 = 12% when the target hold display is in normal mode at big hit, and 4 + 5 + 6 = 15% when the target hold display is in special mode at big hit There.

  That is, the ratio of the display mode of the active display from the variation display of the first special symbol to the variation display of the second special symbol extends from the variation display of the second special symbol to the variation display of the first special symbol. The active display change effect is executed so as to be higher than the rate of taking over the display mode of the active display.

  Returning to FIG. 8-6, after step 038FS116, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is determined in step 038FS115 and step 038FS116 to change at least one of the hold display and the active display (step 038FS117). If it is determined that it is decided to change any of them (YES in step 038FS117), the CPU 103 turns on the above-described change execution flag such as hold (step 038FS118).

  If it is determined that it is not at the time of a valid start winning (NO in step 038FS111), if it is determined that the total number of reserved memories is not 4 or more (NO in step 038FS112), the pending change change execution flag is not in the OFF state (in step 038FS113) NO), if it is determined that the stored memory is not alternating between the first and second special symbols (NO in step 038FS114), and it is determined that at least one of the held display and the active display is changed. If it is determined that it has not been performed (NO in step 038FS117), and after step 038FS118, CPU 103 determines whether it is a change timing of either the hold display or the active display (step 038FS121).

  If it is determined that it is the change timing of either the hold display or the active display (YES in step 038FS121), the CPU 103 determines the change target hold display and active display based on the change pattern determined in step 038FS115 or step 038FS116. Is changed (step 038FS122).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not all the changes in the change pattern have been completed (step 038FS123). If it is determined that all processing has been completed (YES in step 038FS123), the CPU 103 changes the pending execution change flag to an off state (step 038FS124).

  When it is determined that it is not the change timing of either the hold display or the active display (NO at step 038FS121), when it is determined that all the change patterns have not been changed (NO at step 038FS123), and after step 038FS124 The CPU 103 ends the hold / active display related process.

  FIG. 8-9 is a screen transition diagram illustrating an example of the flow of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. Referring to FIG. 8-9, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), if there is a start winning of the second special symbol during the variable display in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the active display 038F5A A hold display 038F5HB3 is displayed as the third hold display of the second special symbol on the rightmost side of the area displaying the hold display of the second special symbol on the right side.

  At the time of starting winning a prize, as shown in step 038FS115 and step 038FS116 in FIG. 8-6, a change pattern of the hold display and the active display is determined. Here, it is assumed that the pattern IV2 and the pattern γ2 are determined as the change patterns of the hold display and the active display, respectively. In this case, since the hold display is maintained in the normal mode at the time of start winning, the hold display 038038F5HB3 is set to the normal mode.

As shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), on the basis of the pattern IV2, during the first shift, the hold display 038F5HA2 corresponding to the start winning in front of the target is in a special mode (white flashing mode), and changes The hold display is shifted at the end of the display.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (C), during the second shift, the hold display 038F5HB2 corresponding to the target start winning is in a special mode, and the hold display is shifted at the end of the variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (D), during the third shift, the previous display mode is maintained, and the hold display is shifted at the end of the variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (E), during this shift, the hold display 038F5HA1 corresponding to the start winning in front of the target is shifted to the active display 038F5A, and based on the pattern γ2, the active one previous to the target The display 038F5A has a green display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (F), at the time of the next shift, the hold display 038F5HB1 corresponding to the start winning of the target is shifted at the end of the variable display. During this shift, the hold display 038F5HB1 corresponding to the target start winning is shifted to the active display 038F5A.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (G), as a result of the shift, the target active display 038F5A is displayed in red based on the pattern γ2.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (H), when it is determined that a big hit is made in the target variation display, at the end of the variation display, a combination of the big hit symbols is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. One “7, 7, 7” is displayed.

(Modification of feature 038F)
(1) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 8-9, the hold display 038F5HA1, 038F5HA2, etc. of the first special symbol (hold display with 4 as the upper limit) are displayed on the left side of the active display 038F5A. The hold display corresponding to the old start prize is displayed closer to the active display 038F5A than the hold display corresponding to the new start prize. Similarly, the second special symbol hold display 038F5HB1 to 038F5HB3, etc. (hold display with 4 as the upper limit) is displayed on the right side of the active display 038F5A. The active display 038F5A is displayed closer to the display than the display.

  FIG. 8-10 is a display screen diagram illustrating a modified example of the hold display. With reference to FIGS. 8-10, in this modified example, display is made as a hold display 038F5H1, a hold display 038F5H2,..., A hold display 038F5H5 in order from the old start winning prize. Further, the hold indications 038F5H1 to 038F5H5 are displayed at the positions of the bases 038F5D1 to 038F5D5, respectively. The pedestals 038F5D1 to 038F5D8 are always displayed at predetermined positions.

  Accordingly, the player determines whether the hold display displayed at the positions of the pedestals 038F5D1 to 038F5D8 corresponds to either the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and to which start start prize Can be difficult to understand.

If the display method of the hold display of FIG. 8-10 is replaced with the display method of the hold display of FIG. 8-9 described above, the expected degree for each change pattern of the hold display cannot be determined unless the hold display is watched more carefully. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the hold display.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effects are the hold display change effect and the active display change effect that change the colors of the hold display and the active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other effects such as an effect that changes the shape or pattern may be used as long as the effect changes the display mode of the hold display and the active display. Moreover, the effect which displays images, such as a character which suggests a pending | holding change and an active change, near a pending | holding display may be sufficient.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the display mode of the hold display and the active display is changed in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, respectively, the hold display and the active display The timing of changing the display mode of the display is determined to be at the time of starting winning or shifting (at the start of variation). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change timing may be in the middle of the variable display.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the so-called eight-hold type, in which the hold display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is often displayed alternately. The pachinko machine 1 was decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other type of pachinko gaming machine may be used as long as the hold display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be alternately displayed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in steps 038FS112 and 038FS115 of FIG. 8-6, and as shown in FIG. Any one of a plurality of predetermined change patterns is selected.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of reserved memories is four or more, any one of a plurality of predetermined change patterns that are the number of stages of change corresponding to the number of reserved memories is selected. Also good. For example, when the number of pending storages is 6, any one of a plurality of predetermined change patterns having 6 stages of change may be selected.

  Similarly, when the number of reserved memories is three or less, similarly, any one of a plurality of predetermined change patterns that are the number of stages of change corresponding to the number of reserved memories may be selected. . For example, when the number of reserved memories is two, any one of a plurality of predetermined change patterns having two stages of change may be selected.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the change pattern of the active display is two steps or less. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the active display change pattern may be selectable from a plurality of types of change patterns including three or more stages.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, when there is no hold display corresponding to the next start winning of the target, the change mode of the hold display from the pattern III1 to the pattern III3 is selected. If so, do nothing in particular.

  In addition, when the change mode of the hold display of the pattern III1 to the pattern III3 is selected, before all the change of the change pattern is completed, there is a next start winning of the target, and the next start winning of the target is still If it is not time to change the corresponding hold display, the hold display corresponding to the next start winning of the target is changed to a special mode when it is time to change.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the change mode of the hold display of the pattern III1 to the pattern III3 is selected, the next display of the target is changed even when the hold display corresponding to the next start winning of the target is changed. If there is no start prize, it may be switched to another change pattern.

  In this case, instead of switching to a change pattern that changes only the hold display corresponding to the start winning of the target (for example, any one of the patterns II1 to II4), the hold display corresponding to the target start winning and the target It is preferable to switch to a change pattern (for example, any one of patterns IV1 to IV3) that changes the hold display corresponding to the start winning prior to the point of the feature 038F.

(Explanation of invention relating to feature 038F)
(1-1) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute a variable display of the second special symbol) and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Corresponding display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display,
The correspondence display means includes
Depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, the normal mode and a plurality of special modes different from the normal mode (for example, green, red shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9 (E) to (H)) (It may be a display mode of any other color, shape, or pattern.)
It is possible to display the corresponding display of the special mode over at least a plurality of variable displays including a variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information (at least the first special identification information). By continuously displaying the corresponding display of the special mode of the same type or different types over a plurality of variable displays including the variable display of information and the second special identification information, the display mode of the corresponding display is taken over. (For example, active display change effect of patterns γ1 to γ3 in FIG. 8-8),
The ratio of the display mode of the corresponding display from the variation display of the first special identification information to the variation display of the second special identification information is more effective than the first special identification information from the variation display of the second special identification information. Higher than the proportion of the display mode of the corresponding display over the fluctuation display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol at the time of detachment and big hit The ratio of the display mode of the active display over the special mode from green to green, green to red, and red to red is the active display from the variation display of the second special symbol to the variation display of the first special symbol. The display mode is higher than the special mode from green to green, green to red, and red to red).

  According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in the display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
The gaming machine can perform a predetermined game (for example, a pachinko game) using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
A game area in which a game medium can enter (for example, a game area);
A first start area (for example, a first start winning opening 63) and a second start area (for example, a second start winning opening 64) provided in the game area, through which game media can pass;
A distribution device (for example, a distribution prize device 60) provided in the game area, for distributing game media to the first start area and the second start area;
Based on the fact that a first start condition (for example, a condition that no other variable display is executed, a condition that the game is not in a big hit game state) is established after the game medium passes through the first start area, Start the variable display of the first special identification information,
Based on the fact that a second start condition (for example, a condition that no other variable display is being executed, a condition that the game is not in a big hit gaming state) is satisfied after the game medium passes through the second start area, Start the variable display of the second special identification information,
The distribution device includes a first state in which game media flowing into the distribution device is easily distributed to the first start area (for example, a state in which the distribution member 67 is rotated counterclockwise) and the second start area. To the second state (for example, the state in which the distribution member 67 is rotated clockwise) that is easy to distribute,
First holding storage means (for example, for storing information related to the variable display of the first special identification information in which the game medium has passed through the first starting area but the first start condition is not satisfied as first holding storage information (for example, An area in which reserved storage corresponding to the first special symbol is stored in the reserved specific area of the RAM 55);
Second hold storage means (for example, for storing information related to the variable display of the second special identification information in which the game medium passes through the second start area but the second start condition is not satisfied as second hold storage information (for example, A holding area corresponding to the second special symbol in the holding specific area of the RAM 55).
The first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied in the order in which the game medium passes through the first start area and the second start area (see, for example, FIG. 8-5).

  According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in the display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
The advantageous state corresponding to the variable display of the second special identification information is controlled to the advantageous state after the advantageous state rather than the advantageous state corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information. The probability that the probability is controlled to be higher than the case where the probability is controlled to the normal state is higher (for example, the second special symbol is configured to have a higher probability of variation than the first special symbol). To do).

  According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in the display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-4) In the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-3) above,
The advantageous state corresponding to the variable display of the second special identification information is more advantageous for the game medium provided to the player in the advantageous state than the advantageous state corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information. The expected value of the number is high (for example, the second special symbol is configured so that the average value of the number of rounds per jackpot is higher in the second special symbol than the first special symbol in order to increase the number of prize balls in the jackpot gaming state) .

According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in a display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in a display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-5) In the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-4) above,
When the display mode of the corresponding display is taken over from the variable display of the second special identification information to the variable display of the first special identification information, the second special identification information is changed from the variable display of the first special identification information. There is a higher expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state than when the display mode of the corresponding display is taken over over the variable display (for example, the active display over the variable display from the second special symbol to the first special symbol). When the special mode is taken over as the display mode, the expectation of the big hit gaming state is higher than when the special mode is taken over as the display mode of the active display from the first special symbol to the variable display of the second special symbol. It may be configured to be).

  According to such a configuration, even if the display mode of the display corresponding to the variation display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is succeeded, the expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state is high. Can be prevented.

(1-6) In the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-5) above,
The correspondence display means, after taking over the correspondence display of the special mode corresponding to the variation display of the second special identification information to the correspondence display corresponding to the variation display of the first special identification information, It is possible to take over the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the special identification information (for example, in this embodiment, the special mode of the active display is displayed in two stages as shown by the patterns γ1 to γ3 in FIG. 8-8. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of the active display change effect intended for the variable display of the second special symbol, it may be taken over in particular in three stages.)

  According to such a configuration, even if the display mode of the correspondence display is once taken over to the display mode of the correspondence display of the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous for the player, the player is then again Since the display mode of the corresponding display of the variable display of the second special identification information that is advantageous to the user may be taken over, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(1-7) In the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-6) above,
When the correspondence display is taken over, the correspondence display corresponding to the variation display is temporarily deleted at the end of the previous variation display, and the variation that has inherited the display mode at the start of the next variation display. A corresponding display corresponding to the display is displayed (for example, when moving from FIG. 8-9 (F) to FIG. 8-9 (G), after the active display of the green display mode is once erased, the red display mode is displayed. Show active display).

  According to such a configuration, the display mode of the correspondence display is displayed once again as if it disappeared, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-8) In the gaming machines (1-1) to (1-7) above,
Takeover suggestion effect execution means (for example, a hold display change effect, an effect of displaying an additional display on hold display) that suggests that the display mode of the corresponding display is taken over by the corresponding display means (for example, Production control CPU 120. As shown in Fig. 8-9, the hold display changed to the special mode blinking in white by the hold display change effect is changed to the active display of the special mode. The active display corresponding to the variable display is taken over.

  According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be enhanced by the takeover suggesting effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-1) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute a variable display of the second special symbol) and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
On-hold storage means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that stores information on the variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information as on-hold storage information (for example, on-hold storage);
A hold display means (for example, the production control CPU 120) capable of displaying a hold display (for example, a hold display) corresponding to the hold storage information;
When there is a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information of at least the first special identification information and the second special identification information, any one of the hold displays is targeted, and the advantageous state is displayed with the variable display corresponding to the hold display. Suggestion effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, FIG. 8-6) capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, a hold display change effect, an effect of displaying an additional display on hold display) that suggests the degree of expectation to be controlled in advance. Step 038FS115, step 038FS122),
The suggestion effect execution means executes a suggestion effect on the hold display corresponding to the special identification information that has triggered the start of the suggestion effect as an execution pattern of the suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 8). -7 and the reserved display change effect of patterns II1 to II4) and the suggested display for the reserved display corresponding to the special identification information, which is different from the reserved display corresponding to the special identification information that triggered the suggestion effect. Can be executed (for example, the pending display change effect of patterns III1 to III3 and IV1 to IV3 shown in FIG. 8-7). For the suggestion effect of the first pattern that performs the suggestion effect only on the target hold display, and for the different hold display as well as the hold display that is the target of the suggestion effect Being capable of performing suggestion effect of the second pattern to perform suggested effect),
When the special identification information that triggers the start of the suggestion is the first special identification information, the ratio of executing the first pattern is higher than that of the second pattern (the target of the suggestion is the first special When the identification information is on hold, the first pattern suggestive effect is higher than the second pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. The ratio at which the hold display change effect of the patterns II1 to II4 is determined is higher than the ratio at which the hold display change effect of the patterns III1 to III3 and IV1 to IV3 is determined for the special symbol hold memory).

  According to such a configuration, when the disadvantageous first special identification information is triggered, the ratio of starting by changing the holding display corresponding to the advantageous second special identification information by the suggestion effect is reduced ( In other words, the ratio of starting the hold display corresponding to the disadvantageous first special identification information by changing the suggestion effect increases). As a result, it is possible to prevent a sense of expectation for the suggestion effect from being lowered (feeling a fall).

(2-2) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can execute a variable display of the second special symbol) and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
On-hold storage means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100) that stores information on the variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information as on-hold storage information (for example, on-hold storage);
A hold display means (for example, the production control CPU 120) capable of displaying a hold display (for example, a hold display) corresponding to the hold storage information;
When there is a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information of at least the first special identification information and the second special identification information, any one of the hold displays is targeted, and the advantageous state is displayed with the variable display corresponding to the hold display. Suggestion effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, FIG. 8-6) capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, a hold display change effect, an effect of displaying an additional display on hold display) that suggests the degree of expectation to be controlled in advance. Step 038FS115, step 038FS122),
The suggestion effect execution means executes a suggestion effect on the hold display corresponding to the special identification information that has triggered the start of the suggestion effect as an execution pattern of the suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 8). -7 and the reserved display change effect of the patterns II1 to II4) and the suggested display for the reserved display corresponding to the special identification information, which is different from the reserved display corresponding to the special identification information that triggered the start of the suggestive effect The second pattern (for example, the hold display change effect of the patterns III1 to III3 and IV1 to IV3 shown in FIG. 8-7) can be executed.
When the special identification information that triggers the start of the suggestive effect is the second special identification information, the ratio of executing the second pattern is higher than the first pattern (the target of the suggestive effect is the second special information). When the identification information is held on hold, the second pattern suggesting effect is higher than the first pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. For the special symbol hold memory, the rate at which the hold display change effect of the patterns III1 to III3, IV1 to IV3 is determined is higher than the rate at which the hold display change effect of the patterns II1 to II4 is determined.

  According to such a configuration, not only the suggestion effect for the hold display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous for the player but also the ratio of the suggestion effect for the hold display of the second special identification information that is advantageous for the player is increased. can do. As a result, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the suggestion effect.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2) above,
The variable display is started in the order in which the conditions for starting the variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information are satisfied (see, for example, FIG. 8-5).
When the hold display of the first special identification information is used as the special identification information that triggers the start of the suggestive effect, a condition for starting the change display after the change display corresponding to the hold display of the first special identification information is established. The ratio of executing the suggestion effect of the second pattern with respect to the hold display of the second special identification information to be performed is a condition for starting the change display before the change display corresponding to the hold display of the first special identification information. It is higher than the ratio of executing the suggestion effect of the second pattern with respect to the hold display of the second special identification information that is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the first special symbol at the time of loss and big hit When determining the hold display change effect for the hold storage of the pattern IV1, the ratio for determining the patterns III1 to III3 that change the subsequent hold display also changes the previous hold display. Higher than the percentage that determines IV3).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation by increasing the expectation of the subsequent variation display than by increasing the expectation of the previous variation display. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2-4) In the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-3) above,
The suggestion effect execution means executes an effect (for example, see FIGS. 8-9 (B) and (C)) that changes the display mode of the hold display as the suggestion effect.

According to such a configuration, not only the suggestion effect for the hold display of the second special identification information advantageous for the player but also the ratio of the suggestion effect for the hold display of the first special identification information disadvantageous for the player is reduced. can do. As a result, it is possible to prevent a sense of expectation for the suggestion effect from decreasing. Alternatively, it is possible to increase the rate of execution of the suggestion effect for the hold display of the second special identification information that is advantageous for the player as well as the suggestion effect for the hold display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the suggestion effect.

(2-5) In the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-4) above,
The suggestion effect executing means determines to execute the suggestion effect when the hold storage information is stored in the hold storage means in a predetermined number (for example, four) or more (for example, step 038FS112 in FIG. 8-6). ).

  According to such a configuration, not only the suggestion effect for the hold display of the second special identification information advantageous for the player but also the ratio of the suggestion effect for the hold display of the first special identification information disadvantageous for the player is reduced. can do. As a result, it is possible to prevent the expectation for the suggestion effect from being lowered. Alternatively, it is possible to increase the rate at which the suggestion effect for the hold display of the second special identification information that is advantageous for the player as well as the suggestion effect for the hold display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous for the player is executed. As a result, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the suggestion effect.

(2-6) In the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-5) above,
In the suggestion effect executing means, the order of the reserved memory information stored in the reserved memory means is such that the reserved memory information of the first special identification information and the reserved memory information of the second special identification information are not alternated. Sometimes, the execution of the suggestion effect is limited (for example, if NO in step 038FS114 of FIG. 8-6, the hold display change effect is not determined. If not alternately, the determination ratio may be lowered. Good.)

  According to such a configuration, it is determined whether the suggestion effect is intended for the hold display of the second special identification information advantageous to the player or the hold display of the disadvantageous first special identification information. It is possible to prevent a person from making a mistake.

(2-7) In the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-6) above,
The special identification information that triggered the start of the suggestion is more than the ratio of executing the first pattern when the special identification information that triggered the start of the suggestion is the hold display of the first special identification information. The ratio of executing the second pattern when the special identification information is on hold is higher (for example, unlike FIG. 8-7, the pattern II1 for the hold storage of the first special symbol at the time of disconnection and big hit The ratio for determining the hold display change effect of the patterns III1 to III3, IV1 to IV3 for the hold memory of the second special symbol is higher than the ratio for determining the hold display change effect of ~ II4. Good).

  According to such a configuration, there is a possibility that the suggestion effect for the hold display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous for the player is the suggestion effect for the hold display of the second special identification information that is advantageous for the player. It can make a player expect high.

(2-8) In the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-7) above,
The special identification information that triggered the start of the suggestion is greater than the ratio of executing the second pattern when the special identification information that triggered the start of the suggestion is the first special identification information. The ratio of executing the first pattern is higher when the display of the first special symbol is held (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the patterns III1 to III3 are targeted for the storage of the first special symbol at the time of disconnection and big hit. , IV1 to IV3 is higher than the ratio for determining the hold display change effect for the second special symbol, and the ratio for determining the hold display change effect for the patterns II1 to II4 is higher).

  According to such a configuration, there is a high possibility that the suggestion effect for the hold display of the second special identification information advantageous to the player is not the suggestion effect for the hold display of the first special identification information disadvantageous to the player. It can make a player expect that.

(2-9) In the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-8) above,
It further includes correspondence display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display,
The correspondence display means includes
Depending on the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, the normal mode and a plurality of special modes different from the normal mode (for example, green, red shown in FIGS. 8-8 and 8-9 (E) to (H)) (It may be a display mode of any other color, shape, or pattern.)
Corresponding display by continuously displaying the corresponding display of the same type or different types of the special modes over a plurality of variable displays including at least the variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information. Can be taken over (for example, active display change effects of patterns γ1 to γ3 in FIG. 8-8),
The ratio of the display mode of the corresponding display from the variation display of the first special identification information to the variation display of the second special identification information is more effective than the first special identification information from the variation display of the second special identification information. Higher than the proportion of the display mode of the corresponding display over the fluctuation display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol at the time of detachment and big hit The ratio of the display mode of the active display over the special mode from green to green, green to red, and red to red is the active display from the variation display of the second special symbol to the variation display of the first special symbol. The display mode is higher than the special mode from green to green, green to red, and red to red).

  According to such a configuration, even if the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the first special identification information that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed in the display mode with high expectation, the corresponding display is in the display mode with high expectation. Players can expect to be taken over. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modifications related to settings]
In the characteristic unit 207SG shown below, it is configured to be able to be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting operation, and control of the advantageous state can be executed based on the set setting value The configuration related to the configuration can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above.

(Explanation regarding feature 207SG of this embodiment)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, a problem may arise from the following viewpoints. Conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting value changing function, for example, there is one described in JP 2010-200902 A. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, since it is notified only on the liquid crystal screen that it is in the set state, it is not possible to suitably notify that it is in the set state. There was a problem. A gaming machine according to the invention 207SG that solves such problems is proposed below. In addition, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 has a problem that it cannot be suitably left that a predetermined error has occurred in the set state. A gaming machine according to the invention 208SG that solves such problems is proposed below. Further, as a pachinko gaming machine provided with information display means capable of displaying predetermined information related to a given game value, there is one disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent No. 6209653. However, when the information display means described in Japanese Patent No. 6209653 is applied to the pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, a display unit and information display means for confirming the set value However, there is a problem that the cost of the gaming machine cannot be reduced. A gaming machine according to Invention 209SG that solves such problems is proposed below. In the following, the features of the gaming machine according to the invention 207SG, the invention 208SG, and the invention 209SG are represented as a feature portion 207SG. The characteristic part 207SG is applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above.

  FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-7, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game board (gauge) constituting a game board surface. Board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 207SG003 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 207SG003 has a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window between a door opening position where the front side of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opens around the left side and a door closing position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a so that the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed.

  In addition, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and players other than the store clerk can open the gaming machine frame 207SG003 and the glass. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, the left side of the image display device 5 in the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which a game ball can flow down. 2 is formed in a right game area 207SG002R in which a game ball can flow down.

  The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball hit relatively weakly (left-handed) by the operation of the hitting operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 207SG002R is the left game area 207SG002L by the operation of the hitting operation handle 30. This is a game area where a game ball that has been launched more strongly than a game ball that flows down (right-handed) passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

  The left game area 207SG002L is provided with a general winning opening 10, and the right game area 207SG002R has a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and a general game from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 are arranged. That is, the game balls flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can win the first start winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game balls flowing down the right game area 207SG002R are variable. The second start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 can be won and can pass through the passing gate 41.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are disposed between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second start prize opening or the big prize opening, and the game balls flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot win the first start prize opening. It has become.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-7, the main board 11 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state. In addition, the main board 11 includes a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a setting value changing state that can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (outtake rate) described later in the setting value changing state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value and an opening sensor 207SG090 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a shop clerk or the like can check the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state) It is also.

  The setting switch main body provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052, is housed in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that the operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

  Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation is extremely difficult when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is closed, and a predetermined door key is pressed. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires an operation of a setting key owned by a game shop clerk or the like, only the clerk possessing the setting key can be operated. Also, the lock switch 207SG051 is a switch that can execute an ON / OFF switching operation to be described later with a setting key. In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment, although the door key and the setting key have illustrated the form which is a separate key, these may be combined with 1 key.

  The substrate case 207SG201 is provided with a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is disposed on the upper part of the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is disposed on the front surface when the main substrate 11 is visually recognized in the substrate case 207SG201. Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened. It is the front when visually recognizing and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, the predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is First special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing variable display of one special figure, second special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing variable display of second special figure, and first reserved display capable of displaying the first reserved memory number 207SG025A, second reserved display unit 207SG025B capable of displaying the second reserved memory number, normal symbol display unit 207SG020 capable of executing the variation display of the normal symbol, general figure reserved display unit 207SG025C capable of displaying the number of stored general figure memory, Round indicator 207SG131, which can display the number of rounds (type of jackpot) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, high base state (short-time state) and jackpot game A right-handed lamp 207SG132 that is lit in a gaming state in which a game ball in a state or the like is launched toward the right gaming area 207SG002R, a probability-changing lamp 207SG133 that is lit when in a probable state, and a short-time lamp 207SG134 that is lit in a high base state (short-time state). A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, when the variation display result of the special symbol is lost or small hit, the variation display result can be derived and displayed in a common combination. ing.

  In the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A displays the fluctuation display result with two types of big hit symbols (a combination of LEDs that are lit) for each big hit type. Derived display is possible. In the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B displays the fluctuation with two types of big hit symbols (a combination of LEDs that are lit) for each big hit type. Results and derivation can be displayed.

  In the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B all have different jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 207SG004B can be at least partially overlapped.

  As shown in FIG. 9-5, each of the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and the second from the left as the number of reserved memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left turn on sequentially. Each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold indicator corresponding to the variable display is changed in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) according to the decrease of the stored memory (consumed). In part 207SG, the light is turned off in the left direction.

  In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure reservation memory is executed with priority. It is like. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-6, for example, when there is one first special figure hold memory and two second special figure hold memories (only the LED at the left end of the first hold indicator 207SG025A) Is on and the left two LEDs of the second hold indicator 207SG25B are turned on), the second special figure hold memory is zero by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. After that, the variable display based on the first special figure holding memory is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9-6, the round indicator 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). The big hit types in the feature 207SG of the present embodiment include three big hit types, a big hit A which is a big hit of 5 rounds, a big hit B which is a big hit of 10 rounds, and a big hit C which is a big hit of 15 rounds. Depending on the type of jackpot, which of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is turned on differs.

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

  In addition, the effect control board 12 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can be operated between the origin position and the effect position during variable display, and the like. An origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. An origin detection sensor 207SG332 capable of detecting this is connected.

  FIG. 9-8 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature section 207SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 9-8 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a change display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), a determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. ) Or different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of jackpot types when the variation display result is “big hit”.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 9-8 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating stoppage (decision) of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state in which time reduction control is not performed (low base state, normal state), and the command 9501H is a gaming state in which time reduction control is performed (high base state) , The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the short time state).

  The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) designation command that designates the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality) is set, thereby specifying which error (abnormality) has been determined on the production control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by an error notification process described later.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that it is a period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set in accordance with the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning mouth opening notification command and the big winning mouth opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state (for example, “1” to “15”). Is done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is established.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory count notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory count so that the image display device 5 or the like can display the special figure reserved memory count. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  Command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating a newly set setting value from main board 11 to effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (it is also called a power failure recovery, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started by clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that the setting value changing operation has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the setting value changing state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value changing operation has ended in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command E105H is a setting value check start notification command for notifying that the setting value checking operation has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the setting value checking state). The command E106H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the operation for confirming the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates the numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information are configured.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

FIG. 9-9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 9-9, in the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the normal display result, 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 ~
MR5 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in CPU 103, or may be updated by 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. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

  In this embodiment, each random number value MR1 to MR5 is exemplified as a value in the range shown in FIG. 9-9. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of these random number values is used. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 9-10 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach lose variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β,... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 9-10, the special reach fluctuation pattern of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is performed in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment is represented by super reach α and super reach β that are super reach fluctuation patterns. Is set shorter. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the change pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is set to “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set high. In the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the expectation of jackpot.

  Note that, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are set by changing the type of the fluctuation pattern such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, or the like. Instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after the determination first, only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and these variations are determined. The variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random number for pattern type determination It may be determined the variation pattern to be executed from.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 9-10, although the variation content (effect content) is previously determined for every variation pattern, this invention has shown to this. The present invention is not limited, and the variation content (effect content) may be different even if the variation pattern is the same depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the variation pattern is a normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach loss, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times and the change pattern becomes super reach loss ...

  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 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. 9-11 to 9-13 and the like 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. 9-11 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 9-11 (B), and FIG. -11 (C) display result determination table (set value 3), display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 9-12 (A), and display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 9-12 (B). Set value 5), display result determination table (set value 6) shown in FIG. 9-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), FIG. B) Big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in B), big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit variation pattern determination table, loss variation pattern determination table, general diagram display result determination table (not shown), general diagram Variation pattern determination Buru is included (not shown) and the like.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (outtake rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process described later, the winning probability (outtake rate) of the big hit is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. . The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the values decrease in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, the set value is a value that is the most unfavorable for the game arcade side, which is 6 which is the largest value. Become.

  FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. 9-12 (A) to 9-12 (C) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to the set values. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the feature section 207SG of the present embodiment, the common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. 9-12 (A) to 9-12 (C), in each display result determination table, the gaming state is a probable state ( In the high accuracy state), more judgment values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” than in the normal state or the short time state (low accuracy state). As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, the probability determined (in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and the setting Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the setting value is 5, and 1/200 when the setting value is 6, the special figure display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state. Then, the probability of determination increases (in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/20 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 1/180 when the set value is 3. 160, 1/140 when set value is 4, set If it is 5 1/120, 1/100 in the case of setting value of 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state The determination value is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, in each display result determination table, a determination value is assigned so that the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “small hit” and controlling to the small hit gaming state is the same regardless of the gaming state and the set value. It has been. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (A) to FIG. 9-11 (C) and FIG. 9-12 (A) to FIG. 9-12 (C), regardless of the gaming state and the set value, The probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit gaming state is set to 1/200. In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of this embodiment, although the special figure display result is “small hit” regardless of the set value, the probability that it is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit gaming state may be varied according to the set value.

  Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is controlled. The determination value is assigned so that the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling to the big hit gaming state is higher as the set value is lower (high hit probability: set value 6> set value) 5> set value 4> set value 3> set value 2> set value 1).

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 is changed from FIG. 9-11 (A) to FIG. 9-11 (C) and FIG. 9-12. (
If it matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hits shown in A) to FIG. 9-12 (C), it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit C). In addition, MR1 matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. 9-12 (A) to 9-12 (C). Then, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. 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. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. 9-12 (A) to 9-12 (C) are the probabilities (proportions) to be big hits and small hits. The probability (ratio) of becoming. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to control to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. 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 device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 causes the display results shown in FIGS. 9-11 (A) to 9-11 (C) and FIGS. 9-12 (A) to 9-12 (C). Whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit using a judgment table is determined, but a big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately for each set value, and whether the fluctuation display result is a big hit Whether or not to make a small hit may be determined individually.

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

  FIGS. 9-13 (A) and 9-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. FIG. It is. Among these, FIG. 9-13 (A) determines the jackpot type 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). It is a table when doing. In addition, FIG. 9-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Table.

  The big hit type determination table is one of the big hit types A to C based on the random number for determining the hit type (MR2) when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine.

  Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as a non-probability variable big hit) in which only the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state ends and shifts to a low probability high base state, A big hit B and big hit C (also called a probable big hit) are set in which the high-accuracy control and the short-time control are executed after the completion and the state shifts to the high-accuracy high-base state.

The big hit gaming state by “hit A” is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by “B” is a normally open big hit which is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the big hit game state by “big hit C” is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player.

  The time-saving control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state by the “big hit A” is executed by a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment) of the special game, or the predetermined number of special times. The game ends when the big hit gaming state is entered before the game is executed.

  On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the big hit game state of the big hit B or the big hit C is continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the big hit gaming state ends. Therefore, when the big hit that is generated again is the big hit B or big hit C, since the high-accuracy control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state is finished, the big hit gaming state is continuously performed without going through the normal state. The so-called villa state occurs.

  In the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment, three types of big hit A to big hit C are illustrated as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is 2 You may provide below the kind or four or more kinds.

  As shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the set value is “1”, the MR2 determination value ranges from 0 to 299. 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Also, when the set value is “2”, 0 to 99 of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 229 are assigned to the big hit B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “3”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 209 are assigned to the big hit B. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “4”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A in the MR2 judgment value range 0 to 299, and 100 to 189 are assigned to the big hit B. , 190 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. Also, when the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 169 are assigned to the big hit B. , 170 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “6”, 0 to 99 of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 149 are assigned to the big hit B. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C.

  In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special symbol game of the first special symbol, the ratio for determining the big hit A in which only the short time control is executed after the big hit game ends is the same, while the short time control after the big hit game ends. Of the big hits B and big hits C for which both of the probability variation control are executed, the ratio of determining the big hit C decreases in the order of the setting values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special symbol, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the highest when the set value is 6, and the set value is 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the order of 1, the lower the payout rate.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (B), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the set value is “1”, the MR2 determination value ranges from 0 to 299. Of these, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. When the set value is “2”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 179 are assigned to the big hit B. , 180 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. Also, when the set value is “3”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A in the MR2 judgment value range 0 to 299, and 100 to 159 are assigned to the big hit B. 160 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “4”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, and 100 to 139 are assigned to jackpot B. 140 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 119 are assigned to the big hit B. 120 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “6”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, and 100 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. (No judgment value is assigned to big hit B).

  In this way, when a big win occurs in the special symbol game of the second special symbol, while the ratio for determining the big hit A in which only the short time control is executed after the big hit game ends is the same, the short time control after the big hit game ends Of the big hits B and big hits C for which both of the probability variation control are executed, the ratio of determining the big hit C decreases in the order of the setting values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when the variation special figure is the second special symbol, the setting value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the highest when the setting value is 6, and the setting value is 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the order of 1, the lower the payout rate.

  In the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined as the big hit B. The form that does not do is illustrated, that is, that the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs according to the set value, it means that any jackpot type is not determined (the determination ratio is 0%) Although it is included, even when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, a case where the big hit type is determined as the big hit B may be provided. .

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the big hit type when the variable display result is a big hit differs according to the set value that is set, so that the game entertainment can be improved. It has become.

  In the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, the big hit type is determined using MR2, which is a random value for determining the big hit type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is You may determine using MR1 which is a random value for special figure display result determination.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous for the player (the higher the probability of jackpot, the easier it is to determine the jackpot C as the jackpot type) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gameability itself does not change, but the present invention However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming property 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 setting 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 during the big hit game. The game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to be a probable change state based on passing the game, while the game balls having different proportions of the game balls passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game according to the fluctuation figure (so-called V 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, and the game is in the high base (during short-time control). Specially variable ball A predetermined switch provided in the sphere device 7 may be a game of (so-called one two-kind mixed type) which controls the jackpot gaming state based on passing. Furthermore, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameability is the same, but the big hit probability or There may be provided a setting (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6) with a small number of winning balls that can be acquired during the big hit game while the small hit probability is high. .

  Further, in this way, when the gameability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different applications. Specifically, in the above-described example, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is used as an effect switch (every game ball passes a predetermined area). Used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a gaming switch (the game state is changed based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch) It may be used as a switch for controlling to the big hit gaming state.

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

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, a 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 variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “lost”. ing.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-15 (A) and 9-15 (B), as the big hit variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when the big hit type is big hit A (big hit A And a big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C) that are used when the big hit type is for big hit B and big hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C), the variation pattern for normal reach big hit (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern for super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and the big hit for super reach β big hit For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined value out of a range that can be taken by the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination A random value is assigned as a judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 9-15 (A), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value ranges from 1 to 997. Up to 400 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, 401 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for the super reach α big hit, and 85 to 997 are the super reach. Variation pattern per β jackpot (PB1-
Assigned to 3). When the set value is “2”, from 1 to 997 of the MR3 determination value range, 1 to 380 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach, and from 381 to 835 Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α, and 836 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β. When the set value is “3”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 360 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach big hit, and 361 to 820. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 821 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “4”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 340 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach, and 341 to 805 are assigned. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 806 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “5”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, from 321 to 790. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 791 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. Further, when the set value is “6”, 1 to 300 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 301 to 775. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 776 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big.

  As shown in FIG. 9-15 (B), in the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B, big hit C), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 judgment value ranges from 1 to 997. 1 to 200 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for normal reach big hit, 201 to 550 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for super reach α big hit, and 551 to 997 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big hit. When the set value is “2”, 1 to 180 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, and 181 to 510 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 511 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big hit. Also, when the set value is “3”, 1 to 160 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 161 to 470 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 471 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big hit. When the set value is “4”, 1 to 140 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 141 to 430 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 431 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “5”, 1 to 120 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 121 to 390 are the same. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 391 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “6”, 1 to 100 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 101 to 350 is the range. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 351 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big.

  Thus, when the big hit A is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit is the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit Higher and lower in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when the big hit B or big hit C is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) for the super reach β big hit determines the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for the super reach α big hit. It is higher than the ratio and decreases in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when these determination values are the big hit type “big hit B” or “big hit C”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “big hit A”. In this case, since the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, a player who may be “big hit B” or “big hit C”. Can raise the sense of expectation.

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, a predetermined random value out of a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern of the variation pattern (PC1-1) for small hits is a determination value. Assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 is set for any of the setting values 1 to 6. Of these, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the small hit variation pattern in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the small hit variation pattern. You may determine the small fluctuation pattern with the setting value 1-6 from a several fluctuation pattern in a different ratio.

  The loss variation pattern determination table includes a loss variation pattern determination table A that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less in a low base state in which the game state is not subjected to time reduction control, and a low base Loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 in the state, and loss variation used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8 in the low base state A pattern determination table C and a loss variation pattern determination table D that is used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for losing, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), the normal reach losing variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α losing variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

As shown in FIG. 9-16 (A), in the variation pattern determination table A for loss (for one or less low-base medium sum storage number), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value Among the ranges 1 to 997, 1 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss. When the set value is “2”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 430 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 431 to 700 are included. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) from 1 to 410, and from 411 to 700 is set. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “4”, 1 to 390 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 391 to 700 are assigned. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “5”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 371 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 to 700 are assigned. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3).

  Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach corresponding to a total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing.

As shown in FIG. 9-16 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for loss (for 2 to 4 low-base medium total pending storage numbers), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value In the range 1 to 997, 1 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach lose pattern (PA1-2), and 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach lose pattern (PA2-1). 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss. When the set value is “2”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 480 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 481 to 700 are Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 1 to 460 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, and 461 to 700 are included. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “4”, 1 to 440 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 441 to 700 are included. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “5”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) in the range 1 to 997, and the range 421 to 700 is set. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss ( PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and the range 401 to 700 is assigned. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3).

  Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing.

As shown in FIG. 9-16 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for the low base medium sum storage number 5 or more), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value Among the ranges 1 to 997, 1 to 550 are allocated to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 551 to 700 are allocated to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss. When the set value is “2”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 531 to 700 are the same. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 1 to 510 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 511 to 700 are the same. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “4”, 1 to 490 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 491 to 700 are the same. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). Further, when the set value is “5”, 1 to 470 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3) in the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, and 471 to 700 are included. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 450 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 451 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3).

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α loss (corresponding to the time reduction control) ( PA2-2), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss.

  As shown in FIG. 9-10 (D), in the variation pattern determination table D for loss (for medium high base), when the set value is “1”, 1 to 550 are allocated to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are allocated to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α. Loss fluctuation patterns (PA2-2) are assigned, and 901 to 997 are assigned to super reach β loss fluctuation patterns (PA2-3). When the set value is “2”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 531 to 700 are the same. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 1 to 510 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 511 to 700 are assigned. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3).

  When the set value is “4”, 1 to 490 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 491 to 700 are included. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). Further, when the set value is “5”, 1 to 470 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4) in the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, and 471 to 700 are included. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 450 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 451 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3).

As described above, when the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio for determining the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern is higher than the ratio for determining the super reach variation pattern, and the ratio for determining the normal reach variation pattern. Are set so as to decrease in the order of setting values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for losing, regardless of the variation pattern determining table, among the determination values, 701 to 900 are the variation pattern of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are the variation pattern of the super reach β loss. If the fluctuation pattern is assigned to each fluctuation pattern, that is, if the fluctuation display result is lost, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value. It is possible to prevent the presentation effect from deteriorating due to the fact that the variable display by is not executed.

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination pattern of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are completely the same between the set values as the variation pattern for loss However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are between the set values. May be slightly different (for example, about 1%).

  Note that, in the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is lost, the determination example of the determination pattern of the super reach variation pattern is the same regardless of the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is lost, the determination ratio of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same regardless of the set value. Alternatively, only the determination ratio of any variation pattern of non-reach and normal reach may be the same.

  In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are determined regardless of the set value. Although the example in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the super reach α is obtained when the variable display result is lost. The determination ratio of only one of the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss may be the same regardless of the set value.

  Also, in the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are determined regardless of the set value. Although the example in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value set is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and is set even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value, the determination ratio of the variation pattern for the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is lost, the non-reach and normal reach variation pattern determination ratios differ depending on the set value that is set. Depending on the set value, there may be one or more undecided variation patterns among the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. In other words, the fact that the determination ratio of the variation pattern varies depending on the set value is that any variation pattern is not determined (the determination proportion is 0%) or a specific variation pattern is 100%. It is also included to determine at a rate of

The non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach loss variation more than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter variation time (see FIG. 9-10). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, a non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, a winning prize makes it difficult to generate a useless starting prize that is not reserved, and when the number of reserved words decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 9-16 (A)-FIG. 9-16 (C), it fluctuates using the variation pattern determination table for loss which changes according to the total number of pending storage. Although the form which determines a pattern is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The number of holding | maintenance memory | storage in the special symbol of change object (For example, when performing the variable display of a 1st special symbol, it is 1st. The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for losing that varies depending on the number of special symbols reserved and the variation display of the second special symbol.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for losing of the feature part 207SG of the present embodiment, even if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any numerical value of 1 to 6, the variation pattern of the super reach losing The ranges of random number values assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) are the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the change display is actually executed in the change pattern of the super reach loss (the change pattern of the super reach loss) (Appearance rate) varies depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the form in which the change display is executed in the change pattern of the super reach lose according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this. Considering the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the change display shows the change in the super reach loss. It may be executed in a pattern.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, a general figure hold storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

The first special figure holding storage unit has received a start prize (first start prize) after the game ball has passed (entered) the first start prize opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not yet started. The hold data of the game (the special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. The random number MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value M for determining the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103.
The numerical data indicating R3 or the like is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (second start prize) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize port formed by the variable prize ball device 6B. The hold data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on The number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The usual figure holding storage unit stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passing gate, and is used for determining the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so as to be updatable by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and are periodically updated according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. Alternatively, the random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  Next, the display of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 9-17 (A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. Each of the first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E is configured by 7 segments configured by seven segments that draw a character “8” and dots arranged at the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E can be turned on and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short period.

  In addition, the display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment is executed using a non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is tested. .

  In the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 9-17 (B) and 9-17 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for every 6000 balls in all gaming states Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), Base 1 that is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each first out 6000 balls in all gaming states, and all gaming states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) every second out 6000 balls, and the normal state (low probability low base state) every third 6000 balls in all gaming states It is possible to display the base 3, which is the base value calculated in (1). Base L, base 1, base 2, and base 3 are displayed on display monitor 207SG029 as percentages.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “L.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “bL.” Which is an abbreviation of the base L. ”Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values“ 00 ”to“ 99 ”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “1.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “b1.”, Which is an abbreviation of the base. And the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Further, when the base 2 is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, the first display unit 207SG is displayed in order to display “b2.” Which is an abbreviation of the base.
“B” is displayed on 029A, “2.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display. Part 207SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “3.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “b3.” Which is an abbreviation of the base. And the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D.

  In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, control for sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2 and the base 3 is executed under the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIG. 9-19, the main board 11 executes control for switching the display on the display monitor 207SG029 at intervals of 5 seconds in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3. The display of each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is different in display color according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-18, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “1”, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko gaming machine When the set value set to 1 is “2”, each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “3”, it is displayed. Each base value in the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “4”, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the set value set to “5” is displayed, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in red and set to the pachinko gaming machine 1. If the set value is "6" displays the base value in the display monitor 207SG029 at purple. For this reason, the game shop clerk and the like can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the set value changing process described later. ing.

  Next, the game control main process in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 9-20 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial setting is performed (207SGSa002). 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, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). When the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or when the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017 and the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether a normal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

When the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and when the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) Whether or not a setting value changing flag indicating that a setting value changing process (to be described later) was being executed before the interruption (that a power interruption occurred during the execution of the setting value changing process) is set. Is judged (207SGSa006).
If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017. If the setting value changing flag is not set, a RAM clear flag indicating that a RAM clear process described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is operated. (207SGSa008).

  When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

  In 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the opening sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch 207SG051 turned on and the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not (207SGSa013a).

  When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the setting value changing process (207SGSa013b) for changing the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is set. Is not set (207SGSa013a; N), a setting value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

  If the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or the open sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processing of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

  In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag has been set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 has been cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started this time (RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) has been executed) ( 207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is changed to the power supply stop (power interruption). Recovery processing for returning to the state is performed (207SGSa015).

  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 command at the time of a recovery including a hot start notification command with respect to the production | presentation control board 12, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered in the state before power interruption (hot start), and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

In 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a state where the clear switch is operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal set value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a formal procedure by the operation of a game hall employee or the like (the pachinko gaming machine 207SG003 is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while operating the clear switch) When the machine 1 is activated), the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the setting value changing flag is set, the setting value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). And the process of 207SGSa009-207SGSa016 mentioned above is performed.

  When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and when the open sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

  Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to a period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. 9-26 (A), all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are set. Cold start notification is started by starting flashing (207SGSa024).

  After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has expired (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGSa026 is repeated, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029 Blinks (207SGSa027), and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

  The feature 207SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over a period of a cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is called and started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may blink. In addition, at least some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be lit.

Then, in 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initial setting of the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically interrupt the timer every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). A built-in CTC register is set (207SGSa029), and an interrupt is permitted (207SGSa030). 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.

  Further, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 determines whether or not an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error), or after returning from a power interruption during setting change to be described later. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the set value abnormality is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by −1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has expired (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processing of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 is repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) that a set value abnormality error has occurred or that the power has been restored during a setting change. , “E.” is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (B), the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a game hall management computer via a terminal board (not shown) provided at 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until the power interruption of the pachinko gaming machine 1 occurs (until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a store clerk or the like in the game hall), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. The error notification by the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is executed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment has the display monitor 207SG029, the first monitor when the abnormal set value is set or the power is interrupted while the set value is changed. Since the error occurrence notification is executed by the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the store clerk or the like of the game hall can generate errors and set values from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power has been restored from the power interruption during the change. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the return from the power interruption while the set value is being changed can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

  In the game control main process of the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. The mode of executing the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The RAM clear process If it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021, it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (20 SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

FIG. 9-21 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface process. In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 first designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207
SGSa041). Next, “00H” is set (stored) at the designated address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX described later) in the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). When the designated address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is designated (207SGSa044), and the designated address is an address (F002) storing the RAM clear flag. (207SGSa45).

  If the specified address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next step is further performed. Is designated and the process proceeds to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the designated address is the last address in the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear process is terminated.

  Note that the RAM 102 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is assigned addresses (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (B). Among these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the top of the RAM 102 will be described later. Temporary setting values are stored. Further, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). In other addresses (F003 and later), special figure hold memory, general figure hold memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and game information including error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored. . The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among areas where other information is stored. In addition, a value indicating the factory shipment state (for example, set value “0”) is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. Note that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a state where the value indicating the factory shipment state is set at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail. You may be prompted to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by display on the display device 5 or the like.

  That is, the RAM clear process in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing “00H” in an address excluding the set value.

  Note that the feature 207SG in the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clear process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When activated at the start, only game information stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (after the address F003 in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

In addition, in the feature unit 207SG in the present embodiment, an example in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is stored in the game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

  FIG. 9-22 is a flowchart showing the setting value changing process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value changing process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B start blinking (207SGSa052, see FIG. 9-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 sets only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value change process (a mode that is neither big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C shown in FIG. 9-6). Starts to light (207SGSa052a).

  In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether any value 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). When a value other than 1 to 6 is stored as a setting value in the RAM 102, or when a setting value is not stored in the RAM 102 (when the setting value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the setting value is set at the address F000 in the RAM 102. Then, “1” is set (setting value is reset to “1”), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any value of 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the RAM 102 (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

  In 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a power-off detection process execution start waiting timer for waiting until the power-off detection process is executed. Then, the value of the power-off detection process execution start waiting timer is decremented by 1 (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether or not the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has expired (207SGSa056). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has not timed out (207SGSa056; N), the processes of 207SGSa055 and 207SGSa056 are repeatedly executed, and the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has timed out (207SGSa056; Y). Performs power-off detection processing (207SGSa057).

  After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer at the game hall (207SGSa059).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets a setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). When there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. The contents are updated (207SGSa063).

Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a setting value advantageous to the player by one step over the “1”, is set as a temporary setting value. If the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “2”, “3”, which is a setting value advantageous to the player by one step over the “2”, is temporarily set. A numerical value that is one larger than the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, such as being stored as the setting value at the address F001 of the RAM 102, is stored as the borrowing setting at the address F001 of the RAM 102. When the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “6”, “1” may be stored as a temporary setting value at the address F001 of the RAM 102.

  The CPU 103 displays the setting value (temporary setting value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or to store it in the address F001. The setting value displayed is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029.

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the setting value (or provisional setting value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a temporary setting value is stored at the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). When the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and when the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; Y), further in the RAM102. It is determined whether or not the setting value stored in the address F000 is different from the provisional setting value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070).

  When the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is the same as the provisional setting value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and is stored in the address F000 in the RAM102. When the set value value stored in the address F001 differs from the set value value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the temporary set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 is set to the address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting value.

  In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the set value change process.

FIG. 9-23 is a flowchart illustrating the setting value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101).
Then, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold indicator 207SG025B start blinking (207SGSa102, see FIG. 9-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 sets only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation processing (a mode that is neither big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C shown in FIG. 9-6). Starts to light (207SGSa103).

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value check start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a power-off detection process execution start waiting timer for waiting until the power-off detection process is executed (207SGSa105). ). Then, the value of the power-off detection processing execution start waiting timer is decremented by -1 (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the power-off detection processing execution start waiting timer has expired (207SGSa107). When the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has not timed out (207SGSa107; N), the processes of 207SGSa106 and 207SGSa107 are repeatedly executed, and the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has timed out (207SGSa107; Y). Performs a power-off detection process (207SGSa108). The power-off detection process (207SGSa108) is the same process as the power-off detection process (207SGSa057) of the setting value change process described above.

  After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer at the game hall (207SGSa110).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is terminated (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. Are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits a set value check end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa115), and ends the set value check process.

  As described above, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B, and the round indicator 207SG131 are turned on, and the first hold indicator 207SG025A, second, from the start of the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. By starting the flashing of the hold indicator 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, a player, a game clerk, or the like can change the set value or the set value from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the confirmation is in progress.

In the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, the round indicator 207SG1 is used as a mode according to the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process at the start of the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process.
In the example shown in FIG. 9, only one LED is lit among the segments forming the segment 31, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segment configuring the round indicator 207 SG 131 is illustrated in FIG. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it does not correspond to any of the big hit A, big hit B, and big hit C shown in FIG.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (A), at the start of the setting value changing process and the setting value checking process, the mode according to the setting value changing process and the setting value checking process As an example, the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are lit in the same manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are set value changes. You may light in the aspect which is different at the time of the start of a process, and the time of the start of a setting value confirmation process.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (disconnected) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is opened with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened. And the clear switch are turned on to execute the setting value changing process.

  At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 9-25 (A) to 9-25 (E), by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit The display using the 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 9-17) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses different number of display units when executing the set value changing process at the time of activation and when displaying the base value after the activation is completed.

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts the setting value changing process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, display of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated in the state where the setting value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D as described above, the display on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (powered off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened. Setting value confirmation processing is executed by setting (clear switch OFF).

  At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 9-25 (A), 9-25 (B), and 9-25 (E), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by first turning it off. The display using the display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIG. 9-17) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses different numbers of display copies when the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of activation and when the base value is displayed after the activation is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts setting value confirmation processing by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, display of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is terminated when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state.

  FIG. 9-24 is a flowchart illustrating the power interruption detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (207SGS081). If there is no power-off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process ends. If there is a power-off signal input (207SGS081; Y), backup data including setting value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), the specified backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-28, the CPU 103 executes the same power-off detection process (207SGS200) as that of 207SGSa057 and 207SGSa108 described above. S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed later.

The invention 207SG has been described above while exemplifying the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 207SG is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 9-22) ,
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing) capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
With
An information display unit (for example, a game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display device 207SG004A and a second special symbol display device 207SG004B) that is controlled by the game control means and can at least perform variable display. Part 207SG200),
When the specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-20, when the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the release sensor 207SG090 are each ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated) Transition to a setting state where the setting can be performed (for example, a state where the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 9-22)
When in the setting state, the information display unit performs display capable of recognizing the setting state (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (A), the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process). Is a part that lights up all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B), according to this feature, Since the information display unit that performs variable display, which is an important display on the machine, is notified of the setting state, suitable notification can be performed.

The invention 208SG has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 208SG is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 9-22) ,
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing) capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
With
An information display unit (for example, a game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display device 207SG004A and a second special symbol display device 207SG004B) that is controlled by the game control means and can at least perform variable display. Part 207SG200),
When the specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-20, when the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the release sensor 207SG090 are each ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated) Transition to a setting state where the setting can be performed (for example, a state where the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 9-22)
When the specific condition is satisfied but a predetermined error occurs, a display capable of specifying that the predetermined error has occurred is performed in the variable display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (B)). In addition, when an error occurs more than the set value, the gaming machine is characterized in that all segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B blink). According to this feature, in the variable display area in which variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is executed, even if the specific condition is satisfied, the display notifies that a predetermined error has occurred. However, it is possible to suitably notify that a predetermined error has occurred.

The invention 209SG has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 209SG is
A gaming machine that can be played using game media and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 9-22) ,
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing) capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
Game value giving means for giving a game value based on a game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, a game ball wins a first start winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a general winning opening 10, a big winning opening, etc. The part where the prize ball is paid out)
It has a plurality of display units (for example, the first display unit 207SG029A to the fourth display unit 207SG029D), and predetermined information (for example, the base shown in FIG. 9-17 (C)) regarding the game value given by the game value granting means Value) information display means (for example, display monitor 207SG029),
With
The information display means can display setting value information that can specify the setting value set by the setting means when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-25, a pachinko game). If the lock switch 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON and the clear switch is OFF when the machine 1 is started, the set value can be displayed in the set value confirmation state)
The number of the display units used is different between the case where the predetermined information is displayed and the case where the set value information is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-25, the base value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029). When displayed, the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 20
7SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, the fourth display unit 207SG029D are used, and when the set value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, the gaming machine is characterized in that only the fourth display unit 207SG029D is used). According to this feature, since the set value information is also displayed on the information display means capable of displaying the predetermined information regarding the game value, there is no need to separately provide a display means for displaying the set value information. The cost of the machine can be reduced.

  As described above, the characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Included in the invention.

  For example, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the embodiment, the game information display unit 207SG200 is replaced with a first special symbol display device 207SG004A, a second special symbol display device 207SG004B, a first hold indicator 207SG025A, a second hold indicator 207SG025B, Although the example comprised from the symbol display 207SG020, the universal figure hold display 207SG025C, the round display 207SG131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the probability variation lamp 207SG133, and the time-shortening lamp 207SG134 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The game information display unit 207SG200 may include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

  In the feature unit 207SG of the embodiment, the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process (setting value changing state) and the case where the setting value checking process is being executed (setting value checking state). Although the example which makes 1 special symbol display apparatus 207SG004A and 2nd special symbol display apparatus 207SG004B light in the same aspect was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, CPU103 is performing setting value change processing The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be lit or blinked in different manners depending on whether or not the setting value confirmation process is being performed. By doing in this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by the lighting mode or the flashing mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. It is possible to inform easily whether there is.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on by lighting all the segments. The display mode (lighting mode) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the variable display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lights up) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state. Aspect) is the first special symbol display device 207S. If the 004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is different from the display mode in the case where the variable display result is derived and displayed, out of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B Some segments need not be lit.

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all segments and the round display unit 207SG131 that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. Illustrated is a mode in which one segment is turned on, all the segments constituting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are flashed, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, the lighting of one segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131, the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are configured. Of all segments The dark, not executed, or may be executed only partially.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is lit. Is not limited to this, and if the combination does not correspond to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 9-6, the number of lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is plural. There may be.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the notification of the set value abnormality error is performed using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is illustrated. For example, an error notification LED may be provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 individually, and the LED may be lit or blinked to notify that a set value abnormality error has occurred.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the said embodiment, although the form provided with the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying a base value on the pachinko game machine 1 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The pachinko game The machine 1 may not include the display monitor 207SG029. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029 as described above, a display means for displaying the set value (or provisional set value) in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state may be newly provided. .

  In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the embodiment, when the change of the setting value or the confirmation of the setting value is completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body Depending on whether or not the initialization process is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed, a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is performed. Although an example of determining whether to execute is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether to execute a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process, It may be determined according to the operating distance of each movable body or the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round indicator 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are illustrated in a mode different from that in the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed of the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state. Is not limited to this, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the round display that constitute the game information display unit 207SG200. Vessel 2 7SG0131, the like right-handed lamp 207SG132, may have a structure in which pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in the notification if during the game that the setting value is changed status and settings confirmation state (lit or flashing).

Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round indicator 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are illustrated in a mode different from that during the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed of the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state. Is not limited to this, and the “mode different from that during the game” may include that the blinking cycle is different, the luminance, the emission color of each segment is different, and the like.

  In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization are performed from when the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command. As an example of the process, the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 notifies the setting value change start notification. From the time when the command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received, the non-detection operation control of each movable body is executed, and from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. The actual operation check operation control of each movable body may be executed.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round indicator 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 are turned on or blinked to illustrate that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the present invention is limited to this. 1st special symbol display device 207SG004A, second special symbol display device 207SG004B, first hold indicator 207SG025A, second hold indicator when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or set value confirmation state 207SG025B, Lau De indicator 207SG131, may be provided with written description of the lighting or blinking of the right-handed light 207SG132 is executed at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (e.g., the vicinity of the gaming information display unit 207SG200). By doing in this way, a store clerk or the like who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold. It can be prevented that the lighting or blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, or the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is mistaken as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like.

  In the game control main process of the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. The mode of executing the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The RAM clear process If it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021, it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (20 SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

(Explanation regarding feature 10F)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, a problem may arise from the following viewpoints. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and that can execute an advantageous state control advantageous to the player based on the set setting values. there were. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in the setting confirmation process for confirming the set value, the transition to the next process can be made only when all the main processes being executed have been completed (for example, JP 2010-200902 A). reference). However, in the case of a gaming machine such as Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, it is necessary to wait until all the processes being executed are completed in a situation where it is desired to immediately check the setting, and the setting checking operation is preferably performed. I couldn't. The gaming machines according to Invention 10F, Invention 11F, Invention 12F, and Invention 13F that solve such problems are proposed below. In the following, Invention 10F, Invention 11F, Invention 12F,
The feature of the gaming machine according to the invention 13F is represented as a feature portion 10F. Note that the feature unit 10F is characterized in that a game stop start process and a game stop end process are added to the set value change process and the set value confirmation process described above. The characteristic part 10F is applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above together with the characteristic part 207SG.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart illustrating a setting value change process in the feature unit 10F. In FIG. 10A, the same processing as that in FIG. In the process of FIG. 9-20, the RAM clear process is executed in the process of 207SGa009 before the setting change process (207SGa013b) is executed. For this reason, no information about the game remains in the storage area at the stage of the setting change process (207SGa013b). However, the RAM clear process (207SGa009) may be executed when it is determined in 207SGSa014 that the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y). Thereby, the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. The feature section 10F will be described on the assumption that the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. In the set value changing process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001). Details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. After the game stop start process, lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa051). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 9-22 is executed.

  Further, the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002) after executing the process of clearing the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value (or provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa067). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 9-22 is executed.

  FIG. 10B is a flowchart illustrating the setting value confirmation processing in the feature unit 10F. 10-2, the same processes as those in FIG. 9-23 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001). Details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. This game stop start process is the same process as the game stop start process of FIG. After the game stop start process, lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa101). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 9-23 is executed.

  Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. This game stop end process is the same process as the game stop end process of FIG. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa112). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 9-23 is executed.

(About various timers)
Next, the game stop start process will be described. During the game, the time and period related to the game are timed by a plurality of timers. When the CPU 103 enters a game stop state, the CPU 103 stops timing of the plurality of timers. The plurality of timers will be described in order. The attacker opening time timer is a timer for measuring the opening time of the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 having the large winning opening. The CPU 103 measures the time from when the grand prize opening door is opened to when it is closed by the attacker opening time timer. The inter-round interval period timer is a timer for measuring the interval period between rounds in the jackpot gaming state. The CPU 103 counts the time from the end of the round to the start of the next round using the inter-round interval period timer.

  The V-lid opening time timer is a predetermined switch (in a V-probability gaming machine that controls the gaming state after the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. This is a timer for measuring the opening time of the V lid, which is controlled in an open state and a closed state, provided in front of the sensor that detects V variation. In a V-probability gaming machine, the V-lid is opened in a predetermined round among a plurality of rounds. Such an area where the V lid is opened is referred to as a V winning area. The CPU 103 counts the time from when the V lid is opened to when it is closed by the V lid opening time timer. The V passing waiting time timer is a timer for measuring the time of V winning that determines that a game ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is valid. The CPU 103 is a game ball that has passed through a predetermined switch after the grand prize opening door of the special variable prize winning ball device 7 is changed from the open state to the closed state. A game ball that has passed through the switch is also determined to be a V prize within the valid period. The CPU 103 counts the effective period of the V winning when the V winning is determined to be valid by the V passing waiting time timer.

  The electric chew release time timer is a timer for measuring an open time when the electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces as the variable winning ball apparatus 6B (ordinary electric accessory) is controlled to be in the open state. . The variable winning ball device 6B changes between a closed state and an open state, but the CPU 103 counts the time from when the variable winning ball device 6B is opened to the closed state by an electric chew release time timer. .

  The special figure variation time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of variable symbol special display. The CPU 103 measures the time from when the special symbol variable display is started to when the special symbol variable display is ended by the special symbol variation time timer. The normal variable time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of variable display of normal symbols. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of variable display of the normal symbol to the end of variable display of the normal symbol by the normal variation time timer.

  The fanfare time timer is a timer that measures a period during which a fanfare effect is executed, which is a period for notifying that the jackpot is controlled when the jackpot starts. The fanfare period is a period in which a fanfare effect as an effect operation for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state is executed after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. The CPU 103 counts the time from the start of the fanfare effect until the end of the fanfare effect by the fanfare time timer.

  The ending time timer is a timer that measures a period in which an ending effect is executed, which is a period for notifying the end of the big hit when the big hit ends. The ending period is a period in which the jackpot end process is executed, and is a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the ending effect to the end of the ending effect by the ending time timer.

The CPU 103 includes a special figure fluctuation stop period timer, a common figure fluctuation stop period timer, and the like as other timers other than the timers described above. The special figure variation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.5 seconds) from when the variable display of a special symbol is derived and displayed until the next variable symbol variable display is started. The CPU 103 measures the time from the time when the special symbol variable display is derived and displayed by the special symbol fluctuation stop period timer until the next special symbol variable display is started. The normal figure fluctuation stop period timer is a timer that measures the time (for example, 0.4 seconds) from when the normal symbol variable display is derived and displayed until the next normal symbol variable display is started. The CPU 103 counts the time from the time when the normal symbol variable display is derived and displayed to the time when the next normal symbol variable display is started by the universal symbol fluctuation stop period timer.

(Game stop start process)
Next, the game stop start process in the characteristic portion 10F will be described. FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the game stop start process in the feature unit 10F. First, in the game stop start process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is operating (10FS010). In 10FS010, if the attacker open time timer is operating (10FS010; Y), the active attacker open time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not in operation (10FS010; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is in operation (10FS011). In 10FS011, if the inter-round interval period timer is operating (10FS011; Y), the operating inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends.

  If the inter-round interval period timer is not in operation (10FS011; N), it is determined whether or not the V-lid opening time timer is in operation (10FS012). In 10FS012, if the V lid opening time timer is operating (10FS012; Y), the operating V lid opening time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the processing is terminated. If the V lid opening time timer is not in operation (10FS012; N), it is determined whether or not the V passage waiting time timer is in operation (10FS013). In 10FS013, if the V passing waiting time timer is operating (10FS013; Y), the operating V passing waiting time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

  If the V passage waiting time timer is not in operation (10FS013; N), it is determined whether the electric chew release time timer is in operation (10FS014). In 10FS014, if the electric chew release time timer is operating (10FS014; Y), the operating electric chew release time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the electric chew release time timer is not in operation (10FS014; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time timer is in operation (10FS015). In 10FS015, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS015; Y), the operating special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

  If the special figure fluctuation time timer is not in operation (10FS015; N), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fluctuation time timer is in operation (10FS016). In 10FS016, if the normal time changing time timer is operating (10FS016; Y), the operating normal time changing time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the usual time change timer is not in operation (10FS016; N), it is determined whether the fanfare time timer is in operation (10FS017). In 10FS017, if the fanfare time timer is operating (10FS017; Y), the operating fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated.

If the fanfare time timer is not in operation (10FS017; N), it is determined whether or not the ending time timer is in operation (10FS018). In 10FS018, if the ending time timer is operating (10FS018; Y), the operating ending time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends. If the ending time timer is not in operation (10FS018; N), it is determined whether a timer such as a special figure fluctuation stop period timer is operating as another timer (10FS019). 10FS019
If the other timer is in operation (10FS019; Y), the other timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the other timer is not operating (10FS019; N), the other process (10FS021) is executed, and then the process is terminated.

  Here, the other processing (10FS021) includes the following processing. For example, processing for invalidating the firing of the hitting ball operating handle 30, processing for invalidating various sensors provided at the start port, the general winning port 10, the out port, and the passing gate 41, processing for invalidating detection of various errors, Processing for invalidating the payout of prize balls is included. By the other process (10FS021), various processes are invalidated and the game is not normally executed.

(Game stop termination process)
Next, the game stop end process in the characteristic section 10F will be described. FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart illustrating a game stop end process in the feature unit 10F. First, in the game stop end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is stopped (10FS030). In 10FS030, if the attacker release time timer is stopped (10FS030; Y), the stopped attacker release time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not stopped (10FS030; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031). In 10FS031, if the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031; Y), the stopped inter-round interval period timer is operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

  If the inter-round interval period timer is not stopped (10FS031; N), it is determined whether or not the V-lid opening time timer is stopped (10FS032). In 10FS032, if the V lid opening time timer is stopped (10FS032; Y), the stopped V lid opening time timer is operated (10FS040), and the processing is terminated. If the V lid opening time timer is not stopped (10FS032; N), it is determined whether or not the V passage waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033). In 10FS033, if the V passing waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033; Y), the stopped V passing waiting time timer is operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

  If the V passage waiting time timer is not stopped (10FS033; N), it is determined whether or not the electric chew release time timer is stopped (10FS034). In 10FS034, if the electric chew release time timer is stopped (10FS034; Y), the electric chew release time timer in operation is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the electric chew release time timer is not stopped (10FS034; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time timer is stopped (10FS035). In 10FS035, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035; Y), the stopped special figure fluctuation time timer is operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

  If the special figure fluctuation time timer is not stopped (10FS035; N), it is determined whether or not the usual figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS036). In 10FS036, if the normal time fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS036; Y), the stopped normal time fluctuation time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the usual time change timer is not stopped (10FS036; N), it is determined whether the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037). In 10FS037, if the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037; Y), the stopped fanfare time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

  If the fanfare time timer is not stopped (10FS037; N), it is determined whether or not the ending time timer is stopped (10FS038). In 10FS038, if the ending time timer is stopped (10FS038; Y), the stopped ending time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the ending time timer is not stopped (10FS038; N), it is determined whether other timers such as a special figure fluctuation stop period timer are stopped as other timers (10FS039). In 10FS039, if the other timer is stopped (10FS039; Y), the other stopped timer is operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the other timer is not stopped (10FS039; N), the other process (10FS041) is executed, and then the process ends.

  Here, the other processing (10FS041) includes the following processing. For example, a process for enabling the firing of the hitting operation handle 30, a process for enabling various sensors provided at the start port, the general winning port 10, the out port, and the passing gate 41, a process for enabling detection of various errors, A process for validating the payout of prize balls is included. By the other process (10FS041), various processes are validated and the game is normally executed.

(About effects of features)
As shown in FIGS. 10-1 to 10-4, the CPU 103 determines the period of the attacker release time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Is stopped, and based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the time measurement of the period of the attacker open time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player progresses by subtracting the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the open state in the setting confirmation state, thereby causing the player to proceed. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

  As shown in FIGS. 10-1 to 10-4, the CPU 103 stops measuring the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the interval interval between rounds, and the setting confirmation state is Based on the completion, the timing of the interval period timer between rounds is restarted. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game by subtracting the inter-round interval period in the setting confirmation state. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 10-1 to FIG. 10-4, the CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the V passage waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the effective period of the V winning, and confirms the setting. Based on the completion of the state, the counting of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer is resumed. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and in the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game by subtracting the effective period of the V winning a prize. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 10-1 to 10-4, the CPU 103 determines the validity period of the electric chew release time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. Is stopped, and based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the timing of the valid period of the electric chew release time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged by the progress of the game when the variable winning ball device 6B is ready to enter in the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented.

As shown in FIG. 10-1 to FIG. 10-4, the CPU 103 counts the effective period of the special figure variable time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special symbol variable display is executed. Is stopped, and the valid period of the special figure variation time timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the variable display of the special symbol being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 10-1 to 10-4, the CPU 103 counts the effective period of the universal variable time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable symbol display is being executed. Is stopped, and based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the time measurement of the effective period of the usual variable time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the variable display of the normal symbol being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 10-1 to 10-4, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the fanfare time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the fanfare effect is being executed, Based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the counting of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is resumed. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the fanfare effect being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. .

  As shown in FIGS. 10-1 to 10-4, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the ending time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the ending effect is being executed, Based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the counting of the valid period of the ending time timer is resumed. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the ending effect being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. .

  As shown in FIG. 10-1 to FIG. 10-4, the CPU 103 performs the special drawing based on the fact that the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and the next variable display is started until the next variable display is started. The timing of the period of the variable stop period timer is stopped, and the timing of the period of the special figure variable stop period timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. In this way, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the setting confirmation state, the period in which the next variable display is started is subtracted and the game proceeds. This can prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(Regarding a variation of the gaming machine according to the feature 10F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 10F has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 10F is demonstrated.

A gaming machine (so-called first type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the variable display result of special symbols and decorative symbols has been described, but a special variable winning ball device (so-called bonus) provided in the gaming area Gaming machines (so-called second-class gaming machines) that transition to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a game ball (V-winning prize) in the special prize opening (V prize opening), and the first and second kind You may apply in the game machine (1 type 2 type mixing machine) which combined. When a start winning at the second start winning opening is detected, a big hit determination is executed, and when the determination result is a big hit, a variation display of the second special figure is executed and a big hit display result is obtained. The game control similar to the big hit based on the start winning to the first starting winning opening is executed such as being controlled to the state. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit, the small hit determination is executed, and when the determination result is a small hit, the variation display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result is obtained. The special variable winning ball apparatus for small hits is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When a game ball is received in the special variable winning ball device for small hits in the small hit game state, and the game ball enters the special winning port (V region) and is detected by a predetermined switch, the variable for big hit is possible. The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the second type big hit game control in which the winning ball apparatus is released for a predetermined number of rounds and enters a big hit game state.

  In such a type 2 type mixing machine, a small hitting time timer may be provided for measuring an effective period for determining that a game ball that has entered the special winning opening (V region) is valid. The CPU 103 determines that the game ball that has passed through the predetermined switch after the special variable winning ball apparatus has been closed from the open state to the closed state by the small hitting time timer is also winning within the valid period. The CPU 103 counts the period during which the winning to the special winning opening is determined to be valid by the small hit time timer. Then, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the small hitting time timer based on the fact that it has been controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the small hit gaming state, and based on the end of the setting confirmation state The clocking of the effective period of the small hitting timer may be resumed. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the control in the small hit gaming state is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

  In the embodiment described above, various types of control are executed in the setting confirmation state. However, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, similar control may be executed in the setting change state. Good. For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of the various timers based on being controlled to the setting change state when the player is in a state advantageous to the player and the various timers based on the end of the setting change state. It may be possible to resume the timing.

  The timer control may be changed depending on whether the special symbol variable display results in a jackpot display result or the non-display result. Specifically, when the special symbol variable display results in a jackpot display result, based on the fact that the setting confirmation state has ended, the timing of the special figure variable time timer is stopped based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state. If the special figure variable time timer is restarted and the special symbol variable display results in a display error, the special figure variable time timer may not be stopped even if the setting confirmation state is controlled. . In this way, with regard to the jackpot display result that is advantageous to the player, the timer is stopped in order to give a disadvantage to the player, but since the loss display result does not become a disadvantage to the player, the timer is set. It can be prevented from stopping. As a control method, it is only necessary to determine whether the current game state is a jackpot display result or a display result before the game stop start process associated with the set value confirmation process is executed. And if the setting check is executed during execution of variable display of outlier display results, the special figure fluctuation time timer is not stopped during execution of variable display of outlier, and the symbol stop period is entered. Sometimes, the special figure fluctuation stop period timer may be stopped.

  The timer control may be changed depending on whether the set value is advantageous for the player or the set value that is disadvantageous for the player. For example, if the setting confirmation state is entered when the setting value is advantageous to the player, various timers are stopped, but if the setting confirmation state is established when the setting value is disadvantageous to the player, various timers are set. You may make it not stop.

The invention 10F has been described above while exemplifying the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 10F is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting value change processing) that can be set to any one of the setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) of a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage for the player in accordance with the setting changing operation. Part to execute)
A state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting variable value confirmation processing) capable of controlling to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set;
A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous second state (for example, a closed state);
Predetermined game execution means (for example, CPU 103) capable of executing a predetermined game (for example, round) for changing the variable prize-winning device from the second state to the first state during the advantageous state a plurality of times;
Variable winning timekeeping means (for example, the CPU 103 that measures time by an attacker opening time timer) that measures the period during which the variable winning device is changed to the first state;
The variable winning timekeeping means stops the time counting based on the fact that the variable winning device is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning device is changed to the first state, and the setting confirmation state is ended. (E.g., the CPU 103 counts the period of the attacker opening time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state). Is stopped, and the time measurement of the period of the attacker opening time timer is resumed based on the completion of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the player progresses by subtracting the period during which the variable winning device is changed to the first state in the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

In addition, the invention 11F has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 11F is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting value change processing) that can be set to any one of the setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) of a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage for the player in accordance with the setting changing operation. Part to execute)
A state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting variable value confirmation processing) capable of controlling to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set;
Normal variable display means (for example, the CPU 103) for variably displaying the normal identification information (for example, the normal symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result based on the game medium having entered the predetermined area (for example, the passing gate 41). ,
When the display result of the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (for example, per ordinary figure), a normal variable winning means (for example, an open state) in which the game medium can enter for a predetermined period (for example, open state) Variable winning ball apparatus 6B),
Normal variable winning timekeeping means (for example, a CPU 103 for timekeeping by an electric chew release time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means is ready to enter;
The normal variable winning time counting means stops the time counting based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the normal variable winning means is ready to enter, and the setting confirmation state is ended. (E.g., the CPU 103 sets the valid period of the electric chew release time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state). The timing is stopped, and the timing of the valid period of the electric chew release time timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantageous because the game progresses when the normal variable winning means can enter in the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented.

The invention 12F has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 12F is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player when variable display of identification information is performed and a specific display is derived.
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting value change processing) that can be set to any one of the setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) of a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage for the player in accordance with the setting changing operation. Part to execute)
A state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting variable value confirmation processing) capable of controlling to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set;
Variable display timing means (for example, a CPU 103 that counts by a special chart variable time timer) that measures the execution period of variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols),
The variable display timing means stops the timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the identification information is being executed, and the period based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the special figure variable time timer based on the fact that the special symbol variable time timer is controlled based on the fact that the special symbol variable time display is being executed when the variable symbol special display is being executed. Based on the completion of the status, the time measurement of the valid period of the special figure variable time timer is resumed).

  According to such a configuration, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

In addition, the invention 13F has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 13F is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player when variable display of identification information is performed and a specific display result is derived,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting value change processing) that can be set to any one of the setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) of a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage for the player in accordance with the setting changing operation. Part to execute)
A state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting variable value confirmation processing) capable of controlling to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set;
A normal variable display means (for example, the CPU 103) for variably displaying normal identification information (for example, a normal symbol) and deriving a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed a predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41);
Normal variable display time measuring means (for example, CPU 103 for clocking by a normal variable time timer) for measuring the execution period of variable display of normal identification information,
The normal variable display timing means stops the timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when variable display of normal identification information is being executed, and based on the fact that the setting confirmation state has ended. (E.g., the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the universal variable time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable symbol display is being executed, Based on the completion of the setting confirmation status, the time measurement of the normal variable time timer is resumed).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player can be disadvantaged because the variable display of the normal identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 100 Game control microcomputer, 120 Production control CPU, 123 Display control part.

Claims (1)

A game machine capable of executing a variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information that is more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information as the special identification information, and that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player Because
Corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display,
The correspondence display means includes
According to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to display a corresponding display of any one of the display modes of the normal mode and a plurality of special modes different from the normal mode,
It is possible to take over the corresponding display of the special mode over a plurality of variable displays including at least a variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information,
The ratio of the display mode of the corresponding display from the variation display of the first special identification information to the variation display of the second special identification information is more effective than the first special identification information from the variation display of the second special identification information. The gaming machine is higher than the rate of taking over the display mode of the corresponding display over the variable display.

Images