JP2019181101A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU 120 sets a second item of a pattern X to an initial selection state on a second selection screen in reception of selection of a character A on a first selection screen of SU notice, sets a second item of a pattern Y to an initial selection state on the second selection screen in reception of selection of a character B on the second selection screen, and sets a second item of a pattern Z to an initial selection state on the second selection screen in reception of a character C on the first selection screen.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  For example, in a gaming machine that outputs music at an appropriate timing such as during a so-called jackpot game state, the player can select a song and can select a player during a jackpot according to the number of jackpots Some music increases, and when the music increases, the initial cursor position when the selection screen is displayed is adapted to the option corresponding to the added music (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2010-259465 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that the selection of music becomes monotonous and it is difficult to improve the game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
An effect selection means (for example, for effect control) that allows the player to select items (for example, the first item and the second item) corresponding to each of a plurality of different types of effects so that the player can select the effect. CPU 120 displays the first selection screen or the second selection screen in 111SGS435, 111SGS466, 111SGS467, etc.)
Production execution means capable of executing the production accepted by the production selection means (for example, a part where the production control CPU 120 executes a battle notice or SU notice in the notice production process of 111SGS305),
A specific effect execution means capable of executing the specific effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the first selection effect);
With
When the specific effect is executed in the first mode, and when the specific effect is executed in the second mode, the display mode when the effect selection unit accepts the selection of the item is different (for example, for effect control) When CPU 120 accepts the selection of character A in the first selection effect of the SU notice, the second item of pattern X is set to the initial selection state on the second selection screen, and the selection of character B is accepted in the first selection effect. If the second item of pattern Y is in the initial selection state on the second selection screen and the selection of character C is accepted in the first selection effect, the second item of pattern Z is in the initial selection state on the second selection screen. The part which performs the process of 111SGS460-111SGS466 in a notice production process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the display mode of the item changes according to the mode of the specific effect, the interest is improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The production selection means includes:
A first item (for example, an item corresponding to the pattern X) whose relevance to the specific effect (for example, character A) of the first aspect is higher than the relevance to the specific effect (for example, characters B and C) of the second aspect. )When,
A second item (for example, an item corresponding to patterns Y and Z) whose relevance to the specific effect of the second aspect is higher than the relevance to the specific effect of the first aspect;
Can be selected and displayed,
When the specific effect is executed in the first mode, the first item is displayed in a mode selected regardless of the player's operation,
When the specific effect is executed in the second mode, the display is performed in a mode in which the second item is selected regardless of the player's operation.
According to this feature, it is possible to execute an effect according to the interest of the player.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
The specific effect execution means is capable of executing the specific effect in an effect executed in accordance with an item displayed in a mode selected regardless of the player's operation (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the SU (In the case where the selection of the character A is accepted on the first selection screen of the notice and the selection of the item of the effect pattern X in the initial selection state is accepted on the second selection screen, the character A appears in step 4 of the SU effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player's willingness to select can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
The effect execution means can execute an effect (for example, a notice effect such as a SU notice) in a different manner depending on whether or not the player is in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state),
In the effect executed according to the item displayed in a mode selected in a manner selected regardless of the player's operation, the specific effect executing means has a higher rate when the advantageous state is achieved than when the advantageous state is not achieved. (For example, in the case where the effect control CPU 120 executes the SU effect based on the effect pattern that has been initially selected on the second selection screen in the SU notice, when the big hit, it is more likely than the case of loss. (Characters A to C appear in step 4 at a higher rate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the specific performance will be executed.

A gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
The specific effect executing means executes the specific effect (for example, a title notification effect) in a first effect state (for example, a reach effect or the like),
The effect selection means can accept the selection of an effect (for example, music) in a second effect state (for example, a jackpot effect) that shifts after the end of the first effect state (see FIGS. 22-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the aspect of the specific effect executed in the first effect state is reflected in the selection of the effect executed in the second effect state different from the first effect state. Production can be performed smoothly.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (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 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. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting value confirmation process. (A) is a flowchart showing the RAM processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. Explanatory drawing which shows the information memorize | stored in RAM, and the state cleared. It is explanatory drawing which shows the initial symbol for every received command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the alerting | reporting aspect at the time of starting of a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of effect control process process. 16 is a flowchart showing a setting change process in Modification 8. 18 is a flowchart showing a part of effect control main processing in Modification 8. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the modification 8. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the modification 9. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the modification 10. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the special figure display result determination table 1, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the special figure display result determination table 2. FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. (A) is a notice effect type determination table, (B) is a diagram showing a SU number determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of effect control in battle notice, (B) is a figure which shows the example of effect control in SU notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. (A) is a battle advance notice, (B) is a SU advance notice, and (C) is a diagram showing the production contents in the big hit production. (A) is a 1st selection screen, (B)-(D) is a 2nd selection screen for battle notices, (E)-(G) are figures which show the 2nd selection screen for SU notices. (A)-(E) are figures which show the flow of the 1st selection production. (A)-(F) are figures which show the flow of a battle notice. (A)-(C) are figures which show the flow of SU notice. (A)-(H) are the figures which show the flow of SU production. It is a figure which shows the modification of this Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit 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, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The 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 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, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the 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 occurrences of jackpot), start information (startup) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko machine 1 Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) are 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. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission 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 waits.

  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 such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command 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 in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to 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 explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When a symbol is stopped in response to an operation of a stop button by a slot machine, when the combination of stop 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 a player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 122SG)
Next, the characteristic part 122SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. In addition, the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 122SG of the present embodiment is the same as the characteristic part 31AK described above, and is omitted. As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the main board 11 in the feature 122SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 122SG201 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. Further, the main board 11 has a lock switch 122SG051 for switching to a setting change state in which the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed or a setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed. In addition, a setting changeover switch 122SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (outtake rate) described later in the setting change state is provided.

  The setting switching main body provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 122SG051 and the setting changeover switch 122SG052, is housed in the board case 122SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 122SG051 and the setting changeover switch 122SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the left side of the back surface of the substrate case 122SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 122SG201.

  Since the board case 122SG201 having the lock switch 122SG051 and the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation is extremely difficult when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, and a predetermined door key is pressed. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3. Further, since the lock switch 122SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like of the game hall, only the store clerk possessing the setting key can be operated. Further, the lock switch 122SG051 is a switch that can execute an ON / OFF switching operation, which will be described later, and an operation (for example, a pushing operation) different from the switching operation by using a setting key. In the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are illustrated as separate keys. However, these keys may be shared by one key.

  Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is not opened, the front when the main board 11 is viewed is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 122SG003 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.

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

  FIG. 8-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature part 122SG 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”. The command form shown in FIG. 8-3 (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. 8-3 (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 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. 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. 8-3 (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 shown in FIG. 8-3 (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 for designating 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 4A 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 4B 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 number notification command for notifying the second 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 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 has started a setting value changing operation (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the setting changing state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value changing operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has ended. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the setting value confirmation operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated in the setting change state). The command E106H is a setting value confirmation end notification command for notifying that the setting value confirmation operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been completed.

  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. 8D is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the feature 122SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 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 to MR5 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  In this embodiment, each random number value MR1 to MR5 is exemplified as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-4. 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. 8-5 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. 8-5, the special reach fluctuation pattern of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is performed in the feature unit 122SG 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 122SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into the fluctuation patterns such as the non-reach type, the normal reach type, the super reach type, and 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 122SG of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 8-5, although the fluctuation | variation content (effect content) is previously determined for every fluctuation | variation pattern, this invention illustrates this. The present invention is not limited, and the variation content (effect content) may be different even for the same variation pattern according to the set value that has been set. 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 may be executed three times to obtain a change pattern that causes 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 FIG. 8-6 and FIG. 8-7 prepared for the CPU 103 to perform 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. 8-6 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), and FIG. -6 (C) display result determination table (set value 3), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), jackpot type determination shown in FIG. 8-7 (B) In addition to a table (for the second special symbol), a big hit variation pattern determination table, a small hit variation pattern determination table, a loss variation pattern determination table, a general diagram display result determination table (not shown), a general diagram variation pattern determination table (not shown) ) Etc. are included.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (outtake rate) for the big hit and the small hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process described later, the winning probability (the winning rate) for the big hit and the small hit is changed by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. It has become. The set value consists of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 being the highest payout rate, and the higher the value in the order of 1, 2 and 3, the lower the payout rate. In other words, when 1 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and as the value increases in order of 2, 3, the advantage decreases stepwise. In other words, the set value is 1 that is the smallest value that is the most unfavorable to the game hall side, and the larger the value in the order of 2 and 3, the more advantageous the value is for the game hall side.

  FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (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 part 122SG of the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used as the display result determination table for the first special figure and the second special figure, 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 FIG. 8-6 (A) to FIG. 8-6, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) More judgment values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” than in the case of. 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 is determined (in the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, 1/99 when the setting value is 1, 1/150 when the setting value is 2, and 1/200 when the setting value is 3). In comparison, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling to the big hit gaming state is higher (in the feature portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the setting value is 1/50, the setting value is 1/99 for 2 and 1/150 for a set value of 3). 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.

  Also, in each display result determination table, the special figure display result is “small hit” depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) or a probability variation state (high probability state). The determination value is assigned so that the probability determined to be controlled by the small hit game is the same (for example, 1/50 when the setting value is 1, 1/99 when the setting value is 2, the setting value) If 1/2 is 3, 1/200).

  Furthermore, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit” and the big hit gaming state or small hit The probability of being determined to be controlled in the gaming state is high, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit” and the big hit gaming state or small hit game Determination values are assigned so that the probability determined when the state is controlled is reduced (big hit probability and small hit probability: set value 1> set value 2> set value 3).

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the MR1 value corresponds to the big hit shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C). If it matches one of the hit determination values, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit C). Further, when MR1 matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C), it is determined that the special symbol is to be the small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C) indicate the probability (proportion) of being a big hit and the probability (proportion) of being a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to control to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. 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 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 122SG of this Embodiment, the form which makes the winning probability of a small hit different in each display result determination table shown to FIG. 8-6 (A)-FIG. 8-6 (C) is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if any display result determination table is used (regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1), the winning probability per small hit is the same. It is good.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether to make a big hit or a small hit using the display result determination table shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C). However, a big hit determination table and a small hit determination table are provided separately for each set value, and it is individually determined whether the variation display result is a big hit or a small hit. Also good. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to 8-6 (C), although a determination value is assigned to each display result determination table, it is shown in FIG. 8-6 (C). In the display result determination table (display result determination table referred to when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3), the determination value need not be assigned to the small hit. That is, the fact that the ratio of the small hit probability varies depending on the set value includes that the small hit probability is 0%.

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

  8-7 (A) and FIG. 8-7 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. It is. Among these, FIG. 8-7 (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 is changed). It is a table when doing. Also, in FIG. 8-7 (B), the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). 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 feature 122SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as a non-probable variable big hit) in which only the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state is finished and a low-accuracy high-base state is entered, 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 game state by “hit A” is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed 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 “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 122SG 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 122SG of the present embodiment, three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are illustrated as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is 2 You may provide below the kind or four or more kinds.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the jackpot 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 149 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 150 to 299 are assigned to the 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 199 are assigned to the big hit B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “3”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A in the range 0 to 299 of the MR2 determination value, and 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 250 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 ratios for determining the big hits C become lower in the order of the setting values 1, 2, and 3. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special symbol, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is highest when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, and the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the number is 3, the payout rate is the lowest.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the jackpot 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, and 100 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C (the jackpot B is not assigned a determination value). 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 149 are assigned to the big hit B. , 150 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 jackpot A, and 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C.

  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 ratios for determining the big hits C become lower in the order of the setting values 1, 2, and 3. That is, when the variation special figure is the second special symbol, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the highest payout rate when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, and the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the number is 3, the payout rate is the lowest.

  In the feature 122SG 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 1, 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, the case where the big hit type is determined as the big hit B may be provided even when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1. .

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 122SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result becomes a jackpot differs according to the set value that has been set, so that the game entertainment can be improved. It has become.

  In the feature 122SG 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.

  Further, in the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous for the player (the big hit probability or the small hit probability is increased, or the big hit C as the big hit type is determined). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player. .

  In addition, in the feature part 122SG of the present embodiment, while the big hit probability and the small hit probability change according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game itself does not change. 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, although the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the same as 1 to 3 and the game is the same, the big hit probability and the small hit probability are higher than those in the case where these set values are any one of 1 to 3. Thus, a setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4).

  Further, in this way, when the gameability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different applications. Specifically, in the above-described example, when the set value is 1 or 4, 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). When the set value is 2 or 3, the predetermined switch is used as a game 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. 8-9 (A) and 8-9 (B), the big hit variation pattern determination table is a big hit variation pattern determination table (big hit A) used when the big hit type is 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 determination 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 random number within a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. A value is assigned as a judgment value.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), when the set value is “1”, 0 to 0 in the MR0 determination value range 0 to 997. Up to 300 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, 301 to 800 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for the super reach α big hit, and 801 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β. It is assigned to the big hit variation pattern (PB1-3). When the set value is “2”, in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, 0 to 350 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 351 to 825 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 826 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “3”, in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for normal reach big hit, and 401 to 850 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 851 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B and big hit C), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value ranges from 0 to 997. 0 to 100 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, 101 to 350 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for the super reach α big hit, and 351 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”, 0 to 150 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 151 to 450 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 451 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “3”, 0 to 200 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, and 201 to 550 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 551 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 setting values 1, 2, and 3. 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 setting values 1, 2, and 3.

  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. 8-9 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, even if the set value is any one of “1”, “2”, and “3”, Of the judgment value ranges 0 to 997, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Note that only PC1-1 is provided as the small hit variation pattern in the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the small hit variation pattern. The small hit variation pattern may be determined from the plurality of variation patterns at different ratios with the setting values “1”, “2”, and “3”.

  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. 8-10 (A), in the variation pattern determination table A for loss (for one or less low-base medium sum storage), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value Of the range 0-997, 0 to 350 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 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”, in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 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 “3”, 0 to 450 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 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).

  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. 8-10 (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 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation 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”, 0 to 450 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 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, when the set value is “3”, 0 to 500 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 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).

  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. 8-10 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for the number of low base medium total pending storages of 5 or more), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value Of the range 0-997, 0 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”, 0 to 500 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 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). When the set value is “3”, 0 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, and 551 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, 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. 8-10 (D), in the variation pattern determination table D for loss (for high base medium), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 0 to 450 are allocated to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are allocated to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the 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”, 0 to 500 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 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). When the set value is “3”, 0 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, and 551 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).

  Thus, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, the ratio for determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is higher than that for determining the super reach variation pattern, and the set values 1, 2, It becomes lower in order of 3. 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 the “common determination ratio” in the characteristic part 122SG of the present embodiment means that the determination ratio is completely the same at different setting values (this embodiment), and the determination ratio at different setting values. Are the same (for example, between the set value 1 and the set value 3, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach differs by about 1%).

  In the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value is set. 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 may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, only the determination ratio of the variation pattern of either non-reach or normal reach may be the same.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, both the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α loss and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss regardless of the set value that has been set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is a loss, the variation pattern of the super reach α loss is illustrated. The determination ratio may be the same regardless of the setting ratio in which only one of the determination ratio and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss pattern is set.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, both 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 regardless of the set value that has been set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value that is set even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value, the determination ratio of the variation pattern per super reach jackpot may be the same.

  In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the non-reach and normal reach fluctuation patterns differs according to 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. 8-5). 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.

  Also, in the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-10 (A) to 8-10 (C), the variation is determined using the variation pattern determination table for loss that differs depending on 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 a fluctuation | variation object (For example, when performing the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol, it is 1st. The variation pattern may be determined by using a variation pattern determination table for losing that differs depending on the number of special symbols held and the variation display of the second special symbol.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for each loss of the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, even if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any numerical value of 1 to 3, the variation pattern of the super reach loss 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 122SG of this embodiment, although the rate by which the change display is executed in the change pattern of the super reach loss is illustrated according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, The present invention is not limited to this, taking into consideration the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the variable display of the super-reach loser at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 It may be executed in a variation pattern.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8A may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. 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 is a special figure that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. Hold data of a game (a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) 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 value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern extraction extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the This is stored until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit 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 holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) 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 game control main process in the characteristic part 122SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (122SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial setting is performed (122SGSa0022). 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 clear switch is ON (122SGSa003). 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 clear switch is ON (122SGSa003; Y), the process proceeds to 122SGSa014. When the clear switch is OFF (122SGSa003; N), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (122SGSa004). 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 no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa004; N),

  When backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa004; Y), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (122SGSa005). . In 122SGSa005, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or checksum whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping power supply. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (122SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 122SGSa014.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (122SGSa005; Y), the CPU 103 sets an effect control board activation start waiting timer for waiting for the period until the effect control board 12 is activated (122SGSa006). Then, the value of the production control board activation start wait timer is decremented by -1 (122SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the production control board activation start wait timer has timed out (122SGSa008). When the production control board activation start wait timer has not timed out (122SGSa008; N), 122SGSa007 is executed again and the production control board 12 is on standby for a period of time. When the production control board activation start wait timer has timed out (122SGSa008; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON.

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa008; Y), a setting value confirmation process for displaying the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed on the display monitor 122SG029, and the store clerk of the game hall displays the setting value. By visually observing the monitor 122SG029, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to a state (setting change state) that can be confirmed (122SGSa010). In addition, when the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF (122SGSa008; N) or after execution of the set value confirmation processing, the process proceeds to 122SGSa011.

  In 122SGSa011, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process 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 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 recovered in the state before the power interruption (hot start), and proceeds to 122SGSa021. (122SGSa013).

  In 122SGSa014, the CPU 103 sets an effect control board activation start waiting timer for waiting for the period until the effect control board 12 is activated. Then, the value of the production control board activation start wait timer is decremented by -1 (122SGSa015), and it is determined whether or not the production control board activation start wait timer has timed out (122SGSa016). When the production control board activation start waiting timer has not timed out (122SGSa016; N), 122SGSa015 is executed again and the production control board 12 is on standby for a period of time. In addition, when the production control board activation start waiting timer has timed out (122SGSa016; Y), the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear process (122SGSa017) for clearing the contents of the RAM 102, and then the lock switch 122SG051 is ON. It is determined whether or not there is (122SGSa019).

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF (122SGSa019; N), the CPU 103 transmits a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start, and proceeds to 122SGSa021.

  Further, when the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa019; Y), the CPU 103 executes a setting change process (122SGSa020) for changing the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and proceeds to 122SGSa021.

  In 122SGSa021, the CPU 103 executes random number circuit setting processing for initial setting of the random number circuit 104. Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (122SGSa022), and an interrupt is permitted (122SGSa023). 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.

  FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the setting value confirmation processing executed by the CPU 103. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first transmits a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa031), and is stored in the address F001 (see FIG. 8-13 (B)) in the RAM 102. The set value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa032). Then, it is determined whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa033). When the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa033; N), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 122SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing 122SGSa033.

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF (122SGSa051; N), the CPU 103 ends the display of the set value on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa034), and sends a set value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12. Then, the set value confirmation process is completed (122SGSa035).

  Note that in the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, the setting confirmation state is terminated (the setting value confirmation process is terminated), so that the same state as that when the normal hot start is started is performed. Therefore, in the process of 122SGSa035 The command transmitted to the effect control board 12 may be a hot start notification command.

  FIG. 8-13 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process executed by the CPU 103. In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (122SGSa041). When the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (122SGSa041; N), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042). When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042; Y), the CPU 103 designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 and proceeds to 122SGSa045 (122SGSa043).

  On the other hand, if there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (122SGSa041; Y) or backup data is not saved in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042; N), the head address in the RAM 102 is designated and the process proceeds to 122SGSa044 (122SGSa044).

  In 122SGSa045, the CPU 103 sets (stores) “00H” at the designated address. In particular, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (122SGSa041; Y) or when there is no backup data (122SGSa042; N), “00H” is set in the address F000, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is automatically set to the set value. 1 is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address in the RAM 102 (FXXX described later) (122SGSa046). If the designated address is not the last address in the RAM 102 (122SGSa046; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is designated and the process proceeds to 122SGSa045 (122SGSa047). If the designated address is the last address in the RAM 102 (122SGSa046) Y) terminates the RAM clear process.

  Note that the RAM 102 in the feature 122SG of this embodiment is assigned addresses (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (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. Furthermore, other addresses (F002, F003, etc.) include clear switch backup information that can specify whether or not the clear switch was ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started, as well as special figure hold memory and general figure hold. Stored are game information including memory, values of various counters, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In other words, the RAM clear process in the feature unit 122SG of the present embodiment is the address (F001 to FXXX) excluding the address (F000) where the set value is stored when there is no abnormality in the RAM 102 and there is backup data. ) Stores data other than the set value by storing “00H”. On the other hand, if there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 or there is no backup data, “00H” is stored in all addresses (F000 to FXXX) in the RAM 102. Is stored to clear all data including the set value.

  In the feature 122SG in the present embodiment, the setting value is stored at the leading address F000 of the RAM 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting value is stored at the last address of the RAM 102. Also good. When the set value is stored at the last address of the RAM 102 in this way, when the RAM clear process shown in FIG. 8-13 (A) is executed, the data is cleared immediately before the last address of the RAM 102. And “00H” is sequentially stored from the address F000 to the immediately preceding address.

  Furthermore, in the feature part 122SG in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, an example of clearing data excluding the setting value of the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, only the game information stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F003 in the feature 122SG of the present embodiment) is cleared. It may be.

  Further, in the feature 122SG in the present embodiment, the mode of storing the clear switch backup information in the RAM 102 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the clear switch backup information is used for game control. Processing for storing or reading the clear switch backup information in the RAM 102 by storing it in a register of the microcomputer 100 (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) May be omitted so that the processing load on the CPU 103 can be reduced. Note that when the clear switch backup information is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the clear switch backup information is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent other information (data) from being overwritten by the processing.

  FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart illustrating setting change processing executed by the CPU 103. In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first transmits a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa051). The set value change start notification command may be transmitted immediately before starting the set value change process (at the timing when it is determined in 122SGSa018 that the lock switch 122SG051 is ON). Then, the setting value stored in the address F000 (see FIG. 8-13 (B)) in the RAM 102 is specified (122SGSa052), and the specified setting value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa053).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054). When the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054), the contents of the address F001 in the RAM 102 are updated (122SGSa055). Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a one-stage disadvantageous setting value for the player than the “1”, is set as a temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “2”, “3”, which is a one-stage disadvantageous setting value for the player, than the “2”. The setting value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102. If the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “3”, “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 122SG029 (122SGSa056), and determines whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch in 122SGSa054 (122SGSa054; N), the process of 122SGSa057 is executed without executing the processes of 122SGSa055 and 122SGSa056.

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 122SGSa054 to 122SGSa056 to store a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or to store it in the address F001. The process which displays the set value currently displayed on display monitor 122SG029 is performed.

  If the lock switch is OFF in 122SGSa057 (122SGSa057; N), the CPU 103 stores the setting value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 in the address F000. In other words, the CPU 103 stores the setting value stored in the address F001 (the provisional setting value displayed in the display monitor 122SG029) in the address F000, so that the setting value stored in the address F001 is the main setting value. Is stored as (the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed). And CPU103 transmits the setting value designation | designated command according to the setting value stored in the address F000 of RAM102, and a setting value change completion notification command with respect to the production control board 12, and complete | finishes a setting change process. (122SGSa059, 122SGSa060).

  In the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, the setting value change end notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 within the setting change process. However, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the setting value change end notification command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 within the game control main process (immediately after the setting change process is ended).

  In the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by turning off the lock switch 122SG051 (a temporary set value stored at an address F001 in the RAM 102). Is stored in the address F000), but the present invention is not limited to this. The game ball is won at the start winning opening, the clear switch is operated, the lock switch 122SG051 is pressed, etc. A new set value may be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by turning off the lock switch 122SG051 after executing the above operation.

  Further, in the characteristic part 122SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started and started in a cold start or in a setting change state, a cold start notification command or a setting value change start to the effect control board 12 is started. Although a mode in which the RAM clear process is executed before the notification command is transmitted is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be executed after transmitting the command or setting value change start notification command.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 122SG of this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the RAM clear process is executed before the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear process is executed again after the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed (other than the setting value stored at the address F000 of the RAM 102). May be cleared). By doing in this way, malfunctions, such as starting a game with improper data memorize | stored in RAM, can be prevented.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 122SG of the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated after executing the common RAM clear process (122SGSa017) when activated by a cold start and when activated by a setting change state. Although the command according to the state (a cold start notification command, a setting value change start notification command or a setting value change end notification command) is illustrated as being transmitted to the effect control board 12, the present invention is not limited thereto. It is not a thing, but when pachinko machine 1 is started with a cold start and when it is started in a setting change state, a command (cold start notification command, setting value change start notification command or setting value change) corresponding to the activated state Clear RAM after transmitting the end notification command) to the production control board 12 It may perform the physical.

  Next, a game control timer interrupt process in the feature 122SG of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-15, the CPU 103 first executes the power-off detection process (122SGS020) in the game control timer interrupt process, and then executes the switch process (S21) to the command control process (S27). . As shown in FIG. 8-16, in the power-off detection process, 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. Is determined (122SGSa051). When there is no power-off signal input (122SGSa051; N), the process is terminated. When there is a power-off signal input (122SGSa051; Y), backup data including the set value stored in the RAM 102 is specified. (122SGS053), the specified backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 102 (122SGS053). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (122SGS054), and then the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  Next, the effect control main process in the characteristic part 122SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart of the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (122SGS401a), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the CTC (counter / timer mounted on the effect control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (122SGS401b). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing predetermined operation confirmation is executed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer corresponding to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (122SGS402). Then, the value of the command reception wait timer is decremented by 1 (122SGS403), and it is determined whether or not the command reception wait timer has expired (122SGS404). When the command reception waiting timer has timed out (122SGS404; N), the processes of 122SGS403 and 122SGS404 are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until the command reception waiting timer expires.

  When the command reception waiting timer times out (122SGS404; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hot start notification command has been received (122SGS405). When the hot start notification command is received (122SGS405; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is recovered from the power interruption, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (the player in the player information input process described later) After receiving the input of information, information including the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of superreach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 is cleared and the process proceeds to 122SGS417 (122SGS406).

  When no hot start notification command is received (122SGS405; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a cold notification command is received (122SGS407). When the cold notification command is received (122SGS407; Y), the player information and presentation information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations and the number of jackpots stored in the RAM 122 since the previous start of the pachinko gaming machine 1) (Information including the number of times of super-reach) (122SGS408), the information stored in the RAM 102 is cleared, and the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 are cleared. A RAM clear notification process for notification (execution of RAM clear notification) is executed (122SGS409). In the RAM clear notification process, the display of the image on the image display device 5, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. are performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. What is necessary is just to be able to notify that the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 are cleared to the store clerk or the like of the game hall. Then, after executing the RAM clear notification process, the process proceeds to 122SGS417.

  If no cold start notification command is received (122SGS407; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a setting value change start notification command is received (122SGS410). When the setting value change start notification command is received (122SGS410; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, a notification that the setting value is being changed (notifying that the setting value is being changed) ) Is executed during execution of the setting value change (122SGS411). The state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state generally means that the game machine clerk or the like in which the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is opened and the setting value is changed is the main board 11. In this state, the display monitor 122SG029 mounted on the device is visually recognized. In other words, the setting change state is a state in which an image displayed on the image display device 5 cannot be visually recognized by a store clerk or the like of the game hall that changes the setting value. From the display of the device 5, it is considered that it cannot be determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting change state. Therefore, as a notification during the setting value change, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state to the store clerk who changes the setting value by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R or light emission of the game effect lamp 9. What is necessary is just to alert | report.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the setting value change end notification command and the setting value designation command have been received, that is, whether or not the setting value setting value has ended (122SGS412). When the setting value change end notification command and the setting value designation command are received (122SGS412), the setting value newly set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the received setting value designation command (the setting stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102). Value) is specified, and the specified setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 122 as setting value information (values “1” to “3” corresponding to the setting value) (122SG413). Then, after executing the processes of 122SGS408 and 122SGS409 described above, the process proceeds to 122SGS417. When at least one of the setting value change end notification command and the setting value designation command is not received (122SGS412; N), the processes of 122SGS411 and 122SGS412 are repeatedly executed.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 122SG of this Embodiment, although the form which clears RAM122 after execution of notification during a setting value change is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Notification during setting value change and In parallel, the RAM 122 may be cleared. If the clearing of the RAM 122 is completed during the execution of the setting value changing notification, the RAM clear notification may be executed in parallel with the setting value changing notification, or the RAM clearing may be performed after the setting value changing notification ends. Notification may be executed.

  Further, when the set value change start notification command is not received (122SGS410; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value check start notification command is received, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting check state. It is determined whether or not it has been activated (122SGS414). When the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (122SGS414; Y), a notification process during setting value confirmation for notifying that the setting confirmation state is present (the setting value can be confirmed from the display monitor 122SG029) is performed. Execute (122SGS415). In the notification process during the set value confirmation, the store clerk of the game hall that has started the pachinko gaming machine 1 by displaying an image on the image display device 5, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, and the like, What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that it is a setting confirmation state around the pachinko gaming machine 1. If there is no reception of the set value confirmation end notification command (122SGS410; N), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 122SGS405, and includes a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value change start notification command, and a setting. It waits until any command of the value confirmation start notification command is received (the process of 122SGS405, 122SGS407, 122SGS410, 122SGS414 is repeatedly executed).

  As described above, in the production control main process in the feature 122SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a hot start or setting change state, player information ( While clearing the player information input from the RAM 122 such as the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of super-reach, etc. from the RAM 122, the production information (the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots since the last start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, The super-reach frequency and the like) and set value information (any one of “1” to “3” corresponding to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1) are not cleared from the RAM 122. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start, the player information and the effect information are cleared from the RAM 122, while the set value information is not cleared from the RAM 122. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the player information and the effect information are not cleared from the RAM 122, while the setting value information is stored in the setting value information already stored in the RAM 122. Overwrite (update storage).

  That is, in the feature part 122SG of the present embodiment, the information to be cleared from the RAM 122 differs depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a hot start, a cold start, a setting confirmation state, or a setting change state.

  In the feature part 122SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start, the player information and the production information are cleared, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state. Shows an example in which the player information and the production information are not cleared, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, Person information and production information may be cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 8-17, in 122SGS417, the CPU 120 for effect control specifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value check end notification command has been received, and displays the image. The device 5 starts displaying an initial symbol corresponding to the received command. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-19, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a set value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a new set value. If it is not set, display of decorative symbols is started with the combination of “1”, “2”, and “3” from the left on the image display device 5 as initial symbols. Further, when the received command is a set value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 has “ Display of decorative symbols is started with a combination of “4”, “5”, and “6”.

  In the feature 122SG in the present embodiment, if there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, “4”, “5” ”,“ 6 ”is illustrated as an example of starting the display of decorative symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a setting value (for example,“ 1 ”) advantageous to the player is set. If set, the combination of “4”, “5”, and “6” as the initial symbol at a higher rate than when the setting value that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, “3”) is set. It may be displayed. By doing in this way, it can be suggested that the set value advantageous to the player is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the feature 122SG in the present embodiment, if there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, “4”, “5” ”,“ 6 ”is illustrated as an example of starting the display of decorative symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a setting value (for example,“ 1 ”) advantageous to the player is set. The initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different between the case where the setting value is set and the case where the setting value unfavorable to the player is set (for example, “3”). In addition, when a setting value (for example, “1”) advantageous for the player is set and when a setting value (for example, “3”) unfavorable for the player is set, the speakers 8L and 8R You may make it vary the volume of the sound to output, the light quantity of the game effect lamp | ramp 9, etc. FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 sets “4” in the prefetch restriction counter in order to restrict the execution of the prefetch notice effect in the first four fluctuations (122SGS418). Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (122SGS419). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (122SGS420) and executes the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 120 first executes an activation notification process for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated (122SGS421). In the activation notification process, for example, it is determined whether or not the interruption is the first interruption from the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If this is the first interruption since the start of the pachinko machine 1, it is determined whether a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, or a set value check end notification command is received, The activation notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and the activation notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. Then, after starting the start notification process timer, the start notification process is executed at the next and subsequent interrupts to start the pachinko machine 1 based on the value of the start notification process timer and the start notification process table. What is necessary is just to perform alerting | reporting.

  In the feature 122SG in the present embodiment, the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is any one of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value check end notification command. Depending on whether or not there is an activation notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when a hot start notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, that is, a new one is added to the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the set value is not set, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and outputs the output sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Note that the light emission start timing for 60 seconds of these game effect lamps 9 and the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same. The output start timing of the output sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds may be different.

  Further, when a cold start notification command is received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, when a new setting value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and data in the RAM 102 is cleared The game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and outputs the output sound B from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Note that the light emission start timing for 60 seconds of these game effect lamps 9 and the output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, but the light emission start timings of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds are the same. The output start timing of the output sound B from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds may be different.

  In other words, the specific control in the present invention means that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start or setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 emits light for 60 seconds from the game effect lamp 9 and 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with a cold start, the effect control CPU 120 emits the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output sound for 30 seconds. Includes both performing the output of B.

  Further, when the set value change end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, that is, when there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming effect Light emission of the lamp 9 for 40 seconds, output of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and display of a message image for 40 seconds (for example, a message image indicating that the setting value has been changed) on the image display device 5 Execute. It should be noted that the light emission start timing for 40 seconds of these game effect lamps 9, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 are the same. The light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

  In particular, when a set value change end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, a hot start notification command or a cold start notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. In contrast, since a message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

  In other words, the special control in the present invention means that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the effect control CPU 120 emits light for 40 seconds from the game effect lamp 9 and outputs sound for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R. The output of C and the display of the message image for 40 seconds on the image display device 5 are executed.

  As described above, since the light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9, the sound output start timing of the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display start timing in the image display device 5 are the same, these pachinko games As for the notification mode when the machine 1 is activated, the notification period is 60 seconds when the hot start notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by hot start), the cold start notification command Is received (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start), the notification period is 60 seconds, and when the set value change end notification command is received (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state) The period is 40 seconds.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 122SG of this Embodiment, although the notification of starting at the time of the pachinko machine 1 starting is illustrated using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5, it illustrates. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management device such as a game hall management computer or each counter, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. As an activation notification at the time, a signal capable of specifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated may be output from the external output terminal to the management device.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 122SG of the present embodiment, a part of the apparatus that performs the activation notification is common even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in any of the hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state. Although there is an example of a mode in which light emission from the game effect lamp 9 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are performed in any case, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot. The device that performs the activation notification differs depending on whether it is activated in the start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by cold start, the image display device 5 When the pachinko machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, a signal is output from the external output terminal to the management device. It may be, or the like) that.

  Moreover, you may vary the alerting | reporting aspect in each apparatus which performs starting alerting | reporting according to whether the pachinko game machine 1 was started by hot start, cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start, all the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are caused to emit light, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a setting change state. In some cases, only a part of the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be caused to emit light.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is open, so that sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (to the pachinko gaming machine 1). When three or more speakers are provided, sound is output from only some of the speakers), and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with a cold start, the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is closed. Since there are many cases, sound output from all the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the image display device 5 displays a message image indicating that the setting is being changed, such as “setting changing”, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 When starting at the start, the image display device 5 may display a message image indicating that the RAM 102 or the RAM 122 is cleared, such as “RAM is cleared”.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of the above-described external output terminals, the terminals that output signals to the management device may be made different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, a period until the change of the set value is completed (until the setting value change end notification command or the set value designation command is received) as the setting value change notification. A signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the setting change to the management device over a period of time, and after the change of the setting value is completed, a signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear to the management device as a RAM clear notification. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal from the terminal corresponding to an error or RAM clear to the management device as a RAM clear notification.

  In addition, when using an external output terminal in common with each alerting | reporting, you may make it vary the timing which outputs a signal with respect to a management apparatus according to each alerting | reporting.

  As described above, in the start notification process, the form in which the start notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different according to the received command is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 The activation notification may be executed in one notification mode regardless of the received command. Moreover, although the activation notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as being executed when any of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value confirmation end notification command, and a set value change end notification command is received. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any of these hot start notification commands, cold start notification commands, setting value confirmation end notification commands, and setting value change end notification commands may be received even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is received. You may provide the command which does not perform starting alerting | reporting.

  In addition, in the feature 122SG in the present embodiment, as an initialization effect in the present invention, activation notification in a different mode is executed according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or the pachinko gaming machine 1 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The mode of activation notification and the combination of decorative symbols may all differ depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or only a part of them may be the same.

  In addition, in the feature part 122SG in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a hot start, activated in a cold start, activated in a setting change state, or activated in a setting confirmation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start or in a setting confirmation state, the start notification is performed. May not be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 8-17, next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a power-off detection process (122SGS422). In the power-off detection process, as shown in FIG. 8-22, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value. Is determined (122SGS431). When there is no power-off signal input (122SGS431; N), the process is terminated. When there is a power-off signal input (122SGS431; Y), the set value information and player information stored in the RAM 122 are displayed. The backup data to be included is specified (122SGS432), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (122SGS433). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (122SGS434), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  Returning to FIG. 8-17, next, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 122SGS423). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the contents of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 8-3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (122SGS424). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process (122SGS425) for updating a counter value for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number, a player information input process (122SGS426) for receiving input of player information, and a game A player information output process (122SGS427) for outputting player information and an effect information aggregating process (122SGS428) for adding effect information are executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S52.

  In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 operates the player by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B (password generated in an external server in which the player's game information is stored in advance). The player can access the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone and can receive the generated password, and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122. Furthermore, the CPU 120 for effect control updates and stores the number of changes, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. as player information stored each time the change display, the big hit game, and the super reach are executed.

  In the player information output process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player, and the two-dimensional code. Is displayed on the image display device 5. After the display of the two-dimensional code, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. Note that the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, and transmits the player information accumulated in the current game to an external server, whereby a pachinko gaming machine The accumulated player information in 1 can be stored in the server.

  In the effect information totaling process, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of changes, the number of jackpots, the number of super reach, and the like stored in the RAM 122 as effect information every time the variable display, jackpot game, and super reach are executed. To do.

  Next, the effect control process process in the characteristic part 122SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 8-22, in the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the prefetch restriction counter is “0” (122SGS441). When the value of the prefetching restriction counter is “0” (122SGS441; Y), after performing the prefetching notice setting process (S161), any of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) is performed according to the effect control process flag. This process is executed.

  Further, when the value of the prefetch restriction counter is any one of “1” to “4” (122SGS441; N), it is further determined whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is “1” (122SGS442). ). When the value of the production control process flag is “0”, “2” to “7” (122SGS442; N), any one of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) according to the production control process flag. When the process is executed and the value of the effect control process flag is “1” (122SGS442; Y), the value of the prefetch restriction counter is decremented by 1 (122SGS443), and S170 to S177 ( One of the processes is executed (see FIG. 7). By executing the processes of 122SGS441 to 122SGS443 as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 immediately after startup, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted until the variable display is executed four times.

  It should be noted that, in the feature 122SG in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control main process and the effect control process process based on the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereby the variable display is performed four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 determines whether or not the start winning prize determination process is performed based on the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 5) is not executed, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be restricted over four fluctuation displays.

  In addition, in the feature part 122SG in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start or in a setting change state, it is related to the progress of the game based on the fact that the game is possible. As an example of the setting, a mode of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect over four variable displays is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is set whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start. Regardless of whether or not the game is started in the changed state, the settings relating to the game progress are based on the sound volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, and the RTC. The production setting may be set to the factory default state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9H, the effect control CPU 120 performs the reach effect of the super reach A and the super reach B as the first suggested effect, and the second effect. Super Reach C and Super Reach D reach production can be performed as suggestive production, and when Super Reach C or Super Reach D reach production is performed, the reach of Super Reach C or Super Reach D Since the title corresponding to the reach effect of the super reach C or the super reach D is notified from the start of the effect, the notification of the title according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

The present embodiment also includes the following fourth invention. That is, conventionally, as pachinko gaming machines, for example, there are those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42880 and those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42880 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, when the gaming machine is turned on and activated (power supply to the gaming machine is started) A command (control information) output from the main board to the effect control board (effect control means) to restore the gaming machine based on the memory in which the main board (game control board) is backed up A state in which the command output from the main board to the effect control board to clear the backed up memory regardless of the memory in which the main board is backed up, and the setting value of the gaming machine can be changed Therefore, when the command output from the main board to the effect control board is the same, when the game machine is turned on and activated, the effect control board Making it impossible perform appropriate processing according to the movement state. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the fourth invention for solving the problem,
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 executes the setting change process shown in FIG. 8-14 by setting the setting value to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part)
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and capable of executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part)
Backup storage means (e.g., RAM 102) capable of retaining stored contents for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
An effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 8-17 clears the RAM based on the control information output from the game control means (for example, the effect control command shown in FIG. 8-3). A part for performing a notification process, a notification process during a set value change, a notification process during a set value confirmation), and
With
The game control means recovers based on the stored content stored in the backup storage means as an activation state when power supply to the gaming machine is started after power supply to the gaming machine is stopped State (for example, hot start), second start state (for example, cold start) in which the stored content is erased and restored regardless of the stored content stored in the backup storage unit, and setting by the setting unit is possible And a different control information corresponding to the activated state is output to the effect control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-14). In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by hot start, the CPU 103 transmits a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and the pachinko game machine 1 When 1 is activated by a cold start, the CPU 103 transmits a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12. (The part that sends the setting value change start notification command)
According to this feature, the effect control means can execute appropriate processing according to the activation state of the game control means when power supply is started. .

Furthermore, as means 2 of the fourth invention,
It includes an effect control storage means (for example, RAM 122) capable of storing information used by the effect control means,
Of the information stored in the effect control storage means, the information to be erased differs depending on whether the activation state corresponding to the control information is the second activation state or the third activation state ( For example, as shown in FIG. 8-18, the information that is cleared from the RAM 102 differs depending on whether the pachinko machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting confirmation state, or a setting change state)
According to this feature, it is possible to perform appropriate erasure according to the activated state.

Furthermore, as means 3 of the fourth invention,
The game control means can output control information (for example, a set value change end notification command) designating the end of the third activation state,
The effect control means performs special control according to the end of the third activation state based on the output of the control information designating the end of the third activation state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-20) Thus, based on the reception of the set value change end notification command, the effect control CPU 120 emits the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds and outputs the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R in the activation notification process. And a portion for executing display of a 40 second message image (for example, a message image indicating that the setting value has been changed) on the image display device 5)
According to this feature, it is possible to recognize that the third activation state in which the set value can be set has ended by special control.

Furthermore, as means 4 of the fourth invention,
When the control information corresponding to the first activation state or the second activation state is output, the effect control means performs specific control in accordance with the output (for example, as shown in FIG. Based on the reception of the start notification command or the cold start notification command, the effect control CPU 120 executes the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R in the start notification process)
According to this feature, it is possible to recognize that the set value cannot be set by the specific control.

Furthermore, as means 5 of the fourth invention,
The effect control means performs different control depending on the activation state to which the control information corresponds (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control CPU 120 has received the hot start notification command. On the basis of the fact that the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds and the cold start notification command is received in the start notification process, the effect control CPU 120 Based on the fact that the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound B is output from the speakers 8L, 8R for 30 seconds in the start-up notification process, and the setting value change end notification command is received. The CPU 120 emits light for 40 seconds from the game effect lamp 9 and 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R in the start notification process. A part for outputting the output sound C and executing a message image for 40 seconds in the image display device 5. Also, as shown in FIG.8-19, based on the reception of the hot start notification command or the cold start notification command, Based on the display of a combination of “1”, “2”, and “3” as an initial symbol or the reception of a setting value change end notification command, the decorative symbols “4” and “5” are displayed as initial symbols. ”And“ 6 ”in combination)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to easily recognize which activated state it is.

Furthermore, as means 6 of the fourth invention,
When the setting value is changed in the third activation state, the game control means deletes the backup information stored in the backup storage means except for the specific information (for example, FIG. As shown in 8-23, the RAM clear process is executed based on the change of the set value, and the data after the address F001 except the set value data stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is cleared.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately erase the backup information in accordance with the change of the setting value.

Furthermore, as means 7 of the fourth invention,
The game control means includes game information storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing game information used for controlling the progress of the game,
The timing at which at least a part of the game information stored in the game information storage means is erased differs between the first activation state and the second activation state (for example, as shown in Modification 11, a pachinko gaming machine When starting 1 with a cold start, RAM clear processing is executed at the timing before the cold start notification command is sent to the effect control board 12, and when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change state, (The part that executes the RAM clear process at the timing after transmitting the set value change start notification command to the control board 12)
According to this feature, erasing of game information can be executed at an appropriate timing according to the activated state.

The present embodiment also includes the fifth invention described below. That is, conventionally, as pachinko gaming machines, for example, there are those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42880 and those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42880 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, when the gaming machine is turned on and activated (power supply to the gaming machine is started) ) When clearing the backed up memory regardless of the main board being backed up (general activation state) and when changing the setting value of the gaming machine (setting activation state) If the notification mode is the same, it is difficult to identify whether the gaming machine is in the general activation state or the setting activation state, and it is difficult to find an unauthorized setting change of the gaming machine. It was. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the fifth invention for solving the problem,
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 executes the setting change process shown in FIG. 8-14 by setting the setting value to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part)
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and capable of executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part)
Backup storage means (for example, RAM 102 or RAM 122) capable of retaining the stored contents for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
An activation notifying means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the activation notifying process shown in FIG. 8-17) capable of notifying the activation state of the game control means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started;
With
The game control means includes, as the activation state, a general activation state in which the stored contents stored in the backup storage means are cleared and activated (for example, a state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a hot start), and the setting means A setting activation state (for example, a setting change state) in which the setting is valid;
The activation notification means performs the notification in a different manner between the general activation state and the set activation state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start as shown in FIG. 8-20). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state after the game effect lamp is emitted and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp is emitted and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. (The part which performs the display of the message image on the display device 5)
According to this feature, it is possible to easily identify whether the activation state is the general activation state or the setting activation state, so that it is possible to easily detect fraud due to the setting. .

Furthermore, as means 2 of the fifth invention,
The activation notification means can execute various notifications according to priority,
The priority of the notification of the set activation state is higher than the priority of the notification of the general activation state (for example, as shown in the modified example 12, during the execution of the high-priority setting value change notification, the priority (The part which does not execute low RAM clear notification)
According to this feature, since the notification of the setting activation state is given priority, it is possible to prevent the fraud due to the setting from being detected.

Furthermore, as means 3 of the fifth invention,
The activation notification means notifies the set activation state and the general activation state in different notification periods (for example, the notification period when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start is 60 seconds, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is the part where the notification period is 40 seconds when starting in the setting change state)
According to this feature, appropriate notification can be executed in a period corresponding to the activated state.

Furthermore, as means 4 of the fifth invention,
The activation notification means includes
First notification means (for example, image display device 5) and second notification means (for example, game effect lamp 9 and speakers 8L and 8R) different from the first notification means,
The setting activation state is notified by the first notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, a message image is displayed on the image display device 5).
The general activation state is notified by the second notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the game effect lamp 9 emits light and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is executed).
According to this feature, since activation notification is executed by different notification means, it can be easily recognized which activation state it is.

Furthermore, as means 5 of the fifth invention,
The game control means includes a game control (for example, a common setting as a setting relating to a game progress in the game available state after the set activation state and the game available state after the general activation state (for example, A game in which the CPU 103 does not execute the start winning determination process after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, so that the execution of the pre-reading notice effect can be executed up to four display variations. According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as the fact that the setting has been changed by executing game control with different settings.

The present embodiment also includes a sixth invention described below. That is, conventionally, there is a gaming machine described in, for example, JP-A-2006-137351. However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-137351, if the game information is unintentionally erased due to a change in the setting value, the store or the player where the gaming machine is installed There is a risk that it will be disadvantageous. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the sixth invention for solving the problem,
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 executes the setting change process shown in FIG. 8-14 by setting the setting value to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part)
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and capable of executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part)
Game information storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing game information used by the game control means to control the progress of the game;
Informing means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting value change confirmation notifying process in the modification 8) capable of informing in advance that the game information stored in the gaming information storage means will be deleted;
With
The game control means erases at least a part of the game information stored in the game information storage means when the setting value is newly set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 shows a modification 8). RAM clear processing part),
The predetermined operation includes a setting change start operation (for example, an operation for turning on the clear switch), a setting change operation (for example, an operation for turning on the setting changeover switch 122SG052), and a setting change completion operation (for example, turning off the lock switch 122SG051). Operation)
The setting means can perform the setting change operation when the setting change start operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 as modified example 8, the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is ON ( 122SGSa054a; Y) after which the processes of 122SGSa054d to 122SGSa056 can be executed), and the setting change completion operation is performed after the setting change operation that has become possible, and the setting changed by the setting change operation The value is set (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-23 as Modification 8), the CPU 103 determines that the lock switch is OFF (122SGSa057; N) and executes the process of 122SGSa058).
The notification means performs the notification when the setting change start operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-24 as a modified example 8, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a first set value change start notification command). Is the part that executes the setting value change confirmation notification process based on the determination that the data has been received (122SGS410; Y))
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent game information from being erased unintentionally due to a change in a set value.

Furthermore, as means 2 of the sixth invention,
If the setting change completion operation is performed without performing the setting change operation after the setting change starting operation is performed, the game control unit displays the game information stored in the game information storage unit. Not erased (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-23 as Modification 8), after the CPU 103 determines that the setting changeover switch is not operated (122SGSa054d; N), it is further determined that the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF. In this case, based on the fact that the same set value is stored in the address F000 and the address F001 of the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c; Y), the portion for ending the set value change process without executing the RAM clear process (122SGSa060) )
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged by erasing game information even though a set value is not changed. be able to.

Furthermore, as means 3 of the sixth invention,
The notifying means can notify that the game information is not erased by the game control means when the predetermined operation is completed without the setting change completion operation (for example, FIG. As shown in -25, the part 120 where the message image 122SG005M1 is displayed on the image display device 5 when the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting value change confirmation notification process)
According to this feature, the operator can recognize the operation method for preventing the game information from being erased, so that the game information is not intended. It can be further prevented from being erased.

Furthermore, as means 4 of the sixth invention,
The game control means stores a game stored in the game information storage means when an erasure condition is satisfied and a predetermined confirmation operation is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is started. At least a part of the information is erased (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, after the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is ON in the game control main process (122SGSa003; Y), the RAM clear process (122SGSa017) is executed. Part),
The notification means also performs the notification even when the erasure condition is satisfied (for example, a portion where a message image 122SG005M2 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-26 as a modified example 9).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to prevent game information from being erased unintentionally.

Furthermore, as means 5 of the sixth invention,
Production control means (for example, production control CPU 120) capable of controlling production based on control information output from the game control means;
Effect control storage means (for example, RAM 122) capable of storing information used by the effect control means;
A selection means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of selecting whether or not to execute the deletion in the effect control storage means;
With
If the erasure condition is satisfied when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, and the selection means selects not to execute the erasure in the effect control storage means, the game information storage At least a part of the game information stored in the means is erased (for example, as shown in the modification 10, only the RAM 102 is cleared), and the erasure condition is satisfied when power supply to the gaming machine is started. And when the erasing in the effect control storage means is selected by the selection means, at least a part of the game information stored in the game information storage means is erased. Then, at least a part of the information stored in the storage device for effect control is deleted (for example, as shown in the modification 10, the RAM 102 and the RAM 122 Part to clear both)
According to this feature, whether or not to erase the storage means for effect control is executed together with the erasure in the game information storage means when the erasure condition is satisfied. Can be selected.

  As described above, the characteristic portion 122SG in the embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and there are changes and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. However, it is included in the present invention.

  For example, in the feature 122SG of the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, when the clear switch is ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the lock switch is executed after executing the RAM clear process (122SGSa017). Although the configuration change processing (122SGSa020) is executed when 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa018; Y) and a new setting value can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention is limited to this. If the clear switch is ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, it is first determined whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON. If the lock switch 122SG051 is ON, in the setting change process RAM clear processing is executed based on the new setting value set in pachinko machine 1 It may be.

  When the RAM clear process is executed based on the fact that a new set value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change process as described above, as shown in FIG. In the process, first, the CPU 103 transmits a first setting value change notification command indicating that the CPU 103 has started executing the setting change process to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa051). Next, the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is specified (122SGSa052), and the specified set value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029.

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON (122SGSa054a). When the clear switch is OFF (122SGSa054a; N), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON ( 122SGSa054b). When the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa054b; Y), the processes of 122SGSa054a and 122SGSa054b are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until the clear switch is turned ON or the lock switch 122SG051 is turned OFF. If the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF, a setting value change end notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 to end the setting change process (122SGS061).

  When the clear switch is ON (122SGSa054a; Y), the CPU 103 issues a second setting value change start notification command indicating that the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed by operating the setting changeover switch 122SG052. It transmits with respect to the production | presentation control board 12 (122SGSa054c), and it is determined whether there exists operation of the setting switch 122SG052 (122SGSa054d).

  When the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054d; Y), the contents of the address F001 in the RAM 102 are updated (122SGSa055). Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a one-stage disadvantageous setting value for the player than the “1”, is set as a temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “2”, “3”, which is a one-stage disadvantageous setting value for the player, than the “2”. The setting value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102. If the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “3”, “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 122SG029 (122SGSa056), and determines whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch in 122SGSa054 (122SGSa054; N), the process of 122SGSa057 is executed without executing the processes of 122SGSa055 and 122SGSa056.

  When the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processes of 122SGSa054d to 122SGSa056 to store a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or to store it in the address F001. The display setting value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029.

  When the lock switch is OFF in 122SGSa057 (122SGSa057; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not a setting value (temporary setting value) is stored in the address 001 of the RAM 102 (122SGSa057a). If the setting value (temporary setting value) is not stored at the address 001 of the RAM 102, that is, if the lock switch 122SG051 is turned off without the setting changeover switch 122SG052 being operated, a setting value change end notification command is produced. It transmits with respect to the control board 12, and a setting change process is complete | finished (122SGS061).

  On the other hand, when a setting value (temporary setting value) is stored at address 001 of RAM 102 (122SGSa057a; Y), the setting value stored at address F000 and the setting value stored at address F001 in RAM 102 are stored. Are compared (122SGSa057b) to determine whether or not the same set value is stored in the address F000 and the address F001 in the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c). When the same setting value is stored in the address F000 and the address F001 in the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c; Y), that is, when the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changed, the setting value change end notification command is effected. It transmits with respect to the board | substrate 12, and a setting change process is complete | finished (122SGS061).

  Further, when different setting values are stored in the address F000 and the address F001 in the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c; N), that is, when the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, it is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102. The set value is stored in the address F000, that is, the set value stored in the address F001 is stored as the main set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (122SGSa058).

  Then, a set value designation command corresponding to the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 (the newly set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1) is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa059), and the RAM is cleared. The process is executed (122SGSa060). Note that the RAM clear process (122SGSa060) executes the same process as the RAM clear process described with reference to FIG. 8-13, and excludes the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 (stored after the address F001). Clear data). After the RAM clear process (122SGSa060) is executed, a setting value change end notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 to end the setting change process (122SGS061).

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart illustrating a part of the effect control main process in the eighth modification. In the effect control main process in the modified example 8, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that no cold start notification command is received (122SGS407; N), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a command has been received (122SGS410a). When the first setting value change start notification command is not received (122SGS410a; N), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 8-17), and when the first setting value change start notification command is received (122SGS410a; Y). Then, the setting value change confirmation notification process is executed (122SGS410b), and the game information stored in the RAM 102 is cleared by changing the setting value in the image display device 5, or if the setting value is not changed, the lock is displayed. An instruction to turn off the switch 122SG051 is displayed as a message image 122SG005M1 (see FIG. 8-25 (A)).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a second set value change start notification command has been received (122SGS410c). When the second setting value change start notification command has not been received (122SGS410C; N), it is further determined whether or not the setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS410d). If no setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS410d; N), the processing of 122SGS410b to 122SGS410d is repeated, and the process waits until the first setting value change start notification command or the setting value change end notification command is received. When the setting value change end notification command is received (122SGS410d; Y), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 8-17).

  When the second set value change start notification command is received (122SGS410c; Y), the effect control CPU 120 executes a set value change notifying process for notifying that the set value changing operation is being performed. (122SGS411), it is determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS411a). If no setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS411a; N), the processes of 122SG411 and 122SGS411a are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until a setting value change end notification command is received. When the setting value change end notification command is received (122SGS411a; Y), it is determined whether or not the setting value designation command is received (122SGS411b). If no setting value designation command is received (122SGS411b; N), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 8-17). If there is a setting value designation command (122SGS411b; Y), the received setting value designation command A setting value newly set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102) is specified, and the specified setting value is set as setting value information (“1” to “3” corresponding to the setting value). ) And updated and stored in the RAM 122 (122SG413). Then, the process proceeds to 122SGS408 (see FIG. 8-17).

  As described above, the CPU 103 executes the setting change process, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control main process, so that the game shop clerk or the like turns on the clear switch and the lock switch 122SG051 to turn on the pachinko gaming machine. When 1 is activated, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), in the image display device 5, by changing the setting value, game information and the like stored in the RAM 102 are cleared, or the setting value is changed. If not, an instruction to turn off the lock switch 122SG051 is displayed as a message image 122SG005M1.

  In this way, when the game shop clerk or the like turns off the lock switch 122SG051 while the message image 122SG005M1 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (B), the pachinko gaming machine 1 Without changing the set value and without clearing the RAM 102, the decorative symbols are displayed on the image display device 5 as a combination of “1”, “2”, and “3” as the initial symbols. On the other hand, when a store clerk or the like of the game hall turns the clear switch ON again while the message image 122SG005M1 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (C), the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is changed to a setting change state, and it is notified that the setting value is being changed by displaying an image on the image display device 5, emitting light from the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the like.

  In the setting change state, when the game store clerk or the like turns off the lock switch 122SG051 without setting a new set value, or when the game store clerk or the like sets the new set value, the same as the original set value. When the set value is set and the lock switch 122SG051 is turned OFF, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changed and the RAM 102 is cleared as shown in FIG. 8-25 (D). The decorative pattern is displayed as a combination of “1”, “2”, and “3” on the image display device 5 as an initial symbol. Further, when the game shop clerk or the like sets a new setting value (changes the setting value) and turns off the lock switch 122SG051 in the setting change state, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (E), the setting value The RAM 102 is cleared based on the change, and the decorative symbols are displayed on the image display device 5 as an initial symbol in a combination of “4”, “5”, and “6”.

  In the modification 8, the game shop clerk or the like starts the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the clear switch and the lock switch 122SG051 turned on, thereby changing the set value in the image display device 5 to change the RAM 102. The game information and the like stored in the table is cleared, and when the set value is not changed, an instruction to turn off the lock switch 122SG051 is displayed as the message image 122SG005M1. Without being limited thereto, as shown in FIG. 8-26 as a modified example 9, the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the clear switch turned on by a game shop clerk or the like, so that the pachinko machine is displayed on the image display device 5. Starting game machine 1 with a cold start clears game information and the like stored in RAM 102, and pachinko games It instructs to reboot the pachinko gaming machine 1 if it does not start 1 at cold start, may be displayed as a message image 122SG005M2.

  By doing so, for example, when a game shop clerk or the like accidentally turns the clear switch ON to try to start the pachinko machine 1 by hot start, the pachinko machine 1 is started by cold start. Thus, it is possible to prevent the game information stored in the RAM 102 from being unintentionally cleared.

  Moreover, in the said modification 8 and the said modification 9, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a setting change state or when it is activated in a cold start, the message image 122SG005M1 and the message image 122SG005M2 are displayed on the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to clear the RAM 102 by displaying a message image on the image display device 5 is illustrated. The confirmation may be performed either when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state or when it is activated by a cold start, or both.

  In the modification 8, the game shop clerk or the like starts the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the clear switch and the lock switch 122SG051 turned on, thereby changing the set value in the image display device 5 to change the RAM 102. The game information and the like stored in the table is cleared, and when the set value is not changed, an instruction to turn off the lock switch 122SG051 is displayed as the message image 122SG005M1. When the RAM 102 is cleared based on the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start or the setting value is changed, as shown in FIG. The fact that the setting values have been changed in the image display device 5 and the fact that the RAM 102 has been cleared, and that these setting values have been changed. A message image 122SG005M3 including an option for whether or not to clear the RAM 122 in response to the RAM 102 being cleared is displayed, and a selection of whether or not to clear the RAM 122 by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A is accepted. It may be.

  When clearing the RAM 122 is selected by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the presentation control CPU 120 clears other information except for the set value information in the RAM 122 by executing the RAM clear process (results). If both the RAM 102 and the RAM 122 are cleared) and the clear of the RAM 122 is not selected by the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the RAM 122 is not cleared (as a result, only the RAM 102 is cleared).

  In the feature 122SG in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is activated at a cold start and in the setting change state at the same timing (a cold start notification command or setting for the effect control board 12). The mode in which the RAM clear process is executed at the timing before the value change start notification command is transmitted is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a modified example 11, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold When starting at the start, the RAM clear process is executed at the timing before the cold start notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the effect control board 12 Timing after sending the set value change start notification command to (more specifically, production control After the set value change end notification command is transmitted to the board 12, that is, after the change of the set value is completed), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with a cold start and the setting is changed. The timing for clearing the RAM 102 may be different depending on whether the system is activated in a state.

  In the feature 122SG in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the RAM 102 and the RAM 122 are always cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a cold start and when it is activated in a setting change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a twelfth modification, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated. Is activated in the setting change state to notify that the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being changed (execution of the setting value changing notification), priority is given to each notification, such as not executing the RAM clear notification. If a degree is set and a high priority notification (for example, a notification during setting value change) is being executed, a low priority notification (for example, RAM clear notification) is not executed. Unishi may be.

  Thus, when providing priority to each alerting | reporting, you may perform alerting | reporting with low priority after execution of alerting | reporting with high priority. In this case, the low-priority notification is executed in a shorter period than when the high-priority notification is not executed, so that the notification execution period is prevented from becoming long. May be.

  Further, in the feature 122SG in the above embodiment, the setting for the movable body 32 is not performed at all when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. At the time, the confirmation operation as to whether or not the movable body 32 operates normally may be executed in parallel with the above-described RAM clear notification, notification during setting value change notification, notification during setting value confirmation, and various activation notifications. . Note that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a hot start or a cold start, the activation notification for 60 seconds is executed, so that the confirmation operation of the movable body 32 can be executed during the activation notification. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, since the setting value is changed in addition to the activation notification for 40 seconds, the movable body 32 is being changed during the change of these setting values and the activation notification for 40 seconds. The confirmation operation can be executed.

  Note that the confirmation operation of the movable body 32 may be executed from the time when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the activation mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1, or a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, The set value change start notification command, the set value change end notification command, the set value check start notification command, the set value check end notification command, and the like may be executed from the time when the effect control CPU 120 (effect control board 12) receives the effect. Further, when the production control CPU 120 executes the confirmation operation of the movable body 32 from the time when the set value change start notification command is received, that is, during the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the confirmation operation of the movable body 32 is executed. In this case, even if an error in the confirmation operation occurs, priority may be given to the notification during the setting value change, and the error notification in the confirmation operation may not be performed.

  In addition, in the feature 122SG of the embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the new setting value is reflected in the game as it is by setting a new setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once restarted (pachinko gaming). A new set value may be reflected in the game by activating the machine 1 by hot start). In addition, when a new set value is reflected in the game by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the confirmation operation of the movable body 32 is performed. After the movable body 32 is slightly moved from the origin position toward the effect position, a confirmation operation that can be performed in a relatively short period of time, such as moving the movable body 32 to the origin position again, is performed. When the operation is restarted, as a confirmation operation of the movable body 32, after confirming that the movable body 32 is moved from the origin position to the effect position, the movable body 32 is moved again to the origin position. An operation may be performed. By doing in this way, the period required for the confirmation operation | movement of the movable body 32 at the time of starting the pachinko machine 1 can be shortened.

  In the feature 122SG of the above embodiment, the setting value stored in the address F000 is disclosed as specific information that is not cleared from the RAM 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is cleared from the RAM 102. Specific information that is not included may include RTC settings, error history, and the like.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 122SG of the above embodiment, the setting value as the specific information that is not cleared in the RAM 102, the temporary setting value as the information to be cleared, the game information, and the like are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two RAMs are provided on the game control microcomputer 100, specific information such as setting values that are not cleared is stored in one RAM, and temporary setting values and games are stored in the other RAM. Information to be cleared such as information may be stored. In this way, the RAM (temporary setting value, game information, etc.) on the other side is stored depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state. Whether or not to clear the RAM) can be made different. Further, an area for storing specific information that is not cleared and an area for storing information to be cleared may be provided in the RAM 102.

  Further, when two RAMs are provided on the game control microcomputer 100 as described above, an SRAM (Static Randam Access Memory) in which a RAM for storing specific information that is not cleared such as a set value is connected to a backup battery. On the other hand, by setting the RAM that stores temporary setting values, game information, etc. as FeRAM (Ferroelectric Randam Access Memory), it is possible to reliably clear data that is more important than other data such as setting values. It may be possible to memorize without storing.

  In the feature 122SG of the embodiment, the clear switch is mounted on the power supply board. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the clear switch is not limited to the main board 11. May be installed. By doing in this way, since it becomes unnecessary to newly attach a clear switch with respect to the existing power supply board, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suppressed.

  In the feature 122SG in the above embodiment, the display monitor 122SG051 for displaying the set value on the main board 11 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main board is not limited thereto. 11, a display monitor 122SG051 may be provided in the vicinity of the setting changeover switch 122SG052 so that a setting value changing operation can be easily performed.

  Moreover, in the feature part 122SG in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the display monitor 122SG051 for displaying the set value is mounted on the main board 11 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko game In the case where it is possible to calculate the accessory ratio, continuous accessory ratio, and the like in the machine 1, the calculated accessory ratio and continuous accessory ratio may be displayed on the display monitor 122SG051.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 122SG in the said embodiment, although the display monitor 122SG051 and the setting changeover switch 122SG052 are provided in the main board | substrate 11, the form which can change the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changed using a monitor (7-segment monitor), a reset button, or the like mounted on the payout control board.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 122SG in the said embodiment, when starting the pachinko machine 1 in a setting change state, CPU103 transmits the setting value change start notification command with respect to the production control board 12, and has illustrated the form. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 8-11, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, it is the same as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with a cold start. Since the RAM clear process (122SGSa017) is executed, both the set value change start notification command and the cold start notification command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Further, in the feature 122SG in the embodiment, the setting value 1 is the most advantageous setting value for the player, and the setting value 3 is the most unfavorable setting value for the player (the setting value 1 is the most unfavorable for the game hall). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting value 1 is the most disadvantageous for the player. A setting value may be used, and setting value 3 may be a setting value that is most advantageous to the player.

  In particular, in the feature part 122SG, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (122SGSa041; Y) or when there is no backup data (122SGSa042; N), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set by setting “00H” to the address F000. The state in which the set value 1 is automatically set, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the most advantageous state for the player. For this reason, some players cause the pachinko gaming machine 1 to improperly set the set value 1 by causing the CPU 103 to execute a RAM clear process (see FIG. 8-13 (A)) after causing an abnormality in the RAM 102. It is assumed to set. Therefore, as described above, by setting the setting value 1 as the most unfavorable setting value for the player, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can play the game based on the CPU 103 executing the RAM clearing process when the RAM 102 has an abnormality. It becomes possible to prevent the player from being in an advantageous state, and the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  In the feature 122SG of the above embodiment, the special effect and the specific control executed by the effect control CPU 120 are used to turn on the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the output period, and the image. Although an example in which whether or not an image is displayed on the display device 5 is different (the control related to notification at startup is different) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and these special control and specific control In addition to the above-mentioned control related to the notification at the time of start-up, the initial symbol (see FIG. 8-19), the background image, the character displayed on the image display device 5 after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ready to play. Control related to effects such as being different (difference in the appearance mode and effect after the game is possible in the pachinko gaming machine 1) and confirmation of the movable body 32 Whether to execute the work, aspects and execution period of the confirmation operations may include control surrounding confirmation operation, such as different. In other words, the special control and the specific control in the present invention may be any control in which at least a part of the target controlled by the CPU 120 for effect control, the control mode of the CPU 120 for effect control, the control period of the CPU 120 for effect control, and the like are different. .

  In the feature 122SG in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. For example, by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, Can be started, and one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and the variation display derived to the image display device The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the result.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated by operating the lock switch 109SG051 or the setting changeover switch 109SG052 so that the title corresponding to the super reach reach effect is displayed from the start of the reach reach effect of the super reach. One of a plurality of set values can be set, and the lock switch 109SG051 and the setting changeover switch 109SG052 can be operated and disabled by opening and closing the gaming machine frame 109SG003 and the glass door frame 109SG003a. In the switchable form, the main board 11 (CPU 103) can set any one of a plurality of set values in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and stores a set secret value obtained by converting the set set value in the RAM 102, Control board 12 (production control CPU 120) , The main board 11 (CPU 103) to the production control board 12 (production control) according to the form in which the suggestion production (morning background effect) suggesting the set value can be executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. The CPU 120) can transmit different commands, and can execute different types of activation notifications when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a cold start and when it is activated in a setting change state. Although a mode for notifying that the RAM 102 is cleared when the set value is changed is disclosed, a plurality of feature portions among these feature portions may be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Description of feature 111SG)
FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 111SG. 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”. The command form shown in FIG. 9-1 (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. 9-1 (A), the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a variable manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the change display of the special symbol 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 variation display result designation command, and is an effect control command that designates a variation display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), a determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “out of” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is Different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of “big hit”.

  In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result that the fluctuation display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second 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 “probable 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 “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth 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 “probable big hit C”. The command 8C04H is a fifth 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 “non-probable big hit”. The command 8C05H is a sixth 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 effect symbols in the effect 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 for designating 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 (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big 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. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game or the small hit.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result designation command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to 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 decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the high speed opening big hit state Is set.

  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 4A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 96SG006B 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 4B 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. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified. 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 increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  FIG. 9-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 9-2, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the normal display result is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), for example, to update various numerical data by software, so that the random number values MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating a part of the number may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “probable big hit C”, and “non-probable big hit” when the variation display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine the value, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per normal map” or “displaced from the normal map”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “997”.

  FIG. 9C shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table 1, the common special figure display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, separate special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  The special figure display result determination table 1 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result before the determined special symbol is derived and displayed. It is a table to be referenced.

  In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state), A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the special figure display result judgment table 1, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result indicates whether or not the special figure display result is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination assigned to the determination result. In the special figure display result determination table in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more determination values are obtained than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Big hit". 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, when the normal state or the short time state (low probability state), the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling the big hit gaming state is higher (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state), it is determined that the big hit gaming state is controlled as compared with the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so that the probability increases.

  FIG. 9C shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table 2, separate special figure display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a common figure display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol to be derived is displayed, it is determined whether or not to control the small hit game state with the fluctuation display result as “small hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the special symbol display result determination table 2 in the present embodiment, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is used. Depending on whether the game is a special figure game, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”.

  In the special figure display result judgment table 2, whether or not the table data indicating the judgment value compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “small hit”. It is data for determination assigned to the determination result. In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the present embodiment, the special figure display result of “small hit” is assigned only when the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used. In the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result of “small hit” is not assigned. In this embodiment, when the game is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “small hit” and controlling to the small hit gaming state is about 1/100.

  FIG. 9-4 illustrates a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table in the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol on which the variable display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit", "probable big hit A", It is assigned to a plurality of types of big hits such as “big hit B” and “probable big hit C”.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4 (B). In the present embodiment, the jackpot type is classified into high-accuracy control and time-shortening control after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Probabilistic big hit A and Probable big hit B that are executed and shift to high-accuracy high base state, and probable big hit B that shifts to high-accuracy low base state where high-accuracy control is executed but short-time control is not executed after completion of big hit gaming state C and a non-probability variable big hit in which only the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state is finished to shift to the low probability high base state are set.

  The big hit game state by “probable big hit A” is a normal open big hit which is repeatedly executed 16 times (so-called 16 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the big hit gaming state by “probable big hit B” is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. . The big hit gaming state by “non-probable big hit” is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. . Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit. Furthermore, in the big hit game with “probable big hit C”, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round The open period of the variable winning ball device 7 is a high-speed open big hit that is shorter (for example, 0.1 seconds) than the other big hit games. Note that the probability variation control and the time reduction control are not executed during the big hit game of any type of big hit.

  Although not shown in particular, the small hit gaming state in the present embodiment changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player twice, and the opening time is the same as the probability variation big hit C. It is an open period (in this embodiment, 0.1 second). After the small hit game is over, the game state immediately before the small hit game is taken over.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the same variation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIG. 9-5) is used when the variation display result is “probable large hit C” and “small hit”. Since the variable display is executed and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is the same, the probability change control is executed for the player after the big hit game or the small hit game of the probability variable big hit C is completed. It is possible to continue the game while expecting to be.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-saving control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special illustrations. The game ends when a big hit gaming state is entered before the game is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B” depends on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. "," Probability variation big hit C ", and" Non-probability variation big hit "big hit types are assigned different judgment values. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, no judgment value is assigned to the big hit types such as “probable variation big hit B” and “probable big hit C”. With this setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C” to control the normal open big hit state or the fast open big hit state with a small number of rounds. Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, in the gaming state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the frequent occurrence of the big hit state with few obtained winning balls is avoided. It is possible to prevent the gaming interest from deteriorating.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), the decision value is assigned to the big hit type “non-probable change” according to whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether or not there is, the probability that it will be a jackpot of non-probability change and the probability that it will be a jackpot of probability change are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure It is said that.

  Therefore, as described above, according to whether the allocation of the judgment value to “probability big hit B” or “probability big hit C” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the allocation of the judgment value to “probable variation big hit A” also differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. It is set so that the case where the figure is the second special figure is easier to determine than the case where the figure is the first special figure.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure is a big hit of “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C”. It may be assigned to a type. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure is a big hit type such as “probable big hit B” or “probable big hit C”. May be assigned. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  FIG. 9-5 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 production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach deviation variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out of variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the deviation fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “out of”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big 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.

  The variation pattern in the present embodiment includes a variation pattern per special hit corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” or the variation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit C” ( PC1-1) is also included.

  As shown in FIG. 9-5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach according to the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. Has been. 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.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the variation pattern type is determined in advance, for example, the non-reach type, the normal reach type, the super reach type, etc. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination 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 to determine these variation pattern types. The variation to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value of Turn may be determined.

  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, a variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9-6 is prepared in advance as the variation pattern determination table. When the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit C” and “small hit”, When the total number of reserved memories is 2 or less, when the total number of reserved memories is 3, when the total number of reserved memories is 4, the high base state in which the game state is subjected to the time-saving control The number of determination values corresponding to the case is prepared in advance.

  It should be noted that the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach shift pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter. Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach deviation 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 of 4. When the start prize is won, it becomes difficult to generate useless start prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and there is no non-reach fluctuation By determining the pattern (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 for the variable display.

  The RAM 102 in the present embodiment is provided with, for example, 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 control data holding area includes a first special figure storage unit (not shown), a second special figure storage unit (not shown), a general figure storage unit (not shown), and a game control flag setting unit ( A game control timer setting unit (not shown), a game control counter setting unit (not shown), and a game control buffer setting unit (not shown) are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit is a special figure that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. Hold data of a game (a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) 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 value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data This is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit 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 holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting 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 second starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). 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 game control flag setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose state can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating the flag value and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit (not shown) 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 (not shown) stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit (not shown) is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit (not shown) stores data indicating the count value of each of the multiple types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit (not shown) 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 (not shown), random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values. Accordingly, numerical data indicating each random number value is updated regularly 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. The random count value may be updated by applying predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing to 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.

  FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the following description of each step in the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1” or “111SGS1”.

  In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9-7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reservation storage number is “0” (111SGS141). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the processing of 111 SGS 141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit (not shown) may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in 111SGS141, the special figure display result is shown as the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination are respectively read (111SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 111 SGS 142, the second special figure reserved memory count value and the total reserved memory count count value are decremented by one and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count to be decremented by one. In addition, the data in the second special figure storage unit 151B is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (111SGS143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (111SGS144), and then the process proceeds to 111SGS149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation storage number is “0” in 111SGS141, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation storage number is “0” (111SGS145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the processing of 111SGS145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the processing of 111SGS145 is executed when it is determined in 111SGS141 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Note that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are specified is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

  When the first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in 111 SGS145, the special figure display result is stored as the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (111SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 111SGS146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit 151A is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (111SGS147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (111SGS148), and then the process proceeds to 111SGS149.

  In 111SGS149, the display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 9-3 (A) is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result that is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is “big hit”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” to display the special figure. It is determined whether the result is “big hit” (111SGS150a). In the 111SGS 150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10,000 to 12180, the “big hit” Is determined. Further, if the probability variation flag is not set and the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”.

  In this way, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in 111SGS149, since different determination values are assigned to “big hit” corresponding to the gaming state (high probability, low probability) at that time, In the processing of 111SGS150a, the special figure display result is obtained using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. By determining whether or not “big hit” is determined, when the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as “big hit” with a higher probability than when the gaming state is a low probability state.

  If it is determined at 111 SGS150a that the game is a “hit”, the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is set to the on state (111SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-4 (A) is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (111SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “non-probability change” and “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” and “probability variation C” is determined, which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined (111SGS154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of 111 SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probable change state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) (111SGS155) The jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to “2”, it is “2”, and if it is “probability variation C” corresponding to probability variation big hit C, it is “3”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in 111SGS151 that it is not “big hit”, the process proceeds to 111SGS150b. In 111SGS150b, the display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result which is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is “small hit”. Set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of “small hit”, and the special figure is displayed. It is determined whether the display result is “small hit” (111SGS150b). In this 111 SGS150b, if the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is used, if the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination falls within the range of 54000 to 54651, “ After determining “small hit” and setting the small hit flag (111SGS151), the process proceeds to 111SGS156. If it is a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the game proceeds to 111SGS156 as it is without determining “small hit”.

  In 111 SGS156, a decision is made according to the result of the prior determination of whether to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set) and the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” that becomes a loss symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “miss”. Further, when it is determined in 111SGS150a that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in 111SGS154 One of the special symbols indicating the number “9” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. Also, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation B”. A special symbol indicating the number “9” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable variation C”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in 111SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (111SGS157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  In addition, when the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” at 111 SGS 145, after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (111 SGS 158), the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S111 of FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9-8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (111SGS161). If the big hit flag is on, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read, and the big hit types are “non-probable variable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit” B ”or“ probability big hit C ”is specified (111SGS162).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is “probable variation big hit C” (111SGS163). If the big hit type is not “probable big hit C”, it is used as a use table for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Then, the big hit variation pattern determination table A or the big hit variation pattern determination table B is selected and set according to the specified big hit type (111SGS164). If the big hit type is “probable big hit C”, the variation pattern determination table for special hit (surprise / small hit) is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. (111SGS165).

  When the big hit flag is off in 111SGS161, for example, by determining whether or not the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is on (set), etc. It is determined whether or not (111SGS166). If the small hit flag is ON, a special hit (surprise / small hit) variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (111SGS167). .

  When the small hit flag is off in 111 SGS166, for example, by determining whether or not the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is on (set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed in the probability variation state or the short-time state (111SGS168). If the time flag is on, the deviation variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (111SGS169).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is OFF (not set), for example, the first reserved memory number count value provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown) or By reading the second reserved memory number count value, etc., the reserved memory number corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value is specified, and it is determined whether the specified reserved memory number is 1 or 2 (111SGS170). .

  When the number of reserved memories corresponding to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is 1 or 2, the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table A is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns. Set (111SGS171).

  If the number of reserved storage corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value is not 1 or 2, the process proceeds to 111SGS172 and further determines whether or not the number of reserved memory corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value is three. Determine (111SGS172).

  When the number of reserved memories corresponding to the variation special figure designation buffer value is 3, the variation pattern determination table B for detachment is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. (111SGS173).

  In addition, when the number of reserved storages corresponding to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is not 3, the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table C is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns. Set (111SGS174).

  After executing any of the processing of 111SGS164, 111SGS165, 111SGS167, 111SGS169, 111SGS171, 111SGS173, and 111SGS174, for example, based on numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in a random number buffer for variation or the like Then, by referring to any one of the selected big hit variation pattern determination table or loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (111SGS175).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the processing of 111SGS175. In other words, the processing of 111SGS175 includes processing for determining whether or not the variation display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state when the variation display result is “out”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in 111SGS175, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B in the second special symbol display 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (111SGS176). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of 111SGS176, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol are performed (111SGS177). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the designated command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the designation command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of 111SGS177, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (111SGS178). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (111SGS179), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in 111SGS177, every time the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result designation command is first transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 9-9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol change process of S112 to end the special symbol change, and stops at the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. Control for deriving and displaying symbols is performed (111SGS180). If the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production | presentation control board 12 is performed (111SGS181). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (111SGS182).

  When the big hit flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is set (111SGS183), and when the big hit flag is set, the effect control board 12 is designated with five hitting start points. Setting for transmitting a command (small hit) is performed (111SGS190a). Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 5 notifies that the small hit or sudden occurrence has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (111SGS190b). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (111SGS190c). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S118) (111SGS190d), and the processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set in 111 SGS 182, if the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is set, CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time reduction flag (111 SGS 184), and stores them in effect control board 12. Depending on the type of jackpot that has been set, settings are made to send a jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probability variation) (111SGS185).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating the normal state to the effect control board 12 (111SGS186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 5 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (111SGS187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in the case of non-probable big hit or probable big hit A, and 5 times in case of probable big hit B) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (111SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S114) (111SGS189).

  On the other hand, in 111 SGS 190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. If the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to 111SGS196.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, that is, in the high base state in which the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (111SGS191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (111SGS193). If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to 111SGS196, and the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. In order to end the time reduction control, after clearing the time reduction flag (111SGS194), a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (specifically, low probability low base) corresponding to the probability change flag or the setting of the time reduction flag (111SGS195), the process proceeds to 111SGS196.

  In 111SGS196, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  FIG. 9-10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S117 of FIG. 5 as the big hit end processing.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (111SGS201). When the big hit end display timer is not in operation, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for the big hit end display in the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (111SGS202). The process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (111SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (111SGS204). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stored jackpot type is an uncertain variable jackpot (111SGS205). When the big hit type is non-probable big hit, the hour / hour flag is set (111SGS211), the hour / times counter is set to “100” (111SGS212), and the process proceeds to 111SGS213. On the other hand, if the big hit type is not an uncertain variable big hit, it is determined whether the stored big hit type is a probable big hit C (111SGS206).

  When the big hit type is not the probable big hit C, it is assumed that the stored big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the probable variation flag is set (111SGS207), the hour / hour flag is set (111SGS208), and the hour / times counter Is set to “0” (111SGS209), the process proceeds to 111SGS213. On the other hand, when the big hit type is the probable big hit C, after setting the probable change flag (111SGS210), the process proceeds to 111SGS213.

  The 111SGS 213 clears the big hit flag and performs transmission setting of the big hit end designation command according to the big hit type (111SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (111SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to (111SGS216).

  FIGS. 9-11 is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process (S171) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set (111SGS371). When the first variation start command reception flag is set, it is associated with the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure holding memory in the start winning reception command buffer (not shown). The various command data and various flags stored are shifted up by one buffer number (111SGS372). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” in the first special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” in the first special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” in the 1 special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in 111SGS371, it is determined whether the second variation start command reception flag is set (111SGS373). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set, the processing is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set, the second special chart in the start winning reception command buffer (not shown). The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted up by one buffer number (111SGS374). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. The second special figure is shifted so that the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” stored in the special figure hold memory are associated with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After executing 111SGS372 or 111SGS374, the CPU 120 for effect control reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (111SGS375).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (111SGS376). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, displays the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. ”To determine the combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol). When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the fifth variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit C, the effect control CPU 120, for example, a combination of effect symbols in which odd symbols are irregular as stop symbols ( For example, a combination of effect symbols such as “135” is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-12 to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display (111SGS377). In the present embodiment, in the notice effect determination process, as described later, it is suggested that a step-up effect (also referred to as SU effect) in which the notice image changes step by step may be a big hit. A step-up notice (also called a SU notice) and a battle notice suggesting the possibility of a big hit by performing a battle effect in which a character and an enemy character appear and confront each other as a super reach effect can be determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as these notice effects, other notice effects such as a character notice in which a character appears or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters cross a display area is provided. The execution timing of the notice effect may be determined when the notice effect of these different modes is determined. Differs depending on the mode of advance notification effect, the announcement attraction start wait timer to be described later, it may be set to different time periods in accordance with aspects of the announcement attraction.

  In the notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a variable display result and a change pattern (111SGS291). As the fluctuation display result, a fluctuation display result designation command for designating a fluctuation display result (disconnected, probable big hit A, probable big hit B, probable big hit C, non-probable big hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of fluctuation The change display result designation command stored in the variable display result designation command storage area can be specified. Further, as described above, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area. In this embodiment, the target of the notice effect is big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, non-probable big hit), super reach, and normal reach. Specifically, the fluctuation display result is big hit (probable big hit) (A, Probability big hit B, Non-probable big hit) is specified by the fluctuation display result designation command, and whether the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Just do it.

  Then, a random number for determining the notice effect is extracted, and the presence / absence of the notice effect is determined using the notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. (111SGS292).

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect determination random number is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. In other words, the number of determination values of the random number for determining the notice effect is 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random number for determining the notice effect is appropriately determined. Just decide. Also, a random number counter for notice effect determination for generating these random numbers for notice effect determination is set in the RAM 122, and the random number counter for notice effect determination is updated at every timer interruption by random number update processing.

  As shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), the notice effect type determination table of the present embodiment is composed of a notice effect type determination table corresponding to the notice effect. In the present embodiment, the SU notice and the battle notice can be executed as the notice effect.

  In the notice effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), the variable display result is a probable big hit for each of “SU notice”, “battle notice”, and “no notice effect”. In this case, when the variation display result is an uncertain variation big hit, and when the variation pattern is out of reach (super reach, normal reach), the different judgment values are the number of judgment values shown in FIG. 9-13 (A). So that it is assigned.

  Specifically, in the case where the variation display result is a probable big hit, 25 determination values are assigned to “SU notice”, 65 decision values are assigned to “battle notice”, and “ Ten determination values are assigned to “No notice effect”. In addition, when the fluctuation display result is an uncertain change big hit, 40 judgment values are assigned to the “SU notice”, and 40 judgment values are assigned to the “battle notice”. Twenty determination values are assigned to “None”. When the variation pattern is out of reach, 30 judgment values are assigned to “SU notice”, 10 judgment values are assigned to “battle notice”, and “no notice effect” is assigned. 60 decision values are assigned.

  By assigning the determination value in this way, when a big hit is obtained in the variation display, the notice effect is more easily executed than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost.

  As shown in FIG. 9-13 (A), when the notice effect type determination table is set, when the variation display is a probable big hit, the “battle” The “notice” is set so that it is easy to be determined, and the “SU notice” is set more easily than the “battle notice” when the reach is out of reach.

  By setting in this way, the big hit expectation is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Furthermore, in the notice effect, the expectation of the probability variation jackpot is higher when the battle notice is executed than when the SU notice is executed.

  In addition, the big hit expectation degree (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes a “hit”, the probability that each notice effect is executed and becomes “hit” and each notice effect is executed. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities of being “out of”.

  Returning to FIG. 9-12, in 111SGS293, it is determined whether or not the execution of the notice effect is determined (111SGS293). If the notice effect is not executed, the process is terminated and the execution of the notice effect is determined. In the case, it is determined whether or not the execution of the SU notice has been decided (111SGS294). If execution of the SU notice is not decided, that is, if execution of the battle notice is decided, the process proceeds to 111SGS296, and if execution of the SU notice is decided, the number of SU notices is decided (111SGS295).

  In the SU count determination table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (B), for each of the SU counts “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit, when the fluctuation display result is a non-probable big hit, or when the fluctuation pattern is out of reach (super reach, normal reach), different judgment values are shown in FIGS. The number of determination values shown in B) is assigned.

  Specifically, in the case where the variation display result is a probable big hit, five determination values are assigned to “1 time”, 15 determination values are assigned to “2 times”, and “ 70 decision values are assigned to “3 times”, and 10 decision values are assigned to “4 times”. Further, in the case where the fluctuation display result is an uncertain change big hit, 10 judgment values are assigned to “1 time”, 30 judgment values are assigned to “2 times”, and “3 times 55 determination values are assigned to "", and five determination values are assigned to "4 times". In addition, when the variation display result is out of reach, 60 determination values are assigned to “1 time”, 30 determination values are assigned to “2 times”, and “3 times”. Ten judgment values are assigned to “4 times”, and no judgment value is assigned to “4 times”.

  Since the determination value is assigned in this way, the number of SUs becomes larger when the big win is obtained in the variable display than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost. Further, in the case of the variation display, the probability variation big hit is set so that “3 times” or “4 times” can be easily determined as the number of times of SU compared to the case of the non-probability big hit. In the case of reaching out of reach, “1 time” or “2 times” is set to be easily determined.

  With this setting, the larger the number of SUs, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot. Furthermore, in the notice effect, the expectation of the probability variation jackpot is higher when the battle notice is executed than when the SU notice is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 9-12, in 111 SGS296, the type of the determined notice effect (including the number of times of SU when the decided notice effect is the SU notice) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Then, the process proceeds to 111SGS297, and after setting the notice effect execution determination flag, the process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 9-11, after the notice effect determination process of 111SGS377, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set in 111SGS378, that is, in the notice effect determination process of 111SGS377, “SU notice”. Alternatively, it is determined whether any notice effect of “battle notice” is determined.

  If the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to 111SGS379, and a period corresponding to the type of the decided notice effect is set in the notice effect start wait timer as the period until the notice effect start (111SGS379). The notice effect execution determination flag is cleared (111SGS380). On the other hand, if the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to 111SGS384.

  In this embodiment, the period until the start of the notice effect is selected in the present embodiment before the above-described battle effect or SU effect is started. Possible selection effects are implemented, including a selection effect and a battle effect as a battle notice (notice effect), and a selection effect and a SU effect as a SU notice (notice effect). Since the timing for starting the selection effect is the start timing of the notice effect, a period shorter than the period until the battle effect or the SU effect is started is set. Although the notice effect is specified based on the process table of the notice effect executed from the start, the present invention is not limited to this, and these selected effects are not performed in the notice effect. In that case, since the start timing of the notice effect is the start timing of the notice effect, the period up to the start timing of the notice effect may be set in the notice effect start wait timer.

(SU notice and battle notice)
As described above, in the present embodiment, before the timing of starting the battle effect or the SU effect, the player displays the characters, music, and effect patterns (items and options) that appear in the battle effect or the SU effect. A selectable selection effect is executed. The selection effect includes a first selection effect (see FIG. 9-20 (A)) on which a first selection screen on which a character appearing in the battle effect and the SU effect can be selected, and BGM (music) that flows in the battle effect. ) Can be selected as a second selection screen (see FIGS. 9-20 (B) to (D)), and a second selection screen for battle notice display and a second selection screen (for selecting an effect pattern for SU effects) 9-20 (E) to (G)) is displayed, and the second selection effect for SU notice is displayed.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a battle effect or a SU effect according to the character selected on the first selection screen and the music or effect pattern selected on the second selection screen. That is, the battle effect and the SU effect are effects that reflect the character received in the first selection effect (first item) and the effect pattern and music (second item) received in the second selection effect. The effect control CPU 120 selects a process table or a notice effect process table for executing an effect corresponding to the first item received in the first selection effect or the second item received in the second selection effect, An effect is executed based on the selected process table and the notice effect process table.

(First selection effect)
As shown in FIG. 9-20 (A), in the first selection effect, the first item 111SG001A composed of images corresponding to a plurality of (for example, three types) characters A to C that can appear in the battle effect and the SU effect. To 111SG001C, an image 111SG002 imitating the push button 31B as an operation promoting image for prompting the selection operation of the characters A to C, an indicator image 111SG003 indicating an operation valid period, and the characters “Select a character by pressing the button!” An image 111SG004 is displayed. The player can sequentially move the cursor image 111SG005 indicating the selected first item by pressing the push button 31B during the operation effective period indicated by the indicator image 111SG003.

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, the characters A to C (for example, FIG. 9-20 (A) shown in FIG. 9-20A are displayed. ), The character A) corresponding to the first item 111SG001A where the cursor image 111SG005 is located is selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the characters A to C that can appear in the battle effect and the SU effect are common, the same first selection screen is displayed even when either the battle effect or the SU effect is executed. However, when the characters that can appear in battle effects and SU effects are unique, the first selection screen for battle notice and the first selection screen for SU notice can be displayed separately. It is good.

(Second choice for battle notice)
As shown in FIGS. 9-20 (B) to (D), in the second selection effect for battle notice, the image 111SG001 of the character selected on the first selection screen and the BGM (music piece) output in the battle effect are displayed. ) A plurality of second items 111SG020, 111SG021A to 111SG021C, an image 111SG002 imitating a push button 31B as an operation promotion image for prompting the second item selection operation, an indicator image 111SG003 indicating an operation valid period, A character image 111SG006 is displayed as “Press the button to select BGM in battle!”. The player can sequentially move the cursor image 111SG005 indicating the selected second item by pressing the push button 31B during the operation valid period indicated by the indicator image 111SG003.

  Then, when the operation valid period ends, the music corresponding to the second items 111SG020, 111SG021A to 111SG021C in the selected state in which the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned and highlighted is displayed (for example, FIGS. 9-20 (B) to (D)). , “Medley” corresponding to the second item 111SG020 where the cursor image 111SG005 is located is selected.

  When “medley” corresponding to the second item 111SG020 is selected, rust portions of a plurality of songs are sequentially played in the battle effect, and when the second item 111SG021A to 111SG021C is selected, each second item in the battle effect The title song corresponding to is played. Note that different music flows according to the characters A to C selected in the first selection effect as the plurality of music flowing in the medley.

(Second selection effect for SU notice)
As shown in FIGS. 9-20 (E) to (G), in the second selection effect for SU notice, a plurality of images 111SG001 of the character selected on the first selection screen and a plurality of effect patterns for the SU effect can be selected. The second item 111SG022X, 111SG022Y, 111SG022Z, the image 111SG002 imitating the push button 31B as an operation promotion image for prompting the selection operation of the second item, the indicator image 111SG003 indicating the operation valid period, and the effect pattern by pressing the button. And select the character image 111SG007. The player can sequentially move the cursor image 111SG005 indicating the selected second item by pressing the push button 31B during the operation valid period indicated by the indicator image 111SG003.

  Then, at the time when the operation valid period ends, the effect pattern corresponding to the second item 111SG022X, 111SG022Y, 111SG022Z in the selected state in which the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned and highlighted is displayed (for example, in the first pattern in FIG. “Pattern X” corresponding to the two items 111SG022X, “Pattern Y” corresponding to the second item 111SG022Y in FIG. 9-20 (F), “Pattern corresponding to the second item 111SG022Z in FIG. 9-20 (E)” Z ") is selected.

  When “pattern X” corresponding to the second item 111SG022X is selected, “pattern Y” corresponding to the second item 111SG022Y is selected, and “pattern Z” corresponding to the second item 111SG022Z is selected. In this case, the characters appearing in steps 1 to 3 are different, and in step 4, the characters A to C selected in the first selection effect appear.

  Further, when the second selection screen is displayed, if the character A is selected in the first selection effect, the cursor image 111SG005 is in an initial selection state positioned at “pattern X”, and the character is selected in the first selection effect. When B is selected, the cursor image 111SG005 is in an initial selection state positioned at “pattern Y”, and when the character C is selected in the first selection effect, the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned at “pattern Z”. The initial selection state is entered.

  As described above, the battle effect and the SU effect are classified according to the first item received in the first selection effect and the second item received in the second selection effect. Because of the difference, the effect control CPU 120 selects a battle effect or SU effect process table or a notice effect process table corresponding to the selection result in the first selection effect or the second selection effect at a predetermined timing during variable display. set.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (A), when a battle notice (battle effect) is executed, it is executed as a super reach effect after reach according to the selection result in the first selection effect or the second selection effect. Since the types of battle effects are different, the effect control CPU 120 uses the first half process table (battle) corresponding to the period until reach is established at the start timing of variable display as a process table used for variable display control of effect symbols. At the timing when reach is established, the second half process table (selection battle effect) corresponding to the period until the end of variable display (battle effect period) is selected and set. That is, the latter half process table is a process table for executing a battle effect having contents corresponding to the selection result in the first selection effect or the second selection effect.

  In addition, since the first selection effect and the second selection effect only display the first selection screen and the second selection screen regardless of the selection result, the first selection effect and the second selection effect are displayed at the start timing of the variable display. The notice effect process table corresponding to the period during which the selected effect can be executed is set.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (B), when the SU notice (SU effect) is executed, the SU effect to be executed before reaching is determined according to the selection result in the first selection effect or the second selection effect. Since the types are different, the production control CPU 120 is a process table for executing the variable display of the production symbols at the start timing of the variable display, in the period from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display through the reach establishment. Set the corresponding process table.

  On the other hand, since the first selection effect and the second selection effect only display the first selection screen and the second selection screen regardless of the selection result, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first display at the start timing of the variable display. The first half SU notice effect process table corresponding to the period in which the first selection effect and the second selection effect can be executed is set. At the predetermined timing after the second selection effect is finished, the first selection effect and the second selection effect are set. The second half SU advance notice effect process table (selectable SU effect) for executing the SU effect with the content corresponding to the selection result in is selected and set.

  Returning to FIG. 9-11, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the type of the notice effect that has been determined to be execution is a battle notice (111 SGS 381), and proceeds to 111 SGS 384 if it is determined that it is not a battle notice. When it is determined to be a battle advance notice, it is determined whether or not the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern based on the variation pattern designation command (111SGS382). The first half process table for production is selected (111SGS383), and the process proceeds to 111SGS385. It should be noted that if the fluctuation pattern determined to be executed for the battle notice is a normal reach fluctuation pattern, the battle effect cannot be executed, that is, it is not necessary to select the second half SU notice effect process table (selectable SU effect). Even if it is determined as a battle notice, if it is not a super reach variation pattern in 111 SGS382, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern is set.

  On the other hand, when the notice effect execution determination flag is not set in 111SGS378, when it is determined that the battle notice is not determined in 111SGS381, or when the change pattern of the variable display is determined not to be the super reach change pattern in 111SGS382, the change pattern designation command An effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the is selected (111SGS384). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (111SGS385).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the apparatus 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (111SGS386). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the production control CPU 120 controls the production pattern to be displayed in a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (111SGS387). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (111SGS388). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written in the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (S172) (111SGS389).

  FIG. 9-15 is a flowchart showing the variable display effect process (S172) in the effect control process. In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, variable display time timer, and variable display control timer by 1 (111SGS301, 111SGS302, 111SGS303). In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control has a timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a flag for executing the notice effect is set (when the notice effect is being executed). (111SGS304), and when any of them is set, the notice effect process shown in FIG. 9-16 is executed (111SGS305). If neither the notice effect start waiting timer nor the notice effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to 111 SGS 306 without executing the notice effect process of 111 SGS 305.

  In 111 SGS 306, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (111SGS307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (111SGS308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (111SGS309a). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the rendering device (for rendering) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) The component is controlled (111SGS309b).

  Next, it is determined based on the process timer set value whether or not it is the control end timing based on the first half process table (for battle presentation) set when execution of the battle presentation is determined (111SGS310). If it is not the end timing of the control based on the process table (for battle effect), the process proceeds to 111SGS314. If it is the control end timing based on the first half process table (for battle production), the second half process table (selection corresponding battle production) corresponding to the selection result in the battle notice is set (111SGS311), and the process data 1 of the selected process table The process timer is started (111SGS312). Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the apparatus 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (111SGS313).

  After executing the process of 111SGS313, or when it is not the end timing of control based on the first half process table (for battle effect) in 111SGS310, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer has timed out (111SGS314). When the variable display control timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (111SGS315). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. In addition, a predetermined value is reset in the variable display control timer (111SGS316).

  If the variable display control timer has not timed out, after execution of 111SGS316, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the variable display time timer has timed out (111SGS317). If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S176) (111SGS319). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set, the value of the effect control process flag is set according to the waiting process per special figure (S176). (111SGS319). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, it will shift to control to stop fluctuation when it receives a symbol confirmation designation command.For example, a fluctuation pattern designation command showing a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards Even when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended), the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated.

  In the process table used for variable display control of effect symbols, process data during variable display of effect symbols is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n is timed out in the processing of 111 SGS 306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is finished. (Excluding the first half process table and the second half process table for battle notice)

  FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notice effect process. In the notice effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect is started (111SGS421).

  When the notice effect executing flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect start wait timer by −1 (111SGS422). The notice effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. Then, it is determined whether or not the notice effect start wait timer has timed out (111SGS423), and if the notice effect start wait timer has not timed out, the process ends. If the notice effect start waiting timer has timed out, that is, if it is the start timing of the notice effect, a notice effect executing flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed is set (111SGS424). Also, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (111SGS425).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notice effect to be executed is a battle notice (111SGS426), and if it is a battle notice, the battle notice effect process table (see FIG. 9-14 (A)). Set (111SGS427) and proceed to 111SGS429. If it is not a battle notice, that is, if it is a SU notice, the first half SU notice effect process table (see FIG. 9-14 (B)) is set (111SGS428) and the process proceeds to 111SGS429.

  After reading and setting the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect type, the notice effect process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table is started (111SGS429). In the present embodiment, the notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of each notice effect (battle notice, SU notice) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  The production control CPU 120 produces the production according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) of the set notice production process table. Control of the devices (the effect display device 5 as an effect part, the game effect lamp 9 as an effect part, and the speakers 8L and 8R, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 31B as effect parts) is started (111SGS430).

  In addition, when the notice effect execution flag is set in 111SGS421, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the notice effect process timer for changing the process of the notice effect by −1 (111SGS431). Then, the value of the notice effect period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period is decremented by 1 (111SGS432), and it is determined whether or not the notice effect period timer has timed out (value becomes 0) (111SGS433). . When the notice effect period timer expires (value becomes 0), the notice effect execution flag is cleared (111SGS451), and the item selected and stored in the selection effect described later is cleared (111SGS452). The notice effect processing is finished.

  When the notice effect period timer has not timed out, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display start timing of the first selection screen (ta1 in FIG. 9-14 (A), tb1 in (B) based on the process timer setting value. (111SGS434), and if it is the display start timing of the first selection screen, the first item determined by lottery is selected from the first items 111SG001A, 111SG001B, 111SG001C. The display of the first selection screen in the initial selection state in which the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned in reverse video is started (111SGS435), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, when starting the display of a 1st selection screen, the form which determines the 1st item made into an initial selection state by lottery was illustrated, but this invention is not limited to this, When the gaming machine is initialized, after the specific first item is in the initial selected state, the previously selected first item is in the selected state, the specific first item is always in the selected state, Different first items may be selected.

  Next, when it is not the display start timing of the first selection screen, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display end timing of the first selection screen (ta2 in FIG. 9-14 (A), (B)) based on the process timer set value. (refer to the timing of tb2) (111SGS436), and if it is the display end timing of the first selection screen, the first item 111SG001A in which the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned in reverse display at that time is displayed. 111SG001B and 111SG001C are stored (111SGS437), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is the display start timing of the second selection screen (see the timing of ta3 in FIG. 9-14 (A) and tb3 in (B)) based on the process timer set value. If it is determined (111SGS438) and it is the display start timing of the second selection screen, the process proceeds to 111SGS460 of FIG. 9-17, and it is determined whether the notice effect is a SU notice (111SGS460). When the notice effect is the SU notice, it is determined whether or not the first item selected in the first selected effect is the first item 111SG001A corresponding to the character A (111SGS461), and the first item is 111SG001A. Is determined to be the second item 111SG022X corresponding to the pattern X having a higher relevance to the character A than the characters B and C (111SGS462), and the process proceeds to 111SGS466.

  If the first item selected in the first selection effect is not the first item 111SG001A corresponding to the character A, is the first item selected in the first selection effect the first item 111SG001B corresponding to the character B? If it is the first item 111SG001B, the second item that is in the initial selection state is the second item corresponding to the pattern Y having a higher relevance to the character B than the characters A and C. The item 111SG022Y is determined (111SGS464), and the process proceeds to 111SGS466.

  When the first item selected in the first selection effect is not the first item 111SG001B corresponding to the character B, the first item selected in the first selection effect is assumed to be the character C, and the first selection state is set. The two items are determined to be the second item 111SG022Z corresponding to the pattern Z having higher relevance to the character C than the characters A and B (111SGS465), and the process proceeds to 111SGS466.

  After executing any of the processes of 111SGS462, 111SGS464, and 111SGS465, the display of the second selection screen for SU notice in a mode in which the second item corresponding to the determined character is in the initial selection state is started (111SGS466). Proceed to 111SGS447.

  As described above, when the display control CPU 120 starts to display the second selection screen for SU advance notice, the effect patterns X, Y, and R that are highly related to the character of the first item selected in the first selection effect. The second item corresponding to Z is displayed in an initial selected state.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (B), when the selection of the first item corresponding to the character A is accepted in the first selection effect, the second item corresponding to the pattern X in the second selection effect. When 111SG022X is in the initial selection state and the selection of the first item corresponding to the character B is accepted in the first selection effect, the second item 111SG022Y corresponding to the pattern Y is set in the initial selection state in the second selection effect. When the selection of the first item corresponding to the character C is accepted in the first selection effect, the second item 111SG022Z corresponding to the pattern Z is set to the initial selection state in the second selection effect.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in 111 SGS460 that it is not a SU advance notice, that is, in the case of a battle advance notice, the character A to C corresponding to the first item selected in the first selection effect is displayed. The display of the second selection screen is started (111SGS467), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  Returning to FIG. 9-16, when it is not the display start timing of the second selection screen, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display end timing of the second selection screen (ta4 in FIG. 9-14 (A)) based on the process timer set value. , (B) tb4 timing reference) (111SGS439), and if it is the display end timing of the second selection screen, the process proceeds to 111SGS470 in FIG. It is determined whether or not (111SGS470). If the notice effect is not a battle notice, that is, if it is a SU notice, the effect pattern X, Y, Z corresponding to the second item 111SG022X, 111SG022Y, 111SG022Z in which the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned and highlighted at that time (111SGS478) and proceed to 111SGS447.

  When the notice effect is a battle notice, it is determined whether or not the second item selected in the second selected effect is the second item 111SG020 corresponding to “medley” (111SGS471). In the case of the second item 111SG020, it is determined whether or not the first item selected in the first selection effect is the first item 111SG001A corresponding to the character A (111SGS472), and if it is the first item 111SG001A. Then, “Medley 1” is stored as the music (111SGS473), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447.

  If the first item selected in the first selection effect is not the first item 111SG001A corresponding to the character A, it is determined whether or not it is the first item 111SG001B corresponding to the character B (111SGS474), and the first item 111SG001B is determined. If it is, “Medley 2” is stored as the music (111SGS475), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447. When the first item selected in the first selection effect is not the first item 111SG001B corresponding to the character B, the first item 111SG001C corresponding to the character C is assumed. Store “medley 3” (111SGS476) and proceed to 111SGS447.

  If the second item 111SG020 is not selected in 111SGS471, that is, if any one of the second items 111SG021A to 111SG021C is selected, the music corresponding to each second item 111SG021A to 111SG021C is stored (111SGS477). Proceed to 111SGS447.

  As described above, when “medley” of the second item 111SG020 is selected, different music pieces are selected according to the type of the first item (character) selected in the first selection effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (A), when the selection of the first item corresponding to the character A is accepted in the first selection effect, the second item 111SG020 corresponding to the medley in the second selection effect. When the selection is accepted, the medley 1 in which the rust portion is repeatedly reproduced in the order of the music 1 → 2 → 3 is executed in the battle effect, and the first item corresponding to the character B is selected in the first selection effect. In the case of accepting, when the selection of the second item 111SG020 corresponding to the medley is accepted in the second selection effect, the medley 2 in which the rust portion is repeatedly reproduced in the order of the music 4 → 5 → 6 is executed, and the first selection is performed. When the selection of the first item corresponding to the character C is accepted in the effect, the second item 111SG020 corresponding to the medley in the second selection effect When accepting the-option, the medley 3 rust of the parts are repeat playback in the order of the music 7 → 8 → 9 is executed.

  Thus, the “medley” that can be received in the second item 111SG020 is an item common to the medleys 1, 2, and 3 that can be executed in the battle effect, and any character is selected in the first selection effect. Even when the second item is selected, the second selection effect is always displayed in a predetermined mode (a mode in which only the characters “medley” are displayed). However, when the selection of the second item 111SG020 is accepted, it is selected in the first selection effect. Different types of medleys 1, 2, and 3 are reproduced according to the type of the first item (character).

  Also, when the selection of the second item 111SG021A is accepted, the music of the title A is played back, and when the selection of the second item 111SG021B is accepted, the music of the title B is played back and the selection of the second item 111SG021C is accepted. In the case, the song of title C is played. These second items 111SG021A to 111SG021C are items unique to each of the music pieces A, B, and C that can be executed in the battle effect, and even if any character is selected in the first selection effect, When the selection of the two items 111SG021A to 111SG021C is accepted, the music A, B, and C always corresponding to each of the second items 111SG021A to 111SG021C regardless of the type of the first item (character) selected in the first selection effect. It is supposed to be played.

  Returning to FIG. 9-16, if it is not the display end timing of the second selection screen in 111SGS439, it is determined whether the first selection screen or the second selection screen is being displayed (111SGS440), and the first selection is made. When the screen or the second selection screen is being displayed, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the push sensor 35B, that is, whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is detected (111SGS441), If there is a detection signal input, the cursor image 111SG005 is moved in a predetermined direction to change the item to be selected (111SGS442), and the process proceeds to 111SGS447. If there is no detection signal input, 111SGS447 is used as it is. Proceed to

  If the first selection screen or the second selection screen is not being displayed in 111 SGS440, whether or not it is the end timing of control based on the first half SU notice effect process table set when execution of the SU effect is determined Is determined based on the process timer setting value (111SGS443), and if it is not the end timing of the control based on the first half SU notice effect process table, the process proceeds to 111SGS447, and if it is the control end timing based on the first half SU notice effect process table Sets the second half SU notice effect process table corresponding to the selection result in the SU notice (111SGS444), and starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected second half SU notice effect process table (111SGS445). Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the apparatus 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (111SGS446), and the process ends.

  In 111SGS447, it is confirmed whether or not the notice effect process timer has timed out (111SGS447). If the notice effect process timer has timed out, the notice effect process data of the notice effect is switched (111SGS448). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next-notice effect process timer setting value set in the notice effect process table in the process timer (111SGS449). Further, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, input control execution data, etc. included in the next notice effect production process data set next, the production device (for production use) The control state for the component is changed (111SGS450), and the notice effect processing is terminated.

  In this way, by executing the control of the notice effect based on the notice effect process table and the notice effect process timer, the notice effect is started at the start timing in the notice effect process table, and is sequentially displayed in the notice effect process table. The notice effect is executed until the period of the notice effect ends by executing the control content of the described notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (C), when the presentation control CPU 120 receives the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley on the second selection screen of the battle notice, The medleys 1 to 3 of the type corresponding to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen are reproduced, but depending on the characters A to C received on the first selection screen in the big hit effect different from the battle effect, etc. The songs a to c are reproduced.

(Battle notice and SU notice production example)
Next, an example of an effect operation for battle notice and SU notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-21 to 9-24. FIGS. 9-21 is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of (A)-(E) the 1st selection production. FIGS. 9-22 is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of battle notice (A)-(F). FIGS. 9-23 is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the 2nd selection production in SU notice (A)-(D). FIGS. 9-24 is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of SU effect (A)-(H).

  First, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (A), when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute a battle notice or SU notice at the start of variable display of the effect symbol, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (B). In addition, the display of the first selection screen is started when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbols. Here, a case where it is determined by lottery that the first item 111SG001A is in an initial selection state is shown.

  Next, if there is no operation of the push button 31B by the player within the operation effective period, the state where the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the first item 111SG001A is maintained as shown in FIG. If the player operates the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (D), the cursor image 111SG005 is changed according to the operation from the first item 111SG001A → the first item 111SG001B → the first item 111SG001C → first. The items 111SG001A... Move in this order.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (E), when the operation effective period has elapsed, the selection of the first item where the cursor image 111SG005 is located at that time is accepted (here, the first item 111SG001A is selected). Have been).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (A), when the announcement effect determined to be executed is a battle announcement, the display of the second selection screen for battle announcement is started. Here, an image of the character A selected in the first selection effect is displayed, and a case where the second item 111SG020 is in an initial selection state is shown.

  Next, if there is no operation of the push button 31B by the player within the operation effective period, the state where the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG020 is maintained as shown in FIG. If the player operates the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (D), the cursor image 111SG005 is changed according to the operation from the second item 111SG021A → second item 111SG021B → second item 111SG021C → second. The items 111SG021A... Move in this order.

  When the operation valid period has elapsed, the selection of the second item where the cursor image 111SG005 is located at that time is accepted. When the selection of the medley is accepted because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned in the second item 111SG020 at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the variable display is developed to super reach, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (E). When the battle effect (super reach effect) is started, since the selection of the character A is accepted in the first selection effect and the selection of the medley is accepted in the second selection effect, the medley 1 is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect. The Further, when the selection of the character B is accepted in the first selection effect and the selection of the medley is accepted in the second selection effect, the medley 2 is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect, and the selection of the character C is selected in the first selection effect. When the medley selection is accepted in the second selection effect in the accepted state, the medley 3 is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect.

  Further, when the selection of the title B is accepted because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned in the second item 111SG021B at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the display is changed to super reach in variable display, and FIG. 9-22 (F) When the battle effect (super reach effect) is started as shown in FIG. 5, the music B of the title B that has been selected in the second selection effect is played as the BGM of the battle effect. When the selection of title A is accepted at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the music A of title A is played as the BGM of the battle effect, and the selection of title C is accepted at the end of the display of the second selection screen The song C of the title C is reproduced as the BGM of the battle effect.

  Next, after the end of the first selection effect, as shown in FIG. 9-23 (A), when the announcement effect determined to be executed is the SU announcement, the display of the second selection screen for the SU announcement is started. . Here, the image of the character A selected in the first selection effect is displayed, and the second item 111SG022X is in the initial selection state. When the selection of the character B is accepted in the first selection effect, the image of the character B is displayed and the second item 111SG022Y is set to the initial selection state. When the selection of the character C is accepted in the first selection effect, the image of the character C is displayed and the second item 111SG022Y is set to the initial selection state.

  Next, if there is no operation of the push button 31B by the player within the operation effective period, the state where the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned in the second item 111SG022X is maintained as shown in FIG. If the player operates the push button 31B, as shown in FIG. 9-23 (C), the cursor image 111SG005 is changed according to the operation from the second item 111SG022X → second item 111SG022Y → second item 111SG022Z → second. The items 111SG022X... Move in this order.

  When the operation valid period has elapsed, the selection of the second item where the cursor image 111SG005 is located at that time is accepted. When the selection of the pattern X is accepted because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG022X at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the SU based on the pattern X shown in FIGS. 9-24 (A) to (D) Production begins. When the selection of the pattern Y is accepted because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned on the second item 111SG022Y at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the SU based on the pattern Y shown in FIGS. 9-24 (E) to (H) Production begins. When the selection of the pattern Z is accepted because the cursor image 111SG005 is positioned in the second item 111SG022Z at the end of the display of the second selection screen, the SU effect (not shown) based on the pattern Z is started.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-24 (A) to (D), in the SU effect based on the pattern X, the image 111SG031A of the character X1 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 1 shown in FIG. 9-24 (A). The image 111SG031B of the character X2 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 2 shown in FIG. 9-24 (B), and the display of the image display device 5 is shown in step 3 shown in FIG. 9-24 (C). The image 111SG031C of the character X3 is displayed on the screen, and the image 111SG001A of the character A is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 4 shown in FIG. 9-24 (D).

  It should be noted that the character image displayed at each step is such that a larger character image is displayed as the number of steps increases, such as image 111SG031A <image 111SG031B <image 111SG031C <image 111SG001A.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-24 (E) to (H), in the SU effect based on the pattern Y, the image of the character Y1 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 1 shown in FIG. 9-24 (E). 111SG032A is displayed, the image 111SG032B of the character Y2 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 2 shown in FIG. 9-24 (F), and the image display device 5 in step 3 shown in FIG. 9-24 (G). The image 111SG032C of the character Y3 is displayed on the display screen, and the image 111SG001B of the character B is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 4 shown in FIG. 9-24 (H).

  Note that the character image displayed at each step is such that a larger character image is displayed as the number of steps increases, such as image 111SG032A <image 111SG032B <image 111SG032C <image 111SG001B.

  Although not specifically shown, in the SU effect based on the pattern Z, an image (not shown) of the character Z1 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 1, and the character is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 2. The image of Z2 (not shown) is displayed, the image of the character Z3 (not shown) is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 3, and the image of the character C 111SG001C is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in step 4. Is displayed. The character image displayed in each step is displayed as a larger character image as the number of steps increases.

  Thus, in the SU effect, in steps 1 to 3, the characters X1 to X3, Y1 to 3 and Z1 to 3 corresponding to the respective effect patterns X, Y and Z can be displayed. In step 4, the characters A to C corresponding to each of the effect patterns X, Y, and Z can be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the characters X1 to X3, Y1 to Z3, and Z1 to Z3 that appear in each of the effect patterns X, Y, and Z are different from the characters A to C selected in the first selection effect. Although the form made into the character was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, It is good also as a character similar to corresponding character AC or this character AC. Further, the characters X1 to X3, Y1 to Z3, and Z1 to Z3 that appear in steps 1 to 3 of the production patterns X, Y, and Z are different from each other, but only one character X, Y, and Z is sequentially increased. But you can.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of playing a game, and corresponds to each of a plurality of different types of effects (for example, The first item or the second item) is displayed in a selectable manner by the player, and an effect selection means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first in 111SGS435, 111SGS466, 111SGS467 in the notice effect process). A portion for displaying a selection screen, a second selection screen, etc.) and an effect execution means capable of executing the effect accepted by the effect selection means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a battle notice or SU notice in the notice effect process of 111SGS305). And the effect selection means selects a unique item in each effect (example) For example, the selection of the first item) and the second selection (for example, the selection of the second item) for selecting an item common to each effect can be accepted, and the effect control CPU 120 can select the first item of the battle notice. When the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley is accepted on the two selection screen, if the selection of the character A is accepted on the first selection screen, the medley 1 is reproduced in the battle effect, and the character is displayed on the first selection screen. If the selection of B is accepted, the medley 2 is reproduced in the battle effect, and if the selection of the character C is accepted on the first selection screen, the medley 3 is reproduced in the battle effect.

  By doing in this way, the variation of production can be increased, preventing the increase in selection items.

  Specifically, the player can select any one of the second items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects (for example, medleys 1 to 3) and execute an effect according to the received second item. In this case, since it is not necessary to display a plurality of second items corresponding to each of the medleys 1 to 3 on the second selection screen, the player can easily select a suitable effect within the operation effective period without being confused. Note that “selection” includes customization, setting to an on / off state, and the like.

  In addition, the production control CPU 120 displays the second selection screen and selects the second item at the second timing after the first timing when the first selection screen is displayed and the selection of the first item is accepted. Accept.

  By doing in this way, it can suppress that the selection item displayed at once increases and a player is confused. That is, by displaying the first item and the second item on one selection screen, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by increasing the number of selection items.

  Characters A to C received in the first selection effect of the battle notice are characters that appear over a period in which the battle effect (super reach effect) is executed.

  By doing in this way, since the period when the production | presentation according to the selected item is performed becomes long, an interest can be improved.

  In addition, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives the selection of the second item corresponding to the medley on the second selection screen, the medleys 1 to 3 of the types corresponding to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen are displayed. The music a to c reproduced in the big hit effect different from the battle effect is reproduced according to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen.

  By doing in this way, the contents of the effects other than the first selection corresponding effect (battle effect) (such as the type of music played for the big hit effect) differ according to the item selected on the first selection screen. , Interest is improved.

  The selection mode of the second selection screen depends on the first mode (for example, the second item of medley) in which the production changes according to the item selected on the first selection screen, and the selection mode of the first selection screen. 2nd mode (for example, the 2nd item of title AC) which does not change production.

  Thus, since the selection mode of the second selection screen includes items that do not change according to the item selected on the first selection screen, it is possible to meet various needs of the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of playing a game, and includes items corresponding to each of a plurality of different types of effects (for example, the first item, The second item) is displayed in a selectable manner by the player, and the effect selection means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the 111SGS435, 111SGS466, and 111SGS467 to display the first selection screen and the second selection screen). Display portion, etc.) and effect execution means capable of executing the effect received by the effect selection means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes a battle notice or SU notice in the notice effect process of 111SGS305), Specific production execution means (for example, the portion where the production control CPU 120 executes the first selection production) capable of executing the specific production, When the control CPU 120 accepts the selection of the character A on the first selection screen of the SU notice, the control CPU 120 sets the second item of the pattern X to the initial selection state on the second selection screen, and selects the character B on the second selection screen. Is received, the second item of pattern Y is initially selected on the second selection screen, and when the selection of character C is accepted on the first selection screen, the second item of pattern Z is initialized on the second selection screen. Select state.

  By doing in this way, since the display mode of an item changes according to the mode of specific production, interest is improved. Specifically, since the second item in the initial selection state on the second selection screen changes according to the types of characters A to C that have been selected on the first selection screen of the SU notice, the player can select the second selection screen. Even if the selection operation is not performed at, since the effect pattern of the SU effect changes according to the type of character received on the first selection screen, the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, since the first item that is in the initial selection state on the first selection screen is determined by lottery execution, the player does not perform the selection operation on the first selection screen. Since the character changes and the effect pattern of the SU effect changes accordingly, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control has a first item (relationship with the specific effect (for example, character A) of the first mode higher than the relevance with respect to the specific effect (for example, characters B and C) of the second mode ( For example, the second item corresponding to the pattern X) and the second item (for example, the patterns Y and Z) having higher relevance to the specific effect of the second aspect than the relevance to the specific effect of the first aspect. 2nd item) can be selected and displayed, and when the selection of the character A is accepted on the first selection screen, the second item of the effect pattern X is selected on the second selection screen regardless of the player's operation. When the display is performed in the form and the selection of the characters Y and Z is accepted on the first selection screen, the second item of the production patterns Y and Z is selected on the second selection screen regardless of the player's operation.

  By doing in this way, it becomes possible to perform the production | presentation according to the player's interest. Specifically, when the selection of the first item corresponding to any of the characters A to C is accepted on the first selection screen, the first selection is made on the second selection screen even when the player does not perform the selection operation. Since the selection of the effect pattern related to the character received on the screen is accepted, the SU effect based on the effect pattern related to the character can be provided to the player. In addition, an index to be selected in the first selection effect and the second selection effect after the next time can be given.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 accepts the selection of the character A on the first selection screen of the SU advance notice, and accepts the selection of the second item of the effect pattern X in the initial selection state on the second selection screen. In step 4, the character A appears.

  By doing in this way, since the SU effect based on the effect pattern X related to the character A received on the first selection screen is an effect in which the character A itself appears, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to select. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the relevance to the character A received on the first selection screen, that is, the character A that is the specific effect of the first aspect is more than the characters B and C that are the specific effect of the second aspect. As an example of the high production pattern, the mode in which the character A received on the first selection screen appears when step 4 in the SU production is executed is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An effect whose relevance to the specific effect of the first aspect is higher than the specific effect of the second aspect is not only the effect that the specific effect of the first aspect can appear as described above, but, for example, each character A to C Identification of each aspect, such as hostile characters A 'to C', robots A 'to C' on which each person A to C can board, plants A 'to C' preferred by each animal A to C Related to each production It may be any out.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the SU effect based on the effect pattern that is in the initial selection state on the second selection screen in the SU notice, when the big hit is made, the ratio is higher in step 4 than in the case of the loss. Characters A to C appear.

  By doing in this way, a player's expectation with respect to performing a 1st selection effect can be improved. That is, in the SU effect, the initial stage of the SU effect (for example, for example, the step (step 4) in which the character (specific effect) accepted in the first selection effect appears) may not be changed. In Steps 1 to 3), it is difficult to predict the appearance of characters A to C, and this makes it possible to maintain a sense of expectation, thereby improving the production effect. Further, since step 4 is executed at a rate higher than the loss in the case of a big hit, the player expects a character to appear in step 4.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, CPU120 for presentation control of the 1st item displayed on the 1st selection screen performed in a battle notice or SU notice, and the 2nd item displayed on a 2nd selection screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the number of jackpots has reached a predetermined number, or a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of operation of the gaming machine. Or items that can be selected by the player in the first item or the second item when the predetermined timing is reached in the business period of the game hall or when a specific condition is established according to the game history such as mobile linkage, that is, battle The music played in the production, the production pattern of the SU production, or the like may be increased. By doing in this way, since the variation of selection spreads, interest is improved.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, according to the 2nd item selected in the effect (character AC) performed according to the 1st item selected in the 1st selection effect of battle notice, or the 2nd selection effect. The effects (medley and music) that are executed in this way are the effects that are executed in one battle effect, that is, the effect elements that constitute the battle effect, but the effects by the character and the effects that play the music are executed individually. It may be a thing.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, in the 1st selection production, a plurality of kinds of productions (for example, battle production and SU production in which character A appears, battle production and SU production in which character B appears, and battle in which character C appears) Although the example in which a plurality of first items (for example, the first items 111SG001A to 111SG001C) corresponding to the production and the SU production are displayed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first selection production is performed. It is possible to select only one effect (for example, only the character A can be selected).

  Further, in the embodiment, in the second selection effect, a plurality of second items (for example, the second item) corresponding to a plurality of types of effects (for example, medley and titles A to C reproduced in the battle effect). Items 111SG020, 111SG021A to 111SG021C) are exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one effect can be selected in the second selection effect (for example, only medley can be selected, etc.) It is good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the form which applied multiple types of battle effects and SU effects in which character AC appears as an effect (1st item) which can accept selection by a 1st selection effect was illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, for example, enemy characters that compete in battle effects, background images, lines, cut-in images, replayed music, light-emitting display patterns, effects in battle effects and SU effects. Various effects other than effects in which a character appears, such as a mode (for example, a mode in which a pre-reading effect is easy to execute, a mode in which a premier effect is easy to execute), or the like may be used. In other words, for example, an effect element (for example, a character, a background image, a line, a cut-in image, a song, a light emission display pattern, an effect mode, etc.) executed in a battle effect or an SU effect is selected in the first selection effect. It only needs to be acceptable.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the form which can select the kind of battle production as a notice production and SU production in the 1st selection production and the 2nd selection production was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. There is no option to select the type of effects other than the notice effect (for example, a sign effect, a hold change effect, a big hit effect, a high base effect, a high accuracy effect, a reach effect, a promotion effect, a demo effect, an effect mode, etc.) Also good.

  In the embodiment, the first selection effect and the second selection effect are executed at the first timing in the period from the start of variable display to the end, and the first timing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first selection effect and the second selection are performed. The execution timing of the production can be changed variously. For example, the first selection production is executed at the first timing before reach in the period from the start of variable display to the end, and the second during the reach or after the reach. The second selection effect may be executed at the timing.

  In addition, the first selection effect is executed at the first timing in the period from the start of the variable display to the end, and the second timing after the variable display ends (for example, the big hit effect, the high base effect) The second selection effect may be executed in a high-probability medium effect or the like. Further, the first selection effect is executed at the first timing in the period from the start of the variable display to the end, and the second timing after the variable display ends (for example, during the variable display after the next time). The second selection effect may be executed.

  Furthermore, the first selection effect and the second selection effect may be executed at the same timing (for example, selection of the first item and selection of the second item can be accepted on one selection screen).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when selection of the 2nd item of a medley is received on the 2nd selection screen in a battle notice, according to the 1st item received on the 1st selection screen, it reproduces | regenerates by a battle effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the medley 1 to 3 medley 1 to 3 medley 1 to 3 medley 1 to 3 are reproduced. Some of the songs may be different. Specifically, some of the music pieces (for example, one piece) among the plurality of pieces played in the medleys 1 to 3 are common to the medleys 1 to 3, and the other pieces (for example, two to three pieces) are the first selection. It may be different depending on the first item received on the screen. In addition, the medleys 1 to 3 are all the music to be played back regardless of the type of the first item received on the first selection screen, but the type of the first item received on the first selection screen is the same. Accordingly, the reproduction order, the number of the music to be reproduced, the version (musical tone), and the like may be different.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when selection of the 2nd item of a medley is received on the 2nd selection screen in a battle notice, according to the 1st item received on the 1st selection screen, it reproduces | regenerates by a battle effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second item is a piece of music that is played according to the first item received on the first selection screen. May be one tune instead of the medley, in this case, the tune number and version (tune) to be played according to the first item received on the first selection screen. Should be different.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the selection of the character A in the first selection effect (specific effect) of the SU notice, the second item of the pattern X is initially selected on the second selection screen. When the character B is selected in the first selection effect (specific effect), the second item of the pattern Y is set to the initial selection state on the second selection screen, and the character is selected in the first selection effect (specific effect). In the case where the selection of C is accepted, an example in which the second item of the pattern Z is set to the initial selection state on the second selection screen is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. -C is not accepted by selection by the player, for example, in accordance with the characters A to C (specific effects) determined by lottery, the second selection screen is set to the initial selection state It may be determined.

  In the embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is more relevant to the characters A to C of the first item selected in the first selection effect than the other characters on the second selection screen for SU notice. Although the form which displayed in the aspect which made the 2nd item corresponding to high production patterns X, Y, and Z the initial selection state was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and specific production is the 1st mode (for example, , When the character A) is executed and when the specific effect is executed in the second mode (for example, the character B or the character C), the display mode when the selection of the second item is received on the second selection screen Are different (the second item in the initial selection state is different), the relationship between the specific effect and the second item in the initial selection state is not necessarily required.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 2nd selection screen for SU notice was illustrated in the 2nd selection screen, the 2nd item of some was highlighted, and the form made into an initial selection state by positioning the cursor image 111SG005 was illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the specific effect is executed in the first mode (for example, character A) and the specific effect is executed in the second mode (for example, character B or character C). The display mode for accepting the selection of the second item on the second selection screen may be different from the case where the second item is selected. For example, the display mode of the second item is not changed and the surrounding display mode is changed. In an aspect that stands out (emphasized) from the other second items, such as changing to the initial selection state, or displaying the second item in the initial selection state enlarged in front of the other second items. It may be displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the selectable items are sequentially switched by operating the push button 31B on the first selection screen or the second selection screen, and the items selected at the timing when the operation effective period ends. Although the mode of accepting selection has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection operation of the item can be performed by the first operation means such as the stick controller 31A, the cross key, or the jog dial, and the push button 31B. The item selected by the second operation means such as may be acceptable within the operation effective period.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 1st selection effect and 2nd selection effect as a specific effect were illustrated within the execution period of one variable display, this invention is limited to this. For example, the title notification effect is executed as the specific effect in the first effect state (for example, the reach effect), and the effect is performed in the second effect state (for example, the jackpot effect) that shifts after the end of the first effect state. Display when accepting selection of the second item in the case where the selection of (for example, music) can be accepted and the title notification effect is executed in the first mode and the case where the title notification effect is executed in the second mode The modes may be different.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 changes to the reach state (first effect state) after the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 9-25 (A), and changes to FIG. 9-25 (B). As shown in FIG. 9-25 (C), the type of reach is “reach” as shown in FIG. 9-25 (C), and the effect of displaying and notifying the image 111SG040 indicating that the reach type is “reach A” among reach A to C. When the image 111SG041 indicating that “C” is displayed and informing that the image 111SG041 is displayed and “reach A” is notified, as shown in FIG. 9-25 (D), In the selection screen that can select from among a plurality of songs to be played in the big hit effect, the item 111SG050 corresponding to the playback of the song of “Title A” is in the initial selection state, and it is informed that it is “Reach C”. FIG. As shown in 25 (E), In selectable selection screen music to be reproduced from a plurality of the director in the jackpot may be an initial selected state item 111SG051 corresponding to the reproduction of the music of the "Title C".

  By doing in this way, the aspect of the specific effect executed in the reach state (first effect state) is the effect executed in the big hit effect (second effect state) different from the reach state (first effect state). Because it is reflected in the selection, the performance can be executed smoothly as the game progresses.

  In the embodiment, the medleys 1 to 3 of the types corresponding to the characters A to C received on the first selection screen are reproduced. However, in the big hit effect different from the battle effect, the first selection screen is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first selection screen accepts the music pieces a to c corresponding to the characters A to C received. Depending on the type of one item, the video played in the big hit effect, the reach effect, the effect mode, the background image, the selectable notice effect type, the expected big hit expectation level of the notice effect, and the like may be changed.

  For example, when the feature 122SG of FIGS. 1 to 8-1 to 27 and the feature 111SG of FIGS. 9-1 to 9-25 are applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, as a notice effect of the feature 111SG Instead of the battle notice and the SU notice shown as examples, a suggestion effect that suggests a set value in which the feature 122SG is set may be applied.

  For example, according to the type of character selected in the first selection effect of 111SG, it is possible to select the type of suggestion effect that suggests the setting value of the feature part 122SG in the second selection effect. In addition, the second value of 111SG is obtained when the setting value suggested in the suggestion effect of the feature 122SG is the first mode (for example, setting 1 is suggested) and the second mode (for example, setting 3). You may make it the display mode (for example, the item used as an initial selection state) at the time of accepting selection of an item differ in a selection effect.

1 Pachinko machine 5 Image display device 31B Push button 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control
111SG001A-C 1st item 111SG005 Cursor image 111SG020 2nd item 111SG021A-C 2nd item 111SG022X-Z 2nd item

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
An effect selection means for displaying items corresponding to each of a plurality of different types of effects so that the player can select them, and accepting the selection of effects,
Production execution means capable of executing the production received by the production selection means;
Specific production execution means capable of executing specific production;
With
The display mode when the effect selection means accepts selection of an item is different between the case where the specific effect is executed in the first mode and the case where the specific effect is executed in the second mode. Machine.

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