JP2019193755A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine suppressing decrease in amusement.SOLUTION: When a game is started in a state where an active display is not being displayed and a reservation display is not being displayed, and after game balls are shot into a game area, when a game ball makes a winning entrance to a general winning port before another game ball makes a winning entrance to a start winning port, an introduction portion (an introduction presentation) of a change presentation is performed that is something like a first presentation image 25AK003 (an image of a character) appearing from the direction of the general winning port where the winning entrance was made. However, here, since the reservation display or the active display that become the targets of the change presentation are not being displayed, the first presentation image 25AK003 is deleted and the change presentation is terminated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-3

Description

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

  There has been proposed a gaming machine in which a pre-reading notice effect is determined at the timing when a game ball wins a general winning opening, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the determined form (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2017-148154 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed even if a game ball wins a general winning opening, and there is a concern that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that suppresses a decrease in interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A game value is given to a player by winning a game medium (for example, a score in a winning ball or an enclosed game machine), and a predetermined winning area (for example, a general winning port 10) which is not related to the control to the advantageous state. ,
Corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the corresponding display process);
And a change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display in response to winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area. ,
The change effect includes a first effect (for example, an introduction effect) and a second effect (for example, an effect) that is executed after the first effect and notifies the effect result of the change effect.
The change effect execution means executes the first effect as the change effect (for example, executes the process of step 25AKS013) when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed. The execution of the second effect is limited (see, for example, FIG. 8-3).
According to such a structure, the fall of interest can be suppressed, performing a production | presentation suitably.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The change effect execution means executes the first effect as the change effect and displays an image related to the first effect when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed. It may be deleted (see, for example, FIG. 8-3).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an uncomfortable presentation.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The change effect execution means executes the first effect as the change effect when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, and then when the corresponding display is displayed. The second effect corresponding to the first effect may be executed.
According to such a configuration, winning in the predetermined winning area is not wasted, and the player can be prevented from being discouraged.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The change effect execution means can change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode (for example, “white” which is a non-notice mode) which is not related to whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display is controlled to the advantageous state as a result of the change effect. There may be.
According to such a configuration, the second effect can be suitably executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 25AK. It is a timing chart which concerns on the change production of characteristic part 25AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the corresponding | compatible display process which concerns on characteristic part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio etc. in the corresponding | compatible display process which concerns on characteristic part 25AK. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a display change pattern corresponding to characteristic part 25AK. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a back perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine with the gaming machine frame open. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed at the time of power activation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in a setting change process.

(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 opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) 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.

  When 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 game state or a small hit game state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start win has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S2).
1). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding the feature 25AK)
Next, the feature part 25AK will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 25AK, a pre-reading notice effect (pre-reading notice effect) is executed in response to winning a prize (entering a game ball) in the general winning opening 10. Specifically, a hold change notice for changing the display mode of the hold display or the active display can be executed after a win (also referred to as a general win) to the general winning opening 10 occurs. As described above, the pending change notice executed in response to the general winning is also referred to as a change effect. Since the hold display and the active display are displays corresponding to the variable display, they are collectively referred to as a corresponding display.

  It should be noted that winning in the general winning opening 10 can occur regardless of the state of the game (variable display progress, presence / absence of hold, performance during execution, gaming state, etc.) during the game. Therefore, in order to suitably execute the hold change notice triggered by the general winning, the effect control in consideration of the game situation is required.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that it becomes difficult to understand the target of the hold change notice such as the timing when the variable display is switched (shift timing of the hold display) or when the reach effect of the super reach is executed. When it is desired to pay attention to the effect, the pre-reading notice effect (holding change notice) triggered by the general winning is limited (not executed). Further, even when the hold display and the active display are not displayed and there is no object of the hold change notice, the execution of the hold change notice is restricted (part of the effects are executed).

  In addition, even if there is a hold display and active display corresponding to a super reach or a big hit, if there is no general winning, if the hold change notice is not executed, the interest of the game by the hold change notice will be improved An opportunity (an opportunity to change the display mode of the corresponding display) is lost. Therefore, in this embodiment, the hold change notice can be executed by a special opportunity different from the general winning. Thus, the pending change notice executed by a special opportunity is also referred to as a special change effect among the change effects. In this embodiment, the effect mode of the special change effect is an effect mode different from the change effect based on the general prize. By doing in this way, the variation of a production becomes various and the interest of a game improves.

  In this embodiment, special change effects are executed in variable display with super reach. Specifically, when it is determined to change the display mode of the active display in the variable display with super reach, the reach display of the super reach is started without changing the active display in the normal mode. A special opportunity is established. When a special opportunity is established, a hold change notice (special change effect) is executed at a predetermined timing during the reach effect of super reach.

  When it is decided to change the display mode of active display in variable display with super reach, in the first period until the reach effect of super reach is started, the change effect is executed with a general winning as an opportunity Make it possible. However, in the second period after the start of the super-reaching reach effect, even if a general winning occurs, the changing effect based on the winning is not executed, and the special changing effect based on the establishment of a special opportunity is executed. .

  FIG. 8A illustrates an example of an effect operation when a change effect of the characteristic portion 25AK is executed. In FIG. 8-1 (A), variable display of decorative symbols is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 by downward arrows. It shows that. Further, the active display is displayed in the active display area 25AK001 of the image display device 5, and two hold displays are displayed in the hold display area 25AK002. The effect operation shown below is executed under the control of the effect control CPU 120 based on a command from the main board 11.

  Here, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 10, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), the first effect image 25AK003 (character image) appears from the direction of the winning general winning opening 10. An introduction portion (introduction effect) of a change effect is executed. FIG. 8-1 (B) shows an example in the case where a game ball has won the general winning opening 10 provided at the lower left of the game board 2, and the introduction effect in which the first effect image 25AK003 appears from that direction is shown. It is running. By executing such an introduction effect that displays the first effect image 25AK003, it is possible to notify the player that a game ball has won the general winning opening 10 and that a prize ball corresponding to the win has been obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the general winning awards 10 are provided at four locations, and a change effect (introduction effect) corresponding to the winning general award 10 is executed. For example, it is only necessary to execute the introduction effect such that the first effect image 25AK003 appears from the direction of the winning general winning opening 10. It should be noted that a change effect may be executed when a winning to a predetermined general prize opening 10 occurs among the plurality of general prize openings 10, or a change effect when winning according to the general prize opening 10. The execution ratio and the production mode (type of character image, etc.) may be varied.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (C) and (D), the second effect image 25AK004 (effect image) acts on the second hold display from the first effect image 25AK003 (movement, interference, collision, The action effect is performed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), the display mode (display color) of the hold display as the target of the action effect is changed.

  In this way, by executing the change effect in response to the general prize, it is possible to notify the occurrence of the general prize and to suggest the degree of expectation that will be in an advantageous state due to the change effect. .

  FIG. 8-2 shows an example of the effect operation when the special change effect of the characteristic portion 25AK is executed. In FIG. 8A, the symbol number 7 stops in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the image display device 5, and the “middle” decorative symbol of the image display device 5 is displayed. In the display area 5C, decorative display variable display is executed, indicating that reach has been established. Further, the active display is displayed in the active display area 25AK001 of the image display device 5, and two hold displays are displayed in the hold display area 25AK002.

  In the case of variable display with super reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), a character “super reach” is displayed and a reach production of super reach is started (development into super reach).

  Even if a game ball wins the general winning opening 10 after the reach production of the super reach is started, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), the pending change notice is not executed in response to the winning. In FIG. 8-2 (C), a reach effect in which characters fight with each other is executed. At this time, the decorative design is reduced and executed in the upper left area of the image display device 5 or the like.

  As described above, after the reach production of super reach is started, execution of the pending change notice as shown in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to focus attention on the reach production of super reach without hindering the reach production of super reach.

  When it is determined that the display mode of the active display is to be changed, and when the display mode of the active display is not changed when the display mode has been changed to super reach, the predetermined timing from the start of the reach effect of super reach A special change effect is executed at. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 8D, the third effect image 25AK005 (star image) is displayed, and the third effect image 25AK005 acts on the active display (movement, interference, collision, attack). ) Is executed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 8E, a special change effect in which the display mode (display color) of the active display subject to the action effect is executed. In this way, the special change effect is an effect mode that is different from the change effect that is executed in response to the general winning, and is executed in a mode that does not hinder the reach effect being executed.

  The effect mode of the special change effect may be arbitrary, and the execution timing of the special change effect may be an arbitrary timing from the start of the reach effect of super reach until the display result is derived and displayed. For example, the special change effect may be executed in the effect mode or the execution timing related to the effect content of the reach effect. By doing so, the production effect is improved.

  FIG. 8C illustrates an example of the effect operation when the change effect of the feature portion 25AK is executed when the active display is not displayed. FIG. 8-3 (A) shows that the decorative symbols of the combination of the combinations are stopped in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. Yes. Further, no active display is displayed in the active display area 25AK001 of the image display device 5, and no hold display is displayed in the hold display area 25AK002. That is, the state before the game starts is shown.

  Here, the game is started, the game ball is driven into the game area, and before the game ball wins the start winning opening (the first start winning opening, the second start winning opening), the game ball enters the general winning opening 10. When winning, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), there is a change effect introduction portion (introduction effect) in which the first effect image 25AK003 (character image) appears from the direction of the winning general winning opening 10. Executed.

  However, since the hold display and the active display that are the targets of the change effect are not displayed here, as shown in FIG. 8C, the first effect image 25AK003 is deleted, and the change effect ends. In this way, when there is no change effect, only the introduction effect is executed and the change effect is ended. As a result, even when there is no target for the change effect, by executing the introduction effect that displays the first effect image 25AK003, it is possible to obtain a winning ball corresponding to the winning that the game ball has won the general winning opening 10. Since the fact can be notified, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. In addition, when there is no corresponding display that is the target of the change effect, the change effect is not limited to the fact that the action effect as the second effect is not executed at all, and the execution of the second effect is limited. Also good. For example, the second effect image 25AK004 may be displayed even when the corresponding display that is the target of the change effect is not displayed. In this case, for example, the second effect image 25AK004 may be erased thereafter, or the effect effect may be executed such that the second effect image 25AK004 disappears in an arbitrary direction. As described above, the execution of the second effect may be restricted (executed while restricting the second effect), for example, the corresponding display is not changed although the second effect is executed.

  FIG. 8D is a timing chart according to the change effect of the feature 25AK. FIG. 8-4 (A) is a timing chart when a change effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when a game ball wins the general winning opening 10 during variable display, a change effect is started, and then the display mode of the corresponding display of the target of the change effect changes. The execution time of the change effect (the time from when the change effect is started until the corresponding display is changed) is t1 (for example, 5 seconds).

  As described above, the execution time of the change effect is t1, and when the remaining time of the variable display is less than t1, when the change effect is executed, the variable display ends before the execution is completed and the active display is performed. Disappears and the hold display shifts. For this reason, the corresponding display of the execution target has already been deleted or the position is shifted. In this case, the target of the change effect becomes unclear, and the control burden increases to execute the change effect by shortening the execution time or changing the target. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the remaining time of the variable display is at least less than the execution time t1 of the change effect, the change effect triggered by the general winning is not executed. Thereby, the change effect can be suitably executed without increasing the control burden according to the occurrence timing of the general winning.

  FIG. 8-4 (B) shows a change effect restriction period in which a change effect triggered by a general winning is restricted. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the predetermined time t2 until the end of variable display limits the start of a new change effect even if a general winning occurs. The predetermined time t2 is a time (t1 + α) longer than the execution time t1 of the change effect. α may be, for example, a time corresponding to the symbol determination period until the decorative symbol is oscillated and the symbol is stopped. In other words, during the period of addition from the end of variable display and the time corresponding to the symbol determination period added to the execution time t1 of the change effect, the change effect triggered by the general winning is limited. Thereby, the change effect triggered by the general winning in the symbol determination period is not executed.

  During the symbol determination period, even if a change effect that changes the active display is executed, for example, in the state where it has been notified that the decorative pattern on the left and right has stopped almost in a non-reach state, for example, the player This is a useless production. In order to avoid such a useless effect, the execution of the change effect is limited during the symbol determination period. In addition, by doing in this way, it is possible to gaze at the decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped.

  Note that α as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) may be a play period in which it is preferable that the change effect is not executed by calculating backward from the end of variable display, and is not limited to the symbol determination period as described above. In this way, it is possible to prevent the performance from being performed quickly before the end of the variable display.

  FIG. 8-4 (C) shows the executable period of change effect to active display in variable display with super reach. In the variable display with super reach, in the first period until the development to super reach, it is possible to execute a change effect to active display triggered by a general winning. In the second period after the development to super reach, execution of the change effect to the active display triggered by the general winning is limited. When the change effect to the active display is not executed after the start of the reach effect of the super reach, the special change effect that changes the active display is executed at a predetermined execution timing. Note that the special change effect may be provided after the change effect execution period t1 after the second period, for example. By doing in this way, it can prevent that a change production and a special change production are performed repeatedly.

  In the second period, it may be possible to execute the change effect to the hold display triggered by the general winning. In this case, the effect aspect of the change effect may be changed to an aspect that does not interfere with the reach effect, for example. Even in this case, execution of the change effect is restricted during the change effect restriction period shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the correspondence display process in the 25AK pachinko gaming machine 1. The corresponding display process includes a process for displaying a corresponding display such as a hold display and an active display, and a process for executing a hold change notice (change effect, special change effect). The corresponding display process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the prefetch notice setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. Note that the position (execution timing) of the corresponding display process is not limited to the pre-reading notice setting process as long as the presentation operation according to the present invention can be realized.

  In the corresponding display process shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred as a result of a game ball entering the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening ( Step 25 AKS001). In the processing of step 25AKS001, it is only necessary to determine whether or not a start winning has occurred by determining whether or not an effect control command for designating the generation of a start winning is received from the main board 11.

  When it is determined that the start winning has occurred (step 25AKS001; Yes), the final display mode (final display mode) of the corresponding display corresponding to the start win and the change process of the display mode of the corresponding display (the pending change notice A corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the effect mode) is determined (step 25AKS002).

  In the process of step 25AKS002, the display result and the variation category (rough variation pattern classification, etc.) are prefetched based on the effect control command that specifies the determination result of the prefetch determination received at the start winning, and the final display mode and the corresponding A display change pattern is determined. In the process of step 25AKS002, by determining the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern, the presence / absence of the pending change notice and the production mode thereof are determined. In this embodiment, there is a case in which a hold change notice in which the display mode changes a predetermined number of times after the corresponding display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display ends is executed. Is determined, a corresponding display change pattern (change process) corresponding to the final display mode is determined.

  In this embodiment, a change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display from the normal mode to the notification mode is executed when the general prize is won or when the special event is triggered. Therefore, the correspondence display corresponding to the start winning at the time of the start winning is displayed in the normal mode except when the change effect is executed simultaneously with the start winning. However, the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the display mode that changes when the change effect is executed are determined at the time of starting winning. That is, in step 25AKS002, the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern are determined, but the corresponding display remains in the normal mode until the change effect is executed. Although it is determined that the pending change notice is to be executed, the correspondence display which is a normal mode is in a state where a mask is applied in the normal mode. Then, when the change effect is executed, the corresponding display of the target is changed to a notice mode or the like based on the corresponding display change pattern determined at the time of starting winning.

  In this embodiment, as the display mode (display color) of the corresponding display, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), “non-colored” which is a normal mode before execution of the change effect (for example, a circular display that transmits the background) ) And a display mode of “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red” are provided as display modes that change after execution of the change effect. “White” is a non-notice mode that does not indicate jackpot reliability or the like, and “blue”, “green”, or “red” is a preview mode that indicates the jackpot reliability. As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 8-6 (A), the final display mode may be a big hit (big hit reliability) or super reach in the order of “blue” <“green” <“red”. Sexuality (super reach reliability) is high.

  In step 25AKS002, first, the final display mode is determined according to the display result, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6 (A). After determining the final display mode of the corresponding display, the corresponding display is displayed according to the number of the on-hold display at the time of winning in the winning order (which is the on-hold display number at the time of winning). A corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the process of changing the display mode is determined. FIG. 8B is a diagram showing a list of corresponding display change patterns corresponding to the final display mode of the corresponding display and the hold display number at the time of winning.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the final display mode is “white”, the corresponding display after change effect display is determined to be the corresponding display change pattern PT1 displayed in “white”.

  When the final display mode is “blue”, the corresponding display change patterns PT2-1 to PT2-4 are determined in accordance with the winning hold display number. The number in front of the corresponding display change pattern indicates the stage of the final display mode, and the number after it indicates the winning display number. When the final display mode is “green”, the corresponding display change patterns PT3-1 to PT3-4 are determined according to the winning hold display number. When the final display mode is “red”, the corresponding display change patterns PT4-1 to PT4-4 are determined in accordance with the winning hold display number.

  Corresponding display change patterns PT2-1 to PT2-4, PT3-1 to PT3-4, PT4-1 to PT4-4 are a plurality of corresponding display change patterns having different changing processes of the display mode of the corresponding display after the change effect. Contains.

  FIG. 8-7 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the corresponding display change pattern. FIG. 8-7 shows the display mode of the corresponding display after the change effect in each hold display number and active display. Corresponding display is shifted to the display area of hold display number 4 → hold display number 3 → hold display number 2 → hold display number 1 → active display every time the variable display is finished. If the display mode is different before and after the shift, it indicates that the display mode changes after the shift. In this embodiment, the display mode can be changed once when each hold display number or active display is displayed. However, the display mode may be changed twice or more.

  FIG. 8-7 shows a specific example of the corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding change display patterns PT2-1, PT3-2, and PT4-4 shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). Similarly, the other corresponding display change patterns except for include a plurality of types of corresponding display change patterns. In the following description, before execution of the change effect, the normal display is displayed regardless of the corresponding display change pattern. After the change effect is executed, it is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the corresponding display change pattern.

  FIG. 8-7 (A) is a diagram showing a corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT2-1. The corresponding display change pattern PT2-1-0 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the display from blue to the active display, and the corresponding display change pattern PT2-1-1 is the hold display number 1. Is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the fact that it is displayed in white and changes to blue in the active display.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating a corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT3-2. For example, the corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-0 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the display from the hold display number 2 to the active display in green. Corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-1 is a corresponding display change pattern that is displayed in white from hold display number 2 to hold display number 1 and changes to green in the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-11 is a corresponding display change pattern that is displayed in blue from hold display number 2 to hold display number 1 and changes to green in the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT3-2-21 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the display from white on hold display number 2 in blue, changing to blue in hold display number 1, and changing to green in active display.

  FIG. 8C is a diagram illustrating a corresponding display change pattern included in the corresponding display change pattern PT4-4. For example, the correspondence display change pattern PT4-4-0 is a correspondence display change pattern corresponding to the display from the hold display number 4 to the active display in red. Corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-1 is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to a white display from hold display number 4 to hold display number 1 and a change to red in the active display. Corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-21 is displayed in blue from on-hold display number 4 to on-hold display number 2, changes to green at on-hold display number 1 and changes to green in the active display. It is a pattern. Corresponding display change pattern PT4-4-41 is displayed in white from hold display number 4 to hold display number 3, changes to blue in hold display number 2, changes to green in hold display number 1, and red in active display. This is a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to the change to.

  In this embodiment, for example, even if the corresponding display pattern changes in multiple stages such as blue → green → red, the change effect is not executed in the blue step, but the change effect is executed in the green step. After that, the corresponding display is displayed as green → red, and the blue step is omitted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be controlled to change to the final display mode through all the stages shown in the corresponding display pattern when the change effect is executed. For example, after the change effect is executed, the multi-stage display mode may be changed such as blue → green during one variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7, the larger the winning hold number, the greater the change timing, so the corresponding display change pattern also increases. In addition, as the number of stages in the final display mode is higher, the corresponding display change pattern increases, such as a pattern in which the display mode changes in two or more stages and a pattern in which the display mode changes twice or more. As shown in FIG. 8-7, the corresponding display changes corresponding to all possible combinations of changes according to the number of stages of the final display mode (upper limit number of changes) and the winning-holding number (change timing number). Instead of providing a pattern, a corresponding display change pattern corresponding to some of the possible combinations may be provided. For example, the corresponding display change pattern may be uniquely determined (one pattern) according to the number of stages of the final display mode (upper limit change count) and the winning-holding number (change timing count).

  After the final display mode is determined in step 25AKS002, any one of the corresponding display change patterns shown in FIG. 8-6 (B) may be determined according to the final display mode and the winning display number. As shown in FIG. 8-7, when a plurality of corresponding display change patterns are included in the corresponding display change pattern according to the final display mode and the winning display number, the corresponding display change pattern is determined. Good. The determination ratio in this case may be arbitrary, but by changing the determination ratio according to the display result, the big hit reliability and the super reach reliability can be made different according to the changing process of the corresponding display.

  If the number of stored memories at the time of winning is “0” and the corresponding display is active display, only the final display mode is determined in step 25AKS002, and the process of determining the corresponding display change pattern is omitted.

  In this embodiment, by determining the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern at the time of winning a prize, all the display modes (change processes) of the corresponding display from the pending display number at the time of winning to the final display mode are determined. However, whether or not to change the display mode, which display mode to change, or the display mode after the change in the case of changing may be determined at the time of execution of the change effect or the like. .

  In addition, when it is determined to execute the hold change notice for the corresponding display that is already displayed (change to the notice mode), a new hold change is made until the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display ends. You may make it restrict | limit that a preliminary announcement is determined.

  After the final display mode and the corresponding display change pattern are determined in step 25AKS002, the determination result is stored in association with the hold information (hold display number) (step 25AKS003), and the corresponding display corresponding to the current start prize is displayed. Control to display in a normal mode is executed (step 25AKS004).

  When it is determined that no start winning has occurred (step 25AKS001; No), it is determined whether or not it is the hold display shift timing (step 25AKS005). Since the hold display shifts when a new variable display is started, in step 25AKS005, for example, depending on whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11, the hold display shift timing. What is necessary is just to determine whether there exists.

  When it is determined that it is the shift timing of the hold display (step 25AKS005; Yes), control for deleting the hold display at the shift source (step 25AKS006), control for displaying the shift destination corresponding display (hold display or active display). Execute (step 25AKS007). At this time, if there is a corresponding display other than the normal mode, control for changing the display mode is also executed based on the corresponding display pattern and the hold display number after the shift. Specifically, if the corresponding display pattern of the corresponding display other than the normal mode indicates that the display mode (display color) changes at the shifted display position (pending display number or active display), the corresponding display pattern The display mode is changed to Thereafter, the correspondence display process is terminated. Note that the timing of changing the display mode of the corresponding display is not limited to the shift timing of the hold display, and may be any timing during variable display. In addition, when changing the display mode of the corresponding display other than the normal mode (for example, changing from green to red), an effect suggesting that the display mode is changed or an effect encouraging the change is executed. Good.

  After the process of step 25AKS004 is executed, or when it is determined that it is not the hold display shift timing (step 25AKS005; No), it is determined whether or not a winning to the general winning opening 10 has occurred (step 25AKS008). In the process of step 25AKS008, it may be determined whether or not a general winning has occurred by determining whether or not an effect control command for designating the generation of a general winning is received from the main board 11. It should be noted that the effect control command for designating the occurrence of the general winning may include information on which of the plurality of general winning openings 10 has been won. Thereby, the change effect according to the general winning opening 10 that has won a prize can be executed.

  When a winning at the general winning opening 10 occurs (step 25AKS008; Yes), a process for executing a change effect based on the general winning is executed. As such processing, first, it is determined whether or not the correspondence display is not displayed (step 25AKS009). In other words, when a general winning occurs, it is determined whether there is no variable display from the start of the game and there is no active display, or whether there is no hold display in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Yes. In step 25AKS009, for example, if the value of the effect process flag is “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process, it is determined that the corresponding display (active display) is not displayed.

  If the corresponding display is not displayed (step 25AKS009; No), that is, if at least one of the corresponding displays subject to change effects is displayed, whether or not the gaming state is in the short-time state. Is determined (step 25AKS010). If it is in the short time state (step 25 AKS 010; Yes), in this embodiment, since the change effect triggered by the general winning is not executed, the process proceeds to step 25 AKS 013.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), since the execution time of the change effect triggered by the general winning is t1 (for example, 5 seconds), the change effect is completed without the variable display time in the short time state. Difficult to do. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the short time state, the change effect triggered by the general winning is not executed. Thereby, the situation where change production is not completed normally can be prevented. In addition, it can be said that the short time state is also a limited period of change effects.

  If it is not in the short-time state (step 25AKS010; No), it is determined whether or not it is a limited period of change effects triggered by a general winning (step 25AKS011). In step 25AKS011, it is determined whether it is the change effect limited period shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C). That is, if it is variable display with super reach, it is after the development to super reach, and if it is other variable display, the remaining time of variable display is the predetermined time shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not t2 or more. In step 25AKS011, for example, it may be determined whether or not it is the limited period from the control status based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern, the value of the timer that measures the variation time, or the like.

  If it is not the limited period of the change effect triggered by the general winning (step 25AKS011; No), the target of the change effect is determined to execute the change effect (step 25AKS012). In step 25AKS012, it is determined with reference to the corresponding display change pattern of each corresponding display whether there is a corresponding display whose final display mode is the notice mode (blue, green, red). Then, if there is a corresponding display whose final display mode is the notice mode, the corresponding display is determined as a target of the change effect. If there are a plurality of corresponding displays that change to the notice mode, the corresponding display with the highest jackpot reliability in the final display mode may be determined. When there is no corresponding display that changes to the notice mode, that is, when all the final display modes are non-preview modes (white), an arbitrary corresponding display is determined as a target of the change effect.

  As described above, the target of the change effect is basically the corresponding display that changes to the notice mode, but when there is no corresponding display that changes to the notice mode, the target is randomly determined. In this case, the correspondence display of the execution target changes from the normal mode (uncolored) to the non-notice mode (white). In this way, by providing a non-notice mode that can be changed from the normal mode, even if it does not become the previous mode, it is possible to execute a change effect when a general winning occurs, and the change effect provides notification of the occurrence of a general prize. As well as being able to expect the corresponding display of the subject to change, the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since it may change to a notice mode after changing to a non-notice mode (white), a player's expectation is not spoiled.

  In addition, you may make it determine for the corresponding | compatible display which performed the change effect already. For example, when the corresponding display in which the change effect has already been executed changes the display mode, the display mode may be changed by further executing the change effect.

  After the target of the change effect is determined, control for executing the change effect is executed (step 25AKS013). In step 25AKS013, an effect control pattern (control data for realizing the change effect as shown in FIG. 8A) corresponding to the effect operation of the change effect is selected, and the effect control pattern is set to be readable to the RAM 122 or the like. do it. In the variable display effect processing in step S172, the effect operation of the change effect is realized by reading the effect control pattern. The same applies to steps 25AKS016 and 25AKS017 described later.

  For example, in step 25AKS013, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), an introductory effect corresponding to the winning general winning opening 10 is executed, and an effect effect is displayed on the corresponding display of the target determined in step 25AKS012. Execute control to execute. And the control for changing the display mode of the target corresponding display to the display mode shown in the corresponding display pattern according to the display position (holding display number or active display) is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the hold display of the hold display number 2 is changed, the display mode of the hold display number 2 in the corresponding display pattern as shown in FIG. 8-7 may be changed. . Once the display mode of the hold display changes to a mode other than the normal mode, if the display mode of the hold display changes, the display mode changes according to the corresponding display pattern for each shift of the hold display. In addition, when the hold display whose final display mode is “white” is the target of the change effect, the change mode changes from the normal mode to “white”, but the display mode does not change thereafter. After executing the process of step 25AKS013, the correspondence display process is terminated.

  When no winning is made in the general winning opening 10 (step 25AKS008; No), when it is in a short time state (step 25AKS010; Yes), or when it is a limited period of changing effects triggered by the general winning (step 25AKS011) ; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the development timing in super reach (step 25AKS014).

  When it is the development timing in the super reach (step 25AKS014; Yes), it is determined whether or not the active display is before the change to the notice mode due to the absence of a general winning (step 25AKS015).

  When the active display is before the change to the notice mode (step 25AKS015; Yes), control for executing the special change effect is executed (step 25AKS016). For example, in step 25AKS016, at a predetermined timing from the start of the reach effect of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8D, control for executing the effect effect on the active display is executed. And control for changing the display mode of active display to the display mode at the time of active display shown in the corresponding display pattern is executed. Thereafter, the correspondence display process is terminated.

  If it is not the development timing in super reach (step 25AKS014; No), if the active display has been changed to the notice mode (step 25AKS015; No), the corresponding display process is terminated.

  If the corresponding display is not displayed in spite of the occurrence of the general winning (step 25AKS009; Yes), that is, if the corresponding display subject to the change effect is not displayed, the change effect is displayed. Control for executing the introduction effect (first effect) is executed (step 25AKS017). For example, in step 25AKS017, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the introductory effect corresponding to the winning general winning opening 10 is executed, and then the control for deleting the first effect image 25AK003 is executed. Thereafter, the correspondence display process is terminated.

(Modification of feature 25AK)
This feature is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible, and additional features may be added. Further, the configurations described in the above embodiments are not all indispensable configurations, and some of them may be missing. Moreover, you may combine this characteristic part and another characteristic part suitably.

  In the above embodiment, the change effect is composed of an introduction effect (first effect) for causing the first effect image 25AK003 to appear and an effect effect (second effect) in which the second effect image 25AK004 acts on the corresponding display. However, the effect form of the introduction effect and the effect effect may be arbitrary. In addition, the change effect is not limited to the introduction effect and the effect effect, but may be a series of effects. That is, the change effect may be an effect that is executed in response to a general winning and changes the display mode of the corresponding display after a predetermined time.

  In the above embodiment, the execution target of the change effect is determined when the general prize is generated, but after the start of the change effect, before the action effect is started (during the introduction effect), a new start prize is generated and held. When the display increases, the execution target of the change effect may be changed to the newly increased hold display. In this case, it is executed for the hold display in which the action effect is newly increased. For example, during execution of the change effect, it is monitored whether or not a new start prize is generated in the process of step S172, and if it occurs, it is determined whether or not to change the target of the change effect. . In this way, a change effect according to the situation can be executed. For example, when the hold display that changes to the notice mode having a higher hit reliability than the previously determined target increases, the target of the change effect may be changed to the hold display. As a result, it is possible to positively execute a production with higher expectation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect mode of the change effect triggered by the general winning is uniform, but there may be a plurality of types of effect modes. For example, an action effect that suggests an aspect after the change of the corresponding display may be executed. Further, the execution speed and effect mode of the change effect and the effect effect may be varied according to the remaining time of the variable display. For example, the speed at which the second effect image 25AK004 acts on the corresponding display may be increased as the remaining time of the variable display is shorter. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the change effect from getting as close as possible to the timing at which the variable display is switched (the shift timing of the hold display).

  In the above embodiment, the change effect is executed in response to a winning at the general winning opening 10, but the change effect is executed in response to the entry (winning) of a game ball into another predetermined winning area. It may be. For example, the predetermined winning area may be a dedicated winning opening for production provided in the gaming area, the passing gate 41, a partial area of the gaming area into which a game ball is to be placed, etc. For example, a right-handed region) may be used. In addition, there may be a plurality of types of predetermined winning areas in which the winning is a trigger for executing the change effect. The effect mode of the change effect may be varied depending on the type of the predetermined winning area.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the development to super reach (second period), the change effect is not executed in response to the general winning, but the display mode of the active display is the final display even in the second period. Before changing to the mode (before executing the special change effect), etc., the change effect may be performed with a general winning.

  When a game ball is won at the general winning opening 10, a general winning notification effect (for example, output of a notification sound) is executed, and the general winning notification is also performed when the change effect triggered by the general winning is not executed. The production may be executed. In this way, it is possible to suitably notify the occurrence of a general winning even during a period in which the change effect is limited.

  The display mode of the correspondence display shown in FIG. 8-6 (C) is an example, and there may be other display modes. Further, the corresponding display is not limited to changing the display color, and the degree of expectation may be indicated by changing the shape, the pattern, or the like. In addition, as a display mode of the corresponding display, there may be a mode indicating transition to a special effect mode or a mode indicating that a pseudo-ream is executed. Further, there may be a display mode that changes only with a change effect triggered by a general winning, or a display mode that changes only with a special change effect.

  After executing the change effect triggered by the general prize, the execution of a new change effect triggered by the general prize may be restricted for a predetermined period. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect becomes complicated by change production.

  The change effect triggered by the general winning is not limited to the one that is always executed when a general winning occurs outside the limited period, and the change effect is executed when a predetermined number of game balls have become the general winning opening 10. You may make it carry out, and you may draw lots of the presence or absence of a change effect at the time of a general winning.

  In the above-described embodiment, what is restricted so as not to execute the change effect may be executed with the execution frequency and the effect mode limited. For example, when a change production execution opportunity (general winnings) occurs during the change production restriction period, the execution opportunity is stocked, and the change production is executed at a timing when the execution becomes possible (for example, after the start of the next change). You may do it. In addition, when a general winning occurs when there is no corresponding display of the execution target of the change effect, the introduction effect (first effect) is executed, and after the corresponding display of the execution target is displayed, the action effect (second effect) is displayed. You may make it perform. In this way, even if an execution opportunity (general winnings) of the change effect occurs during the period when the change effect is restricted, the change effect can be executed without wasting the occurrence of the execution effect. Decline can be prevented.

  In the above embodiment, when the change display triggered by the general prize is not executed at the development timing in the super reach and the active display is before the change to the notice mode (normal form), the special change effect is always executed and the notice is given. Although it has been changed to a mode, a special change effect may be executed in a notice mode (for example, red) in which the degree of expectation is greater than or equal to a specific stage. In this way, it is possible to prevent the active display from being erased without changing to a highly anticipated notice mode. Also, when changing to a special active display such as a mode indicating transition to a special performance mode or a mode indicating execution of a pseudo-ream, a special change effect is always executed to change to a notice mode. It may be. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the active display from being erased without changing to a special display mode.

  In addition, the special change effect may not be executed in a notice mode (for example, blue) in which the degree of expectation is less than a specific stage. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing to a low-expectation notice mode despite the execution of the special change effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special trigger is that the reach effect of super reach is started without changing the active display in the normal mode, but may be other events. For example, an effect that can be executed during variable display is executed, such as the fact that the reach has been established without changing the active display in the normal mode, the pseudo-ream is executed, and the predetermined notice effect is executed. This may be a special opportunity.

  An explanation effect that explains that the change effect is executed in response to the general winning may be executed. The explanation effect may be an effect different from the change effect, for example, if the character image is displayed on the image display device 5 during the demonstration effect, etc., and the effect explaining that the change effect is executed in response to the general winning. Good. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize the specification that the change effect is executed.

  Moreover, the display mode of a plurality of corresponding displays may be changed based on one change effect (general prize).

  In the above embodiment, the change effect is not executed in the time reduction state, but the change effect may be executed in the time reduction state. For example, in variable display with reach or the like, if the remaining time of variable display is longer than the execution time t1, the change effect may be executed even in the short time state. Further, in the time-short state, a change effect (a change effect in which the execution time is shortened) may be executed in such a manner that the execution is completed even during the time-change.

  In addition, the execution of the change effect may be restricted or the effect mode may be changed according to the game state other than the short-time state. For example, the change effect may not be executed in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In addition, the change effect is executed in the short-time state (low accuracy high base state), but the change effect may not be executed in the probability change state (high accuracy high base state).

(Explanation of means related to the characteristic part 25AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 25AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A game value is given to a player by winning a game medium (for example, a score in a winning ball or an enclosed game machine), and a predetermined winning area (for example, a general winning port 10) which is not related to the control to the advantageous state. ,
Corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the corresponding display process);
A change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of one corresponding display in response to winning of a game medium in the predetermined winning area; With
It takes at least a predetermined time from the start of the change effect until the corresponding display is changed (see, for example, FIG. 8-4 (A)).
When a game medium wins in the predetermined prize area during execution of variable display, if the remaining time until the end of the variable display is at least less than the predetermined time, the change effect is executed with the winning as a trigger. (For example, refer to FIG. 8-4 (A)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the corresponding display of the target from shifting during execution of the change effect.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
Suggested effect execution means (for example, during variable display in step S172) capable of executing an suggested effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display after starting the variable display. A CPU 120 for effect control for executing effect processing;
When the change effect is executed in the variable display after the suggestion effect is started, the change effect execution means is triggered by the fact that it is different from the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area (for example, the active display is You may be made to be able to perform the said change effect at the special opportunity which generate | occur | produces by developing to super reach without changing.
According to such a configuration, inconsistency between the suggestion effect and the change effect can be prevented.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The execution of the change effect may be restricted during the fixed period of the display result of the variable display (for example, the time corresponding to the symbol fixed period).
According to such a configuration, inconsistency between the display result and the change effect can be prevented.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The change effect includes an introduction effect (for example, FIG. 8-1 (B)) in which a predetermined image appears, and an action effect (for example, FIG. 8-1 (D)) in which the predetermined image acts on a corresponding display that changes the display mode. And consists of
When a new corresponding display is displayed after the introduction effect is executed, the target of the action effect may be changed to the new corresponding display.
According to such a configuration, a change effect according to the situation can be executed.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The change effect execution means may not execute the change effect triggered by the winning of a game medium in the predetermined winning area in a short time state in which the execution time of variable display is shortened (for example, step 25AKS010).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate change effect from being executed.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The change effect includes an introduction effect (for example, FIG. 8-1 (B)) in which a predetermined image appears, and an action effect (for example, FIG. 8-1 (D)) in which the predetermined image acts on a corresponding display that changes the display mode. And consists of
The change effect execution means may change the effect mode of the effect effect according to the remaining time until the end of the variable display when the change effect is executed.
According to such a configuration, a change effect according to the situation can be executed.

(Explanation of means related to the feature section 26AK)
The feature unit 25AK includes gaming machines according to the feature unit 26AK described below.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature section 26AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A game value is given to a player by winning a game medium (for example, a score in a winning ball or an enclosed game machine), and a predetermined winning area (for example, a general winning port 10) which is not related to the control to the advantageous state. ,
Corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the corresponding display process);
And a change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display in response to winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area. ,
When there is a corresponding display that is the subject of the change effect, the game medium is won in the predetermined winning area until the first period (for example, the period until the start of the reach effect of super reach) after the corresponding display is displayed. The change effect is executed when triggered, and in the second period after the first period, the change effect (for example, the special change effect) can be executed with a special opportunity different from the winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area. (See, for example, FIG. 8-4 (C)).
According to such a structure, when it becomes the 2nd period, since a change effect is performed with a special opportunity, it can prevent that an interest falls without a change effect being performed.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
When a game medium wins in the predetermined winning area in the second period, it is possible to limit the execution of the change effect triggered by the winning (see, for example, FIG. 8-4 (C)). .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary change effects from being executed.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Provided with a start winning opening (for example, a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening) that allows variable display to be executed by winning a game medium;
When the game medium is won at the start winning opening, the change mode of the corresponding display is determined (for example, the processing of steps 25AKS001 to 25AKS003 is executed), and the corresponding display is performed based on the change mode when the change effect is executed. May be changed (for example, a change effect is executed in the process of step 25AKS013).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately change the display mode of the corresponding display regardless of the timing when the change effect is executed.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
You may make it change the aspect of the said change effect by the time of winning of the game media to the said predetermined | prescribed winning area, and the time of special trigger (for example, refer FIG. 8-1, FIG. 8-2).
According to such a configuration, the production becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The display mode of the corresponding display includes a plurality of display modes with different expectations that are controlled to the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (C)).
In the first period, when the change effect is not executed and the display mode of the corresponding display has not changed, and when it is determined to change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode of a specific stage or more, You may make it change the display mode of the said corresponding display by the said special opportunity.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the correspondence display from ending without changing to a display mode with high expectation.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The display mode of the corresponding display includes a plurality of display modes with different expectations that are controlled to the advantageous state (see, for example, FIG. 8-6 (C)).
In the first period, when the change effect is not executed and the display mode of the corresponding display has not changed, and when it is determined to change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode less than a specific stage, You may make it not change the display mode of the said corresponding | compatible display in the said special opportunity.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by the correspondence display changing to a display mode with a low expectation level at a special opportunity.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
You may make it provide the alerting | reporting means (For example, CPU120 for effect control which performs an explanatory effect) which can alert | report that the said change effect is performed triggered by the winning of the game medium to the said predetermined winning area.
According to such a configuration, the player can be made aware of the opportunity to execute the change effect.

(Explanation of the means related to the feature 27AK)
The feature unit 25AK includes gaming machines according to the feature unit 27AK described below.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature section 27AK is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
A game value is given to a player by winning a game medium (for example, a score in a winning ball or an enclosed game machine), and a predetermined winning area (for example, a general winning port 10) which is not related to the control to the advantageous state. ,
Corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, hold display, active display) corresponding to the variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the corresponding display process);
And a change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 25AKS013) capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display in response to winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area. ,
The change effect includes a first effect (for example, an introduction effect) and a second effect (for example, an effect) that is executed after the first effect and notifies the effect result of the change effect.
The change effect execution means executes the first effect as the change effect (for example, executes the process of step 25AKS013) when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed. The execution of the second effect is limited (see, for example, FIG. 8-3).
According to such a structure, the fall of interest can be suppressed, performing a production | presentation suitably.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The change effect execution means executes the first effect as the change effect and displays an image related to the first effect when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed. It may be deleted (see, for example, FIG. 8-3).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an uncomfortable presentation.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The change effect execution means executes the first effect as the change effect when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed, and then when the corresponding display is displayed. The second effect corresponding to the first effect may be executed.
According to such a configuration, winning in the predetermined winning area is not wasted, and the player can be prevented from being discouraged.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The change effect execution means can change the display mode of the corresponding display to a display mode (for example, “white” which is a non-notice mode) which is not related to whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display is controlled to the advantageous state as a result of the change effect. There may be.
According to such a configuration, the second effect can be suitably executed.

(Explanation regarding feature 112IW)
Next, the feature part 112IW will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 112IW can be set and changed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 having other characteristic parts may be configured to be changeable in the same manner as the characteristic part 112IW. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 112IW001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game board constituting a game board surface. (Gauge board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 112IW003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device. Further, the gaming machine frame 112IW003 has a glass door frame 112IW003a having a glass window between a door open position where the front side of the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened around the left side and a door closed position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 112IW003a so that the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 112IW003a is closed.

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

  The main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case 112IW201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. The main board 11 has a setting key 112IW051 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, which will be described later, and a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (playing rate), which will be described later in the setting change state. A setting changeover switch 112IW052 that functions as a setting switch is provided.

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

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

  The substrate case 112IW201 is provided with a display monitor 112IW029 and a display changeover switch 112IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 112IW029. The display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged at the upper left part of the board case 112IW201. That is, the display monitor 112IW029 and the display changeover switch 112IW030 are arranged on the front surface when the main substrate 11 is visually recognized in the substrate case 112IW201. Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is not opened, the front side when the main board 11 is viewed is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 opened. It is the front when visually recognizing and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made common.

As described above, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 in this feature 112IW cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. There is a possibility that the setting key 112IW051 or the setting changeover switch 112IW052 may be operated from the inside of the game island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in this feature 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-3, the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a includes a setting key 112IW051 and a setting changeover switch 112IW052 when the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. A security cover 112IW500A that covers the right side of the case 112IW201 from the back side is attached. This security cover 112IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 112IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction and a long piece 112IW500Ab extending from the rear end portion of the short piece 112IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, It is comprised by the plate-shaped synthetic resin material which has permeability | transmittance. The vertical dimension of the short piece 112IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the substrate case 112IW201. The security cover 112IW500A is fixed to the right end of the outer frame 112IW001a via the front end of the short piece 112IW500Aa.

  As shown in FIG. 9-2, the long piece 112IW500Ab abuts (or closes) from the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the right portion of the board case 112IW201 in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is closed. Accordingly, the right side portion of the substrate case 112IW201 including the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is covered from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For this reason, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 are disabled by the long piece 112IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in a state where the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is opened, the setting key 112IW051 and the setting changeover switch 112IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 to move from the long piece 112IW500Ab. By being separated, the covering state by the long piece 112IW500Ab is released, and the state becomes operable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), and FIG. -4 (C), a display result determination table (set value 3), a big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), a big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), and a loss shown in FIG. 9-6. A fluctuation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map change pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

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

(Display result judgment table)
FIGS. 9A to 9C are explanatory diagrams illustrating display result determination tables corresponding to the set values. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In each display result determination table, the variation special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the case where the first special symbol is subject to fluctuation display, and the variation special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). In other words, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is the subject of variable display, a determination value for jackpot is set.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 1 is used, when the variable special symbol designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the variable display target. If the set value is “2” or “3”, the winning combination is won with a lower probability (1/320 at non-probable change, 1/32 at probable change). When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the subject of variable display, the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/320 at non-probable change, 1/32 at non-probable change) as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display To do.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2 is used, if the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”. Win a big hit with a higher probability (1/300 for non-probable change, 1/30 for probable change) than in some cases. When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the subject of variable display, the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/300 at non-probable change, 1/30 at probable change) as when the first special symbol is subject to variable display To do.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, Winning a big hit with a higher probability (1/280 at non-probable change, 1/28 at probable change) than in the case of “2”. When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is the target of variable display, the winning probability is won with the same probability (1/280 at non-probable change, 1/28 at probable change) as when the first special symbol is the target of variable display To do.

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the MR1 value corresponds to any one of the jackpots shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (C). When the winning judgment value is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). In other words, the big win is determined with a probability corresponding to the set value. Note that the “probability” shown in FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. However, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

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

In this feature 112IW, a total of three set values of 1 to 3 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine The set value that can be set to 1 may be two or four or more.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 9-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this feature 112IW, a case where the jackpot type is determined using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed) A common jackpot type determination table is used for determining the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Although it is comprised so that it may be used, a different table may be provided and the ratio of which jackpot type is determined may be different.

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

  In the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), a determination value corresponding to the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type is assigned for each set value. The ratio of the determined judgment value is shown. In other words, the ratio of which of the big hit type A to the big hit type C is determined for each set value is shown. Note that a determination value corresponding to a random number is actually assigned to a loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 and a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In order to simplify the above, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown.

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

  Here, the jackpot type in this feature 112IW will be described with reference to FIG. 9-5 (B). In this feature 112IW, a fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. It has been.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Loss fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram of a loss variation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 112IW, a period (hereinafter also referred to as a special period) from when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example), and other periods ( Hereinafter, it is configured to use different loss variation pattern determination tables.

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

Each of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and (B) is a normal reach loss or a super reach loss in the order of the setting values “1” <“2” <“3”. The determination value is assigned so that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, since the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value is suggested depending on the frequency of execution of normal reach and super reach.

  Further, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) has a higher ratio of normal reach loss than the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The determination values are assigned so that the difference in the ratio of normal reach loss between them becomes large. With such a configuration, in the special period, it becomes easier to recognize the difference in the frequency at which normal reach is executed than in the non-special period (that is, it becomes easier to recognize the suggestion of the set value). And can enhance the entertainment interests of the game.

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

  Also, the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and (B) are either normal reach loss or super reach loss, except for non-reach loss, depending on the set value. The determination values are assigned so that the ratios (that is, the normal reach loss: super reach loss balance) are different. Specifically, in the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), the ratio of the normal reach loss is remarkably increased in the order of the setting values “1” <“2” <“3” (this example In the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), the normal reach loss is performed in the order of the setting values “1” <“2” <“3”. The ratio is slightly higher (in this example, it is higher by 0.2%). With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency of normal reach loss and super reach loss. Further, the difference in selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period can be increased.

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

  The feature 112IW displays a common background image on the image display device 5 when any of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-6 (A) and (B) is used. Then, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, even when the set value is set to any one of 1 to 3, the image display device 5 displays a common background image to display the effect symbols in a variable manner. Note that the dedicated background image may be displayed only during the special period or the period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in a special period or a period from when the power is turned on until a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times).

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

(Non-reach loss variation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram of a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table. In the feature unit 112IW, a plurality of types of non-reach loss variation patterns having different variation times are provided, and when the variation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, it is further determined to be any one of non-reach loss A to C. It is configured. Note that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, the reach variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 includes non-reach loses A to C, and any of non-reach loses A to C, normal reach loses, and super reach loses. You may comprise so that it may determine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112IW will be described. FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10 are flowcharts showing the game control main process in the feature unit 112IW. In the feature unit 112IW, the processing of steps 112IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting value is a value at the time of factory shipment (for example, “0” or a value other than a possible setting value) (step 112IWS006). If the factory default setting is maintained (step 112IWS006; Yes), the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

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

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

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 112IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 checks whether or not a setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is currently being changed is set (step 112IWS009). ). If the setting change flag is set (step 112IWS009; Yes), that is, if power interruption or the like occurs during the setting value change and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed, the process proceeds to step 112IWS010.

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

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (a state where the door (the gaming machine frame 112IW003) is opened) (step 112IWS011). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS012). If the setting key 112IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 sets a RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA01). When the RAM clear flag is on, the RAM clear process for clearing the stored contents of the RAM 102 is executed after the process related to the setting change is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step 120AKSA03.

  On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is off (the door is closed) or when the setting key 112IW051 is off (N at step 112IWS012), from the clear switch When the output signal is OFF (N in step 112IWS013), the process proceeds to loop processing without proceeding to step 120AKSA01. Note that before entering the loop process, a control for transmitting a RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (the process of step 112IWS010) may be executed.

  When the processing of steps 112IWS006 to S013 is executed, in this feature unit 112IW, when the backup RAM is not normal (step 112IWS007, N of S008), or when the setting at the time of factory shipment is left (step 112IWS006 Y), if a power interruption occurs during the setting change (step 112IWS009 Y), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 112IW003 opened. On the condition that the setting value can be changed after step 120AKSA03, the RAM is cleared. On the other hand, unless the gaming machine frame 112IW003 is released and the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop process is executed, the setting value cannot be changed, and the game control does not proceed.

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

  If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 112IWS015; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a RAM clear flag (step 120AKSA02).

  After the process of step 120AKSA02 or if the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on (step 112IWS016). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 112IW051 is on (step 112IWS017).

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

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

  Upon receiving the setting change command or the setting confirmation command, the effect control board 12 performs control for notifying that the setting is being changed or being confirmed (for example, displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5, A predetermined sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is caused to emit light in a predetermined manner).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the set value is a value at the time of factory shipment (for example, “0” or the like) (step 120AKSA06). If it is a setting value at the time of factory shipment (step 120AKSA06; Yes), the setting value is set to “1” (step 120AKSA07). In step 120AKSA07, the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated to “1”.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11). If the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is on (step 120AKSA11; Yes), the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is updated (step 120AKSA12). The set value is updated every time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated (pressed). For example, when the setting value is “1”, it is updated to “2”, when the setting value is “2”, it is updated to “3”, and when the setting value is “3”, it is updated to “1”. Update it. Note that a specific setting value may be designated by operating the setting changeover switch 112IW052.

  When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA09; No), it is a case where setting confirmation has been performed, and therefore processing related to setting change is not executed. In this case or when the output signal from the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is not on (step 120AKSA11; No), it is determined whether or not the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 has been turned off after updating the processing of step 120AKSA12. (Step 120AKSA13).

  If the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 remains on (step 120AKSA13; No), the process returns to step 120AKSA08, and the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is continued. When the set value is updated in step 120AKSA12, the process of step 120AKSA08 is executed again, so that the updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

  When the output signal from the setting key 112IW051 is off (step 120AKSA13; Yes), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14). If the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA14; Yes), the setting change flag is reset (step 120AKSA15), and a setting change end command indicating that the setting change is completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 120AKSA16). ).

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

  Thereafter, the display of the set value on the display monitor 112IW029 is deleted (step 120AKSA18), and a set value command indicating the set value is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 112IWS031). Note that the set value command may be transmitted only when the set value is updated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA19). When the RAM clear flag is on (step 120AKSA19; Yes), the RAM clear process is executed (step 120AKSA20). In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 processing, the area other than the area for storing performance display information such as the link ratio, the role ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value is cleared from the storage area of the RAM 102. Information for performance display such as role ratio and base, and information on set values are not cleared but are retained.

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

  When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA19; No), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112IWS022) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as step S6. Do. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production | presentation control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power failure to the production | presentation control board 12 by the process similar to step S7 (step 112IWS023).

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

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

  In addition, during the execution of the setting confirmation process and the setting change process, the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are configured so as not to be displayed during the normal game (for example, an aspect in which all segments of the 7-segment LED are lit or blinked). Also good. In this way, by notifying using the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, it is possible to suitably notify the player of the setting confirmation state or the setting change state. The special symbol display devices 4A and 4B may be different in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state.

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

  In step 120AKSA08, the current set value is read from the backup RAM, and the set value is displayed. However, when backup to the backup RAM is not normally performed, information indicating an error is displayed on the image display device 5, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are displayed in a mode different from that during the normal game. (For example, a mode in which all the segments of the 7-segment LED are turned off, or a mode in which all of the segments are turned on when the setting confirmation process and the setting change process are in the on state) may be used.

  FIGS. 9-11 is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed at the time of power activation. In this feature 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-11, when the setting key 112IW051 is on when the power is turned on (and the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on), the clear switch is on. If so, setting change processing (steps 120AKSA08 to 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, setting confirmation processing (steps 120AKSA08, 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed. Also, when the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, if the clear switch is on, initialization processing (such as 20 in step 120AKSA05) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, recovery processing (step 112IWS024) is executed.

  In this embodiment, in the game control main process shown in FIG. 9-8 to FIG. 9-10, branching is performed according to the state of the setting key 112IW051 and the clear switch (RAM clear flag) while sharing some processes. Thus, the setting change process, the setting confirmation process, the initialization process, or the recovery process is executed, but each may be modularized and executed as an individual process.

  Next, the display mode of the display monitor 112IW029 in the setting change process will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 (A) and 9-12 (B), when the power is turned off (turned off) by the operation of a store clerk or the like in the game hall, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced. When the supply stops, the display on the display monitor 112IW029 ends. Note that when the big prize opening such as a big hit game is being opened at the timing when the power is turned off, the supply of electric power to the solenoid 82 is stopped to close the big prize opening.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (C), when the store clerk or the like of the game hall turns on the power while operating the clear switch (Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the setting key 112IW051 is turned on. The setting change process is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the setting value is set, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029.

  In the state where the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 as described above, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (D), the CPU 103 detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 112IW052 by the store clerk or the like of the game hall. The numerical values displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 are sequentially updated (for example, updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 →... Each time the setting changeover switch 112IW052 is operated).

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (E), the CPU 103 sets the setting value displayed on the display monitor 112IW029 to the RAM 102 based on the setting key 112IW051 being turned OFF by the operation of the store clerk or the like in the game hall. Is stored (updated) in the backup area. At this time, the CPU 103 controls the display monitor 112IW029 based on the operation of the display changeover switch 112IW030 to set the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative ratio, Base 1 and base 2 are displayed. RAM
When the reserved storage is stored in the backup area 102, the reserved storage is cleared. In addition, when the big prize opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 9-12 (A) (timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear process is executed when the setting is changed. Since the memory related to the jackpot is erased, the big prize opening remains closed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 ends the setting change process and enters a state in which a game can be performed, that is, a state in which a change display result, a jackpot type, a change pattern determination lottery, a prize ball payout, or the like can be executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (F), the CPU 103 displays “EEEEE” on the display monitor 112IW029 based on the occurrence of an error in the RAM 102 in which the setting value is stored. It is possible to make it.

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

1 Pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 frame for game machine, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A winning ball device, 6B variable winning ball device, 7 special variable winning ball device, 8L, 8R speaker , 9 Game effect lamps, 10 General prize opening, 11 Main board, 12
Production control board, 13 Voice control board, 14 Lamp control board, 15 Relay board, 20 Normal symbol display, 21 Gate switch, 22A, 22B Start port switch, 23 Count switch, 30 Hitting control handle, 31A Stick controller, 31B push Button, 32 Movable body, 100 Game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 Random number circuit, 105, 125 I / O, 120 Production control CPU, 123 Display control unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A predetermined prize area that is not related to the control to the advantageous state, while giving a game value to the player by winning the game medium;
A correspondence display means capable of displaying a correspondence display corresponding to the variable display;
A change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display mode of the corresponding display in response to winning of the game medium in the predetermined winning area;
The change effect is composed of a first effect and a second effect that is executed after the first effect and notifies the effect result of the change effect.
The change effect execution means executes the first effect as the change effect and restricts the execution of the second effect when the game medium wins the predetermined winning area when the corresponding display is not displayed. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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