JP2019195462A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine that can be controlled to a plurality of types of advantageous states advantageous to a player includes suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a suggestion performance suggesting to which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states it is controlled after it is notified to be controlled to the advantageous state. The suggestion performance execution means can execute a first suggestion performance that suggests to which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states including a first advantageous state it is controlled and a second suggestion performance that suggests to which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states including a second advantageous state different from the first advantageous state and not including the first advantageous state it is controlled.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-4

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, after being informed that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, it is configured to be able to execute a suggestion effect that suggests which one of a plurality of advantageous states is controlled There is. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that the ratio of which advantageous state is controlled (for example, the ratio that is a probable big hit) varies depending on the type of suggestion effect (for example, re-lottery effect). .

JP 2010-193918 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has the same advantageous state (that is, “15R uncertain variation” and “15R uncertain variation”) when any kind of suggestion effect is executed. For this reason, the production effect cannot be enhanced sufficiently.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled in a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, big hits) advantageous to the player and controlled to the advantageous state. Is notified (for example, after a combination of decorative symbols indicating that it will be a big hit) is displayed, for example, a suggestion effect that suggests which one of the plurality of advantageous states is controlled (for example, , A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a re-lottery effect suggesting which jackpot type will be a big hit), and the suggestion effect execution means includes a plurality of types including a first advantageous state (for example, 8R probability variation big hit) A first suggestion effect (for example, a redrawing effect of the second effect pattern) that suggests which one of the advantageous states is controlled, and a second advantageous state that is different from the first advantageous state (for example, 2R) Certainty ) And a second suggestion effect (for example, a re-lottery effect of the third effect pattern) that suggests which of the plurality of advantageous states is controlled. It is possible.
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the advantages differ between the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state (for example, the 8R probability variation big hit has a higher advantage than the 2R probability variation big hit. FIG. E) see).
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the gaming machine is controllable to a third advantageous state (for example, 16R probability variation big hit) having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The suggestion effect execution means can execute the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect that can be suggested to be controlled to the third advantageous state (for example, redrawing the second effect pattern and the third effect pattern). Production. See FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C)).
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the suggestion effect execution means is controlled to the third advantageous state depending on which of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect so that the ratio is different (for example, when the re-lottery effect of the third effect pattern is executed, the 16R probability variation big hit is more than when the re-lottery effect of the second effect pattern is executed. (See FIG. 8D (D)).
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the suggestion effect execution means performs an effect execution mode (for example, super reach) that is executed before being notified that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state. The suggestion effect can be executed so that the ratio of which one of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is executed differs depending on which of A and Super Reach B is executed (FIG. 8-4). (See B) and (C)).
According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the gaming machine performs variable display, the performance period is different between the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, and the suggestion effect executing means is Depending on the variable display pattern, either the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect may be executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the process related to the suggestion effect.

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 explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is a flowchart which shows a re-lottery effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a re-lottery effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the re-lottery production | presentation by a 1st production pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of the re-lottery production by a 2nd production pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of the re-lottery production by a 3rd production pattern.

(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 and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (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 tilting position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting point). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period 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 process, 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 receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 027IW)
Next, the feature unit 027IW will be described. In this feature section 027IW, multiple types of jackpots with different degrees of advantage are provided, and after being informed that the jackpot will be a big win, a re-lottery effect that suggests which of the multiple types of jackpot will be a big win Configured to be executable. Hereinafter, a configuration and processing mainly related to the re-lottery effect will be described.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of a big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with a random number for hit determination is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) big hit determination table used in a normal state (non-probability changing state) and a probabilistic change big hit determination table used in a probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8-1 (A) is set in the non-probability change big hit determination table, and the value shown in the right column of FIG. 8-1 (A) is set in the probability change big hit determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 8-1 (A) is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) are explanatory views showing a small hit determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-1 (B) shows a small hit determination table for the first special symbol used when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. FIG. 8-1 (C) shows a small hit determination table for the second special symbol used when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with a hit determination random number is set. The numerical values described in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) are small hit determination values.

  In the feature unit 027IW, the CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the random number for hit determination. In the special symbol normal processing in step S110, the hit determination is performed. When the random number for use matches one of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), it is determined that the special symbol will be a big hit, and the hit determination random numbers are shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C). If it matches any of the small hit determination values shown, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of jackpot, and in the probability variation state (high probability state), compared to the normal state (non-probability variation state), the jackpot The probability of becoming 10 times. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C) indicate the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Also, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether or not to make the stop symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B a small hit symbol? It also means deciding whether or not.

  FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the big hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol, the big hit type is determined based on the random number for determining the hit type as “16R probability variable big hit”, “8R probability variable big hit”, “2R This table is referred to in order to decide either “probable big hit” or “2R normal big hit”. In the feature unit 027IW, the CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the hit type determination random number. In the special symbol normal process of step S110, the hit type determination random number Is matched with one of the jackpot type determination values shown in FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E), it is determined to be the matched jackpot type. Hereinafter, “16R probability variation big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” are collectively referred to simply as a probability variation big hit. The “2R normal big hit” is also simply referred to as a normal big hit.

  The “16R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a 16-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a probability changing state (high probability and high base state in this example) after the big hit gaming state ends. Further, the “8R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to an eight-round big hit gaming state and is shifted to a probability changing state (in this example, a high probability and high base state) after the big hit gaming state ends. In addition, the “2R probability variation big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a positive change state (high probability and high base state in this example) after the big hit gaming state ends. The “2R normal big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a two-round big hit gaming state and shifts to a normal state (low probability and low base state in this example) after the big hit gaming state ends.

  In this feature part 027IW, the big prize opening is kept open until a predetermined period (30 seconds in this example) elapses or a predetermined number (10 in this example) of game balls wins in each round of the big hit game. It is controlled and it is possible to win up to 10 big winning openings per round. For example, in the case of “2R probability variation big hit” and “2R normal big hit”, the short period (1.8 seconds in this example) in each round of the big hit game is not limited to the configuration of the feature unit 027IW. Only the large winning opening may be controlled to be in an open state, and the number of winning prizes that can be won in each round may be about 2 to 3.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1 (D), in the feature portion 027IW, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is determined as “16R probability variation big hit” with a probability of 1%, and the probability of 44% Is determined to be “8R probability variation big hit”, and “2R normal big hit” is determined with a probability of 55%. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), in the feature portion 027IW, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined as “16R probability variation big hit” with a probability of 65%, and 25% “8R probability variation jackpot” is determined with a probability of 10%, and “2R probability variation jackpot” is determined with a probability of 10%. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 (D) and (E), in the feature portion 027IW, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed more than when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. The probability of being determined for the probability variation jackpot is high, and the probability of being determined to be the “16R probability variation jackpot” having the highest advantage is also increased. Even in such a configuration, the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed in the probability variation state in which the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed (in this example, the high base state is controlled simultaneously with the high probability state). The player becomes more advantageous than the normal state (non-probability change state).

  In this feature portion 027IW, a V winning area is provided in the big winning opening, and a V winning switch capable of detecting a gaming ball that has passed through the V winning area is provided. If the game is passed, it is controlled to a probable change state (high probability and high base state) after the big hit game is finished, and if the game ball does not pass the V winning area, the normal state (low probability and low base is given). State). In addition, a sorting member is provided above the V winning area, and a game ball enters the V winning area by controlling the sorting member to a retracted position (position where the V area can be entered) by a solenoid for the V winning area door. It becomes a possible open state (also referred to as an open state), and it becomes a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter the V winning area by controlling to the advance position (position where the V area cannot be entered). The feature unit 027IW is configured such that the control pattern of the sorting member is determined according to the jackpot type. That is, the easiness of entering the V winning area (or whether or not entry is possible) varies depending on the type of jackpot. For example, in the probability variation big hit, in the first round which is the probability variation determination round, the sorting member is moved to the retreat position (the V region entry possible position based on the fact that the second winning entry into the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. ) And the state is maintained until the end of the first round (that is, the game ball that has won the big winning opening will pass the V winning area). On the other hand, in the case of a normal big hit, the sorting member 84A is displaced to the reverse position (position where the V area can be entered) based on the fact that the second winning in the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 in the first round. The sorting member 84A is controlled to move to the advance position (position where the V area cannot be entered) after 40 ms has elapsed (that is, the game ball does not substantially pass through the V winning area).

  FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol and a decorative symbol used in the feature unit 027IW. EXT shown in FIG. 8-2 is data of the second byte of the effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern. In the feature unit 027IW, in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation is determined using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on a pre-determined result whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining one of a plurality of patterns is executed.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 8B, eight types of first variation patterns # 01 to # 08 for special symbols and decorative symbols are used. In the feature unit 027IW, a common variation pattern is used for the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. A variation pattern of the decorative design corresponding to the first special symbol, and a variation pattern of the decorative design corresponding to the second special symbol and the second special symbol may be provided. Further, for example, a variation pattern that is used only in the case of the variation display of the second special symbol may be provided.

  In the feature unit 027IW, when executing the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol in which the variation display result is out of place, the first variation pattern table shown in FIG. And determined to be one of the variation patterns # 02 to # 05. Further, in a high base state or a state in which a predetermined number or more (for example, 3 or more) of reserved memories are stored, the variation display of the first special symbol or the variation display of the second special symbol in which the variation display result is lost. In the case of execution, the variation pattern # 01 is determined instead of the variation pattern # 02.

  In addition, when executing the fluctuation display of the first special symbol or the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in which the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the second fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. One of patterns # 06 to # 08 is determined.

  In the feature unit 027IW, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern # 06 that becomes a big hit after the normal reach is executed, the fluctuation pattern # 07 that becomes a big hit after the super reach A is executed, and the super reach B The variation pattern # 08, which is a big hit after is executed, is configured to be selected at the same rate, but is not limited to such a configuration and may be selected at a different rate. For example, the ratio of the variation pattern to be selected may vary depending on the type of jackpot, and the proportion of the variation pattern to be selected varies depending on the gaming state (for example, whether or not the probability variation state). Alternatively, the ratio of the variation pattern to be selected may be different between the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means in the feature unit 027IW will be described.

  FIG. 8C is a flowchart of a re-lottery effect setting process for making settings related to the re-lottery effect. The re-lottery effect setting process is a process performed as a part of the variable display start setting process (S171) in FIG. When the re-lottery effect setting process is determined in the re-lottery effect setting process, in the variable display start setting process (S171), an effect control pattern reflecting the determination result (control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) Is set).

  In the re-lottery effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the display result is a big hit (step 027 IWS001). In step 027 IWS001, it is possible to confirm whether or not the display result is a jackpot by referring to an effect control command that can specify the display result (including the jackpot type) of the special figure game transmitted from the main board 11. it can.

  If the display result is not a big hit, the processing is terminated as it is, and if the display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display to be started is accompanied by super reach. Is confirmed (step 027IWS002). In step 027 IWS002, it is possible to confirm whether or not the variation pattern is accompanied by super reach by referring to the effect control command that can identify the variation pattern transmitted from the main board 11.

  If the variation pattern does not involve super reach, the process is terminated as it is. If the variation pattern involves super reach, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special figure game to be started is the second special figure. It is confirmed whether or not it is a game (step 027 IWS003). In step 027IWS003, refer to whether or not an effect control command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the second special symbol variation display is started (or the first special symbol variation display is started). Thus, it can be confirmed whether or not it is the second special figure game.

  When the special figure game to be started is not the second special figure game (that is, when it is the first special figure game), the effect control CPU 120 uses the first re-lottery effect pattern determination table to re-draw the lottery effect pattern. Is determined (step 027IWS003). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined re-lottery effect pattern and ends the process.

  When the special figure game to be started is the second special figure game, if the super reach type is super reach A (N in step 027 IWS004), the effect control CPU 120 determines the second re-lottery effect pattern determination table. Is used to determine the re-lottery effect pattern (step 027IWS006), and if the type of super reach is super reach B (Y of step 027IWS004), the re-lottery effect pattern is determined using the third re-lottery effect pattern determination table. (Step 027 IWS005). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined re-lottery effect pattern and ends the process.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the re-lottery effect pattern determination table. The first re-lottery effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) is used when the game is the first special drawing game, and the second re-lottery effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) is The second special drawing game is used when the type of super reach is super reach A, and the third re-lottery effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8C is the second special figure game. This is used when the type of super reach is super reach B.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (C), in this feature section 027IW, the re-lottery effect of four effect patterns of the first effect pattern, the second effect pattern, the third effect pattern, and the fourth effect pattern. Can be executed. The first performance pattern suggests that any of 16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 2R normal big hit will be suggested, and the second performance pattern will be one of 16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 2R probability big hit. This suggests that the third performance pattern is either 16R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, and the fourth performance pattern is either 16R probability variation jackpot or 8R probability variation jackpot. It suggests that.

  In this way, in this feature unit 027IW, the suggested lottery type is different depending on the re-lottery effect production pattern, so that the re-lottery effect can be varied and the effect of the production is enhanced. be able to.

  8-4 (A) to (C), the second effect pattern suggests that either the 16R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit is suggested, and the third effect pattern is , 16R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot may be suggested.

  In this feature part 027IW, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), in the case of the first special figure game, the first effect pattern is determined at a rate of 100%, but FIG. 8-4 (B), As shown to (C), when it is a 2nd special figure game, it is comprised so that it may be determined in any one of a 2nd-4th production pattern by a different ratio according to jackpot type.

  Here, in the second special figure game, the ratio determined for each big hit type at the big hit is 65% for “16R probability variation big hit”, 25% for “8R probability variation big hit”, and 10% for “2R probability variation big hit” ( The variation pattern of super reach A and the variation pattern of super reach B are configured to be determined at the same rate regardless of the jackpot type. In addition to such a configuration, the jackpot type is determined by selecting one of the second to fourth effect patterns according to the jackpot type as shown in FIGS. The ratio that the re-lottery effect pattern is determined to be the “second effect pattern” after being determined to be “16R probability variable big hit” is about 26% of the big hit (0.65 × (0.5 + 0.3) / 2). The ratio determined to “16R probability variation big hit” and “third effect pattern” is about 36% of the big hit (0.65 × (0.5 + 0.6) / 2). The ratio determined to “fourth effect pattern” is about 3% of the big hit (0.65 × (0 + 0.1) / 2).

  Further, the ratio that the big hit type is determined to be “8R probability variation big hit” and the re-lottery effect pattern is determined to be the “second effect pattern” is about 21% of the big hit (0.25 × (1 + 0.6) / 2) The ratio determined as “8R probability variation big hit” and “third effect pattern” is 0% of the big hit (0.25 × (0 + 0)), and is decided as “8R probability variation big hit”. Thus, the ratio determined as the “fourth effect pattern” is about 5% of the big hit (0.25 × (0 + 0.4) / 2).

  Further, the ratio that the big hit type is determined to be “2R probability variation big hit” and the re-lottery effect pattern is determined to be the “second effect pattern” is about 6% of the big hit (0.1 × (0.5 + 0. 6) / 2), the ratio determined as “2R probability variation big hit” and “second effect pattern” is about 5% of the big hit (0.1 × (0.5 + 0.4) / 2 ), The ratio determined as “2R probability variation big hit” and “fourth effect pattern” is 0% of the big hit (0.1 × (0 + 0)).

  The ratio of the re-lottery effect pattern determined as the “second effect pattern” at the time of the big hit is approximately 51%, the ratio determined as the “third effect pattern” is approximately 41%, and the “fourth effect pattern”. The ratio determined by “is about 8%.

  Then, in this feature part 027IW, the relationship between the re-lottery effect pattern and the generated jackpot type is as shown in FIG. That is, FIG. 8D (D) shows the ratio of the jackpot type to be controlled as a result of the re-lottery effect executed by each effect pattern.

  Specifically, when the redrawing effect of “second effect pattern” is executed, it becomes “16R probability variation big hit” at a rate of about 50% (0.26 / 0.51), and a rate of about 39% (0.21 / 0.51) becomes “8R probability variation big hit”, and it becomes “2R probability variation big hit” at a ratio of about 11% (0.06 / 0.51). Further, when the re-drawing effect of the “third effect pattern” is executed, it becomes “16R probability variation big hit” at a rate of about 89% (0.36 / 0.41), and a rate of about 11% (0. 05 / 0.41), “2R probability variation big hit”. Further, when the re-drawing effect of the “fourth effect pattern” is executed, it becomes “16R probability variation big hit” at a rate of about 39% (0.03 / 0.08), and a rate of about 61% (0. 05 / 0.08), “8R probable big hit”.

  As described above, in the feature unit 027IW, the ratio of which jackpot type is selected can be varied according to the effect pattern of the re-lottery effect, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this feature 027IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), the variation pattern with super reach A is different from the variation pattern with super reach B. It is configured to be determined as one of the second to fourth effect patterns depending on the ratio. With such a configuration, it is possible to vary the proportion of which effect pattern re-drawing effect is executed, depending on the aspect of the effect before being notified that it is a big hit, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. .

  In the feature unit 027IW, the variation pattern of the super reach A and the variation pattern of the super reach B are configured to be determined at the same rate regardless of the big hit type. It may be configured to be determined at a different rate. For example, at the time of 16R probability variation big hit, the ratio determined to the fluctuation pattern of super reach B may be higher than the fluctuation pattern of super reach A. By comprising in this way, the relevance with the kind of super reach, the production pattern of a re-lottery effect, and the jackpot type can be improved more.

  Further, in this feature unit 027IW, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C), the fourth effect pattern is configured to be determined only when it is a variation pattern with super reach B. Yes. With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the aspect of the effect before being notified of the big hit, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  The feature unit 027IW is configured such that the redrawable effect pattern that can be determined is different between the first special figure game and the second special figure game. Not limited to, for example, the redrawable rendition effect pattern that can be determined differs depending on whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state (that is, the high base state) and the normal state (that is, the low base state). It may be configured as follows.

  In this feature part 027IW, the production periods of the respective re-lottery production patterns are the same. Therefore, for any variation pattern of variation pattern # 07 with super reach A and variation pattern # 08 with super reach B, the re-lottery effect of each re-lottery effect pattern is performed at the common timing during the variation display. Can be executed.

  In addition, you may make it the production period of each re-lottery production pattern differ not only in the structure of this characteristic part 027IW. In this case, the variation pattern and the re-lottery effect pattern may correspond one-on-one. For example, in the case of variation pattern # 07 with super reach A, the redrawing effect of the second effect pattern is executed, and in the case of variation pattern # 08 with super reach B, the redrawing effect of the third effect pattern is performed. May be executed. By comprising in this way, the process regarding a re-lottery effect can be simplified.

  In addition, the feature unit 027IW is configured to be able to execute a re-lottery effect for any jackpot type. For example, in the case of a jackpot type having the highest advantage, the re-lottery effect is not executed. You may do it. In this case, a dedicated variation pattern that does not execute the re-lottery effect (for example, a variation pattern in which a premium effect with 16R probability variation big hit determination is executed) may be provided, and the variation pattern is also used as another big hit. Then, instead of the re-lottery effect, another effect may be executed.

  In addition, in the feature unit 027IW, when a specific variation pattern (that is, a variation pattern with super reach) is used, a re-lottery effect is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. You may comprise so that there may be a case where an effect is performed and a case where an effect is not performed. Also, in this case, the jackpot type first notified is the jackpot type with the lower degree of advantage (that is, the jackpot type indicated by the combination of the decorative symbols in the swing display before the fixed stop display is more advantageous. You may make it easy to perform a re-lottery effect so that it is a thing with a low degree.

  In addition, the feature unit 027IW is configured to execute a re-lottery effect corresponding to a specific variation pattern (that is, a variation pattern with super reach), but is not limited to such a configuration. The presence / absence of the performance need not correspond to the variation pattern. For example, when a specific effect is executed, a re-lottery effect corresponding to the specific effect may be executed, or when a specific effect is executed, a re-lottery corresponding to the specific effect You may make it the ratio with which an effect is performed becomes high. For example, when a story reach effect in which a predetermined story is developed is executed as a specific effect, a re-lottery effect in an effect mode corresponding to the story may be executed, or as a specific effect When an effect in which a predetermined character appears is executed, the ratio of executing the re-lottery effect in the effect mode in which the character is used may be increased. Such a configuration, for example, determines whether or not to execute a specific effect in the variable display start setting process (S171), and executes the re-lottery effect in the re-lottery effect setting process based on the determination result. This is realized by determining the presence / absence and the production mode in the case of execution.

  Next, an effect mode of the re-lottery effect executed in the feature unit 027IW will be described. First, an effect aspect of the re-lottery effect by the first effect pattern will be described. FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode of the re-lottery effect by the first effect pattern. In addition, in FIG. 8-5, a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) (4).

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), when the decorative combination (“444”) indicating a big hit is displayed on the image display device 5 after the decorative symbol variation display is performed, The re-lottery effect by the first effect pattern is started. In the states shown in FIGS. 8-5 (1) to (3), a combination of decorative symbols (“444”) indicating a big hit is displayed, but not a fixed stop display but a swing display. Strictly speaking, the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. That is, the first special figure game is being executed.

  When the re-lottery effect by the first effect pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), in order to prompt the operation of the three cards 027IW001a and the stick controller 31A that suggest which jackpot type , The character display 027IW003a and the character 027IW004 are displayed for explaining the re-lottery effect by the first effect pattern. At this time, an image for explaining the character display that may be written on the back side of the card and the jackpot type corresponding to each character display may be displayed.

  At this time, when the player tilts the stick controller 31A left and right, the cursor for selecting a card moves according to the tilt operation. When the operation valid period elapses (or when the push button 31B is pressed), as shown in FIG. 8-5 (3), the card selected by the cursor is turned over, and the 16R probability variation big hit is confirmed. A character display 027IW005a of “16R” to be displayed is displayed, and a character 027IW004 in a happy manner is displayed. In addition, in the re-lottery effect by the first effect pattern, it is possible for the player to select a card, but no matter which card is selected, the character display displayed when the selected card is turned over is This corresponds to the jackpot type determined in advance. Specifically, a character display of “8R” is displayed when the previously determined jackpot type is 8R probability variable jackpot, and a character display of “2R” is displayed when the jackpot type is 2R normal jackpot. In addition, when the 2R normal big hit is low, the character 027IW004 is displayed in a sad state instead of a happy state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (4), the combination of the decorative symbols is changed from “444” to “777”, and the fixed stop display is performed. In this example, the combination of decorative pattern “777” corresponds to 16R probability variation big hit, and if it is 8R probability variation big hit or 2R normal big hit, the combination of decorative symbols remains “444”.

  In the redraw lottery effect by the first effect pattern, which is different from the second effect pattern and the third effect pattern, which will be described later, the three cards 027IW001a are displayed, so that the 16R probability variable big hit, the 8R probability variable big hit and the 2R normal big hit are displayed. It will be suggested that either.

  Next, an effect mode of the re-lottery effect by the second effect pattern will be described. 8-6 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the re-lottery effect by a 2nd production pattern. In addition, in FIG. 8-6, a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) (4).

  As shown in FIG. 8-6 (1), when a decorative symbol combination (“444”) indicating a big hit is displayed on the image display device 5 after the decorative symbol variation display is performed, The re-lottery effect by the second effect pattern is started. In the states shown in FIGS. 8-6 (1) to (3), a combination of decorative symbols (“444”) indicating that it is a big hit is displayed, but not a fixed stop display but a rocking display. Strictly speaking, the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. That is, the second special figure game is being executed.

  When the second lottery effect by the second effect pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (2), an operation for prompting the operation of the treasure box 027IW001b and the push button 31B indicating which jackpot type is to be selected A promotion image 027IW002b, a character display 027IW003b and a character 027IW004 for displaying the re-lottery effect by the second effect pattern “open the treasure box and get a big hit!” Are displayed. At this time, an image for explaining a treasure that may be in the treasure box and a jackpot type corresponding to each treasure may be displayed.

  Here, when the player presses the push button 31B (or when the operation valid period elapses), as shown in FIG. 8-6 (3), the treasure box is opened and the treasure (example of FIG. 8-6 (3)) A character display 027IW005b indicating “8R probability variation big hit” is displayed together with the jewel. In addition, a happy character 027IW004 is displayed. In addition, in the re-lottery effect by the second effect pattern, when the pre-determined jackpot type is 16R probability variable big hit, the character display of “16R” is displayed together with a luxurious treasure, and when it is 2R probability variable big hit, with a small treasure A character display of “2R” is displayed. In the second lottery effect based on the second effect pattern, even if the 2R probability variation big hit has a lower advantage than the 16R probability variation big hit and the 8R probability variation big hit, the character 027IW004 in a pleasing manner is displayed because the probability variation big hit is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (4), the combination of the decorative symbols is “44” and the fixed stop display is performed.

  In the re-lottery effect based on the second effect pattern, the treasure box 027IW001b is displayed, which suggests that either the 16R probability variation big hit, the 8R probability variation big hit, or the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved.

  Next, an effect mode of the re-lottery effect by the third effect pattern will be described. FIGS. 8-7 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the re-lottery effect by a 3rd production pattern. In addition, in FIG. 8-7, a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) (4).

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (1), when a decorative symbol combination (“444”) indicating a big hit is displayed in the image display device 5 after the decorative symbol variation display is performed, The re-lottery effect by the third effect pattern is started. In the states shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1) to (3), a combination of decorative symbols (“444”) indicating a big hit is displayed, but not a fixed stop display but a rocking display. Strictly speaking, the decorative symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. That is, the second special figure game is being executed.

  When the re-lottery effect by the third effect pattern is started, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (2), the character display “16R if A wins!” For explaining the re-lottery effect by the third effect pattern is displayed. 027IW003c, character A027IW004a, and character B027IW004b are displayed. In the re-lottery effect by the third effect pattern, a battle effect between the character A and the character B is performed, and if the character A wins, it becomes a 16R probability variable big hit, and if the character B wins, it becomes a 2R probability variable big hit. Therefore, an image may be displayed for explaining that if the character A loses, the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved.

  Then, when the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (3), the character A wins and the character display 027IW005c indicating “16R confirmed big hit” is displayed. When the jackpot type determined in advance is 2R probability variation jackpot, the character A is defeated and a character display of “2R confirmed” indicating that it is 2R probability variation jackpot is displayed. Not only the example shown in FIG. 8-7 (3), but a relief pattern may be provided in which the character A appears to be defeated and then wins in reverse.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (4), the combination of the decorative symbols is changed from “444” to “777”, and is confirmed and stopped. In this example, the decorative symbol combination of “777” corresponds to 16R probability variation big hit, and if it is 2R probability variation big hit, the decorative symbol combination remains “444”.

  In the re-lottery effect based on the third effect pattern, it is suggested that the battle effect between the character A and the character B is performed, so that either the 16R probability variation big hit or the 2R probability variation big hit is obtained.

  In this feature section 027IW, the re-lottery effect can be executed during the variable display, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the re-lottery effect may be executed during the big hit game. Good.

  Further, the jackpot type suggested in the re-lottery effect may be made different according to the type of effect executed before being notified of the big hit. For example, when it is informed that a big hit will be made after the notice effect A is executed, the 16R probability change big hit, the 8R probability change big hit and the 2R probability change big hit that can be suggested by the second lottery effect of the second effect pattern are 16R probability change. If it is suggested that either a big hit or an 8R probability variation big hit is made, and it is informed that a big hit will be made after the notice effect B is executed, a 16R probability variable big hit that can be suggested by the redrawing effect of the second effect pattern, It may be suggested that either 8R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot is obtained.

  Further, in this feature unit 027IW, it is configured to suggest the big hit type by the re-lottery effect, but is not limited to such a configuration, for example, whether or not the re-lottery effect is to be a probable change state, It may be suggested whether or not a so-called small hit rush state is established. In addition, the configuration of the feature unit 027IW may be applied to the slot machine to suggest whether or not RT, AT, ART, or CZ is achieved by the re-lottery effect.

  As described above, the feature unit 027IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled in a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, big hits) that are advantageous to the player, and is notified that it is controlled in the advantageous state. (For example, after displaying a combination of decorative symbols indicating that it is a big hit) Suggested effects (for example, which type of big hits) suggesting which of the multiple types of advantageous states is controlled Suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a re-lottery effect that suggests whether or not a big win will be obtained, and the suggestion effect execution means includes a plurality of types of advantageous states including a first advantageous state (for example, 8R probability variation big hit). Includes a first suggestion effect (for example, a second lottery effect of the second effect pattern) that suggests which advantageous state is controlled, and a second advantageous state (for example, 2R probability variation big hit) different from the first advantageous state. In addition, it is possible to execute a second suggestion effect (for example, a re-lottery effect of the third effect pattern) that suggests which advantageous state is controlled from among a plurality of advantageous states that do not include the first advantageous state. It is configured as follows. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this feature portion 027IW, the advantages differ between the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state (for example, the 8R probability variation big hit has a higher advantage than the 2R probability variation big hit, see FIG. 8-1 (E)). You may do it. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  The feature unit 027IW is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a third advantageous state (for example, 16R probability variation big hit) having a higher advantage than the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state. The first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect that can be suggested to be controlled to the third advantageous state can be executed (for example, the redrawing effect of the second effect pattern and the third effect pattern. FIG. 8-4 (B). ), (C)). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this feature section 027IW, the suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect so that the ratio controlled to the third advantageous state differs depending on which of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is executed. (For example, when the re-lottery effect of the third effect pattern is executed, the ratio of the 16R probability variation big hit is higher than when the re-lottery effect of the second effect pattern is executed. FIG. ))). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Further, in this feature unit 027IW, the suggestion effect execution means executes an effect execution mode (for example, super reach A or super reach B) that is executed before being notified that it is controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute the suggestion effect so that the ratio of which of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is executed depends on (see FIGS. 8-4 (B) and (C)). Also good. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  The feature unit 027IW is a gaming machine that performs variable display, and the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect have different effect periods, and the suggestion effect execution means performs the first suggestion effect according to the variable display pattern. Or the second suggestion effect may be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the process related to the suggestion effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation 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 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in a variety of advantageous states advantageous to a player,
After informing that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, it is provided with a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an suggestion effect that suggests which one of a plurality of advantageous states is controlled,
The suggestion effect executing means is a first suggestion effect that suggests which one of a plurality of advantageous states including the first advantageous state is controlled, and a second advantage different from the first advantageous state. A gaming machine characterized in that it can execute a second suggestion effect that suggests which one of a plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled, including a state and not including the first advantageous state.

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