JP2019198472A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent an excessive gambling property and make it difficult for a player to feel a sense of sluggishness due to longer period at the start of the advantageous state.SOLUTION: As an advantageous state, a state can be controlled to be a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous to a player than the first advantageous state, a longer period is selected as a start time performance period of the advantageous state at higher rate in the first advantageous state than the second advantageous state, a notification performance to notify the type of executable advantageous state performance can be executed from among a plurality of types of advantageous state performances that can be executed during the advantageous state after termination of the start time performance period in the notification period being a part of the start time performance period, selection of the advantageous state performance can be received from the player, the notification period in the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period in the second advantageous state, during the notification period in the second advantageous state, the type of the executable advantageous state performance is notified in a manner that cannot be selected by the player, and notification is made in a manner that can be selected by the player as to execute any advantageous state performance, in the notification period of the first advantageous state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine in which an advantageous big hit has a higher rate of setting a fanfare period at the start of the big hit than a disadvantageous big hit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-148 A

  However, simply setting an advantageous jackpot fanfare period long may lead to a decrease in interest.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making it difficult to give a feeling of delay due to a longer period at the start of an advantageous state. .

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player,
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The first effect state is a start effect selection means for selecting a longer period as a start effect period (for example, a fanfare effect time) at the start of the advantageous state than the second advantage state ( For example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S269 of FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7),
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. A long period of time)
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R normal big hit and in the case of promotion from 6R normal big hit to 6R probability variable big hit, the notification effect is executed in a manner that the player cannot select).
In the notification period of the first advantageous state, the player is notified in a manner in which the effect during the advantageous state is to be executed after the start time period ends (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R probable big hit and 16R probable big hit, a notification effect for notifying the selected music piece is executed by accepting selection of which music to output at the time of the big hit. ).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2) It is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and after the advantageous state ends, to a special state (for example, a probability change state, a short time state, a high base state) different from the advantageous state. A controllable gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
The normal state (for example, the normal state), the special state, the advantageous state, the first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit), and the second disadvantageous for the player than the first advantageous state A gaming state control means (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to at least one of an advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit);
When controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the special state, rather than being controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the normal state (for example, the so-called first big hit) (For example, in the case of so-called big hits of consecutive Chang), the start stage effect selection means (for example, for selecting a long period at a high rate as the start stage period (for example, fanfare stage time) at the start of the advantageous state Game control microcomputer 100, step S269 of FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7),
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. A long period of time)
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R normal big hit and in the case of promotion from 6R normal big hit to 6R probability variable big hit, the notification effect is executed in a manner that the player cannot select).
In the notification period of the first advantageous state, the player is notified in a manner in which the effect during the advantageous state is to be executed after the start time period ends (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R probable big hit and 16R probable big hit, a notification effect for notifying the selected music piece is executed by accepting selection of which music to output at the time of the big hit. ).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(3) The first special identification information (for example, the first special symbol) as the special identification information (for example, the special symbol) and the second special identification information (for example, the second special identification information) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information. A special display (variable symbol) can be variably displayed, can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after the advantageous state ends, a special state (for example, a probable change state) different from the advantageous state A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in a short-time state or a high-base state)
First hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the first special identification information as first hold storage information (for example, first hold storage);
Second hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the second special identification information as second hold storage information (for example, second hold storage);
When both the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information are stored, the variable display of the second special identification information based on the second reserved storage information is changed. Variable display control means (see, for example, the game control microcomputer 100, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and FIG. 8-4) to be executed in preference to the display;
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the second reserved storage information than when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the first reserved memory information. Start effect selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S269 in FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8−) that selects a long period of time as a high ratio as the start effect period (eg, fanfare effect time) at the start of 7) and
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. A long period of time)
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R normal big hit and in the case of promotion from 6R normal big hit to 6R probability variable big hit, the notification effect is executed in a manner that the player cannot select).
In the notification period of the first advantageous state, the player is notified in a manner in which the effect during the advantageous state is to be executed after the start time period ends (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R probable big hit and 16R probable big hit, a notification effect for notifying the selected music piece is executed by accepting selection of which music to output at the time of the big hit. ).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the first advantageous state, there are more types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed than in the second advantageous state (for example, in the case of 6R normal big hit, it is possible to output the music at the big hit from three songs In the case of 16R probable big hit, you can select from 10 songs.

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Based on the increase in the number of times of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the so-called continuous number of consecutive times) when the special state is being controlled, in the first advantageous state, by the effect receiving means during the advantageous state The number of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be selected increases (for example, a selectable jackpot music is added for each consecutive channel).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
As the first advantageous state, there are a 1A advantageous state (for example, 16 round probability variation big hit) and a 1B advantageous state (for example, 6 round probability variation big hit) which is more disadvantageous for the player than the 1A advantageous state,
The notification period of the 1A advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the 1B advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. Long period.)

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The notification effect executing means, as the notification effect,
In the second advantageous state, as the effect during the advantageous state, the type of effect for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is advantageous is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. The notification effect and the round promotion effect are executed as the notification effect.) On the other hand,
In the first advantageous state, notification of the type of music that can be output as the effect during the advantageous state is executed (for example, the music selection effect is executed as the notification effect as shown in FIG. 8-17).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The start stage production period includes an advantageous state type suggestion period (for example, a jackpot type suggestion display period shown in FIG. 8-17) in which an effect suggesting the type of advantageous state is executed,
The advantageous state type suggestion period of the first advantageous state is longer than the advantageous state type suggestion period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. The jackpot type suggestion display period is longer than other jackpots.)

  According to such a configuration, the player is notified that the advantageous state is more advantageous for the player for a longer period of time. For this reason, since a player can be pleased, the interest of a game can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the 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 special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a figure which shows a fanfare time table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a figure which shows an ending time table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fanfare effect execution process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of a fanfare effect. It is a screen transition diagram showing the flow of the fanfare effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a ending effect selection 1st process and a 2nd process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after the big hit end. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect execution process. It is a screen transition diagram which shows the flow of selection of the kind of ending effect. It is a timing chart which shows an example of an ending effect. It is a screen transition diagram showing the flow of the ending effect. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the ending effect in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop start process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop end process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a figure which illustrates the presentation control command in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the sub side game stop process in the characteristic part 40F.

(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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step 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 special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When a start winning is generated, a display result (including a jackpot type) and a random value for determining a variation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination are performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 in accordance with 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). Further, the order of winning 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 the 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, a variation pattern can be selected from a plurality of variation patterns using random values for variation pattern determination based on the result of prior determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

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

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of a round in the jackpot game state and setting the jackpot to be open based on the display result being “hit”. It is. When the big prize opening is opened, 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 prize 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 completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing ends.

  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 performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

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

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

  The small hit 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”. This small hit opening process is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state and the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big winning 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 release process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The 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 is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. Moreover, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the presentation control command etc. which were transmitted from the main board | substrate 11 are performed about the control content of presentation operation | movement using various production | presentation apparatuses.

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

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

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

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined 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 the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, 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 the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that one is a ratio of “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 069F of the present embodiment)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, a problem may arise from the following viewpoints. Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine having a long jackpot with a long ending period in which a big hit ending effect is executed and a short jackpot (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-7165). In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-7165, a short ending time is selected when a probable big hit. However, when advantageous big hits occur in succession, the ending period is shortened, so the interval between the big hit and the next big hit is shortened, and the speed at which a prize ball can be acquired increases, so May become too high. The gaming machines according to inventions 069F to 071F that solve such problems are proposed below.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine in which an advantageous big hit has a higher rate of setting a fanfare period at the start of a big hit than an unfavorable big hit (see, for example, JP-A-2014-148). However, simply setting an advantageous jackpot fanfare period long may lead to a decrease in interest. The gaming machines according to Inventions 073F and 074F that solve such problems are proposed below. In the following, the features of the gaming machines according to Inventions 069F to 071F, Invention 073F, and Invention 074F are represented as a feature portion 069F. The feature unit 069F is applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above.

  FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Hereinafter, description of the configuration common to FIG. 1 will not be repeated.

  The game area 2 formed on the board surface of the game board includes a left game area 2A on the left side of the top of the image display device 5 and a right game area 2B on the right side. If the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, are separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 or the array PL of nails in the game area 2. Good. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 2 is guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, for example, it is guided along the array PL of nails. The guidance to the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, is impossible or difficult.

  In the left game area 2A, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided. For example, the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A is provided below the center of the image display device 5. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. As described above, the left game area 2A is provided with the normal winning ball device 6A that forms the first start winning opening through which the gaming ball can always enter.

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is provided. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state that is a vertical position and an open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, and the game ball is not closed through the second starting winning hole. Put it in a state. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can pass through the second starting winning opening. Leave it open. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the right game area 2B has a normal variable that can be changed between a first variable state in which the game ball can pass through the second start winning opening and a second variable state in which the game ball cannot pass or is difficult to pass. A winning ball device 6B is provided.

  The game balls guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, by the arrangement of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, etc. in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are the second game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B provided in the right game area 2B. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass.

  The game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, when a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the first reserved memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B and the second reserved memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, The condition is met. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  Two special variable winning ball devices are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes an upper large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening door shown in FIG. 8-2, and is opened and closed by the upper winning opening door. Form a top prize opening that will change. As an example, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the upper large winning opening door solenoid 82A is in the off state, the upper large winning opening door closes the upper large winning opening. On the other hand, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the upper large winning opening door solenoid 82A is in the on state, the upper large winning opening door opens the upper large winning opening. The game ball that has entered the upper special winning opening formed in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, the upper special winning opening switch 23A shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening have the same door shape, but the shapes of the two large winning prize openings may be different. For example, either one may be an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a closed state and an open state, as in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and is stored in the game area 2 It is good also as a winning opening which changes into the state which protruded from.

  The lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a lower large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a lower large winning opening door solenoid 82B shown in FIG. 8-2, and is opened and closed by the lower large winning opening door. Form a lower prize opening that changes to As an example, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the off state, the lower large prize opening door closes the lower large prize opening. On the other hand, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door opens the lower great prize opening. The game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the lower special variable prize ball apparatus 7B is detected by, for example, the lower major prize opening switch 23B shown in FIG.

  A large number of game balls are paid out as prize balls when the game balls pass through the upper large prize opening formed by the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the lower large prize opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In other words, the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is in a first state advantageous to the player by opening the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door. On the other hand, the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is in a second state that is disadvantageous for the player by closing the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a second state which is disadvantageous for the player by closing the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the upper and lower prize openings, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball is difficult to pass through the upper and lower prize openings. A state may be provided.

  Inside the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, there is provided a discharge path through which game balls that have entered the upper large winning hole opened by the upper large prize opening door are discharged from the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A. Yes. The game ball discharged from the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is detected by the first discharge switch 24C installed in the discharge path.

  Inside the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, a game ball that has entered the lower major winning opening opened by the lower major winning opening door passes through or does not pass through a predetermined probability changing area. A guide path that guides to a discharge path for discharging from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is provided. A game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B first passes through a path provided with a lower large prize opening switch 23B for detecting a winning game ball, and then a guide path to a probability variation area and a probability variation. It is guided to a branch point to a guide route that leads to the discharge route without passing through the area. When the game ball guided to the branch point flows down the guide path to the probability change area, the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A, so that the probability change control condition for changing to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game state is satisfied. To establish. That is, based on the fact that the installation area of the probability variation area switch 24A is a probability variation area and the game ball has passed through the probability variation area, a predetermined probability variation control condition can be established. Since the probability variation area is inside the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, only game balls that have won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B can pass through.

  The probability variation area is changed between an open state in which the game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the probability variation area lid driven by the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid. As an example, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is in the OFF state, the probability variation region lid moves to a position where the probability variation region is blocked, and the probability variation region is closed. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is in the ON state, the probability variation area lid moves to a position where the probability variation area is not blocked, and the probability variation area is opened. The game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the closed state does not pass through the probability variation area and is discharged as it is from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In this case, the game ball is detected by the second discharge switch 24B installed in the common discharge path. On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the open state passes through the probability variation area and is detected by the probability variation area switch 24A installed in the probability variation area. Then, the game ball that has passed through the probability variation area is discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. When the game ball that has won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation region switch 24A is controlled to the probability variation state based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the probability variation region. For this reason, the rate at which the game ball is won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the rate at which the probability variation area lid is in the allowable position and the timing thereof are adjusted to suitably set the proportion to be controlled in the probability variation state. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, at least the vicinity of the probability variation area in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is configured to be visible to the player. Therefore, it is possible for the player to check whether or not the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B has passed through the probability variation area.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A in the left game area 2A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result, the first start condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied by the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state, the special game using the first special game by the first special symbol display device 4A. Is started.

  When the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the right game area 2B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 8-2. Thus, the second start condition is established. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal game state different from the probability change state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the second variable state, so that it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to pass through the second start winning opening. . Therefore, the special figure game using the second special figure is not started. Therefore, in the normal game state that is not yet controlled to the certainty change state, the player guides the game ball to the left game area 2A and uses the first special game based on the first special figure based on the winning in the first starting winning opening. The start of the game and the “big hit” of the special figure game. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result of “big hit” is derived as a result of the special figure game using the first special figure, the game ball enters the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B in a specific round. Further, it is possible to pass through the probability variation region. When the game ball passes through the probability variation area, a probability variation confirmation flag is set, and the transition to the special game state controlled to the probability variation state is confirmed. Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability variable state is controlled, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state, and the gaming ball can pass through the second starting winning hole. In the present embodiment, the second special game is more advantageous than the first special game. Therefore, the player guides the game ball to the right game area 2A, starts the special figure game using the second special figure based on the winning at the second start winning opening, Will be aimed at. According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with various gaming experiences that change according to the gaming state.

  In the big hit game state, the upper large prize opening or the lower big prize opening is in an open state, and the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A or the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period, or the period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the upper or lower prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the upper or lower prize opening is continued. A round game to be opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are closed, and winning balls are difficult or impossible to be generated. When a game ball enters the upper university winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the upper university winning opening switch 23A, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out each time the game ball is detected. When a game ball enters the lower major prize opening, the lower major prize opening switch 23B detects the winning ball, and similarly, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, based on the fact that a predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability display may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than the normal state. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control condition is that the probability variation region switch 24A detects the passage of the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B from the lower major prize opening to the probability variation region. This probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined number of variable displays are executed. That is, the end of the predetermined number of variable displays is a probability change end condition.

  In the probability changing state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B that is in the second variable state in the normal state is changed into the first variable state in which the game ball can pass through the second starting winning opening and the second variable state in which it cannot. Change. In this way, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state is referred to as electric chew release control. In the present embodiment, the second special figure game started based on the game ball passing through the second start winning opening is started based on passing through the first start winning opening that can pass even in the normal state. This is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure game. Therefore, the probability variation state in which the electric chew release control is executed is a special game state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal state.

  Note that when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the electric chew release control may not be performed. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the upper limit time for the upper big prize opening and the lower big prize opening to be open in the big hit gaming state is short, and the round in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to pass A game is executed, and after the big hit game state is finished, the game may be controlled to a certain change state. In such a case, the jackpot type is also referred to as “surprise”. And when the electric display release control is not performed, if the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` surprise '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, The electric chew release control may not be performed.

  The game balls used as game media in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the score recording information given corresponding to the number of the balls have valuable values that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity. I just need it. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. The rate at which the more advantageous jackpot gaming state is selected in the case of a big hit becomes the first rate higher than the second rate, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the second It may include a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such as a first round number that is greater than the number of rounds and a first probability that the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability. .

  In this embodiment, a round game of the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type is executed. Among these, when the number of executions of the round game becomes “3” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower major prize opening opened is executed, and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is advantageous to the player. The first state is entered. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “3” as the specific number of times, a round game is executed with the upper prize opening opened, and the first special variable winning ball device 7A is advantageous for the player. It becomes a state. In the round game executed for the third time, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state, and the game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B can pass through the probability changing area. Also called probabilistic open round game. On the other hand, a round game in which the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A other than the third time is in the first state is also referred to as a normal open round game. In addition, a big hit game state executed based on one “big hit” with one round game being executed as one round includes a plurality of rounds. Among these, the round in which the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B executed in the third time is in an open state is expressed as a lower open round. The other round in which the upper special variable prize-winning device 7A is in an open state is expressed as an upper open round. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the round game with the operating time of the lower big prize opening door and the upper big prize A plurality of round games including a round game with a door operating time are executed.

  In the present embodiment, as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the number of executions of the round game is “3” as the specific number of times. When there is, there are a plurality of types of jackpot types with different upper time limits for opening the lower prize winning opening. As an example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to “first big hit gaming state” set to 52 milliseconds. When the big hit type is “second big hit” or “third big hit”, the big hit gaming state is set such that the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is longer than the first big hit. In the first big hit game state, since the control time for the open state is as short as 52 milliseconds, the rate at which the game ball can actually enter the lower big prize opening and enter the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is low. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the probability that the game ball will pass through the lower big prize opening is low, and the probability change control condition for entering the probability change state after the big hit game state is difficult to be established. On the other hand, in the second big hit or third big hit game state, the game is released for about 29 seconds. Therefore, if the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B where the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is installed, a high percentage of the game balls Can enter the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Therefore, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state is likely to be satisfied.

  Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined, for example, at a predetermined rate in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game. When a game ball enters the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, not only a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, but also depending on the position of the probability variation region lid, the game ball passes through the probability variation region, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. The probability is controlled to a probability variation state higher than the non-probability variation state. Therefore, the second big hit and third big hit gaming states are more advantageous to the player than the first big hit gaming state. Further, the third big hit game state is more advantageous to the player than the second big hit game state from the viewpoint that a lot of prize balls are paid out in the upper open round. The second big hit is more advantageous to the player than the first big hit from the viewpoint of paying out the winning ball and establishment of the probability variation control condition.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display is displayed. Various processes are selected in order to perform control of display operation in the device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the upper special variable winning ball device 7A and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B according to predetermined procedures. Executed.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a probability variation area solenoid control process for controlling the position of the probability variation area lid and the validity / invalidity of the probability variation area. In the probability variation area solenoid control process, the CPU 103 controls the opening / closing of the probability variation area lid based on the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 being set to “1” in the big hit gaming state. Then, the effective / invalid switching control of the probability variation area is executed. For example, opening / closing of the probability variation area lid and switching between valid / invalid of the probability variation area are executed based on the probability variation solenoid pattern table. The probability variation solenoid pattern table may be a table in which the timing for switching the open / close state of the probability variation area lid and the timing for switching the validity variation area valid / invalid are associated with the elapsed time from the round start in the round game. Alternatively, when the lower large winning opening is linked with the opening and closing of the lower large winning opening, the probability variation area may be opened and the certain variation area may be validated. On the other hand, when the lower prize winning opening is in a closed state, the probability variation region may be closed and the probability variation region may be invalidated. In the probability variation area solenoid control process, a usage pattern is selected from a plurality of probability variation solenoid pattern tables stored in the ROM 101 according to the big hit type and the number of rounds of the round game to be executed. Based on the selected usage pattern, the probability variation area detection valid flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated. Further, by updating the probability variation region solenoid buffer set in a predetermined region of the RAM 102 according to the read solenoid output designation data value, the probability variation region lid solenoid 82C is turned on / off according to the solenoid output designation data. To control. That is, the position of the probability variation area lid is controlled. The probability variation area solenoid buffer is an output buffer for outputting a control signal for designating ON / OFF to the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid, and in the command control processing according to the value stored in the buffer, the probability variation area solenoid buffer is output. A control signal is output to the region lid solenoid 82C.

  FIG. 8C is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S25 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Select and execute. Of the description of these processes, the same description as that described in FIG. 7 will not be repeated.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., in the big hit game state, the execution of the round game corresponding to the big hit type is started and the upper big prize winning hole or the lower big prize winning hole is set. A process for performing setting for setting the open state is included. In this embodiment, in the big hit release pre-processing, it is determined whether or not the round game to be started is a probability variable open round in which the lower big prize opening is in an open state. Further, a process of setting the probability variation region solenoid control code to 1 is further included as common control data that supports the start of the position control of the probability variation region lid and the start of the validity variation control invalidity control. In addition, a process for updating the solenoid output data table is further included in accordance with the special winning opening to be opened. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This big hit opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the upper big prize opening switch 23A or the lower big prize opening switch 23B. Based on the number of game balls detected by the above, a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the upper prize winning port or the lower prize winning port from the open state to the closed state is included. In the big hit opening process, the lower big prize opening detection process is further executed in the probability variation open round. Note that the lower special winning opening detection process is based on the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. A process for counting game balls in the device 7B, a process for determining whether or not the passage of the game ball to the probability variation area is detected, and a probability variation confirmation flag when the passage of the probability variation area is detected when the probability variation area is valid. Includes set processing. When the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. In this embodiment, when the round game is finished, regardless of whether the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in a closed state, The process of closing the winning opening is executed together. For this reason, it is not necessary to perform processing for determining whether an upper prize winning opening or a lower prize winning opening is to be closed. In addition, it is easy to change the design because it is only necessary to delete or add the process of making the closed state, even if the number of the big winning mouths to be used is reduced or increased.

  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 game in which the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in the open state has reached the predetermined upper limit number, or the upper limit number has not been reached. In this case, a process of waiting until the next round game is started is included. In the present embodiment, in the post-hit opening post-processing, the above-described lower big prize opening detecting process is further executed in the probability variation open round. Further, the processing after the big round is released further includes processing for allowing execution of the control after the round being executed based on the number of game balls in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B counted by the big winning opening detection processing. included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the round game execution count reaches the upper limit count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability changing state and the time-saving state corresponding to the success or failure of the probability changing control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability changing state or the short time state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S110 of FIG. 8-3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8-4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

  Following the processing of step S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold storage unit 151B is shifted up by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. do it. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

  Following the processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry (step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit” depending on whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed. As long as it is assigned to the determination result of either “losing” or “losing”. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 8-5 shows a determination example in the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state. Therefore, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and in the big hit gaming state than in the normal state in which probability variation control is not performed. That is, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in which the probability variation control is not performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; YES), for example, a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S240). S241), the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be determined according to the variable special figure designation buffer value or the like. Just do it. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the fluctuation random number buffer.

  FIG. 8-5 (B) shows an example of determination in the process of step S242. In this determination example, depending on whether the special symbol that is variably displayed in the special symbol game in which the start condition is satisfied is the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied. ing. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the determination example shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined to be either “first big hit” or “second big hit”. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is determined only to “third big hit”. That is, the big hit types are determined as “first big hit” and “second big hit” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. The jackpot type is determined as “third jackpot” only when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart.

  In this embodiment, a round game with the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type is executed, and the lower big prize opening is opened in a predetermined probability variable open round in the jackpot game state. In the normal open round, the upper prize winning opening is set to the open state. Here, when the jackpot type is “2nd jackpot” and “3rd jackpot”, the lower jackpot is lower than the case where the jackpot type is “1st jackpot” in the predetermined probability change round in the jackpot game state. The upper limit time for the open state becomes longer, and the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is easily satisfied. By determining the jackpot type according to the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot game is higher in the ratio than when the special chart is the first special chart. A probability variation control condition for establishing a probability variation state after the state ends is established. That is, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the second special figure game, the probability variation control condition is more easily established than when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the first special figure game.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, since the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is as short as 52 milliseconds, the proportion of game balls entering the lower big prize opening is very high. Low. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is very low. On the other hand, in the case of “second big hit” and “third big hit”, since the upper limit time is 29 seconds, the probability that a game ball will enter the lower big prize opening is high. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is high. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is “big hit” in the probability variation state, the “second jackpot” or “third jackpot” is determined, so that the special game controlled from the normal gaming state to the probability variation state While the ratio of the state is lowered, the setting can be made such that the “big hit” continues at a high ratio once it is controlled to the probability variation state. As for “second big hit”, the probability that the probability variation control condition is satisfied is higher than “first big hit” in the same way as “third big hit”, but the number of rounds is smaller than the third big hit. The number of balls paid out as prize balls based on “

  Specifically, in the special figure game using the first special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the first big hit is given at a predetermined rate, and the “big hit” is based on the “big hit”. In the big hit gaming state controlled in this way, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, the state shifts to a normal gaming state that is not controlled in the probability varying state. On the other hand, in the special game using the first special figure, when “second big hit” is obtained, the probability variation control condition is established at a high rate in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, and the big hit game After the state is finished, the game state is controlled to a special game state that is controlled to a probability change state. In the special game state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to be in an open state, and a special game using the second special game can be started. In the special figure game using the second special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is always “third big hit”, so the probability change state is again controlled with high probability after the big hit. For this reason, the “big hit” and the probability variation state continue continuously until the probability variation end condition is satisfied when all the special-number games in the probability variation state become “lost”. According to such a configuration, in the first special figure game executed in the normal gaming state, the ratio of the big hit type of “second big hit” is reduced, while the variable display result of “second big hit” is temporarily reduced. After the derivation, the probability that the probability variation state and the “big hit” continuously increase becomes high, so that it is possible to provide a sharp and exciting gaming experience.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). In the processing of step S243, for example, if the big hit type is stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the big hit type in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the big hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. Good.

  When it is determined in step S240 that it is not “big hit” (step S240; NO), after executing the process of step S243, the result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S244). As an example, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be set as a confirmed special symbol. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the symbol “5” or “9” is used, and when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the symbol “3” is used. In the case of “3 big hits”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “7” is set as the confirmed symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 8C is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for designating demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine whether or not. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S113 of FIG. 8-3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 8-6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. (Step S261). The special figure fixed display flag is set to an on state in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; NO), a setting for deriving and displaying a fixed special symbol is performed (step S262), and a command transmission setting at the time of symbol confirmation is set. This is performed (step S263). For example, an effect control command prepared in advance as a symbol confirmation command is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, a predetermined time is set as the special figure display time (step S264). After the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, the special symbol process flag is not updated, so that the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S261 (step S261; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S266). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S266; NO), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and waits until the special figure fixed display time elapses.

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; YES), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then whether or not the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S268). If the big hit flag is on (step S268; YES), the fanfare effect time corresponding to the big hit type is set (step S269).

  FIG. 8-7 is a diagram illustrating a fanfare time table. Referring to FIG. 8-7, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A) and 8-7 (B), when the big hit occurs in the low base state, the big hit occurs in the high base state. The fanfare production time is set in advance according to the type of jackpot for the consecutive times.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-7, transmission setting of a jackpot start designation command capable of specifying the fanfare effect time according to the jackpot type is performed (step S270), and for example, the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 The big hit start flag provided in the predetermined area is set to the on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the process of step S272, a process for clearing the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to turn off, or a probability change for counting the remaining number of special figure games for which the probability change control is performed. A process for clearing the number counter may be executed.

  The probability variation counter is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154, and corresponds to the upper limit number of special figure games in which the probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial count value may be set.

  After executing the process of step S272, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S273), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release preprocessing in step S114 shown in FIG. 8C is executed.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; NO), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S274). After executing the process of step S274, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended (step S275). As an example, in the process of step S275, when the probability variation count value that is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated probability variation count is updated. It is determined whether or not the count value matches a predetermined probability change end determination value. At this time, if it matches the probability variation end determination value, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if the probability variation end determination value does not match, the state of the probability variation flag is maintained, and the process of step S275 may be terminated.

  After performing the process of step S275, after setting for transmitting the game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S276), the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” and the next timer interrupt process occurs, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 8-3 is executed.

  FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S114 in FIG. In the jackpot release pre-processing shown in FIG. 8-8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot start flag is on (step S291). The big hit flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 8-6 in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit start flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the fanfare effect time has elapsed (step S292). At this time, if the fanfare effect time has not elapsed (step S292; NO), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release pre-processing is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and waits until the fanfare effect time elapses.

  If the fanfare effect time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; YES), after the big hit start flag is cleared and turned off as a process for starting the first round game in the big hit game state (step S292) In step S293, for example, “1” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of executions of the round game in a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the control counter setting unit 154 (step S294).

  When the big hit start flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; NO), after executing the processing of step S294, for example, from the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, FIG. The big hit type buffer value indicating the big hit type determined in step S245 is read, and, for example, a round indicating the number of rounds of the round game to be started from a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a game control counter setting unit The count value is read (step S295).

  Then, the CPU 103 forms a big winning opening in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A to be opened in the round game to be started based on the big hit type buffer value and the round count value read in step S295. Either the big prize opening or the lower special prize opening formed in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is determined (step S296). When the round count value is “3”, it is determined to execute a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened. On the other hand, when the round count value is other than “3”, it is determined to execute a round game in which the upper prize winning opening is opened. Accordingly, when the number of executions of the round game is “3” as the specific number of times, a round game is executed in which the lower major prize opening is in an open state, and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is the first advantageous to the player. It becomes a state.

  The CPU 103 may set a detection valid switch for effectively detecting the game ball in accordance with the determination of the big winning opening to be opened by the process of step S296. For example, when the round count value is “3”, the detection of the game ball by the lower large prize opening switch 23B is validated together with the lower big prize opening being opened. On the other hand, when the round count value is other than “3”, the detection of the game ball by the upper prize winning port switch 23A is made effective in conjunction with the upper prize winning opening being opened.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the open big prize opening determined in step S296 is the lower big prize opening (step S297). If it is the lower big prize opening (step S297; YES), It is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code set in the predetermined region of the RAM 102 is “0” (step S298). If the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is “0” (step S298). S298; YES), the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is set to “1” which is a value corresponding to the probability variation area control pattern setting process (S299). The probability variation region solenoid control code is a control flag for designating the position control of the probability variation region lid using the probability variation region solenoid in the probability variation region solenoid control region, and is “0” when the position control of the probability variation region lid is not performed. Is set to “1” when the position control of the probability variation area lid is started. If it is determined in step S298 that the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is not “0” (step S298: NO), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated. Therefore, according to such processing, even if it is decided to open the lower major prize opening, if the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is not “0”, that is, the previous lower major prize opening is opened. When the probability variation area lid corresponding to the round is being controlled, it is possible to prevent the round to open the lower large prize opening from being started.

  If it is determined in step S297 that the determined big prize opening to be opened is not the lower big prize opening (step S297; NO), or if the process in step S299 is terminated, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the jackpot type A special winning opening opening pattern table determination process is executed for setting (step S300). According to such a process, when it is determined to open the top prize winning opening, since the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is not referred to, regardless of whether or not the probability variation area lid is controlled, You can start a round to open the top prize opening.

  After performing the process of step S300, the solenoid control process for controlling each solenoid is performed (step S301).

  After executing the process of step S301, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release process (step S302).

  After executing the processing of step S302, the CPU 103 determines the interval time from the closing of the upper prize winning opening to the opening of the lower winning prize opening, or the upper winning prize after closing the lower winning prize opening. An interval time setting process for setting an interval time until the mouth is opened is executed (step S303). After executing the process of step S303, the CPU 103 ends the big hit release pre-processing.

  FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S115 in FIG. In the big hit release process shown in FIG. 8-9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined maximum winning determination value (step S341). If the maximum winning determination value has not been reached in step S341 (step S341; NO), it is determined whether or not an end code is set in the work table before opening the big winning opening (step S342). When it is determined that the end code is not set (step S342; NO), the electric accessory release pattern process is executed (step S343). The electric accessory opening pattern process is a process for controlling the opening / closing of the upper prize winning opening or the lower winning prize opening according to the opening / closing pattern indicated by the big winning opening opening pattern table determined in the process of step S300 of FIG. 8-8. .

  After executing the processing of step S343 in FIG. 8-9, it is determined whether or not the count switch is on by checking the detection signal transmitted from the count switch (step S344). For example, in the process of step S344, the detection signal transmitted from the count switch of the large winning opening for which opening / closing control is performed is checked among the upper winning opening and the lower winning opening. If the count switch is off (step S344; NO), the big hit release process is terminated. On the other hand, when the count switch is on (step S344; YES), the winning number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S345), and then the big hit release process is terminated.

  When the winning number count value reaches the maximum winning determination value in step S341 (step S341; YES), for example, driving of the solenoid corresponding to the big winning opening for which the opening / closing control is performed is stopped to win the big winning Settings are made to close the mouth (step S346). For example, in the case where the grand prize winning hole for which opening / closing control is performed is the upper prize winning hole, the driving of the upper large prize winning door solenoid 82A is stopped and the upper prize winning hole is set to be closed.

  In order to transmit a round end command to the effect control board 12 after executing the process of step S346 or when determining that the end code is set in the process of step S342 (step S342; YES). Is set (step S347).

  Next, based on the round count value, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the ending round is a round that opens the lower prize winning opening (step S348). If it is determined that the round is to open the lower major winning opening (step S348; YES), the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is set to “3” which is a value corresponding to the probability variation area control execution processing. (Step S349).

  After the process of step S350 is executed, or when it is determined in the process of step S348 that the round is not to open the lower big prize opening (step S348; NO), the value of the special figure process flag is set to the process for releasing the big hit After updating to the corresponding value “6” (step S352), the big hit release process is terminated.

  FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S116 in FIG. In the big hit release post-processing shown in FIG. 8-10, the CPU 103 first updates the interval timer value so that 1 is subtracted (step S361). At this time, it is determined whether or not the updated interval timer value is “0” (step S362). If the interval timer value is other than “0” (step S362; NO), the big hit release post-processing is terminated.

  When the interval timer value is “0” in step S362 (step S362; YES), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached the upper limit round count value (step S363). If the round count value is less than the upper limit round count value (step S363; NO), the special figure process flag value is updated to “4” corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S364). After the big hit release, the processing is terminated. Thus, until the round count value is determined to be the upper limit round count value by the processing of step S363, the processing of steps S115 to S116 of FIG. It is possible to execute a plurality of rounds in the open state.

  When it is determined in step S363 that the round count value is the upper limit round count value (step S363; YES), an ending effect time corresponding to the jackpot type is set (step S366). At this time, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off.

  FIG. 8-11 is a diagram illustrating an ending time table. Referring to FIGS. 8-11, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) and 8-11 (B), when the big hit occurs in the low base state, the big hit occurs in the high base state. The ending effect time is set in advance according to the big hit type for the consecutive time.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting to the effect control board 12 a jackpot end designation command that can specify the ending effect time according to the jackpot type (step S367). . After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S368), and then the big hit release post-processing is ended. Note that the CPU 103 may count the number of continuations in the short-time state so that it can be specified by EXT data or the like of the jackpot end designation command and notify the effect control board 12 of the number of continuations in the short-time state.

  FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S117 in FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 8-12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (step S381). As an example, in the process of step S365 in the post-hit opening process shown in FIG. 8-10, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the ending effect time is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S381, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed. If it is determined in step S381 that the ending effect time has not elapsed (step S381; NO), the jackpot ending process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the ending effect time has elapsed in step S381 (step S381; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the passage flag is on (step S382). Here, the passing flag is a flag that is set to an on state when the probability changing area switch 24A detects the passing of the game ball to the probability changing area.

  When the passage flag is on in step S382 (step S382; YES), the probability variation control is started and settings are made to change the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the probability variation state (step S383). As an example, in the process of step S383, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, the count initial value corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is set in the probability variation counter. . Thereafter, the passage flag is reset and turned off (step S384). In the process of step S383, setting for starting the time-shortening control in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state may be executed.

  After executing the process of step S384, or when the passage flag is not ON in the process of step S382 (step S382; NO), a setting for starting the high base control is performed (step S385). As an example, in the process of step S385, the time reduction flag and the advantage state flag are set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state is set. It may be set in the special figure fluctuation frequency counter.

  After executing the process of step S385, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S386), and then the big hit end process is terminated.

  FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit. . Of the description of these processes, the same description as that described in FIG. 7 will not be repeated.

  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 a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” corresponding to the big hit start process. To do. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the jackpot start processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state on the image display device 5 after the end of the variable display time. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the in-round processing.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the post-round processing. If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the post-hit end processing.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this round post-processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the in-round processing.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the post-hit end processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control in the image display device 5 to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process.

  FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special figure waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. 8-13. In the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. 8-14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received (step S720). When no symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S720; NO), the special symbol waiting process is terminated.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S720; YES), the effect control CPU 120 stops and displays the confirmed decorative symbol (step S722). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S723). When the confirmed decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol (step S723: NO), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting processing (step S170) (step S726), and the special symbol waiting processing is performed. Exit.

  When the confirmed decorative symbol is a big hit symbol (step S723: YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received (step S730). When no hit start designation command has been received (step S730; NO), the special figure waiting process is terminated.

  When the hit start designation command is received (step S730; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect as described later in FIG. 8-17 (step S733A), and the fanfare effect time timer. The value is set (step S733B), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” corresponding to the big hit start process (step S174) (step S734), and the special figure waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot start process executed in step S174 of FIG. 8-13. In the big hit start process shown in FIG. 8-15, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a big winning opening open notification command has been received (step S741). Here, the special winning opening open notification command is a command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state.

  When the winning prize opening open notification command is not received (step S741; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the fanfare effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-16 (step S742), and ends the big hit start process. . As an example, in the process of step S742, 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer, and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data n. For example, in the image display device 5, an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and displaying a character, a character, or the like indicating that the jackpot has occurred is executed. Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched to the next set process data in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started.

  When the notification command during the big winning opening is received (step S741; YES), the setting for starting the effect during the big hit is performed (step S743). As an example, in the process of step S743, an in-round effect is selected based on the content of the special winning opening open notification command, then a process table corresponding to the in-round effect is selected, and a process timer is started.

  Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S744), and then the big hit start process is terminated.

  FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of fanfare effect execution processing. Referring to FIG. 8-16, effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the fanfare effect time timer value (step 069FS111). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fanfare effect time timer value has become 0 (step 069FS112).

  When it is determined that the fanfare effect time timer value is not 0 (NO in step 069FS112), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the start time of the fanfare effect time (step 069FS113).

  If it is determined that the fanfare production time has started (YES in step 069FS113), the production control CPU 120 selects a notification production according to the jackpot type and the number of consecutive chunks (step 069FS114), and starts the jackpot type suggestion display. (Step 069FS115). The notification effect is an effect for notifying the type of effect executed in the big hit round. The jackpot type suggestion display is a display for suggesting the jackpot type.

  When it is determined that it is not the start time of the fanfare effect time (NO in step 069FS113), and after step 069FS115, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the start time of the notification effect (step 069FS121). At the start of the notification effect, each fanfare effect time is predetermined. For example, when the fanfare effect time is 13 seconds and 20 seconds, the fanfare effect time is 5 seconds and 7 seconds from the start of the fanfare effect time, respectively. It is.

  When it is determined that it is the start time of the notification effect (YES in step 069FS121), the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the notification effect selected based on the jackpot type (step 069FS122).

  When it is determined that the notification effect is not at the start time (NO in step 069FS121) and after step 069FS122, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the started notification effect is a notification effect for accepting the player's selection. Is determined (step 069FS123). If it is determined that it is a notification effect that accepts the player's selection (YES in step 069FS123), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a selectable reception period in the notification effect (step 069FS124).

  When it is determined that it is the selection acceptable period (YES in step 069FS124), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection is accepted (step 069FS125). When it is determined that the selection is accepted (YES in step 069FS125), the effect control CPU 120 sets the accepted content as the effect content at the time of the big hit (step 069FS126).

  If it is determined that it is not a notification effect that accepts the player's selection (NO in step 069FS123), or if it is determined that it is not a selection-acceptable period (NO in step 069FS124), it is determined that the selection is not accepted (NO in step 069FS125). If and after step 069FS126, effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of the fanfare effect execution process.

  FIG. 8-17 is a timing chart illustrating an example of a fanfare effect. Referring to FIG. 8-17, the following are set in the fanfare effect setting executed in step S733A of FIG. 8-14 described above. When the hit start designation command received in step S730 is a command indicating 6R normal big hit, in step 733A, as shown in FIG. 8-7, 13 seconds is set as the fanfare effect time, and FIG. The effect data is set so that the effect indicated by () is executed.

  FIG. 8-17 (A) shows a timing chart when it is determined that the 6R normal big hit is made. First, the big hit type suggestion display is executed in the first 5 seconds of the fanfare production time. As the big hit type suggestion display, an image or the like indicating that the big hit type is a 6R normal big hit is displayed on the image display device 5.

  The jackpot type notification effect is executed as the notification effect in 8 seconds from the 5th to 13th seconds of the fanfare effect time. The jackpot type notification effect is an effect of notifying the confirmed jackpot type. The right-handed notification is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the big hit type suggestion display and the big hit type notification effect are executed.

  When the hit start designation command received in step S730 is a command indicating 6R probability variation big hit, in step 733A, as shown in FIG. 8-7, 13 seconds is set as the fanfare effect time, and FIG. ) Or the effect shown in FIG. 8-17 (C) is determined by lottery (for example, it is determined that the effect of FIG. 8-17 (B) is executed at a rate of 30%, and 70% The effect data is set so that the effect shown in FIG. 8-17 (C) is executed at a ratio) and the determined effect is executed.

  FIG. 8-17 (B) shows a first timing chart when it is determined that the 6R probability variation jackpot is determined. First, the big hit type suggestion display is executed in the first 5 seconds of the fanfare production time. As the big hit type suggestion display, an image or the like indicating that the big hit type is a 6R normal big hit is displayed on the image display device 5.

  The round promotion effect is executed as the notification effect in 8 seconds from the 5th to 13th seconds of the fanfare effect time. The round promotion effect is an effect that makes it appear that the player has been promoted from a jackpot having a low advantage to the player to a jackpot having a high advantage to the player. The right-handed notification is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the big hit type suggestion display and the round promotion effect are executed.

  FIG. 8-17 (C) shows a second timing chart when it is determined that the 6R probability variation big hit is determined. First, the big hit type suggestion display is executed in the first 5 seconds of the fanfare production time. As the big hit type suggestion display, an image or the like indicating that the big hit type is a 6R probability variation big hit is displayed on the image display device 5.

  The music selection effect is executed as the notification effect in 6 seconds from the 5th to 11th seconds of the fanfare effect time. The music selection effect is an effect of selecting music to be output during the big hit. Special right-handed notification is executed in 2 seconds from the 11th to 13th seconds of the fanfare production time. The right-handed notification described above is executed by a small “right-handed” displayed in the upper right part of the image display device 5, whereas the special right-handed notification is greatly increased in the central part of the image display device 5. It is executed when "Strike" is displayed. While the jackpot type suggestion display, the music selection effect, and the special right-handed notification are executed, the right-handed notification is displayed on the image display device 5 thereafter.

  When the hit start designation command received in step S730 is a command indicating 16R probability variation big hit, in step 733A, as shown in FIG. 8-7, 20 seconds is set as the fanfare effect time, and FIG. The effect data is set so that the effect indicated by () is executed.

  FIG. 8-17 (D) shows a timing chart when it is determined that the 16R probability variation big hit is made. First, the big hit type suggestion display is executed in the first 7 seconds of the fanfare production time. As the big hit type suggestion display, an image or the like indicating that the big hit type is a 16R probability variation big hit is displayed on the image display device 5.

  The music selection effect is executed as the notification effect in 13 seconds from the 7th to 20th seconds of the fanfare effect time. The right-handed notification is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the big hit type suggestion display and the music selection effect are executed.

  FIG. 8-18 is a screen transition diagram showing the flow of the fanfare effect. Referring to FIG. 8-18, in the case of 6R probability variation big hit shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), 6R normal big hit is displayed as a big hit type suggestion display. An image including the character “C big hit” indicating that the image is displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (B) and 8-18 (C), as a result of executing the round promotion effect, an image including the characters “B big hit” indicating 6R probability variation big hit. Is displayed on the image display device 5.

  Further, in the effect in the case of 16R probability variation big hit shown in FIG. 8-17 (D), as shown in FIG. 8-18 (D), as a big hit type suggestion display, “A An image including the characters “big hit” is displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (E) and 8-18 (F), the music selection effect is executed, and the player's selection is accepted by the operation of the stick controller 31A. An image including characters indicating that the music in the middle is “music G” is displayed on the image display device 5.

  In the case of 16R probability variation big hit, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (E), the choice of music is shown in the case of 10 songs, but in the case of 6R probability variation big hit, fewer songs are shown. Let it be a number (for example, 3 songs). As shown in FIGS. 8-17 (C) and (D), the number of music options for 16R probability variation jackpot is greater than that for 6R probability variation jackpot, but since the period of the music selection effect is lengthened, the player Can make it harder to select songs.

  Further, when the big hits are consecutive, it is configured to be able to add music options in the case of 16R probability variable big hits. The number of options at the time of first hit may be smaller than the number of options at the time of 6R probability variation big hit, may be the same, or may be larger.

  In addition, when the selected music is output, a video is also displayed.

  FIG. 8-19 is a flowchart illustrating details of the in-round processing executed in step S175 of FIG. 8-13. In the in-round processing shown in FIG. 8-19, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a designation command after opening the special winning opening is received (step S751). When the designation command is not received after the big prize opening is opened (step S751; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation to be a round effect according to the number of rounds (step S752). An ending effect selection second process shown in FIG. 8-20 described later is executed (step S752A). As an example, in the process of step S752, the value of the process timer is decremented by 1, and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data n. For example, in the image display device 5, an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and displaying characters indicating the number of rounds, other characters, and the like is executed. Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched to the next set process data in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot type is “second jackpot” by, for example, reading the EXT data in the big prize opening open notification command transmitted from the main board 11 ( Step S753).

  When the big hit type is not “second big hit” in step S753 (step S753; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the in-round processing.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit” in step S753 (step 753; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a probability change confirmation command has been received from the main board 11 (step S754). . Here, the probability change confirmation command is a command for notifying that the probability change region switch 24A is turned on and the probability change state is confirmed.

  When the probability change confirmation command is received in step S754 (step S754; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs winning effect control setting (step S755). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a prize effect indicating that a game ball has won a prize change area as the prize effect control setting.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning flag indicating that the game ball has won in the probability variation area during the round game to an ON state (step S756).

  When the probability change confirmation command has not been received in step S754 (step S754; NO), or after executing the process of step S756, the effect control CPU 120 has been set to start the instruction effect. Is determined (step S757). Here, the instruction effect is an effect instructing the player to perform the operation of launching the game ball to the lower special variable winning ball device 7B.

  When the setting for starting the instruction effect (instruction effect start setting) is performed in step S757 (step S757; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the instruction effect control setting (step S758). For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the instruction effect as the instruction effect control setting.

  If the setting for starting the instruction effect (instruction effect start setting) is not performed in step S757 (step S757; NO), or after executing the process of step S758, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notification effect. It is determined whether or not the setting for starting (notification production start setting) is performed (step S759). Here, the notification effect is an effect for notifying that the game ball has passed the probability variation area.

  When the setting for starting the notification effect (notification effect start setting) is performed in step S759 (step S759; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the notification effect control setting. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the notification effect as the notification effect control setting.

  When the setting for starting the notification effect (notification effect start setting) is not performed in step S759 (step S759; NO), or after executing the process of step S759, the effect control CPU 120 performs processing during the round. Exit.

  When the command after opening the big winning opening is received in step S751 (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the interval effect based on the content of the command after opening the big winning opening. This is performed (step S761). Here, the interval effect is an effect that performs interval display according to the number of rounds. Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the set interval effect, and starts a process timer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “6”, which is a value corresponding to post-round processing (step S762), and ends the in-round processing.

  FIG. 8-21 is a flowchart illustrating details of post-round processing executed in step S176 of FIG. 8-13. In the round post-process shown in FIG. 8-21, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a hit end designation command has been received (step S771). Here, the winning end designation command is a command for designating display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state. When the winning end command has not been received (step S771; NO), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the special winning opening open notification command has been received (step S772).

  When the winning prize opening opening notification command is not received (step S772; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation to be an interval effect according to the number of rounds (step S773). . As an example, in the process of step S773, the value of the process timer is decremented by 1, and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data n. Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched to the next set process data in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started.

  When the special winning opening opening command is received (step S772; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for ending the effect operation as an interval effect corresponding to the number of rounds (step S774). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot type is “second jackpot” by, for example, reading the EXT data in the big prize opening open notification command transmitted from the main board 11 ( Step S775). At this time, when the big hit type is “second big hit” (step S775; YES), for example, by reading the EXT data in the big prize opening opening notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the next It is determined whether the number of rounds is 9 (step S776).

  If the next round is 9 rounds in step S776 (step S776; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the instruction effect (instruction effect start setting) (step S777). As an example, in the process of step S777, a process table corresponding to the instruction effect is selected and a process timer is started.

  On the other hand, when the next round is not 9 rounds in step S776 (step S776; NO), for example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the special winning opening open notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Thus, it is determined whether or not the next round is 10 rounds (step S778).

  When the next round is 10 rounds in step S778 (step S778; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning flag is set to the on state (step S779).

  When the winning flag is set to ON in step S779 (step S779; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting (notification effect start setting) for starting the notification effect (step S780). As an example, in the process of step S780, a process table corresponding to the notification effect is selected and a process timer is started.

  If the big hit type is not “second big hit” in step S775 (step S775; NO), if the next round is not 10 rounds in step S778 (step S778; NO), or the winning flag is turned on in step S779 If it is not set (step S779; NO), it is determined whether or not the next round is any one of 13R to 16R (step S783).

  When the next round is any one of 13R to 16R (step S783; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes an ending effect selection first process shown in FIG.

  When the next round is not any of 13R to 16R (step S783; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting an effect operation that becomes a round effect according to the number of rounds (step S781). As an example, in the process of step S781, a process table corresponding to the effect during the round is selected and a process timer is started.

  After executing the process of step S777, after executing the process of step S780, after executing the process of step S781, or after executing the process of step S784, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag. The value is updated to “5” corresponding to the in-round processing (step S782), and the post-round processing is terminated.

  When a hit end command is received in the process of step S771 (S771; YES), the ending effect is set as will be described later with reference to FIG. 8-25 (step S782A), and the ending effect time timer value is set. (Step S782B), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the post-hit end processing (Step S781), and the post-round processing ends.

  FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart of the ending effect selection first process and the second process. Referring to FIG. 8-20, in the first ending effect selection process, effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the next round is any one of 13R to 15R (step 069FS131). If it is determined that the output is any one of 13R to 15R (YES in step 069FS131), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection of the ending effect type has not yet been accepted (step 069FS132).

  When it is determined that the selection of the ending effect type has not been accepted (YES in step 069FS132), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings for starting the ending effect selection acceptance display (step 069FS133).

  If it is determined that the next round is none of 13R to 15R (NO in step 069FS131), if it is determined that selection of the ending effect is accepted (NO in step 069FS132), and after step 069FS133, the effect The control CPU 120 determines whether or not the next round is 16R (step 069FS134).

  When it is determined that it is 16R (step 069FS134), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection of the ending effect type has not yet been accepted (step 069FS135). If it is determined that the selection of the ending effect is accepted (NO in step 069FS135), a setting is made to start the effect of notifying the accepted type of ending effect as the ending effect to be executed (step 069FS136).

  When it is determined that the selection of the ending effect type has not been accepted (YES in step 069FS135), the effect control CPU 120 starts the effect of notifying the ending effect of the type automatically selected by lottery as the ending effect to be executed. For this purpose (step 069FS137).

  If it is determined that the next round is not 16R (NO in step 069FS134), after step 069FS136 and after step 069FS137, effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  In the second ending effect selection process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the current round is any one of 13R to 15R (step 069FS141). When it is determined that any one of 13R to 15R (YES in step 069FS141), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the ending effect selection acceptance display (step 069FS142).

  If it is determined that the current round is not any of 13R to 15R (NO in step 069FS141), and after step 069FS142, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an ending effect selection acceptance display is being displayed. (Step 069FS143). When it is determined that it is being displayed (YES in step 069FS143), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection of the type of ending effect has been accepted (step 069FS144).

  If it is determined that the selection of the ending effect type has been accepted (YES in step 069FS144), the effect control CPU 120 sets the accepted type of ending effect as the ending effect to be executed (step 069FS145).

  When it is determined that the ending effect selection acceptance display is not being displayed (NO at step 069FS143), when it is determined that the selection of the ending effect type is not accepted (NO at step 069FS144), and after step 069FS145 The control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current round is 16R (step 069FS146). When it is determined that it is 16R (YES in step 069FS146), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect of informing the ending effect to be executed (step 069FS147).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current round is not 16R (NO in step 069FS146) and after step 069FS147, CPU 120 for effect control returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit end post-processing executed in step S177 of FIG. 8-13. In the post-hit end processing shown in FIG. 8-22, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the ending effect time timer value by 1 (step S770), and determines whether or not the ending effect time timer value has become 0 ( Step S771). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed). When the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step S771; NO), an ending effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-23 described later is executed (step S772), and the process after the big hit is completed. When the ending effect time timer value becomes 0 (step S771; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S773), and the big hit ends End post-processing.

  FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the ending effect execution process. Referring to FIG. 8-23, effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the ending effect time timer value (step 069FS151). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ending effect time timer value has become 0 (step 069FS152).

  When it is determined that the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (NO in step 069FS152), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ending effect time starts (step 069FS153).

  If it is determined that it is the start time of the ending effect (YES in Step 069FS153), the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the set type of ending effect. (Step 069FS154).

  If it is determined that it is not at the start of the ending effect time (NO in step 069FS153), and after step 069FS154, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the ending effect being executed is an ending effect that accepts the player's selection. It is determined whether or not (step 069FS156). If it is determined that it is an ending effect that accepts the player's selection (YES in step 069FS156), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a selection acceptable period in the ending effect (step 069FS157).

  When it is determined that it is the selection acceptable period (YES in step 069FS157), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the selection is accepted (step 069FS158). When it is determined that the selection is accepted (YES in step 069FS158), the effect control CPU 120 sets the accepted content as the effect content after the big hit (step 069FS159).

  If it is determined that it is not an ending effect that accepts the player's selection (NO in step 069FS156), or if it is determined that the selection is not acceptable (NO in step 069FS157), it is determined that the selection is not accepted (NO in step 069FS158). If and after step 069FS159, the effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this ending effect execution process.

  FIG. 8-24 is a screen transition diagram illustrating a flow of selecting the type of ending effect. Referring to FIG. 8-24, in FIG. 8-24 (A), when the number of rounds is from 13 rounds to 15 rounds by executing the processing shown in FIG. In addition to the characters that indicate the number of balls that have been won in jackpots, the image that includes characters that prompt the player to select the type of effect at the time of ending, and the type of effect at the time of ending An image including the character of the option is displayed on the image display device 5. When this screen is displayed, the player can select the type of effect at the time of ending by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. If the push button 31B is not operated before the selectable period of 15 rounds ends, the type of option in the selected state is selected as the type of effect at the time of ending.

  Next, in FIG. 8-24 (A), by performing the processing shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is the last 16 rounds of jackpot, the characters indicating the current number of rounds and the jackpot In addition to the characters indicating the total number of acquired balls, an image including characters indicating the type of the selected ending effect is displayed on the image display device 5.

  FIG. 8-25 is a timing chart illustrating an example of an ending effect. Referring to FIG. 8-25, FIG. 8-25 (A) shows a case where the ending effect of effect pattern A is executed at the first hit. In the first hit, the production pattern A is automatically selected. The effect pattern A is an effect pattern of an ending effect that selects the contents of the first stage, the middle stage, and the final stage of the production contents in the high base state after the big hit.

  When the big hit round ends and the ending effect time starts, first, an introduction effect indicating that the ending effect starts is executed in 2 seconds from the second to the second. The next 5 seconds from the second to the 7th second is a selection period A for selecting the content of the early stage out of the content after the big hit, and the effect of accepting the selection of the content of the early stage from the player. Is executed.

  Similarly, for the 5 seconds from the 7th to the 12th and the 5 seconds from the 12th to the 17th, respectively, to select the production contents of the middle and final stages from the production contents after the big hit. In the selection period B and the selection period C, an effect is received in which selection of the contents of the effect in the middle and final stages is received from the player.

  In the next 3 seconds from the 17th to the 20th, an effect of displaying the result selected in the selection period A to the selection period C is executed. An introductory effect indicating that the probability variation mode starts is executed in 3 seconds from the 20th to the 23rd. In 5 seconds from the 23rd to the 28th, a caution display including a display for preventing the prepaid card from being forgotten and a display for preventing the player from getting into the game is displayed on the image display device 5. The company logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display device 5 in 4 seconds from the 28th to the 32nd. The probability change mode entry effect indicating that the player enters the probability change mode is executed in 2 seconds from the last 32 seconds to the 34th second of the ending effect time.

  FIG. 8-25 (B) shows a case where the ending effect of effect pattern A is executed during continuous change. At the time of consecutive chang, the player can select the type of ending effect to be executed during the ending effect time from 13 to 16 rounds.

  When the big hit round ends and the ending effect time starts, first, an introduction effect indicating that the ending effect starts is executed in 2 seconds from the second to the second. The next 10 seconds from the second second to the twelfth second is a selection period A for selecting the first stage production contents among the production contents after the big hit, and the first stage production contents are accepted from the player. Is executed.

  Similarly, for the 10 seconds from the 12th to the 22nd and for the 10 seconds from the 22nd to the 32nd, respectively, to select the mid-stage and final stage production contents from the production contents after the big hit. In the selection period B and the selection period C, an effect is received in which selection of the contents of the effect in the middle and final stages is received from the player.

  In the next 5 seconds from the 32nd to 37th seconds, the effect of displaying the result selected in the selection period A to the selection period C is executed. An introduction effect indicating that the probability variation mode starts is executed in 5 seconds from the 37th to the 42nd. The probability change mode entry effect indicating that the player enters the probability change mode is executed in 3 seconds from the last 42 seconds to 45 seconds of the ending effect time.

  In addition, about the case where the production pattern E is selected from the production pattern B, among the ending productions of the production pattern A shown in FIG. The production patterns B to E are changed to different productions. Although the length of the portion where the player's intervention element included in the performance pattern A to the performance pattern E is different in length, the ending performance time is equal in the length in which the jackpot symbol is displayed in the probability variation mode entry effect. Adjusted to

  FIG. 8-26 is a screen transition diagram showing the flow of the ending effect. With reference to FIG. 8-26, when the effect pattern A is selected, the screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (A) is displayed on the image display device 5 in the selection period A. The screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (A) includes an image including characters indicating the choices and the characters indicating the choices of the effects of the early stage out of the effects of the big hit.

  After the selection period A, in the selection period B and the selection period C, the screens shown in FIGS. 8-26 (B) and (C) are displayed on the image display device 5, respectively. The screens shown in FIGS. 8-26 (B) and (C) each include an image including characters indicating choices and characters indicating choices among the contents of the effects after the big hit, prompting selection of the contents of the middle and final effects. It is.

  After the selection period C, the screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (D) is displayed on the image display device 5 during the selection result display period. The screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (D) includes an image including characters indicating the selection results of the early stage, middle stage, and final stage of the effect content after the big hit.

  The production pattern B can be output during a high base state after a big hit depending on the game result by executing a predetermined game (here, the Amidakuji game) that requires the player's operation (here, selection of options) It is an effect pattern of an ending effect that changes the number of music pieces that can be selected by the player among various music pieces. When the production pattern B is selected, instead of the production of the selection period C to the production of the selection period C shown in FIG. 8-25 and the production of displaying the selection result, FIG. 8-26 (E) and FIG. 8-26 (F As shown by), an effect of executing the Amidakuji game is executed.

  The screen shown in Fig. 8-26 (E) shows an image of the first half of the Amidakuji, characters for the choice of the starting point of the Amidakuji, characters for prompting the player to select a choice, and characters of the character following the Amidakuji route. Contains images. After the option is selected by the player and the character image starts to move along the Amidakuji route from the selected start point, the screen of FIG. 8-26 (F) is displayed.

  The screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (F) includes an image of the second half of the Amidakuji, characters indicating the game result of the Amidakuji goal point, and an image of the character that has reached the goal location along the Amidakuji route. . Depending on the result of the game, the number of songs that can be selected by the player among the songs that can be output during the high base state after the big hit is changed. For example, when the goal point of “add two songs” is reached as a result of the Amida lottery game, two songs that can be selected by the player are added. When the goal point of “out” is reached, the number of songs that can be selected by the player is maintained as it is.

  Note that the total number of songs that can be output in the high base state stored in advance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ten songs. At the first hit, two songs can be selected. Thereafter, as a result of the selection of the effect pattern B in the continuation jackpot ending effect period, the number of pieces of music indicated by the result of the executed game is added. When the number of selectable songs reaches the total number of songs (here, 10 songs), the production pattern B cannot be selected. After the effect pattern B becomes unselectable, an effect pattern E to be described later can be selected instead of the effect pattern B.

  The effect pattern C is an ending that suggests a set value shown in the modified example by executing a predetermined game (here, a card game) that requires a player's operation (here, selection of options) and performing the game. It is a production pattern of production. Details regarding the setting value will be described in the modification examples regarding the setting shown in FIG. As shown in the modification example of setting, it is configured to be able to set any one of the setting values of multiple stages based on the setting operation, and the control of the advantageous state can be executed based on the set setting value In the case of being configured, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the set value. Since the player expects to be controlled in an advantageous state, the player can be focused on the ending effect by executing the ending effect that suggests the set value. When the production pattern C is selected, instead of the production of the selection period C through the production of the selection period C shown in FIG. 8-25 and the production of the selection result, FIGS. 8-26 (G) and 8-26 (H As shown by), an effect of executing the card game is executed.

  The screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (G) includes an image of a playing card option and a character that prompts the player to select the option. After the option is selected by the player and the operation of turning over the selected playing card is executed, the screen of FIG. 8-26 (H) is displayed.

  The screen shown in FIG. 8-26 (H) includes an image of a card card option that has not been selected, and an image of a card card on which an image of content that has been selected and turned over and suggests a setting value is drawn. . A setting value is suggested according to the content of the image of the playing card (for example, the content of characters, the type of character). For example, in the case of the characters “setting is good”, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting value is a high setting value. Further, it is indicated that there is a high possibility that the set value is a high set value for a specific type of character. It should be noted that the effect pattern C is not selectable during continuous change when setting suggestion is executed.

  The effect pattern D is a mini-game that requires the player's operation, suggesting whether there is a reserved memory that is determined to be a big hit in the currently stored memory (so-called “reserved”). It is an effect pattern of the ending effect which performs an effect. When the effect pattern D is selected, an effect of executing the mini-game of the effect pattern D is executed instead of the effect of displaying the effects and selection results of the selection period C to the selection period C shown in FIG. 8-25. .

  The effect pattern E is a selection pattern that can be selected after all the songs can be selected in the effect pattern B, or after the number of consecutive chants reaches a specific number of times (for example, 15 times). This is an effect pattern of an ending effect in which an image that is not normally displayed (for example, a premium image) is displayed when the game is successful as a result of executing a necessary predetermined mini-game. As shown in (A) of FIG. 8-24, the choice of the production pattern E is displayed in a state in which it cannot be selected, but is displayed in a mode indicating that it cannot be selected, and is in a selectable state. After becoming, it is displayed in a mode indicating that it can be selected.

(About a modification of the feature 069F)
(1) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 to 8-25, the type of the ending effect is set before the ending effect during the big hit (for example, 13 to 16 rounds). It was made to be selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of ending effect may be selected during the ending effect.

  FIG. 8-27 is a timing chart showing an example of an ending effect in the modification. With reference to FIG. 8-27, in the above-described embodiment, the effect of selecting the effect pattern of the ending effect, which is executed before the ending effect during the big hit, is the 0th second of the ending effect time. 10 seconds from the 10th to 10th. The effects to be executed thereafter are the same as the effects shown in FIG. 8-25 (B).

  (2) In this way, in the first half period of the ending effect, the type of effect executed in the second half period may be selected as the related effect related to the effect executed in the second half period.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a related effect, an explanation effect (for example, explanation of how to play) of an effect (for example, a mini game effect) executed in the latter half period may be executed. The introduction effect of the effect executed in step 1 may be executed. In this case, in the shorter ending effect time, there is no first half period and only the second half period may be used.

  In this case, when the same effect pattern is repeatedly selected during the big hit series, the first half period may be shortened and the second half period may be lengthened. Alternatively, the first half period may be shortened, the second half period may be the same length, and the effect for time adjustment may be executed in the remaining period. As a result, the player can have an illusion that the ending period has been shortened.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), step S269, step S270 in FIG. 8-6, and FIG. 8-7, the 16R probability variation big hit is 6R. A longer time was selected as the fanfare production time than the probable big hit or the 6R normal big hit. In addition, the big hit of the ream Chang selected a longer time as the fanfare production time than the initial big hit. In addition, a longer proportion of the fanfare effect time is higher when the jackpot is controlled as a result of variable display of the second special symbol than when the jackpot is controlled as a result of variable display of the first special symbol. It was made to select with.

  However, as described above, if the fanfare effect time is determined, it may be determined by another method. Here, in the former case, a long time is selected as the fanfare performance time at a rate of 0%, and in the latter case, a long time is selected as the fanfare performance time at a rate of 100%. It is not limited to this, and other proportions may be used as long as the latter proportion is higher than the former proportion.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), step S366 of FIG. 8-10, step S367, and FIG. A longer time was selected as the ending performance time than the probability big hit or 6R normal big hit. In addition, the big hit of the long chain is selected at a higher rate as the ending performance time than the big hit of the first hit. Also, a longer proportion of the ending effect time is higher when the jackpot is controlled as a result of variable display of the second special symbol than when the jackpot is controlled as a result of variable display of the first special symbol. It was made to select with.

  However, as described above, if the ending effect time is determined, it may be determined by another method. Here, in the former case, a long time is selected as the ending effect time at a rate of 0%, and in the latter case, a long time is selected as the ending effect time at a rate of 100%. It is not limited to this, and other proportions may be used as long as the latter proportion is higher than the former proportion.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, the effect patterns A to E of the ending effects include the player's intervention elements (for example, effects that cause the player to operate the operation unit). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any production pattern may not include a player's intervention element. For example, the effect pattern E is an effect pattern that does not include a mini game that requires the player's operation, and an ending effect in which an image that is not normally displayed (for example, a premium image) is displayed without the player's operation. An effect pattern may be used.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that there is no limit to the number of times the probability variation state continues. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a limit may be provided in which the number of consecutive probable variation states is a predetermined limit. In this case, an effect pattern including a mini game effect that suggests the remaining number of times up to a predetermined limit number of times of the probability variation state may be included as the effect pattern of the ending effect.

  (7) The production in the high base state after the big hit may be a common production in which it is difficult or impossible to determine whether it is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. In this case, an effect pattern including a mini-game effect that suggests whether or not the game will be in a probable state after a big hit may be included as the effect pattern of the ending effect.

  (8) At the start of the ending effect time, the ending effect described above may be executed after the effect that appeals to the player the number of winning balls acquired during the big hit by operating the movable body 32 is executed. . Thereby, an ending effect can be lengthened for the operation period of the movable body 32.

  (9) In a special big hit (for example, a big hit when the number of consecutive chants is 20), a special video may be displayed without executing the ending effect described above. This special video may be displayed from the start of the jackpot fanfare effect period, may be displayed after the end of the fanfare effect period, or may be displayed from the start of the ending effect period. It may be. As described above, the ending effect described above may not be executed when a special condition is satisfied.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-11, the 6R normal jackpot and the 6R probability variable jackpot have the same ending effect time, and as shown in FIGS. 8-25. The ending production with the same time distribution was executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the 6R normal big hit, the selection period of the production after the big hit may not be provided, and the ending production time may be shorter than the 6R probability variation big hit.

  (11) In FIGS. 8-26 (A) to (C), the options for the contents of the effect after the big hit are shown. With regard to this option, the 16R probability variation jackpot may have more options than the 6R probability variation jackpot. Further, the options may be increased as the number of consecutive times increases. As shown in FIG. 8-25, the selection period C is lengthened from the selection period A at the time of 16R probable big hit or continuous change, so even if the number of choices increases, the player can It becomes easy to select production contents.

(Explanation of invention relating to feature 069F)
(1-1-1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
End effect selecting means for selecting a longer period as the end effect period (for example, ending effect time) at the end of the advantageous state in the first advantageous state at a higher rate than the second advantageous state ( For example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S366 in FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8-11),
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIGS. 8-23 to 8-26) capable of executing an end effect (for example, an ending effect) during the end effect period. And
The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period in the first advantageous state,
End effect that can be received from the player by selecting the end effect executed by the end effect execution means from among a plurality of types of end effects that can be executed in the end effect period of the first advantageous state. Accepting means (for example, production control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B. Other operation unit for setting may be used. Step S752A in FIG. 8-19, step in FIG. 8-20, and step in FIG. 8-21. S784: The period during which selection can be accepted may be the first half of the end stage production period or the second half of the big hit round, specifically, the start command of 13R is received in the 16R big hit. It may be a period from when the 16R end command is received).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, the player can select an end-time effect to be executed at the end of the advantageous state. For this reason, it can reduce that the interest of a game falls by the extension by the period at the time of the end of an advantageous state becoming long.

(1-1-2) It is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and after the advantageous state ends, a special state (for example, a probability change state, a time-short state, a high state) that is different from the advantageous state. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable to a base state),
The normal state (for example, the normal state), the special state, the advantageous state, the first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit), and the second disadvantageous for the player than the first advantageous state A gaming state control means (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to at least one of an advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit);
When controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the special state, rather than being controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the normal state (for example, the so-called first big hit) (For example, in the case of so-called big hits of consecutive chans) the end effect selecting means (for example, the end effect selecting means (for example, the ending effect time) for selecting a long period at a high rate as the end effect period at the end of the advantageous state (for example, Game controlling microcomputer 100, step S366 of FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8-11),
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIGS. 8-23 to 8-26) capable of executing an end effect (for example, an ending effect) during the end effect period. And
The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period in the first advantageous state,
An end stage effect that can be received from the player by selecting an end stage effect to be executed by the end time effect executing means from a plurality of types of end time effects that can be executed during the end effect period in the first advantageous state. Accepting means (for example, production control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B. Other operation unit for setting may be used. Step S752A in FIG. 8-19, step 8-20, step 8-21 S784.).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, the player can select an end-time effect to be executed at the end of the advantageous state. For this reason, it can reduce that the interest of a game falls by the extension by the period at the time of the end of an advantageous state becoming long.

(1-1-3) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, more advantageous for the player than the first special identification information) ( For example, the variable display of the second special symbol) can be executed, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after the advantageous state ends, the special state different from the advantageous state ( For example, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a probable change state, a short time state, a high base state)
First hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the first special identification information as first hold storage information (for example, first hold storage);
Second hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the second special identification information as second hold storage information (for example, second hold storage);
When both the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information are stored, the variable display of the second special identification information based on the second reserved storage information is changed. Variable display control means (see, for example, the game control microcomputer 100, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and FIG. 8-4) to be executed in preference to the display;
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the second reserved storage information than when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the first reserved memory information. Ending effect selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S366 in FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8−) that selects a long period at a high rate as the ending effect period (for example, ending effect time) at the end of 11) and
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIGS. 8-23 to 8-26) capable of executing an end effect (for example, an ending effect) during the end effect period. And
The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period in the first advantageous state,
An end stage effect that can be received from the player by selecting an end stage effect to be executed by the end time effect executing means from a plurality of types of end time effects that can be executed during the end effect period in the first advantageous state. Accepting means (for example, production control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B. Other operation unit for setting may be used. Step S752A in FIG. 8-19, step 8-20, step 8-21 S784.).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, the player can select an end-time effect to be executed at the end of the advantageous state. For this reason, it can reduce that the interest of a game falls by the extension by the period at the time of the end of an advantageous state becoming long.

(1-2-1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The end effect selection means (for example, a game control microcomputer) selects a longer period as the end effect period at the end of the advantageous state in the first advantageous state than in the second advantageous state. 100, step S366 of FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8-11),
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIG. 8-23 to FIG. 8-26) capable of executing an end effect in the end effect period,
The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period in the first advantageous state,
The plurality of types of end effects that can be executed in the end effect period of the first advantageous state all include a player's intervention element (for example, operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) (for example, an effect pattern) All of A to effect pattern E are effect modes for accepting the player's operation).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, the player's intervention element is included in the end stage effect that is executed in the end effect period that is longer than the reference period. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to the longer period at the end of the advantageous state.

(1-2-2) It is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and after completion of the advantageous state, a special state (for example, a probability change state, a short time state, a high state) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in a base state),
It is possible to control at least one of a normal state (for example, a normal state), the special state, the advantageous state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous for the player than the first advantageous state. Game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100);
When controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the special state, rather than being controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the normal state (for example, the so-called first big hit) (For example, in the case of so-called consecutive big hits) the end-time effect selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, Step S366 of FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8-11),
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIG. 8-23 to FIG. 8-26) capable of executing an end effect in the end effect period,
The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period in the first advantageous state,
The plurality of types of end effects that can be executed in the end effect period of the first advantageous state all include a player's intervention element (for example, operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) (for example, an effect pattern) All of A to effect pattern E are effect modes for accepting the player's operation).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, the player's intervention element is included in the end stage effect that is executed in the end effect period that is longer than the reference period. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to the longer period at the end of the advantageous state.

(1-2-3) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information) ( For example, the variable display of the second special symbol) can be executed, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after the advantageous state ends, the special state different from the advantageous state ( For example, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a probable change state, a short time state, a high base state)
First hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the first special identification information as first hold storage information (for example, first hold storage);
Second hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the second special identification information as second hold storage information (for example, second hold storage);
When both the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information are stored, the variable display of the second special identification information based on the second reserved storage information is changed. Variable display control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B) to be executed in preference to the display;
As the advantageous state, a gaming state control means (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling at least one of a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous for the player than the first advantageous state. When,
The advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the second reserved storage information than when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the first reserved memory information. End effect selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S366 of FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8-11) for selecting a long period as a high ratio as the end effect period at the end of the game,
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIG. 8-23 to FIG. 8-26) capable of executing an end effect in the end effect period,
The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period in the first advantageous state,
The plurality of types of end effects that can be executed in the end effect period of the first advantageous state all include a player's intervention element (for example, operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) (for example, an effect pattern) All of A to effect pattern E are effect modes for accepting the player's operation).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, the player's intervention element is included in the end stage effect that is executed in the end effect period that is longer than the reference period. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to the longer period at the end of the advantageous state.

(1-3-1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The end effect selection means (for example, a game control microcomputer) selects a longer period as the end effect period at the end of the advantageous state in the first advantageous state than in the second advantageous state. 100, step S366 of FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8-11),
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIG. 8-23 to FIG. 8-26) capable of executing an end effect during the end effect period;
In the end stage production period, in the selection period in which the production contents after the end stage production period can be selected, the after stage production reception is received from the player from among a plurality of types of the production contents. Means (for example, the production control CPU 120, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, which may be another operation unit for setting. Steps 069FS156 to 069FS159 in FIG. 8-23).
The selection period of the end stage production period of the first advantageous state is longer than the selection period of the end stage production period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. The 16R probability variation big hit has a longer period of selection for the production after the big hit than the probability variation big hit.)

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, since the selection period of the production content after the end of the production period at the end is lengthened, it becomes easier to recognize the production content, and it is difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to the longer period at the end of the advantageous state can do.

(1-3-2) It is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and after the advantageous state ends, a special state (for example, a probability change state, a short time state, a high state) that is different from the advantageous state. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable to a base state),
It is possible to control at least one of a normal state (for example, a normal state), the special state, the advantageous state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. Game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100);
When controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the special state, rather than being controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the normal state (for example, the so-called first big hit) (For example, in the case of so-called consecutive big hits) the end-time effect selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, Step S366 of FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8-11),
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIG. 8-23 to FIG. 8-26) capable of executing an end effect during the end effect period;
In the end stage production period, in the selection period in which the production contents after the end stage production period can be selected, the after stage production reception is received from the player from among a plurality of types of the production contents. Means (for example, the production control CPU 120, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, which may be another operation unit for setting. Steps 069FS156 to 069FS159 in FIG. 8-23).
The selection period of the end stage production period of the first advantageous state is longer than the selection period of the end stage production period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. The 16R probability variation big hit has a longer period of selection for the production after the big hit than the probability variation big hit.)

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, since the selection period of the production content after the end of the production period at the end is lengthened, it becomes easier to recognize the production content, and it is difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to the longer period at the end of the advantageous state can do.

(1-3-3) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, more advantageous for the player than the first special identification information) ( For example, the variable display of the second special symbol) can be executed, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after the advantageous state ends, the special state different from the advantageous state ( For example, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a probable change state, a short time state, a high base state)
First hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the first special identification information as first hold storage information (for example, first hold storage);
Second hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the second special identification information as second hold storage information (for example, second hold storage);
When both the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information are stored, the variable display of the second special identification information based on the second reserved storage information is changed. Variable display control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B) to be executed in preference to the display;
As the advantageous state, a gaming state control means (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling at least one of a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous for the player than the first advantageous state. When,
The advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the second reserved storage information than when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the first reserved memory information. End effect selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S366 of FIG. 8-10, FIG. 8-11) for selecting a long period as a high ratio as the end effect period at the end of the game,
Ending effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S772 in FIG. 8-22, FIG. 8-23 to FIG. 8-26) capable of executing an end effect during the end effect period;
In the end stage production period, in the selection period in which the production contents after the end stage production period can be selected, the after stage production reception is received from the player from among a plurality of types of the production contents. Means (for example, the production control CPU 120, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, which may be another operation unit for setting. Steps 069FS156 to 069FS159 in FIG. 8-23).
The selection period of the end stage production period of the first advantageous state is longer than the selection period of the end stage production period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. The 16R probability variation big hit has a longer period of selection for the production after the big hit than the probability variation big hit.)

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. In addition, since the selection period of the production content after the end of the production period at the end is lengthened, it becomes easier to recognize the production content, and it is difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to the longer period at the end of the advantageous state can do.

(1-4) In any of the gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-3-3) above,
It further includes motion detection means for detecting the motion by the player (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, step 069FS158 of FIGS. 8-23),
The end-time effect executing means executes, in an effect mode that requires detection of the operation by the operation detecting means during the execution period, as an intervention element, even when any of the plural types of end-time effects is executed ( For example, any of the effect patterns A to E is an effect mode for accepting the player's operation).

  According to such a configuration, the presence of an intervention element by the player can make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay.

(1-5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-3-3),
It further includes motion detection means for detecting the motion by the player (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, step 069FS158 of FIGS. 8-23),
The end-time effect executing means executes the end-time effect as an intervention element in any one of an effect mode that requires detection of an operation by the motion detection unit during an execution period and an effect mode that does not require detection (for example, Any of the effect patterns A to E may be an effect mode that does not accept the player's operation).

  According to such a configuration, the presence of an intervention element by the player can make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay.

(1-6) In any of the above gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-5),
(The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period of the first advantageous state, )
(End-time effect executed by the end-time effect execution means from a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect pattern A to effect pattern E) that can be executed in the end effect period in the first advantageous state. An end-time effect accepting unit that accepts the selection of the player (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B. Other operation unit for setting may be used. Step S752A in FIG. 8-19, FIG. 8-20, further comprising step S784 of FIG.
A plurality of types of end-time effects are selected a predetermined number of times (for example, once or a plurality of times) by the end-time effect receiving means, and until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, so-called continuous channel). In the case where the production pattern B is released, the selection pattern cannot be selected during the continuous program. .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a variety of effects and make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay.

(1-7) In any one of the gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-5) above,
(The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period of the first advantageous state, )
(End-stage presentation reception that accepts from the player the selection of the end-stage presentation executed by the end-stage presentation execution means from among a plurality of types of end stage presentations that can be executed during the end stage presentation period of the first advantageous state. Means (for example, the production control CPU 120, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B. Other setting units may be used. Step S752A in FIG. 8-19, Step S784 in FIG. 8-20, and FIG. 8-21. .)
In the case of multiple types of end-time effects, when the effect results in a specific result (for example, success), the selection is accepted until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the so-called continuous channel ends). An end-time effect that is disabled is included (for example, if the setting suggestion is executed, the effect pattern C is not selectable during continuous change).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a variety of effects and make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay.

(1-8) In the gaming machine of (1-6) or (1-7) above,
(The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period of the first advantageous state, )
(End-stage presentation reception that accepts from the player the selection of the end-stage presentation executed by the end-stage presentation execution means from among a plurality of types of end stage presentations that can be executed during the end stage presentation period of the first advantageous state. Means (for example, the production control CPU 120, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B. Other setting units may be used. Step S752A in FIG. 8-19, Step S784 in FIG. 8-20, and FIG. 8-21. .)
A plurality of types of effects at the end include an effect at the end when the selection can be newly accepted instead of the effect at the end when the selection cannot be accepted (for example, the effect pattern E is the effect pattern B or When the production pattern C is not selectable, it can be selected.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a variety of effects and make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay.

(1-9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-8)
(The end-time effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect patterns A to E) during the end-time effect period of the first advantageous state, )
(End-stage presentation reception that accepts from the player the selection of the end-stage presentation executed by the end-stage presentation execution means from among a plurality of types of end stage presentations that can be executed during the end stage presentation period of the first advantageous state. Means (for example, the production control CPU 120, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B. Other setting units may be used. Step S752A in FIG. 8-19, Step S784 in FIG. 8-20, and FIG. 8-21. .)
Multiple types of effects at the end can be accepted based on the release conditions (for example, the condition that other effect patterns cannot be selected and the condition that the continuous channel has ended) are satisfied. Including an end-time production. Note that before or during the selection period in which the selection of the production at the end can be accepted, or during the selection period, the player's special operation (for example, back button operation or command input, specifically, cross The release condition may be satisfied in accordance with the operation of the keys in a predetermined order, repeated push-buttons, password input, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a variety of effects and make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay.

(1-10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-9),
(The end-time effect executing means can execute any of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect pattern A to effect pattern E).)
It further comprises setting means (see, for example, FIG. 9-1 to FIG. 11-3) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
The plurality of types of end-time effects include effects that suggest the set values set by the setting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (H), the effect pattern C indicates a set value). Directing.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a variety of effects and make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay.

(1-11) In any one of the gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-10) above,
(The end-time effect executing means can execute any of a plurality of types of end-time effects (for example, effect pattern A to effect pattern E).)
The plurality of types of end effects include end effects having different lengths (for example, the effect patterns A to E have different lengths), respectively.
After execution of the end-time effect is completed, the next variable is performed so that the period from the start of execution of the end-time effect by the end-time effect execution means to the start of the next variable display is the same. The period adjustment effect until the display is started is executed (for example, the ending effect period is longer than the effect patterns A to E, and the jackpot symbol is displayed in the remaining time).

  According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to adjust the period from the start of execution of the end-time effect until the start of the next variable display, and game control can be easily executed.

(1-12) In any one of the gaming machines (1-1-1) to (1-11) above,
The production stage at the end includes at least a first period and a second period after the first period has elapsed,
In the first period, a related effect (for example, introduction effect, explanation effect, effect mode selection effect) related to the effect executed in the second period is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27, ending) You may make it provide the production pattern selection period which selects the production pattern performed after that during production time.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to produce a variety of effects and make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay.

(2-1-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player,
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The first effect state is a start effect selection means for selecting a longer period as a start effect period (for example, a fanfare effect time) at the start of the advantageous state than the second advantage state ( For example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S269 of FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7),
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. A long period of time)
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R normal big hit and in the case of promotion from 6R normal big hit to 6R probability variable big hit, the notification effect is executed in a manner that the player cannot select).
In the notification period of the first advantageous state, the player is notified in a manner in which the effect during the advantageous state is to be executed after the start time period ends (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R probable big hit and 16R probable big hit, a notification effect for notifying the selected music piece is executed by accepting selection of which music to output at the time of the big hit. ).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-1-2) It is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after completion of the advantageous state, a special state (for example, a probability change state, a short time state, a high state) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable to a base state),
The normal state (for example, the normal state), the special state, the advantageous state, the first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit), and the second disadvantageous for the player than the first advantageous state A gaming state control means (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to at least one of an advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit);
When controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the special state, rather than being controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the normal state (for example, the so-called first big hit) (For example, in the case of so-called big hits of consecutive Chang), the start stage effect selection means (for example, for selecting a long period at a high rate as the start stage period (for example, fanfare stage time) at the start of the advantageous state Game control microcomputer 100, step S269 of FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7),
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. A long period of time)
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R normal big hit and in the case of promotion from 6R normal big hit to 6R probability variable big hit, the notification effect is executed in a manner that the player cannot select).
In the notification period of the first advantageous state, the player is notified in a manner in which the effect during the advantageous state is to be executed after the start time period ends (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R probable big hit and 16R probable big hit, a notification effect for notifying the selected music piece is executed by accepting selection of which music to output at the time of the big hit. ).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-1-3) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, more advantageous for the player than the first special identification information) ( For example, the variable display of the second special symbol) can be executed, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after the advantageous state ends, the special state different from the advantageous state ( For example, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a probable change state, a short time state, a high base state)
First hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the first special identification information as first hold storage information (for example, first hold storage);
Second hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the second special identification information as second hold storage information (for example, second hold storage);
When both the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information are stored, the variable display of the second special identification information based on the second reserved storage information is changed. Variable display control means (see, for example, the game control microcomputer 100, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and FIG. 8-4) to be executed in preference to the display;
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the second reserved storage information than when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the first reserved memory information. Start effect selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S269 in FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8−) that selects a long period of time as a high ratio as the start effect period (eg, fanfare effect time) at the start of 7) and
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. A long period of time)
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R normal big hit and in the case of promotion from 6R normal big hit to 6R probability variable big hit, the notification effect is executed in a manner that the player cannot select).
In the notification period of the first advantageous state, the player is notified in a manner in which the effect during the advantageous state is to be executed after the start time period ends (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17). In addition, in the case of 6R probable big hit and 16R probable big hit, a notification effect for notifying the selected music piece is executed by accepting selection of which music to output at the time of the big hit. ).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-2-1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The first effect state is a start effect selection means for selecting a longer period as a start effect period (for example, a fanfare effect time) at the start of the advantageous state than the second advantage state ( For example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S269 of FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7),
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. Long period to run).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-2-2) It is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after completion of the advantageous state, a special state (for example, a probability change state, a time reduction state, a high state) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controllable to a base state),
The normal state (for example, the normal state), the special state, the advantageous state, the first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit), and the second disadvantageous for the player than the first advantageous state A gaming state control means (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to at least one of an advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit);
When controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the special state, rather than being controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the normal state (for example, the so-called first big hit) (For example, in the case of so-called big hits of consecutive Chang), the start stage effect selection means (for example, for selecting a long period at a high rate as the start stage period (for example, fanfare stage time) at the start of the advantageous state Game control microcomputer 100, step S269 of FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-7),
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. Long period to run).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-2-3) First special identification information (for example, first special symbol) as special identification information (for example, special symbol) and second special identification information (for example, more advantageous for the player than the first special identification information) ( For example, the variable display of the second special symbol) can be executed, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after the advantageous state ends, the special state different from the advantageous state ( For example, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a probable change state, a short time state, a high base state)
First hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the first special identification information as first hold storage information (for example, first hold storage);
Second hold storage means (for example, game control microcomputer 100, RAM 102) capable of storing information relating to variable display of the second special identification information as second hold storage information (for example, second hold storage);
When both the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information are stored, the variable display of the second special identification information based on the second reserved storage information is changed. Variable display control means (see, for example, the game control microcomputer 100, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and FIG. 8-4) to be executed in preference to the display;
As the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, 16 round big hit, probability variation big hit) and at least a second advantageous state (for example, 6 round big hit, normal big hit) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. A game state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled by either
The advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the second reserved storage information than when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the first reserved memory information. Start effect selection means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, step S269 in FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8−) that selects a long period of time as a high ratio as the start effect period (eg, fanfare effect time) at the start of 7) and
In a notification period (for example, a notification effect period) which is a part of the start time effect period, a plurality of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed during the advantageous state after the start time effect period ends. Among them, a notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 069FS122 in FIG. 8-16) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect that can be executed in the advantageous state;
Advantageous state effect accepting means (for example, effect control CPU 120, stick controller 31A, push button 31B; other operation unit for setting) which can accept the selection of the effect during advantageous state from a plurality of types. Step 069FS123 to Step 069FS126 of FIG.
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. Long period to run).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-4) In any of the gaming machines (2-1-1) to (2-2-3) above,
In the first advantageous state, there are more types of effects during the advantageous state that can be executed than in the second advantageous state (for example, in the case of 6R normal big hit, it is possible to output the music at the big hit from three songs In the case of 16R probable big hit, you can select from 10 songs.

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-5) In any one of the above gaming machines (2-1-1) to (2-4),
Based on the increase in the number of times of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the so-called continuous number of consecutive times) when the special state is being controlled, in the first advantageous state, by the effect receiving means during the advantageous state The number of types of effects during the advantageous state that can be selected increases (for example, a selectable jackpot music is added for each consecutive channel).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-6) In any of the gaming machines (2-1-1) to (2-5) above,
As the first advantageous state, there are a 1A advantageous state (for example, 16 round probability variation big hit) and a 1B advantageous state (for example, 6 round probability variation big hit) which is more disadvantageous for the player than the 1A advantageous state,
The notification period of the 1A advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the 1B advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the 16R probability variation big hit is more noticeable than the 6R probability variation big hit. Long period.)

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-7) In any one of the gaming machines (2-1-1) to (2-6) above,
The notification effect executing means, as the notification effect,
In the second advantageous state, as the effect during the advantageous state, the type of effect for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is advantageous is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. The notification effect and the round promotion effect are executed as the notification effect.) On the other hand,
In the first advantageous state, notification of the type of music that can be output as the effect during the advantageous state is executed (for example, the music selection effect is executed as the notification effect as shown in FIG. 8-17).

  According to such a configuration, since the period controlled to the advantageous state can be lengthened, the gaming value given to the player per unit period of the advantageous state can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from becoming too high. Further, when the notification period is long, the player can select an effect during the advantageous state. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of delay due to an increase in the period when the advantageous state starts.

(2-8) In any one of the above gaming machines (2-1-1) to (2-7)
The start stage production period includes an advantageous state type suggestion period (for example, a jackpot type suggestion display period shown in FIG. 8-17) in which an effect suggesting the type of advantageous state is executed,
The advantageous state type suggestion period of the first advantageous state is longer than the advantageous state type suggestion period of the second advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. The jackpot type suggestion display period is longer than other jackpots.)

  According to such a configuration, the player is notified that the advantageous state is more advantageous for the player for a longer period of time. For this reason, since a player can be pleased, the interest of a game can be improved.

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability of jackpot according to the set value is changed by a setting change operation using an operation means such as a predetermined switch by a person on the game hall side (game shop clerk or the like). . For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a setting change process is executed to change the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process, the setting change process is executed to change the jackpot winning probability by using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value. The set value is composed of, for example, 6 levels (a plurality of levels) of 1 to 6, and the winning probability of the jackpot is set value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3 <setting value 4 <setting value 5 <setting value 6 in this order. Get higher. That is, when the setting value 1 is set as the setting value, the player has the lowest advantage, and the advantage increases stepwise in the order of the setting value 2 to the setting value 6. It should be noted that the set values need only be provided in a plurality of stages, and are not limited to six stages. In this way, since the winning rate (number of balls played per unit time (number of winning balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of jackpot, changing the setting value will change the ball winning rate I can say.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation at power-on. Among the six setting values, for example, the setting value 4, the setting value 5, and the setting value 6 are called high settings with a high probability of winning the jackpot. For example, the setting value 1, the setting value 2, and the setting value 3 are the jackpot Sometimes called a low setting with a low probability of winning.

  Further, the small win winning probability may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 similarly to the big win winning probability. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the probability variation control is executed, when changing the jackpot winning probability, both the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state are set. It can be changed by setting value 1 to setting value 6 (for example, both jackpot winning probabilities may be set value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3 <setting value 4 <setting value 5 <setting value 6). .

  Also, the selection probability of the jackpot type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6, similarly to the win probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the setting value 1 to the setting value 6 as in the case of the jackpot winning probability. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changed by setting the setting value 1 to the setting value 6 as in the case of the big hit winning probability.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating a setting value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value changing process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device (207SGSa051), the right-handed lamp, the first hold indicator, the second The blinking of the hold indicator is started (207SGSa052). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display as an aspect corresponding to the set value change process (an aspect that is neither big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C) (207SGSa052a). ).

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 103 sets a setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch is operated (207SGSa062). When there is no operation of the setting changeover switch (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. When there is (207SGSa062; Y), the contents of the RAM 102 are updated based on the operation of the setting changeover switch (207SGSa063).

  Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor is “1”, the RAM 102 uses “2”, which is a one-stage advantageous setting value for the player, as a temporary setting value. If the setting value stored in the display monitor and displayed on the display monitor is “2”, “3”, which is a one-stage advantageous setting value for the player over “2”, is stored in the RAM 102 as a temporary setting value. For example, a numerical value larger than the set value displayed on the display monitor is stored in the RAM 102 as a borrow setting. If the setting value displayed on the display monitor is “6”, “1” may be stored in the RAM 102 as a temporary setting value.

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

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

  If the lock switch is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and ends the display of the setting value (or provisional setting value) on the display monitor. (207SGSa067), all segments constituting the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device are turned off (207SGSa067a). Furthermore, the CPU 103 finishes blinking the right-handed lamp, the first hold indicator, and the second hold indicator, and turns on the segments constituting the round indicator (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

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

  When the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is the same as the provisional setting value stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and when the setting value is different (207SGSa070; Y), The temporary setting value stored in the RAM 102 is stored in the RAM 102 as a setting value (207SGSa071), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting value.

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

  FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device (207SGSa101), the right-handed lamp, the first hold indicator, the second The hold indicator starts blinking (207SGSa102). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display as an aspect corresponding to the set value confirmation process (an aspect that is neither big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C) (207SGSa103). ).

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

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

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. Further, when the lock switch is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor is ended (207SGSa112), and all of the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device are configured. The segment is turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends blinking of the right-handed lamp, the first hold indicator and the second hold indicator, and lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

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

  As described above, the first special symbol display device, the second special symbol display device, and the round indicator are turned on from the start of the set value change processing and the set value confirmation processing, and the first hold indicator, the second hold indicator, By starting the blinking of the right-handed lamp, the player, the game clerk, etc., is confirming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changing the setting value or checking the setting value from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Can be recognized.

  It should be noted that in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change process or the set value check process, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process or the set value check process, one of the segments constituting the round indicator However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round indicator can be any of big hit A, big hit B, and big hit C. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it does not correspond.

  Further, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, the segments constituting the round indicator are the same as the mode corresponding to the set value change process or the set value check process at the start of the set value change process or the set value check process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round indicator are at the start of the set value change process and at the start of the set value confirmation process. It may be lit in a different manner.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch is cleared with the gaming machine frame open. Setting value change processing is executed by turning on the switch.

  At this time, on the display monitor, the display (base value display) using the first display unit, the second display unit, the third display unit, and the fourth display unit is completed by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 To do. That is, the display monitor according to the present embodiment uses different number of display copies when the set value changing process is executed at the time of activation and when the base value is displayed after the activation is completed.

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

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

  At this time, on the display monitor, the display (base value display) using the first display unit, the second display unit, the third display unit, and the fourth display unit is completed by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 To do. That is, the display monitor according to the present embodiment uses different number of display copies when the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of activation and when the base value is displayed after the activation is completed.

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value confirmation process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit. Note that the display of the set value on the fourth display unit is ended when the lock switch is turned OFF, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ready to play.

The invention 207SG has been described above while exemplifying the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 207SG is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 9A) ,
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing) capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
With
An information display unit (for example, a game information display unit) including a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device) that is controlled by the game control means and can perform at least variable display. Have
A setting state in which setting values can be set by the setting means when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, when the clear switch, the lock switch, and the release sensor are each ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated) , The CPU 103 shifts to a state in which the setting value changing process shown in FIG.
In the setting state, a display capable of recognizing the setting state is performed on the information display unit (for example, when the CPU 103 is executing a setting value changing process, the first special symbol display device and the second display unit). 2) a game machine characterized in that all segments constituting the special symbol display device are turned on), and according to this feature, information for executing variable display that is an important display in the game machine Since it is alert | reported that it is a setting state in a display part, suitable alerting | reporting can be performed.

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

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

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

  For example, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the game information display unit includes a first special symbol display device, a second special symbol display device, a first hold indicator, a second hold indicator, a normal symbol indicator, Although the form comprised from a figure holding | maintenance display, a round display, a right-handed lamp, a probability variation lamp, and a time-saving lamp was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A game information display part is the 1st special symbol display. It is only necessary to include the device and the second special symbol display device.

  In the feature unit 207SG of the embodiment, the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process (setting value changing state) and the case where the setting value checking process is being executed (setting value checking state). Although the embodiment in which the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device are lit in the same manner is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process. The first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device may be lit or blinked in different manners when the set value confirmation process is being executed. By doing in this way, whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state according to the lighting mode or the flashing mode of the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device Can be reported easily.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device are turned on by lighting all the segments. An example of the display mode (lighting mode) of the symbol display device or the second special symbol display device is different from the display mode when the first special symbol display device or the second special symbol display device derives and displays the variable display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lighting mode) of the first special symbol display device or the second special symbol display device in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is the first special symbol. If the display device or the second special symbol display device is different from the display mode in the case where the variable display result is derived and displayed, all segments constituting the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device Among some of the segments may not lit.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device and the round indicator constituting 1 Illustrated is a mode of turning on a segment, right-handed lamp, and blinking of all segments constituting the first hold indicator and the second hold indicator. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value is changed. In the state and the set value confirmation state, lighting of one segment constituting the round indicator, blinking of the right-handed lamp, and blinking of all segments constituting the first hold indicator and the second hold indicator are not executed. Or only a part may be executed.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, only one of the segments constituting the round indicator is lit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as long as the combination does not correspond to the jackpot type, the number of lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state may be plural.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the form in which the notification of the set value abnormality error is executed using the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the LED may be lit or blinked to notify that a set value abnormality error has occurred.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above embodiment, an example in which a display monitor for displaying a base value on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be provided with a display monitor. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with a display monitor as described above, display means for displaying the set value (or provisional set value) in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state may be newly provided.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device, the second special symbol display device, the first hold indicator, the second hold indicator, the round indicator, the right, which constitute the game information display unit The form which notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by changing the hitting lamp or the like in a different mode from the game is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the first special symbol display device, the second special symbol display device, the first hold indicator, the second hold indicator, the round indicator, the right-handed lamp, etc. that constitute the game information display unit are the pachinko gaming machine 1 May be displayed (lighted or blinked) during the game as long as it is possible to notify that the state is the set value change state or the set value confirmation state.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device, the second special symbol display device, the first hold indicator, the second hold indicator, the round indicator, the right, which constitute the game information display unit The form which notifies that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by changing the hitting lamp or the like in a different mode from the game is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the “mode different from that during the game” may include that the blinking cycle is different, the luminance, the emission color of each segment is different, and the like.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device, the second special symbol display device, the first hold indicator, the second hold indicator, the round indicator, the right, which constitute the game information display unit The form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by turning on or blinking the hitting lamp is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine When 1 is a set value change state or a set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device, the second special symbol display device, the first hold indicator, the second hold indicator, the round indicator, and the right-handed lamp are turned on Or a description that the blinking is executed may be provided at a predetermined location of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, in the vicinity of the game information display unit). By doing in this way, a store clerk or the like who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a first special symbol display device, a second special symbol display device, a first hold indicator, a second hold indicator, It is possible to prevent the round display device and the right-handed lamp from being lit or blinking as a malfunction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like.

  In the game control main process of the feature 207SG of this embodiment, the RAM clear process is executed when the clear switch is determined to be ON or after the setting value changing flag is cleared. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear process clears the setting value changing flag when it is determined that the clear switch is ON. It may be executed when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set instead of after.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when the lock switch is turned off in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. This game stop end process is the same process as the game stop end process of FIG. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value on the display monitor is ended (207SGSa112). Thereafter, processing similar to the processing illustrated in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 40F)
Next, the feature part 40F will be described. The feature unit 40F has a feature regarding the processing of the effect control command during the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Noise may be generated due to static electricity or the like during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In such a case, an effect control command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 unintentionally. A process when such an irregular command is received will be described below.

  FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an effect control command in feature 40F in the present embodiment. The command F1XXH and the command F2XXH are effect control commands indicating the contents of the determination results at the time of winning such as jackpot type determination and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command F2XXH is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results.

  Various production control commands shown in FIG. 11A are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 at a predetermined timing by the CPU 103. Receiving the various effect control commands, the effect control CPU 120 executes various processes. A part of the various processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the effect control command will be described.

(About processing based on variation pattern specification command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to perform variation display of the displayed decorative symbols. Moreover, you may provide the image display apparatus 5 with the always small design of the aspect which reduced the decoration design corresponding to the variable display of the special design. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the fact that the variation pattern designation command has been received, thereby performing variation display of the always small symbols to be displayed.

(Processing based on the first variation start command and the second variation start command)
As a symbol for performing variable display, a fourth symbol may be provided as a fourth symbol following the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. The 4th symbol is a symbol indicating that the special symbol (the first and second special symbols) is fluctuating, for example, and is fluctuated by a certain operation in a mode that is always visible on a display device such as the image display device 5. Is displayed. When the 4th symbol is displayed in a variably displayed manner, an effect that the effect content including the variegated display of the decorative symbol disappears from the screen for a moment is performed, or the movable body is wholly or partially on the screen of the image display device 5. Even if the decorative design is difficult to recognize, such as when an effect such as shielding is performed, it is possible to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first variation start command to perform variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second variation start command, thereby performing variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol.

(About processing based on the command that is open during the grand prize opening)
During the big hit game, a round game for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player is executed, for example, 15 times. During the round game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to be in the closed state (second state), so that it is difficult for the gaming ball to win the big winning opening. The effect control CPU 120 controls the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the open state based on the reception of the special winning opening opening designation command. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the special winning opening opening designation command.

(Processing based on the first start opening prize designation command and the second starting opening prize designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first start opening winning designation command, and thereby stores the first hold information stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. The hold display corresponding to is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second start opening winning designation command, thereby storing the second effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. The hold display corresponding to the hold information is displayed.

(Processing based on symbol designation command and variation type designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 performs a winning flash effect and a winning change effect on the basis of the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. The winning flash effect is an effect of causing a lamp provided around the first start opening to emit light when a start winning occurs. The effect control CPU 120 draws the winning flash effect on the basis of the big hit expectation based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. When the lottery is won, the lamps emit light in different modes depending on the degree of expectation. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 emits red light for those with a high degree of expectation of big hits, and emits white light for those with a low expectation level, and when the lottery is out of the lottery or out of reach without reach, etc. In such a case, control is performed so as not to emit the lamp. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound corresponding to the degree of expectation together with the winning flash effect. Control may be performed so that sound is not output only by light emission.

  The on-hold change change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the hold display that is displayed when the start winning is generated to a mode different from the normal mode. The effect control CPU 120 draws the winning change effect at the time of winning based on the expectation degree of the big hit based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. And when a lottery is won, the hold display at the time of winning is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. Specifically, the hold display is displayed in red, green, and blue in order from the one with the highest expectation level of the big hit, and the hold display is displayed in the normal mode white when there is a lottery, or when there is a loss change without reach. . In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound corresponding to the degree of expectation along with the winning change effect at the time of winning. Note that control may be performed so that no sound is output only by a pending change.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command, thereby executing the pending change effect at the time of winning. Note that only one of the flash effect at the time of winning and the hold change effect at the time of winning may be executed. Also, when winning a prize, an effect indicating the degree of expectation may be executed only by the output of sound.

  Next, the effect control main process executed in the feature section 40F will be described. FIG. 11B is a flowchart of the effect control main process in the feature section 40F.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a setting value change start notification command or a setting value confirmation start notification command has been received (207SGS411). When the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value changing state or the setting value checking state, the setting value is changed. A setting value related notification process is executed to execute notification that the operation is being performed (notification while the setting value is being changed) and notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notification that the setting value is being confirmed) (207SGS412). In the setting value related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting change value is being updated and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

  After executing the setting value related notification process in 207SGS412, the sub-side game stop process is executed (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop process, the effect control CPU 120 stops the game when an effect control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Processing is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  After the sub game stop processing is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416). When no setting value change end notification command or setting value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS412, and when a setting value change end notification command and a setting value confirmation end notification command have been received (207SGS416; Y) Advances to 207SGS427.

  FIG. 11C is a flowchart of the sub-side game stop process in the feature unit 40F executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

  In the sub-side game stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). If it is determined that the first change start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS011. If it is determined that the first change start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. If it is determined that the second change start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS012. If it is determined that the second variation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS012, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS013. If it is determined that a variation pattern designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The control 120 for effect control performs the display of the variation of the decorative symbol or the variation of the small symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation pattern designation command in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Can be avoided. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the special winning opening open designation command has been received. If it is determined that the special winning opening open designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS014. When it is determined that the special winning opening open designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the special winning opening open designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You can prevent it from running. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS014, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the first start winning prize designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first start winning port designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS015. When it is determined that the first start winning port designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the first hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first start prize opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS015, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the second start winning prize designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second start winning port designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. If it is determined that the second start winning port designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the second hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second start winning prize designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a symbol designation command has been received. If it is determined that the symbol designating command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can cancel the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent the on-hold change effect at the time of winning by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. . Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a variation type designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation type designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS018. If it is determined that the variation type designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can cancel the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the winning change change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. it can. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command that is directly transmitted to the effect control board 12 from a device that sends a command for checking the state of the screen or the state of the accessory provided in the gaming machine at the time of factory shipment or the like. . When transmitting a test command, various test commands are transmitted in a state in which a transmission device dedicated to test command transmission is connected to the effect control board 12.

  If it is determined in 40FS018 that a test command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS019. If it is determined that the test command has been received, control according to the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on having received a test command for checking the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Display the check screen. As described above, the process based on the reception of the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Thereafter, the process ends.

  In 40FS019, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not a command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting check end notification command has been received (40FS019). These commands are, for example, commands as shown in FIG. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that these commands have been received, the received commands are discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from executing effects by discarding these commands during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Thereafter, the process ends.

(About effects of features)
As shown in FIG. 11C, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even when it receives the variation pattern designation command while being controlled in the setting change state. Do not perform control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if it receives the variation pattern designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled in the setting change state, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, Since the change start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, Since the change start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command, the production control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening open designation command. The control based on reception of the special winning opening open designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command, the production controlling CPU 120 discards the special winning opening open designation command. The control based on reception of the special winning opening open designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first start winning port designation command and the second start winning port designation command while being controlled in the setting change state, the first start winning prize is received. Since the mouth designation command and the second start prize opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start prize opening designation command and the second start prize opening designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 11-3, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first start prize opening designation command and the second start prize opening designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first start prize is obtained. Since the mouth designation command and the second start prize opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start prize opening designation command and the second start prize opening designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 11-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when being controlled to the setting change state, and therefore is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and variation type command. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent malfunctions of predetermined rendering means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 11-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when being controlled to the setting confirmation state, and therefore is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and variation type command. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent malfunctions of predetermined rendering means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command as in 40FS021. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning. In addition, since the received command is discarded, no information remains, so even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11-2, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting for displaying an image for informing the setting change state is made, and the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. Based on the above, a setting is made to display an image for informing that the setting is being confirmed. In this way, it can be shown that the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like. It is possible to prevent the predetermined production means from malfunctioning.

  As indicated by 40FS020 in FIG. 11C, control according to the test command is executed even when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled. In this way, even when it is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the operation of the predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command can be executed.

(About the modification of the feature)
As described above, the characteristic portion 40F has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 40F is demonstrated.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 executes the analysis of the effect control command reception buffer for each command transmitted when being controlled in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, instead of analyzing the commands in sequence and discarding them one by one, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the initialization command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 based on the end of the setting change state. And based on having received the initialization command, you may make it cancel all the commands stored in the buffer for effect control command reception. Further, even in the setting confirmation state, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded based on the reception of the predetermined command.

  In the embodiment described above, when the control based on the effect control command is not executed even if an effect control command other than the command related to the setting change or setting confirmation is received when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled. explained. However, the process based on the reception of the effect control command when controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be executed internally. Even in such a case, the control executed when being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has higher priority than the control based on receiving the other effect control command. On the screen of the image display device 5, an image according to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is displayed. As for the sound, in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is only necessary to mute channels other than the channel that outputs the notification sound in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the process of analyzing the received command is executed when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is controlled. However, when controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, even if a command is received, it may not be analyzed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the image display device 5 and the lamp at the time of winning are described as the predetermined effect means that is operated by the effect control CPU 120 when receiving the effect control command. However, the predetermined effect means may be any as long as the effect control means 120 is executed based on the reception of the command. For example, an operating means operated by the player or a movable member provided in the gaming machine may be used as the predetermined effect means. In such a case, when the operation means vibrates or the movable member operates by receiving a predetermined command, a command for executing these operations is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Even if it is, the control for discarding the command may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, a command other than the command for ending the setting change state or setting confirmation state, such as the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command, is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You may control so that it may not.

  In the above-described embodiment, a lamp provided in the gaming machine may be caused to emit light or a sound may be output from a speaker together with control for operating the image display device 5. In such a case, the command may be discarded when a command related to the lamp or the speaker is received so that these rendering means do not operate during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the notice effect based on the reception of the symbol designation command or the variation type command has been described has been described. However, the notice effect to be executed may be executed by receiving one of the commands, or when a command related to the variation pattern command is transmitted due to the occurrence of the start winning, the command related to the variation pattern The notice effect may be executed based on the above. In such a case, even if a command related to the variation pattern is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the command may be discarded.

  In the above-described embodiment, the lottery for the advance notice may be executed based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command during the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Then, it may be possible not to execute various kinds of notices by determining that the notices cannot be executed at the timing when it is actually determined whether the notices can be executed. In addition, when performing pre-reading notice effects in continuous fluctuation display other than at the time of winning a prize, a lottery of notices is executed based on the reception of a symbol designation command or fluctuation type command during the setting change state or setting confirmation state. When the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is completed at the timing when the notice is actually started, the notice based on the received command may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a command received in the process of 40FS021 in 40FS001 is discarded. However, the timing at which the received command is discarded may be the timing after it is determined that the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416; Y). In this way, when a plurality of irregular commands are received, the commands can be discarded at once.

  In the above-described embodiment, when an irregular command is received once during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, a restriction may be imposed so as not to receive another irregular command thereafter. Good.

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 11 Main board, 12 Production control board, 100 Game control microcomputer, 103 CPU, 120 Production control CPU

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
As the advantageous state, a gaming state control means capable of controlling at least one of a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state;
The first production state selecting means for selecting a higher period as a start time production period at the start of the advantageous state than the second production state in the first advantageous state;
In the notification period, which is a part of the start stage production period, among the plurality of types of advantageous state effects that can be executed during the advantageous state after the end of the start stage production period, A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect during the advantageous state;
An advantageous state effect receiving means capable of receiving from the player the selection of the advantageous state effect from a plurality of types;
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state,
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of the effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select,
A gaming machine that, in the notification period of the first advantageous state, notifies the player in a manner that the player can select which effect during the advantageous state to be executed after the start-time effect period ends. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player and can be controlled to a special state different from the advantageous state after the advantageous state ends,
Game state control means capable of controlling at least one of a normal state, the special state, the advantageous state as a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state; ,
In the case of being controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the special state, the case of being controlled to the advantageous state is more effective at the start of the advantageous state than to the case of being controlled to the advantageous state when being controlled to the normal state. A start stage production selecting means for selecting a long period as a start stage at a high rate,
In the notification period, which is a part of the start stage production period, among the plurality of types of advantageous state effects that can be executed during the advantageous state after the end of the start stage production period, A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect during the advantageous state;
An advantageous state effect receiving means capable of receiving from the player the selection of the advantageous state effect from a plurality of types;
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state,
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of the effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select,
A gaming machine that, in the notification period of the first advantageous state, notifies the player in a manner that the player can select which effect during the advantageous state to be executed after the start-time effect period ends. Variable display of the first special identification information and the second special identification information that is more advantageous to the player than the first special identification information can be executed as the special identification information, and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. A gaming machine that is controllable to a special state different from the advantageous state after the advantageous state ends,
First hold storage means capable of storing information on variable display of the first special identification information as first hold storage information;
Second hold storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display of the second special identification information as second hold storage information;
When both the first reserved memory information and the second reserved memory information are stored, the variable display of the second special identification information based on the second reserved memory information is changed. Variable display control means to be executed in preference to display;
As the advantageous state, a gaming state control means capable of controlling at least one of a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state;
The advantageous state is controlled when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the second reserved storage information than when the advantageous state is controlled as a result of the variable display of the first reserved memory information. Start stage production selection means for selecting a long period at a high rate as the start stage production period at the start of
In the notification period, which is a part of the start stage production period, among the plurality of types of advantageous state effects that can be executed during the advantageous state after the end of the start stage production period, A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the type of effect during the advantageous state;
An advantageous state effect receiving means capable of receiving from the player the selection of the advantageous state effect from a plurality of types;
The notification period of the first advantageous state is longer than the notification period of the second advantageous state,
The notification effect executing means includes
In the notification period of the second advantageous state, the type of the effect during the advantageous state that can be executed after the start-time effect period ends is notified in a manner that the player cannot select,
A gaming machine that, in the notification period of the first advantageous state, notifies the player in a manner that the player can select which effect during the advantageous state to be executed after the start-time effect period ends.

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