JP2019201830A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine preventing a decrease in a player's amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: first presentation means capable of performing a first presentation for displaying a first presentation display, if a motion is detected by detection means, in a state where a first effective display is being displayed as an effective display; and second presentation means capable of performing a second presentation for displaying a second display presentation, if a motion is detected by the detection means, in a state where a second effective display indicating that a motion to select one option from among a plurality of options is effective as an effective display is being displayed, the second display presentation capable of specifying a result of the selection according to the detection of the motion. Hardly-visible presentation means can perform a hardly-visible presentation when the first effective display is displayed and if the first presentation is performed by the first presentation means, but does not perform the hardly-visible presentation when the second effective display is displayed and if the second presentation is performed by the second presentation means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20-2

Description

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

  In conventional gaming machines, the display of the effect symbol is erased when the variation stop effect is executed, and even if the effect symbol display is erased, a reduced display is provided so that the player can recognize that the variable display is being executed. Some display a small symbol that is a variable display (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2015-217185A

  As an effect during execution of such variable display, there is an effect that prompts the player's action, and when an action is detected, an effect corresponding to the action is performed. At the stage of prompting the player's action, an image indicating that the detection of the action is effective is displayed, but the other action performed during the display of this image may cause the player to perform an unintended action. There is sex. If an unintended operation is performed, the subsequent effects are also unintended, which may reduce the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a decrease in interest of a player.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) provided with display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) capable of playing a game and displaying an effect display relating to the game. Machine 1 or the like), and detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, etc.) for detecting the player's movement, and an effective display (for example, indicating that the detection of the movement by the detection means is valid) , Effective display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for displaying the effective display 64SH003, 64SH005, etc. on the display means, and effect display (for example, display in the promotion effect) including the effective display displayed by the effective display means. Or the like), it is difficult to visually recognize at least part of the visual difficulty rendering means (for example, CPU 120 for rendering control). The first effect display (for example, a treasure box and a character string, etc.) when an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where the first effective display (for example, the effective display 64SH005) is displayed as the effective display. A first effect means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control, etc.) capable of performing a first effect (for example, a corresponding effect in a button effect), and selecting one option from a plurality of options as the effective display When an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where a second effective display (for example, effective display 64SH003 or the like) indicating that the operation to be performed is displayed, a selection is made according to the detection of the operation. The second effect (for example, the selected performance) that displays the second display effect that can specify the result (for example, the selection result (for example, the selected character) shown in FIG. 20-1 (B2)). A second effect means capable of performing a corresponding effect) (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control), and the visual difficulty effect means displays the first effective display, and the first effect means When the first effect is performed, it is possible to perform a difficult-to-view effect (for example, when a positive determination is made in 64SH104 and 64SH105 in FIG. 20-4, a button effect and a difficult-to-view effect are performed). When the second effect is displayed and the second effect is performed by the second effect means, the visual difficulty effect is not performed (for example, when a positive determination is made in 64SH101 of FIG. 20-4, or a negative determination is made in 64SH104). , 64SH110 makes a positive determination, a selection effect is performed and a visual difficulty effect is not performed, etc.)

  According to such a configuration, according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from decreasing.

  In the present embodiment, description has been made using an example in which a visual difficulty presentation is performed during reach, but the gaming state (highly accurate high base state, low accurate high base state, high accurate low base state, low accurate low base state, big hit Depending on the state, etc., a visual difficulty effect may be performed. As shown in the present embodiment, the visual difficulty effect in a state other than the big hit state may be performed as an effect that increases the expectation level of the big hit, and the visual difficulty effect in the big hit state suggests, for example, round promotion or probability change. You may make it perform as an effect to do.

  Moreover, you may make it perform a visual difficult presentation according to presentation mode. Since the background, the production, and the like differ depending on the production mode, it is possible to further enhance the production effect of the visual difficulty effect by performing the visual difficulty effect in the production mode suitable for the visual difficulty effect.

  Further, it may be possible to produce a visual difficulty using RTC (Real-Time Clock). For example, it is easy to generate a visual difficulty effect at a predetermined time or time zone. Such an effect using the RTC is particularly effective when a pachinko gaming machine is installed in a plurality of amusement stores.

  In the present embodiment, the bar indicating the period is displayed together with the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B as the effective display. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode. Other effective displays include a display of only a character string that prompts an operation such as “press a button”, a display of only a button or a stick, and the like. In addition to the bar, the effective period may be indicated by a digital display that counts down, or by indicating the period by the movement of the hands like an analog clock.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the second effective display is displayed during a period in which a visual difficulty effect is performed (for example, a period from timing 64SHT1 to timing 64SHT7 in FIG. 20-7). This is a period longer than a period (for example, a period from timing 64SHT2 to timing 64SHT5).

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved without giving misunderstanding to a player.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), which displays game-related information (for example, a small symbol, hold display, active display, fourth symbol, right-handed display, etc.) indicating information related to the game Possible game-related information display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120), and the visual difficulty presentation means visually recognizes the game-related information displayed by the game-related information display means even during the visual difficulty presentation effect. It is not difficult (for example, FIG. 20-7 (C)).

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved without giving a player's misunderstanding.

  As other game-related information, there are a winning ball displayed during the big hit, the number of jackpot consecutive villas, and an icon indicating a big hit type as a big hit history during the big hit.

  (4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), which can perform a notice effect (for example, a notice effect of Super Reach A, B, and C in FIG. 20-6). In the case where a notice effect is provided during the difficult viewing effect by the difficult viewing effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like). , Super reach A, B, C, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the mode of the notice effect even during the visual difficulty effect, and can improve the interest.

  As a sound according to an aspect, music including sound effects as well as words such as “super reach A” shown in the present embodiment may be output. Moreover, you may make it express the aspect of production with another display apparatus (sub liquid crystal, LED, etc.).

  (5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the visual difficulty rendering means makes the rendering difficult to visually recognize by performing image processing on the performance display.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a visual difficulty presentation according to the status of the presentation display, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the visual difficulty rendering means prepares in advance a video showing an rendering display that is difficult to visually recognize, Display a video (for example).

  According to such a configuration, according to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the processing load as compared with the case where image processing is performed on the effect display.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the aspect of three types of effects. It is a figure which shows the aspect of a visual difficulty effect. It is a figure for demonstrating each production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed within a variable display setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a visual difficulty production determination ratio and an appearance character determination ratio. It is a figure which shows the example of an output of the sound according to the aspect of the notice effect during a visual difficulty effect. The timing chart and game-related information in the modification are diagrams showing that the visual difficulty effect is not performed. It is a figure which shows an example of a prefetch effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an image which performed other image processing made difficult to visually recognize. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit A), (B) is the explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit B, big hit C), (C) FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting value confirmation process. (A) is a flowchart showing the RAM processing, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. Explanatory drawing which shows the information memorize | stored in RAM, and the state cleared. It is explanatory drawing which shows the initial symbol for every received command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the alerting | reporting aspect at the time of starting of a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a part of effect control process process. 16 is a flowchart showing a setting change process in Modification 8. 18 is a flowchart showing a part of effect control main processing in Modification 8. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the modification 8. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the modification 9. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the modification 10.

(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 (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common performance 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 the high probability state or the 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, etc., 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 performed (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 failure), the CPU 103 executes a 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 various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as the status of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding the feature 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in this embodiment, the non-reach losing fluctuation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. , The variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., in which the decorative pattern variable display mode is the reach mode and the display result is “lost”, and the display result is “big hit” Fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8B, in this embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that the reach effect is controlled. As shown by the number of black stars in FIG. 8B, the reliability when each reach is executed (the jackpot reliability) is as follows: normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super reach B <Higher in the order of Super Reach A. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit.

  In this embodiment, super reach is executed via normal reach. Further, during the reach production of the super reach, the development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. Variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like, such as variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 shown in FIG. 8A, are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In FIG. 8A, a variation pattern in which the reliability is developed to a superreach level one level is shown, but a variation pattern in which the reliability is developed in two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

  In this embodiment, except for the normal reach with the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super reach E having the lowest reliability in the super reach is notified of the reach title only by display, and the title of the other super reach is notified by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than the reach with low reliability. Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively spoken, and the production effect is improved. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Further, the fonts of the title characters (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typefaces (lines, fonts, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach.

  The notification of the reach title (title notification) is not limited to indicating the title itself, such as the name of the reach, but may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, or the like.

(Example of production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following effect operation is executed by the effect control CPU 120 executing effect control process processing based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing an example of super reach production operation in the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that variable display of decorative symbols is being executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. . After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the decorative symbols indicating the numbers 7 on the “left” and “right” stop and become a reach mode. After that, the production branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a teammate character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of super reach production, such as when the introduction of super reach production (also referred to as super reach production) ends, the entire screen of image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. The super reach A title 31AK002 (here “SP reach A” characters) is displayed, and the speaker 8 outputs the sound corresponding to the reach title name (here “super reach A”). The title of Super Reach A is notified. Thereafter, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9E, the character 31AK003, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 are confronted. The subsequent part of the reach production of Super Reach A is executed. An effect in which characters confront each other is also called a battle effect. In the battle effect, if a teammate character wins, the game is a big hit, and if a teammate character loses, the game is lost.

  In addition, when displaying a line on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, a sound corresponding to the line may be output from the speaker 8. Further, the lines are not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed as subtitles on the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introduction of the super reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 9F, the title 31AK005 (here) Is displayed, and the audio corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “super reach B”) is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach B. The Thereafter, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9G, the character 31AK006, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are confronted. The subsequent part of the reach production of Super Reach B is executed.

  As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach title is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the super reach production. By doing in this way, since the title can be notified after showing the introduction portion of the super reach effect to the player, etc., the effect effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

  Also, in Super Reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And Super Reach B (FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G). In the introductory part until the notification is made, a super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9C). By doing in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach is made after the super reach production is started and which title is notified. The super-reach A and the super-reach B are not limited to making the production mode until the title is notified completely common, and it is possible to determine which super-reach is to be determined if the production is closely watched. You may make it make a part into a common production | presentation aspect. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to a title to be notified thereafter. It may be. By doing in this way, the production effect is improved and the player pays attention to the production. As described above, the title notification may be executed after it is possible to specify which super reach is to be made.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 9H, the Super Reach D title 31AK007 (here, the letters “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “defeat the enemy”) is output from the speaker 8, thereby informing the title of the super reach D. Thus, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 indicating the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. Here, the expectation degree is an expectation degree that is a big hit, but does not have to be completely coincident with the reach big hit reliability.

  Note that the super-reach D audio notification does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the contents of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the voice title notification is varied depending on the type of reach. Thereby, the notification mode of a title alert | report becomes various and an interest improves.

  After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right part of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing in this way, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during reach production. In FIG. 9I, the contents of the effects common to those in FIG. 9C (super reach A and super reach B) are shown, but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9J, the enemy character 31AK009 is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted is executed. The

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the letters “SP reach E”) is displayed in a part on the upper left of the image display device 5. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is notified. In Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach E where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is displayed. Executed. Thus, in the super reach E, the title is notified together with the progress of the reach production. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during reach production.

  In the reach production of Super Reach E with a low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent giving a player an excessive sense of expectation by performing the title notification without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach production of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title notification is performed (FIGS. 9D, 9F, 9D). H)). By doing in this way, the title notification according to the super reach production can be executed and the production effect is improved. Note that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach in super reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the reach production of the super reach with high hit reliability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach production of the super reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach production may be stopped and the title notification may be performed.

(Title notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach production, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the super reach production is performed. The title is announced at the start. By doing in this way, the title alert | report according to reach production can be performed and production effect improves. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B with high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach with low jackpot reliability. In E, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production, but the title is notified at the start of the super reach production when the reach is high and the super reach when the reach is low. The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
In this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the image display device 5 is notified. The title is notified in a part of the screen (second area). By doing in this way, the title alert | report according to reach production can be performed and production effect improves. In particular, in the case of a reach with high hit reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be one in which the title is displayed in a size that fits the entire screen, or the title is displayed there with the entire background as the background for title notification. Things (title announcement using the entire screen) or the like may be used. In addition, the display area where the title notification is performed may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, and the display area where the title notification is performed may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

  The method of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the case of a reach with a high hit reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in the case of a reach with a low reliability. Further, in the case where the display area for performing the title notification is varied according to the reach effect, the display area may be varied as in this embodiment, or the display location may be varied.

(Expectation indication)
In this embodiment, in the supervision A and superreach B title announcements with high jackpot reliability, the superleach D having a lower jackpot reliability than superreach A and superreach B without displaying the expectation indication. In the title notification, the expectation suggestion display is displayed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect becomes dull. In addition, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower hit reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation suggestion display is not displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from losing a sense of expectation by displaying an expectation indication indicating that the reliability is low in a reach with low reliability. Note that an expectation indication may be displayed in at least a part of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach E.

  Note that the expected level suggestion display is not limited to that indicated by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H), etc., and the expected level may be suggested by a meter or a gauge. The numerical values may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9H or the like, in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, the number of stages of expectation may be increased so that half black (half) black stars can be displayed.

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is deleted and a super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in super reach A and super reach B, attention can be paid to reach production. In Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a decision effect described later is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the kind of reach can be grasped even during the super reach production. In addition, by performing the above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. Note that the display end timing of the title can be changed arbitrarily since any effect can be achieved.

  In addition, although the production operation of the reach effect of Super Reach C is omitted here, for example, title notification or expectation suggestion display corresponding to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when it is time to derive the display result (the final stage of variable display), a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a “big hit” is executed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and a decision effect indicating that the display result is “lost”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a decision effect is displayed in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, if the display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 10C, an image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10D, the big hit combination is obtained. A definitive decorative symbol is derived. If the display result is “losing”, an image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

  In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified even during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the determined effect is executed. As a result, attention can be paid to the determined effect, and a well-defined title notification can be executed.

  In the example of the production operation shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, during the reach production of the super reach, the decorative design is reduced and executed in the lower right part of the image display device 5. The method of displaying the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative pattern may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach effect.

  In addition, when displaying on-screen display, active display, character resident display during variable display, and mobile-related display, the image display device 5 is appropriately hidden during the super-reach reach effect in order to focus on the reach effect. It is good. At this time, during the low-reliability reach production such as Super Reach E, these displays may be kept displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting excessively due to the low-reliability reach effect, and it is possible to focus attention on the reach effect in the high-reliability reach effect.

(Development production)
Next, an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the development effect is executed when the reach effect of Super Reach D is being executed (title notification of Super Reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown in the figure, an effect that the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn is executed. Thereafter, in the case of developing to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of super reach A is notified and the reach effect of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing to super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11D, the title of super reach B is notified, and the reach effect of super reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the development reach is a reach that performs title notification by display and sound, title notification by display and sound is executed again.

  The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11B, and may be an effect that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or displays a sandstorm (display that appears to be broken). You may do it. By making such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. Note that there may be a development effect such as an effect that the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion)
In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9 (H), a black star indicating the degree of expectation is displayed from the beginning in the degree-of-expected indication 31AK008. First, five white stars are displayed step by step. You may make it perform the expectation degree suggestion production which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the title of Super Reach D is notified, first, five white star expectation indications 31AK021 are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expected degree suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expected degree suggestion display 31AK021 A performance that fits into one of the white stars is performed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pin” indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the same effects are repeated the number of times corresponding to the degree of reach expectation. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (every number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021, the black star is highlighted as shown in FIG. 12F. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion effect has ended.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one, and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is increased by one level. However, there are two or more black stars. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more levels. Alternatively, half of the black stars may be displayed and the expectation level may be increased by half. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars to be displayed (the number of steps of the expected degree of increase). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing in this way, expectation suggestion production becomes various and production effect improves. Note that the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectation that increase at a time, fits into the white stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of stages of expected increase Such an effect may be executed.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, effects based on the command are executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background, character, motif, sound output from the speaker 8 and the like displayed on the image display device 5 may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of variable displays and the game state, or may be changeable by the player's operation.

  FIGS. 12G to 12L are examples of the presentation operation of the title notification and the degree of expectation presentation when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the presentation mode. In the normal mode, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, a title notification and an expectation suggestion effect are executed. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2, which is different from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of super reach D is designated, the title 31AK023 of super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, audio corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but audio different from the normal mode (for example, audio having a different voice color) is output. In addition, the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star but a diamond.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), the black rhombus 31AK025 moves and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed. An effect that fits in one of the white diamonds is performed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pong” indicating that the black diamond indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12J and 12K, the same effects are repeated the number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, as shown in FIG. 12 (L), the black rhombus is highlighted. In this way, depending on the presentation mode (the state when the reach presentation is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the gaming state, etc., the presentation can be varied and the presentation effect can be varied by changing the notification mode of the title. improves.

  In FIG. 12, although the example of the production | presentation operation | movement when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is designated is shown, other reach productions (title notification, expectation suggestion production) by production mode (state when reach production is performed). (Including) may be different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not the reach title is notified or the execution rate of the title notification may be varied. For example, when a predetermined production mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing in this way, the production according to the player's preference can be executed and the production effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation degree suggestion display, and the expectation suggestion effect that increases the number of black stars stepwise is executed. An expectation suggestion effect that reduces the number of displays suggesting stepwise may be executed. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other examples of development effects)
In the case of performing the expectation suggestion effect that increases the display indicating the expectation level of the expectation level suggestion step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation level. In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at a time instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of increasing the number of black stars stepwise is completed, the button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected, the super reach C title 31AK032 (here, the letters “SP reach C”) is displayed as shown in FIG. The title of reach C is notified. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by 2 or more, it is displayed at once. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title or the degree of expectation indication changes may be executed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the reliability of a big hit is executed according to a notification mode of a title (for example, a display color of a title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the Super Reach A title 31AK036 is displayed in black, and the audio corresponding to the Reach title name is output from the speaker 8, so that the Super Reach A title is notified. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), a title notice in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed. Thus, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title preview shown in FIG. 14, the title display mode (display color) may change after the reach title is notified by voice. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of the title display.

  In addition, when a title notice that changes the display mode (display color) of the title is executed, after the display mode of the title is changed, sound corresponding to the changed display mode may be output. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. Moreover, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, sound corresponding to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change may be output.

(Title notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title being reached is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) that improves the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit advantageous state, such as the notice effect or the development effect. In this way, once the title is notified, an effect that improves the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not a notice effect is executed and an effect aspect. The notice effect determining process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variation pattern of super reach (step 31AKS001).

  If the change pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step 31 AKS 001; Yes), the display color of the super reach title (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31 AKS 002).

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super reach title is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the Super Reach title changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and from “black” to “fruit pattern”. The thing which changes from "red" to "fruit pattern" is provided, and the big hit reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the title. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of a title, and a production effect improves.

  Note that the “fruit pattern” may be such that the title text is displayed in bold and the text itself is “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area is “fruit pattern”. . There may be a pattern displayed as “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color changing, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may be changed after the title notification is executed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. In addition, since the title display period varies depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may vary depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach with a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of changing timings may be provided to determine any of the changing timings. In the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of timings to be changed may be one or less than that of a super reach with a long title display period.

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the production mode, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. Determine the display color of the title at a different rate. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by changing the execution mode of the title notice (display color and display color change timing) depending on the effect mode, the effects become more diverse and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, a serif notice that predicts the jackpot reliability is executed as the notice effect according to the display mode (for example, the display color of the words) of the characters in the reach effect of the super reach.

  After determining the display color of the super-reach title, the display color of the character's speech in the super-reach reach effect (whether or not to execute the speech advance notice) is determined (step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the lines in the reach effect is determined at a determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display colors of the lines in the reach production are “white”, “red”, and those that change from “white” to “red”, and are in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the lines. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of words, and the production effect improves. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the line is displayed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

  Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the presentation modes of the title notice and the line notice. For example, when the same notice mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the line notice, the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same notice form is obtained. Also, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timing of the production mode of the title notice and the line notice. For example, the big hit reliability may be higher when the change timing is the same than when the change timing is different, or the big hit reliability may be different depending on which change is first. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on the change timings of the title notice and the line notice.

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the lines may be determined in a ratio different from the normal mode in the special mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

  In addition, it may replace with serif notice and may be made to perform the notice effect which notifies a big hit reliability by the change of the effect aspect of reach production. In that case, in the notice effect, a plurality of effect mode change timings may be provided so that the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing.

  After determining the display color of the line in the reach effect, or when it is determined that the change pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step AK31S001; No), the presence / absence of execution and the effect mode are determined for other notice effects (step AK31S004). Thereafter, the determination result in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the notice effect determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, the title notice and the serif notice can be executed in the case of super reach. However, in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the super-reliable super reach), the title notice is provided. And at least one of the serif notices may be made executable. Further, although the title notice and the line notice have been described as being determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be varied depending on the type of super reach. By doing in this way, the notice effect according to the kind of reach can be performed, and the production effect improves.

  In this embodiment, the number of performance modes that can be executed (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title notice and the line notice. By doing in this way, the production becomes various and the production effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the serif notice, the number of executable effect modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of executable effect modes may be the same. By doing in this way, a unified notice effect can be executed, and the player can easily grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action effect)
An effect indicating that the effect mode changes may be executed when the effect mode of the title notice and the line notice change. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5 and an action effect in which the image acts on at least one of a title and a line may be executed. And after an effect production | presentation is performed, you may make it a production | presentation aspect (display color) of a title or a line change. The effect mode (action effect image or the like) of the action effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the speech. There may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the line does not change even though the effect effect is executed. When the action effect is executed, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination results relating to the title notice and the line notice. Such a determination may be executed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one effect mode of the title notice and the serif notice changes (the rate at which the effect aspect changes due to the action effect) may vary depending on the effect mode of the action effect, The rate of change in which direction of appearance changes (the rate of which acts) may be different, and the rate of change in which color (how many steps) may be different. . By executing such an action effect, the player will pay attention to which of the title and the line will act when the action effect image is displayed, and the effect is improved. In addition, when there exist several production | presentation modes, you may make it determine the presence or absence of execution of an effect production, and the production | presentation aspect in a different ratio according to production modes. By doing in this way, the effect production according to production mode can be performed and production effect improves.

  As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either a title or a line depending on the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the action content of the character or the effect content in the battle effect). May be changed. By doing in this way, the player comes to pay attention to the contents of the reach effect.

  The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above-described characteristic portion 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all the characteristic portions described in the above embodiment are not essential components and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3. Here, although expressed as a sub liquid crystal, the sub display device may be configured by an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a display of a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. As in the case of the super reach D and the super reach E in the above embodiment, when the title is continuously displayed even after the notification of the title, the title and the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, after the title is notified on the image display device 5, the title or the degree of expectation indication may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. By doing in this way, a title and an expectation suggestion display which can display a title and an expectation suggestion display without obstructing the super reach production in the image display device 5 are also easy to understand.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestion effect has been described, but the present invention is applied to the title notification (notification that mainly displays characters) related to other effects. May be. For example, in the case where a pre-read zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, etc.) having different background images and effect modes in the image display device 5 is executed as the notice effect (for example, the pre-read notice effect) The present invention may be applied to the title notification. When presenting a mission (such as “Reach with 7”, “Defeat all enemies using a stick controller”) and executing a mission effect that will be advantageous to the player when the mission is achieved, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a decision effect for informing whether or not the display result is “big hit” is executed, and then the display result is shown ( FIG. 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, when the predetermined timing before the display result is derived, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected during the operation effective period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle effect or temporarily stopping the display result. By doing in this way, since a display result is shown according to a player's operation, a player's willingness to participate in a game can be raised and interest is improved.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after reaching the reach mode in the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), for example, a character 31AK041 that is a friendly character and a character 31AK042 that is an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17F and FIGS. 18G to 18I, a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

  With the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a restriction line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed on the lower right of the image display device 5. Thereby, although the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, it is suggested that the acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

  In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that an operation effect is executed are prepared. The big hit reliability varies depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, an image indicating that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a more reliable aspect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17E, the praying character 31AK045 is changed to a happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 is changed to the large button image 31AK047. To change.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18 (H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18 (I), the effect 31AK049 in which the bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. The effect 31AK050 to be displayed is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to a stick image 31AK051.

  Thus, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, an effect effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. Note that the operation effect image may change without an action effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the action effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may vary depending on the type of action effect.

  Thereafter, before a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the restriction line 31AK044 is deleted as shown in FIG. 18 (J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center as shown in FIG. 18 (K). A display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, an operation effective period in which the operation to the stick controller 31A is effective.

  When an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, at the timing when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived. If no operation is detected within a predetermined operation effective period, the image shown in FIG. 18 (L) is automatically displayed.

  In this modification, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as the operation effect image, and when the operation effect using these images is executed in the order of the small button image <large button image <stick image. The jackpot reliability is high. Even if an operation effect image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation effect image with high reliability during reach production, so the production effect is improved and the player's expectation is also improved. Can be maintained.

  In the example of the effect operation shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the reach title notification and the expectation suggestion display are omitted, but in parallel with the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIGS. It may be executed. The determination relating to the operation effect or the operation effect image (the presence / absence of the operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence / absence of the action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG.

(Modification 2 of the characteristic part 31AK)
You may make it perform the suggestion display which suggests the expectation degree of control to advantageous states, such as a big hit game state. For example, the shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and the reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with the shutter display after the variable display is started is executed. In the reach title effect, an effect of displaying a reach title indicating the development destination of the reach effect after the reach is executed. There are cases where a specific image is included and displayed when any one of the shutter display and the reach title display is displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title notice in the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

  The specific image is an image having a high jackpot reliability displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The multiple types of elements include a banana image of element E1, a melon image of element E2, an apple image of element E3, a watermelon image of element E4, and a strawberry image of element E5. A fruit pattern image including these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. The display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the display size difference between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display.

  When a shutter effect is executed after the start of variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Further, when the reach title is displayed during the execution of the reach effect, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image not including the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Note that an image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image indicating the big hit reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <blue image <red image <fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of the big hit reliability (for example, a red shutter or a red letter reach title). Then, any one image pattern may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit.

  When a fruit pattern is displayed during shutter display and reach title display, a notification of outputting a common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 and a notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 are performed. By the light emission control of the common sound and game effect lamp 9, the player is shown that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such shutter display and reach title display are performed, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the output period of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

  FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display. In the shutter image 31AK061, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, when the shutter effect is executed, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed, and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, the decorative symbol variable display is started as shown in FIG. A downward arrow indicates variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, a super reach production is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed on the lower right of the screen, and the contents of super reach to be executed from now on are shown as reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, in the reach title image 31AK062, characters “battle reach” indicating that a reach effect accompanied by a battle effect is executed are displayed.

  In addition, when the reach title effect is executed, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, after outputting the common sound, an effect is performed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) indicating that the big hit reliability is high, such as “Atsuiatsui”. Here, the size of the suggestion display displayed in the reach title effect is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting a specific sound, it can be made easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. In addition, although the case where the output period of the common sound and the specific sound is completely separated has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

  Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters “Battle Victory!” Are displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is informed that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect ends, the display returns to the variable display screen with the original number design. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all symbols are stopped and a big hit symbol of “777” is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that a fruit pattern image having a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

  Also, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noted.

  Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the fruit pattern image which is a specific image becomes difficult to see by the execution timing overlapping.

  The determination related to the shutter effect (whether the shutter effect is present or the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. In that case, the determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, a fruit pattern shutter effect may be easily performed. Further, the determination related to the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15 together with the determination related to the shutter effect.

(Additional notes regarding the feature 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention 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. The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that the state is controlled, and the title notification means (for example, the effect) capable of notifying the title corresponding to the suggestion effect CPU 120 for control), and the title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F). ).

  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), the suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestion effects, and in the plurality of types of the suggestion effects, at least a part of the effects within the predetermined period. May be executed in a common manner (for example, FIG. 9C).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on which suggestion effect is executed, and the interest is improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), at a plurality of execution timings during execution of the suggestion effect, a specific effect (for example, an expansion effect or a notice effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state. Execution is possible, and the execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even after the title is notified.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the suggestion effect execution means includes at least a first suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of Super Reach A or Super Reach B) and the first as the suggestion effect. 2 suggestion effects (for example, the reach effect of super reach D or super reach E) can be executed, and the title notification means is the second suggestion effect from the start of the second suggestion effect in the second suggestion effect. You may make it alert | report the title corresponding to.

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect of the title according to the suggestion effect can be executed, so that the effect of the effect is improved.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), when the first suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher than when the second suggestion effect is executed. Also good.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

  (6) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (5), the suggestion effect executing means is configured to be able to execute the suggestion effect in an effect mode related to a title notified during the predetermined period. May be.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

  (7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), detection means (for example, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B) capable of detecting the player's action and a specific display corresponding to the detection means ( For example, specific display execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that performs a small button image 31AK043, a large button image 31AK047, and a stick image 31AK051) is further provided, and the specific display execution means uses a first specific display as the specific display. (For example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047, a stick image 31AK051) that is more advantageous for the player than the first specific display can be displayed and detected by the detection means In the non-valid period, after displaying the first specific indication The first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. 17 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), and the operation effect using the changed second specific display in the effective period of detection by the detecting means. May be executed (for example, FIGS. 18J and 18K).

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

  (8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), a first suggestion display whose display size is the first size as a suggestion display that suggests an expectation degree of control to the advantageous state (FIG. 19). The first size shutter image 31AK061 displayed at the time of the shutter effect shown in (a) and the second suggestion display whose display size is the second size (the display at the time of the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19D). Display means (for example, the image display device 5 and the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying two-size reach title images 31AK062, etc., and the display means includes a plurality of types of elements (FIG. 19A) having different modes. , (D) element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc.) An image (such as the fruit pattern shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D) can be displayed, and when displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display in a pattern including the specific image , A plurality of types of elements are displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (in either the shutter image 31AK061 or the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). May be displayed so as to include the elements E1 to E5).

  According to such a configuration, the specific image can be suitably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that the specific image is displayed.

(Explanation regarding feature parts 64SH and 65SH)
Next, the characteristic parts 64SH and 65SH of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 64SH is a gaming machine that includes a display unit capable of playing a game and displaying an effect display relating to the game, and detecting the operation of the player, and detecting the operation by the detecting unit. Effective display means for displaying an effective display indicating that it is effective on the display means, and difficulty in visual recognition that makes it difficult to visually recognize at least part of the effect display including the effective display displayed by the effective display means A first effect capable of performing a first effect to display a first effect display when an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where the effect means and the first effective display are displayed as the effective display. An action is detected by the detecting means in a state where the effect means and the second effective display indicating that the action of selecting one option from a plurality of options is effective as the effective display are displayed. A second presentation means capable of performing a second presentation that displays a second display presentation that can specify a result of selection in response to the detection of the operation, When the first effect display is displayed and the first effect is performed by the first effect means, it is possible to perform a visual difficulty effect, the second effect display is displayed, and the second effect means. This is a gaming machine that does not perform a difficult-to-view effect when the second effect is performed.

  The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 65SH is a gaming machine that includes a display unit that is capable of playing a game and displaying an effect display related to the game, and that detects a player's operation, and detects the operation by the detection unit. Effective display means for displaying an effective display indicating that it is effective on the display means, and difficulty in visual recognition that makes it difficult to visually recognize at least part of the effect display including the effective display displayed by the effective display means In the state where the effect means is displayed and the effective display is displayed, the first effect means capable of performing the first effect when the operation is detected by the detecting means, and the effective display are displayed. And a second rendering means capable of performing a second performance larger than the first performance when the motion is detected by the detection means in a state, the visual difficulty rendering The stage can perform a difficult-to-view effect when the first effect is performed by the first effect means, and does not perform the difficult-to-view effect when the second effect is performed by the second effect means. Gaming machine.

  The characteristic portions 64SH and 65SH are characterized by effects using the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. The player's operation with respect to the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A as described above. Further, the player's operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. In the following description, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B may be collectively expressed as an operation unit.

  In the characteristic portions 64SH and 65SH, three types of effects are performed by the effect control CPU 120 as reach effects using the operation unit. FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating three types of effects. 20A (A1) and (A2) are diagrams illustrating button effects. FIGS. 20-1 (B1) and (B2) are diagrams showing selection effects. FIGS. 20-1 (C1) and (C2) are diagrams showing character appearance effects.

  The button effect is an effect in which when the button is pressed, a treasure box is opened and a character string such as “Chance!” Is displayed. The selection effect is a story effect of a selected character by selecting a character with the stick controller 31A. The character appearance effect is an effect in which a character appears when a button is pressed, and FIG. 20-1 (C2) shows an aspect in which character A appears as a character 064SH007. The character string displayed in addition to “Chance!” In the button effect and the character appearing in characters other than Character A in the character appearance effect will be described later. Only provided. In the character appearance effect, the effect in which the character A shown in FIG. 20-1 (C2) appears is the final effect. In the following description, an effect in which character A appears is simply expressed as “character A effect”. As described above, when the action display is detected by the push sensor 35B in the state where the valid display 64SH005 is displayed, it is possible to perform the character A effect in which the expected degree of the advantageous state is larger than the button effect.

  The operation performed by the player in the button effect and the character appearance effect is an operation of pressing the push button 31B. As described above, the button effect and the character appearance effect are performed in a state where the effective display 64SH001 is displayed as the effective display, and when the operation is detected by the push sensor 35B, the corresponding effect of displaying the character string and the character is performed. Is a possible production.

  The selection effect is to select one character from three characters, and the action performed by the player is an action of tilting the stick controller 31A left and right. When the stick controller 31A is tilted to the left, the left character moves to the center, and when the stick controller 31A is tilted to the right, the right character moves to the center, and the character at the center is selected. As described above, in the selection effect, the operation is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A in a state where the effective display 64SH003 indicating that the operation of selecting one option from a plurality of options as the effective display is effective is displayed. In this case, it is an effect to display a character that can specify the result of selection according to the detection of the motion.

  What is common to the three types of effects is an effect that is performed in two stages, the first stage is an effect that prompts the player to perform an action (hereinafter also referred to as “promotion effect”), and the second stage is detected. This is an effect corresponding to the performed operation (hereinafter also referred to as “corresponding effect”). FIGS. 20-1 (A1), (B1), and (C1) are diagrams showing aspects in the promotion effect, and FIGS. 20-1 (A2), (B2), and (C2) show aspects in the corresponding effect. FIG. In addition, the small symbol 64SH001 is displayed for both the promotion effect and the corresponding effect. The small symbol is identification information (a plurality of types of reduced identification information that can identify each) different from the special symbol and the decorative symbol.

  In the promotion effect, effective displays 64SH003 and 64SH005 indicating that the detection of the operation is effective are displayed on the image display device 5. The effective display 64SH003 in the selection effect indicates that the detection of the operation with respect to the stick controller 31A is effective. The effective display 64SH005 in the button effect and the character appearance effect indicates that the detection of the operation on the push button 31B is effective.

  Each of the effective displays 64SH003 and 64SH005 in the present embodiment includes a detection target (stick controller 31A or push button 31B) and a detection effective period (in this embodiment, a bar). In the promotion effect in the button effect and the character appearance effect, a corresponding effect is performed as soon as an action is detected. In the selection effect, when the detection valid period expires, the corresponding effect is performed. That is, in the selection effect, the character at the center is selected when the detection period expires, and the corresponding effect corresponding to the selected character is performed. In the button effect and the character appearance effect, when the detection valid period expires without pressing the push button 31B, the corresponding effect is performed as if the push button 31B was pressed at the time of expiration.

  In this embodiment, the visual control difficulty is performed by the CPU 120 for effect control. The visual difficulty effect is an effect that makes at least a part of the effect display including the effective display difficult to see, and the jackpot expectation degree will be described later. This visual difficulty effect is not performed in the character A effect and the selection effect. Further, the visual difficulty is not performed on the small symbol 64SH001.

  20-2 is a figure which shows the aspect of a visual recognition difficult effect. In FIG. 20-2, in order to actually introduce that the visual recognition is difficult, the character A production in which the visual difficulty production is not performed in the present embodiment and the aspect of the visual difficulty production in the selection production are also shown. Further, in the following difficulty-of-view effects, image processing that deforms in a spiral shape is used as an example of image processing for making images difficult to view.

  FIG. 20-2 (A1) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-1 (A1). FIG. 20-2 (A2) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-1 (A2). FIG. 20-2 (B1) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-1 (B1). FIG. 20-2 (B2) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-1 (B2). FIG. 20-2 (C1) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-1 (C1). FIG. 20-2 (C2) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-1 (C2).

  As shown in FIG. 20-2, it is impossible to recognize what is displayed in any of the modes. Therefore, when a visual difficulty effect is performed in the promotion effect of the selection effect, the player does not know what is selected and the interest is lowered. In addition, when the visual difficulty effect is performed in the character A effect, the player cannot recognize the confirmed effect that improves the player's interest at a stretch, and therefore the player's interest is not improved. That is, the effect of visual difficulty makes the visual difficulty difficult. Due to such circumstances, the visual difficulty effect is not performed in the character A effect and the selection effect.

  As described above, when the effective display 64SH005 is displayed and the button effect is performed, the effect control CPU 120 can perform the visually difficult effect, and when the effective display 64SH003 is displayed and the selected effect is performed. Does not produce a visual difficulty. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can perform the difficult viewing effect when the button effect is performed, and does not perform the difficult viewing effect when the character A effect is performed.

  20-3 is a figure for demonstrating each effect. FIG. 20-3 (A) is a diagram showing reach types and effects. In Super Reach A, a selection effect is performed. In Super Reach B, a selection effect or a button effect is performed. In Super Reach C, the characters appear. Note that only three types of reach are shown in FIG. 20-3 (A), but a notice effect may be executed at any reach. The notice effect here refers to the notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution described above, or the pre-reading notice for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). There is a production. Examples of the pre-reading notice effect include 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.

  FIG. 20-3 (B) is a diagram showing an appearance character string in the button effect. There are three types of appearance character strings: “Intense heat!”, “Great chance!”, And “Chance!”. Of these character strings, “Fever!” Has the highest expectation of jackpot, and “Big Chance!” Is lower than “Fever!”, Higher than “Chance!”, And “Chance!” Has the lowest expectation of jackpot. In the button production, the contents of the treasure box differ depending on the appearance character string.

  FIG. 20C is a diagram illustrating the appearance characters in the character appearance effect. There are three types of characters, “Character A”, “Character B”, and “Character C”. Among these characters, “Character A” is jackpot confirmed as described above, “Character B” is not jackpot confirmed, but the jackpot expectation is higher than “Character C”, and “Character C” is Expectation of jackpot is the lowest.

  Comparing the big hit expectation degree of the appearance character string in the button production with the big hit expectation degree of the visual difficulty production, the big hit expectation degree of the visual difficulty production is about the same as “Intense heat!”. In addition, when comparing the big hit expectation degree of the appearance character in the character appearance effect with the big hit expectation degree of the difficult viewing effect, the big hit expectation degree of the difficult viewing effect is lower than that of character A and higher than that of character B.

  FIG. 20-3 (D) is a diagram illustrating an effect timing chart of each effect. The effect timing chart shows the timing of the difficult-to-view effect, the character appearance effect, the button effect, and the selection effect in the period from the start of change of the special symbol to the end of change. Moreover, the detection effective period is shown about the character appearance effect, the button effect, and the selection effect. The button effect and the selection effect are expressed together as the effect period and the detection effective period are the same.

  The period in which the visual difficulty effect is performed is a period from the timing 64SHT2 to the timing 64SHT6. The period in which the button effect and the selection effect are performed is a period from the timing 64SHT1 to the timing 64SHT7. The detection effective period in the button effect and the selection effect is a period from the timing 64SHT1 to the timing 64SHT5. The period in which the character appearance effect is performed is a period from the timing 64SHT3 to the timing 64SHT6. The detection valid period in the character appearance effect is a period from the timing 64SHT3 to the timing 64SHT4. Note that the detection effective period and the period of the promotion effect do not necessarily match. This is because, as described above, in the button effect and the character effect, when the push button 31B is pressed, the promotion effect ends and the corresponding effect is performed.

  The period in which the detection effective period and the difficult-to-view effect in the button effect and the selection effect overlap is a period from the timing 64SHT2 to the timing 64SHT5. Therefore, it is difficult to visually recognize the period other than the period from the timing 64SHT1 to 64SHT2. Even if it becomes difficult to visually recognize in the button effect, the player may press the push button 31B. However, if it becomes difficult to visually recognize in the selection effect, it is difficult for the player to select a character. Therefore, the player starts the corresponding effect without knowing which character has been selected.

  The period in which the corresponding effect period and the difficult-to-view effect in the button effect overlap is a period from the timing when the push button 31B is pressed to the timing 64SHT6. On the other hand, the period in which the corresponding effect period and the difficult-to-view effect in the selection effect overlap is a period from the timing 64SHT5 to the timing 64SHT6. Therefore, it is difficult to visually recognize the period other than the period from the timing 64SHT6 to the timing 64SHT7.

  When it becomes difficult to visually recognize the button effect, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the character string, but the character string can be recognized in the period from the timing 64SHT6 to the timing 64SHT7.

  If it becomes difficult to visually recognize the selection effect, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the character and to visually recognize the content of the effect. Although the corresponding effect can be visually recognized in the period from the timing 64SHT6 to the timing 64SHT7, since the first story is unknown, the meaning of the story effect is lost and the interest is lowered.

  As described above, the visual difficulty effect does not affect the button effect so much, but the selection effect itself affects the selection effect itself. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform the player's operation in the effect of prompting the player's action by enabling the player to perform the player's operation by making it possible to perform the player's difficult-to-view effect at the time of the button appearance effect. The decline is prevented.

  Next, the character appearance effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 20-3 (D), the visual difficulty effect is performed over the entire period of the character appearance effect. That is, the period in which the visual difficulty effect is performed is a period longer than the period in which the character appearance effect including the character A effect is performed. Therefore, since it is difficult for the player to recognize even that the character appearance effect is being performed, the visual difficulty effect exerts an influence so as to ruin the character appearance effect itself. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the character A production has a higher degree of big hit expectation than the visual difficulty effect, the visual difficulty production is not performed, and when the character appearance production other than the character A production has a lower big hit expectation than the visual difficulty effect. By making it possible to perform an effect that is difficult to see, the balance between the effects is maintained, and at the same time, the player's interests are prevented from being reduced in the effects that prompt the player to move.

  Next, a process for determining an effect according to the type of reach will be described. 20-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed in the variable display setting processing illustrated in FIG. This flowchart shows processing performed when the content of the variation pattern is Super Reach A, B, and C, and the processing with the content of other variation patterns is omitted.

  The production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the content of the variation pattern is Super Reach A (64SHS101). When the content of the variation pattern is Super Reach A (64SHS101: YES), the effect of Super Reach A is a selection effect as shown in FIG. The selected effect is determined as the effect to be performed by the change (64SHS102), and this process is terminated.

  When the content of the variation pattern is not Super Reach A (64SHS101: NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery to determine whether or not a difficult-to-view effect is performed (64SH103). In the case of Super Reach A at the time of big hit, the CPU 120 for performance control performs the visual difficulty effect at a rate of 90% and the visual difficulty effect at a rate of 10%, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (A). Not performed. On the other hand, in the case of Super Reach A at the time of losing, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B), the visual difficulty effect is performed at a rate of 30%, and the visual difficulty effect is not performed at a rate of 70%. These determination ratios are stored in the ROM 121 as a table.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the visual difficulty effect is won (performs the visual difficulty effect) (64SH104). If the visual difficulty effect is won (64SH104: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the content of the variation pattern is super reach B (64SH105). When the content of the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach B (64SHS105: YES), as shown in FIG. 20-3 (A), the Super Reach B effect is a selection effect or a button effect, and a visually difficult effect is performed. Therefore, the CPU 120 for effect control determines a button effect as an effect to be performed by the change (64SHS106), and ends this process.

  When the content of the fluctuation pattern is not Super Reach B (64SHS105: NO), the content of the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach C, and as shown in FIG. Since it is the appearance effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines the character appearance effect as the effect to be performed by the variation and performs the character lottery (64SHS107).

  In the case of the character appearance effect at the time of the big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control wins the character A at a rate of 10% and the character B at a rate of 60%, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (C). Then, character C wins at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, in the case of the character appearance effect at the time of losing, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (C), character A is won at a rate of 0%, character B is won at a rate of 20%, and 80% Character C wins at the rate of. These determination ratios are stored in the ROM 121 as a table.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the character A has been drawn (64SH108). When the character A is lottery (64SH108: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines not to perform the visually difficult effect (64SH109), and ends this process. On the other hand, when a character other than the character A is selected (64SH108: NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends this process.

  In the case of 64SH104, when the visual difficulty effect is not won (64SH104: NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the content of the variation pattern is Super Reach B (64SH110). When the content of the variation pattern is Super Reach B (64SHS110: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the selected effect as the effect to be performed by the variation (64SHS111), and ends this process.

  When the content of the fluctuation pattern is not Super Reach B (64SHS110: NO), the content of the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach C, and as shown in FIG. Since it is an appearance effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines a character appearance effect as an effect to be performed by the change, performs a character lottery (64SHS112), and ends this process.

  Next, a description will be given of outputting a common sound according to the aspect of the effect regardless of whether or not the visually difficult effect is performed. As an example of the production, description will be made using the announcement production of the reach title (super reach A, B, C) of the announcement production (line advance notice, step-up, change of hold display mode, reach title, reach cut-in). . Whether or not this notice effect is to be performed, and the mode for performing the notice effect (such as the character color and background of the reach title) are determined by the effect control CPU 120 within the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. The Specifically, instead of the notice effect determination process of FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the change pattern is a change pattern of super reach A, B, and C, and when an affirmative determination is made. Then, a process for determining the color and background of the character of the reach title according to the degree of expectation is performed. The effect control CPU 120 stores the determination result in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, so that a notice effect is performed in the variable display effect process.

  FIG. 20-6 is a diagram illustrating an output example of sound according to the aspect of the notice effect during the visual difficulty effect. FIG. 20-6 (A1) is a diagram illustrating a notice effect mode of Super Reach A. At this time, a sound of super reach A is output. FIG. 20-6 (A2) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-6 (A1). Also at this time, a sound of super reach A is output. FIG. 20-6 (B1) is a diagram illustrating a notice effect mode of Super Reach B. At this time, a sound of super reach B is output. FIG. 20-6 (B2) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-6 (B1). Also at this time, a sound of super reach B is output. FIG. 20-6 (C1) is a diagram illustrating a notice effect mode of Super Reach C. At this time, a sound of super reach C is output. FIG. 20-6 (C2) is a diagram illustrating an aspect of the visual difficulty effect in FIG. 20-6 (C1). Also at this time, a sound of super reach C is output.

  As shown in FIGS. 20-6 (A2), (B2), and (C2), when the visual difficulty effect is performed, it is not possible to recognize what is displayed in any of the modes, and all the three modes are in the same mode. Because it is visible, it cannot be distinguished. Therefore, when performing the notice effect during the visual difficulty effect, a sound corresponding to the aspect of the notice effect is output. In other words, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not a difficult viewing effect is being performed, by outputting a common sound according to the mode of the rendering, the player can perform the performance mode even during the difficult viewing performance. Can be recognized and improved.

  In addition, the degree of expectation may be suggested in the background as an effect. For example, it is said that red has a higher degree of expectation than a blue background, and that some pattern has a higher degree of expectation. Even when such a background is displayed, a sound corresponding to each background mode may be prepared, and the sound may be output regardless of whether the visual difficulty effect is performed. For example, the red background may be an electronic sound such as “Piron!”, The gold background may be “Kiraan!”, And the pattern background may be “Pyropyrroline!”.

  In the above-mentioned notice effect, the explanation of the notice effects of Super Reach A, B, and C has been explained. However, all the notices are drawn by lot, and the notice rate for each type of reach and notices with a high degree of reliability are announced. The frequency of selection may be different. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 15, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes for some or all of the notice effects that change the display color. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. The jackpot reliability may be varied according to the start timing of the notice effect.

  Next, a modified example will be described. 20-7 (A) and 20 (B) are diagrams showing a modification of the effect timing chart.

  The effect timing chart shown in FIGS. 20-7 (A) and 20 (B) is similar to FIG. 20-3 (D), in the period from the start of change to the end of change of the special symbol, The timing of button effects and selection effects is shown. Moreover, the detection effective period is shown about the character appearance effect, the button effect, and the selection effect. The button effect and the selection effect are expressed together as the effect period and the detection effective period are the same.

  In FIG. 20-7 (A), the period during which the visual difficulty effect is performed is a period from timing 64SHT1 to timing 64SHT7. The period in which the button effect and the selection effect are performed is a period from the timing 64SHT2 to the timing 64SHT8. The visual difficulty effect is performed in the entire period of the detection effective period in the button effect and the selection effect. That is, the period in which the visual difficulty effect is performed is a period longer than the period in which the effective displays 64SH003 and 64SH005 are displayed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize even that the button effect and the selection effect are being performed, and further, the player cannot operate the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. Therefore, the corresponding effect is started without the player being able to do anything. As described above, in the button effect, when the detection valid period expires without the push button 31B being pressed, the corresponding effect is performed as if the push button 31B was pressed at the time of expiration.

  The period in which the corresponding effect period and the visual difficulty effect in the button effect overlap is a period from the timing when the push button 31B is pressed to the timing 64SHT7. On the other hand, the period in which the corresponding effect period and the difficult-to-view effect in the selection effect overlap is a period from timing 64 SHT 5 to timing 64 SHT 7. Therefore, it is difficult to visually recognize the period other than the period from the timing 64SHT7 to the timing 64SHT8.

  If it becomes difficult to visually recognize the button effect, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the character string, but the character string can be recognized in the period from the timing 64SHT7 to the timing 64SHT8.

  If it becomes difficult to visually recognize the selection effect, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the character and to visually recognize the content of the effect. Although the corresponding effect can be visually recognized in the period from the timing 64SHT7 to the timing 64SHT8, since the first story is unknown, the meaning of the story effect is lost and the interest is lowered.

  As described above, when the visual difficulty effect is performed during the entire detection effective period in the button effect and the selection effect, the player cannot recognize that the effect has been started, and the corresponding effect is started without doing anything. Furthermore, in the case of FIG. 20-7 (A), the player is confused because the corresponding effect is suddenly started at the timing 64SHT6 when the visual difficulty effect ends. In the case of the button effect, the character string is displayed suddenly as in the case of pressing the push button 31B, so there is not much influence, but in the case of the selection effect, the selection effect itself is messed up. Influence. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform the difficult viewing effect at the time of the button effect without performing the difficult viewing effect at the time of the selection effect, thereby reducing the interest of the player in the effect of prompting the player's action. Is preventing. By doing in this way, interest can be improved without giving a player's misunderstanding.

  Next, the character appearance effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 20-7 (A), the visual difficulty effect is performed over the entire period of the character appearance effect. Therefore, since it is difficult for the player to recognize even that the character appearance effect is being performed, the visual difficulty effect exerts an influence so as to ruin the character appearance effect itself. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the character A production has a higher degree of big hit expectation than the visual difficulty effect, the visual difficulty production is not performed, and when the character appearance production other than the character A production has a lower big hit expectation than the visual difficulty effect. By making it possible to perform an effect that is difficult to see, the balance between the effects is maintained, and at the same time, the player's interests are prevented from being reduced in the effects that prompt the player to move.

  In FIG. 20-7 (B), the period during which the visual difficulty effect is performed is a period from timing 64SHT4 to timing 64SHT6. The period in which the button effect and the selection effect are performed is a period from the timing 64SHT1 to the timing 64SHT6. In the detection effective period in the button effect and the selection effect, the visual difficulty effect is not performed. Therefore, the player can perform an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B.

  The period in which the corresponding effect period and the difficult-to-view effect in the button effect and the selection effect overlap is a period from the timing 64SHT4 to the timing 64SHT7. Therefore, the visual difficulty effect is performed in the entire period of the corresponding effect period in the button effect and the selection effect. Therefore, in the case of the selection effect, there is a possibility that the player may not know which character has been selected.

  When it becomes difficult to visually recognize the button effect, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the character string. However, in the case of the button effect, when the push button 31B is pressed, the corresponding effect is started, so that the player has the timing 64SHT1. The character string can be recognized when the push button 31B is pressed during the period from the timing to the timing slightly before timing 64SHT4.

  On the other hand, since the timing at which the corresponding effect is started in the selection effect is the timing 64SHT4, it is very stressful for the player who cannot see the corresponding effect at all even though the player has selected the character with great effort. It will be a full development.

  As described above, even if the visual difficulty presentation is performed in the entire period other than the detection effective period in the button presentation, the player can check the character string, and thus has no significant influence. On the other hand, if the visual difficulty effect is performed in all periods other than the detection effective period in the selection effect, the corresponding effect cannot be seen at all, and the selection effect itself is affected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform the player's operation in the effect of prompting the player's action by enabling the player to perform the player's operation by making it possible to perform the player's difficult-to-view effect at the time of the button appearance effect. The decline is prevented.

  Next, the character appearance effect will be described. The period in which the operation effective period and the difficult-to-view effect in the character appearance effect overlap is a period from the timing 64 SHT 4 to the timing 64 SHT 5. The visual difficulty presentation is not performed during the operation effective period in the character appearance presentation. Therefore, the player can perform an operation on the push button 31B.

  In the case of a character appearance effect, the corresponding effect starts when the push button 31B is pressed, so that when the push button 31B is pressed during the operation valid period, the appearing character can be recognized, but when the push button 31B is not pressed, Since the visual difficulty effect starts at timing 64SHT4 immediately after the character appears at timing 64SHT3, there is a possibility that the character cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the character A production has a higher degree of big hit expectation than the visual difficulty effect, the visual difficulty production is not performed, and when the character appearance production other than the character A production has a lower big hit expectation than the visual difficulty effect. By making it possible to perform an effect that is difficult to see, the balance between the effects is maintained, and at the same time, the player's interests are prevented from being reduced in the effects that prompt the player to move.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been shown that the visual difficulty effect is not performed on the small symbol at the time of the visual difficulty effect. However, the image display device 5 displays game related information indicating information related to the game. The game related information includes, for example, a hold display, an active display, a fourth pattern, and a right-handed display in addition to the small symbols. FIG. 20-7 (C) is a diagram showing that the difficult-to-view effect is not performed for the hold display and the right-handed display in addition to the small symbols.

  20C, in the image display device 5, a small symbol 64SH001, a hold display 64SH017, and a right-handed display 64SH019 are displayed, and six LEDs are provided outside the image display device 5. Special 1 hold 64SH009 is two LEDs that indicate the number of hold in FIG. Special 2 hold 64SH009 is two LEDs that indicate the number of hold in FIG. Special 1 4th symbol 64SH013 is one LED indicating the 4th symbol of Special Fig. 1. Special 2 4th symbol 64SH015 is one LED indicating the 4th symbol of Special Fig. 2.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine may display game-related information on the image display device 5 or display on other display devices (LED, sub liquid crystal, dots, etc.) other than the image display device 5. As described above, when the game-related information is displayed on another display device or is displayed on both the image display device 5 and the other display device, the image display device 5 performs a difficult viewing effect. Also good.

  The game related information is displayed by various display methods depending on the gaming machine. For example, all of the game related information is displayed on the image display device 5, only part of the game related information is displayed on another display device, all of the game related information is displayed on the image display device 5 and other What is displayed on both display devices, a part of game-related information is displayed on both the image display device 5 and other display devices, and a part of game-related information is on the image display device 5 and other display devices In some cases, some of them are displayed on other display devices. Regardless of the display method, the visual difficulty effect is not performed on the game-related information displayed only on the image display device 5.

  This is because the game-related information indicates information related to the game, and if it is difficult to view, the information related to the game may be difficult to view or may be misidentified. Thus, even if it is in the visual difficulty production, the interest can be improved without giving the player misunderstanding by not making the displayed game-related information difficult to see.

  Next, it will be described that a pre-reading effect may be performed. The pre-reading notice effect can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is notified. This is a notice effect. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  FIG. 20-8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the prefetching effect. 20-8 shows a hold display 64SH021 and a small symbol 64SH023. The prefetch effect shown in FIG. 20-8 is an effect in which the fighter makes a missile attack on the hold display and changes the display mode of the hold display. 20-8 (A) shows a prefetching effect in which the visual difficulty effect is not performed, and FIG. 20-8 (A) shows a prefetching effect in which the visual difficulty effect is performed.

  Whether or not to perform such a pre-reading notice effect is often determined at the time of start winning corresponding to the hold display. In particular, in the above-described continuous notice effect, the scenario of the change mode of the hold display is often determined at the time of start winning corresponding to the hold display. On the other hand, whether or not the visual difficulty effect is performed is determined at the start of variable display, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. As described above, since the timing for determining whether or not to produce an effect is different, it is less complicated to control whether or not the effect is performed independently of each other. It is also possible to perform a visual difficulty effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-8 (B), since the visual difficulty effect is not performed on the hold display, the player can confirm that the display mode of the important hold display has changed in the pre-reading notice effect. Because.

  In the embodiment described above, the image processing for making it difficult to visually recognize is image processing that is deformed in a spiral shape, but is not limited thereto. FIG. 20-9 is a diagram illustrating an image example in which another image processing for making it difficult to visually recognize is performed. FIG. 20-9 (A) is an example of a difficult-to-view image obtained by processing the image by applying a wave filter. FIG. 20-9 (B) is an example of a difficult-to-view image obtained by processing the image through a beard-like filter. FIG. 20-9 (C) is an example of a difficult-to-view image that has been subjected to the process of horizontally flipping the image. FIG. 20D is an example of a difficult-to-view image that has been subjected to the process of turning the image upside down. FIG. 20-9 (E) is an example of a difficult-to-view image obtained by performing the process of stretching the image with unevenness in the vertical direction. FIG. 20-9 (F) is an example of a difficult-to-view image in which the image is stretched with unevenness on the left and right.

  Thus, the following effects can be obtained by preparing a plurality of different image processes for making it difficult to view. First, a variety of difficult-to-view images can be provided to the player by image processing in different ways of distortion, so that the interest of the player can be improved. In addition, by providing reliability for each difficult-to-view image, the player can focus on what the difficult-to-view image is displayed, so that the player's interest can be improved. Furthermore, since it is possible to appropriately select an image process suitable for an image displayed in an effect for making it difficult to view, the degree of freedom in design of the effect can be increased.

  The effect time may be changed for each difficult-to-view image that is distorted. By changing the production time, the longer the production is, the more so-called “for” occurs, so the interest of the player can be improved. In addition, since a player who has played a game several times can predict the length of the production time, the player's expectation can be appropriately increased.

  Depending on the type of effect, such as a notice effect, a difficult-to-view image that is distorted may be used, or the selection ratio of difficult-to-view images that are distorted may be different depending on the type of effect, such as a notice effect. By doing in this way, it is possible to set the reliability for each difficult-to-view image, and it is possible to provide a confirmed effect by combining the effect and the difficult-to-view image, so that many variations can be provided throughout the effect, Since the player pays attention to which combination the effect is performed, the interest of the player can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the form in which images other than game-related information are difficult-to-view images has been described. However, some of the images may be difficult-to-view images. For example, in the notice effect shown in FIG. 20-6, a pattern that makes it difficult to visually recognize only the title such as “SP reach A” and a pattern that makes it difficult to visually recognize the title and the background are provided. Set the degree high. By doing in this way, the player can moderately increase expectation by confirming two patterns.

  The degree of distortion may be different in the same difficult-to-view image. For example, the greater the distortion, the higher the reliability is set. By doing in this way, the player pays attention to the degree of distortion, so the interest of the player can be improved.

  Furthermore, you may make it cooperate with other production | presentation elements, such as vibration by sound, stick controller 31A, and push button 31B. As an example of the sound, along with the display of the difficult-to-view image, the sound effect may be varied according to the distortion method, or the sound output in the production may be changed. In this way, for example, it becomes possible to vary the reliability by a combination of difficult-to-view images and sound changes, and the player's visual and auditory effects can be effectively performed. Interest can be improved.

  As an example of the vibration by the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, the vibration may be generated or the tremor in the vibration may be changed together with the display of the difficult-to-view image. In this way, for example, it becomes possible to make the reliability different depending on a difficult-to-view image and vibration, and the player's visual and tactile effects can be effectively performed. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, an image in which part or all of the image is rotated or an image in which the entire image is shaken may be used as the difficult-to-view image. Examples of the rotating image include an image that rotates around a certain point on the image, and an image that rotates three-dimensionally in the depth and in front of the gaming machine with a line segment in a predetermined direction on the image as an axis. Further, the image may be rotated or shaken according to the contents of the effect such as the movement of the character displayed in the image.

  Image processing for making it difficult to view is not limited to image distortion and inversion shown in FIG. 20-9, but includes image processing such as rotation, enlargement / reduction, color correction, and change in transmittance, and darkening the screen. Blackout to be performed, and whiteout to make the screen white. In addition to these, any image processing may be used as long as it is difficult to visually recognize. The “color correction” may be correction that changes the color density, changes to a different color, or changes the color with time. In addition, the above-mentioned “change in transmittance” means that when an image is expressed by superimposing several layers, the transmittance of one of the layers is changed, and the depth value is changed from the layer where the transmittance is changed. It is difficult to visually recognize an image of a large layer.

  The following two methods may be used as a method for expressing such a difficult-to-view image. The first method is a method of making it difficult to visually recognize the effect display by performing image processing on the effect display. In this method, one or more image processes shown in FIG. 20-9 or the like are performed in real time on the effect display data, thereby displaying a difficult-to-view image. Thus, it is a method of generating a difficult-to-view image by performing image processing at the time of effect display, and displaying the generated difficult-to-view image. Therefore, since any visual difficulty can be produced by image processing regardless of what kind of image is displayed, it is possible to perform a visual difficulty production according to the situation, thereby improving the interest of the player. Can do. Further, since it is not necessary to store moving images as compared with the second method described below, the capacity of the storage device can be suppressed.

  In the first method, image processing may be performed only for effect display displayed in a layer that is difficult to view. For example, by preparing a layer for displaying the above-mentioned small symbols and hold display and a layer for effect display in a layer having a depth value larger than that layer, and performing image processing only on the layer for effect display, It is possible to produce a visual difficulty effect without making the design and the hold display difficult to visually recognize.

  The second method is a method in which a moving image showing an effect display that is difficult to view is prepared in advance, and the moving image is displayed as a visually difficult effect. Compared with the first method, the second method can suppress the processing load by the amount that image processing is not performed in real time. On the other hand, when displaying a video with a difficult-to-view effect, an effect display similar to the image initially displayed in the video is used to eliminate the player from feeling uncomfortable or guessing the effect content. Since the image needs to be displayed, the timing for displaying the moving image is limited.

  In addition, by preparing in advance a moving image having an image similar to the image displayed in the effect display as the image to be displayed first, various visual difficulty effects can be performed, but the moving image is stored. Therefore, the capacity of the storage device will be pressed.

  Moreover, what makes it difficult to visually recognize can be made difficult to visually recognize not only by image processing but also by providing something that can shield the image display device 5 and the player. As an object that can be shielded, an object such as an operating accessory (such as a shutter), a light guide plate provided on the glass surface of the image display device 5, a transmissive liquid crystal, a versatile lighter, or the like may be used to produce a difficult-to-view effect Good.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) provided with display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) capable of playing a game and displaying an effect display relating to the game. Machine 1 etc.), and a detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, etc.) for detecting the player's movement and an effective display (for example, indicating that the detection of the movement by the detection means is valid , Effective display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for displaying the effective display 64SH003, 64SH005, etc. on the display means, and effect display (for example, display in the promotion effect) including the effective display displayed by the effective display means. Or the like), it is difficult to visually recognize at least part of the visual difficulty rendering means (for example, CPU 120 for rendering control). The first effect display (for example, a treasure box and a character string, etc.) when an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where the first effective display (for example, the effective display 64SH005) is displayed as the effective display. A first effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of performing a first effect (such as a corresponding effect in a button effect) and an operation of selecting one option from a plurality of options as the effective display When an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where a second effective display (for example, effective display 64SH003 or the like) indicating that is effective is displayed, the result of selection according to the detection of the operation ( For example, the second effect (for example, the corresponding performance in the selected effect) that displays the second display effect that can specify the selection result (selected character, etc.) shown in FIG. 20-1 (B2). ) And a second presentation means (for example, the production control CPU 120), the visual difficulty presentation means displays the first effective display, and the first presentation means performs the first presentation. Is performed, it is possible to perform a visual difficulty effect (for example, when a positive determination is made in 64SH104 and 64SH105 in FIG. 20-4, a visual effect and a visual difficulty effect are performed), the second effective display Is displayed, and when the second effect is performed by the second effect means, the visually difficult effect is not performed (for example, when a positive determination is made in 64SH101 of FIG. 20-4, or a negative determination is made in 64SH104, and in 64SH110). If an affirmative determination is made, a selection effect is performed and a visual difficulty effect is not performed, etc.) A gaming machine.

  According to such a configuration, according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from decreasing.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the second effective display is displayed during a period in which a visual difficulty effect is performed (for example, a period from timing 64SHT1 to timing 64SHT7 in FIG. 20-7). This is a period longer than a period (for example, a period from timing 64SHT2 to timing 64SHT5).

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved without giving misunderstanding to a player.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), which displays game-related information (for example, a small symbol, hold display, active display, fourth symbol, right-handed display, etc.) indicating information related to the game Possible game-related information display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120), and the visual difficulty presentation means visually recognizes the game-related information displayed by the game-related information display means even during the visual difficulty presentation effect. It is not difficult (for example, FIG. 20-7 (C)).

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved without giving a player's misunderstanding.

  (4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), which can perform a notice effect (for example, a notice effect of Super Reach A, B, and C in FIG. 20-6). In the case where a notice effect is provided during the difficult viewing effect by the difficult viewing effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like). , Super reach A, B, C, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the mode of the notice effect even during the visual difficulty effect, and can improve the interest.

  (5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the visual difficulty rendering means makes the rendering difficult to visually recognize by performing image processing on the performance display.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform a visual difficulty presentation according to the status of the presentation display, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  (5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the visual difficulty rendering means prepares in advance a video showing an rendering display that is difficult to visually recognize, Display a video (for example).

  According to such a configuration, according to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the processing load as compared with the case where image processing is performed on the effect display.

(Example of application to slot machines)
A slot machine is generally provided with a display device, a button for production, and a cross key, and the button production, character appearance production, and selection production shown in FIG. 20-1 are also common. Of the screen shown in FIG. 20-1, in the case of a slot machine, small symbols are not displayed. In addition, the slot machine can also produce a visual difficulty effect. Therefore, this embodiment can be applied to a slot machine. The configuration applied to the slot machine is as follows.

  A gaming machine (slot machine) having a display means (for example, a display device of a slot machine) capable of playing a game and displaying an effect display relating to the game, and a detecting means (slot machine sub) A button sensor or a cross key sensor provided on the board) and an effective display (for example, effective display 64SH003, 64SH005, etc. on a screen excluding small symbols) indicating that the detection by the detecting means is effective. Visually display at least a part of the effective display means (for example, a sub CPU of the slot machine) displayed on the display means and the effect display (for example, display in the promotion effect) including the effective display displayed by the effective display means. Visually difficult rendering means (for example, a sub CPU of a slot machine, etc.) for performing difficult visual effects, and the effective display In the state where the first effective display (for example, effective display 64SH005 etc.) is displayed, the first effect display (for example, a treasure box and a character string) is displayed when an operation is detected by the detecting means. First effect means (for example, a sub CPU of a slot machine, etc.) capable of performing a first effect (for example, a corresponding effect in a button effect) and an operation for selecting one option from a plurality of options as the effective display When an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where a second effective display (for example, effective display 64SH003 or the like) indicating that is effective is displayed, the result of selection according to the detection of the operation ( For example, a second effect (for example, a pair in the selected effect) that displays a second display effect that can specify the selection result (for example, the selected character) shown in FIG. 20-1 (B2). Second presentation means capable of performing (production) (for example, a sub CPU of a slot machine), and the visual difficulty presentation means displays the first effective display, and the first presentation means When one effect is performed, it is possible to perform a visual difficulty effect (for example, when a positive determination is made in 64SH104 and 64SH105 in FIG. 20-4, a button effect and a visual difficulty effect are performed), the second When the effective display is displayed and the second effect is performed by the second effect means, the visual difficulty effect is not performed (for example, when an affirmative determination is made in 64SH101 of FIG. 20-4 or a negative determination is made in 64SH104, If a positive determination is made in 64SH110, a selection effect is performed and a visual difficulty effect is not performed.

(Explanation regarding feature 64SH and feature 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 64SH and the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. A gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 64SH and the characteristic portion 31AK includes a display means (for example, the image display device 5) capable of playing a game and displaying an effect display related to the game, and has an advantageous state (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A game machine that can be controlled in a state (such as a pachinko machine 1),
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, reach effect or the like) that suggests that it is controlled to the advantageous state;
Title notification means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of notifying the title corresponding to the suggestion effect;
Detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, etc.) for detecting the player's movement;
An effective display means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) that displays on the display means an effective display (for example, an effective display 64SH003, 64SH005, etc.) indicating that the detection of the operation by the detecting means is effective;
Visual difficulty display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that performs a visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to view at least a part of the effect display (for example, display in the promotion effect) including the effective display displayed by the effective display means. When,
When an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where a first effective display (for example, effective display 64SH005) is displayed as the effective display, a first effect display (for example, a treasure box and a character string) is displayed. A first effect unit (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of performing a first effect to be displayed (for example, a corresponding effect in a button effect);
An operation is detected by the detection means in a state where a second effective display (for example, effective display 64SH003) indicating that an operation for selecting one option from a plurality of options is effective as the effective display is displayed. The second display effect that can specify the result of selection (for example, the selection result (selected character) shown in FIG. 20-1 (B2), etc.) according to the detection of the motion. Second effect means capable of performing effects (for example, corresponding effects in selection effects) (for example, CPU 120 for effect control),
With
The title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9F). The part that displays the title)
When the first effective display is displayed and the first effect is performed by the first effect means, the difficult-to-view effect means can perform the difficult-to-view effect (for example, 64SH104 in FIG. 20-4). When the affirmative determination is made at 64SH105, a button effect and a difficult-to-view effect are performed), the second effective display is displayed, and when the second effect is performed by the second effect means, the difficult-to-view effect is not performed. (For example, when an affirmative determination is made in 64SH101 of FIG. 20-4, or a negative determination is made in 64SH104 and an affirmative determination is made in 64SH110, a selection effect is performed and a visual difficulty effect is not performed, etc.) Gaming machine.

(Explanation regarding the feature portion 65SH and the feature portion 31AK)
Next, the feature part 65SH and the feature part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. A gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 64SH and the characteristic portion 31AK includes a display means (for example, the image display device 5) capable of playing a game and displaying an effect display related to the game, and has an advantageous state (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A game machine that can be controlled in a state (such as a pachinko machine 1),
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, reach effect or the like) that suggests that it is controlled to the advantageous state;
Title notification means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of notifying the title corresponding to the suggestion effect;
Detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, etc.) for detecting the player's movement;
An effective display means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) that displays on the display means an effective display (for example, an effective display 64SH003, 64SH005, etc.) indicating that the detection of the operation by the detecting means is effective;
Visual difficulty display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that performs a visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to view at least a part of the effect display (for example, display in the promotion effect) including the effective display displayed by the effective display means. When,
In the state where the effective display is displayed, when the operation is detected by the detection unit, the first effect unit (for example, the effect) capable of performing the first effect (for example, the promotion display in the button effect). Control CPU 120 etc.),
When an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where the effective display is displayed, a second effect (for example, a character A effect or the like) in which an expected degree of an advantageous state is greater than the first effect is performed. Possible second effect means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control),
With
The title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9F). The part that displays the title)
The difficult-to-view effect means can perform a difficult-to-view effect when the first effect is performed by the first effect means (for example, a button when an affirmative determination is made in 64SH104 and 64SH105 in FIG. 20-4). When the second effect is performed by the second effect means, the visually difficult effect is not performed (for example, an affirmative determination is made at 64SH104 in FIG. 20-4 and an affirmative determination is made at 64SH108). If it is done, the visual difficulty is not performed, etc.) a gaming machine.

(Explanation regarding the feature 64SH and the feature 3)
Next, the characteristic part 64SH and the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment are demonstrated. The gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 64SH and the characteristic portion 3 includes display means (for example, the image display device 5) that can display an effect display relating to the game, and is advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit gaming state). A controllable gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that it is controlled to the advantageous state;
Title notification means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) capable of notifying the title corresponding to the suggestion effect;
Detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, etc.) for detecting the player's movement;
An effective display means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) that displays on the display means an effective display (for example, an effective display 64SH003, 64SH005, etc.) indicating that the detection of the operation by the detecting means is effective;
Visual difficulty display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that performs a visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to view at least a part of the effect display (for example, display in the promotion effect) including the effective display displayed by the effective display means. When,
When an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where a first effective display (for example, effective display 64SH005) is displayed as the effective display, a first effect display (for example, a treasure box and a character string) is displayed. A first effect unit (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of performing a first effect to be displayed (for example, a corresponding effect in a button effect);
An operation is detected by the detection means in a state where a second effective display (for example, effective display 64SH003) indicating that an operation for selecting one option from a plurality of options is effective as the effective display is displayed. The second display effect that can specify the result of selection (for example, the selection result (selected character) shown in FIG. 20-1 (B2), etc.) according to the detection of the motion. Second effect means capable of performing effects (for example, corresponding effects in selection effects) (for example, CPU 120 for effect control),
With
The title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9F) Part to display the title),
The suggestion effect execution means executes at least a first suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of Super Reach A or Super Reach B) and a second suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E) as the suggestion effect. Is possible,
In the second suggestion effect, the title notification means notifies the title corresponding to the second suggestion effect from the start of the second suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 9H, super reach D). From the start of the reach production of the title of the title 31AK008 corresponding to the reach production of the super reach D),
When the first effective display is displayed and the first effect is performed by the first effect means, the difficult-to-view effect means can perform the difficult-to-view effect (for example, 64SH104 in FIG. 20-4). When the affirmative determination is made at 64SH105, a button effect and a difficult-to-view effect are performed), the second effective display is displayed, and when the second effect is performed by the second effect means, the difficult-to-view effect is not performed. (For example, when an affirmative determination is made in 64SH101 of FIG. 20-4, or a negative determination is made in 64SH104 and an affirmative determination is made in 64SH110, a selection effect is performed and a visual difficulty effect is not performed, etc.) Gaming machine.

(Explanation regarding the feature portion 65SH and the feature portion 3)
Next, the characteristic part 65SH and the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment are demonstrated. The gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 65SH and the characteristic portion 3 includes display means (for example, the image display device 5) that can display an effect display relating to the game, and is advantageous for the player (for example, a big hit gaming state). A controllable gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that it is controlled to the advantageous state;
Title notification means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) capable of notifying the title corresponding to the suggestion effect;
Detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 35A, push sensor 35B, etc.) for detecting the player's movement;
An effective display means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control) that displays on the display means an effective display (for example, an effective display 64SH003, 64SH005, etc.) indicating that the detection of the operation by the detecting means is effective;
Visual difficulty display means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that performs a visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to view at least a part of the effect display (for example, display in the promotion effect) including the effective display displayed by the effective display means. When,
In the state where the effective display is displayed, when the operation is detected by the detection unit, the first effect unit (for example, the effect) capable of performing the first effect (for example, the promotion display in the button effect). Control CPU 120 etc.),
When an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where the effective display is displayed, a second effect (for example, a character A effect or the like) in which an expected degree of an advantageous state is greater than the first effect is performed. Possible second effect means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control),
With
The title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9F) Part to display the title),
The suggestion effect execution means executes at least a first suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of Super Reach A or Super Reach B) and a second suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E) as the suggestion effect. Is possible,
In the second suggestion effect, the title notification means notifies the title corresponding to the second suggestion effect from the start of the second suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 9H, super reach D). From the start of the reach production of the title of the title 31AK008 corresponding to the reach production of the super reach D),
The difficult-to-view effect means can perform a difficult-to-view effect when the first effect is performed by the first effect means (for example, a button when an affirmative determination is made in 64SH104 and 64SH105 in FIG. 20-4). When the second effect is performed by the second effect means, the visually difficult effect is not performed (for example, an affirmative determination is made at 64SH104 in FIG. 20-4 and an affirmative determination is made at 64SH108). If it is done, the visual difficulty is not performed, etc.) a gaming machine.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 3 of this embodiment)
Next, the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. In addition, since the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment is the same as the characteristic part 31AK described above, a description thereof will be omitted. As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the main board 11 in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 122SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state. Further, the main board 11 has a lock switch 122SG051 for switching to a setting change state in which the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed or a setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed. In addition, a setting changeover switch 122SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (outtake rate) described later in the setting change state is provided.

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

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

  Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 122SG003 is not opened, the front when the main board 11 is viewed is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 122SG003 opened. It is the front when visually recognizing and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made common.

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

  FIG. 21-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature section 3 in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. It should be noted that the command form shown in FIG. 21-3 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21-3 (A), the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a change display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 21-3 (B), a determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. ) Or different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of jackpot types when the variation display result is “big hit”.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 21-3 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C”. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

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

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

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

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 21D is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 21-4, in the feature part 3 of this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the fluctuation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the normal display result, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of the MR4 are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  In this embodiment, each random number value MR1 to MR5 is exemplified as a value in the range shown in FIG. 21-4. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of these random number values is used. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 21-5 shows the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

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

  As shown in FIG. 21-5, the special reach variation pattern of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is performed in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment is represented by the super reach variation pattern super reach α and super reach β. Is set shorter. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the change pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

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

  In the feature section 3 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into, for example, non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, etc. Instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after the determination first, only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and these variations are determined. After the variation pattern type is first determined from the random number for pattern type determination, the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type is It may be determined variation pattern.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 21-5, although the fluctuation | variation content (effect content) is previously determined for every fluctuation | variation pattern, this invention illustrates this. The present invention is not limited, and the variation content (effect content) may be different even for the same variation pattern according to the set value that has been set. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the variation pattern is a normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach loss, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times to obtain a change pattern that results in super reach loss.

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 21-6 and FIG. 21-7 prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 21-6 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 21-6 (B), and FIG. -6 (C) display result determination table (set value 3), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 21-7 (A), jackpot type determination shown in FIG. 21-7 (B) In addition to a table (for the second special symbol), a big hit variation pattern determination table, a small hit variation pattern determination table, a loss variation pattern determination table, a general diagram display result determination table (not shown), a general diagram variation pattern determination table (not shown) ) Etc. are included.

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

  FIG. 21-6 (A) to FIG. 21-6 (C) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to the set values. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the feature unit 3 of the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used as the display result determination table for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  As shown in FIG. 21-6 (A) to FIG. 21-6, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) More judgment values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” than in the case of. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the short time state (low probability state), the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. Then, the probability is determined (in the feature unit 3 of the present embodiment, 1/99 when the setting value is 1, 1/150 when the setting value is 2, and 1/200 when the setting value is 3). In comparison, the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher (in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, the set value is 1/50, the set value is 1/99 for 2 and 1/150 for a set value of 3). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state The determination value is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

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

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

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the MR1 value corresponds to the big hit shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to 21-6 (C). If it matches one of the hit determination values, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit C). Further, when MR1 matches any hit determination value corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to 21-6 (C), it is determined that the special symbol is to be the small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to 21-6 (C) indicate the probability (proportion) of being a big hit and the probability (proportion) of being a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, but stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment, in each display result determination table shown to FIGS. 21-6 (A)-FIG. 21-6 (C), the form which makes the winning probability of small hits different is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if any display result determination table is used (regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1), the winning probability per same is the same. It is good.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether to make a big hit or a small hit using the display result determination table shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to 21-6 (C). However, for each set value, a big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately, and it is individually judged whether the variation display result is a big hit or not. Also good. Further, as shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to 21-6 (C), a determination value is assigned to each display result determination table, but it is shown in FIG. 21-6 (C). In the display result determination table (display result determination table referred to when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3), the determination value may not be assigned to the small hit. That is, the fact that the ratio of the small hit probability varies depending on the set value includes that the small hit probability is 0%.

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

  FIGS. 21-7 (A) and 21-7 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. FIG. It is. Of these, FIG. 21-7 (A) uses jackpot storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) to determine the jackpot type It is a table when doing. Also, FIG. 21-7 (B) determines the jackpot type by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Table.

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

  Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 21-8. In the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as a non-probable variable big hit) in which only the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state is finished and a low probability high base state is entered, The big hit B and big hit C (also referred to as a probable big hit) are set in which high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the process is finished and the high-accuracy high-base state is entered.

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

  The time-saving control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state by the “big hit A” is that a predetermined number of times (100 in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment) the special figure game is executed or the predetermined number of special times is executed. The game ends when the big hit gaming state is entered before the game is executed.

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

  In addition, in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment, although the form which provides three types of big hit A-big hit C as a big hit type is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The big hit type is 2 You may provide below or four types or more.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 21-7 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), when the set value is “1”, the MR2 determination value ranges from 0 to 299. 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, 100 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “2”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 199 are assigned to the big hit B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “3”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A in the range 0 to 299 of the MR2 determination value, and 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 250 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C.

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

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21-7 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the set value is “1”, the MR2 determination value ranges from 0 to 299. Of these, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, and 100 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C (the jackpot B is not assigned a determination value). When the set value is “2”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 149 are assigned to the big hit B. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “3”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 199 are assigned to the jackpot B. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C.

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

  In the feature part 3 of the present embodiment, the big hit type is determined to be the big hit B when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1. The form that does not do is illustrated, that is, that the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs according to the set value, it means that any jackpot type is not determined (the determination ratio is 0%) Although it is included, the case where the big hit type is determined as the big hit B may be provided even when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1. .

  As described above, in the characteristic section 3 of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result becomes a jackpot differs according to the set value that has been set, so that the game entertainment can be improved. It has become.

  In the feature unit 3 of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is: You may determine using MR1 which is a random value for special figure display result determination.

  Further, in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, the more advantageous for the player (the big hit probability or the small hit probability is increased, or the big hit C as the big hit type is determined). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player. .

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment, while the big hit probability and the small hit probability change according to the setting value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the form in which the game nature itself does not change is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming property may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the game probability that loops at a rate of 1/320 in the normal state and 65% in the probability variation state (so-called probability variation loop type), When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the big hit probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball is provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 during the big hit game. The game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to be a probable change state based on passing through the game, while the game balls having different proportions of the game balls passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game according to the fluctuation figure (so-called V If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the big hit probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is in the high base (during short-time control). Specially variable ball A predetermined switch provided in the sphere device 7 may be a game of (so-called one two-kind mixed type) which controls the jackpot gaming state based on passing. Further, the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the same as 1 to 3, and the gameability is the same. Thus, a setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4).

  Further, in this way, when the gameability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above-described example, when the set value is 1 or 4, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is used as an effect switch (every game ball passes a predetermined area). When the set value is 2 or 3, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (the game state is changed based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch) It may be used as a switch for controlling to the big hit gaming state.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 21-9 (A) and 21-9 (B), the big hit variation pattern determination table is a big hit variation pattern determination table (big hit A) used when the big hit type is big hit A. And a big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C) that are used when the big hit type is for big hit B and big hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C), the variation pattern for normal reach big hit (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern for super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and the big hit for super reach β big hit For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined value out of a range that can be taken by the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination A random value is assigned as a judgment value.

  As shown in FIG. 21-9 (A), in the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value ranges from 0 to 997. Up to 300 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, 301 to 800 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for the super reach α big hit, and 801 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β. It is assigned to the big hit variation pattern (PB1-3). When the set value is “2”, in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, 0 to 350 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, and 351 to 825 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 826 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “3”, in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for normal reach big hit, and 401 to 850 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 851 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big.

  As shown in FIG. 21-9 (B), in the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B, big hit C), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 judgment value ranges 0 to 997 0 to 100 are allocated to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for normal reach big hit, 101 to 350 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for super reach α big hit, and 351 to 997 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big hit. When the set value is “2”, 0 to 150 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 151 to 450 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 451 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “3”, 0 to 200 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, and 201 to 550 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 551 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big.

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

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

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, a predetermined random value out of a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern of the variation pattern (PC1-1) for small hits is a determination value. Assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21-9 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, even if the set value is any one of “1”, “2”, and “3”, Of the judgment value ranges 0 to 997, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the small hit variation pattern in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the small hit variation pattern. The small hit variation pattern may be determined from the plurality of variation patterns at different ratios with the setting values “1”, “2”, and “3”.

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

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

  As shown in FIG. 21-10 (A), in the variation pattern determination table A for loss (for one or less low-base total sum storage number), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value Of the range 0-997, 0 to 350 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss. When the set value is “2”, in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 to 700 are included. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 0 to 450 in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are included. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3).

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

  As shown in FIG. 21-10 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for loss (for 2 to 4 low-base medium total pending storage numbers), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value In the range 0 to 997, 0 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 401 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss. When the set value is “2”, 0 to 450 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 0 to 500 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3).

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

  As shown in FIG. 21-10 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for 5 or more low-based medium sum storages), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value Of the range 0-997, 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss. When the set value is “2”, 0 to 500 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 0 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, and 551 to 700 are included. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3).

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

  As shown in FIG. 21-10 (D), in the variation pattern determination table D for loss (for medium high base), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value ranges 0 to 997, 0 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the loss, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss. When the set value is “2”, 0 to 500 of the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 501 to 700 are assigned. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 0 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, and 551 to 700 are included. Normal reach loss pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β change pattern ( PA2-3).

  Thus, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, the ratio for determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is higher than that for determining the super reach variation pattern, and the set values 1, 2, It becomes lower in order of 3. Further, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for losing, regardless of the variation pattern determining table, among the determination values, 701 to 900 are the variation pattern of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are the variation pattern of the super reach β loss. If the fluctuation pattern is assigned to each fluctuation pattern, that is, if the fluctuation display result is lost, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value. It is possible to prevent the effect of the presentation from being lowered due to the fact that the variable display by is not executed.

  Note that the “common determination ratio” in the characteristic section 3 of the present embodiment is the same as the determination ratio at the different setting values (this embodiment), and the determination ratio at different setting values. Are the same (for example, between the set value 1 and the set value 3, the determination ratio of the super reach variation pattern differs by about 1%).

  In the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is lost, the determination ratio of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, only the determination ratio of the variation pattern of either non-reach or normal reach may be the same.

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

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

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

  Note that the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach loss variation more than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter variation time (see FIG. 21-5). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 21-10 (A)-FIG. 21-10 (C), it fluctuates using the variation pattern determination table for loss which changes according to the total number of pending storage. Although the form which determines a pattern is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The number of holding | maintenance memory | storage in the special symbol of change object (For example, when performing the variable display of a 1st special symbol, it is 1st. The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for losing that varies depending on the number of special symbols reserved and the variation display of the second special symbol.

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 illustrated in FIG. 21A may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

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

  The first special figure holding storage unit has received a start prize (first start prize) after the game ball has passed (entered) the first start prize opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not yet started. Hold data of a game (a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. The random number value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern extraction extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the This is stored until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the game control main process in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 21-11 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (122SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial setting is performed (122SGSa0022). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON (122SGSa003). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is ON, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the clear switch is ON (122SGSa003; Y), the process proceeds to 122SGSa014. If the clear switch is OFF (122SGSa003; N), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (122SGSa004). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes a 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 various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as the status of the backup flag and an 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 (122SGSa004; N),

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

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

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

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

  In 122SGSa011, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the command at the time of a recovery including a hot start notification command with respect to the production | presentation control board 12, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovered in the state before the power interruption (hot start), and proceeds to 122SGSa021. (122SGSa013).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 21-12 is a flowchart illustrating the setting value confirmation processing executed by the CPU 103. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first transmits a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa031), and is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (see FIG. 21-13 (B)). The set value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa032). Then, it is determined whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa033). When the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa033; N), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 122SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing 122SGSa033.

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

  In the feature unit 3 of the present embodiment, since the setting confirmation state is ended (the setting value confirmation process is ended), the state is the same as that when the normal hot start is started. The command transmitted to the effect control board 12 may be a hot start notification command.

  FIG. 21A is a flowchart illustrating a RAM clear process executed by the CPU 103. In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (122SGSa041). When the data stored in the RAM 102 is normal (122SGSa041; N), it is further determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042). When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042; Y), the CPU 103 designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 and proceeds to 122SGSa045 (122SGSa043).

  On the other hand, if there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (122SGSa041; Y) or backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (122SGSa042; N), the head address in the RAM 102 is designated and the process proceeds to 122SGSa045 (122SGSa044).

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

  Note that the RAM 102 in the characteristic section 3 of the present embodiment is assigned addresses (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area, as shown in FIG. 21-13 (B). Among these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the top of the RAM 102 will be described later. Temporary setting values are stored. In addition, other addresses (F002, F003, etc.) include clear switch backup information that can specify whether or not the clear switch was ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started, as well as special figure hold memory and general figure hold. Stored are game information including memory, values of various counters, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In other words, the RAM clear process in the characteristic section 3 of the present embodiment is the address (F001 to FXXX) excluding the address (F000) where the set value is stored when there is no abnormality in the RAM 102 and there is backup data. ) Stores data other than the set value by storing “00H”. On the other hand, if there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 or there is no backup data, “00H” is stored in all addresses (F000 to FXXXX) in the RAM 102. Is stored to clear all data including the set value.

  In the feature section 3 in this embodiment, the setting value is stored at the head address F000 of the RAM 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting value is stored at the last address of the RAM 102. Also good. When the setting value is stored at the last address of the RAM 102 in this way, when the RAM clear process shown in FIG. 21-13 (A) is executed, the data is cleared immediately before the last address of the RAM 102. And “00H” is sequentially stored from the address F000 to the immediately preceding address.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 3 in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a setting change state, an example of clearing data excluding the setting value of the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, only the game information stored at a predetermined address in the RAM 102 (address F003 in the characteristic section 3 of the present embodiment) is cleared. It may be.

  Further, in the feature unit 3 in the present embodiment, the mode of storing the clear switch backup information in the RAM 102 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the clear switch backup information is used for game control. Processing for storing or reading clear switch backup information in the RAM 102 by storing it in a register of the microcomputer 100 (for example, an accumulator serving as the center of calculation, a flag register for storing the accumulator state, or a general-purpose register) May be omitted so that the processing load on the CPU 103 can be reduced. When the clear switch backup information is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the clear switch backup information is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent other information (data) from being overwritten by the processing.

  FIG. 21-14 is a flowchart illustrating setting change processing executed by the CPU 103. In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first transmits a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa051). The set value change start notification command may be transmitted immediately before starting the set value change process (at the timing when it is determined in 122SGSa018 that the lock switch 122SG051 is ON). Then, the setting value stored in the address F000 (see FIG. 21-13 (B)) in the RAM 102 is specified (122SGSa052), and the specified setting value is displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa053).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054). When the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054), the contents of the address F001 in the RAM 102 are updated (122SGSa055). Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a one-stage disadvantageous setting value for the player than “1”, is used as a temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “2”, “3”, which is a one-stage disadvantageous setting value for the player, than the “2”. The set value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102. When the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “3”, “1” may be stored as the temporary setting value at the address F001 of the RAM 102.

  The CPU 103 displays the setting value (temporary setting value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa056), and determines whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch in 122SGSa054 (122SGSa054; N), the process of 122SGSa057 is executed without executing the processes of 122SGSa055 and 122SGSa056.

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

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

  In the feature section 3 of the present embodiment, the setting value change end notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the setting change process. However, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the setting value change end notification command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 within the game control main process (immediately after the setting change process is ended).

  In the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by turning off the lock switch 122SG051 (a temporary setting value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102). Is stored in the address F000), but the present invention is not limited to this. The game ball is won at the start winning opening, the clear switch is operated, the lock switch 122SG051 is pressed, etc. A new set value may be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by turning off the lock switch 122SG051 after performing the above operation.

  Further, in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started and started in a cold start state or in a setting change state, a cold start notification command or a setting value change start to the effect control board 12 is started. Although a mode in which the RAM clear process is executed before the notification command is transmitted is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear process is a cold start notification to the effect control board 12. It may be executed after transmitting the command or setting value change start notification command.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 3 of this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the RAM clear process is executed before the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear process is executed again after the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed (other than the setting value stored at the address F000 of the RAM 102). May be cleared). By doing in this way, malfunctions, such as starting a game with improper data memorize | stored in RAM, can be prevented.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start and when it is started in a setting change state, the common RAM clear process (122SGSa017) is executed and then started. Although the command according to the state (a cold start notification command, a setting value change start notification command or a setting value change end notification command) is illustrated as being transmitted to the effect control board 12, the present invention is not limited thereto. It is not a thing, but when pachinko machine 1 is started with a cold start and when it is started in a setting change state, a command (cold start notification command, setting value change start notification command or setting value change) corresponding to the activated state The common RAM clear process is executed after the end notification command) is transmitted to the effect control board 12. It may be.

  Next, the game control timer interrupt process in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 21-15, the CPU 103 first executes the power-off detection process (122SGS020) in the game control timer interrupt process, and then executes the process from the switch process (S21) to the command control process (S27). . As shown in FIG. 21-16, in the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value. Is determined (122SGSa051). If there is no power-off signal input (122SGSa051; N), the process is terminated. If there is a power-off signal input (122SGSa051; Y), backup data including the set value stored in the RAM 102 is specified. (122SGS053), the specified backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 102 (122SGS053). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (122SGS054), and then the process proceeds to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  Next, the effect control main process in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 21-17 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (122SGS401a), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the CTC (counter / timer mounted on the effect control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (122SGS401b). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment, although the form which clears RAM122 after execution of notification during a setting value change is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, notification during a setting value change and In parallel, the RAM 122 may be cleared. If the clearing of the RAM 122 is completed during the execution of the setting value changing notification, the RAM clear notification may be executed in parallel with the setting value changing notification, or the RAM clearing may be performed after the completion of the setting value changing notification. Notification may be executed.

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

  Thus, in the production control main process in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21-18, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a hot start or setting change state, player information ( While clearing the player information input from the RAM 122, such as the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of super-reach, etc., from the RAM 122, the production information (the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots since the last activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, The super-reach frequency and the like) and set value information (any one of “1” to “3” corresponding to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1) are not cleared from the RAM 122. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the player information and the effect information are cleared from the RAM 122, while the set value information is not cleared from the RAM 122. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the player information and the effect information are not cleared from the RAM 122, while the setting value information is stored in the setting value information already stored in the RAM 122. Overwrite (update storage).

  That is, in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, the information to be cleared from the RAM 122 differs depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting confirmation state, or a setting change state.

  In the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start, the player information and the production information are cleared, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state. Shows an example in which the player information and the production information are not cleared, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, Person information and production information may be cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 21-17, in 122SGS417, the effect control CPU 120 identifies which one of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value confirmation end notification command is received, and displays the image. The device 5 starts displaying an initial symbol corresponding to the received command. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21-19, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a setting value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a new setting value. If it is not set, display of decorative symbols is started with the combination of “1”, “2”, and “3” from the left on the image display device 5 as initial symbols. If the received command is a set value change end notification command, that is, if there is a possibility that a new set value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 will receive “ Display of decorative symbols is started with a combination of “4”, “5”, and “6”.

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

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

  Then, returning to FIG. 21-17, the CPU 120 for effect control sets “4” in the prefetch restriction counter in order to restrict the execution of the prefetch notice effect in the first four fluctuations (122SGS418). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (122SGS419). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (122SGS420) and executes the following processing.

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

  In the feature part 3 in this embodiment, the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is any one of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value check end notification command. Depending on whether or not there is an activation notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21-20, when a hot start notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, that is, a new one is added to the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the set value is not set, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and outputs the output sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Note that the light emission start timing for 60 seconds of these game effect lamps 9 and the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same. The output start timing of the output sound A from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds may be different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment, although the start notification when the pachinko machine 1 starts is illustrated using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5, it illustrates. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management device such as a game hall management computer or each counter, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. As an activation notification at the time, a signal that can specify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated may be output from the external output terminal to the management device.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 3 of the present embodiment, a part of the device that performs the activation notification is common even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in any of the hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state. Although there is an example of a mode in which light emission from the game effect lamp 9 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are performed in any case, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot. The device that performs the activation notification differs depending on whether it is activated in the start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by cold start, the image display device 5 If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, a signal is output from the external output terminal to the management device, etc.) Unishi may be.

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

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, in the feature part 3 in the present embodiment, as an initialization effect in the present invention, activation notification in a different mode is executed according to a command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or the pachinko gaming machine 1 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The mode of activation notification and the combination of decorative symbols may all differ depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or only a part of them may be the same.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a hot start, activated by a cold start, activated in a setting change state, or activated in a setting confirmation state However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start or in a setting confirmation state, the start notification is performed. May not be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 21-17, next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a power-off detection process (122SGS422). In the power-off detection process, as shown in FIG. 21-22, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value. Is determined (122SGS431). When there is no power-off signal input (122SGS431; N), the process is terminated. When there is a power-off signal input (122SGS431; Y), the setting value information and player information stored in the RAM 122 are displayed. The backup data to be included is specified (122SGS432), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (122SGS433). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (122SGS434), and then the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  Returning to FIG. 21-17, next, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 122SGS423). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 21-3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the effect control process process in the characteristic part 3 of this Embodiment is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 21-22, in the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the prefetch restriction counter is “0” (122SGS441). When the value of the prefetching restriction counter is “0” (122SGS441; Y), after executing the prefetching notice setting process (S161), any of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) is performed according to the effect control process flag. This process is executed.

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

  In the feature part 3 in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control main process and the effect control process process based on the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereby the variable display is performed four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 determines whether or not the start winning prize determination process is performed based on the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 5) is not executed, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be restricted over four fluctuation displays.

  In addition, in the feature part 3 in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start or in a setting change state, it is related to the progress of the game based on the fact that the game is possible. As an example of the setting, a mode of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect over four variable displays is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is set whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start. Regardless of whether or not the game is started in the changed state, the settings relating to the game progress depend on the sound volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, and the RTC. The production setting may be set to the factory default state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9H, the effect control CPU 120 performs the reach effect of the super reach A and the super reach B as the first suggestion effect, and the second effect. Super Reach C and Super Reach D reach directing can be performed as suggestives, and when Super Reach C or Super Reach D reach directing is performed, the reach of Super Reach C or Super Reach D Since the title 31AK007 corresponding to the reach effect of the super reach C or super reach D is notified from the start of the effect, the notification of the title 31AK007 corresponding to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

The present embodiment also includes the following fourth invention. That is, conventionally, as pachinko gaming machines, for example, there are those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42880 and those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42880 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, when the gaming machine is turned on and activated (power supply to the gaming machine is started) A command (control information) output from the main board to the effect control board (effect control means) to restore the gaming machine based on the memory in which the main board (game control board) is backed up A state in which the command output from the main board to the effect control board to clear the backed up memory regardless of the memory in which the main board is backed up, and the setting value of the gaming machine can be changed Therefore, when the command output from the main board to the effect control board is the same, when the game machine is turned on and activated, the effect control board Making it impossible perform appropriate processing according to the movement state. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the fourth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting change processing shown in FIG. 21-14) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part), and
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and capable of executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part)
Backup storage means (e.g., RAM 102) capable of retaining stored contents for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
The effect control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 21-17 clears the RAM shown in FIG. 21-17) that can control the effect based on the control information (for example, the effect control command shown in FIG. A part for performing a notification process, a notification process during a set value change, a notification process during a set value confirmation), and
With
The game control means recovers based on the stored content stored in the backup storage means as an activation state when power supply to the gaming machine is started after power supply to the gaming machine is stopped State (for example, hot start), second start state (for example, cold start) in which the stored content is erased and restored regardless of the stored content stored in the backup storage unit, and setting by the setting unit is possible And a different control information corresponding to the activated state is output to the effect control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21-11 and 21-14). In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by hot start, the CPU 103 transmits a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and the pachinko machine 1 When the machine 1 is activated by a cold start, the CPU 103 transmits a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the CPU 103 causes the effect control board 12 to (The part that sends the setting value change start notification command)
According to this feature, the effect control means can execute appropriate processing according to the activation state of the game control means when power supply is started. .

Furthermore, as means 2 of the fourth invention,
It includes an effect control storage means (for example, RAM 122) capable of storing information used by the effect control means,
Of the information stored in the effect control storage means, the information to be erased differs depending on whether the activation state corresponding to the control information is the second activation state or the third activation state ( For example, as shown in FIG. 21-18, information that is cleared from the RAM 102 differs depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting confirmation state, or a setting change state)
According to this feature, it is possible to perform appropriate erasure according to the activated state.

Furthermore, as means 3 of the fourth invention,
The game control means can output control information (for example, a set value change end notification command) designating the end of the third activation state,
The effect control means performs special control according to the end of the third activation state based on the output of the control information designating the end of the third activation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-20). Thus, based on the reception of the set value change end notification command, the effect control CPU 120 emits the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds and outputs the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R in the activation notification process. A gaming machine is described in which a message image for 40 seconds (for example, a message image indicating that the setting value has been changed) is displayed on the image display device 5. For example, it can be recognized by special control that the third activation state in which the set value can be set has ended.

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

Furthermore, as means 5 of the fourth invention,
The effect control means performs different control depending on the activation state to which the control information corresponds (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-20, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control CPU 120 has received the hot start notification command. On the basis of the fact that the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds and the cold start notification command is received in the start notification process, the effect control CPU 120 Based on the fact that the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound B is output from the speakers 8L, 8R for 30 seconds in the start-up notification process, and the setting value change end notification command is received. The CPU 120 emits light for 40 seconds from the game effect lamp 9 and 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R in the startup notification process. A portion for executing the output sound C and a message image for 40 seconds in the image display device 5. Also, as shown in Fig. 21-19, based on the reception of the hot start notification command or the cold start notification command. Based on the display of the combination of “1”, “2”, and “3” as the initial symbol and the reception of the set value change end notification command, the decorative symbol “4”, “ 5 ”, the part displayed by the combination of“ 6 ”)
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to easily recognize which activated state it is.

Furthermore, as means 6 of the fourth invention,
When the setting value is changed in the third activation state, the game control means deletes the backup information stored in the backup storage means except for the specific information (for example, FIG. As shown in 21-23, the RAM clear process is executed based on the change of the set value, and the data after the address F001 excluding the set value data stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is cleared.
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately erase the backup information in accordance with the change of the setting value.

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

The present embodiment also includes the fifth invention described below. That is, conventionally, as pachinko gaming machines, for example, there are those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42880 and those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machines described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-42880 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, when the gaming machine is turned on and activated (power supply to the gaming machine is started) ) When clearing the backed up memory regardless of the main board being backed up (general activation state) and when changing the setting value of the gaming machine (setting activation state) If the notification mode is the same, it is difficult to identify whether the gaming machine is in the general activation state or the setting activation state, and it is difficult to find an unauthorized setting change of the gaming machine. It was. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the fifth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting change processing shown in FIG. 21-14) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part), and
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and capable of executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part)
Backup storage means (for example, RAM 102 or RAM 122) capable of retaining the stored contents for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
An activation notifying means capable of notifying the activation state of the game control means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the activation notifying process shown in FIG. 21-17);
With
The game control means includes, as the activation state, a general activation state in which the stored contents stored in the backup storage means are cleared and activated (for example, a state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a hot start), and the setting means A setting activation state (for example, a setting change state) in which the setting is valid;
The activation notification means performs the notification in a different manner between the general activation state and the set activation state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with a cold start as shown in FIG. 21-20). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state after the game effect lamp is emitted and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp is emitted and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. (The part which performs the display of the message image on the display device 5)
According to this feature, it is possible to easily identify whether the activation state is the general activation state or the setting activation state, so that it is possible to easily detect fraud due to the setting. .

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

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

Furthermore, as means 4 of the fifth invention,
The activation notification means includes
First notification means (for example, image display device 5) and second notification means (for example, game effect lamp 9 and speakers 8L and 8R) different from the first notification means,
The setting activation state is notified by the first notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-20, a message image is displayed on the image display device 5).
The general activation state is notified by the second notification means (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-20, the game effect lamp 9 emits light and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is executed).
According to this feature, since activation notification is executed by different notification means, it can be easily recognized which activation state it is.

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

The present embodiment also includes a sixth invention described below. That is, conventionally, there is a gaming machine described in, for example, JP-A-2006-137351. However, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2006-137351, if the game information is unintentionally erased due to a change in the setting value, the store or the player where the gaming machine is installed There is a risk that it will be disadvantageous. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the sixth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting change processing shown in FIG. 21-14) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) by a predetermined operation. Part), and
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game and capable of executing control to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) Part)
Game information storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing game information used by the game control means to control the progress of the game;
Informing means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting value change confirmation notifying process in the modification 8) capable of informing in advance that the game information stored in the gaming information storage means will be deleted;
With
The game control means erases at least a part of the game information stored in the game information storage means when the setting value is newly set by the setting means (for example, the CPU 103 shows a modification 8). RAM clear processing part),
The predetermined operation includes a setting change start operation (for example, an operation for turning on the clear switch), a setting change operation (for example, an operation for turning on the setting changeover switch 122SG052), and a setting change completion operation (for example, turning off the lock switch 122SG051). Operation)
The setting means can perform the setting change operation by performing the setting change start operation (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21-23 as modified example 8, the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is ON ( 122SGSa054a; Y) after which the processes of 122SGSa054d to 122SGSa056 can be executed), and the setting change completion operation is performed after the setting change operation that has become possible, and the setting changed by the setting change operation The value is set (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-23 as Modification 8), the CPU 103 determines that the lock switch is OFF (122SGSa057; N) and executes the process of 122SGSa058).
The notification means performs the notification when the setting change start operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 21-24 as a modified example 8, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a first set value change start notification command). Is the part that executes the setting value change confirmation notification process based on the determination that the data has been received (122SGS410; Y))
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent game information from being erased unintentionally due to a change in a set value.

Furthermore, as means 2 of the sixth invention,
If the setting change completion operation is performed without performing the setting change operation after the setting change starting operation is performed, the game control unit displays the game information stored in the game information storage unit. Not erased (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21-23 as modification 8), after determining that the setting switch is not operated (122SGSa054d; N), the CPU 103 further determines that the lock switch 122SG051 is OFF. In this case, based on the fact that the same set value is stored in the address F000 and the address F001 of the RAM 102 (122SGSa057c; Y), the portion for ending the set value change process without executing the RAM clear process (122SGSa060) )
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged by erasing game information even though a set value is not changed. be able to.

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

Furthermore, as means 4 of the sixth invention,
The game control means stores a game stored in the game information storage means when an erasure condition is satisfied and a predetermined confirmation operation is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is started. At least a part of the information is erased (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21-11, after the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is ON in the game control main process (122SGSa003; Y), the RAM clear process (122SGSa017) is executed. Part),
The notification means also performs the notification even when the erasure condition is satisfied (for example, a portion where a message image 122SG005M2 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 21-26 as Modification 9).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to prevent game information from being erased unintentionally.

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

  As mentioned above, although the characteristic part 3 in embodiment of this invention was demonstrated with drawing, specific structure is not restricted to these embodiment, There exists a change and addition in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. Is included in the present invention.

  For example, in the characteristic part 3 of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21-11, when the clear switch is ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, after the RAM clear process (122SGSa017) is executed, the lock switch Although the configuration change process (122SGSa020) is executed when 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa018; Y) and a new setting value can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention is limited to this. If the clear switch is ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, it is first determined whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON. If the lock switch 122SG051 is ON, in the setting change process Even if the RAM clear process is executed based on the setting of a new set value in the pachinko machine 1 There.

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

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

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

  When the setting changeover switch 122SG052 is operated (122SGSa054d; Y), the contents of the address F001 in the RAM 102 are updated (122SGSa055). Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a one-stage disadvantageous setting value for the player than “1”, is used as a temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “2”, “3”, which is a one-stage disadvantageous setting value for the player, than the “2”. The set value is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102. When the setting value displayed on the display monitor 122SG029 is “3”, “1” may be stored as the temporary setting value at the address F001 of the RAM 102.

  The CPU 103 displays the setting value (temporary setting value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 122SG029 (122SGSa056), and determines whether or not the lock switch 122SG051 is ON (122SGSa057). If there is no operation of the setting changeover switch in 122SGSa054 (122SGSa054; N), the process of 122SGSa057 is executed without executing the processes of 122SGSa055 and 122SGSa056.

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

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

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

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

  Then, a set value designation command corresponding to the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 (the newly set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1) is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (122SGSa059), and the RAM is cleared. The process is executed (122SGSa060). The RAM clear process (122SGSa060) executes the same process as the RAM clear process described with reference to FIG. 21-13, and data excluding the set value stored at the address F000 in the RAM 102 (stored after the address F001). Clear data). After the RAM clear process (122SGSa060) is executed, a setting value change end notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 to end the setting change process (122SGS061).

  FIG. 21-24 is a flowchart illustrating a part of the effect control main process in the eighth modification. In the effect control main process in the modified example 8, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that no cold start notification command has been received (122SGS407; N), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not a command has been received (122SGS410a). When the first setting value change start notification command is not received (122SGS410a; N), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 21-17), and when the first setting value change start notification command is received (122SGS410a; Y). Then, the setting value change confirmation notification process is executed (122SGS410b), and the game information stored in the RAM 102 is cleared by changing the setting value in the image display device 5, or if the setting value is not changed, the lock is displayed. An instruction to turn off the switch 122SG051 is displayed as a message image 122SG005M1 (see FIG. 21-25 (A)).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a second set value change start notification command has been received (122SGS410c). When the second setting value change start notification command has not been received (122SGS410C; N), it is further determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS410d). If no setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS410d; N), the processes of 122SGS410b to 122SGS410d are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until the first setting value change start notification command or the setting value change end notification command is received. When the setting value change end notification command is received (122SGS410d; Y), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 21-17).

  When the second set value change start notification command is received (122SGS410c; Y), the effect control CPU 120 executes a set value change notifying process for notifying that the set value changing operation is being performed. (122SGS411), it is determined whether or not a setting value change end notification command has been received (122SGS411a). When the setting value change end notification command has not been received (122SGS411a; N), the processes of 122SG411 and 122SGS411a are repeatedly executed to wait until the setting value change end notification command is received. When the setting value change end notification command is received (122SGS411a; Y), it is determined whether or not the setting value designation command is received (122SGS411b). If no setting value designation command is received (122SGS411b; N), the process proceeds to 122SGS414 (see FIG. 21-17). If there is a setting value designation command (122SGS411b; Y), the received setting value designation command is used. A setting value newly set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value stored in the address F000 of the RAM 102) is specified, and the specified setting value is set as setting value information (“1” to “3” corresponding to the setting value). ) And updated and stored in the RAM 122 (122SG413). And it progresses to 122SGS408 (refer FIG. 21-17).

  As described above, the CPU 103 executes the setting change process, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control main process, so that the game shop clerk or the like turns on the clear switch and the lock switch 122SG051 to turn on the pachinko gaming machine. When 1 is activated, as shown in FIG. 21-25 (A), in the image display device 5, by changing the setting value, game information and the like stored in the RAM 102 are cleared, or the setting value is changed. If not, an instruction to turn off the lock switch 122SG051 is displayed as a message image 122SG005M1.

  In this way, when the store clerk or the like of the game hall turns off the lock switch 122SG051 while the message image 122SG005M1 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 21-25 (B), the pachinko gaming machine 1 Without changing the set value of the image and without clearing the RAM 102, the decorative symbols are displayed in the image display device 5 as initial symbols in a combination of “1”, “2”, and “3”. On the other hand, when a store clerk or the like of the game hall turns on the clear switch again while the message image 122SG005M1 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 21-25 (C), the pachinko gaming machine 1 Becomes a setting change state, and it is notified that the setting value is being changed by displaying an image on the image display device 5, emitting light from the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the like.

  In the setting change state, when the game shop clerk or the like turns off the lock switch 122SG051 without setting a new setting value, or when the game shop clerk or the like sets the new setting value, the same setting value as the original setting value is set. When the setting value is set and the lock switch 122SG051 is turned OFF, the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changed and the RAM 102 is cleared as shown in FIG. 21-25 (D). The decorative pattern is displayed as a combination of “1”, “2”, and “3” as an initial symbol on the image display device 5. Further, when the game shop clerk or the like sets a new setting value (changes the setting value) and turns off the lock switch 122SG051 in the setting change state, as shown in FIG. 21-25 (E), the setting value The RAM 102 is cleared based on the change, and the decorative symbols are displayed in the image display device 5 as a combination of “4”, “5”, and “6” as an initial symbol.

  In the modification 8, the game shop clerk or the like starts the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the clear switch and the lock switch 122SG051 turned on, thereby changing the set value in the image display device 5 to change the RAM 102. The game information and the like stored in the table is cleared, and when the set value is not changed, an instruction to turn off the lock switch 122SG051 is displayed as the message image 122SG005M1. It is not limited, and as shown in FIG. 21-26 as a modified example 9, a pachinko clerk or the like starts the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the clear switch turned on, so that the image display device 5 has a pachinko machine. Starting the gaming machine 1 with a cold start clears the game information stored in the RAM 102, The instruction If it does not start the machine 1 at cold start to reboot of the pachinko gaming machine 1, may be displayed as a message image 122SG005M2.

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 in the said embodiment, the case where the pachinko machine 1 is started in a cold start and the case where the pachinko machine 1 is started in a setting change state are the same timing (a cold start notification command or setting to the effect control board 12). The mode in which the RAM clear process is executed at the timing before the value change start notification command is transmitted is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a modified example 11, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold When starting at the start, the RAM clear process is executed at the timing before the cold start notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the effect control board 12 Timing after transmitting the set value change start notification command to the stage (more specifically, the effect control board 12 On the other hand, after sending the set value change end notification command, that is, after changing the set value), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start and in the setting change state, such as executing a RAM clear process. The timing for clearing the RAM 102 may be different depending on the case.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21-17, the RAM 102 and the RAM 122 are always cleared when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a cold start and when it is started in a setting change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a twelfth modification, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated. Is activated in the setting change state to notify that the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being changed (execution of the setting value changing notification), priority is given to each notification, such as not executing the RAM clear notification. When a high priority is set (for example, a setting value change notification is being executed), a low priority notification (for example, RAM clear notification) is not executed. It may be.

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

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 in the said embodiment, although the setting with respect to the movable body 32 is not performed at the time of starting of the pachinko gaming machine 1, this invention is not limited to this, and starting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 At the time, the confirmation operation as to whether or not the movable body 32 operates normally may be executed in parallel with the above-described RAM clear notification, notification during setting value change notification, notification during setting value confirmation, and various activation notifications. . Note that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a hot start or a cold start, the activation notification for 60 seconds is executed, so that the confirmation operation of the movable body 32 can be executed during the activation notification. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, since the setting value is changed in addition to the activation notification for 40 seconds, the movable body 32 is being changed during the change of these setting values and the activation notification for 40 seconds. The confirmation operation can be executed.

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

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 of the embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting change state, the new setting value is reflected in the game as it is by setting a new setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a new setting value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once restarted (pachinko gaming). A new set value may be reflected in the game by activating the machine 1 by hot start). In addition, when a new set value is reflected in the game by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the confirmation operation of the movable body 32 is performed. After the movable body 32 is slightly moved from the origin position toward the effect position, a confirmation operation that can be performed in a relatively short period of time, such as moving the movable body 32 to the origin position again, is performed. When the operation is restarted, as a confirmation operation of the movable body 32, after confirming that the movable body 32 is moved from the origin position to the effect position, the movable body 32 is moved again to the origin position. An operation may be performed. By doing in this way, the period required for the confirmation operation | movement of the movable body 32 at the time of starting the pachinko machine 1 can be shortened.

  Further, in the characteristic section 3 of the above-described embodiment, the setting value stored in the address F000 is disclosed as the specific information that is not cleared from the RAM 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is cleared from the RAM 102. Specific information that is not included may include RTC settings, error history, and the like.

  Furthermore, in the characteristic part 3 of the above embodiment, a setting value as specific information that is not cleared in the RAM 102, a temporary setting value as information to be cleared, game information, and the like are illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two RAMs are provided on the game control microcomputer 100, specific information such as setting values that are not cleared is stored in one RAM, and temporary setting values and games are stored in the other RAM. Information to be cleared such as information may be stored. In this way, the RAM (temporary setting value, game information, etc.) on the other side is stored depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state. Whether or not to clear the RAM) can be made different. Further, an area for storing specific information that is not cleared and an area for storing information to be cleared may be provided in the RAM 102.

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

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 of the said embodiment, although the clear switch is illustrated in the form mounted in the power supply board, this invention is not limited to this, The clear switch is the main board 11. May be installed. By doing in this way, since it becomes unnecessary to newly attach a clear switch with respect to the existing power supply board, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suppressed.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 in the above embodiment, the display monitor 122SG051 for displaying the set value on the main board 11 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main board is not limited thereto. 11, a display monitor 122SG051 may be provided in the vicinity of the setting changeover switch 122SG052 so that a setting value changing operation can be easily performed.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 in the said embodiment, although the form which mounts the display monitor 122SG051 for displaying a setting value on the main board | substrate 11 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Pachinko game In the case where it is possible to calculate the accessory ratio, continuous accessory ratio, and the like in the machine 1, the calculated accessory ratio and continuous accessory ratio may be displayed on the display monitor 122SG051.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 in the said embodiment, although the display monitor 122SG051 and the setting changeover switch 122SG052 are provided in the main board | substrate 11, the form which can change the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be changed using a monitor (7-segment monitor), a reset button, or the like mounted on the payout control board.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 in the said embodiment, when starting the pachinko machine 1 in a setting change state, CPU103 transmits the setting value change start notification command with respect to the production control board 12, and has illustrated the form. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 21-11, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, it is the same as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start. Since the RAM clear process (122SGSa017) is executed, both the set value change start notification command and the cold start notification command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12.

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

  In particular, in the feature part 3, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 102 (122SGSa041; Y) or when there is no backup data (122SGSa042; N), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set by setting “00H” to the address F000. The state in which the set value 1 is automatically set, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the most advantageous state for the player. For this reason, some players cause the pachinko gaming machine 1 to improperly set the set value 1 by causing the CPU 103 to execute the RAM clearing process (see FIG. 21-13 (A)) after causing an abnormality in the RAM 102. It is assumed to set. Therefore, as described above, by setting the setting value 1 as the most unfavorable setting value for the player, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can play the game based on the CPU 103 executing the RAM clearing process when the RAM 102 has an abnormality. It becomes possible to prevent the player from being in an advantageous state, and the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 3 of the said embodiment, the special control and specific control which CPU120 for effect control performs, the lighting period of the game effect lamp 9, the sound and output period output from the speakers 8L and 8R, an image Although an example in which whether or not an image is displayed on the display device 5 is different (the control related to notification at startup is different) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and these special control and specific control In addition to the above-described control related to the start-up notification, the initial symbol (see FIGS. 21-19), the background image, the character displayed on the image display device 5 after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ready to play. Controls related to effects such as differences (such as differences in the effect mode and effect after the game is possible in the pachinko gaming machine 1), and confirmation operation of the movable body 32 Whether rows, aspects and execution period of the confirmation operations may include control surrounding confirmation operation, such as different. In other words, the special control and the specific control in the present invention may be any control in which at least a part of the target controlled by the CPU 120 for effect control, the control mode of the CPU 120 for effect control, the control period of the CPU 120 for effect control, and the like are different. .

  Further, in the characteristic part 3 in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. For example, by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, Can be started, and one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an image display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and the variation display derived to the image display device The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the result.

  In the embodiment, the title corresponding to the super-reach reach effect is displayed from the start of the reach effect of super-reach (characteristic portion 31AK in FIGS. 1 to 19), the lock switch 109SG051 and the setting changeover switch 109SG052. Is operated, any one of a plurality of set values can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the lock switch 109SG051 and the setting changeover switch 109SG052 are opened and closed by opening and closing the gaming machine frame 109SG003 and the glass door frame 109SG003a. Switchable between an operable state and an inoperable state, the main board 11 (CPU 103) can set any one of a plurality of set values in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and converts the set set values The set secret value is stored in the RAM 102, and the effect control group is stored. 12 (production control CPU 120) side, the main board 11 (CPU 103) depending on the form in which the suggestion effect (morning background effect) suggesting the set value that is set can be executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. Can send different commands to the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120), and can execute different types of activation notifications when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a cold start and in a setting change state. However, when the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, a mode of notifying that the RAM 102 is cleared (characteristic part 3 in FIGS. 21-1 to 21-27) has been disclosed. A plurality of features may be applied to these features.

  (Explanation regarding feature 109SG)

Conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting 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, a setting value designation command that can specify a setting value is transmitted to an effect control board that performs an effect, and the setting value is transmitted to the effect control board. The setting suggestion effect is controlled by notification, and the effect control board that controls the setting suggestion effect is a board that controls the effect rather than controlling the progress of the game, thereby controlling the progress of the game. Since it is easier to take out the board from the case etc. and analyze it than the game control board to perform, if the setting value stored in the production control board is tampered with, an inappropriate setting suggestion production is performed There was a problem that there was a drowning. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of 109SG-1 means 1 to solve the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3);
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes process control processing shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
Effect control means for controlling the effect based on control information transmitted from the game control means;
With
The game control means, as the control information capable of specifying the setting value, is set value control information including a secret value obtained by converting the setting value, which is a numerical value different from the setting value set by the setting means (for example, , Setting value specification command) can be sent,
The effect control means can store a secret value included in the set value control information transmitted from the game control means, and can execute an effect related to the set value specified from the secret value (for example, a pachinko gaming machine). 1) The background effect (setting value suggestion effect) is executed until one hour has passed since the power was turned on, or until 100 fluctuation displays are executed.
A gaming machine having the above characteristics is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to prevent the stored setting value from being falsified.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of 109SG-1,
The gaming control means is characterized by performing the conversion using a conversion table in which the set value and the concealment value are associated with each other. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being tampered with while reducing the processing load.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of 109SG-1,
A gaming machine is described in which the game control means performs the conversion by performing an operation with a predetermined conversion coefficient on the set value, and according to this feature, conversion is performed. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being tampered with while reducing the necessary data capacity.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 4 of 109SG-1,
The gaming control means describes the gaming machine characterized in that the conversion is executed by setting a specific bit value corresponding to the set value to 1, and according to this feature, the gaming machine is necessary for the conversion. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being tampered with while reducing the data capacity.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 5 of 109SG-1,
A gaming machine is described in which the game control means executes the conversion by shifting the set value by a predetermined number. According to this feature, the data capacity required for the conversion is reduced. However, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being falsified.

Conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting 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, a setting value designation command that can specify a setting value is transmitted to an effect control board that performs an effect, and the setting value is transmitted to the effect control board. The setting suggestion effect is controlled by notification, and the effect control board that controls the setting suggestion effect is a board that controls the effect rather than controlling the progress of the game, thereby controlling the progress of the game. Since it is easier to take out the board from the case etc. and analyze it than the game control board to perform, if the setting value stored in the production control board is tampered with, an inappropriate setting suggestion production is performed There was a problem that there was a drowning. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine of 109SG-2 means 1 to solve the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3);
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes process control processing shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
Effect control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) for effect control based on control information transmitted from the game control means;
With
The game control means can transmit set value control information (for example, a set value designation command) including the set value as the control information,
The effect control means converts the setting value included in the setting value control information transmitted from the game control means into a secret value that is a numerical value different from the setting value, and stores the secret value. Can be performed (for example, the background effect (setting) until one hour has elapsed since the power was turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 or until 100 fluctuation displays were performed. The part that executes value suggestion)
A gaming machine having the above characteristics is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to prevent the stored setting value from being falsified.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of 109SG-2,
The gaming control means is characterized by performing the conversion using a conversion table in which the set value and the concealment value are associated with each other. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being tampered with while reducing the processing load.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of 109SG-2,
A gaming machine is described in which the game control means performs the conversion by performing an operation with a predetermined conversion coefficient on the set value, and according to this feature, conversion is performed. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being tampered with while reducing the necessary data capacity.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 4 of 109SG-2,
The gaming control means describes the gaming machine characterized in that the conversion is executed by setting a specific bit value corresponding to the set value to 1, and according to this feature, the gaming machine is necessary for the conversion. It is possible to prevent the setting value from being tampered with while reducing the data capacity.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 5 of 109SG-2,
A gaming machine is described in which the game control means executes the conversion by shifting the set value by a predetermined number. According to this feature, the data capacity required for the conversion is reduced. However, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being falsified.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having a display means capable of playing a game and displaying an effect display relating to the game,
Detecting means for detecting the player's movement;
Effective display means for displaying on the display means an effective display indicating that the detection of the operation by the detecting means is effective;
A visual difficulty display means for performing a visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to view at least a part of the effect display including the effective display displayed by the effective display means;
A first effect unit capable of performing a first effect of displaying a first effect display when an operation is detected by the detection unit in a state where the first effective display is displayed as the effective display;
When an operation is detected by the detection means in a state where a second effective display indicating that an operation for selecting one option from a plurality of options is effective as the effective display is displayed, the detection of the operation is performed. Second effect means capable of performing a second effect to display a second display effect that can specify a selection result according to
With
The difficult-to-view presentation means can display the first effective display, and can perform a difficult-to-view effect when the first presentation is performed by the first presentation means, and the second effective display is displayed. A gaming machine that does not produce a visual difficulty when the second production is performed by the second production means.