JP2019201934A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving taste of a game relating to state suggestion.SOLUTION: A common performance that is common in a low-probability high-base state and a high-probability high-base state is executed and, after a display of a result screen included in the common performance in a final variation is started, a trick movement is validated for a valid period. In the valid period, when the trick movement by a player is detected without any promotion notification, a suggestion performance in the final variation is executed on the basis of the trick movement, and it is suggested whether a state in which the common performance has been executed is a probability variable state or not.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines that can be controlled to a plurality of types of states and execute a common effect common to the plurality of types of states regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled are known (for example, , See Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, while performing an operation effect that prompts the player to perform an operation on the operation button, when the operation button is operated by the player, the state being controlled is suggested. The performance execution ratio is designed to vary depending on the state under control.

JP 2010-5141 A

  In the above-described gaming machine, the player can predict the controlled state to some extent without operating the operation button, based on the execution frequency of the operation effect, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game with respect to the state suggestion.

(1) A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine according to the feature 48F),
State control means (for example, the special symbol process processing of FIG. 5 by the CPU 103, see FIG. 10-2) for controlling to any of a plurality of states (for example, non-probability change state and probability change state) having different advantages for the player )When,
Motion detection means (for example, stick controller 31A) for detecting a player's motion (for example, back motion, specific motion);
A promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing the promotion notification by the effect control CPU 120) for performing a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an action (for example, a specific action) detected by the action detection means;
Regardless of which of the plurality of states is controlled, a common effect common to the plurality of states is given over a predetermined period (for example, the control period of the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state). A common effect execution means (for example, a process of executing a common effect by the effect control CPU 120),
Suggesting means for suggesting any of the plurality of types of states (for example, processing for executing the suggestion effect at the time of final change in 48FS024 in FIG. 10-4 by the effect control CPU 120),
The suggestion means is a specific period in which the player can specify the end of the common effect in the predetermined period (for example, a period during which a result screen is displayed and an effective period from t2 to t4 in FIG. 10-9). In FIG. 10-4, a state in the predetermined period is suggested based on the detection of the player's motion (for example, reverse motion) by the motion detection means without performing the promotion notification (for example, FIG. 10-4, FIG. 10-9).

According to such a configuration, since the presence / absence of the state suggestion changes depending on whether or not the player has operated according to his / her preference without being prompted for the operation, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine according to the feature 48F),
Advantageous state control means (for example, the special symbol process processing of FIG. 5 by the CPU 103, see FIG. 10-2) for controlling the advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player;
The state control means (for example, the CPU 103 shown in FIG. 5) controls the state to one of a plurality of types (for example, non-probability variation state and probability variation state) that are different from the advantageous state and have different degrees of advantage for the player. Special symbol process, see Fig. 10-2),
Motion detection means (for example, stick controller 31A) for detecting a player's motion (for example, back motion, specific motion);
A promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing the promotion notification by the effect control CPU 120) for performing a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an action (for example, a specific action) detected by the action detection means;
Regardless of which of the plurality of states is controlled, a common effect common to the plurality of states is given over a predetermined period (for example, the control period of the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state). A common effect execution means (for example, a process of executing a common effect by the effect control CPU 120),
Suggesting means (for example, a process of executing a big hit suggestion effect in 48FS083 of FIG. 10-7 by the CPU 120 for effect control) suggesting one of the plurality of types of states,
The suggestion means is a player's action (for example, reverse action) by the action detection means without the promotion notification in the advantageous state (for example, the second special figure big hit game state) controlled in the predetermined period. ) Is detected, the state in the predetermined period is suggested (see, for example, FIGS. 10-7 and 10-11).

  According to such a configuration, since the presence / absence of the state suggestion changes depending on whether or not the player has operated according to his / her preference without being prompted to perform the operation, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine according to the feature 48F),
Advantageous state control means (for example, the special symbol process processing of FIG. 5 by the CPU 103, see FIG. 10-2) for controlling the advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player;
The state control means (for example, the CPU 103 shown in FIG. 5) controls the state to one of a plurality of types (for example, non-probability variation state and probability variation state) that are different from the advantageous state and have different degrees of advantage for the player. Special symbol process, see Fig. 10-2),
Motion detection means (for example, stick controller 31A) for detecting a player's motion (for example, back motion, specific motion);
A promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing the promotion notification by the effect control CPU 120) for performing a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an action (for example, a specific action) detected by the action detection means;
Regardless of which of the plurality of states is controlled, a common effect common to the plurality of states is given over a predetermined period (for example, the control period of the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state). A common effect execution means (for example, a process of executing a common effect by the effect control CPU 120),
Suggestion means for suggesting one of the above-mentioned plural states (for example, processing for executing the suggestion effect at the time of final change at 48F024 in FIG. 10-4 by the CPU 120 for effect control, and the effect that is suggested during the big hit at 48FS083 in FIG. 10-7) Processing to be executed)
The suggestion means is
In the specific period during which the player can specify the end of the common effect in the predetermined period (for example, the period in which the result screen is displayed and the effective period from t2 to t4 in FIG. 10-9), the promotion notification Based on the detection of the player's motion (for example, the back motion) by the motion detection means without being performed, the first suggestion indicating the state in the predetermined period is performed (for example, FIG. 10-4, FIG. 10-9),
In the advantageous state (for example, the second special figure big hit gaming state) controlled in the predetermined period, the player's motion (for example, back motion) is detected by the motion detection means without performing the promotion notification. Based on this, the second suggestion indicating the state in the predetermined period is performed (see, for example, FIGS. 10-7 and 10-11).

  According to such a configuration, since the presence / absence of the state suggestion changes depending on whether or not the player has operated according to his / her preference without being prompted to perform the operation, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The player's motion (eg, back motion) detected by the motion detection means when the first suggestion is performed, and the player's motion detected by the motion detection means when the second suggestion is performed The content of the operation (for example, long press of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A) is common with (for example, the back operation).

  According to such a configuration, the operation content for state suggestion does not change regardless of the situation when the player makes the state suggestion to the gaming machine, so the operation for state suggestion becomes complicated. This can be prevented as much as possible.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The execution mode of the first suggestion (for example, the execution pattern of the suggestion effect at the time of final variation) and the execution mode of the second suggestion (for example, the execution pattern of the suggestion effect during the big hit) are some modes (for example, speakers) 8L and 8R audio outputs) are different, but other modes (for example, the lighting color of the panel lamp 48F050) are common (for example, see FIG. 10-8).

  According to such a configuration, since a part of the state suggestion execution mode differs depending on the situation when the player makes the game machine state suggestion, the state suggestion is appropriately performed according to the situation. be able to.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The suggestion means is
When performing the first suggestion (for example, the suggestion effect at the time of final change), the first suggestion portion (for example, the panel lamp 48F050) is used while the second suggestion portion (for example, the speakers 8L and 8R) is not used ( For example, see FIG. 10-8 (A), FIG. 10-9),
When performing the second suggestion (for example, a suggestion effect during a big hit), the first suggestion portion (for example, the panel lamp 48F050) and the second suggestion portion (for example, the speakers 8L and 8R) are used (for example, FIG. 10-8 ( B), see FIG. 10-11).

  According to such a configuration, the number of suggestion parts used for state suggestion varies depending on the situation when the player makes a state suggestion to the gaming machine. It can be carried out.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) and (3) to (6),
When the control to the advantageous state is determined in the specific period (for example, when the big hit changes), when the player's action (for example, the back action) is detected by the action detecting unit in the specific period, Advantage notifying means for notifying the control to the advantageous state in a manner different from the suggesting execution manner by the suggesting means (for example, processing for executing the big hit effect during back operation at 48FS025 of FIG. 10-4 by the effect control CPU 120) (For example, refer to FIG. 10-10).

  According to such a configuration, when control to the advantageous state is determined, the player is notified of the control to the advantageous state by performing an action for suggesting the state, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (2) to (7),
A common effect determining means for determining the type of the common effect by selection by the player (for example, a process of determining a common effect based on the player's selection by the effect control CPU 120);
Among the common effects, the suggestion between the case where the first common effect (for example, common effect A) is determined by the common effect determining means and the case where the second common effect (for example, common effect B) is determined. Some aspects of the suggestion by means (for example, the sound output of the speakers 8L and 8R) are different, but other aspects (for example, the lighting color of the panel lamp 48F050) are common (for example, see FIG. 10-8 (B)). ).

  According to such a configuration, since some of the state suggestion execution modes differ according to the type of common effect selected by the player, the game becomes diverse and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot type in a special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st holding | maintenance display and a 2nd holding | maintenance display. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot type in a round indicator. 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 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. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a display monitor, (C) is explanatory drawing of the display content. It is a time chart which shows the display time of the item displayed on a display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. (A) is a flowchart which shows a RAM clear process, (B) is the schematic of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor at the time of a cold start, (B) shows the display mode of the display monitor at the time of resetting from the occurrence of a set value abnormality error or power failure during setting change FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus in execution of a setting change process, a hold display apparatus, a right-handed lamp, and a round indicator, and (B) is at the time of the occurrence of a setting value abnormality error, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus at the time of returning from the electric power interruption in the setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop start process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop end process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a figure for demonstrating the specification of the pachinko game machine concerning the characteristic part 48F. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the characteristic part 48F. It is a flowchart which shows the operation related setting process during variable display which the pachinko game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 48F performs. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display middle / back motion detection process which the pachinko game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 48F performs. It is a flowchart which shows the variable movement specific action detection process which the pachinko game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 48F performs. It is a flowchart which shows the operation related setting process during jackpot which the pachinko game machine concerning the characteristic part 48F performs. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit middle / back movement detection process which the pachinko game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 48F performs. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the execution pattern of a suggestion effect in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 48F. It is a timing chart showing an example of the effect when the back operation is performed during the fluctuation of the 100th time and power support in the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic section 48F (when the loss is changed). It is a timing chart showing an example of the effect when the back operation is performed during the fluctuation of the 100th time and electric support in the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic part 48F (at the time of big hit fluctuation). It is a timing chart which shows an example of the effect at the time of back operation in the 2nd special figure big hit game state in the pachinko game machine concerning feature 48F. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the execution pattern of a setting suggestion in the pachinko game machine of the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 48F.

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

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), 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). It should be noted that the special game and the variable display of the decorative symbols that are 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.

  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.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display 2
0 is provided. 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 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 in 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 to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting 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 in the period during which the previous ordinary game is being executed, etc. (when the game ball has passed the passing gate 41 but the usual game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening becomes open. 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, the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map fluctuates) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of “per normal map” in the normal map game is improved from 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 and the probability change state continue until one of the end conditions such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit gaming 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 cut time, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, a gaming state other than a special state such as a short time state, a probability variation 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) The state is controlled in the same manner as when the process is 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on / off the light, or operating 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, variable display of 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, a fixed decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is a display result of variable display of decorative symbols. ) Is also stopped (derived).

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

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

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

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of “non-probability 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 is not 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 (variation patterns described later, presentation control commands described later, various tables referred to when various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . A part or all of the RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or 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), 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, and notification of power failure recovery).

  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). 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 G).
Encoder ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc. are provided, and the production is executed based on the production execution instruction from the production 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 (such as supply of a sound designation signal and lamp signal), and control of the movable body 32 (such as supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). 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 the interruption prohibited (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 interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

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

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, in the image display device 5, it is notified that the recovery from the power interruption has been made or that the power supply has been 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), start information (startup) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 interruption, thereby realizing execution and holding of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game 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-game” 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 settings for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination are performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, 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, a variation pattern can be selected from multiple types using a random number value for variation pattern determination based on 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 Is specified, and is also referred to as 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 game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the probability variation state is being controlled and the end of the count-off is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

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

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

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

  The small hit 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 processing 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, a sound 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, with respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  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 the 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. In addition, 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 “lost”. 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 effect control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set content. 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 description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by being installed 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 by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a removable recording medium, but also 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 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, it includes that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

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

  FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game board (gauge) constituting a game board surface. Board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 207SG003 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 addition, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 has a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window between a door opening position where the front side of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opens around the left side and a door closing position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a so that the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed.

  In addition, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a shop clerk at a game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the left side of the image display device 5 in the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which a game ball can flow down. 2 is formed in a right game area 207SG002R in which a game ball can flow down.

  The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball that has been launched relatively weakly (left-handed) by the operation of the batting operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 207SG002R is the left game area 207SG002L by the operation of the batting operation handle 30. This is a game area where a game ball that has been launched more strongly than a game ball that flows down (right-handed) passes through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

  The left game area 207SG002L is provided with a general winning opening 10, and the right game area 207SG002R has a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball apparatus 6B, a general game ball 207SG002R from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can win the first start winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R is variable. The winning ball device 6 </ b> B can receive a prize at the second start winning port, the general winning port 10 and the special winning ball device 7 formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and can pass through the passing gate 41.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are disposed between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot win the second start prize opening or the big prize opening, and the game balls flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot win the first start prize opening. It has become.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7, the main board 11 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is housed in a board case 207SG201 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. In addition, the main board 11 includes a lock switch 207SG051 for switching the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a setting value changing state that can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (a payout rate) described later in the setting value changing state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value and an opening sensor 207SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 are provided. Although the details will be described later, the setting value change state in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a shop clerk or the like can check the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state) It is also.

  A setting switching main body provided with an operation unit that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052, is housed in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed on the back surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that the operation can be performed without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

  Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation is extremely difficult when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is closed, and a predetermined door key is pressed. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 requires an operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like of a game arcade, only the store clerk possessing the setting key can be operated. Also, the lock switch 207SG051 is a switch that can execute an ON / OFF switching operation to be described later with a setting key. In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment, although the door key and the setting key have illustrated the form which is a separate key, these may be combined with 1 key.

The substrate case 207SG201 is provided with a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is disposed on the upper part of the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is disposed on the front surface when the main substrate 11 is visually recognized in the substrate case 207SG201. Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 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.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is A first special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing variable display of one special figure, a second special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing variable display of a second special figure, and a first reserved display capable of displaying a first reserved memory number 207SG025A, second reserved display unit 207SG025B capable of displaying the second reserved memory number, normal symbol display unit 207SG020 capable of executing the variation display of the normal symbol, general figure reserved display unit 207SG025C capable of displaying the number of stored general figure memory, Round indicator 207SG131 that can display the number of rounds (type of jackpot) of the jackpot game during the jackpot game, high base state (short time state) and jackpot A right-handed lamp 207SG132 that is turned on in a gaming state in which a game ball such as a technical state is launched toward the right gaming area 207SG002R, a probability-changing lamp 207SG133 that is lit when in a certain-variable state, and a short-time lamp 207SG134 that is lit in a high base state (short-time state). A game information display unit 207SG200 arranged together is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-4, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. In addition, in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, when the variation display result of the special symbol is lost or small hit, the variation display result can be derived and displayed in a common combination. ing.

  In the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A displays the fluctuation display result with two types of big hit symbols (a combination of LEDs that are lit) for each big hit type. Derived display is possible. In the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B displays the fluctuation with two types of big hit symbols (a combination of LEDs that are lit) for each big hit type. Results and derivation can be displayed.

  In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B all have different jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. The jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be at least partially overlapped.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, each of the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and the second from the left as the number of reserved memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left turn on sequentially. Each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold indicator corresponding to the variable display is changed in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) according to the decrease of the stored memory (consumed). In part 207SG, the light is turned off in the left direction.

  In addition, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory exist, the variable display based on the second special figure reservation memory is executed with priority. It is like. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for example, when there is one first special figure hold memory and two second special figure hold memories (only the LED at the left end of the first hold indicator 207SG025A) Is on and the left two LEDs of the second hold indicator 207SG25B are turned on), the second special figure hold memory is zero by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. After that, the variable display based on the first special figure holding storage is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round indicator 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). The big hit types in the feature 207SG of the present embodiment include three big hit types: big hit A which is big round 5 big hit A, big hit B which is big round 10 and big hit C which is round 15 big hit. Depending on the type of jackpot, which of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is turned on differs.

  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 decorative LED and the like.

  In addition, the effect control board 12 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can be operated between the respective origin positions and the effect position during variable display, etc. An origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. Is connected to an origin detection sensor 207SG332 that can detect the presence of the sensor.

  FIG. 8-8 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature section 207SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) is merely 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. 8-8 (A), the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

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

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (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 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 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 and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result 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 207SG004A 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 207SG004B 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 setting value changing operation has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the setting value changing state). The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value changing operation has ended in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command E105H is a setting value check start notification command for notifying that the setting value checking operation has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the setting value checking state). The command E106H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the operation for confirming the set value 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. RAM that provides the area (Random
(Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103, and I / O (Input / Output port) 105 and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

  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. 8-9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the normal display result, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of the MR4 are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  In this embodiment, each random number value MR1 to MR5 is exemplified as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-9, but the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 8-10 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode 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 fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided.However, the present invention is not limited to this, and like super reach, normal reach α, normal reach β,... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10, the special reach fluctuation pattern of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is executed is represented by super reach α and super reach β that are super reach fluctuation patterns. Is set shorter. In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the change pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is set to “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.

  Note that, in the feature section 207SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are set by changing the type of the fluctuation pattern such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, or the like. Instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after the determination first, only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and these variations are determined. The variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type is determined after the variation pattern type is first determined from the random number value for pattern type determination. It may be determined the variation pattern to be executed from down.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 8-10, although the variation content (effect content) is previously determined for every variation pattern, this invention is shown to 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 fluctuation pattern PA2-1 for normal reach loss, if the set value is 1, the change 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 a non-reach loss, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times and the change pattern becomes a 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 FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13 and the like 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 variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (setting value 1) shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), and FIG. -11 (C) display result determination table (set value 3), display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), and display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (B). Set value 5), display result determination table (set value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), FIG. B) Big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in B), big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit variation pattern determination table, loss variation pattern determination table, general diagram display result determination table (not shown), general diagram Fluctuation pattern determination Buru is included (not shown) and the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (outtake rate) of jackpot changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process described later, the winning probability (outtake rate) of the jackpot is changed by using a display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. . The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the values decrease in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, the set value is a value that is the most unfavorable for the game arcade side, which is 6 which is the largest value. Become.

  FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to the respective 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 207SG of the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, 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 FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C), in each display result determination table, the gaming state is a probable change state ( In the high accuracy state), more judgment values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” than in the normal state or the short time state (low accuracy state). As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, the probability determined (in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and the setting Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the setting value is 5, and 1/200 when the setting value is 6, the special figure display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state. Then, the probability of determination increases (in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/20 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 1/180 when the set value is 3. 160, 1/140 when set value is 4, set If we are 5 1/120, 1/100 in the case of setting value of 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state So that
The determination value is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in each display result determination table, a determination value is assigned so that the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “small hit” and controlled to the small hit gaming state is the same regardless of the gaming state and the set value. It has been. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A) to FIG. 8-11 (C) and FIG. 8-12 (A) to FIG. 8-12 (C), regardless of the gaming state and the set value, The probability of determining that the special figure display result is “small hit” and controlling to the small hit gaming state is set to 1/200. In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, although the special figure display result is “small hit” regardless of the set value, the probability that it is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit gaming state may be varied according to the set value.

  Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, there is a probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and that the big hit gaming state is controlled. The determination value is assigned so that the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling to the big hit gaming state is higher as the set value is lower (high hit probability: set value 6> set value) 5> Set value 4> Set value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1).

  In other words, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the MR1 value is changed from FIG. 8-11 (A) to FIG. When it matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hits shown in (A) to FIG. In addition, MR1 matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C). Then, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. Note that the “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. The probability (ratio) of becoming. Further, determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. 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 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In the feature portion 207SG of this embodiment, the CPU 103 causes the display results shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C). Whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit using a judgment table is determined, but a big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table are provided separately for each set value, and whether the fluctuation display result is a big hit Whether or not to make a small hit may be determined individually.

  In the present embodiment, a total of six set values 1 to 6 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 5 or less, or 7 or more.

8-13 (A) and FIG. 8-13 (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. It is. Among these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol is changed). It is a table when doing. Further, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball having 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 portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as a non-probability variable big hit) in which only the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state is finished and shifts to a low probability high base state, A big hit B and a big hit C (also called a probable change big hit) are set in which the high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control are executed and the transition to the high-accuracy high-base state is performed.

  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-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state by “big hit A” is executed by a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment) of the special game, or the predetermined number of special times. The game ends when the big hit gaming state is entered before the game is executed.

  On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time-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 the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment, three types of big hit A to big hit C are illustrated as the big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is 2 You may provide below or four types or more.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (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 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Also, when the set value is “2”, 0 to 99 of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 229 are assigned to the big hit B. , 200 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 big hit A, and 100 to 209 are assigned to the big hit B. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “4”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A in the MR2 judgment value range 0 to 299, and 100 to 189 are assigned to the big hit B. , 190 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. Also, when the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 169 are assigned to the big hit B. , 170 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “6”, 0 to 99 of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 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.

  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 becomes lower in the order of setting values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special symbol, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the highest when the set value is 6, and the set value is 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the order of 1, the lower the payout rate.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the set value is “1”, the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 Of these, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to 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 179 are assigned to the big hit B. , 180 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. Also, when the set value is “3”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A in the MR2 judgment value range 0 to 299, and 100 to 159 are assigned to the big hit B. 160 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “4”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, and 100 to 139 are assigned to jackpot B. 140 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299 are assigned to the big hit A, and 100 to 119 are assigned to the big hit B. 120 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. When the set value is “6”, out of the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, 0 to 99 are assigned to jackpot A, and 100 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. (No judgment value is assigned to big hit B).

  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 becomes lower in the order of setting values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when the variation special figure is the second special symbol, the setting value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the highest when the setting value is 6, and the setting value is 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the order of 1, the lower the payout rate.

  In the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined as the big hit B. The form that does not do is illustrated, that is, that the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs according to the set value, it means that any jackpot type is not determined (the determination ratio is 0%) Although it is included, even when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, a case where the big hit type is determined as the big hit B may be provided. .

As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type when the variable display result is a jackpot differs according to the set value, so that the game entertainment can be improved. It has become.

  In the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random value for jackpot type determination, 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.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous for the player (the higher the probability of jackpot, or the greater the jackpot C as the jackpot type is likely to be determined). However, the present invention is not limited to this. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gameability itself does not change, but the present invention However, 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. Furthermore, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameability is the same, but the big hit probability or There may be provided a setting (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6) with a small number of winning balls that can be acquired during the big hit game while having a high probability of hitting. .

  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 to 3, 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). Used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, 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. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (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 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 variation 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 the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Are assigned as judgment values.

  As shown in FIG. 8-15 (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 1 to 997. Up to 400 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for normal reach big hit, 401 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for super reach α big hit, and 85 to 997 are super reach. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per β big hit. When the set value is “2”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 380 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach, and 381 to 835 are assigned. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big and 836 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “3”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 360 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach big hit, and 361 to 820. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 821 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “4”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 340 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) per normal reach, and 341 to 805 are assigned. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 806 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “5”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, from 321 to 790. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 791 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. Further, when the set value is “6”, 1 to 300 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 301 to 775. Are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 776 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big.

As shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), in the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 judgment value ranges from 1 to 997. 1 to 200 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for normal reach big hit, 201 to 550 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for super reach α big hit, and 551 to 997 are assigned. Fluctuation pattern per super reach β jackpot (
Assigned to PB1-3). When the set value is “2”, 1 to 180 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit, and 181 to 510 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 511 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big hit. Also, when the set value is “3”, 1 to 160 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 161 to 470 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 471 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big hit. When the set value is “4”, 1 to 140 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 141 to 430 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 431 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big hit. When the set value is “5”, 1 to 120 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 121 to 390 are the same. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 391 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) per super reach β big. When the set value is “6”, 1 to 100 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach big hit, and 101 to 350 is the range. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) per super reach α big, and 351 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 the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. 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 the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  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. 8-15 (C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997 is set for any of the setting values 1 to 6. Of these, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as a variation pattern for small hits in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as variation patterns for small hits, The small hit variation pattern may be determined at a different ratio from the plurality of variation patterns with the setting values 1 to 6.

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 reduction 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. 8-16 (A), in the variation pattern determination table A for loss (for one or less low-base medium sum storage number), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value Among the ranges 1 to 997, 1 to 450 are allocated to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are allocated 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”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 430 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 431 to 700 are included. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) from 1 to 410, and from 411 to 700 is set. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “4”, 1 to 390 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 391 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “5”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 371 to 700 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1). It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 350 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( 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. 8-16 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for loss (for 2 to 4 low-base medium total pending storage numbers), if the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value In the range 1 to 997, 1 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach lose pattern (PA1-2), and 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach lose 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”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 480 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 481 to 700 are 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”, 1 to 460 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) in the MR3 determination value range 0 to 997, and 461 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 “4”, 1 to 440 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 441 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 “5”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 420 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 421 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 “6”, the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and the range 401 to 700 is 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. 8-16 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for the number of low base medium total pending storages of 5 or more), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value Among the ranges 1 to 997, 1 to 550 are allocated to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 551 to 700 are allocated 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”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 531 to 700 are the same. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “3”, 1 to 510 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 511 to 700 are the same. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “4”, 1 to 490 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 491 to 700 are the same. 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, when the set value is “5”, 1 to 470 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3) in the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, and 471 to 700 are included. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 450 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 451 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3).

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

  As shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), in the variation pattern determination table D for loss (for medium high base), when the set value is “1”, the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997, 1 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach lose pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach lose pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are the 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”, out of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 531 to 700 are the same. 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”, 1 to 510 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 511 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 “4”, 1 to 49 out of the MR1 determination value range 1 to 997.
0 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), 491 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss. The change pattern (PA2-2) is assigned, and the range from 901 to 997 is assigned to the change pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss. Further, when the set value is “5”, 1 to 470 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4) in the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997, and 471 to 700 are included. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 450 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 451 to 700 are assigned. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-1) of the normal reach loss, 701 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) of the super reach α loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β loss (901 to 997) ( PA2-3).

  Thus, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, the ratio for determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is higher than the ratio for determining the super-reach fluctuation pattern, and the ratio for determining the normal reach fluctuation pattern. Are set so as to decrease in the order of setting values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. When the variation pattern determination tables A to D for losing are used, regardless of the variation pattern determination 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 with a common determination ratio regardless of the set value. It is possible to prevent the presentation effect from deteriorating due to the fact that the variable display is not executed.

  Note that in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, 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 are completely the same between the set values as the variation pattern for loss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and 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 are between the set values. May be slightly different (for example, about 1%).

  Note that, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is lost, the example in which the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value that has been set is illustrated. 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 is the same regardless of the set value. Alternatively, only the determination ratio of any variation pattern of non-reach and normal reach may be the same.

  In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss regardless of the set value that has been set. Although the example in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the super reach α is obtained when the variation display result is lost. The determination ratio of only one of the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the loss and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach β loss may be the same regardless of the set value.

In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss regardless of the set value that has been set. The example in which both of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set value is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is set even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value, the determination ratio of the variation pattern for the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value.

  Note that, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the non-reach and normal reach variation pattern determination ratios differ depending on the set setting 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

  It should be noted 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. 8-10). 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 207SG of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 8-16 (A)-FIG. 8-16 (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.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for each loss in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, even if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any numerical value of 1 to 6, 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 lose (the change pattern of the super reach lose) (Appearance rate) varies depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the mode in which the change display is performed 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. Considering the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the change display shows the change in the super reach loss. It may be executed in a pattern.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8A 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 recovering 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 207SG004A) 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 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 the number 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 207SG004B) 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 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.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the gaming 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 the hold numbers with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the pass 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 applying predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing to all or part of the numerical data.

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

  Next, the display on the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. Each of the first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E is configured by 7 segments configured by seven segments that draw a character “8” and dots arranged at the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E can be turned on and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, and white. It is also possible to display these colors with different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in a very short period.

  Note that the display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is executed using a non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is tested. .

  In the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for every 6000 balls in all gaming states Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), Base 1 that is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) for each first out 6000 balls in all gaming states, and all gaming states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low probability low base state) every second out 6000 balls, and the normal state (low probability low base state) every third 6000 balls in all gaming states It is possible to display the base 3 which is the base value calculated in (1). Base L, base 1, base 2, and base 3 are displayed on display monitor 207SG029 as percentages.

  When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “L.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “bL.” Which is an abbreviation of the base L. ”Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values“ 00 ”to“ 99 ”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Further, when displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “1.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “b1.” Which is an abbreviation of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Further, when displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “2.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “b2.” Which is an abbreviation of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 207SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A and “3.” is displayed on the second display unit 207SG029B in order to display “b3.” Which is an abbreviation of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (values “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D.

  In the display monitor 207SG029 of the present embodiment, control for sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2 and the base 3 is executed under the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the main board 11 executes control for switching the display on the display monitor 207SG029 at intervals of 5 seconds in the order of base L → base 1 → base 2 → base 3. The display of each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is different in display color according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “1”, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in white, and the pachinko gaming machine When the set value set to 1 is “2”, each base value on the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “3”, it is displayed. Each base value in the monitor 207SG029 is displayed in yellow, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “4”, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in green, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the set value set to “5” is displayed, each base value in the display monitor 207SG029 is displayed in red and set to the pachinko gaming machine 1. If the set value is "6" displays the base value in the display monitor 207SG029 at purple. For this reason, a game shop clerk or the like can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 207SG029 without the CPU 103 executing the set value changing process described later. ing.

Next, the game control main process in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial setting is performed (207SGSa002). 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, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). When the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or when the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017 and the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether a normal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

  When the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and when the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) Whether or not a setting value changing flag indicating that a setting value changing process (to be described later) was being executed before the interruption (that a power interruption occurred during the execution of the setting value changing process) is set. Is determined (207SGSa006). If the setting value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017. If the setting value changing flag is not set, a RAM clear flag indicating that a RAM clear process described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is operated. (207SGSa008).

  When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

  In 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch 207SG051 turned on and the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. (207SGSa013a) is determined.

  When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the setting value changing process (207SGSa013b) for changing the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014, and the RAM clear flag is set. Is not set (207SGSa013a; N), a setting value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa014.

  If the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or the open sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 without executing the processing of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

  In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag has been set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 has been cleared at the time of starting this pachinko gaming machine 1 (RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) has been executed). 207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is changed to the power supply stop (power interruption). Recovery processing for returning to the state is performed (207SGSa015).

  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 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

  In 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal set value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a formal procedure by an operation of a game hall employee or the like (the pachinko gaming machine 207SG003 is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while operating the clear switch) When the machine 1 is activated), the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the setting value changing flag is set, the setting value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). And the process of 207SGSa009-207SGSa016 mentioned above is performed.

  When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), when the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and when the open sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

  Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to a period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. Cold start notification is started by starting flashing (207SGSa024).

  After executing 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has expired (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGSa026 is repeated, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029 Flashing ends (207SGSa027) and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

  The feature 207SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over a period of a cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is called and started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only a part of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be blinked. In addition, at least some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be lit.

  In 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initial setting of the random number circuit 104, and causes the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically interrupt the timer every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). The built-in CTC register is set (207SGSa029), and an interrupt is permitted (207SGSa030). 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.

  Further, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error), or after returning from a power interruption during a setting change to be described later. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the set value abnormality is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by −1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has expired (207SGSa034). When the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processing of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 is repeatedly executed, and when the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B that constitute the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) that a set value abnormality error has occurred or that a power failure has occurred during setting changes. , “E.” is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B), the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa036), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a game hall management computer via a terminal board (not shown) provided at 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until the power interruption of the pachinko gaming machine 1 occurs (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by an operation of a shop clerk or the like), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. The error notification by the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is executed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment has the display monitor 207SG029, the first monitor when the abnormal set value is set or the power is interrupted while the set value is changed. Since the error occurrence notification is executed by the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the store clerk and the like of the game hall can generate errors and set values from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the power has been restored from the power interruption during the change. In addition, the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the return from the power interruption while the set value is being changed can be recognized by the management device of the game hall, so that the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. It has become.

  In the game control main process of the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. The mode of executing the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The RAM clear process If it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021, it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (2 7SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

  FIG. 8-21 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface process. In the RAM clear process, the CPU 103 first designates the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, “00H” is set (stored) at the designated address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX described later) in the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). When the designated address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is designated (207SGSa044), and the designated address is an address (F002) storing the RAM clear flag. (207SGSa45).

  When the designated address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and when the designated address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next step is further performed. Is designated and the process proceeds to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the designated address is the last address in the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear process is terminated.

Note that the RAM 102 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is assigned addresses (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area, as shown in FIG. 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. Further, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). In other addresses (F003 and later), special figure hold memory, general figure hold memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and game information including error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored. . Note that backup data (including a backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among areas where other information is stored. In addition, a value indicating the factory shipment state (for example, set value “0”) is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. Note that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a state where the value indicating the factory shipment state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail. You may be prompted to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by display on the display device 5 or the like.

  That is, the RAM clear process in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is a process of clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing “00H” at an address excluding the set value.

  Note that the feature 207SG in the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clear process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When activated at the start, only game information stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (after the address F003 in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

  In addition, in the feature unit 207SG in the present embodiment, a mode in which a RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is used as a game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing or reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

  FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing the setting value changing process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value changing process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B start blinking (207SGSa052, see FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 sets only one segment among the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value change process (a mode that is neither big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6). Starts to light (207SGSa052a).

  In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether any value 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). When a value other than 1 to 6 is stored as a setting value in the RAM 102, or when a setting value is not stored in the RAM 102 (when the setting value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the setting value is set at the address F000 in the RAM 102. Then, “1” is set (setting value is reset to “1”), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). When any value of 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the RAM 102 (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

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

  After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer at the game hall (207SGSa059).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets a setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). When there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065, and when there is an operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052 (207SGSa062; Y), The contents are updated (207SGSa063).

  Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a setting value that is advantageous to the player by one step over the “1”, is set as a temporary setting value. When the setting value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “2”, “3”, which is a setting value advantageous to the player by one step over the “2”, is temporarily set. A numerical value that is one larger than the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is stored at the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a setting value, such as being stored at the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a setting value. When the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “6”, “1” may be stored as a temporary setting value at the address F001 of the RAM 102.

  The CPU 103 displays the setting value (temporary setting value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or to store it in the address F001. A process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is executed.

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the setting value (or provisional setting value) on the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa067), all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a temporary setting value is stored at the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). Address F in the RAM 102
When the temporary setting value is not stored in 001 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and when the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; Y), the address F000 in the RAM 102 is further stored. It is determined whether or not the stored setting value is different from the provisional setting value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070).

  When the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is the same as the provisional setting value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and is stored in the address F000 in the RAM102. When the set value value stored in the address F001 differs from the set value value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the temporary set value stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 is set to the address F000. Store (207SGSa071) and proceed to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting value.

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

  FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart illustrating the setting value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B start blinking (207SGSa102, see FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 sets only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the set value confirmation processing (a mode that is neither big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6). Starts to light (207SGSa103).

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

  After executing the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the setting value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer at the game hall (207SGSa110).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is terminated (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. Are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

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

  As described above, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B, and the round indicator 207SG131 are turned on and the first hold indicator 207SG025A, second from the start of the set value change processing and the set value confirmation processing. By starting blinking of the hold indicator 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, a player or a game clerk can change the set value or the set value from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 It is possible to recognize that the confirmation is in progress.

  It should be noted that, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, at the start of the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process, as a mode corresponding to the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is the big hit A, big hit shown in FIG. 8-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it does not correspond to either B or big hit C.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), at the start of the setting value changing process and the setting value checking process, an aspect according to the setting value changing process and the setting value checking process As an example, the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are set value change You may light in the aspect which is different at the time of the start of a process, and the time of the start of a setting value confirmation process.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (disconnected) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is opened with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 being opened. And the clear switch are turned on to execute the setting value changing process.

  At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) to 8-25 (E), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit are turned off by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display using the 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses different number of display units when executing the set value changing process at the time of activation and when displaying the base value after the activation is completed.

Next, when the CPU 103 starts the setting value changing process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, display of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. When the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated while the setting value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D in this way, the display on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is updated. If the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off (powered off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened. Setting value confirmation processing is executed by setting (clear switch OFF).

  At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIG. 8-25 (A), FIG. 8-25 (B), and FIG. 8-25 (E), the first power is turned off by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display using the display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses different numbers of display copies when the set value confirmation process is executed at the time of activation and when the base value is displayed after the activation is completed.

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts setting value confirmation processing by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, display of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Note that the display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is terminated when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ready to play.

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart illustrating the power interruption detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation processing, 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 (207SGS081). If there is no power-off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process ends. If there is a power-off signal input (207SGS081; Y), backup data including setting value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), the specified backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), and then the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed later.

The invention 207SG has been described above while exemplifying the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 207SG is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22) ,
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
With
An information display unit (for example, a game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display device 207SG004A and a second special symbol display device 207SG004B) that is controlled by the game control means and can perform at least variable display. Part 207SG200),
When the specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the release sensor 207SG090 are respectively ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated) Transition to a setting state in which settings can be made (for example, a state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22)
When in the setting state, the information display unit performs a display capable of recognizing the setting state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process). In the case where the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on)
According to this feature, since the information display unit that performs variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is notified of the setting state, suitable notification can be performed.

The invention 208SG has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 208SG is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22) ,
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
With
An information display unit (for example, a game information display) including a variable display unit (for example, a first special symbol display device 207SG004A and a second special symbol display device 207SG004B) that is controlled by the game control means and can perform at least variable display. Part 207SG200),
When the specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the release sensor 207SG090 are respectively ON when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated) Transition to a setting state in which settings can be made (for example, a state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22)
When the specific condition is satisfied but a predetermined error occurs, display that can specify that the predetermined error has occurred is performed in the variable display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B)). In the case where an error more than the set value occurs, the part that blinks all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B)
According to this feature, in the variable display area in which variable display, which is an important display in a gaming machine, is executed, the display informs that a predetermined error has occurred even if a specific condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to suitably notify that a specific error has occurred but a predetermined error has occurred.

The invention 209SG has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 209SG is
A gaming machine that can be played using a game medium and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as setting values) (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22) ,
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing) capable of executing control related to the advantageous state based on the set value set by the setting means;
Game value giving means for giving a game value based on the entry of a game medium into a predetermined area (for example, a game ball wins a first start winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a general winning opening 10, a big winning opening, etc. The part where the prize ball is paid out)
It has a plurality of display units (for example, the first display unit 207SG029A to the fourth display unit 207SG029D), and predetermined information (for example, a base shown in FIG. Value) information display means (for example, display monitor 207SG029),
With
The information display means can display setting value information that can specify the setting value set by the setting means when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25, a pachinko game). If the lock switch 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON and the clear switch is OFF when the machine 1 is started, the set value can be displayed in the set value confirmation state)
The number of the display units used is different between the case where the predetermined information is displayed and the case where the set value information is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25, the base value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029). When displayed, the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, the fourth display unit 207SG029D is used, and when the set value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, the fourth display unit (The part where only 207SG029D is used)
According to this feature, the setting value information is also displayed on the information display means capable of displaying the predetermined information regarding the game value, so there is no need to separately provide a display means for displaying the setting value information. The cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

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

  For example, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the embodiment, the game information display unit 207SG200 is replaced with a first special symbol display device 207SG004A, a second special symbol display device 207SG004B, a first hold indicator 207SG025A, a second hold indicator 207SG025B, Although the example comprised from the symbol display 207SG020, the universal figure hold display 207SG025C, the round display 207SG131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the probability variation lamp 207SG133, and the time-shortening lamp 207SG134 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The game information display unit 207SG200 does not need to include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

  In the feature unit 207SG of the embodiment, the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process (setting value changing state) and the case where the setting value checking process is being executed (setting value checking state). Although an example in which the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit in the same manner is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be lit or blinked in different manners depending on whether or not the setting value confirmation process is being performed. By doing in this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state depending on the lighting mode or the flashing mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. It is possible to inform easily whether there is.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on by lighting all the segments. The display mode (lighting mode) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the variable display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lights up) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is not limited to this. Aspect) is the first special symbol display device 207S. If the 004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is different from the display mode when the variable display result is derived and displayed, out of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B Some segments need not be lit.

  In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all segments and the round display unit 207SG131 that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. Illustrated is a mode in which one segment is turned on, all the segments constituting the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are flashed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, the lighting of one segment constituting the round indicator 207SG131, the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are configured. All segments The flashing, not executed, or may be executed only partially.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 is lit. Is not limited to this, and if the combination does not correspond to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state is plural. There may be.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the notification of the set value abnormality error is executed using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is illustrated. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the LED may be lit or blinked to notify that a set value abnormality error has occurred.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the said embodiment, although the form provided with the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying a base value on the pachinko game machine 1 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The pachinko game The machine 1 may not include the display monitor 207SG029. When the display monitor 207SG029 is not provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, display means for displaying the set value (or provisional set value) in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state may be newly provided. .

In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the embodiment, when the change of the setting value or the confirmation of the setting value is completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body Depending on whether or not the initialization process is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed, a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process is performed. Although an example of determining whether to execute is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether to execute a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process, It may be determined according to the operating distance of each movable body or the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round indicator 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. are set to a mode different from that during the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed of the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state. Is not limited to this, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the round display that constitute the game information display unit 207SG200. vessel 07SG0131, etc. right-handed lamp 207SG132, may have a structure in which pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in the notification if during the game that the setting value is changed status and settings confirmation state (lit or flashing).

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round display device 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. are set in a mode different from that in the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed of the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state. Is not limited to this, and “an aspect different from that during the game” may include different blinking periods, different brightnesses, different emission colors of the segments, and the like.

  In addition, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization are performed from when the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command. As an example of the process, the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control of each movable body are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 notifies the setting value change start notification. From the time when the command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received, the non-detection operation control of each movable body is executed, and from the time when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. The actual operation check operation control of each movable body may be executed.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round display device 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 are turned on or blinked to illustrate that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the present invention is limited to this. 1st special symbol display device 207SG004A, second special symbol display device 207SG004B, first hold indicator 207SG025A, second hold indicator when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or set value confirmation state 207SG025B, Lau De indicator 207SG131, may be provided with written description of the lighting or blinking of the right-handed light 207SG132 is executed at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (e.g., the vicinity of the gaming information display unit 207SG200). By doing in this way, a store clerk or the like who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold. It can be prevented that the lighting or blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, or the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is mistaken as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like.

In the game control main process of the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. The mode of executing the RAM clear process (207SGSa009) after clearing the flag is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The RAM clear process If it is determined in 207SGSa008 that the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y) or after clearing the setting value changing flag in 207SGSa021, it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (2 7SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

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

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating the setting value changing process in the feature unit 10F. In FIG. 9A, the same processing as that in FIG. In the process of FIG. 8-20, the RAM clear process is executed in the process of 207SGa009 before the setting change process (207SGa013b) is executed. For this reason, no information about the game remains in the storage area at the stage of the setting change process (207SGa013b). However, the RAM clear process (207SGa009) may be executed when it is determined in 207SGSa014 that the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y). Thereby, the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. The feature section 10F will be described on the assumption that the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. In the set value changing process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001). Details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. After the game stop start process, lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa051). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-22 is executed.

  Further, the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002) after executing the process of clearing the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value (or provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa067). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-22 is executed.

FIG. 9B is a flowchart illustrating the setting value confirmation processing in the feature unit 10F. In FIG. 9B, the same processing as that in FIG. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001).
. Details of the game stop start process will be described with reference to FIG. This game stop start process is the same process as the game stop start process of FIG. After the game stop start process, lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa101). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-23 is executed.

  Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the CPU 103 executes a game stop end process (10FS002). Details of the game stop end process will be described with reference to FIG. This game stop end process is the same process as the game stop end process of FIG. After the game stop end process, the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa112). Thereafter, the same processing as that shown in FIG. 8-23 is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Game stop start process)
Next, the game stop start process in the characteristic portion 10F will be described. FIG. 9C is a flowchart illustrating a game stop start process in the feature unit 10F. First, in the game stop start process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is operating (10FS010). In 10FS010, if the attacker open time timer is operating (10FS010; Y), the active attacker open time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not in operation (10FS010; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is in operation (10FS011). In 10FS011, if the inter-round interval period timer is operating (10FS011; Y), the operating inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

(Game stop termination process)
Next, the game stop end process in the characteristic section 10F will be described. FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart illustrating a game stop end process in the feature unit 10F. First, in the game stop end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is stopped (10FS030). In 10FS030, if the attacker release time timer is stopped (10FS030; Y), the stopped attacker release time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not stopped (10FS030; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031). In 10FS031, if the inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS031; Y), the stopped inter-round interval period timer is operated (10FS040), and the process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

(About the effect of the characteristic portion 10F)
As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 determines the period of the attacker release time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state. Is stopped, and based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the time measurement of the period of the attacker open time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player can be obtained by subtracting the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the open state in the setting confirmation state, and the game proceeds. Can be prevented from becoming disadvantageous.

As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the CPU 103 stops counting the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled in the interval period between rounds. Based on the completion, the timing of the interval period timer between rounds is restarted. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game by subtracting the inter-round interval period in the setting confirmation state. Can do.

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the V passage waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the effective period of the V winning, and confirms the setting. Based on the completion of the state, the clocking of the effective period of the V passage waiting time timer is restarted. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and in the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game by subtracting the effective period of the V winning a prize. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 determines the validity period of the electric chew release time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. Is stopped, and based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the timing of the valid period of the electric chew release time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the game is disadvantageous because the game progresses when the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the state where the entry can be made in the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the CPU 103 counts the effective period of the special figure variable time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the special symbol variable display is being executed. Is stopped, and the valid period of the special figure variation time timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent a player from being disadvantaged by executing a variable display of special symbols in the setting confirmation state and progressing the game. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 counts the effective period of the universal variable time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable symbol display is being executed. Is stopped, and the valid period of the normal variable time timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the variable display of the normal symbol being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the fanfare time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the fanfare effect is being executed, Based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the effective period of the fanfare time timer is restarted. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the fanfare effect being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. .

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. Based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the counting of the valid period of the ending time timer is resumed. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by the ending effect being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirmation state. .

As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, the CPU 103 controls the special symbol based on the fact that the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and the next variable display is started until the next variable display is started. The timing of the period of the variable suspension period timer is stopped, and the timing of the period of the special figure variation suspension period timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. In this way, setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the setting confirmation state, the period in which the next variable display is started is subtracted and the game proceeds. This can prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

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

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

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

  In the embodiment described above, various types of control are executed in the setting confirmation state. However, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, similar control may be executed in the setting change state. Good. For example, the CPU 103 stops the timing of various timers based on being controlled to the setting change state when the player is in a state advantageous to the player, and the various timers based on the end of the setting change state. It may be possible to resume the timing.

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

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

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

In addition, the invention 11F has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 11F is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting value change processing) that can be set to any one of the setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) of a plurality of stages having different advantages for the player in accordance with the setting changing operation. Part to execute)
A state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting variable value confirmation processing) capable of being controlled to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set;
Ordinary variable display means (variable display of normal identification information (for example, normal symbol) based on the fact that a game medium has entered a predetermined area (for example, passage gate 41), and a display result is derived and displayed)
For example, CPU 103)
When the display result of the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (for example, per ordinary figure), a normal variable winning means (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can enter for a predetermined period (for example, open state) Variable winning ball apparatus 6B),
Normal variable winning timekeeping means (for example, a CPU 103 for timekeeping by an electric chew release time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means is in an enterable state;
The normal variable winning time counting means stops the time counting based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the normal variable winning means is ready to enter, and the setting confirmation state is ended. (E.g., the CPU 103 sets the valid period of the electric chew release time timer based on the fact that the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state). Stops timing and restarts the valid period of the electric chew release time timer based on the completion of the setting confirmation state)
According to this feature, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game progresses when the normal variable winning means can be entered in the setting confirmation state. It is possible to prevent the person from becoming disadvantaged.

The invention 12F has been described with reference to the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to the invention 12F is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player when variable display of identification information is performed and a specific display is derived.
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs setting value change processing) that can be set to any one of the setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) of a plurality of stages having different advantages for the player in accordance with the setting changing operation. Part to execute)
A state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting variable value confirmation processing) capable of being controlled to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set;
Variable display timing means (for example, a CPU 103 that counts by a special chart variable time timer) that measures the execution period of variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols),
The variable display timing means stops the timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the identification information is being executed, and the period based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the special figure variable time timer based on the fact that the special symbol variable time timer is controlled based on the fact that the special symbol variable time display is being executed when the variable symbol special display is being executed. (Resume the valid period of the special figure variable time timer based on the completion of the status)
According to this feature, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

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

[Explanation regarding feature 48F]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, a problem may arise from the following viewpoints. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines that can be controlled in a plurality of types of states and execute a common effect common to the plurality of types of states regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled are known (for example, JP, 2010-5141, A). In this gaming machine, while performing an operation effect that prompts the player to perform an operation on the operation button, when the operation button is operated by the player, the state being controlled is suggested. The performance execution ratio is designed to vary depending on the state under control. In the above-described gaming machine, the player can predict the controlled state to some extent without operating the operation button, based on the execution frequency of the operation effect, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced. A gaming machine according to the invention 48F that solves such a problem is proposed below. In the following, the characteristics of the gaming machine according to the invention 48F are represented as a characteristic part 48F. The characteristic part 48F is applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above together with the characteristic part 10F and the characteristic part 207SG.

(Specifications of pachinko machines related to the characteristic part 48F)
FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F. As shown in FIG. 10-1 (A), as the specifications of the pachinko machine, the jackpot probability at non-change probability is 1/320, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/55, and the probability change ratio is 75%. Yes. Note that the specification values shown in FIG. 10A are examples, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change or at the time of probability change may be changeable according to the set value.

  As shown in FIG. 10-1 (B), in the pachinko gaming machine, the big hit generated in the first special figure game using the first special figure (for example, the special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A described above). Big hit types A to D are included as types (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure big hit”). The jackpot type A is a jackpot type corresponding to the 8R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is 7 symbols (777). The jackpot type B is a jackpot type corresponding to the 3R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is an odd number of symbols other than seven symbols (eg, 333). The jackpot type C is a jackpot type corresponding to the 3R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is an even number of symbols (for example, 222). The jackpot type D is a jackpot type corresponding to the 3R normal jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is the same as the jackpot type C (eg, 222).

  Thus, each of the big hit types A to C corresponds to a probable big hit, and the gaming state after the big hit becomes a highly probable high base state. In the big hit types A to C, the probability change state after the big hit ends in a so-called number cut, and the number of fluctuations in the probability change state (hereinafter referred to as “ST (special time) number”) is set to 100 times. On the other hand, the big hit type D corresponds to the normal big hit, and the gaming state after the big hit is a low probability and high base state.

  In all of the big hit types A to D, the gaming state after the big hit is controlled to the short-time state, and the number of changes in the short-time state is set to 100 times. Further, in all of the big hit types A to D, in the short time state after the big hit, the opening frequency and the number of times of opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called electric tulip) are increased or the opening time of one time is lengthened. Thus, so-called “electric chew support control” (hereinafter referred to as “electric support”) that facilitates winning the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is performed. In all of the big hit types A to D, the number of times the electric support is performed after the big hit is also set to 100 times.

  Among the big hit types A to D, the big hit type A is a big hit type that is more advantageous than the other big hit types B to D in that the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is large. The lowest 2% of D. In jackpot type C and jackpot type D, the ratio selected at the time of jackpot is the same, and the ratio is 25%. The ratio values shown in FIG. 10-1 (B) are examples, and can be changed as appropriate. However, the big hit type A has a lower selection ratio than the other big hit types B to D, and the big hit type C and the big hit It is preferable that the selection ratio is the same for type D.

  Here, in jackpot type C and jackpot type D, the jackpot symbols are the same even number, and the number of rounds in the jackpot game state is also the same 3R. The same 100 times. In addition, as will be described later, regardless of whether the jackpot type C or the jackpot type D is determined, the effects in the gaming state after the jackpot are common. In other words, the big hit type C and the big hit type D differ only in whether the internal state becomes a probable change after the big hit gaming state, and the other player's appearance does not change at all. For this reason, when the player is determined to be either big hit type C or big hit type D and a big hit occurs, it is very difficult to determine whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a normal big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 10-1 (C), in the pachinko gaming machine, the big hit generated in the second special figure game using the second special figure (for example, the special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B described above). Big hit types E to H are included as types (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure big hit”). The jackpot type E is a jackpot type corresponding to the 16R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is 7 symbols aligned (777). The jackpot type F is a jackpot type corresponding to the 8R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is an odd number of symbols other than seven symbols (for example, 333). The jackpot type G is a jackpot type corresponding to the 3R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is an even number of symbols (for example, 222). The jackpot type H is a jackpot type corresponding to the 3R normal jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is the same as the jackpot type G and has an even number of symbols (for example, 222).

  Thus, each of the big hit types E to H corresponds to a probable change big hit, and the gaming state after the big hit becomes a highly probable high base state. In the big hit types E to G, the ST count in the probability variation state after the big hit is set to 100 times. On the other hand, the big hit type H corresponds to the normal big hit, and the gaming state after the big hit is a low probability and high base state.

  In all of the big hit types E to H, the gaming state after the big hit is controlled to the short time state, but the number of fluctuations in the short time state is set to 100 times, and the number of fluctuations in which electric support is performed is also set to 100 times. Yes.

Of the big hit types E to H, the big hit type E is a big hit type that is more advantageous than the other big hit types F to H in that the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is large. The highest 50% of H. In addition, the ratio value shown to FIG. 10-1 (C) is an example, and can be changed suitably. For example, the selection ratio may be the same for jackpot type G and jackpot type H.

  Here, in the jackpot type G and jackpot type H, the jackpot symbols are the same even number set, the number of rounds of the jackpot game state is also the same 3R, and both the short-time state and the control to the electric support are both The same 100 times. Further, as will be described later, regardless of whether the big hit type G or the big hit type H is determined, the effects in the gaming state after the big hit are common. In other words, the big hit type G and the big hit type H differ only in whether or not the internal state becomes probable after the big hit game state, and the other player's appearance does not change at all. For this reason, when the player is determined to be either big hit type G or big hit type H and a big hit occurs, it is extremely difficult to determine whether the big hit is a probable big hit or a normal big hit.

(Game state transition)
FIG. 10-2 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F. As shown in FIG. 10-2, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F, the gaming state controlled by the CPU 103 includes a normal state, a first special figure big hit gaming state, a highly accurate high base state, and a low A certain high base state and a second special figure big hit game state are included.

  When the first special figure big hit occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to the first special figure big hit gaming state. The first special figure jackpot game state is controlled by the number of rounds corresponding to the type of the first special figure jackpot that has occurred (various types in FIG. 10-1 (B)), during which the player must be right-handed. Thus, the game ball can be made to enter the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7.

  After the first special figure jackpot gaming state is over, the state shifts to a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state depending on the type of the first special figure jackpot that has occurred. Specifically, when the generated first special figure big hit is any of 8R probability variable big hit corresponding to big hit type A, 3R positive variable big hit corresponding to big hit type B, and 3R probability variable big hit corresponding to big hit type C Is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, when the generated first special figure big hit is the 3R normal big hit corresponding to the big hit type D, the low-accuracy base state is controlled.

  In either the high accuracy high base state or the low accuracy high base state, the player can select a production (background production, reach production, notice production, etc.). It is common to the high base state and the low probability high base state. In other words, the high-accuracy base state and the low-accuracy base state share the same effects, so the player determines whether the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state is in effect. It is extremely difficult to discriminate production with clues. In the present embodiment, as a common effect, a common effect A in which a male character appears as a hero and a common effect B in which a female character appears as a hero are provided, and the player selects one of the effects Is possible.

  In the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state, the player can start the second special figure game by hitting right. When the second special figure game is started and a second special figure big hit occurs in the second special figure game, the state shifts to the second special figure big hit gaming state. The second special figure jackpot game state is controlled by the number of rounds corresponding to the type of the second special figure jackpot that has occurred (various types in FIG. 10-1 (C)), during which the player must be right-handed Thus, the game ball can be made to enter the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7.

After the second special figure jackpot gaming state is over, the state shifts to a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state depending on the type of the second special figure big-hit that has occurred. Specifically, when the generated second special figure big hit is one of 16R probability variable big hit corresponding to big hit type E, 8R positive variable big hit corresponding to big hit type F, and 3R probability big hit corresponding to big hit type G Is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, when the generated second special figure big hit is a 3R normal big hit corresponding to the big hit type H, the low-accuracy base state is controlled.

  When the second special figure game is started in the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state and the second special figure big hit occurs in the second special figure game, the second special figure big hit game state is entered again. Will migrate. In this case, a so-called villa state is obtained. On the other hand, when the second special figure game cannot be started in the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state, the state shifts to the normal state. Although illustration is omitted, when the first special figure game is started in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state and the first special figure big hit occurs in the first special figure game, The state shifts to the special figure big hit gaming state.

(Main processing related to the feature 48F)
As described above, when the first special figure big hit occurs with the even-numbered symbols and the state subsequently shifts to the high-accuracy high base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, or the even-numbered symbols with the second special figure big hit Whether the player is in a promiscuous state based on the effects of the production, design, time reduction and power support, etc. Is extremely difficult to distinguish. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F executes a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the player is in a probable variation state by long-pressing the trigger button of the stick controller 31A within a predetermined effective period. It is configured as follows. Note that the long press on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A for executing the suggestive effect is not prompted by the player, and only a known player can perform a long press on the trigger button. Also referred to as “operation”.

  Main processes executed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the feature 48F will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-3 to 10-8.

(Operation related setting process during variable display)
FIG. 10-3 is a flowchart illustrating the variable display operation related setting process executed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the feature 48F. The variable display operation related setting process is a process included in the variable display start setting process (S171) of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the effect control command output from the main board 11, and the change to be performed is a change that shortens the time and the number of times the electric support is controlled (hereinafter, this is the 100th). It is determined whether or not such variation is referred to as “final variation” (48FS001). If it is not the final change (48FS001; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display operation related setting process.

  On the other hand, in the case of the final change (48FS001; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the display pattern of the result screen (48FS002). The result screen shows the result of the game in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, such as the number of jackpots after the first special figure jackpot has been generated for the first time, the number of game balls acquired, and the number of continuations of the villa state. It is a screen. The result screen is a part of the common performance, and is displayed in a mode common to the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state. The effect control CPU 120 determines the display content and display timing of the result screen in the 48FS002 process.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the final change is a big hit change based on the effect control command (48FS003). When the final change is not a big hit change (48FS003; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution pattern of the suggested effect at the time of the final change (48FS004). The suggestion effect at the time of final variation is a suggestion effect that is performed only when the special symbol is final operated when the final variation of the special symbol is not a big hit variation.

  Here, the execution pattern of the suggestion effect at the time of final variation will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10-8 is a diagram illustrating a table for determining the execution pattern of the suggestion effect in the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F. As shown in FIG. 10-8 (A), the suggestion effect at the time of the last change is the jackpot to be suggested regardless of the type of common performance that is being executed in the state after the jackpot to be suggested (current state). Only the lighting color of the lamp differs depending on whether the subsequent state is the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state. As the ramp in the present embodiment, a board surface lamp 48F050 simulating a character provided on the game board surface is applied, as shown in FIG.

  When the common performance A is selected by the player, the lamp lighting color is determined to be blue when the state after the big hit that is the suggestion target is the low-accuracy base state, while the state after the big hit that is the suggestion target is When the high-accuracy base state is set, the lamp lighting color is determined to be red. When the common effect B is selected by the player, the lamp lighting color is determined to be blue when the state after the big hit that is the suggestion target is the low probability base state, while the state after the big hit that is the suggestion target is When the high-accuracy base state is set, the lamp lighting color is determined to be red. In both the common effect A and the common effect B, no voice suggestion is performed in the last change suggestion effect.

  Thus, in the last change suggestion effect, the mode of the lamp lighting color when the state is suggested is common between the case where the common effect A is selected and the case where the common effect B is selected.

  Returning to FIG. 10C, when the final fluctuation is a big hit fluctuation (48FS003; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the big hit effect flag indicating that the big hit fluctuation is ON (48F005). The effect control CPU 120 determines the execution pattern of the big hit effect during the reverse operation (48FS006). The big hit effect during the back movement is an effect that is performed only when the special symbol's final fluctuation is a big hit fluctuation and is operated back within the valid period, and the final change is a big hit fluctuation. This is a jackpot production that is suggested to the player before the final result is obtained.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the execution pattern of the revival jackpot effect (48FS007). The rebirth jackpot effect is an effect that is performed when the final variation of the special symbol is a jackpot variation, and suggests that the final variation is a jackpot variation to the player when the final result is obtained by stopping the symbol It is a jackpot production.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the valid period of the back motion detection after the processing of 48FS004 or 48FS007 (48FS008). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effective period of the back motion detection based on the display timing of the result screen determined in the process of 48FS002. In the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 starts counting the effective period at the timing when the display of the result screen starts, and ends the counting of the effective period at a timing before the timing at which the display of the result screen ends. To set the validity period. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display operation related setting process.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display pattern of the result screen and the execution pattern of the suggestion effect at the time of the final change as a preliminary preparation before starting the final change in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state after the big hit. The execution pattern of the reverse action big hit effect, the execution pattern of the revival big hit effect, and the valid period of the reverse action detection are set.

  The effect control CPU 120 may execute the execution pattern of the suggestion effect at the time of final variation and the execution pattern of the big hit effect at the time of back movement in the variable display middle / back movement detection process described later. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution pattern of the suggestion effect at the time of the last variation when the back motion is detected in the variable display back motion detection process, if it is not the big hit variation, In some cases, the execution pattern of the big hit effect during the reverse operation may be determined.

(Variable display back side motion detection processing)
FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart illustrating variable display middle / back motion detection processing executed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F. The variable display middle / back motion detection process is a process included in the variable display middle effect process (S172) of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10-4, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a back motion has been detected (48FS021). When the reverse operation is not detected (48FS021; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display middle operation detection process. On the other hand, when the reverse operation is detected (48FS021; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the reverse operation is within the valid period (48FS022). The effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display operation detection process when it is not within the valid period of the back operation (48FS022; NO).

  On the other hand, when it is within the effective period of the reverse operation (48FS022; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit effect flag is set to ON (48FS023). When the big hit effect flag is not set to ON (48FS023; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the last change suggestion effect (48FS024). On the other hand, when the big hit effect flag is set to ON (48FS023; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the reverse action big hit effect (48FS025). The effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display middle / back motion detection process after the process of 48FS024 or 48FS025.

  As described above, when the back movement is detected within the effective period in the final fluctuation in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy high-base state after the big hit, the effect control CPU 120 detects that the final fluctuation is not the big hit fluctuation. Executes the suggestion effect at the time of the last change, and executes the jackpot effect at the time of the back operation when the final change is a big hit change.

(Detecting specific action during variable display)
FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart illustrating the variable display specific action detection process executed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F. The variable display specific action detection process is a process included in the variable display effect process (S172) of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not a specific operation has been detected (48FS041). The specific operation is an operation by the player, and in the present embodiment, the specific operation is a long press of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A performed by the player. The player is prompted to perform a specific action by the promotion notification. For example, a “trigger long press” character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The specific operation is not limited to the long press on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, but may be a continuous press on the trigger button, a long press on the push button 31B, a continuous hit, or a single operation thereof. Further, in the case where a sensor for detecting the operation of the player's hand or the like in a non-contact manner is provided, the suggestion effect may be executed when the sensor detects the operation of the player's hand or the like. Further, not only the movement of the player's body, but the voice produced by the player may be detected by a microphone, or the player's line of sight may be detected by eye tracking. The specific operation may be the same operation as the back operation, or may be an operation different from the back operation.

  When the specific operation is not detected (48FS041; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display specific operation detection process. On the other hand, when the specific operation is detected (48FS041; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit effect flag is set to ON (48FS042). When the big hit effect flag is not set to ON (48FS042; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display specific action detection process.

  On the other hand, when the big hit effect flag is set to ON (48FS042; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the promotion notification is executed (48FS043). The promotion notification is notification that is performed in the final change and prompts the player to perform a specific operation. When the promotion notification is not executed (48FS043; NO), that is, when the player performs a specific action without executing the promotion notice, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display specific action detection process. To do.

  On the other hand, when the promotion notification is executed (48FS043; YES), that is, when a specific action is performed by the player when prompted by the execution of the promotion notification, the effect control CPU 120 executes the revival jackpot effect ( 48FS044). On the other hand, when the promotion notification is not executed (48FS043; NO) or after the processing of 48FS044, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display specific operation detection processing.

  As described above, when the CPU 120 for effect control detects a specific action after the promotion notification is executed in the final fluctuation in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state after the big hit, the final fluctuation is a big hit fluctuation. If it is, a rebirth jackpot effect is executed.

(Operation setup related to big hits)
FIG. 10-6 is a flowchart illustrating the big hit / motion related setting process executed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the feature 48F. The big hit operation-related setting process is a process included in the big hit effect process (S176) of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10-6, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the start of the third round in the second special figure big hit gaming state based on the effect control command output from the main board 11. (48FS061). When it is at the start of the third round in the second special figure big hit gaming state (48FS061; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines the execution pattern of the big hit suggestive effect (48FS062). The jackpot suggestion effect is a suggestion effect performed only during the second special figure jackpot game state.

  Here, the execution pattern of the big hit suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10-8 (B), the big hit suggestion effect is a suggestion target regardless of the type of common effect that was executed in the target state (the state where the second special figure big hit occurred). The lighting color of the lamp differs depending on whether the state is the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state. As a ramp in the present embodiment, a board surface lamp 48F050 simulating a character provided on the game board surface is applied, as shown in FIGS. That is, the lamp used in the suggestion effect during the big hit is the same as the lamp used in the suggestion effect at the time of last change. Furthermore, the suggestion effect during the big hit depends on the type of the common effect that was executed in the state to be suggested and whether the state to be suggested is the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy high-base state, The sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is different.

  When the common effect A is selected by the player, the lamp lighting color is determined to be blue when the suggested state is the low-accuracy base state, and the sound of “ordinary sound” is output, When the suggestion state is a high-accuracy base state, the lamp lighting color is determined to be red, and a sound of “hot hot” is output. When the common effect B is selected by the player, the lamp lighting color is determined to be blue when the suggestion target state is the low-accuracy base state, and the sound of “normal” is output, When the suggestion target state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the lamp lighting color is determined to be red, and a “hot hot” sound is output.

  Thus, in the big hit suggestion effect, while the common effect A is selected and the common effect B is selected, the state of the lamp lighting color when the state is suggested is common, while the state is changed. The manner of sound when suggesting is different.

  Furthermore, the execution pattern of the last change suggestion effect shown in FIG. 10-8 (A) and the execution pattern of the big hit suggestion effect shown in FIG. The lighting color is common. Specifically, in the suggestion effect at the time of final change, the state is suggested by lighting by the panel lamp 48F050, while the state is not suggested by the sound output of the speakers 8L and 8R, whereas in the suggestion effect during the big hit The state is suggested by both the panel lamp 48F050 and the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Returning to FIG. 10-6, the effect control CPU 120 sets the valid period of the back motion detection when it is not at the start of the third round in the second special figure big hit gaming state (48FS061; NO) or after the processing of 48FS062. (48FS063). For example, the production control CPU 120 starts counting the effective period at the timing when the third round in the second special figure big hit gaming state starts, and is effective at the timing before the timing at which the second special figure big hit gaming state ends. The validity period is set so that the period counting ends. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hit operation-related setting process.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution pattern of the jackpot incentive effect and the effective period of the back motion detection at the start of the third round in the second special figure jackpot game state.

(Big hit / back motion detection process)
FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing the big hitting / backside movement detecting process executed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F. The big hit middle / back motion detection process is a process included in the big hit middle effect process (S176) of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 10-7, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a reverse operation has been detected (48FS081). When the reverse operation is not detected (48FS081; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hit / back operation detection process. On the other hand, when the reverse operation is detected (48FS081; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the reverse operation is within the valid period (48FS082). When it is not within the effective period of the reverse action (48FS082; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hit / back action detection process.

  On the other hand, when it is within the effective period of the back operation (48FS082; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the jackpot suggestive effect (48FS083). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hitting / backside motion detection process.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 executes the big hit suggestion effect when the reverse action is detected within the valid period in the second special figure big hit gaming state.

(An example of the implementation of the suggestion effect at the time of the last change)
FIG. 10-9 is a timing chart showing an example of effects when the back operation is performed during the fluctuation of the 100th time / electricity support in the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F (when the loss is changed). The timing chart shown in FIG. 10-9 includes a line indicating the start or stop of variable display in the final variation, a line indicating whether or not the common effect is executed (ON: being executed, OFF: not being executed), and the valid period. A line indicating presence / absence (ON: within the effective period, OFF: outside the effective period) and a line indicating whether the back movement is detected (ON: detected, OFF: not detected) are included. Note that the example shown in FIG. 10-9 can be applied to both the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-9, after the variable display in the final fluctuation starts at t1, the display of the result screen starts at t2. Specifically, “0” as the number of big hits and “0” as the number of acquisitions are displayed, and then these numbers are added and updated by counting up and displayed. Then, the effective period starts at the timing when the display of the result screen starts at t2. Thus, since the start of the effective period coincides with the start of display of the result screen, the player can recognize the start timing of the effective period by displaying the result screen.

  When the back motion is detected at t3 within the valid period, the last variation suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing thereafter. It should be noted that no promotion notification is made for the reverse operation. In the suggestion effect at the time of final change, the panel lamp 48F050 is turned on according to the execution pattern shown in FIG. Note that no sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The validity period ends at t4 before the display of the result screen ends. After that, at t5, the variable display in the final change is stopped and the common effect is finished, and the final result (in this example, 3 jackpots and 3500 acquisitions) is displayed on the result screen. Thereafter, the state shifts to the normal state.

  In this way, when the final fluctuation in the low fluctuation base state after the big hit or the high fluctuation high base state is a loss fluctuation, when the back movement is detected within the effective period without performing the promotion notification. By executing the final change suggestion effect, it is suggested whether or not the state after the big hit was a probable change state.

(An example of a jackpot presentation)
FIG. 10-10 is a timing chart showing an example of effects when the back operation is performed during the fluctuation of the 100th time-shortening / electric support in the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F (at the time of big hit fluctuation). The timing chart shown in FIG. 10-10 includes a line indicating the start or stop of variable display in the final variation, a line indicating whether or not the common effect is executed (ON: being executed, OFF: not being executed), and the valid period. A line indicating presence / absence (ON: within the effective period, OFF: outside the effective period) and a line indicating whether the back movement is detected (ON: detected, OFF: not detected) are included. Note that the example shown in FIG. 10-10 is applicable to both the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-10, after the variable display in the final variation starts at t11, the display of the result screen starts at t12. Specifically, “0” as the number of big hits and “0” as the number of acquisitions are displayed, and then these numbers are added and updated by counting up and displayed. Then, the effective period starts at the timing when the display of the result screen starts at t12.

When the back motion is detected at t13 within the effective period, the back motion big hit effect is executed at a predetermined timing thereafter. It should be noted that no promotion notification is performed for the back operation. The big hit effect at the time of the back movement is suggested in advance in a manner different from the suggestive effect at the time of final change and the suggested effect during the big hit. Specifically, in the big hit effect during the reverse operation, the sound of “Pappar” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a star-shaped image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in a cut-in manner. It should be noted that the board lamp 48F050 is not lit in the reverse action jackpot effect in this example.

  The validity period ends at t14 before the display of the result screen ends. Thereafter, the common effect ends at t15, and the final result is displayed on the result screen (in this example, 3 jackpots and 3500 acquisitions). Then, the big hit is notified by an effect production (production with movement by a movable object not shown) and the variable display in the final fluctuation is stopped (the big hit symbol is stopped) at t16. In addition, when the back motion is not detected within the effective period, the promotion notification is performed in the period from t15 to t16, and the revival jackpot effect is executed by performing the specific operation prompted by the promotion notification. The Thereafter, the state shifts to the second special figure big hit gaming state.

  In this way, when the final fluctuation is a big hit fluctuation in the final fluctuation in the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state after the big hit, when the back movement is detected within the effective period without performing the promotion notification. The big hit effect is notified by executing the reverse action jackpot effect instead of not executing the suggestion effect at the time of final change.

  Further, the big hit effect at the time of the back action is suggested as a big hit in a manner different from the suggested effect at the time of the last change and the suggested effect during the big hit. The big hit effect during the back operation is not limited to that using the speakers 8L and 8R or the image display device 5, but may be a bonus effect by a movable device (not shown).

(An example of the implementation of the suggestion during the big hit)
FIG. 10-11 is a timing chart showing an example of effects when the back operation is performed during the second special figure big hit gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F. The timing chart shown in FIGS. 10-11 includes a line indicating whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled (ON: during the jackpot gaming state, OFF: during the non-hit gaming state), and a line indicating whether or not there is a valid period (ON: valid period) , OFF: outside valid period) and a line indicating whether or not the back motion is detected (ON: detected, OFF: not detected). In addition, the example shown to FIGS. 10-11 shows the example of the 2nd special figure big hit game state controlled from the highly accurate high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-11, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state at t21, selection of songs in the big hit gaming state is accepted at the 1R and 2R. During this time, the player can select a song in the big hit gaming state. The valid period starts at t22 when the third hit in the big hit gaming state starts. The reason why the 1R and 2R are not valid is that the trigger button of the stick controller 31A is used in the same manner as the reverse operation when selecting a song.

  When the back motion is detected at t23 within the effective period, the big hit suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing thereafter. It should be noted that no promotion notification is made for the reverse operation. In the big hit suggestion effect, according to the execution pattern shown in FIG. 10-8 (B), the panel lamp 48F050 is lit and sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The validity period ends at t24 before the final round of the big hit gaming state (16R in this example) ends. Thereafter, the big hit gaming state is terminated at t25. Thereafter, in this example, the state shifts to the high-accuracy base state.

  In this way, in the second special figure big hit game state via the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state, when the back action is detected within the effective period without performing the promotion notification, the indication effect during the big hit Is executed, it is suggested whether or not the state that has passed through until reaching the second special figure big hit gaming state was the probability variation state.

  Further, in the final change suggestion effect, the state is suggested by lighting by the panel lamp 48F050, while the state is not suggested by the sound output of the speakers 8L and 8R, whereas in the big hit suggestion effect, the panel lamp The state is suggested by both 48F050 and speakers 8L, 8R.

(Main effects of feature 48F)
As shown in FIG. 10-2, a common effect common to the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state is executed. As shown in FIG. 10-9, the common effect ends after the display of the result screen starts with the final change in the low-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy-high base state. The end of the common performance can be specified by starting the display. Then, after the display of the result screen is started with the final change, the reverse operation becomes effective over the effective period. As shown in FIG. 10-4 and FIG. 10-9, when a reverse action by the player is detected without performing promotion notification during this effective period, a suggestion effect at the time of final variation is executed based on the reverse action. Thus, it is suggested whether or not the state in which the common effect has been executed is a certain change state.

  This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game because whether or not the suggestion of the probable change state is performed depends on whether or not the player has performed the reverse operation according to the player's own preference without being prompted by the promotion notification. . For example, a player who knows the reverse action can know whether or not the current state is a probabilistic state by performing the reverse action within the effective period, so than a player who does not know the reverse action Can also give diversity to the game. On the other hand, even if the player knows the reverse action, if he does not want to know whether the current state is a probable change state, it is not necessary to perform the reverse action within the validity period. Until the symbol stops, you can play while expecting to be in a probable state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-7 and FIG. 10-11, the game is not performed in the second special figure big hit game state controlled in the low-accuracy high base state or the high-accuracy high-base state in which the common performance is performed without the promotion notification. When a reverse action by a person is detected, a big hit suggestion effect is executed based on the reverse operation, thereby indicating whether or not the state in which the common effect has been executed is a probable change state.

  This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game because whether or not the suggestion of the probable change state is performed depends on whether or not the player has performed the reverse operation according to the player's own preference without being prompted by the promotion notification. . For example, the player who knows the reverse action performs the reverse action in the second special figure jackpot game state, so that the second special figure big hit game state being controlled has passed from the probability change state, or the controlled Since it is possible to know whether the second special figure big hit game state has passed from the uncertain change state, it is possible to give the game more diversity than a player who does not know the reverse action. On the other hand, even if the player knows the reverse action, if he does not want to know whether or not the current state is a probabilistic change state, it is not necessary to perform the reverse action in the second special figure big hit game state. In such a case, the production is not excessively performed.

  The back action that is the trigger for the last change suggestion effect and the back action that is the trigger for the big hit suggestion effect are both long presses of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, and both are common.

As a result, the contents of the reverse action that triggers the execution of the suggestive effect does not change regardless of the situation of the last change and the state of the second special figure big hit game state, and the reverse action becomes complicated. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  As shown in FIG. 10-8, while the final change suggestion effect and the big hit suggestion effect are different in some aspects, other aspects are common. Specifically, in the suggestion effect at the time of final change, the state is suggested by lighting by the panel lamp 48F050, while the state is not suggested by the sound output of the speakers 8L and 8R, whereas in the suggestion effect during the big hit The state is suggested by both the panel lamp 48F050 and the speakers 8L and 8R.

  As a result, some of the execution modes of the suggestive effect differ depending on whether the situation is in the state of the second special figure big hit game state at the time of the final change, so the state suggestion appropriately according to the situation Can do. In particular, at the time of the last change when the common performance ends, there is a high possibility that the state will shift to the normal state after that, so that it is the same as when the player is in an advantageous state as in the second special figure big hit gaming state If the suggestion effect is executed in a manner, there is a possibility that an excessive regret is given to the player. However, as in this embodiment, in the suggestion effect at the time of final change, the excessive disappointment as described above can be reduced as much as possible by reducing the types of effect means to be used rather than the suggestion effect during the big hit. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 10-4 and FIG. 10-10, when the back movement by the player is detected without the promotion notification in the effective period when the final fluctuation is a big hit fluctuation, based on the back movement The big hit effect is executed in the back operation, and the big hit is suggested in advance.

  As a result, a player who knows the reverse action can know in advance whether or not the big hit has been determined by performing the reverse action within the effective period. Diversity can be given to games. On the other hand, even if a player knows the reverse action, if he does not want to know in advance whether or not the jackpot has been decided, it is not necessary to perform the reverse action within the validity period. Until the game stops, you can play while expecting a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 10-8 (B), the aspect in the big hit suggestion effect differs depending on the type of the common effect selected by the player. Specifically, in the common performance A in which the male character appears as the main character, the voice of the male character is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, while in the common performance B in which the female character appears as the main character, the voice of the female character is heard. Output from speakers 8L and 8R. Note that, regardless of which of the common effects A and the common effects B is selected, the lighting mode by the panel lamp 48F050 is common.

  Thereby, according to the kind of common production | presentation selected by the player, since the execution aspect of a big hit suggestion production | generation differs, a game becomes diversified and the interest of a game improves.

(Modification of the gaming machine according to the feature 48F)
The characteristic portion 48F has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 48F is demonstrated.

(About suggesting production)
In the present embodiment, as the suggestion effect performed at the time of the back operation, an effect suggesting whether or not it is in a probable variation state is exemplified, but the suggestion effect is a setting suggestion indicating a set value set in the gaming machine It may be a production. The setting suggestion execution pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10-12 is a diagram illustrating a table for determining a setting suggestion execution pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example of the feature portion 48F.

  As shown in FIG. 10-12 (A), the setting suggestion effect at the time of the final change varies only the lamp lighting color with a different probability depending on the current set value, regardless of the type of the common effect. Specifically, regardless of which of the common effects A and the common effects B is selected, when the setting value 1 or the setting value 2 is set, the probability that the lamp lighting color becomes blue is higher than the other colors, and the setting value 3 Alternatively, when the setting value is 4, the probability that the lamp lighting color is green is higher than the other colors, and when the setting value is 5 or 6, the probability that the lamp lighting color is red is higher than the other colors. In both of the common effects A and the common effects B, no voice suggestion is performed in the setting suggestion effect at the time of the final change.

  As described above, in the setting suggestion effect at the time of the final change, the mode of the lamp lighting color when the state is suggested is common between the case where the common effect A is selected and the case where the common effect B is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 10-12 (B), the setting suggestion effect during the big hit has different lamp lighting colors with different probabilities depending on the current set value regardless of the type of the common effect. Specifically, regardless of which of the common effects A and the common effects B is selected, when the setting value 1 or the setting value 2 is set, the probability that the lamp lighting color becomes blue is higher than the other colors, and the setting value 3 Alternatively, when the setting value is 4, the probability that the lamp lighting color is green is higher than the other colors, and when the setting value is 5 or 6, the probability that the lamp lighting color is red is higher than the other colors.

  Furthermore, the sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R differ with different probabilities according to the type of common effect and the current set value. Specifically, when the common effect A is selected, when the setting value 1 or the setting value 2 is set, the probability of outputting the “ordinary sound” voice is higher than the other sounds, and the setting value 3 or the setting value When the value is 4, the probability that a “hot hot” sound will be output is higher than other sounds, and when the setting value is 5 or 6, the probability that a “hot heat” sound will be output is the other sound. Higher than. On the other hand, when the common effect B is selected, when the setting value 1 or the setting value 2 is set, the probability that the sound “normal” is output is higher than the other sounds, and the setting value 3 or the setting value 4 Occasionally, the probability of outputting a "hot" sound is higher than other sounds, and when the setting value is 5 or 6, the probability of outputting a "hot heat" sound is higher than other sounds. Is also expensive.

  As described above, in the setting suggestion effect during the big hit, while the common effect A is selected and the common effect B is selected, the mode of the lamp lighting color when the set value is suggested is common. , The mode of the voice when suggesting the set value is different. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect at the time of the last change and the setting suggestion effect during the big hit, the lighting color of one lamp may correspond to the current setting value. For example, when the setting value is 1 or 2, the lamp lighting color is blue. When the setting value is 3 or 4, the lamp lighting color is green. When the setting value is 5 or 6, the lamp lighting is performed. The color may be red. Further, in the setting suggestion effect during the big hit, one sound may correspond to the type of the common effect corresponding to the current set value.

  In addition, a period in which it is suggested whether or not the state is surely changed by the back operation may be divided from a period in which the set value is suggested by the back operation. For example, in the 2nd special figure jackpot game state, it is suggested whether it is in a promiscuous state by being back operated in the middle round, and suggesting a set value by being back operated during the ending in the final round It may be.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-8, the lighting color of one lamp corresponds to the suggested state, but this is not restrictive. For example, one lamp lighting color may be determined from a plurality of types of lamp lighting colors at a rate according to the state of the suggestion target. For example, in the suggestion effect at the time of final variation, in both the common effect A and the common effect B, the probability is determined to be blue with a higher probability than red in the low-accuracy base state, and the probability higher than blue in the high-accuracy base state It may be determined red. Similarly, in the big hit suggestion effect, both the common effect A and the common effect B are determined to be blue with a higher probability than red in the low accuracy and high base state, and higher than blue in the high accuracy and high base state. It may be determined red. Furthermore, those selection probabilities may be the same for the final change suggestion effect and the big hit suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-8, the lamp lighting color mode is the same for the final variation suggestion effect and the big hit suggestion effect, but the lamp lighting color mode is different between the two. There may be.

  The pachinko gaming machine is not limited to executing both the suggestion effect at the time of the last change and the suggestion effect during the big hit, and may execute only one of them.

  In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect at the time of the last change or the suggestion effect during the big hit suggests whether or not there was a probable change state, but other states and benefits may be suggested. For example, the suggestion effect at the time of last change or the suggestion effect during the big hit may indicate whether or not the state is a short time state.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a big hit suggestion effect is executed during a big hit gaming state when a 16R probability variable big hit occurs (during a 16R probability variable big hit round) has been described. Even during the big hit gaming state (during the 3R probability variable big hit round) when the 3R probability variable big hit is generated or during the big hit gaming state when the 3R probability variable big hit is generated, the big hit suggestion effect may be executed.

  The big hit suggestion effect may be executed or not executed depending on the type of the big hit that has occurred. For example, during the 16R probability variable big hit round or during the 8R probability variable big hit round, the big hit suggestion effect is executed, while during the 3R probability variable big hit round, the big hit suggestive effect may not be executed. In this way, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the game becomes monotonous due to the large number of big hit rounds. Alternatively, during the 3R probability variable big hit round, the big hit suggestion effect may be executed, while during the 16R probability variable big hit round or during the 8R probability variable big hit round, the big hit suggested effect may not be executed. In this way, it is possible to minimize the feeling of disappointment that the 16R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit has not occurred due to the variety of games due to the suggestion effect during the big hit.

  The jackpot suggestion effect may be executed with different probabilities depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred. For example, the big hit suggestion effect may be executed with a high probability in the order of 16R probability variable big hit round, 8R probability variable big hit round, and 3R probability variable big hit round. Alternatively, the jackpot suggestion effect may be executed with a high probability in the order of 3R probability variable big hit round, 8R probability variable big hit round, and 16R probability variable big hit round. In this way, the game can have diversity.

The big hit suggestion effect suggested the state before being controlled to the big hit gaming state (that is, the state where the second special figure big hit occurred), but the target object of the big hit suggestion effect is not limited to this. . For example, the big hit suggestion effect may be suggested by adding the state after the second special figure big hit round is completed. Specifically, when a normal big hit occurs in the low probability state, an image or sound indicating “previous normal + next normal” may be output, and when a probable big hit occurs in the low probability state. May output an image or sound indicating "previous normal change + next normal change", and if a big hit occurs in a highly accurate state, an image or sound indicating "previous normal change + next normal change" may be output. May be output, and an image or sound indicating “previous probability change + next probability change” may be output when a probability variation big hit has occurred in a highly accurate state. In this way, the suggestion content of the big hit suggestion effect may be made different according to the combination of the previous state and the next state.

  In the big hit suggestion effect, the suggestion target may be varied depending on which period in the big hit gaming state is controlled. For example, during the period from the fanfare production that reports the occurrence of the second special figure big hit to the second round, the previous state is suggested by the big hit suggestion production, and during the period from the third round to the ending production, the big hit The next state may be suggested by the suggestion effect. In this way, the round period during the jackpot gaming state may be divided into the first half and the second half, and the suggestion target of the jackpot suggestive effect may be made different between the two. In this way, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the game becomes monotonous due to the large number of big hit rounds. It should be noted that the mode of the back motion may be different between the first half and the second half of the round period in the big hit gaming state, but it is more friendly for the player to have the same back motion mode in the first half and the second half.

(About back operation)
In the present embodiment, the back operation is exemplified by a long press on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, but the back operation may be other operations. For example, the reverse operation may be a continuous pressing of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, a long press or a continuous pressing of the push button 31B, or a single operation thereof. Further, the reverse operation may operate the trigger button or push button 31B of the stick controller 31A in accordance with a predetermined operation procedure (command procedure). Furthermore, when a sensor for detecting an operation of a player's hand or the like in a non-contact manner is provided, the reverse operation may be an operation of the player's hand or the like detected by the sensor. In addition to the movement of the player's body, a voice uttered by the player may be detected by a microphone as a back motion, or the player's line of sight may be detected by eye tracking as a back motion.

(About common production)
In the present embodiment, the common effect A in which the male character appears as the main character and the common effect B in which the female character appears as the main character are exemplified as the common effect, but the common effect may be other effects. . For example, the common effects are not limited to two types but may be three or more types. In addition, all the productions are not limited to those that are common to the high-accuracy base state and low-accuracy base state, but among the common productions that can be selected by the player, the high-accuracy base state and the low-accuracy base state It is only necessary to include productions that are common to both. Furthermore, the common effect is not selected by the player but may be automatically selected by lottery or the like.

  In addition, the multiple types of common effects are not limited to those with different backgrounds and appearing characters, but a mode of jackpot or reach notification, or a mode of promotion notification that prompts the player to operate the trigger button or push button 31B of the stick controller 31A Other effects may be different from each other, such as a mission effect that gives a bonus to a player when a predetermined mission is imposed on the player and the mission is achieved.

(About the validity period at the time of the last change)
In the present embodiment, the start timing of the effective period at the time of the final change matches the timing at which the display of the result screen starts, but the start timing of the effective period is not limited to this. The valid period may start at any timing in the period from when the final change starts until the symbol finally stops. For example, the effective period may start at the timing when the final change starts. Further, the effective period may be started at a timing in the middle of the final change. As an example in which the validity period starts at the middle of the final change, as shown in FIG. 10-10, the timing of starting the display of the result screen, and the counting up of the game results such as the number of jackpots and the number of acquisitions in the result screen are shown. The timing to start is assumed. Further, if the count display is performed while subtracting the ST number, the valid period is a timing at which the player can specify a state where there is no remaining ST number (for example, a timing when the display of the ST number becomes “0”) May start. Note that the result screen does not necessarily have to be displayed at the time of the final change, but in any case, it is preferable that the valid period starts at a timing that can be specified by the player.

  In this embodiment, the end timing of the effective period at the time of the final change is the timing before the display of the result screen ends, but the effective period ends at the timing when the symbol is finally stopped in the final change. May be. The valid period may be a period in which the player can specify the end of the common performance.

(About the validity period in the 2nd special figure big hit game state)
In the present embodiment, the start timing of the effective period in the second special figure jackpot gaming state coincides with the start timing of the 3R, but the start timing of the effective period is not limited to this. The valid period may start at any timing in the period from the start of the first round of the second special figure jackpot gaming state to the end of the final round. For example, the valid period may start at the timing when the second special figure jackpot gaming state starts. In addition, the valid period may start at a timing in the middle of the second special figure big hit gaming state. As an example in which the effective period starts at the midpoint of the second special figure big hit gaming state, as shown in FIGS. In addition, as long as the fanfare effect that notifies that the second special figure big hit has occurred is executed, the valid period may start at the timing when the fanfare effect starts.

  In the present embodiment, the end timing of the effective period in the second special figure jackpot gaming state is the timing before the end of the final round, but the effective period may end at the timing of the end of the final round. .

  In addition, an effective period may be provided in the final round in the second special figure big hit gaming state, or an effective period may be provided in the execution period of the ending effect performed in the final round. In recent gaming machines, the effects of ending effects tend to be long so that the overall game play rate is kept as low as possible, so by providing an effective period for the ending effect execution period, It can be mitigated as much as possible by the suggestion effect by the back action. When an ending effect with a short effect period and an ending effect with a longer effect period than the ending effect are provided, an effective period is not provided in the execution period of the ending effect with a short effect period. An effective period may be provided in the execution period of a long ending effect.

  The validity period in the second special figure jackpot game state may be provided only during the round of the jackpot game, or may be provided only between adjacent rounds (so-called interval between rounds). You may provide in all the intervals between rounds.

(About the jackpot production during the back movement)
In the present embodiment, when the final change is a big hit change, when the reverse action is performed in the effective period, the reverse action big hit effect is executed instead of being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the final change is a big hit change, when the reverse action is performed during the effective period, the final change suggestion effect is executed and the reverse action big hit effect is executed. Alternatively, after the last change suggestion effect is executed, the reverse action jackpot effect may be executed, or after the back action jackpot effect is executed, the last change suggestion effect may be executed.

(About promotion notification)
In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed by performing the back operation without performing the promotion notification, but the promotion notification may be performed when the suggestion effect is executed. . For example, by displaying a predetermined procedure (for example, button pressing × 10 times) at a position that is difficult for the player to recognize (for example, an area covered with a decorative object or a movable object on the screen of the image display device 5). The player may be notified of the procedure of the back operation.

(About application to slot machines)
In the embodiment described above, the example in which the characteristic portion 48F is applied to the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the characteristic portion 48F may be applied to the slot machine. Generally, a slot machine is provided with a plurality of variable display sections (reels and display windows) that can display various types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified. Display results (symbol stop display) can be derived by stopping the variable display of the part, and winning can be generated according to the display result combination (symbol combination stop display) that is a combination of the display results of multiple variable display parts It is.

  In the slot machine as described above, the operation mode (operation procedure, operation timing) of the derivation operation means (stop switch) for deriving the display result combination that generates a winning that is advantageous to the player is controlled to an advantageous section that can be notified. Is possible. In the advantageous section, an advantageous winning (for example, a small prize winning that gives a larger number of payouts than the bet number) is controlled by an AT (assist time) that is not controlled in the non-favorable section (normal section). Therefore, there is a high possibility that the payout rate in the advantageous section exceeds 1.

  Such a state in the AT may be suggested by a suggestion effect related to the characteristic portion 48F. Specifically, the AT ends by digesting the number of sets given, but when one set is digested, the AT continues by moving to the next set at a predetermined continuation rate. That is, the higher the AT continuation rate, the longer the AT that is in an advantageous state will continue for a long period of time. If a plurality of types of ATs having different continuation rates are provided and a common effect common to the plurality of types of ATs is executed, the player will play while predicting the continuation rate of the AT. .

  For example, when the characteristic portion 48F is applied to the above-described slot machine, when the result display indicating the payout number of the AT is performed in the final set of the AT, the operation unit (the effect button or the like) is not performed without prompting. ) May be indicated by the lamp lighting color or the like.

  Thus, even when the characteristic portion 48F is applied to the slot machine, the same effect as the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F in the present embodiment described above is obtained.

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 100 Game control microcomputer, 120 Production control CPU, 123 Display control part.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
State control means for controlling any one of a plurality of different states having different advantages for the player;
Motion detection means for detecting the motion of the player;
Promotion notification means for performing a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an action detected by the action detection means;
Regardless of which of the plurality of states is controlled, a common effect execution means for executing a common effect common to the plurality of states over a predetermined period;
Suggesting means for suggesting any of the plurality of types of states,
In the specific period in which the player can specify the end of the common effect in the predetermined period, the suggestion unit detects that the player's motion is detected by the motion detection unit without performing the promotion notification. A gaming machine that suggests a state in the predetermined period. A gaming machine for playing games,
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
State control means for controlling any one of a plurality of states different from the advantageous state and having different advantages for the player;
Motion detection means for detecting the motion of the player;
Promotion notification means for performing a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an action detected by the action detection means;
Regardless of which of the plurality of states is controlled, a common effect execution means for executing a common effect common to the plurality of states over a predetermined period;
Suggesting means for suggesting any of the plurality of types of states,
The suggestion means suggests a state in the predetermined period based on the player's motion being detected by the motion detection means without performing the promotion notification in the advantageous state controlled in the predetermined period. A gaming machine.

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