JP2019205646A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing reduction of a game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine can display an active display corresponding to a variable display, in executing the variable display. The game machine can execute an erasure performance for erasing the active display corresponding to the variable display, after a prescribed notification for notifying a player of a fact that, a state is not controlled to a jackpot game state in the variable display, is executed. The erasure performance is executed in any performance mode out of a plurality of kinds of performance modes, the plurality of kinds of performance modes include a performance mode in which, after a display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode to which, a display mode is not changed before the prescribed notification is executed, the active display is erased. When the erasure performance is executed in the performance mode, in the variable display corresponding to the active display erased by the erasure performance, a fact that a state is controlled to the jackpot game state, is reported.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-2

Description

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

  There has been proposed a gaming machine in which an active display corresponding to a variable display is erased after a lost symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variable display of a decorative pattern (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-221112

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the active display corresponding to the variable display is erased after the lost symbol is temporarily stopped in the variable display of the decorative symbol, the player There may be no expectation for being controlled to the big hit gaming state, and there is a possibility that the gaming interest will be lowered.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Corresponding display means (for example, FIG. 8-1, FIG. 8-7, etc.) capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display;
After a predetermined notification (for example, a reach effect, a temporary stop display of a lost symbol, etc.) for notifying that the variable state is not controlled to the advantageous state is executed, an erasing effect for deleting the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display can be executed. Erasing effect means (for example, FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-3, FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-8, etc.)
With
The erasing effect is executed in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, etc.) (for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3). , FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-8, etc.),
The plurality of types of effect modes are deleted after the display mode of the corresponding display changes to a specific mode (for example, FIG. 8-7 (F)) that does not change before the predetermined notification is executed. Special erasure mode (for example, the second effect mode) (for example, FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-3, FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-8, etc.)
When the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, it is notified that the advantageous state is controlled in the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display erased by the erasing effect (for example, FIG. 8-2). Fig.8-3, Fig.8-8 etc.),
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The plurality of types of production modes include a normal mode (for example, the first production mode) different from the special erasing mode,
When the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, the display mode of the corresponding display is the same or substantially the same as the timing at which the corresponding display is deleted when the erasing effect is executed in the normal mode. To start changing to the specific mode (for example, FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-7, etc.),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, when the erasure effect is executed in the special erasure mode, the player is made to recognize that the erasure effect is being executed in a mode different from the normal mode, and the player is Attention can be paid to the erase effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When a specific effect (for example, super reach effect A, super reach effect B, etc.) is executed in the predetermined notification, the erasure effect is executed in the special erasure mode (for example, FIG. 8-3),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, even if the specific effect is executed in the predetermined notification that notifies that the control is not performed in the advantageous state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the subsequent game development. .

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
When the predetermined notification is executed in a state where the corresponding display is displayed in the specific display mode, the deletion effect is executed in the special deletion mode.
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, in the state where the corresponding display is displayed in the specific display mode, even if the predetermined notification for notifying that the advantageous display is not controlled is executed, It can give a sense of expectation to the development of the game.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, in the erasing effect, an effect is performed in which the corresponding display acts on a specific image (for example, the base image 032AK2) related to the display area where the corresponding display is displayed. (For example, FIG. 8-7 (F)),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, an unexpected feeling can be given to the player by an effect in which the corresponding display and the specific image related to the display area where the corresponding display is displayed are linked.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
When a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display, it can be controlled to the advantageous state,
The predetermined notification includes an effect of temporarily stopping and displaying a non-specific display result (for example, a lost symbol or the like) different from the specific display result as a display result of variable display (for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7).
In the specific period in which the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, the visibility of the non-specific display result is reduced as compared to a period other than the specific period (for example, FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8). Such),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the screen display which concerns on characteristic part 032AK. It is a timing chart of the erasing effect according to the feature part 032AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern which concerns on characteristic part 032AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the loss fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 032AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 rounds non-probable big hits, 5 rounds probable big hits, and 5 rounds non-probable big hits concerning feature part 032AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 rounds probability variation big hit time concerning the characteristic part 032AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 032AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which concerns on characteristic part 032AK. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a back perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the state where the frame for gaming machines is opened. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main process in the characteristic part 112IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed at the time of power activation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor in a setting change process.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the 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 on the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball apparatus 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 a period in which it is controlled to a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state (described later) 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 described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The short-time state and the certainty change state continue until one of the end conditions is satisfied first, such as a specific number of special game runs and the next big hit game state being started. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described below. 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 is finished, In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also called 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 displayed in a stopped state (the display result of variable display of decorative symbols is “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

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

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

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

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

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back 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, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), and 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 winning opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. 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 is generated, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, 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, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

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

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

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

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and 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 chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is to be started. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command for starting the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, 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. . In addition, 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 set to 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 to end the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 032AK)
Hereinafter, the characteristic part 032AK according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 8A illustrates a configuration example of screen display in the image display device 5 with respect to the feature portion 032AK.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, an active display area 032AK1, a first hold display area 032AK3, and a second hold display area 032AK4 are provided. In the active display area 032AK1, active display is performed as the corresponding display by displaying the effect image corresponding to the variable display during the execution of the variable display. In the first hold display area 032AK3, the hold display is performed by displaying the effect image corresponding to the variable display for which the execution is held in accordance with the first hold storage number. In the second hold display area 032AK4, the hold display by displaying the effect image corresponding to the variable display for which the execution is held is performed according to the second hold storage number. The hold display in the first hold display area 032AK3 is also referred to as “first hold display”, and the hold display in the second hold display area 032AK4 is also referred to as “second hold display”.

  The first hold display area 032AK3 only needs to be configured so that the first hold display is performed, for example, right-justified. The first hold display area 032AK3 is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the first hold storage number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. , “4”. Based on the game ball entering (winning) the first start winning opening, the first reserved memory number corresponding to the first special figure game is increased. At this time, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display area 032AK3, the incremented first hold is displayed in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first hold display area 032AK3. As the hold display corresponding to the stored number, a display of the effect image indicating the new first hold display is added. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display area 032AK3, the display is next to the left of the display part where the other first hold display is performed in the first hold display area 032AK3 and is in a non-display state In the part (the display part corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”), the effect image indicating the new first holding display is displayed as the holding display corresponding to the incremented first holding memory number. Add a display. When there is one or more first hold displays in the first hold display area 032AK3 and a new first special game is started, the hold number is set to “1” in the first hold display area 032AK3. The first hold display is erased (digested) at the corresponding rightmost display part. At this time, if there is a first hold display in the display part corresponding to other hold numbers “2” to “4”, the first hold display is moved to the right side which is the direction of the deleted display part ( Shift). As described above, in the first hold display area 032AK3, the first hold display corresponding to the first special figure game that has not been started yet is held can be performed according to the first hold storage number.

  The second hold display area 032AK4 only needs to have a display area configured such that the second hold display is performed, for example, left-justified. In the second hold display area 032AK4, four display parts are provided in accordance with “4” which is the upper limit value of the second hold storage number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. , “4”. Based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, the second reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is increased. At this time, if there is no other second on-hold display in the second on-hold display area 032AK4, the second on-hold for the increment is displayed at the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the second on-hold display area 032AK4. As the hold display corresponding to the stored number, a display of the effect image indicating the new second hold display is added. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display area 032AK4, the display that is in the non-display state next to the display portion where another second hold display is performed in the second hold display area 032AK4 In the part (the display part corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”), the effect image indicating the new second holding display is displayed as the holding display corresponding to the increased second holding memory number. Add a display. When there is one or more second hold displays in the second hold display area 032AK4 and a new second special game is started, the hold number is set to “1” in the second hold display area 032AK4. The second hold display is deleted (digested) at the corresponding leftmost display part. At this time, if there is a second hold display in the display part corresponding to other hold numbers “2” to “4”, the second hold display is moved to the left which is the direction of the erased display part ( Shift). In this way, in the second hold display area 032AK4, the second hold display corresponding to the second special game that has not been started but is being held is possible according to the second hold storage number.

  In the feature part 032AK, a pedestal image 032AK2 as a specific image is displayed in addition to the active display in the active display area 032AK1 as a display area where the active display is displayed. That is, the base image 032AK2 is an image related to the active display area 032AK1. The pedestal image 032AK2 is displayed below the active display as shown in FIG. In other words, the active display is displayed above the pedestal image 032AK2.

  In the feature portion 032AK, the pedestal image 032AK2 is displayed in any one of the display modes of the first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode, which are different display modes. Displayed. Specifically, the pedestal image 032AK2 is displayed in the first mode in a state where a turn effect, a repair success effect, or a repair failure effect to be described later is not executed. FIG. 8A illustrates a state where the base image 032AK2 is displayed in the first mode. The pedestal image 032AK2 is displayed in a second mode that suggests (notifies) the possibility of executing a successful repair effect or a failed repair effect described later in a state where a turn effect described later is being executed. The pedestal image 032AK2 suggests that, in a state where the later-described relief success effect is being executed, the variable display is executed after the end of the later-described erasure effect, and the jackpot symbol as the specific display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). Displayed in the third mode (notification). The pedestal image 032AK2 is a non-specific display result that is temporarily stopped by a predetermined notification described later without performing variable display after the end of the deletion effect described later in a state where a repair failure effect described later is executed. Is displayed in a fourth mode that suggests (notifies) that the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display).

  In the active display area 032AK1, the active display corresponding to the first hold display erased (digested) in the first hold display area 032AK3 is started in correspondence with the start of the first special figure game. In the active display area 032AK1, the active display corresponding to the second hold display erased (digested) in the second hold display area 032AK4 is started in response to the start of the second special figure game.

  In the feature part 032AK, an erasing effect for erasing the active display as the corresponding display displayed in the active display area 032AK1 is executed. The deletion effect is executed in any one of the first effect mode, the second effect mode as the special effect mode, and the third effect mode, which are different effect modes. .

  When the erasing effect is executed in the first effect mode as the normal mode, after the jackpot symbol as the specific display result or the lost symbol as the non-specific display result is temporarily stopped in the variable display, the erasing effect is executed. As a result, the active display corresponding to the variable display is erased, and then the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol that has been temporarily stopped is displayed (derived display) without performing variable display.

  When the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, a predetermined notification that notifies (suggests) that the erasure effect is not controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state in the variable display is executed. Will be executed later. In the present embodiment, a reach effect and a temporary stop display of a lost symbol as a non-specific display result are executed as the predetermined notification.

  In the characteristic portion 032AK, the visibility of the lost symbol as the non-specific display result temporarily displayed by the predetermined notification in the specific period in which the deletion effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode is An effect of reducing the period as compared with a period other than the specific period is executed. Specifically, in the present embodiment, in a specific period in which the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the losing symbol temporarily stopped and displayed by the predetermined notification is displayed in a translucent mode. By displaying, the effect which reduces the visibility of the said loss symbol compared with the visibility of the said loss symbol in periods other than the said specific period is performed. According to such a configuration, in the state in which the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the erasure effect is generated by the lost symbol as the non-specific display result that is temporarily stopped by the predetermined notification. It can suppress that the production effect of is impaired, and can suppress the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

  When the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the display mode of the active display does not change before the predetermined notification is executed by executing the turn effect in the erase effect. It changes to a specific aspect.

  The hit effect is an effect that suggests (notifies) the possibility of executing a successful relief effect or a failed failure effect, which will be described later. In the feature part 032AK, an effect in which the active display acts on the pedestal image 032AK2 is executed as a turning effect. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the pedestal image 032AK2 is set to the first mode (the display mode in a state in which the roll-over effect, the later-described repair success effect, or the later-described repair failure effect is not executed). Is changed to the second mode (display mode in the state in which the turn effect is being executed), and the effect of moving the active display to the position superimposed on the pedestal image 032AK2 is executed. That is, when the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the active display is changed to the specific display mode by executing the squeak effect in the erasing effect. The display mode is changed so as to be superimposed on the pedestal image 032AK2 in two modes. According to such a configuration, the player can perform an effect in which the active display as the corresponding display and the pedestal image 032AK2 as the specific image related to the active display area 032AK1 which is the display area where the active display is displayed are linked. Can give an unexpected feeling.

  In the feature part 032AK, when the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the active display is erased at the same timing when the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode. The production starts, and the display mode of the active display starts to change to the display mode in which the active display mode as the specific mode is displayed superimposed on the base image 032AK2 of the second mode. According to such a configuration, when the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode (special erasure mode) or the third effect mode, the erasure effect is different from the first effect mode as the normal mode. It is possible for the player to recognize that it is being executed and to cause the player to pay attention to the erase effect. In the present embodiment, when the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, the active display is erased at the timing when the erase effect is started.

  When the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erasing mode, the successful relief effect is executed after the display mode of the active display is changed to the specific mode by executing the turning effect in the erasing effect. As a result, the active display is erased. On the other hand, when the deletion effect is executed in the third effect mode, the relief failure effect is executed after the display mode of the active display is changed to the specific mode by executing the turning effect in the deletion effect. The active display is erased by.

  The successful relief effect is an effect of erasing the active display and suggesting (notifying) that the variable display is executed after the erasure effect ends and the jackpot symbol as a specific display result is stopped (derived display). In the present embodiment, the active display is erased and the display mode of the pedestal image 032AK2 is changed from the second mode (the display mode in the state where the curling effect is executed) to the third mode (the successful repair effect) as the successful repair effect. The effect of changing to the display mode in the state where is being executed is executed. Note that the display mode of the pedestal image 032AK2 is changed from the third mode to the first mode (display mode in a state where the turnover effect, the repair success effect, or the repair failure effect is not executed) based on the end of the repair success effect. Change.

  In the relief failure effect, the active display is erased, and after the erase effect is finished, the variable symbol is not executed, and the losing symbol as the non-specific display result temporarily displayed by the predetermined notification is stopped and displayed (derived display). It is an effect that suggests (informs) that it will be performed. In the present embodiment, as the remedy failure effect, the active display is erased, and the display mode of the pedestal image 032AK2 is changed from the second mode (display mode in a state where the squealing effect is executed) to the fourth mode (rescue failure effect). The effect of changing to the display mode in the state where is being executed is executed. Note that the display mode of the pedestal image 032AK2 is changed from the fourth mode to the first mode (display mode in a state where the turnover effect, the successful repair effect, or the unsuccessful failure effect) is executed based on the end of the repair failure effect. Change.

  When the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erasing mode, the active display is erased by executing the erasing effect, the variable display is executed, and the jackpot symbol as the specific display result is displayed. By the stop display (derived display), it is notified (implied) that the variable display corresponding to the active display is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state. On the other hand, when the erase effect is executed in the third effect mode, after the active display is erased by executing the erase effect, the variable display is not executed and the temporary display is displayed in the predetermined notification. When the lost symbol as the non-specific display result is stopped and displayed (derived display), it is notified (suggested) that the variable display corresponding to the active display is not controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, when the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erasing mode, after the predetermined notification for notifying that it is not controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the advantageous state in the variable display is executed, By executing the turning effect in the erasing effect, the display mode of the active display as the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display is not changed before the predetermined notification is executed (the active display is the second mode). After changing to the display mode displayed superimposed on the pedestal image 032AK2, the active display is erased by executing the relief success effect in the erase effect. Further, when the active display as the corresponding display is erased based on the fact that the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erase mode, the variable display is executed and the jackpot symbol as the specific display result is displayed. By performing the stop display (derived display), it is notified that the variable display corresponding to the active display is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state. According to such a configuration, after the losing symbol as the non-specific display result is temporarily displayed, the active display is erased by executing the erase effect in the second effect mode as the special erase mode, Since the player can have a sense of expectation that the variable display corresponding to the active display is controlled to be controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  Further, as described above, even when the erasing effect is executed in the third effect mode, the roaring effect is executed as in the case where the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode. According to such a configuration, in a state where the roaring effect is being executed, the player cannot grasp whether the erasing effect is being executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode. In addition to improving the game interest, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the rescue success effect and the rescue failure effect is executed after the end of the roaring effect.

  FIG. 8-2 shows a timing chart related to the erasing effect with respect to the feature part 032AK.

  FIG. 8-2 (A) shows a timing chart when the erasure effect is executed in the first effect mode. Specifically, FIG. 8-2 (A) shows a timing chart relating to the erasing effect of the first effect mode when the reach effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), when the erasure effect is executed in the first effect mode, the reach effect is executed, and the jackpot symbol as the specific display result or the lost symbol as the non-specific display result is temporarily set. After the stop display, the deletion effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), when the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, the active display is erased at the timing when the erase effect is started. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), when the erasure effect is executed in the first effect mode, after the erasure effect is ended, the variable display is not executed and the jackpot displayed as a temporary stop is displayed. The symbol or lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 8-2 (B) shows a timing chart when the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode, the reach effect as the predetermined notification and the temporary stop display of the lost symbol are executed, and then the erase effect is executed. Is done. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode, when the erasure effect is executed in the first effect mode, the timing when the active display is deleted (first The turning effect is started at the same timing as the erasing effect of the effect mode is started), and the display mode of the active display starts changing to the specific mode. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), when the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode, the relief success effect is executed after the turning effect is finished, and the active display is erased. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8B, the active display is erased at the timing when the successful relief effect is started. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (B), when the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode, after the erase effect is finished, variable display is executed, and the jackpot symbol as the specific display result is stopped and displayed. Is done.

  FIG. 8-2 (C) shows a timing chart when the erasure effect is executed in the third effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when the erasing effect is executed in the third effect mode, the erasing effect is executed after the reach effect as the predetermined notification and the temporary stop display of the losing symbol are executed. Is done. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), when the erasing effect is executed in the third effect mode, the timing when the active display is deleted when the erasing effect is executed in the first effect mode (first The turning effect is started at the same timing as the erasing effect of the effect mode is started), and the display mode of the active display starts changing to the specific mode. As shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), when the erase effect is executed in the third effect mode, the relief failure effect is executed and the active display is erased after the turn effect is completed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C), the active display is erased at the timing when the relief failure effect is started. As shown in FIG. 8C, when the erasing effect is executed in the third effect mode, after the erasing effect is ended, the variable display is not executed and the temporary notification is displayed in the predetermined notification. Lost symbols as non-specific display results are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 8C illustrates a configuration example of a variation pattern related to the feature part 032AK.

  A plurality of variation patterns related to the feature part 032AK illustrated in FIG. The special symbol variation time is a time required from when the special symbol variable display is started until the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game.

  In the plurality of variation patterns related to the feature unit 032AK illustrated in FIG. And a variation pattern in which the erasing effect is executed in the third effect mode. In the feature part 032AK, in the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern of variable display is determined as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. Thus, the effect mode of the erasure effect is determined as one of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, or the third effect mode.

  The plurality of variation patterns related to the feature unit 032AK illustrated in FIG. 8C includes a variation pattern in which one of a plurality of types of super reach reach effects having different jackpot expectations (hit hit reliability) are executed. ing.

  Specifically, the plurality of variation patterns related to the feature unit 032AK illustrated in FIG. 8C include a variation pattern in which the super reach A, which is a reach production of the super reach A, is executed, and a reach production of the super reach B. Variation pattern in which super reach production B is executed, variation pattern in which super reach production C, which is the reach production of super reach C, and variation pattern in which super reach production D, which is the reach production of super reach D, are executed. And a variation pattern in which the super reach production E which is the reach production of the super reach E is executed. The expectation of jackpot when Super Reach Production D is executed is higher than the expectation of jackpot when Super Reach Production E is executed. The expectation of jackpot when Super Reach Production C is executed is Super Reach Production D. Is higher than the jackpot expectation degree when the super reach effect B is executed, and the big hit expectation degree when the super reach effect B is executed is higher than the jackpot expectation degree when the super reach effect C is executed. The expectation level for jackpot when is executed is higher than the expected degree for jackpot when super reach production B is executed.

  The variation pattern “PA1-1” shown in FIG. 8C is variable after the losing effect is temporarily stopped and displayed without executing the reach effect during variable display, and the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode. This is a variation pattern in which the temporarily stopped display of the lost symbol is stopped without being displayed.

  For the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”, the reach effect of normal reach is executed, the losing design is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the temporarily stopped display of the lost symbol is stopped.

  For the variation pattern “PA3-1”, after the super reach effect A is executed, the lost symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the temporarily stopped display of the lost symbol is stopped.

  For the variation pattern “PA3-2”, a super reach effect A as a predetermined notification and a temporary stop display of a lost symbol are executed, and after the erase effect is executed in the third effect mode, the variable display is executed. Rather, it is a variation pattern in which the losing symbol temporarily stopped and displayed by the predetermined notification is stopped and displayed.

  For the variation pattern “PA4-1”, after the super reach effect B is executed, the lost symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the temporarily stopped display of the lost symbol is stopped.

  For the variation pattern “PA4-2”, the super reach effect B as the predetermined notification and the temporary stop display of the losing symbol are executed, and after the erase effect is executed in the third effect mode, the variable display is executed. Rather, it is a variation pattern in which the losing symbol temporarily stopped and displayed by the predetermined notification is stopped and displayed.

  For the variation pattern “PA5-1”, after the super reach effect C is executed, the lost symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the temporarily stopped display of the lost symbol is stopped.

  For the fluctuation pattern “PA6-1”, after the super reach effect D is executed, the lost symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the temporarily stopped display of the lost symbol is stopped.

  For the variation pattern “PA7-1”, after the super reach effect E is executed, the lost symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the temporarily stopped display of the lost symbol is stopped.

  For the fluctuation pattern “PB2-1”, the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and after the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol that is temporarily displayed is stopped.

  For the variation pattern “PB3-1”, after the super reach effect A is executed, the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol that is temporarily displayed is stopped.

  For the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2”, the super reach effect A as a predetermined notification and the temporary stop display of the lost symbol are executed, and after the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode, the variable display is executed and the jackpot This is a variation pattern in which symbols are stopped and displayed.

  For the variation pattern “PB4-1”, after the super reach effect B is executed, the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol that is temporarily displayed is stopped.

  The variation pattern “PB4-2” is displayed after the super-reaching effect B as the predetermined notification and the temporary stop display of the losing symbol are executed, and then after the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode, the variable display is executed. This is a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  For the fluctuation pattern “PB5-1”, after the super reach effect C is executed, the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol that is temporarily displayed is stopped.

  For the fluctuation pattern “PB6-1”, the super reach effect D is executed, the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol that is temporarily displayed is stopped.

  For the variation pattern “PB7-1”, after the super reach effect E is executed, the jackpot symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and then the variable display is not executed. This is a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol that is temporarily displayed is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns “PA3-2”, “PA4-2”, “PB3-2”, and “PB4-2” whose branch number is “2” are This is a variation pattern in which the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, and the repair success effect or the repair failure effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the fluctuation patterns “PB3-2” and “PB4-2” executed in the second effect mode as the special delete mode are the super reach as the specific effect in the predetermined notification. This is a variation pattern in which the effect A or the super reach effect B is executed. With such a configuration, when the super reach effect A or the super reach effect B as the specific effect is executed in the predetermined notification, the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erase mode. According to such a configuration, even when the super reach effect A or the super reach effect B as the specific effect is executed in the predetermined notification for notifying that it is not controlled to the big hit game state as the advantageous state, the player In addition, a sense of expectation can be given to the development of subsequent games.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8C, the variation patterns “PB3-2” and “PB4-2” in which the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode are the variation patterns in which the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. With such a configuration, when the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the variation patterns “PA3-2” and “PA4-2” in which the deletion effect is executed in the third effect mode are the variation patterns in which the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. With this configuration, when the erase effect is executed in the third effect mode, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8C, the special pattern variation time of the variation pattern in which the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode is the variation in which the erasure effect is executed in the first effect mode It is set longer than the pattern. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the erasing effect of the second effect mode or the third effect mode having a longer effect execution time than the erasing effect of the first effect mode within the special figure fluctuation time.

  In the characteristic part 032AK, in the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol or decorative symbol is displayed in the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process. The variation pattern is determined by referring to a different table depending on whether the display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether the display result is determined to be “lost”.

  FIG. 8-4 illustrates a configuration example of the loss variation pattern determination table with respect to the feature part 032AK.

  In the characteristic part 032AK, when it is determined that the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “lost” in the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process, in step S111 of the special symbol process In the variation pattern setting process to be executed, the variation pattern is determined by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR4 from the random number circuit 104, and displays the extracted variation pattern determination random value MR4. It is compared with a determination value set in advance in the loss variation pattern determination table shown in 8-4. Then, the variation pattern is determined in accordance with the determination result as to which range includes the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern among the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern. In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-4, the variation patterns “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA3-1”, “PA3-2”, “PA4-1”, “PA4-2” "," PA5-1 "," PA6-1 ", and" PA7-1 "are assigned determination values. Accordingly, if the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “lost”, if it is determined in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, the CPU 103 in the variation pattern setting processing in step 111 causes the loss variation pattern shown in FIG. By referring to the determination table, the fluctuation pattern is changed into the fluctuation patterns “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA3-1”, “PA3-2”, “PA4-1”, “PA4-2”, It is determined as “PA5-1”, “PA6-1”, or “PA7-1”.

  In the special part 032AK, when it is determined that the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” in the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111, the variation pattern is determined by referring to a different table according to the big hit type of the “big hit” determined in the special symbol normal process.

  In the present embodiment, 15 round probability variation big hits, 15 round non-probable big hits, 5 rounds probable big hits, and 5 round non-probable big hits are set as a plurality of types of big hit types having different advantages for the player.

  The 15 round probability variation big hit is a big hit type in which the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state (number of executions of round games) is 15, and is controlled to the probability changing state (high probability high base state) after the big hit gaming state ends. The 15 round non-probable big hit is a big hit type in which the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is 15, and is not controlled in the probable state after the big hit gaming state ends. The 5-round probability variable jackpot is a jackpot type in which the number of rounds is 5, and the jackpot gaming state in the jackpot gaming state is controlled after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The 5-round non-probable big hit is a big hit type in which the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is five and is not controlled in the probable state after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  During the execution of the round game, the big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state, so that the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily compared to the period when the round game is not executed. Therefore, a jackpot type with a large number of rounds in the jackpot game state has a higher advantage for the player because the player can acquire more prize balls.

  Also, the jackpot type that is controlled to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished has a higher advantage for the player than the jackpot type that is not controlled to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  Therefore, among the 15 round probability variation big hits, the 15 round non-variable big hits, the 5-round probability varying big hits, and the 5-round non-probable big hits, the big hit type having the highest advantage for the player is the 15 round probability varying big hits.

  FIG. 8-5 shows an example of the configuration of the big hit variation pattern determination table for 15 rounds non-probable large hits, five rounds probable big hits, and five rounds non-probable big hits for the feature 032AK.

  In the feature part 032AK, in the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and the big hit type of the “big hit” is FIG. 8-5 shows the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process when the 15-round non-probable big hit, the 5-round probable big hit, and the 5-round non-probable big hit are determined. The fluctuation pattern is determined by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 rounds non-probable large hit, 5 rounds probable big hit, and 5 rounds non-probable big hit. Specifically, in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR4 from the random number circuit 104, and displays the extracted variation pattern determination random value MR4. Comparison is made with a judgment value set in advance in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 round non-probable big hit, 5 round probable big hit, and 5 round non-probable big hit shown in 8-5. Then, the variation pattern is determined in accordance with the determination result as to which range includes the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern among the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern. In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 rounds non-probable large hits, 5 rounds probable big hits and 5 rounds non-probable big hits shown in FIG. 8-5, the fluctuation patterns “PB2-1”, “PB3-1”, “PB4- Determination values are assigned to “1”, “PB5-1”, “PB6-1”, and “PB7-1”. Accordingly, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and the big hit type of the “big hit” is any one of 15 rounds non-probable large hits, 5 rounds probable big hits, and 5 rounds non-probable big wins. If determined, in the variation pattern setting process of step 111, the CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table for 15 rounds non-probable large hits, 5 rounds probable large hits, 5 rounds non-probable large hits shown in FIG. 8-5. As a result, the variation pattern is determined as one of the variation patterns “PB2-1”, “PB3-1”, “PB4-1”, “PB5-1”, “PB6-1”, “PB7-1”. To do.

  FIG. 8-6 shows a configuration example of a big hit variation pattern determination table for 15 round probability variable big hit when the feature unit 032AK is used.

  In the feature part 032AK, in the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process, it is determined that the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and the big hit type of the “big hit” is When the 15-round probability variation jackpot is determined, in the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process, refer to the big hit variation pattern determination table for 15-round probability variation jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6. Thus, the variation pattern is determined. Specifically, in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR4 from the random number circuit 104, and displays the extracted variation pattern determination random value MR4. It is compared with a judgment value set in advance in the big hit variation pattern determination table for 15 round probability variable big hit shown in 8-6. Then, the variation pattern is determined in accordance with the determination result as to which range includes the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern among the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern. In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 round probability variable big hit shown in FIG. 8-6, the fluctuation patterns “PB2-1”, “PB3-1”, “PB3-2”, “PB4-1”, “PB4— Determination values are assigned to “2”, “PB5-1”, “PB6-1”, and “PB7-1”. Accordingly, when the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined to be “big hit” and the big hit type of the “big hit” is determined to be 15 rounds probable big hit, in the variation pattern setting process of step 111, the CPU 103 By referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 round probability variable big hit shown in FIG. 8-6, the fluctuation patterns are changed to the fluctuation patterns “PB2-1”, “PB3-1”, “PB3-2”, “ It is determined as any one of “PB4-1”, “PB4-2”, “PB5-1”, “PB6-1”, and “PB7-1”.

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 round non-probable big hit, 5 round probable big hit, and 5 round non-probable big hit shown in FIG. 8-5, the fluctuation pattern “PB3- No determination value is assigned to “2” and “PB4-2”. On the other hand, in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table for 15 round probability variable big hit shown in FIG. 8-6, the erasure effect is determined as the fluctuation patterns “PB3-2” and “PB4-2” executed in the second effect mode. A value has been assigned. With such a configuration, when the active display is erased by executing the erase effect in the second effect mode, in the variable display corresponding to the active display, 15 rounds probable big hit, 15 rounds non-probable big hit, 5 The round probability variation big hit is controlled to the 15 round probability variation big hit which is the big hit type having the highest advantage for the player among the five round non-probable big hits. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Next, an example of an effect operation related to the feature part 032AK will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8.

  First, a description will be given of an example of an effect operation when the super reach effect A is executed and the change pattern “PA3-1” in which the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode is determined as the variable display change pattern.

  In FIG. 8-7 (A), variable display of decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. An active display corresponding to the display is displayed in the active display area 032AK1. In the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the base image 032AK2 is displayed in the first mode.

  FIG. 8-7 (B) shows a state in which the decorative display variable display mode is the reach mode and the super reach effect A is executed. In the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), as the super reach effect A, an effect of displaying the black star image 032AK5 on the image display device 5 is executed.

  FIG. 8-7 (C) shows a state in which the lost symbol is displayed temporarily stopped. FIG. 8-7 (D) shows a lost symbol in which the active display is erased based on the fact that the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode, and is temporarily stopped in the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (C). Indicates a state that is stopped.

  FIG. 8-7 (E) shows the “left” of the image display device 5 based on the fact that the first hold display is deleted (digested) in the first hold display area 032AK3 and the first special figure game is started. , “Middle” and “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are shown in a state where variable display of decorative symbols is being executed. In the state shown in FIG. 8E, the effect image corresponding to the first hold display erased in the first hold display area 032AK3 is displayed in the active display area 032AK1 as the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. It is displayed.

  Next, description will be made regarding an example of an effect operation in the case where the change pattern “PB3-2” in which the super reach effect A is executed and the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode is determined as the variable display change pattern.

  When the variation pattern “PB3-2” is determined as a variation pattern of variable display, after the effect operations shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A) to 8-7 (C) are executed, FIG. 8-7 (F The production operation shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8-7 (F) shows a state in which the turn effect is executed in the erase effect. In the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (F), the pedestal image 032AK2 is displayed in the second mode, and the active display is displayed superimposed on the pedestal image 032AK2. That is, in the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (F), the active display mode is displayed in a display mode in which the active display as the specific mode is displayed superimposed on the base image 032AK2 of the second mode.

  Further, in the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (F), the losing symbol temporarily displayed in the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) is displayed in a translucent manner, and the erase effect is the first. The visibility is reduced as compared to the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (C), which is a period other than the specific period being executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the erasure effect, and it is possible to suppress the effect of the erasure effect from being impaired by the temporarily stopped display of the lost effect, and to suppress the decrease in the game entertainment effect. .

  FIG. 8-8 (A) shows a state in which the rescue success effect is executed in the erase effect of the second effect mode. In the state shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the active display is erased based on the execution of the successful relief effect, and the base image 032AK2 is displayed in the third mode. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the losing symbol temporarily displayed in the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) is displayed in a translucent manner.

  In FIG. 8-8 (B), the erase effect of the second effect mode is finished, and the decorative symbols are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. This shows a state in which the variable display is executed. In the state shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the base image 032AK2 is displayed in the first mode. FIG. 8-8 (C) shows a state where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Next, an example of an effect operation when the super reach effect A is executed and the change pattern “PA3-2” in which the erase effect is executed in the third effect mode is determined as the variable display change pattern will be described.

  When the variation pattern “PA3-2” is determined as the variation pattern of variable display, the rendering operations shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A) to 8-7 (C) are executed, and FIG. 8-7 (F). After the effect operation shown is executed, the effect operation shown in FIG. 8-8 (D) is executed.

  FIG. 8-8 (D) shows a state in which the relief failure effect is being executed in the erasure effect of the third effect mode. In the state shown in FIG. 8-8 (D), the active display is erased based on the execution of the relief failure effect, and the base image 032AK2 is displayed in the fourth mode. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 8-8 (D), the lost symbol that is temporarily stopped in the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) is displayed in a translucent manner.

  FIG. 8-8 (E) shows a state in which the erasure effect of the third effect mode is finished and the losing symbol temporarily stopped in the state shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) is stopped. In the state shown in FIG. 8-8 (E), the base image 032AK2 is displayed in the first mode.

  As described above, in the feature part 032AK, when the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erasing mode, as a predetermined notification for notifying that the variable hit display is not controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state After the reach effect and the temporary stop display of the lost symbol are executed, the delete display is executed, whereby the active display as the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display is deleted. When the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode, the active display as the specific mode in which the display mode of the active display is not changed before the predetermined notification is executed is performed by executing the turn effect in the erase effect. After the display is changed to the display mode displayed superimposed on the base image 032AK2 of the second mode, the active display is deleted by executing the relief success effect in the deletion effect. When the active display is erased based on the fact that the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode, the variable display is executed after the erasing effect ends, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. In the variable display corresponding to, it is notified that the big hit gaming state is controlled. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  Further, in the feature section 032AK, when the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erasing mode, the display mode of the active display as the corresponding display is the first effect mode as the erasing effect is the normal mode. A display mode in which the active display as the specific mode is displayed superimposed on the pedestal image 032AK2 of the second mode by starting the turning effect at the same timing as when the active display is erased when executed Start changing to. According to such a configuration, when the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erasure mode, the erasure effect is executed in a mode different from the first effect mode as the normal mode. This can be recognized by the player, and the player can be focused on the erasing effect.

  Further, in the feature unit 032AK, when the super reach effect A or the super reach effect B as the specific effect is executed in the predetermined notification, the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erase mode. According to such a configuration, even when the super reach effect A or the super reach effect B as the specific effect is executed in the predetermined notification for notifying that it is not controlled to the big hit game state as the advantageous state, the player In addition, a sense of expectation can be given to the development of subsequent games.

  Further, in the feature unit 032AK, when the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erasing mode, the active display as the corresponding display is displayed as the turn display in the erasing effect. An effect that acts on the pedestal image 032AK2 as a specific image related to the active display area 032AK1 as the region is executed. According to such a configuration, an active display as a corresponding display and a pedestal image 032AK2 as a specific image related to the active display area 032AK1, which is a display area where the active display is displayed, are combined to produce a game. Can give an unexpected feeling to a person.

  In addition, in the feature part 032AK, a temporary stop display of a lost symbol as a non-specific display result is executed as the predetermined notification. In the specific period in which the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode as the special erasing mode, the visibility of the losing symbol temporarily stopped and displayed by the predetermined notification is reduced as compared with a period other than the specific period. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. A part of the configuration may be provided.

  In addition, as a display mode of active display, a plurality of types of display modes having different jackpot expectations (big hit reliability) including a specific display mode are provided, and a predetermined notification is given in a state where the active display is displayed in the specific display mode. May be executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode. The display mode of the active display may be determined when displaying the active display. Specifically, the display mode of the active display includes five types of display: a round solid white display, a round solid blue display, a round solid green display, a round solid red display, and a round solid gold display. When the active display is displayed as a round solid plain gold display or a round solid plain red display as the specific display aspect, the active display is a round solid plain green display or a round plain plain blue What is necessary is just to set so that a big hit expectation degree may become high compared with the case where it is displayed with a display and a round solid white display. In this case, if the predetermined notification is executed in a state where the active display is displayed in the round solid color gold display or the round solid plain red display as the specific display mode, the erasing effect is the second effect mode or While being executed in the third rendering mode, the active display is displayed as a round plain green display, a round plain blue display, or a round plain white display as a display mode other than the specific display mode. In the case where the predetermined notification is executed, the erasing effect may be executed in the first effect mode. According to such a configuration, in a state where the active display as the correspondence display is displayed in the specific display mode, the predetermined notification for notifying that the control state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state is performed. However, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the subsequent development of the game.

  In addition, as a display mode of active display, a plurality of types of display modes having different jackpot expectations (big hit reliability) are provided, and the active display is displayed in any one of the plurality of display modes. Depending on whether or not the predetermined notification is executed, whether to execute the erasing effect in the second effect mode or the third effect mode or the first effect mode may be determined. . The display mode of the active display may be determined when displaying the active display. Specifically, when the predetermined effect is executed in a state where the active display is displayed in a display mode with a higher jackpot expectation level, the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, What is necessary is just to make it determine with a higher ratio (it will determine with a lower ratio if the deletion effect is performed in the 1st effect mode). That is, when the predetermined effect is executed in a state where the active display is displayed in a display mode with a lower jackpot expectation level, the lower the execution effect is in the second effect mode or the third effect mode. What is necessary is just to make it determine with a ratio (when an erasing effect is performed in a 1st effect aspect, it determines with a higher rate). The high ratio may be 100%, and the low ratio may be 0%. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  Note that a hold display change effect and an active display change effect may be executed. The hold display change effect is an example of the pre-reading notice effect, at least one of the first hold displays displayed in the first hold display area 032AK3, or the second display displayed in the second hold display area 032AK4. This is an effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display corresponding to the hold display by changing the display mode of at least one of the hold displays. In addition, when the display mode of the hold display changes in the hold display change effect, the hold display after the change is changed to the active display corresponding to the variable display that is started based on the deletion (digestion) of the hold display. The display mode may be taken over (the active display is displayed in the same display mode as the hold display after the change). The active display change effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display corresponding to the active display by changing the display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area 032AK1. .

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern related to the feature portion 032AK includes a variation pattern in which the erasure effect is executed in the first effect mode, a variation pattern in which the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode, and the erasure effect. The pattern executed in the third effect mode is included, and the CPU 103 has been described as determining the effect mode of the erasure effect by determining the change pattern in the change pattern setting process. However, this is only an example, and the effect control CPU 120 may determine the effect mode of the delete effect instead of the CPU 103. Specifically, as a variation pattern type, a big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and the variable display result is “big hit”, and a lost symbol is temporarily stopped and the variable display result is The second variation pattern type to be “losing” and the third variation pattern type in which the lossy symbol is temporarily stopped and the display result of the variable display is “big hit” are set. When the type of variation pattern determined by the CPU 103 in the setting process is the first variation pattern type, the effect mode of the erasure effect is determined as the first effect mode, and the determined variation pattern type is the second variation pattern. In the case of the type, the effect mode of the erasing effect is determined to be the first effect mode or the third effect mode, and the determined variation pattern type is the third variation pattern type. In some cases, it may be a representation embodiment of the erasing effect to determine a second representation embodiment. According to such a configuration, the control load on the CPU 103 can be reduced.

  In the said embodiment, the effect which moves the said active display to the position superimposed on the base image 032AK2 displayed in the 2nd aspect which is the effect using the said active display as the display aspect of an active display is performed. As described above, the specific mode (the display mode in which the active display is displayed superimposed on the base image 032AK2 of the second mode) is described. However, this is only an example, and the display mode of the active display may be changed to a specific mode without performing an effect using the active display. For example, the display mode of the active display is changed to a display mode that does not change before the predetermined notification as the specific mode is executed without moving the active display (for example, a round solid gold display). May be. In this case, the display mode of the active display is changed to the specific mode at the same or substantially the same timing as when the active display is deleted when the deletion effect is executed in the first effect mode as the normal mode. Change it.

  In the above embodiment, the pedestal image 032AK2 has been described as being displayed in the active display area 032AK1 as the specific image related to the active display area 032AK1 that is the display area of the active display as the corresponding display. However, this is only an example, and the pedestal image 032AK2 may not be displayed in the active display area 032AK1, or an effect image different from the pedestal image 032AK2 may be displayed as a specific image in the active display area 032AK1. Good.

  Note that the erasing effects shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8 are merely examples, and the erasing effects are executed according to any rendering mode in which the relief success or relief failure effects are executed in the erasing effects. can do. For example, as a specific image related to the active display area 032AK1 which is a display area of active display as a corresponding display, a cylinder image representing a fireworks launch cylinder is displayed, and as a turning effect, the active display is displayed inside the cylinder image. At the same time, an effect that the display mode of the cylinder image is changed to a display mode representing a state in which smoke is emitted from the launch cylinder may be executed. In this case, as the relief success effect, an effect that is erased by launching the active display inside the cylinder image as fireworks is executed, while as the relief failure effect, the active display inside the cylinder image is fireworks. It is sufficient to execute an effect that is erased without being launched.

  In the above embodiment, when the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the active display is erased when the display mode of the active display is executed in the first effect mode. It has been described that the change to the specific mode is started by starting the turning effect at the same timing as the timing to be performed. However, this is only an example, and when the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the timing at which the display mode of the active display starts changing to the specific mode and the erase effect is the first. The timing at which the active display is erased when executed in the production mode may be different from each other within a range in which the player can recognize that these timings are the same. That is, when the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the timing at which the display mode of the active display starts changing to the specific mode, and the erase effect is executed in the first effect mode. In this case, the timing at which the active display is erased may be substantially the same.

  In the above embodiment, in the specific period in which the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, the losing symbol temporarily displayed by the predetermined notification is displayed in a translucent manner. Thus, it has been described that the visibility of the lost symbol is reduced as compared with a period other than the specific period. However, this is only an example, and the visibility of the lost symbol can be reduced by an arbitrary method in a specific period. For example, in a specific period, the brightness of the background of the losing pattern is reduced compared to the brightness of the background of the losing pattern in the period other than the specific period (the background of the losing pattern is darker than the background of the losing pattern in the period other than the specific period. By doing so, the visibility of the lost symbol may be reduced as compared to a period other than the specific period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given on the assumption that the reach effect and the temporary stop display of the lost symbol are executed as the predetermined notification for notifying that the control state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state in the variable display. However, this is only an example, and an arbitrary effect can be executed as the predetermined notification. For example, as an effect form of the reach effect of super reach, a jackpot effect aspect (for example, after the effect that the hero character and the enemy character perform a battle) suggesting (notifying) that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state is executed. For example, an effect in which an effect of winning the enemy character is executed) and a lost effect mode that suggests (notifies) that the game is not controlled in the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect in which the hero character and the enemy character battle each other is executed) After that, a reach effect in which an effect that the hero character is defeated by an enemy character is executed, and a reach effect of super reach may be executed by the lose effect as a predetermined notification.

  When the erasure effect is executed in the second effect mode or the third effect mode, in the reach effect executed by the predetermined notification, the rescue success effect or the repair failure effect is executed after the reach effect ends. You may make it perform the production which suggests (notifies | reports). According to such a configuration, the player can have a sense of expectation for the development of the subsequent game even when the predetermined notification for notifying that it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display is executed. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment interest.

  In addition, when the active display is erased based on the fact that the erase effect is executed in the second effect mode, in the rescue success effect executed in the erase effect, the variable display corresponding to the active display is controlled. An effect of suggesting (notifying) the type of jackpot of the big jackpot gaming state may be executed. Specifically, a display mode corresponding to each jackpot type is provided as a display mode of the pedestal image 032AK2, and the active display is erased in the rescue success effect, and the display mode of the pedestal image 032AK2 is changed to the second mode (swing effect). The display mode is changed from the display mode in the state where is executed) to the third mode (the display mode in the state where the successful relief effect is being executed), and then controlled from the third mode in the variable display corresponding to the active display. It is only necessary to suggest the jackpot type by executing an effect of changing to a display mode corresponding to the jackpot type of the big jackpot gaming state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the erasure effect of the second effect mode and improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, when the erasing effect is executed in the second effect mode, in the variable display executed after the erasing effect is ended, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display mode becomes the reach mode. It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  Each configuration related to the feature part 032AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature part. 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.

(Explanation of Means Related to Feature 032AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature 032AK is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Corresponding display means (for example, FIG. 8-1, FIG. 8-7, etc.) capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display;
After a predetermined notification (for example, a reach effect, a temporary stop display of a lost symbol, etc.) for notifying that the variable state is not controlled to the advantageous state is executed, an erasing effect for deleting the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display can be executed. Erasing effect means (for example, FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-3, FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-8, etc.)
With
The erasing effect is executed in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, etc.) (for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3). , FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-8, etc.),
The plurality of types of effect modes are deleted after the display mode of the corresponding display changes to a specific mode (for example, FIG. 8-7 (F)) that does not change before the predetermined notification is executed. Special erasure mode (for example, the second effect mode) (for example, FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-3, FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-8, etc.)
When the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, it is notified that the advantageous state is controlled in the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display erased by the erasing effect (for example, FIG. 8-2). Fig.8-3, Fig.8-8 etc.),
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1) related to the characteristic part 032AK,
The plurality of types of production modes include a normal mode (for example, the first production mode) different from the special erasing mode,
When the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, the display mode of the corresponding display is the same or substantially the same as the timing at which the corresponding display is deleted when the erasing effect is executed in the normal mode. To start changing to the specific mode (for example, FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-7, etc.),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, when the erasure effect is executed in the special erasure mode, the player is made to recognize that the erasure effect is being executed in a mode different from the normal mode, and the player is Attention can be paid to the erase effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2) related to the feature part 032AK,
When a specific effect (for example, super reach effect A, super reach effect B, etc.) is executed in the predetermined notification, the erasure effect is executed in the special erasure mode (for example, FIG. 8-3),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, even if the specific effect is executed in the predetermined notification that notifies that the control is not performed in the advantageous state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the subsequent game development. .

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3) related to the feature part 032AK,
When the predetermined notification is executed in a state where the corresponding display is displayed in the specific display mode, the deletion effect is executed in the special deletion mode.
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, in the state where the corresponding display is displayed in the specific display mode, even if the predetermined notification for notifying that the advantageous display is not controlled is executed, It can give a sense of expectation to the development of the game.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4) related to the feature part 032AK,
When the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, in the erasing effect, an effect is performed in which the corresponding display acts on a specific image (for example, the base image 032AK2) related to the display area where the corresponding display is displayed. (For example, FIG. 8-7 (F)),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, an unexpected feeling can be given to the player by an effect in which the corresponding display and the specific image related to the display area where the corresponding display is displayed are linked.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5) according to the feature part 032AK,
When a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display, it can be controlled to the advantageous state,
The predetermined notification includes an effect of temporarily stopping and displaying a non-specific display result (for example, a lost symbol or the like) different from the specific display result as a display result of variable display (for example, FIGS. 8-2 and 8-7).
In the specific period in which the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, the visibility of the non-specific display result is reduced as compared to a period other than the specific period (for example, FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8). Such),
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

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

  The gaming machine frame 112IW003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like of the game hall into the lock and unlocking it. The 112IW003a cannot be opened.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, 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 “lost”. A loss variation pattern determination table used when predetermined is prepared in advance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the RAM clear flag is off (step 120AKSA19; No), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 112IWS024) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as step S6. Do. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production | presentation control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power failure to the production | presentation control board 12 by the process similar to step S7 (step 112IWS023).

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

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 9-11 is explanatory drawing which shows the process performed at the time of power activation. In this feature 112IW, as shown in FIGS. 9-11, when the setting key 112IW051 is on when the power is turned on (and the output signal from the door opening sensor 112IW090 is on), the clear switch is on. If so, setting change processing (steps 120AKSA08 to 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed, and if the clear switch is off, setting confirmation processing (steps 120AKSA08, 120AKSA13, etc.) is executed. If the setting key 112IW051 is off when the power is turned on, the initialization process (step 120AKSA20) is executed if the clear switch is on, and the recovery process (step 112IWS024) is executed if the clear switch is off. Executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can execute variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Corresponding display means capable of displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display;
An erasing effect means capable of executing an erasing effect for erasing the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display after a predetermined notification for notifying that the advantageous state is not controlled in the variable display is executed;
With
The erasure effect is executed in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes,
The plurality of types of presentation modes include a special erasing mode in which the corresponding display is erased after the display mode of the corresponding display changes to a specific mode that does not change before the predetermined notification is executed,
When the erasing effect is executed in the special erasing mode, it is notified that the advantageous state is controlled in the variable display corresponding to the corresponding display erased by the erasing effect,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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