JP2019205703A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing attractiveness of a game in a performance for changing an image using a special image.SOLUTION: After execution of an SP ready-to-win performance, a special image for showing a background of a shift destination is displayed when a second background is changed to a first background. The special image is constituted of a plurality of kinds of suggestive images for showing a shift destination after completion of the SP ready-to-win performance. By such a configuration, a player is allowed to pay attention to which performance is executed after completion of the suggestive performances by displaying the special image constituted of the plurality of kinds of suggestive images, thus enhancing attractiveness of a game in a performance for changing an image using the special image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11- 2

Description

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

  Conventionally, there has been a case of switching to a normal background after displaying an eye-catching image as a special image when a loss occurs in a highly anticipated reach production (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-202318, A

  However, in Patent Document 1, there is only room for improving eye-catching images with a lack of game characteristics because it is only an effect of displaying an eye-catching image that attracts the player's eye as a special image as a delimiter for the effect of switching images. .

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the interest of a game in the effect of switching images using special images.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Image display means capable of displaying a predetermined image (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5);
A second image different from the first image (for example, a second background image displayed with SP reach, for example) from any one of a plurality of first images (for example, a first background image as a normal background). ) With suggestion effect means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, SP reach effect) suggesting the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state by switching to
The image display means can display a special image when the suggestion effect is executed and then switched from the second image to the first image (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the SP reach effect). , A special image indicating the background of the transition destination is displayed when switching from the second background on which the display result is displayed to the first background),
The special image is composed of a plurality of types of suggestion images that suggest an effect that can be executed at least after the suggestion effect ends (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-2 (B) and (E), the special image). Is composed of a plurality of types of suggestion images indicating the transition destination after the end of the SP reach production).

  According to such a configuration, by displaying a special image composed of a plurality of types of suggestion images, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what kind of effect is executed after the end of the suggestion effect, The interest of the game in the effect of switching images using images can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
After the special image is displayed, the suggestion image (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-2 (C) and (F) is zoomed) that suggests switching to one of a plurality of types of the suggestion images. It further includes switching suggestion effecting means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a switching suggestion effect that suggests that the image is switched by being increased.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the plurality of types of suggestion images is switched, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
After performing the suggestion effect and suggesting that it is not controlled to the advantageous state, the specific effect (FIGS. 11-2 (A), (E) to (H)) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled. As shown in the figure, it is further provided with specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a resurrection effect that suggests being controlled to the big hit gaming state after suggesting that it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. ,
The suggestion image includes a plurality of types of images with different ratios indicating that the specific effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11C, the suggestion image has a degree of expectation that the revival effect is executed). Including different second suggestion images and third suggestion images).

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion image includes a plurality of types of images with different ratios that suggest that the specific effect is executed, the player can be more focused on the suggestion image.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The second image is provided in a plurality of types, and the special image that is different depending on the type of the second image to be displayed is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. , There are a background for enemy character A, a background for enemy character B, and a background for enemy character C, and the type of suggestion image displayed as a special image differs depending on the type of the second background image).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the effect of switching the image using the special image by displaying the special image corresponding to the type of the second image.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
It further comprises a setting means (for example, CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
The suggestion image includes an image that suggests the set value (for example, as shown in the modification, the suggestion image includes an image that suggests the set value).

  According to such a configuration, since the setting value is suggested by the suggestion image, the player can be more focused on the suggestion image.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
Depending on the set value, the ratio of the first image to be switched from the second image is different (for example, as shown in the modification, any first image from the second background image is changed according to the set value). The ratio of switching to the background image is different).

  According to such a configuration, the set value can be estimated by switching images, and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot type in a special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st holding | maintenance display and a 2nd holding | maintenance display. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every jackpot type in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit A), (B) is the explanatory drawing which shows the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (for big hit B, big hit C), (C) FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a display monitor, (C) is explanatory drawing of the display content. It is a time chart which shows the display time of the item displayed on a display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is a flowchart which shows a game control main process. (A) is a flowchart which shows RAM clear processing, (B) is the schematic of RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a figure which shows the display mode of the display monitor at the time of a cold start, (B) shows the display mode of the display monitor at the time of resetting from the power failure during the occurrence of a set value error or setting change FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus in execution of a setting change process, a hold display apparatus, a right-handed lamp, and a round indicator, It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display apparatus at the time of recovering from the power failure during the setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop start process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a flowchart which shows the game stop end process in the characteristic part 10F. It is a figure which illustrates the presentation control command in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the production control main process in the characteristic part 40F. It is a flowchart which shows the sub side game stop process in the characteristic part 40F. It is a timing chart which shows the production pattern at the time of the revival production in characteristic section 72F. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in the characteristic part 72F. It is a figure which shows the various tables of effect determination in the characteristic part 72F. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation setting process in the characteristic part 72F.

(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 figure game or the second special figure game,
The decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, vertical 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 big prize opening door opens the big winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. 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 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, the opening mode of the grand prize opening (
A plurality of types of rounds and open upper limit periods) and game states after the jackpot game state (a normal state, a short time state, a probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set accordingly. 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 almost no 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 May be performed by turning on / off the light, or operating the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, 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 failure), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as the status of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using 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 S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and 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 in 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 performing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control is, for example, the RAM 12
Depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in No. 2, one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  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 hitting effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content are executed. 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 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing in a storage device. Further, 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 207SG of this embodiment)
Next, the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a game board (gauge) constituting a game board surface. Board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 207SG003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device. In addition, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 has a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window between a door opening position where the front side of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opens around the left side and a door closing position where the front surface is closed. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a so that the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed.

  In addition, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and players other than the store clerk can open the gaming machine frame 207SG003 and the glass. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The substrate case 207SG201 is provided with a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is disposed on the upper part of the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is disposed on the front surface when the main substrate 11 is visually recognized in the substrate case 207SG201. Since the main board 11 is not visible when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened. It is the front when visually recognizing and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made common.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, each of the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is 1, only the LED at the left end is lit, and the second from the left as the number of reserved memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left turn on sequentially. Each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold indicator corresponding to the variable display is changed in a predetermined shift direction (feature of the present embodiment) in accordance with the decrease (consumption) of the hold memory. In part 207SG, the light is turned off in the left direction.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8-8 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature section 207SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is established.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8-10 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variation display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach lose variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

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

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

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

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

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 8-10, although the variation content (effect content) is previously determined for every variation pattern, this invention is shown to this. The present invention is not limited, and the variation content (effect content) may be different even for the same variation pattern according to the set value that has been set. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, if the set value is 1, the variation pattern is a normal reach loss, and if the set value is 2, the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed. If the set value is 3 as a variation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach loss, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times and the change pattern becomes super reach loss ...

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13 and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a 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. 8-11 (A), a display result determination table (setting value 2) shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), and FIG. -11 (C) display result determination table (set value 3), display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), and display result determination table (set value 4) shown in FIG. 8-12 (B). Set value 5), display result determination table (set value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), FIG. B) Big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in B), big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit variation pattern determination table, loss variation pattern determination table, general diagram display result determination table (not shown), general diagram Variation pattern determination Buru is included (not shown) and the like.

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

  FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to the respective set values. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the feature section 207SG of the present embodiment, the common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a total of six set values 1 to 6 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine The set value that can be set to 1 may be 5 or less, or 7 or more.

  8-13 (A) and FIG. 8-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. It is. Among these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when doing. Further, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Table.

  The big hit type determination table is one of the big hit types A to C based on the random number for determining the hit type (MR2) when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, determination values shown in FIG. 8-13 are assigned to each jackpot.

  Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as a non-probability variable big hit) in which only the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state is finished and shifts to a low probability high base state, A big hit B and big hit C (also called a probable big hit) are set in which high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the process is completed and the state shifts to a high-accuracy high-base state.

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

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

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

  In the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment, three types of big hit A to big hit C are illustrated as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is 2 You may provide below the kind or four or more kinds.

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

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

  In the feature 207SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is: You may determine using MR1 which is a random value for special figure display result determination.

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

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gameability itself does not change, but the present invention However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming property may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, when the set value set 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 setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the big hit probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball is provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 during the big hit game. The game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to be a probable change state based on passing the game, while the game balls having different proportions of the game balls passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game according to the fluctuation figure (so-called V If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the big hit probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is in the high base (during short-time control). Specially variable ball A predetermined switch provided in the sphere device 7 may be a game of (so-called one two-kind mixed type) which controls the jackpot gaming state based on passing. Furthermore, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the gameability is the same, but the big hit probability or There may be provided a setting (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6) with a small number of winning balls that can be acquired during the big hit game while the small hit probability is high. .

  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-described example, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is used as an effect switch (every game ball passes a predetermined area). Used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a gaming switch (the game state is changed based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch) It may be used as a switch for controlling to the big hit gaming state.

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), as the big hit variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when the big hit type is big hit A (big hit A And a big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit B and big hit C) that are used when the big hit type is for big hit B and big hit C are prepared in advance. A) and the big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B and big hit C), the variation pattern for normal reach big hit (PB1-1)
), A variation pattern per variation of the super reach α (PB1-2) and a variation pattern per variation of the super reach β (PB1-3). Are assigned as judgment values.

  Thus, when the big hit A is won in the special figure game, the ratio that determines the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit is the ratio that determines the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit Higher and lower in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when the big hit B or big hit C is won in the special figure game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) for the super reach β big hit determines the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for the super reach α big hit. It is higher than the ratio and decreases in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

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

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, a predetermined random value out of a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern of the variation pattern (PC1-1) for small hits is a determination value. Assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, the MR3 determination value range of 0 to 997 is used when the set value is any one of 1 to 6. Of these, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the small hit variation pattern in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the small hit variation pattern. You may determine the small fluctuation pattern with the setting value 1-6 from a several fluctuation pattern in a different ratio.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the variation pattern determination table for losing is used for losing used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less in a low base state in which the gaming state is not subjected to the time reduction control. Fluctuation pattern determination table A, loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4 in the low base state, and total number of reserved memories 5 to 8 in the low base state A loss variation pattern determination table C to be used in some cases and a loss variation pattern determination table D to be used in a case where the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for losing, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), the normal reach losing variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α losing variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss within a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, as shown in FIG.

Thus, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for loss, the ratio for determining the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is higher than the ratio for determining the super-reach fluctuation pattern, and the ratio for determining the normal reach fluctuation pattern. Are set so as to decrease in the order of setting values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for losing, regardless of the variation pattern determination table, among the determination values, 701 to 900 are the variation pattern of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 are the variation pattern of the super reach β loss. If the fluctuation pattern is assigned to each fluctuation pattern, that is, if the fluctuation display result is lost, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is determined by a common determination ratio regardless of the set value. It is possible to prevent the presentation effect from deteriorating due to the fact that the variable display by is not executed.

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

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is lost, the determination example of the determination pattern of the super reach variation pattern is the same regardless of the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is lost, the determination ratios of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach are the same regardless of the set value. Alternatively, only the determination ratio of the variation pattern of non-reach and normal reach may be the same.

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

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

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is lost, the non-reach and normal reach variation pattern determination ratios differ depending on the set value that is set. Depending on the set value, there may be one or more undecided variation patterns among the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. In other words, the fact that the determination ratio of the variation pattern varies depending on the set value is that any variation pattern is not determined (the determination proportion is 0%) or a specific variation pattern is 100%. It is also included to determine at a rate of

Note that the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach loss variation more than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter variation time (see FIG. 8-10). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 8-16 (A)-FIG. 8-16 (C), it fluctuates using the variation pattern determination table for loss which changes according to the total number of pending storage. Although the form which determines a pattern is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The number of holding | maintenance memory | storage in the special symbol of a fluctuation | variation object (For example, when performing the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special symbol, it is 1st. The variation pattern may be determined by using a variation pattern determination table for losing that differs depending on the number of special symbols held and the variation display of the second special symbol.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for each loss in the feature part 207SG of the present embodiment, even if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any numerical value of 1 to 6, the variation pattern of the super reach loss The ranges of random number values assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) are the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the fluctuation display is actually executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss (the fluctuation pattern of the super reach loss) (Appearance rate) varies depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the mode in which the change display is executed in the change pattern of the super reach lose according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this. Considering the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the change display shows the change in the super reach loss. It may be executed in a pattern.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8A may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

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

The first special figure holding storage unit is a special figure that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. Hold data of a game (a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. The random number value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern extraction extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the This is stored until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (second start prize) that has not yet started even though a game ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern extraction extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the The number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the game control main process in the characteristic part 207SG of this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial setting is performed (207SGSa002). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). When the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or when the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017 and the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether a normal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be. And CPU103 transmits the command at the time of a recovery including a hot start notification command with respect to the production | presentation control board 12, assuming that the pachinko machine 1 recovered in the state before the power interruption (hot start), and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

In 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a state where the clear switch is operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SG
Sa017; Y) further determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

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

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

  Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a recovery command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by a cold start (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are set. Cold start notification is started by starting flashing (207SGSa024).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Note that the RAM 102 in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is assigned addresses (F000 to FXXX) for each storage area, as shown in FIG. Among these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the top of the RAM 102 will be described later. Temporary setting values are stored. Further, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). In other addresses (F003 and later), special figure hold memory, general figure hold memory, various counter values, various timers, various flags, and game information including error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored. . The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among areas where other information is stored. In addition, a value indicating the factory shipment state (for example, set value “0”) is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. Note that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in a state where the value indicating the factory shipment state is set at the top address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail. You may be prompted to restart the pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process by display on the display device 5 or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. As an example, the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 are set value change You may light in the aspect which is different at the time of the start of a process, and the time of the start of a setting value confirmation process.

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

  At this time, in the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIG. The display using the 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (the display of the base value shown in FIG. 8-17) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses different numbers of display copies when the set value changing process is executed at the time of activation and when the base value is displayed after the activation is completed.

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

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

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

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts setting value confirmation processing by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, display of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is terminated when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state.

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart illustrating the power interruption detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the setting value change process and the setting value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (207SGS081). If there is no power-off signal input (207SGS081; N), the process ends. If there is a power-off signal input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the setting value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. (207SGS082), the specified backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, check data used when restoring the backup data is created and stored in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), and then the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the embodiment, when the change of the set value or the confirmation of the set value is completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, the first movable body Depending on whether or not the initialization process is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed, a new first movable body initialization process and a second movable body initialization process are performed. Although the form which determines whether or not to execute was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process, It may be determined according to the operating distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like.

In the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display unit 207SG200, Although the round indicator 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are illustrated in a mode different from that in the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is informed of the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state. Is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold indicator 207S constituting the game information display unit 207SG200.
G025B, round indicator 207SG0131, right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. are displayed (lit or flashed) during the game if it is possible to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. There may be.

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 10F)
Next, the characteristic portion 10F will be described. The feature unit 10F is characterized in that a game stop start process and a game stop end process are added in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Game stop start process)
Next, the game stop start process in the characteristic portion 10F will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart illustrating a game stop start process in the feature unit 10F. First, in the game stop start process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the attacker release time timer is operating (10FS010). In 10FS010, if the attacker open time timer is operating (10FS010; Y), the active attacker open time timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process is terminated. If the attacker open time timer is not in operation (10FS010; N), it is determined whether the inter-round interval period timer is in operation (10FS011). In 10FS011, if the inter-round interval period timer is operating (10FS011; Y), the operating inter-round interval period timer is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. Is stopped, and based on the completion of the setting confirmation state, the timing of the valid period of the electric chew release time timer is restarted. In this way, the setting confirmation can be performed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged by the game progressing when the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is ready to enter in the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an effect control command in the feature section 40F in the present embodiment. In FIG. 10A, a part of the effect control commands are added to the list of effect control commands shown in FIG. The added commands are the command F1XXH and the command F2XXH. These commands are effect control commands indicating the contents of determination results at the time of winning such as jackpot type determination and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command F2XXH is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the determination results at the time of winning.

  Various production control commands shown in FIG. 10A are transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 at a predetermined timing by the CPU 103. Receiving the various effect control commands, the effect control CPU 120 executes various processes. A part of the various processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the effect control command will be described.

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

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

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

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

(Processing based on symbol designation command and variation type designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 performs a winning flash effect and a winning change effect on the basis of the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type designation command. The winning flash effect is an effect of causing a lamp provided around the first start opening to emit light when a start winning occurs. The effect control CPU 120 draws the winning flash effect based on the expected degree of jackpot based on the hold information by the symbol designation command or the variation type designation command. When the lottery is won, the lamps emit light in different modes depending on the degree of expectation. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 emits red light for those with a high expectation level for big hits, and emits white light for those with a low expectation level, and when the lottery shifts or the reach fluctuation does not involve reach, etc. In such a case, control is performed so that the lamp does not emit light. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound according to the degree of expectation together with the winning flash effect. Control may be performed so that sound is not output only by light emission.

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

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

  Next, the effect control main process executed in the feature section 40F will be described. FIG. 10B is a flowchart of the effect control main process in the feature section 40F. 10B, the same processes as those in FIG. In FIG. 10-2, the processes related to 207SGS413 to 207SGS415 and 207SGS417 to 207SGS424 in FIG.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a setting value change start notification command or a setting value check start notification command has been received (207SGS411). When the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting value changing state or the setting value checking state, the setting value is changed. A setting value related notification process is executed to execute notification that the operation is being performed (notification while the setting value is being changed) and notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notification that the setting value is being confirmed) (207SGS41).
2). In the setting value related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting change value is being updated and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

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

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

  FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the sub-side game stop process in the feature unit 40F executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(About the effect of the feature 40F)
As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if it receives the variation pattern designation command when controlled to the setting change state. Do not perform control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if it receives the variation pattern designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled in the setting change state, and thus the first variation start command and the second variation start command. Since the change start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, and even if the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. Since the change start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command, the production control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening open designation command. The control based on reception of the special winning opening open designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if it receives the special winning opening open designation command, the production controlling CPU 120 discards the special winning opening open designation command. The control based on reception of the special winning opening open designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first start winning port designation command and the second start winning port designation command while being controlled in the setting change state, the first start winning prize is received. Since the mouth designation command and the second start prize opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start prize opening designation command and the second start prize opening designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, even when the production control CPU 120 receives the first start winning port designation command and the second start winning port designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first start winning prize is received. Since the mouth designation command and the second start prize opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start prize opening designation command and the second start prize opening designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled to the setting change state, and therefore is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and variation type command. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent malfunctions of predetermined rendering means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designation command and the variation type command when being controlled to the setting confirmation state, and therefore is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and variation type command. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent malfunctions of predetermined rendering means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command as in 40FS021. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning. In addition, since the received command is discarded, no information remains, so even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is performed.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, based on the reception of the set value change start notification command, the setting for displaying an image for informing the setting change state is made, and the set value check start notification command is received. Based on the above, a setting is made to display an image for informing that the setting is being confirmed. In this way, it can be shown that the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like. It is possible to prevent the predetermined production means from malfunctioning.

  As indicated by 40FS020 in FIG. 10-3, control according to the test command is executed even when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled. In this way, even when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is being controlled, the operation of the predetermined rendering means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command can be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Explanation regarding feature 72F)
Next, the feature part 72F will be described. The feature part 72F has a feature in the effect of switching images. In the feature portion 72F, an effect of switching the background image displayed on the image display device 5 is executed as an effect of switching the image. Such an effect of switching images will be described below.

  FIG. 11A is a timing chart illustrating an effect pattern at the time of a rebirth effect in the feature portion 72F. The rebirth effect is an effect that is executed in such a manner that the content of the rebirth is restored by executing an effect that suggests that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state after suggesting that it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state once. Say. In the present embodiment, a battle effect in which characters confront each other may be executed. If the teammate character wins the battle effect, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. If you lose the battle production, the revival production may be executed later.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, in the effect pattern at the time of the revival effect, first, the variation of the decorative symbol is started. At the start of the variation of the decorative symbols, variable display is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R by the first background image indicating the normal gaming state. After that, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R stop at the same numerical symbol, and the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C continues to be variably displayed. Occur. The reach effect after the start of reach is executed by the first background image as the normal background. Thereafter, the background image is switched from the first background image to the second background image as the SP reach with a high expectation level for jackpots is developed. In the SP reach production, a battle production in which a teammate character and an enemy character fight is executed.

  In the effect pattern at the time of the revival effect, the effect that the ally character is defeated by the battle effect is executed, and the symbol combination of the outlier symbols is displayed. Thereafter, the effect of switching the background from the second background image is executed. At that time, a special image is once displayed on the screen. The special image is composed of a plurality of suggestion images that suggest the background of the transfer destination. After such a special image is displayed for a predetermined period, the switching suggestion effect is started. In the switching suggestion effect, a switching suggestion effect that zooms up to any one of the suggested images included in the special image is executed.

  By displaying one suggestion image zoomed up by the switch suggestion effect as a background image, the background image is switched from the second background image to the first background image. In the effect pattern at the time of the revival effect, the revival effect is started after the switched first background image is displayed for a predetermined period. By executing the revival effect, it is notified that the variable display executed this time is not out of date but a big hit. After that, the numerical symbol is stopped by the symbol combination resulting in the jackpot display result, and the fluctuation stops. In the pattern where the revival effect is not executed, one suggestion image zoomed up by the change suggestion effect is displayed as the background image, so that the background image is switched from the second background image to the first background image. The next variable display is started from the switched first background image.

  Next, an example of the effect of changing the design will be described. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an effect example in the feature portion 72F. In FIG. 11-2, a battle effect is produced in which reach occurs and the teammate character and enemy character fight, and as a result, the teammate character is defeated in the second background image as shown in FIG. 11-2 (A). The screen at the end of the production is displayed. As shown in FIG. 11-2 (A), at the end of the production of the second background image as the end timing of the battle production, the defeated teammate character 72F001 in the image display device 5 is displayed at the center of the screen. The winning enemy character may be displayed, or only the background image may be displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (A), “3” symbol is reached and “4” symbol is displayed at the center, indicating that the result is a display error. In the state of FIG. 11-2 (A), the numerical symbol is not completely stopped but is displayed in a shaking manner. A small symbol area 72F002 is provided at the lower right of the screen. A downward arrow in the small symbol area 72F002 indicates that variable display is being executed. After FIG. 11-2 (A), the effect which switches a background image is performed. 11-2 (B) to (D) show cases where the display result is out of the state of FIG. 11-2 (A), and FIGS. 11-2 (E) to (H) show cases where the big hit display result is obtained. Show.

In the case of a display error display result, as shown in FIG. 11B, the special image 72F003 is displayed when the effect of switching the background image is executed. The special image 72F003 includes four divided images configured to include a plurality of types of suggestion images. Among them, the upper right image is an image obtained by dimming and displaying the second background image before the transition. The other images are suggestion images that suggest the first background image of the transfer destination from the second background image in SP reach. The upper left image is a first suggestion image 72F004 composed of a forest image showing the background of the forest. The lower left image is a second suggestion image 72F005 composed of a town image showing the background of the town. The lower right image is a third suggestion image 72F006 made up of a stadium image showing the background of the stadium.

  From the state shown in FIG. 11B, a switching suggestion effect for zooming up any suggestion image among a plurality of types of suggestion images is executed. As shown in FIG. 11-2 (C), in the switching suggestion effect, the first suggestion image 72F004 composed of the forest image is zoomed up. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (D), the forest image 72F007 is enlarged and displayed on the full screen. Then, on the front surface of the forest image 72F007 as the first background image, the numerical symbol composed of the off-set combination is stopped. Also, in the small symbol area 72F002 at the lower right of the screen, the numerical symbol composed of the off-combination combination is stopped, and it is determined that the off-line display result is obtained.

  As in the case of the big hit display result from the state of FIG. 11-2 (A), the special image 72F003 as shown in FIG. The special image 72F003 in FIG. 11B is the same as the content displayed in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11-2 (F) from the state of FIG. 11-2 (E), the third suggestion image 72F006 composed of the stadium image is zoomed up. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (G), the stadium image 72F008 is enlarged and displayed on the full screen. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (H), the revival effect is executed from the stadium image 72F008 as the first background image, so that the big hit symbol is enlarged and displayed on the full screen. At this time, also in the small symbol area 72F002 at the lower right of the screen, the numerical symbol composed of the big hit combination is stopped, and it is determined that the big hit display result is obtained.

  Note that the upper right image in the special image 72F003 may be a suggestion image instead of the second background image before the transition. Further, there may be two types of suggestion images instead of three types, or four or more types. Further, when the special image includes a plurality of types of suggestion images, the suggestion image that is not selected by the switching suggestion effect may be included. Specifically, when four types of suggestion images are displayed, only one of the two types of suggestion images may be selected. In this way, display variations can be increased. Further, since the special image includes a plurality of types of suggestion images, it is possible to make the player interested in selecting the suggestion image sometime.

  Further, it is possible to execute an effect in which the background image is turned over and the stadium image 72F008 shown in FIG. 11-2 (G) is shifted to the forest image 72F007 from the state shown in FIG. 11-2 (C). Then, an effect pattern in which a revival effect is executed after that may be provided. In this way, the player can be focused on the switching suggestion effect.

  11-3 is a figure which shows the various tables of the effect determination in the characteristic part 72F. These tables are stored in the ROM 121. FIG. 11-3 (A) is a big hit battle effect determination table for determining the presence or absence of a battle effect executed as SP reach at the time of a big hit. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), at the time of big hit, the random value is assigned so that the ratio of executing the battle effect is 60% and the ratio of not executing the battle effect is 40%. Moreover, FIG. 11-3 (B) is a failure time battle effect determination table for determining whether or not there is a battle effect executed as SP reach at the time of loss. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), at the time of deviation, the random value is assigned so that the ratio of executing the battle effect is 40% and the ratio of not executing the battle effect is 60%. Due to such a relationship, the rate at which the battle effect is executed is higher at the time of big hit than at the time of loss.

FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating the second background image determination table at the time of big hit. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (C), at the time of big hit, the background for the enemy character A is 20%, the background for the enemy character B is 30%, and the background for the enemy character C is 50%. Random numbers are assigned so that FIG. 11D is a diagram illustrating the second background image determination table at the time of deviation. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (D), at the time of deviation, the background of the enemy character A is 50%, the background for the enemy character B is 30%, and the background for the enemy character C is 20%. Random numbers are assigned so that Due to such a relationship, the expectation level for the big hit increases in the order of the background for the enemy character A <the background for the enemy character B <the background for the enemy character C.

  FIG. 11-3 (E) is a diagram showing a big hit resurrection effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute a rebirth effect at the time of a big hit. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (E), at the time of a big hit, the random number values are assigned such that the ratio of executing the restoration effect is 60% and the ratio of not executing the restoration effect is 40%. Note that the ratio of not performing the revival effect at the time of the big hit may be set higher.

  FIG. 11-3 (F) is a table for determining the content of the switching suggestion effect at the time of big hit. Moreover, FIG. 11-3 (G) is a table for determining the content of the switching suggestion effect at the time of a loss. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (F), at the time of the big hit, the random value is assigned so that the second suggestion image is 20% and the third suggestion image is 80% as the content of the switching suggestion effect. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (G), at the time of deviation, random values are allocated so that the first suggestion image is 80% and the second suggestion image is 20% as the content of the switching suggestion effect. Yes.

  FIG. 11C is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the second background image and the suggestion image. As shown in FIG. 11-3 (H), the combination of the suggestion images displayed on the special image is determined by the type of the second background image corresponding to the enemy character to confront in the battle effect. In the background for the enemy character A, when a special image is displayed, a forest image is displayed as the first suggestion image, a town image is displayed as the second suggestion image, and a stadium image is displayed as the third suggestion image. In the background for the enemy character B, when the special image is displayed, the lake image is displayed as the first suggestion image, the sea image is displayed as the second suggestion image, and the stadium image is displayed as the third suggestion image. In the background for the enemy character C, when a special image is displayed, a school image is displayed as the first suggestion image, a shopping street image as the second suggestion image, and a stadium image as the third suggestion image.

  Here, according to the relationship of FIGS. 11-3 (F) to (H), the first suggestion image is not selected at the time of the big hit, and suggests a normal background selected at a higher rate than the second suggestion image at the time of loss. It is an image to be. Therefore, when the effect of switching the image from the second background image to the first suggestion image is executed, it cannot be expected since it is not controlled after the big hit. Also, the second suggestion image is an image that may be selected at the time of big hit or off. Therefore, although the selection ratio itself is low, when the image is switched from the second background image to the second suggestion image by switching the image, it can be expected that the big hit will be controlled after that although the degree of expectation is low. . The third suggestion image is an image that is selected only at the time of a big hit. Therefore, when the image is switched from the second background image to the third suggestion image, it is possible to have high expectation because it is determined that the jackpot is controlled.

In this way, when the switching suggestion effect is performed in which the image is switched to the second suggestion image or the third suggestion image, the revival effect may be executed, so that the subsequent development can be expected. . If the execution of the resurrection effect is not determined at the time of the big hit, the teammate character wins the enemy character in the battle effect, and the numerical symbols that are the result of the big hit display are arranged as they are. Further, it may be determined to be the first suggestion image at the time of big hit, or may be determined to be the third suggestion image at the time of losing. Also, the second suggestion image is not determined, the shift is determined when the first suggestion image is switched in the switching suggestion effect, and the big hit is determined when the third suggestion image is switched. It may be. In addition, each suggestion image may be determined by lottery instead of being determined corresponding to the second background image.

  FIG. 11-4 is a flowchart illustrating the effect setting process in the feature portion 72F. The effect setting process is a process executed in the variable display start setting process (S171) of FIG. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display executed this time is a super reach variation pattern (72FS001). Whether or not it is a super reach variation pattern may be confirmed by a command indicating the received variation pattern. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is not the super reach variation pattern (72FS001; N), the process proceeds to the process of 72FS009.

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (72FS001), it determines whether the display result of the current variable display is a big hit (72FS002). Whether or not it is a big hit may be confirmed by a command indicating the received display result. When it is determined that the display result is a big hit (72FS002; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the battle effect based on the big hit battle effect determination table of FIG. 11-3 (A) (72FS003). ). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the battle effect (72FS004).

  When it is determined that the battle effect is not to be executed (72FS004; N), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 72FS009. When it is determined that the battle effect is to be executed (72FS004; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the second background image based on the big hit second background image determination table of FIG. 11-3 (C) (72FS005). ). Next, whether or not to execute the revival effect is determined by the jackpot revival effect determination table shown in FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the revival effect (72FS007).

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the revival effect (72FS007; N), the process proceeds to the process of 72FS009. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the resurrection effect (72FS007; Y), the content of the switching suggestion effect is determined according to the jackpot switching suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 11-3 (F) (72FS008). . Next, the process proceeds to 72FS009.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the display result is out of date at 72FS002 (72FS002; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the battle effect is executed according to the off-balance battle effect determination table of FIG. Is determined (72FS011). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the battle effect (72FS012).

  When it is determined that the battle effect is not to be executed (72FS012; N), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to the process of 72FS009. When it is determined that the battle effect is to be executed (72FS012; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the second background image based on the second background image determination table at the time of failure in FIG. 11-3 (D) (72FS013). ). Next, the content of the switching suggestion effect is determined by the switch suggestion effect determination table at the time of failure shown in FIG. 11-3 (G) (72FS014). Next, the process proceeds to 72FS009.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets other effects in 72FS009. For example, the effect contents of other super reach variation patterns that do not execute the battle effect are set in the process of 72FS009. Next, it is set to execute various effects determined in the effect setting process (72FS010), and the process ends.

  Note that the order of processing in 72FS001 and 72FS0002 may be processing for executing a variation pattern determination after determining the big hit. Further, the order of other processes may be any order as long as similar results can be obtained. Further, the type of super reach to be executed may be determined according to the type of variation pattern. For example, in the case of a variation pattern in which a battle effect is executed, it may be determined that the battle effect is to be performed without executing the processes of 72FS003 and 72FS011 for determining whether or not the battle effect is executed. In this way, the reach that can be executed and the reach that cannot be executed may be determined by the variation pattern.

(Main effects of feature 72F)
As illustrated in FIG. 11A, the SP reach effect that switches from the first background image as the normal background to the second background image that is displayed with SP reach is a highly anticipated effect that is controlled by a big hit. After executing such an SP reach effect, a special image showing the transition destination background is displayed when switching from the second background on which the display result is displayed to the first background. And as shown to FIGS. 11-2 (B) and (E), a special image is comprised by the multiple types of suggestion image which shows the transfer destination after completion | finish of SP reach production. In this way, by displaying a special image composed of a plurality of types of suggestion images, it is possible to make the player pay attention to what kind of effect is executed after the end of the suggestion effect. The interest of the game in the effect of switching the used image can be improved.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a switching suggestion effect that suggests that the images are switched by zooming up the suggestion images as shown in FIGS. 11-2 (C) and (F). In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the plurality of types of suggestion images is switched, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIGS. 11-2 (A), (E) to (H), after suggesting that the game is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, a resurgence effect is executed to suggest that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. As shown in FIG. 11C, the suggestion image includes a second suggestion image and a third suggestion image having different degrees of expectation that the revival effect is executed. In this way, since the suggestion image includes a plurality of types of images having different ratios suggesting that the revival effect is executed, the player can be more focused on the suggestion image.

  As shown in FIG. 11-3 (H), the second background image includes an enemy character A background, an enemy character B background, and an enemy character C background, and is used as a special image according to the type of the second background image. Different types of suggested images are displayed. In this way, by displaying a special image corresponding to the type of the second background image, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the effect of switching the image using the special image.

(Variation of gaming machine according to feature 72F)
The characteristic portion 72F has been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 72F is demonstrated.

In the present embodiment, the suggestion image may include an image that suggests a setting value. For example, when a special image is displayed, if it is determined to display a suggestion image that suggests a set value, the whole set value or part of the suggestion image indicates what the current set value is An image may be displayed. In such a case, a predetermined character or background may be included in the suggestion image as an image suggesting the set value. Thereby, the display ratio of the display type displayed as the suggestion image differs according to the set value. In this way, since the setting value is suggested by the suggestion image, the player can be more focused on the suggestion image. The suggestion image that suggests the set value may be displayed when a predetermined lottery is won instead of being displayed every time.

  Further, the suggestion image that suggests the setting value may be an image that is a target of a switching effect for switching images or an image that is not a target. When suggesting a setting value, the current setting value may be suggested directly, an suggestion image suggesting only an odd setting value, an suggesting image suggesting only an even setting value, or a setting value of 4 or more A suggestion image that suggests a plurality of set values, such as a suggestion image that suggests a setting value or a suggestion image that negates the setting value 1, may be displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of switching from the second background image to which of the first background images may be changed according to the current set value. For example, the ratio that suggests a high setting (for example, setting values 4 to 6) may be higher when the image to be switched is the background image B than the background image A. In this way, the set value can be estimated by switching the images, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the present embodiment, an image that suggests switching of the gaming state may be displayed as the type of suggestion image included in the special image. For example, you may display the image which transfers to the look-ahead zone with high expectation in which a gaming state is controlled to a big hit gaming state in a suggestion image. The look-ahead zone is executed as a look-ahead notice indicating that the expectation degree of jackpot of the variable display to be targeted is high by changing the background image in the variable display until the variable display to be performed is performed. For example, when it is determined to enter the prefetch zone in the process of S161 in FIG. 7, it may be determined to display an image that shifts to the prefetch zone in the suggestion image.

  In the present embodiment, a suggestion image that suddenly suggests a probable big hit may be included as an image that suggests switching of the gaming state included in the special image. Here, after the end of the small hit where the gaming state does not change before and after the winning and the sudden probability changing big hit which controls the gaming state to the probable state by opening the special variable winning ball device 7 by the same opening pattern as the small hit Is controlled to a latent state in which it is impossible to specify whether the state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state by executing a common effect. In such a latent state, it may be suggested that the probability image is controlled by the suggestion image. Further, it may be suggested that the small hit is controlled (the game state is normal). Moreover, you may make it display the suggestion image which suggests that it will be in a latent state as prefetching advance notice.

  In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the background of SP reach is switched to the normal background as an effect of switching from the second background image to the first background image. However, the effect of switching the background may be an effect executed by reach such as normal reach other than SP reach, or an effect executed during continuous effect executed in a plurality of continuous variable displays. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect that switches the image from the first background image to the second background image is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state. However, the suggestion effect may be an effect that does not suggest the degree of expectation controlled in the gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of suggestion images displayed on the special image have the same display size as shown in FIG. 11-2. However, the size of the suggestion image included in the special image may be different in display size and shape. Moreover, when the first suggestion image to the third suggestion image having different expectation levels controlled to the advantageous state are displayed, the display positions may be different.

  In the present embodiment, the effect of zooming up the suggestion image is executed as the switching suggestion effect. However, an effect of another aspect may be executed as the switching suggestion effect. For example, after a plurality of suggestion images are displayed as special images, an effect may be executed in which one suggestion image is finally selected by adding “x” to the suggestion images that are not switched. In addition, when a plurality of suggestion images are displayed as special images, an effect of operating a button as an operation unit may be executed, and an effect that a player may select one suggestion image by button operation may be executed. .

  In the present embodiment, the case where the type of the suggestion image displayed as the special image differs depending on the type of the second background image is shown, but the suggestion displayed as the special image regardless of the type of the second background image. The type of image may be the same.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the embodiment described above is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and the player operates the operation lever. If a combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the player's stop button operation and the symbols are stopped, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It may be applied to a slot machine. For example, in the case where the characteristic portion 72F is applied to such a slot machine, an effect in which the background is switched at the start of the next game after the battle effect is finished may be executed. In this case, when a rebirth effect is executed, a bonus or AT that is advantageous to the player may be determined. In addition, during the game in which the result of defeat has been obtained in the battle effect, an effect of switching the background or a resurrection effect may be executed. Further, before the execution of the effect of switching the background, an effect may be executed that asks whether or not to execute the revival effect by operating a button.

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Image display means capable of displaying a predetermined image;
Suggestion effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state by switching from any one of the first images provided in a plurality of types to a second image different from the first image. And
The image display means can display a special image when switching from the second image to the first image after executing the suggestion effect,
The special image is a gaming machine configured with a plurality of types of suggestion images that suggest an effect that can be executed at least after the suggestion effect ends.

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