JP2020036697A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To diversify presentations and thereby to improve amusement of games.SOLUTION: After an operation presentation that is to become a notice presentation or a value notification presentation has been performed, an operation presentation that is to become a setting suggestion presentation becomes possible to be performed. At a presentation performance line 60AKD8 at which the setting suggestion presentation is to be started, a presentation image corresponding to the setting suggestion presentation is displayed and a motion of a player such as a pressing down operation to a push button is promoted. At a presentation performance line 60AKD9 at which the pressing down operation to the push button is detected, as a setting suggestion presentation with a setting suggestion pattern, a presentation image showing a corresponding character is displayed and thereby the player becomes possible to recognize an advantageous degree. Also, in the setting suggestion presentation at the second time, such as at presentation performance lines 60AKD10 and 60AKD11, as the setting suggestion presentation with the setting suggestion pattern, a presentation image showing a corresponding character is displayed and thereby the player becomes possible to recognize an advantageous degree.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

  As an effect performed by a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, an operation effect according to operation detection, and a notification effect for notifying the number of executions of the operation effect, a pattern in which the operation effect can be executed only during execution of the variable display And a pattern in which the operation effect can be executed even after the occurrence of the big hit is selected and executed (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP-A-2006-202779 JP 2017-80067 A

  The techniques described in Patent Literatures 1 and 2 only allow notification of an advantageous state such as a big hit, and there is room for improvement in diversification of effects.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of diversifying effects and improving amusement of gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to a player, A setting means (for example, a CPU 103 that executes a setting value changing process of FIGS. 8 to 13) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, a value from 1 to 6 or the like) among a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for a player. And the like, and operation effect execution means (for example, step 60AKS045 shown in FIG. 9-8) capable of executing an operation effect (for example, a notice effect, a value notification effect, a setting suggestion effect, etc.) based on the detection of the player's operation. 60AKS051 and 60AKS053, the effect control CPU 120 and the like), and a notification effect for performing a notification corresponding to the number of executions of the operation effect (for example, a number notification effect) And the like, for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step 60AKS043 shown in FIG. 9-8, etc., and the execution pattern of the operation effect by the operation effect execution means includes a notification. A first execution pattern (for example, when the variable display result is not "big hit" or when the determination result of the number of setting suggestions is 0) to execute the operation effect of the number of executions indicated in the effect within a predetermined period; A second execution pattern (for example, when the variable display result is “executable”, the operation effect is performed less than the number of executions indicated in the effect within the predetermined period and the operation effect of the remaining number of executions is performed after the predetermined period elapses). And the result of determination of the number of setting suggestions is other than 0), and the operation effect execution means executes the operation effect to be executed after the predetermined period has elapsed. It can be performed by differential representation embodiment performing implications for setting the setting means (for example, FIG. 9-5, FIG. 9-6, see Figure 9-9).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the effect and improve the entertainment interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, an advantage notifying means capable of notifying the control to the advantageous state during the predetermined period (for example, for effect control for executing the processing of step 60AKS049 shown in FIG. 9-8). CPU 120 or the like), wherein the action effect execution means is capable of executing the action effect of the suggested effect mode in a specific period after the predetermined period has elapsed, when the notification by the advantage notification means is performed. (For example, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" in the process of step 60AKS024 shown in FIG. 9B, a portion that executes the process of step 60AKS025).
In such a configuration, the effects can be diversified and the interest in the game can be improved so as to pay attention to the motion effects in the suggested effect mode.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above, as the advantageous state, a first advantageous state (for example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”) and a second advantageous state having an advantage higher than the first advantageous state. State (for example, when the jackpot type is “probable”) can be controlled to a plurality of advantageous states, and the operation effect execution means can be controlled to the second advantageous state by the advantage notification means. When the notification is performed, the operation effect of the suggested effect mode is executed in the specific period at a higher rate than when the notification that the first advantageous state is controlled by the advantageous notification unit is performed. It may be possible (see, for example, FIGS. 9-4).
In such a configuration, the effects can be diversified and the entertainment interest can be improved so as to expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (2) above, as the advantageous state, a first advantageous state (for example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable”) and a second advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage than the first advantageous state. State (for example, when the jackpot type is “probable”) can be controlled to a plurality of types of advantageous states, and the operation effect execution means is controlled to the first advantageous state by the advantage notification means. When the notification is performed, the operation effect of the suggested effect mode is executed in the specific period at a higher rate than when the notification that the second advantageous state is controlled by the advantage notification unit is performed. It may be possible (for example, the case where “non-probable change” and “probable change” of the jackpot type shown in FIG. 9-4 are exchanged).
In such a configuration, the effects can be diversified and the entertainment interest can be improved so as to expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

(5) In the gaming machine of (2) above, as the advantageous state, control is performed to a plurality of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, the jackpot type is any of “non-probable”, “probable”, etc.). It is possible, the operation effect execution means, only when notification that the advantage is controlled to the most advantageous state by the advantage notification means is performed, the operation effect of the suggested effect mode in the specific period, It may be executable (for example, see FIG. 9-4).
In such a configuration, the effects can be diversified and the entertainment interest can be improved so as to expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the operation effect execution means performs the operation effect in one of a plurality of modes as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode, after the elapse of the predetermined period. It can be executed a plurality of times in a later specified period (for example, when the number of setting suggestions shown in FIG. 9-4 is determined to be one of 2 to 4), and the action effect of the suggestion effect mode is included in the plurality of modes. (For example, effect control CPU 120 for determining the setting suggestion pattern at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-6 in the process of step 60 AKS027 shown in FIG. 9-2). May be provided.
In such a configuration, the effects can be diversified and the entertainment interest can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), the operation effect execution means performs the operation effect of the suggested effect mode at a first timing (for a specific period after the predetermined period has elapsed). For example, a set value that can be executed at a first timing (eg, execution timing of the first suggestion) and a second timing (eg, timing of execution of the second suggestion) that is later than the first timing, and has the highest advantage for the player May be executable at the second timing at a higher rate than at the first timing (for example, see FIGS. 9-4 and 9-6).
In such a configuration, the effects can be diversified and the interest in the game can be improved so as to pay attention to the motion effects in the suggested effect mode.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), the operation effect execution means may perform an operation effect for giving a notice of being controlled to the advantageous state during the predetermined period, by the suggestion effect. It may be executable according to an aspect.
In such a configuration, the effects can be diversified and the entertainment interest can be improved so as to pay attention to the operation effects for which a notice is given.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table concerning a characteristic part 048AK. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table concerning a characteristic part 048AK. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table concerning a characteristic part 048AK. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table concerning a characteristic part 048AK. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table concerning a characteristic part 048AK. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table concerning a characteristic part 048AK. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in the normal state or the time saving state concerning the characteristic part 048AK. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in the probable change state regarding the characteristic part 048AK. It is a figure which shows the numerical value range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in variable display of the 2nd special figure in the normal state or the time saving state concerning the characteristic part 048AK. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the big hit and the numerical range of the small hit in the variable display of the 2nd special figure in the probable change state regarding the characteristic part 048AK. It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing concerning feature part 048AK. (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clearing process relating to the feature part 048AK, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process regarding the characteristic part 048AK. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation process regarding the characteristic part 048AK. It is a figure showing a part of game control timer interruption processing concerning feature part 048AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of variable display start setting processing concerning feature part 60AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of operation effect deciding processing concerning feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of presence / absence of the operation effect concerning the characteristic part 60AK, and the number of times. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the setting suggestion frequency regarding the characteristic part 60AK. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the setting suggestion pattern concerning feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the setting suggestion pattern regarding the characteristic part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the value notification frequency regarding the characteristic part 60AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the production process in variable display concerning feature part 60AK. It is a figure which shows the execution period and execution timing of various effects concerning the characteristic part 60AK. It is a figure showing an example of execution of operation production concerning feature part 60AK. It is a figure showing an example of execution of operation production concerning feature part 60AK.

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  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". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  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), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. 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, up and down). Direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

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

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

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

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 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 device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special 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 special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening. Become.

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

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-mentioned configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming 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 according to the effect is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

  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 a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An 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 gaming area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. 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 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

  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 state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes a timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing of the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

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

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a big hit type with few prize balls, or a big hit type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved from the normal state, Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for the player.

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

  The time saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is in an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a positively changed 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 and enlivening the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described below. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern 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 symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state is ended, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on 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 is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative design variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As a prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from a normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map 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, a relay board 15 and the like 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 arranged 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-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game 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, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely 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 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the 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 to be 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 reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting port switches (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passage or the entry of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits 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 a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12 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 effect 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 big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, notification of an error, and notification of restoration of a power failure).

  The effect control board 12 includes 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.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and Determination, etc.). 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 (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, 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 effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 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 a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating a 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 for driving the movable body 32.

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

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

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

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

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of 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 a game control main process. 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether 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 an initial value in a 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 cut), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the process at the time of power supply stop, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are performed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (Step S4; No), an initialization process (Step S8) is executed.

  If 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 S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, 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 processing (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 restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 confirms that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. , A screen display for notification. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the 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, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, 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, big hit information (information indicating the number of occurrences of big hits) and start information (start information) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the ordinary symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the 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 to be transmitted 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 ends.

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

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

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each of the special symbol process processes (steps S110 to S120), 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 the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", or the big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (prior determination) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special figure game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Alternatively, the order in which game balls enter the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of winning (also referred to as winning order).

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting processing, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used by using a random number value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. 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.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed 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 change. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol fluctuation reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol fluctuation processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting 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 “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

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

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the display result being “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 opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

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

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied 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 sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an 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 confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, 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 input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  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 a command analysis process 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 out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control winning control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

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

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether to start variable display of a decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether a command for designating the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11 or the like. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed 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 wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Further, when the command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is not received, and when the reception waiting time of the command has elapsed, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is “losing”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the wait process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game 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 production process ends.

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls at the end of the small hit game 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 small hit end effect process ends.

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

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

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

  Although 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 a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the gaming media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

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

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form distributed by installing it in a storage device included in it. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 048AK)
Hereinafter, the characteristic portion 048AK according to the present embodiment will be described.

  Although the main substrate 11 in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment is not shown, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in a substrate case 207SG201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. It is mounted on the back of. Although not shown, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching a set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a set value change state in which the set value can be changed, and a jackpot described later in the set value change state. There is provided a setting changeover switch 207SG052 functioning as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a winning probability (a payout rate), and an opening sensor 207SG090 for detecting opening of a gaming machine frame. Note that the set value change state in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment is also a state (a set value confirmation state) in which a store clerk or the like of a game arcade can check the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The setting switch main body provided with a player-operable operation unit such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting switch 207SG052 is housed in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting switch 207SG052 are provided. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that the device can be operated 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, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine in a state where the gaming machine frame is closed. The operation is enabled by opening the gaming machine frame. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 requires operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like at the game arcade, so that only a store clerk having the setting key can operate the lock switch 207SG051. The lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch that can execute an ON / OFF switching operation to be described later with a setting key. Note that, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are illustrated as being separate keys, but these may be shared by one key.

  Although not shown, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged on the front of the board case 207SG201 when the main board 11 is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be viewed when the gaming machine frame is not opened, the front face when viewing the main board 11 refers to the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame opened. The front 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 common.

  Although not shown, 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 fourth display unit 207SG29D is composed of seven segments composed of seven segments that draw the character “8” and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fourth display unit 207SG29D can be turned on and off in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing them in a very short cycle.

  Although not shown, a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment is a big hit game during the big hit game. Display 207SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type), a right-handed lamp that lights in a game state in which a game ball such as a time-saving state (low-precision high base state) or a big hit game state is launched toward the right game area 207SG002R. A game information display unit 207SG200 in which a 207SG132, a probable change lamp 207SG133 that is lit when in the probable state, and a time reduction lamp 207SG134 that is lit in the time reduction state is provided is provided. The round display 207SG131 includes five segments (LEDs).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (winning rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in a special symbol normal process of a special symbol process process to be described later, a jackpot winning probability (a winning rate) is changed by using a display result determination table (winning probability) corresponding to a set value. . The set value is made up of six steps from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. In other words, the setting value is the largest value 6 which is the most disadvantageous value for the game arcade side, and the value which is more advantageous for the game arcade side as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Become. If the payout rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may be changed according to the set value, or the number of rounds in the jackpot game state may be changed according to the set value although the jackpot probability is constant. Is also good. The set value that has been set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a set value designation command.

  FIGS. 8A to 8B are explanatory diagrams illustrating display result determination tables corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result is set. In the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the display result determination table uses a separate display result determination table for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1346 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hit”, and Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1346 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”, and Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1383 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hit”, Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In addition, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 102 to 1383 are assigned to “big hit”, and from 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In addition, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1021 to 1429 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hit”, Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In addition, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 10210 to 1429 are assigned to “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, from 1020 to 1292 is “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1487 are assigned to “big hits”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, from 1020 to 1292 is “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1487 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 5 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1556 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hit”, Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 5) used when the set value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 in the normal state or the time saving state. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Also, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 1020 to 1556 are assigned to “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 6) used when the set value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In the case where the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", and from 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit". Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, from 1020 to 1346 “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In addition, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 1020 to 1674 are assigned to “big hit”, and from 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As described above, in each of the display result determination tables, when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high-precision state), a larger number of determination values than in the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) are set to “ It is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Accordingly, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the big hit game state with the "big hit" (characteristic of the present embodiment) In the unit 048AK, the setting value is 1/200 when the setting value is 1, 1/180 when the setting value is 2, 1/160 when the setting value is 3, and 1/140 when the setting value is 4, and the setting value. Is 1/120 when the value is 5, and 1/100 when the setting value is 6). In the normal state or the time-saving state (low-precision state), the special figure display result is set to the "big hit" and the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Then, the determined probability (in the characteristic part 048AK 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 1/260 when the set value is 3, When the value is 4, 1/240, when the set value is 5, Is 1/220, the set value is higher than 1/200) in the case of 6. That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state (high-accuracy state), the probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. Is determined, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-6, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probable change state to the big hit probability in the normal state and the time saving state according to each set value is respectively Different (for example, if the set value is 1, the multiplication of the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state with respect to the jackpot probability is 1.5 times; The magnification of the jackpot probability in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability change state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this. Constant all magnification jackpot probability in state (e.g., 5 times) may be set to.

  Further, in each first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit game state is the same value regardless of the game state and the set value. The determination values are assigned as follows. Specifically, FIG. 8A, FIG. 8B, FIG. 8C, FIG. As shown in A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state and the set value is determined. It is set to 1/200.

  On the other hand, in each second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hitting game state regardless of the game state or the set value is the first special figure. The determination values are assigned so as to have the same value different from the diagram display result determination table. Specifically, FIGS. 8-1 (B), 8-2 (B), 8-3 (B), 8-4 (B), 8-5 (B), and 8-6 ( As shown in B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value is determined. It is set to 1/100.

  In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the form in which the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and the probability of being determined to be controlled in the small hit game state regardless of the set value is the same probability is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining that the special figure display result is set to “small hit” and controlled to the small hitting game state may be made different according to the set value. Further, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the form in which the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hitting game state by setting the special figure display result to “small hit” according to the fluctuation special figure is different, is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and the game is controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the fluctuation special figure may be the same probability.

  Here, paying attention to the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to “big hit” or “small hit” in each display result determination table, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the first special figure display result determination table in the case, the range from 1024 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to a common numerical range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. .

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (the range from 1024 to 1237 is assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The setting value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. If only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "big hit" among the hit judgment values that can be taken, if the set value is 2 or more, the common The numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the numerical value range is assigned to “big hit”. Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range following the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value (big hit reference value) of the big hit determination value. Go.

  In the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 among the hit determination values is used to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. Are set in the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. Here, paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33094 in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the set value 6 (1020 to 1346), with 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-8, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the probable change state, the range of from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot.

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (the range from 102 to 1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of setting value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the probable change state, when the set value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535. While only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) among the hit determination values are assigned to the "big hit", if the set value is 2 or more, the large hit determination value is set to the common numerical value range. The numerical value in the range including the non-common numerical value range is assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases based on 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range following the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value (big hit reference value) of the big hit determination value. Go.

  In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value is the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Are set in the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Here, paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, among the hit judgment values from 102 to 1675 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 in a numerical range different from the big hit judgment value range (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6, with 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  As shown in FIG. 8-9, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of the hit determination value from 10210 to 1237 is set regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot.

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (the range from 1024 to 1237 is assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The setting value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. If only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "big hit" among the hit judgment values that can be taken, if the set value is 2 or more, the common The numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the numerical value range is assigned to “big hit”. Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range following the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value (big hit reference value) of the big hit determination value. Go.

  In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is used to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. Are set in the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. Here, paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, The hit determination value is set to 32767 to 33421 in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the setting value 6 (1020 to 1346), using 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the probable change state, the range of the hit determination value from 1020 to 1346 is determined regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot.

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (the range from 102 to 1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

  In other words, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 in the case where the game state is the probable change state, when the set value is 1, a possible value in the range of 0 to 65535 is obtained. Of the judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to “big hits”, while if the set value is 2 or more, the large hitting judgment values are not included in the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to “big hits”. Further, the non-common numerical value range increases based on 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range following the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value (big hit reference value) of the big hit determination value. Go.

  In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value is the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. The range of 32767 to 33421 is set as a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Here, paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, among the hit judgment values from 102 to 1675 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, The hit determination value is set to 32767 to 33421, using 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, in each of the display result determination tables, the hit determination value of 1020 is set as the reference regardless of the game state and the set value. The judgment value included in the common numerical value range or a continuous numerical value range consisting of the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range is set as the numerical value range of the big hit judgment value, and the hit judgment is made regardless of the gaming state and the set value. The variable display result is determined by using the determination value included in one continuous numerical value range (common numerical value range) with the value 32767 as a reference, as the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

  Further, in each of these display result determination tables, when the fluctuation special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of the determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value is smaller). The same). Also, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map (the small special judgment display value judgment table in the first special figure display result judgment table). The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, whereas the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is 655, which is about On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value).

  Further, as described above, in each game state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be the "big hit" and the control to the big hit game state is determined. The determination value is assigned such that the lower the value of the set value is, the higher the probability that it is determined that the special map display result is set to the "big hit" and the state is controlled to the big hit game state is increased (big hit probability: set value 6> set value 5> Set value 4> Set value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1).

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and determines that the value of the special figure display result determination random number value MR1 is one of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit. If they match, it is determined that the special symbol will be a big hit. If the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result matches any one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, the special symbol is determined to be the small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8A to 8B indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to control to a big hit gaming state, but to determine whether to stop the symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state. However, the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, a total of six setting values 1 to 6 are provided as setting 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 is not limited thereto. The set value that can be set to 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

  Also, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous to the player (the larger the jackpot probability and the easier the jackpot C as the jackpot type is determined. Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be, the more advantageous the player is. Further, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, while the big hit probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming performance itself does not change, but the present invention is described in the present embodiment. The present invention is not limited to this, and the game characteristics may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is set to a gaming property (a so-called probability variation loop type) in which the probability variation state loops at a rate of 65%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is set in the special variable prize ball device 7 during the jackpot game. On the other hand, the game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to the certain change state, while the ratio of the game balls passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special 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 played during the high base (during the time reduction control). Ball is specially variable 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 one of 1 to 3, the gaming characteristics are the same, but the jackpot probability and the jackpot probability are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the small hit probability is high while the number of prize balls obtainable during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). .

  Further, when changing the playability in accordance with the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is switched to an effect switch (for executing a predetermined effect every time a game ball passes through a predetermined area). When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used to control the gaming state to a certain change state or a big hitting gaming state based on the game switch passing the predetermined ball. Switch).

  Next, a game control main process in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-11 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 interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (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, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

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

  If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear flag is set and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), 207SGSa010 is not executed and 207SGSa010 is not executed. move on.

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

  If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the CPU executes a set value change process (207SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, proceeds to 207SGSa013d, and proceeds to the RAM clear flag. Is not set (207SGSa013a; N), a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa013d.

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or when the release sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa013d without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

  In 207SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether to clear the RAM 102 at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 this time (to execute the RAM clear processing (207SGSa013e)) (step 207SGSa013e). 207SGSa013d). If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013d; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 after executing the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e), and if the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa013d; N), the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e). 207 SGSa014 without executing.

  In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines again whether or not the RAM clear flag has been set (207SGSa014). If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022. If the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is set to stop power supply (power cut). A recovery process is performed to return to the state (207SGSa015).

  In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be. Then, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored (started by hot start) in a state before the power interruption, transmits a command at the time of restoration including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

  Also, in 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the release 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 started in accordance with a formal procedure by an operation of an amusement arcade employee or the like (the pachinko gaming machine is opened while the lock switch 207SG051 is ON and the clear switch is operated with the lock switch 207SG051 ON). 1 is activated), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the processing of 207SGSa010 to 207SGSa016 described above is executed.

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

  In addition, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started by a cold start, and transmits a restoration command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer is set according to a period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGSa023), and the start of the cold start notification is started by starting the blinking of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029. (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). If the cold start notification timer has not expired (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGSa026 is repeatedly executed. If the cold start notification timer has expired (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029 will be used. Is stopped (207SGSa027), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa028.

  In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all segments forming the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked during the cold start notification timer period (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 when calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be turned on.

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

  In addition, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 sends an instruction to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), the fact that the power has been restored from a power interruption during setting change described later, and the like. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value 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 wait timer by one (207SGSa033), and determines whether the error notification execution wait timer has expired (207SGSa034). If the error notification execution waiting timer has not expired (207SGSa034; N), the processing of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 is repeatedly executed. If the error notification execution waiting timer has expired (207SGSa034; Y), the set value abnormal error occurs. The first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D included in the display monitor 207SG029 are provided as notification (error notification) that the display monitor 207SG029 has been recovered from the occurrence of power failure and power interruption during setting change. "E." is displayed for each of the items (207SGSa035).

  Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa036), and plays the game via a terminal board (not shown) provided on the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a site management computer, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until the power interruption of the pachinko gaming machine 1 occurs (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by an operation of a clerk of the game arcade), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B execute an error occurrence notification.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 048AK of the present embodiment displays the display monitor 207SG029 and the first monitor 207SG029 when the abnormal set value is set or the power returns from the power cut during the change of the set value. Since the occurrence of an error is notified by the special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the clerk at the amusement arcade can generate an error or set values from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that it has recovered from the power interruption during the change. In addition, since the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the return from the power interruption during the change of the set value can be recognized by the management device of the gaming arcade, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Has become.

  In the game control main process of the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-11, when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa013d (207SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process is performed. Although (207SGSa01e) is shown as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing may be performed when the clear switch is determined to be ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or This may be executed after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 207SGSa021.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing the RAM clear processing (207SGSa013e) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the RAM clear processing, the CPU 103 first specifies 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 specified address is the last address (FXXX described later) of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is specified (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) storing the RAM clear flag. It is determined whether or not it is (207SGSa45).

  If the specified address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next Then, the process proceeds to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the specified address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear processing ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to each storage area of the RAM 102 in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment. Of these storage areas, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 is described later. The temporary setting value is stored. Further, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). Other addresses (after F003) include special figure hold storage and general figure hold storage, values of various counters, various timers, various flags, game information including error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the last special symbol. The setting value (determination used setting value) read for setting the display result determination table when the variable display result is determined in the normal processing is stored. The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among other areas in which other information is stored. In addition, a value (for example, a set value “0”) indicating a factory shipping state is set in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where the value indicating the factory shipment state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail. The pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process may be prompted to be restarted by a display on the display device 5 or the like.

  That is, the RAM clearing process in the characteristic part 048AK 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, in the characteristic part 048AK in the present embodiment, a form in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clear processing is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the game is started at the start, only the game information stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (after the address F003 in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

  Also, in the characteristic part 048AK in the present embodiment, the form 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 them in 100 registers (for example, any of an accumulator that is the center of operation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, and a general-purpose register), the process of storing and 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. Can be prevented from being overwritten by the information (data).

  FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing a setting value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the setting value change process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa051), the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the first hold display. 25A, the second hold indicator 25B starts blinking (207SGSa052). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode corresponding to the setting value change processing (207SGSa052a).

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

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

  After the execution of 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), 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 of a game arcade (207SGSa059).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting change switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). If the setting switch 207SG052 has not been operated (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. If the setting switch 207SG052 has been operated (207SGSa062; Y), the address F001 in the RAM 102 is determined based on the operation of the setting switch 207SG052. The content is updated (207SGSa063).

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

  Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the RAM 102 at the address F001 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether 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 stores it in the address F001. A process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is executed.

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or the temporary set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. Is completed (207SGSa067), and all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, 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). If the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072. If the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; Y), It is determined whether or not the value of the set value stored at the address F000 is different from the value of the temporary set value stored at the address F001 (207SGSa070).

  If the value of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is the same as the value of the provisional set value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, where the value is stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102. If the set value stored in the address F001 is different from the value of the provisional set value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the provisional set value stored in the RAM 102 at the address F001 is stored in the address F000. It stores (207SGSa071) and proceeds to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting value.

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

  FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. 25A, the second hold indicator 25B starts blinking (207SGSa102). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode according to the set value confirmation processing (207SGSa103).

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

  After the execution of the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored at 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 of a game arcade (207SGSa110).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). If the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the processing of 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in the 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is terminated (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set. Are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa 115), and ends the setting value confirmation processing.

  As described above, the lighting of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B and the round indicator 207SG131, the first hold indicator 25A, the second By starting blinking of the hold display 25B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, the player, the clerk of the game hall, or the like can change the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or change the set value from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that it is under confirmation.

  Note that, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change process or the set value check process, as a mode corresponding to the set value change process or the set value check process, the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 Although a mode in which only one LED is lit is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 is not particularly limited.

  Also, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing, the segments configuring the round display 207SG131 are the same as the mode according to the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing. Although the lighting mode is exemplified in the mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments configuring the round display 207SG131 are provided at the start of the set value change process and the start of the set value confirmation process. May be lit in different modes.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut off) and restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 and the pachinko gaming machine 1 are opened and the gaming machine frame is opened. When the clear switch is turned on, the set value change processing is executed.

  At this time, the display monitor 207SG029 turns off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to display (base value) using the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Display) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses a different number of display units when executing the set value changing process at the time of startup and when displaying the base value after the startup is completed.

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value changing process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is started. Then, when the setting change switch 207SG052 is operated in a state where the set value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D, 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.

  In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off once (power cut off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on while the gaming machine frame is open ( The set value confirmation processing is executed by setting the clear switch to OFF).

  At this time, the display monitor 207SG029 turns off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to display (base value) using the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Display) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses a different number of display units when executing the set value confirmation process at the time of startup and when displaying the base value after the startup is completed.

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

  In the game control timer interrupt process in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. To S27 (see FIG. 4).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, in the display result determination table, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Irrespective of the above, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of the big hit determination value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), according to 1238, the set value is set according to each set value. The range up to the set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value. That is, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 2 to 6, the common determination range of the jackpot determination value and the non-common numeric range of Since it is set so as to be a continuous numerical range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state, when the value of the random number value MR1 is from 1020 to the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value Since it is sufficient to determine whether the value is within the numerical range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control to an advantageous state.

  In particular, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set at one place within the range of 0 to 65535 with reference to 1020, so that the numerical range of the advantageous state determination value is plural. There is no need to execute a plurality of determinations as to whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range of the big hit determination value (whether or not to control to the big hit game state) as compared with the case where it is provided. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control to the advantageous state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probable change state, Since the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value are set to be a continuous numerical range with 1020 being a big hit reference value, when determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, Indicates whether the value of the random number value MR1 is within a numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state and the time saving state, and Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not it is within the range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, in the display result determination table, the numerical value of the small hit determination value depends on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The number of judgment values included in the range is different (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the second special figure display result The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the judgment table is about 655, which is about double), while the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself is 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). Is set. For this reason, when determining whether or not to control the small hitting game state, the value of the random number value MR1 ranges from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the fluctuation special map. Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not it is within the range, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state can be reduced.

  Note that, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, the numerical range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is determined by the pachinko game machine 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1. Since the set value is set to a numerical range (32767-33094 or 32767-33421) different from the numerical range of the jackpot determination value when the set value is 6, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state It is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range corresponding to each set value, and it is controlled to the small hitting game state. When determining whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special map, the CPU 103 But It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control the processing load and Koatari gaming state to determine whether or not to control the game status.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 60AK)
In the characteristic unit 60AK, the number notification effect is executed at a predetermined ratio during the execution of the variable display. In the number notification effect, the number of executions of the operation effect is notified. The operation effect is an effect in which various notices, notifications, and suggestions are performed when an operation of the player such as a push operation of the push button 31B is detected. The operation effect of the characteristic unit 60AK is a notice effect effect for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, a value information effect for notifying whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled to be changed to a certain state, and a pachinko gaming machine 1. And a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value in are included as executable effects.

  FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process regarding the characteristic unit 60AK. In the variable display start setting process, a final stop symbol or the like is determined (step 60AKS011). The final stop symbol is a fixed decorative symbol as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and is a variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or a variable symbol indicated by the variable display result notification command. It can be determined based on the variable display content such as the display result of the display. The variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the settings made by the variation pattern setting processing of the special symbol processing. The variable display contents corresponding to the fluctuation pattern and the display result of the variable display include “non-reach (losing)”, “normal reach (losing)”, “super reach (losing)”, “non-probable change (big hit)”, “probable change ( Jackpot) ". The case where the variable display content is any of “non-reach (losing)”, “normal reach (losing)”, and “super reach (losing)” is included when the display result of the variable display is “losing”. The case where the variable display content is either “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)” is included when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”. When the variable display content is “normal reach (loss)” and when the variable display content is “super reach (loss)”, the variable display content is also referred to as “reach (loss)”. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” and when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display content is collectively referred to as “big hit”.

  When the variable display content is "non-reach (losing)", the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is changed. "Loss". When the variable display content is "reach (losing)", after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach-losing combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display is "losing". Becomes When the variable display content is “reach (losing)” and the variable display content is “normal reach (losing)”, a reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern of “normal” is executed, and the variable display content is “super reach (losing). In the case of "losing"), a reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern of "super" is executed. When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)", the display result of the variable display is "big hit", and the jackpot type corresponds to "non-probable change", and the game state after the end of the big hit game state is shortened. State. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, and the big hit type corresponds to “probable change”. Become. When the gaming state is in the probability change state, the probability that the display result of the variable display is "big hit" is increased, and it is easier to control the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state, so that the gaming state is more than the normal state or the time reduction state Game value advantageous to the player.

  When the variable display content is "non-reach (losing)", the final stop symbol is determined so as to have different (mismatched) decorative symbols in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. You. In this case, by extracting numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 and the like, by referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the determined value is determined. What is necessary is just to determine the left fixed decorative design stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative design display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 among the decorative designs. Next, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right determined symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 and the like, and by referring to a right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the determined decoration is determined. It is only necessary to determine the right fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 among the symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a middle fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, by referring to a middle fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the fixed decoration is determined. It is only necessary to determine the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 among the symbols.

  When the variable display content is "reach (losing)", the final stop symbol is determined to be the same (matching) decorative symbol in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. You. In this case, the numerical value data indicating the random number value for determining the left and right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 and the like is extracted, and the determined value is determined by referring to the left and right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. It is only necessary to determine a decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed together in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of “left” and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 among the decorative symbols. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a middle fixed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and referring to a middle fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the fixed decorative symbol is determined. Among them, it is only necessary to determine the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5. Here, for example, in the case where the determined decorative symbol is a big hit combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle determined decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol and the right determined decorative symbol, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decorative symbol, a difference (symbol difference) between the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and a middle fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is "non-probable change (big hit)" or "probable change (big hit)", the final stop symbol is displayed in the "left", "middle", or "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are determined so as to have the same (matching) decorative design. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L on the screen of the image display device 5, It is only necessary to determine a decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in line with 5C and 5R. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)” and whether or not the promotion process during the big hit is performed, a normal symbol (for example, even number It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative design to be displayed and the probable design (for example, the decorative design to indicate an odd number) is to be the final decorative design. In the jackpot medium promotion effect, a combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variable jackpot combination) that reminds the user of the big hit but does not recall the probable change state is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display device 5, and then the big hit game state or the big hit game state This is an effect for notifying whether or not the state is changed at the end of the process.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of normal designs. When it is determined that the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)” and that the promotion process during the big hit is not to be executed, the one that becomes the fixed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of positive change designs. On the other hand, even if the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is determined to execute the jackpot medium promotion effect, the one that becomes the fixed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. In this way, it is sufficient to prevent the player from being executed during the jackpot, even if the positively-variable symbols are all derived and displayed as the finalized decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  If the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, in step 60AKS011, it is determined whether or not to execute a probable change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a promotion process during the big hit. May be. In the re-lottery effect, by displaying the decorative pattern of the non-probable variable jackpot combination composed of the same normal symbol once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to be controlled to the probable change state, When the decorative symbol is variably displayed (re-varied) again and the decorative symbol of the same variable jackpot combination composed of the same variable symbol is stopped and displayed, the player can be notified in a recognizable manner that the decorative symbol is controlled to the positive variable state. In some cases, after the decorative symbol is re-fluctuated in the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, so that the fact that the state is controlled to the positive variable state may not be notified. If it is determined in step 60AKS011 that a re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed before execution of the re-lottery effect may be determined.

  After determining the final stop symbol and the like, an operation effect determination process is executed (step 60AKS012). By the operation effect determination process, determination and setting for executing the operation effect and the number notification effect are performed. Then, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step 60AKS013). The effect control pattern may include an effect control pattern at the time of a special figure change, an operation effect control pattern, and a notice effect control pattern. For example, one of a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is selected and set as a use pattern. In addition, one of a plurality of prepared operation effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern in accordance with the determination result of the operation effect determination process in step 60AKS012. In addition, as for the special figure change effect control pattern and the operation effect control pattern, the present invention is not limited to the one in which a separate effect control pattern is set, but one in which one effect control pattern corresponding to a combination of the execution setting of each effect is set. There may be. When the effect control pattern is determined, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 is set in accordance with the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. (Step 60AKS014). In addition, a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 (Step 60AKS015). At this time, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern at special figure change) determined in step 60AKS013 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, What is necessary is just to start the change of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

  Subsequently, the hold display update setting at the start of the variable display is performed (step 60AKS016). For example, in the hold display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display part (left end display part) corresponding to the hold number "1" is deleted (digested), and the other hold numbers "2" to "2" are displayed. The hold display at the display portion corresponding to “8” is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. As a result, the hold display is shifted. In the active display unit provided on the screen of the image display device 5, an active display corresponding to the suspended display erased (digested) in the pending display area may be performed. When the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize when the number of stored memories is “0”, the active display area is updated without updating the reserved display. The setting for updating the active display in may be performed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 60 AKS017), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 9B is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect determination process executed in step 60AKS012 of the variable display start setting process. In the operation effect determination processing, first, it is determined whether or not an effect permission condition has been satisfied (step 60AKS021). The effect permission condition may be predetermined as a condition under which the execution of the operation effect is permitted. For example, when a reach effect of SP reach, which is a super reach, is performed in accordance with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the effect permission condition may be satisfied. In addition, the high-probability-high base state in the probable change state may be one of the effect permission conditions. As described above, when the reach effect of SP reach is executed in the high-accuracy high base state, the effect permission condition may be satisfied.

  In the characteristic portion 60AK, SP reach A and SP reach B are prepared in advance as a reach effect of super reach. Each reach effect may be any effect that includes effects with different effect modes. Each reach effect may include an effect in which the effect mode is common to each other. When the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the ratio of executing the reach effect of the super reach is higher than the ratio of executing the reach effect of the normal reach. In addition, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach B becomes higher than the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach A. When the display result of the variable display is “losing”, the ratio of executing the reach effect of the normal reach becomes higher than the ratio of executing the reach effect of the super reach. Further, when the display result of the variable display is “losing”, the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach A becomes higher than the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach B. Due to the execution ratio of the reach reach, among the reach reach of the super reach, such as the SP reach A and the SP reach B, the reach reach of the SP reach B was executed as compared with the case where the reach reach of the SP reach A was executed. In this case, the jackpot expectation is increased.

  If the effect permission condition is not satisfied in step 60AKS021 (step 60AKS021; No), the operation effect determination processing ends. On the other hand, when the performance permission condition is satisfied (Step 60AKS021; Yes), the presence / absence and the number of operation effects are determined (Step 60AKS022). The operation effect is executed according to whether or not to be executed by referring to an operation effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random value for operation effect execution determination. May be determined, and the number of times of execution may be determined. Numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the operation effect execution may be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60AKS022, as the presence / absence and number of operation effects, “no execution” in which no operation effect is executed, “5 times” in which the operation effect is executed five times, and the number of operation effects executed is set to 10 times Any one of "10 executions" is determined.

  Based on the result of the determination in step 60AKS022, it is determined whether or not the execution of the operation effect is determined to be “no execution” (step 60AKS023). When it is determined that “no execution” is performed (step 60AKS023; Yes), the operation effect determination processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “no execution” (step 60AKS023; No), it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is “big hit” (step 60AKS024). If it is determined to be "big hit" (step 60AKS024; Yes), the number of setting suggestions is determined (step 60AKS025). The setting suggestion number indicates the number of operation effects executed as the setting suggestion effect out of a plurality of operation effects. In step 60AKS025, the number of setting suggestions is determined by referring to a setting suggestion number determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number value for setting suggestion number determination. do it. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the number of setting suggestions may be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60AKS025, the setting suggestion frequency is determined to be 0 when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probable change”, it depends on whether it is “five times” where the number of executions of the operation effect is five or “10 times” where it is ten times. Thus, the number of setting suggestions is determined at different rates.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination in step 60AKS025 is 0 (step 60AKS026). At this time, if it is determined that the determination result is other than 0 (Step 60AKS026; No), a setting suggestion pattern is determined (Step 60AKS027). The setting suggestion pattern is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for setting suggestion pattern determination, for example, by referring to a setting suggestion pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for each execution number of operation effects, The setting suggestion pattern may be determined from any of the plurality of setting suggestion patterns. Numerical data indicating a random number value for setting suggestion pattern determination may be updated using one or both of a random counter and a random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

  If the determination result in step 60AKS025 is determined to be 0 (step 60AKS026; Yes), or after the setting suggestion pattern is determined in step 60AKS027, the number of value notifications is determined (step 60AKS028). The value notification number of times indicates the number of operation effects executed as a value notification effect out of a plurality of operation effects. In step 60AKS028, the number of value notifications is determined by referring to a value notification number determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number for determining the number of value notifications. do it. Numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the number of value notifications may be updated using one or both of a random counter and a random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 60AKS028, the value of the value is set at a different rate depending on whether the operation effect is executed five times, ie, "five times", or ten times, "10 times". The number of notifications is determined.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination in step 60AKS028 is 0 (step 60AKS029). At this time, if the determination result is determined to be other than 0 (Step 60AKS029; No), a value notification pattern is determined (Step 60AKS030). The value notification pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of value notification patterns for each number of executions of the operation effect, based on whether the jackpot type is “probable change” or “probable change”. What should be done is.

  If it is determined in step 60AKS024 that the display result of the variable display is not "big hit" (step 60AKS024; No), if the determination result in step 60AKS028 is determined to be 0 (step 60AKS029; Yes), or After the value notification pattern is determined in step 60AKS030, the number of announcement effects is set (step 60AKS031). The notice effect number indicates the number of operation effects executed as the notice effect among the plurality of operation effects. For example, when the display result of the variable display is “losing”, the value information effect and the setting suggestion effect are not executed, and thus the number of executions of the operation effect may be directly set as the number of announcement effects. If the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the remaining number of times of subtracting the number of setting suggestions and the number of value notifications from the number of executions of the operation effect may be set as the number of notice effect. After step 60AKS031, the announcement effect pattern is determined (step 60AKS032), and the operation effect determination process ends. The notice effect pattern is based on numerical data indicating a random value for the notice effect pattern determination, and by referring to a notice effect pattern determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, for each execution number of operation effects, What is necessary is just to determine it in any one of a plurality of announcement effect patterns. The numerical data indicating the random number value for the announcement effect pattern determination may be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

  FIG. 9C illustrates an example of determining the presence / absence of an operation effect and the number of times in step 60AKS022 of the operation effect determination process. In step 60AKS022 of the operation effect determination process, the presence / absence of the operation effect and the number of times are determined, for example, at a rate corresponding to the content of the reach effect. The reach effect content is determined according to the display result of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display, and includes “SP reach A (big hit)”, “SP reach B (big hit)”, “SP reach A (losing)”, “SP reach” B (loss) ". The case where the reach effect content is either “SP reach A (big hit)” or “SP reach B (big hit)” is included when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”. The case where the reach effect content is either “SP reach A (losing)” or “SP reach B (losing)” is included when the variable display result is “losing”. If the reach effect content is either “SP reach A (big hit)” or “SP reach A (losing)”, a reach effect of SP reach A is executed as a reach effect of super reach. When the reach effect content is either “SP reach B (big hit)” or “SP reach B (losing)”, a reach effect of SP reach B is executed as a reach effect of super reach.

  In the determination example illustrated in FIG. 9C, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the number of executions of the operation effect is five times at a higher rate than when the display result of the variable display is “losing”. "Executed 5 times" or "executed 10 times" where the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times. For example, when the reach effect content is “SP reach A (losing)” or “SP reach B (losing)”, the determination ratio of “no execution” for not executing the operation effect is 50/100. On the other hand, when the reach effect content is “SP reach A (big hit)” or “SP reach B (big hit)”, the determination ratio of “no execution” in which the operation effect is not executed is 20/100. As a result, when the operation effect is executed, the ratio of controlling to the big hit game state as the advantageous state is increased as compared with the case where the operation effect is not executed, and the big hit expectation is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 9C, when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed, the number of executions of the operation effect is set to 10 at a higher rate than when the reach effect of SP reach A is executed. It is determined to be "execute 10 times". For example, when the content of the reach effect is “SP reach A (big hit)”, the determination ratio of “10 times execution” where the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 is 40/100. On the other hand, when the content of the reach effect is “SP reach B (big hit)”, the determination ratio of “10 times execution” in which the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times is 60/100. When the reach effect content is “SP reach A (losing)”, the determination ratio of “10 times execution” where the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 is 10/100. On the other hand, when the content of the reach effect is “SP reach B (losing)”, the determination ratio of “10 times execution” where the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 is 20/100. Among the reach effects of the super reach, when the reach effect of the SP reach B is executed, the expectation of the big hit becomes higher than when the reach effect of the SP reach A is executed. Therefore, when the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times, which is more than 5 times, the ratio of executing the reach effect of SP reach B, which has a higher jackpot expectation than the reach effect of SP reach A, is increased. The expectation of the person is effectively raised. Further, as the number of executions of the operation effect increases, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state as an advantageous state increases, and the jackpot expectation increases.

  FIG. 9-4 illustrates an example of determining the number of setting suggestions in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. 9A shows an example of determining the number of setting suggestions in the case of “five executions” in which the number of executions of the operation effect is five. FIG. 9-4 (B) shows an example of determining the number of setting suggestions in the case of “10 executions” in which the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times. In step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination processing, the number of setting suggestions is determined at a rate corresponding to the number of executions of the operation effect and the type of big hit. The jackpot type includes “non-probable change” when not controlled to the probable change state and “probable change” when controlled to the probable change state, according to the game state controlled after the end of the jackpot game state. When controlled to the probable change state, the display result of the variable display is "big hit" at a higher rate than when the control is not performed to the probable change state, and it is easy for the player to easily control the big hit game state as an advantageous state again. An advantageous game value is provided.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 9D, the setting suggestion effect is determined to be executable at a higher rate when the jackpot type is “probable change” than when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”. For example, in both the case of “execute 5 times” and the case of “execute 10 times”, if the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the decision ratio of setting the setting suggestion count to 0 is 100/100. Suggested effects are not executed. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable change”, the number of setting suggestions can be determined to a value other than 0 at a rate corresponding to the case of “execute 5 times” and the case of “execute 10 times”. More specifically, in the case of “execute 5 times”, if the jackpot type is “probable change”, the determination ratio of setting the number of setting suggestions to 0 is 70/100, and the determination ratio of setting the number of setting suggestions to 1 is 70/100. 30/100. In the case of “execute 10 times”, if the jackpot type is “probable change”, the determination ratio of setting the number of setting suggestions to 0 is 10/100, and the determination ratio of setting the number of setting suggestions to 1 is 15/100. The determination ratio for setting the number of setting suggestions to 2 is 20/100, the determination ratio for setting the number of setting suggestions to 3 is 25/100, and the determination ratio for setting the number of setting suggestions to 4 is 30/100. Therefore, when the number of executions of the operation effect is ten, which is more than five, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher ratio except that the number of setting suggestions is other than zero. In addition, when the number of executions of the operation effect is ten, which is more than five, the number of setting suggestions that are not determined in the case of five can be determined to any of 2 to 4, and more setting suggestions can be made. The rate at which the performance is performed is increased.

  As described above, when the jackpot type is “probable change”, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than “non-probable change”, so that the jackpot type has a higher degree of advantage than when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”. In the case of “probable change”, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect can be executed at a high rate in response to being controlled to the big hit game state. In addition, among multiple types of jackpot gaming states such as "non-probable change" or "probable change", an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect only in the case of "probable change", which is the type of jackpot with the highest advantage, is provided. It becomes executable. Among a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, in the range controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the "probable change" of the jackpot type having a high degree of advantage, it is possible to execute an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect at a predetermined ratio. In the range controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type “non-probable change” having a low degree of advantage, a limit may be provided as a limit that an operation effect as a setting suggestion effect is not executed. Alternatively, among a plurality of types of jackpot game states, in a range controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the “probable change” of the jackpot type having a high advantage, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect at a high rate can be executed. On the other hand, in the range controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probable change" of low advantage, a limit is provided as a limit that an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect can be executed at a low rate. You may.

  FIG. 9-5 shows a configuration example of the setting suggestion pattern. In this configuration example, setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5 are prepared in advance as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. The content of the suggestion and the corresponding character are determined to be different depending on the plurality of suggestion patterns. The suggestion content is the content of the setting value suggested according to the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect. The corresponding character is a character indicated by the effect image displayed when the setting suggestion effect is executed. The setting suggestion pattern 60AKC1 corresponds to the case where the setting value is an odd number and the degree of expectation is high, and the suggestion content is "high odds setting expectation degree" and the corresponding character is the character CH1. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC2, corresponding to the case where the set value is an even number and the degree of expectation is high, the content of the suggestion is "high even degree of expectation" and the corresponding character is the character CH2. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC3, in response to the case where the setting value is high (the value is large) and the degree of expectation is high, the suggestion content is “high setting expectation degree” and the corresponding character is the character CH3. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4, corresponding to the case where the setting value is determined to be 2 or more, the suggestion content is “the setting value is determined to be 2 or more”, and the corresponding character is the character CH4. In the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, in response to the case where the setting value is determined to be the maximum of 6, the suggestion content is "the maximum setting value is determined" and the corresponding character is the character CH5. In this way, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 enables a setting suggestion effect that suggests that the setting value has the highest advantage for the player.

  FIG. 9-6 illustrates an example of determining a setting suggestion pattern in step 60AKS027 of the operation effect determination process. Among these, FIG. 9-6 (A) shows an example of determination in the case of the last operation effect in a plurality of operation effects. 9-6 (B1) and FIG. 9-6 (B2) show a determination example in the case of an operation effect other than the last one in a plurality of operation effects, and FIG. 9-6 (B1) shows a setting suggestion pattern. FIG. 9B (B2) is an example of determination when the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has been determined as the use pattern. In step 60AKS027 of the operation effect determination process, a setting suggestion pattern to be a use pattern is determined at a rate according to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the last operation effect to the previous operation effect. Here, in the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, the determination ratio is 5/100 when the set value is 6, corresponding to the last operation effect, and the determination ratio is 0/100 in other cases. It cannot be decided. Therefore, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 that suggests that the setting value has the highest advantage for the player is the last operation effect. Is executed at a predetermined ratio, and is not executed as an operation effect other than the last one. Thereby, among the first timing and the second timing at which the setting suggestion effect can be executed a plurality of times, the second timing that is slower than the first timing has a higher rate of advantage for the player than the first timing. Is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that indicates that is the highest setting value.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-6, when the setting value is 2 or more, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is 5/100, corresponding to the last operation effect. In addition, if the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is not determined corresponding to the operation effect other than the last round, and if the setting value is 2 or more, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is 5/100. On the other hand, if the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has been determined in response to an operation effect other than the last round, the determination ratio of the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 becomes 0/100 and cannot be determined regardless of the setting value. . Therefore, when an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect is executed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is executed once at a predetermined ratio as any operation effect, and is executed again or repeatedly in the same manner. To prevent it from being done. As described above, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is performed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is performed at a predetermined ratio in a range where the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has not been executed yet. It becomes executable.

  On the other hand, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is performed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect using the same setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 is not executed in the range in which the setting suggestion effect using the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has already been executed. There is a limit as a limit. In addition, since the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be executed only as the last operation effect, when the operation effect that is a plurality of setting suggestion effects is executed, the setting effect effect is executed as the final setting effect effect. The setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be executed at a predetermined ratio in the range indicated by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, but the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is not executed in the range executed as the setting suggestion effect other than the last round. Restrictions are provided as limitations. As described above, when the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect is performed a plurality of times, the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC4 and 60AKC5 is at a predetermined rate in a range where the setting suggestion effect is executed as one setting suggestion effect. On the other hand, in the range in which execution is possible as a setting suggestion effect a plurality of times, a limit is set as a limit that execution becomes impossible. When an operation effect that is a plurality of setting suggestion effects is performed, among the setting suggestion effects by the plurality of setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5, in the range of the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC3, the same mode is used. On the other hand, in the range of the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC4 and 60AKC5, there is a limit as a limit that the setting is not executed in the same manner.

  FIG. 9-7 shows an example of determining the number of times of value notification by step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process. Among them, FIG. 9A illustrates an example of determining the number of value notification times in the case of “five executions” where the number of executions of the operation effect is five. FIG. 9-7 (B) illustrates an example of determining the number of value notifications in the case of “10 executions” where the number of executions of the operation effect is 10 times. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, the number of value notifications is determined at a rate corresponding to the number of executions of the operation effect and the number of setting suggestions. The number of setting suggestions is determined to be 0 or 1 if the number of executions of the operation effect is “five times” by step 60 AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, and is set to 0 if the number of executions of the operation effect is “10 times”. To 4.

  In the determination example illustrated in FIG. 9-7, the value notification number is determined so that the value notification effect is performed when the setting suggestion number is other than 0. For example, in the case of "execute 5 times", if the number of setting suggestions is 1, the determination ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 100/100, and one value notification effect is always executed. In the case of “execute 10 times”, if the number of setting suggestions is other than 0 (one of 1 to 4), the number of value notification is determined to be one of 1 to 4 at a predetermined ratio. More specifically, in the case of “execute 10 times”, if the number of setting suggestions is other than 0, the determination ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 55/100, and the determination ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 2 is 55/100. 20/100, the determination ratio for setting the number of value notifications to 3 is 15/100, and the determination ratio for setting the number of value notifications to 4 is 10/100. Therefore, when it is notified whether or not a game value advantageous to the player is provided by the value notification effect, it is possible to provide a suggestion regarding the setting value by the setting suggestion effect. The setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio when controlled to a jackpot game state corresponding to the “probable change” of the jackpot type having a high degree of advantage among a plurality of types of jackpot game states. In this case, it is notified that a game value advantageous to the player is provided by the value notification effect, and it is possible to suggest a setting value by the setting suggestion effect. Thereby, the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio in a range where the operation effect that is the value information effect is performed, while the operation effect that is performed in the range where the operation effect that is the value information effect is not executed is performed. There is a limit as a limit of not being done. In addition, the operation effect that is the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a high rate in a range where the operation effect that is the value information effect is performed, while the operation effect that is the value effect effect is low when the operation effect that is the value information effect is not performed. There may be a limit as a limit to be able to execute.

  In the determination example illustrated in FIG. 9-7, when the number of setting suggestions is 0, the number of value notifications is determined so as to provide a case where the value notification effect is not executed. For example, in the case of “execute 5 times”, if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the determination ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 0 is 70/100, and the determination ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 30/100. is there. In the case of “execute 10 times”, if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the determination ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 0 is 10/100, the determination ratio of setting the number of value notifications to 1 is 15/100, The determination ratio for setting the number of value notifications to 2 is 20/100, the determination ratio for setting the number of value notifications to 3 is 25/100, and the determination ratio for setting the number of value notifications to 4 is 30/100. As a result, when the operation effect is performed a plurality of times, the operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect or a value notification effect is not executed, and after the execution of the operation effect is completed, the display result of the variable display is changed to “big hit”. "Can be provided. Therefore, during the execution of the variable display, even if the number of executions of the operation effect reaches the number notified by the number notification effect and the execution of the operation effect ends, the display result of the variable display may be "big hit". Is left, so that it is possible to prevent the expectation of the player from being spoiled by the end of the operation effect.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 9-7, the number of value notification times can be determined to a value other than 0 at a rate corresponding to the case of “execute five times” and the case of “execute ten times”. Then, when the number of executions of the operation effect is ten, which is more than five, the ratio of the value notification effect may be increased by setting the number of value notification times to a value other than zero. For example, in the case of “execute five times”, the rate at which the number of setting suggestions is determined to be 0 is higher than the rate at which the number of setting suggestions is determined to be 1 other than 0 in step 60 AKS025 of the operation effect determination processing. On the other hand, in the case of “execute 10 times”, the ratio in which the number of setting suggestions is determined to be other than 0 is higher than the ratio in which the number of setting suggestions is determined to be 0 in step 60 AKS025 of the operation effect determination process. In the case of “execute 5 times”, if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the ratio at which the number of value notification is determined to be 0 other than 0 is determined by step 60 AKS028 of the operation effect determination process. high. In the case of "execute 10 times", even if the number of setting suggestions is 0, the ratio of the value notification number being determined to a value other than 0 is higher than the ratio of the value notification number being 0 due to step 60 AKS028 of the operation effect determination process. . By such a setting, in the case of “10 executions” in which the number of executions of the operation effect is larger than “5 executions”, the ratio of the number of value notification times other than 0 increases, and the value notification effect is executed. Is increased. Also, when the number of executions of the operation effect is ten, which is more than five, the value can be determined to any one of 2 to 4, which is a value notification number that is not determined in the case of five, and more value notification can be performed. What is necessary is just to raise the rate at which the effect is executed.

  In steps 60AKS025 and 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, in the case of “execute 5 times”, the number of setting suggestions and the number of value notifications are both determined to be 0, and the ratio at which neither the setting suggestion effect nor the value notification effect is executed is high. That is, in the case of "execute 10 times", the number of setting suggestions and the number of value notification effects are both determined to be other than 0, and the ratio at which both the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect are executed increases. In this way, as the number of executions of the operation effect increases, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect are executed may be increased. When the number of executions of the operation effect is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the operation effect is less than the predetermined number. Thereby, the player's expectation of the setting suggestion effect and the value notification effect can be varied according to the number of executions of the operation effect.

  FIG. 9-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing performed in step S172 of the effect control process as the effect processing during variable display regarding the characteristic unit 60AK. In the variable display effect processing, it is determined whether or not the special figure change time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern, has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer (step 60AKS041). At this time, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and when the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, the variable display time is changed. What is necessary is just to determine that it passed. When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (Step 60AKS041; No), control for executing various effects is performed as the variable display progresses. The effect control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the effect control pattern determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off or blink. That is, it is only required that various effects can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the movable member for effects, or by combining some or all of them.

  In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 9-8, it is determined whether or not it is the number notification effect period (step 60AKS042). The number notification effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern or the like) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, for example. When it is determined that it is the number notification effect period (Step 60AKS042; Yes), the control for executing the number notification effect is performed (Step 60AKS043). By the control of step 60AKS043, it is possible to execute a number notification effect of performing notification corresponding to the number of executions of the operation effect.

  If it is determined in step 60AKS042 that it is not the number notification effect period (step 60AKS042; No), or after performing the control of step 60AKS043, it is determined whether or not it is the notice effect period (step 60AKS044). The notice effect period may be set in advance in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern, notice effect control pattern, or the like) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, for example. The announcement effect period corresponding to the operation effect may be set in advance so as to be later than the number notification effect period. When it is determined that it is the notice effect period (Step 60AKS044; Yes), control for executing the notice effect is performed (Step 60AKS045). By the control of step 60AKS045, an operation effect that is a notice effect can be executed.

  If it is determined in step 60AKS044 that it is not the notice effect period (step 60AKS044; No), or after the control of step 60AKS045 is performed, it is determined whether it is the reach effect period (step 60AKS046). The reach effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern determined in step 60 AKS013 of the variable display start setting process (effect control pattern at the time of a special figure change). The reach effect period may be set to be later than the notice effect period, or may be set to include at least a part of the notice effect period. When it is determined that it is the reach effect period (Step 60AKS046; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (Step 60AKS047). With the control of step 60AKS047, a reach effect can be executed.

  If it is determined in step 60AKS046 that it is not the reach effect period (step 60AKS046; No), or after performing the control of step 60AKS047, it is determined whether it is the big hit notification period (step 60AKS048). The jackpot notification period may be set in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (such as a special figure change effect control pattern) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. The jackpot notification period may be set in advance so as to be later than the reach effect period. When it is determined that it is the jackpot notification period (step 60AKS048; Yes), control for executing the jackpot notification effect is performed (step 60AKS049). By the control of step 60AKS049, it is possible to notify the control to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state during a predetermined period during the execution of the variable display.

  If it is determined in step 60AKS048 that it is not the jackpot notification period (step 60AKS048; No), or after performing the control of step 60AKS049, it is determined whether it is the value notification effect period (step 60AKS050). The value notification effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern (operation effect control pattern or the like) determined in step 60AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, for example. The value notification presentation period may be set to be later than the jackpot notification period, or may be set to include at least a part of the jackpot notification period. When it is determined that it is the value notification effect period (step 60AKS050; Yes), control for executing the value information effect is performed (step 60AKS051). By the control of step 60AKS051, an operation effect that is a value notification effect can be executed.

  If it is determined in step 60AKS050 that it is not the value notification effect period (step 60AKS050; No), or after performing the control of step 60AKS051, it is determined whether it is the setting suggestive effect period (step 60AKS052). The setting suggestion effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in a large hit effect control pattern. The setting suggestion effect period may be set so as to be later than the value notification effect period. When it is determined that it is the setting suggestion effect period (Step 60AKS052; Yes), control for executing the setting suggestion effect is performed (Step 60AKS053). By the control in step 60AKS053, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect can be executed. If it is determined in step 60AKS052 that it is not the setting suggestion effect period (step 60AKS052; No), or after performing the control in step 60AKS053, for example, the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, after performing control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol based on the other (step 60AKS054), the variable display effect process is ended.

  When it is determined in step 60AKS041 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 60AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 60AKS055). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (Step 60AKS055; No), the variable display in-progress processing ends and the apparatus stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, a predetermined error process is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it. When the symbol confirmation command is received (Step 60AKS055; Yes), a display result is obtained in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) (step 60AKS056). Subsequently, a predetermined time is set as a jackpot start designation command reception waiting time (step 60AKS057). After the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step 60AKS058), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 9-9 shows execution periods and execution timings of various effects regarding the characteristic portion 60AK. 9A shows the execution period and the execution timing of the variable display-related effects including the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. FIG. 9B illustrates the execution period and the execution timing of the operation-related effects including the number notification effect and the operation effect. When the variable display is started at the timing T0, the number notification effect period starts. In the number notification effect period, the number notification effect is executed by the control in step 60AKS043 of the variable display effect process.

  Thereafter, when the number notification effect period ends at timing T1, the notice effect period starts. In the notice effect period, the control effect in step 60AKS045 of the effect process during variable display enables the operation effect to be the notice effect. For example, when an operation effect that is a plurality of announcement effects is executed, each announcement effect included in the plurality of announcement effects, such as a first announcement, a second announcement,..., Is sequentially executed. . In the notice effect period, not only the period during which the pre-reach fluctuation before the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is in the reach mode is performed, but also the post-reach fluctuation after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is in the reach mode. A part of the time period may be included. By performing an operation effect that is a notice effect in the notice effect period, the display result of the variable display is changed to “big hit” based on detection of a player's operation such as a push operation of the push button 31B, for example. An effect that gives a notice of what will happen becomes executable.

  In the variable display of the decorative symbols, for example, a big hit notification is executed at timing T2 with the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination. In the variable display effect process, when it is determined in step 60AKS048 that it is the big hit notification period, the big hit notification effect can be executed by the control in step 60AKS049. At this time, it is a value notification production period. In the value notification effect period, an operation effect that is a value information effect can be executed by the control in step 60AKS051 of the variable display effect process. For example, when an operation effect that is a plurality of value information effects is performed, each value information effect included in the plurality of value information effects, such as a first notification, a second information,. Be executed. By performing an operation effect that is a value information effect in the value information effect period, based on detection of a player's operation such as, for example, a push operation of the push button 31B, a probability change state after the end of the big hit game state. The effect of notifying whether or not the control is performed can be performed.

  Subsequently, a special time notification is executed at a timing T3, and a setting suggestion effect period is set. In the setting suggestion effect period, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect can be executed by the control in step 60AKS053 of the variable display effect process. For example, when an operation effect that is a plurality of setting suggestion effects is performed, each setting suggestion effect included in the plurality of setting suggestion effects such as first suggestion, second suggestion,. Be executed. By performing an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect in the setting suggestion effect period, the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined based on the detection of the player's operation, for example, the pressing operation of the push button 31B. The effect of making suggestions becomes executable. Thereafter, when the timing T4 is reached, the variable display ends and the big hit starts, and the control of the big hit gaming state is started.

  As described above, when a plurality of operation effects are performed, a number notification effect period, a notice effect period, a value information effect period, and a setting suggestion effect period can be provided. In the number notification effect period, a number notification effect for performing notification corresponding to the number of executions of the operation effect is executed. In the notice effect period, an operation effect that is a notice effect that gives notice of control to the jackpot game state is executed. In the value notification effect period, an operation effect that is a value information effect for notifying whether or not to be controlled to the certainty change state after the end of the big hit game state is executed. In the setting suggestion effect period, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. When the number of value notification times is 0, the value notification effect period does not have to be provided, and when the number of setting suggestions is 0, the setting suggestion effect period does not need to be provided.

  The notice effect period and the value notification effect period are included in a predetermined period during which the operation effect can be executed. The setting suggestion effect period is included in a specific period in which the operation effect can be executed after a predetermined period has elapsed. The value notification effect period starts when a big hit notification is performed at timing T2. The jackpot notification by the jackpot notification effect enables notification of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state in a predetermined period. The setting suggestion effect can be executed as an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period when the jackpot notification is performed at the timing T2.

  In step 60 AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, when the jackpot type is “probable change”, the setting suggestion frequency is determined to be other than 0 at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, and the setting suggestion effect is performed. Determined to be executable. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, when the number of setting suggestions is other than 0, the number of value notification is determined to be other than 0, and the value notification effect is determined to be executable. Therefore, the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”. When the value is controlled to the jackpot game state having a high advantage by the value notification effect, the predetermined period elapses at a higher rate than when the notification is controlled to the jackpot game state having a low advantage. In a later specific period, a setting suggestion effect can be executed as an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode.

  Even when an operation effect that is a notice effect or a value notification effect is enabled in a predetermined period, it is difficult to increase the player's expectation after the predetermined period has elapsed if these operation effects end. On the other hand, in the present invention, in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period, the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode, so even after the operation effect to be a notice effect or a value information effect is finished. In addition, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the operation effects in the suggested effect mode.

  Also, in step 60AKS025 of the operation effect determination process, only when the jackpot type is “probable change”, the number of setting suggestions is determined to be other than 0, and the setting suggestion effect is determined to be executable. In step 60AKS028 of the operation effect determination process, when the number of setting suggestions is other than 0, the number of value notification is determined to be other than 0, and the value notification effect is determined to be executable. Therefore, among a plurality of types of jackpot game states, such as a jackpot type of “non-probable change” or “probable change”, according to being controlled to a jackpot game state corresponding to the “probable change” of the jackpot type having the highest degree of advantage. Only when the value control effect is given to the jackpot game state having the highest degree of advantage by the value information effect, a setting suggestion effect can be executed as an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after a predetermined period has elapsed. Become.

  Generally, after the notification of controlling to the jackpot game state having a high degree of advantage is performed, it is difficult to further increase the expectation of the player. On the other hand, in the present invention, in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period, the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode, and by providing a case where the suggestion regarding the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. Even after the elapse of the predetermined period, the effects can be diversified and the entertainment interest can be improved so as to expect the operation effects in the suggested effect mode.

  9-10 and 9-11 show examples of execution of the operation effect. In this execution example, the number of executions of the operation effect is determined to be “10 executions”, which is 10, and the number of value notification and the number of setting suggestions are both set to 2. Therefore, after the operation effect serving as the notice effect is executed six times, the notice effect period ends, and the big hit is notified. FIG. 9-10 (A) shows an effect execution example 60AKD1 when the big hit notification is executed by the big hit notification effect. At this time, a jackpot notification effect including the display of a message such as “Battle victory!” And the display of an effect image indicating a character is executed. In addition, a normal symbol indicating the number “6” is displayed as a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for “left”, “middle”, and “right”. An effect image indicating “the number of remaining operations four times” is also displayed as the number of remaining executions of the operation effect. When such a decorative symbol of the non-probable variable jackpot combination composed of the same normal symbol is displayed, the impression that the jackpot type is controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to “non-probable” and that it is not controlled to the probable variable state. Give to the player.

  FIG. 9-10 (B) shows an effect execution example 60AKD2 when the value notification effect period is started. At this time, a message indicating that the remaining number of operation effects is 4, which is the number of times the operation effect that can be performed as the value notification effect is executable, is displayed. FIG. 9C illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD3 when the first value notification effect is started. In this case, by displaying an effect image indicating the push button 31B, an operation of the player such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is prompted. FIG. 9D illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD4 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first value information effect. Here, the fact that the jackpot type is “probable change” is not performed based on the detection of the player's operation that is a pressing operation on the push button 31B, so that the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state Notification production that gives an uncontrolled impression to the user. In addition, an effect image indicating “3 remaining operation times” is displayed as the remaining number of operation effects.

  FIG. 9E illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD5 when the second value notification effect is started. At this time, similarly to the case where the first value notification effect is started, an effect image indicating the push button 31B is displayed, and the player's operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is prompted. FIG. 9F illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD6 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second value notification effect. Here, the fact that the jackpot type is “probable change” is performed based on the detection of the player's operation that is a pressing operation on the push button 31B. A success notification effect notifying that the control is performed is executed. In addition, as a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “Middle” and “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a regular symbol indicating the number “6” is a positive variation symbol indicating the number “7”. Changed and displayed. When such a decorative symbol of the probability variable big hit combination composed of the same probability variable symbol is displayed, the player is controlled to the big hit game state corresponding to the "big probability" and controlled to the probability variable state. Can be recognized. In addition, an effect image indicating “remaining operation number twice” is displayed as the remaining number of operation effect executions.

  FIG. 9G illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD7 when the setting suggestion effect period is started. At this time, along with the notification of the special time, a message notifying the remaining number 2 of the operation effects is displayed as the executable number of the operation effects as the setting suggestion effect.

  FIG. 9A illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD8 when the first setting suggestion effect is started. In this case, by displaying an effect image indicating the push button 31B together with an effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion effect, a player's operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is prompted. FIG. 9B illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD9 in a case where the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the first setting suggestion effect. In this case, as the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC2, an effect image indicating the character CH2 as the corresponding character is displayed. In the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, by displaying characters CH1 to CH5, which are the corresponding characters of the setting suggestion patterns 60AKC1 to 60AKC5, in order, the degree of advantage corresponding to the character indicated by the displayed effect image is displayed. , So that the player can recognize it.

  FIG. 9C illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD10 when the second setting suggestion effect is started. At this time, similarly to the case where the first setting suggestion effect is started, an effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion effect or an effect image indicating the push button 31B is displayed, and the player performs a pressing operation on the push button 31B. Is prompted. FIG. 9D illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD11 when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second setting suggestion effect. In this case, an effect image indicating the character CH4, which is the corresponding character, is displayed as the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4. FIG. 9E illustrates an effect execution example 60AKD12 when the setting suggestion effect period ends. At this time, the display result of the corresponding character in the setting suggestion effect that has already been executed may be displayed so that the player can recognize it. Fig. 9-11 (F) shows an effect execution example 60AKD13 in the case where the decorative symbol of the certain-variable big hit combination that becomes the finalized decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the variable display. Then, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is "big hit", control of the big hit gaming state is started.

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

  As a specific example, instead of the determination example shown in FIG. 9-4, for example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable”, the setting suggestion effect is performed at a higher rate than when the jackpot type is “probable”. May be determined to be executable. In the determination example illustrated in FIG. 9-4, the number of setting suggestions may be determined by a ratio of a case where the jackpot type is “non-probable” and a case where the “big” is replaced. In this way, if the jackpot type is “non-probable”, if the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a higher rate than “probable”, the jackpot type having a lower degree of advantage than the case of the “probable” is used. In the case of a certain “non-probable change”, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect can be executed at a high rate in response to being controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, among multiple types of jackpot game states, such as "non-probable change" or "probable change", the operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect only in the case of the non-probable change, which is the type of jackpot with the lowest advantage. May be executable. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so that the operation effects in the suggested effect mode are expected.

  As a plurality of types of advantageous states having different degrees of advantage, the jackpot type may be controlled to a jackpot game state having a different number of rounds, instead of the jackpot game state of “non-probable” or “probable”. For example, a big hit type according to the number of rounds, such as “4R” where the number of rounds is 4, “6R” where the number of rounds is 6, “8R” where the number of rounds is 8, and “10R” where the number of rounds is 10 May be provided. In this case, as the number of rounds increases, the number of prize balls obtainable by the player increases, so that the player's advantage only needs to increase. The value notification effect may be an effect of notifying the number of prize balls obtainable by the player according to the number of rounds. Also in such a case, among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the notification that the value is controlled to the jackpot gaming state having a high degree of advantage by the value notification effect in accordance with being controlled to the jackpot gaming state having a high degree of advantage is provided. If performed, at a higher rate than when the notification controlled to the jackpot gaming state with a low degree of advantage is performed, in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period, the setting suggestion effect as an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode What is necessary is just to make it executable. In addition, among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, in accordance with being controlled to the jackpot gaming state having the highest degree of advantage, the value notification effect was performed to control the jackpot gaming state having the highest degree of advantage by the value notification effect. Only in this case, the setting suggestion effect may be made executable as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so that the operation effects in the suggested effect mode are expected.

  On the other hand, among the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, in accordance with being controlled to the jackpot gaming state having a low degree of advantage, the value notification effect is performed to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state having a low advantage by the value notification effect. In a case, the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period, at a higher rate than when the notification controlled to the big hit gaming state with a high degree of advantage is performed. You may. Alternatively, among the plurality of types of the jackpot gaming states, in accordance with being controlled to the jackpot gaming state having the lowest degree of advantage, the value notification effect is performed to control the jackpot gaming state having the lowest degree of advantage by the value notification effect. Only in this case, the setting suggestion effect may be made executable as the operation effect of the suggestion effect mode in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period. In these cases as well, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so that the operation effects in the suggested effect mode are expected.

  In addition, the player's advantage in a plurality of types of advantageous states may be different depending on whether or not an arbitrary game value is provided or the content of the provided game value. For example, when controlling to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game state, the advantage of the player may be changed by changing the upper limit number of the variable display that can be executed in the time saving state. Alternatively, in the case where the game is controlled to be in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, the advantage of the player may be made different by changing the big hit probability in the probable change state. The advantage of the player may be varied by varying the number of consecutive chan, which is the number of times repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state. Further, the value that can be provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the game value related to the execution of the game itself, but includes, for example, execution of a reach effect to be a super reach, display of an effect image to be a premiere character, and premier music. Part or all of performing a specific effect, such as playing sound and displaying an image showing a two-dimensional code, may be included. The image indicating the two-dimensional code may be any image that includes information that enables a predetermined digital content to be acquired by photographing with a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player. The value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may include an effect point different from that for executing a specific effect.

  The number of executions of the operation effect is not limited to the case of “five executions” of five times or the case of “10 times of execution” of ten times. Any settings can be used. Also in this case, when the number of executions of the operation effect is large, the setting suggestion effect may be executed by setting the number of setting suggestions to a value other than 0 at a higher rate than when the number of executions of the operation effect is small. In addition, when the number of executions of the operation effect is large, the number of setting suggestions that can not be determined when the number of executions of the operation effect is small can be determined, or the rate at which more setting suggestions are executed can be increased. You may.

  Instead of the determination example illustrated in FIG. 9-6, a restriction may be provided so that a setting suggestion effect using the same setting suggestion pattern is not executed for all of the plurality of setting suggestion patterns. In addition, regardless of whether or not the final stage is the operation effect and whether or not the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC4 has been determined, the setting suggestion pattern is determined at a common determination ratio, and then a predetermined difference is determined. When the change condition is satisfied, the determined setting suggestion pattern may be replaced with another setting suggestion pattern, so that a setting suggestion effect using the same setting suggestion pattern may not be executed. Alternatively, a setting suggestion effect using the same setting suggestion pattern may be repeatedly executable for a plurality of setting suggestion patterns.

  The setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 may be determined at a different ratio depending on, for example, the number of setting suggestions as well as whether or not it is the final operation effect. When the number of setting suggestions is large, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be determined at a higher rate than when the number of setting suggestions is small, and the confirmation notification that the setting value is 6 may be easily executed. Alternatively, when the number of setting suggestions is large, the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 can be determined at a lower rate than when the number of setting suggestions is small, so that the confirmation notification that the setting value is 6 may be hardly executed. .

  After the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed once, a limit may be provided so that the setting suggestion effect is not executed as the setting suggestion effect by the same setting suggestion pattern until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. . For example, in the period in which the control mode is repeatedly controlled to the jackpot game state without being controlled to the normal state, the release condition is not satisfied, and after the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed once, the same setting suggestion pattern is used. May be limited so as not to be executed as a setting suggestion effect by the user. When the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5 is executed, it is determined that the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and it becomes possible to recognize that the set value has a high advantage for the player. By increasing the rarity of such setting suggestive effects, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  Instead of the setting suggestion effect or together with the setting suggestion effect, when an operation effect serving as a notice effect is executed, the suggestion regarding the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be performed. For example, as a plurality of notice effect patterns, a notice effect pattern having a different determination ratio depending on the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a notice effect pattern that can be determined only when the set value in the pachinko game machine 1 is a specific value is used. It may be provided. More specifically, when the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, it is possible to determine the announcement effect pattern for notifying the message of “reliability 66%”, or the determination ratio of the announcement effect pattern is increased. As described above, the determined value in the announcement effect pattern determination table may be assigned to a plurality of announcement effect patterns. By performing an operation effect serving as a notice effect so that the suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, a notice effect can be executed as an operation effect of a suggestion effect mode in a predetermined period before a specific period. Becomes In addition to the operation effect serving as a notice effect, when an operation effect serving as a value notification effect is performed, suggestions regarding the set values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made. By performing an operation effect serving as a value notification effect so that the suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, in a predetermined period before the specific period, the value information effect is performed as an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode. It becomes executable. As a result, the effects can be diversified and the interest in the game can be improved so as to pay attention to the operation effects for performing the notice and the notification.

  In the operation effect determination process shown in FIG. 9B, instead of steps 60AKS025 to 60AKS029, the value notification number may be determined and then the setting suggestion number may be determined. In this case, when the value notification number is determined to be other than 0, the setting suggestion number can be determined. When the value notification number is determined to be 0, the setting suggestion number is not determined and the setting suggestion effect is performed. May not be executed. In this way, when the value notification effect notifies the player whether or not a game value advantageous to the player is provided, it is only necessary that the setting suggestion effect can provide suggestions regarding the set values.

  The setting suggestion effect is not limited to the effect indicating the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may be, for example, an effect indicating whether the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include a setting suggestion pattern having a different determination ratio depending on whether the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. When the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, the setting suggestion effect is executed by the setting suggestion pattern determined at a high rate, so that the player can recognize that the setting value has changed. In addition, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the entertainment of the game.

  At least a part of the predetermined period or a part or all of the specific period may be included in a period after the end of the variable display. For example, during the execution of the variable display, the operation effect serving as the notice effect may be executed, but the value effect effect or the operation effect serving as the setting suggestion effect may not be executed. After that, when the display result of the variable display becomes “big hit”, the value information effect is produced in accordance with the execution of the big hit start effect (fanfare effect) or the middle hit effect (the effect corresponding to the first round or the second round). Alternatively, an operation effect that is a setting suggestion effect may be made executable. The operation effects that are the notice effect, the value notification effect, and the setting suggestion effect may be executable in any order. A case where a setting suggestion effect is executed without executing a value notification effect may be provided.

  The operation effect may be made executable based on the detection of the tilt operation on the stick controller 31A in addition to the pressing operation on the push button 31B. In the case where the operation effect using the stick controller 31A is executed, the effect mode in which the advantage of the player is higher may be set at a higher rate than when the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed. Good. For example, in the setting suggestion effect by the setting suggestion pattern 60AKC5, the setting suggestion is such that the determination ratio of the operation effect using the push button 31B is 0/100 and the determination ratio of the operation effect using the stick controller 31A is 100/100. The determined value in the pattern determination table may be assigned to a plurality of setting suggestion patterns.

  The configuration for detecting the action by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, but may be, for example, a rotatable jog dial, or a touch operation or a press operation such as a touch panel. It may be possible. Furthermore, a sensor that can detect any operation that is not limited to the instruction input operation by the player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. The result of taking an image of a subject such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) so that any operation can be detected as the predetermined operation. That is, the configuration for detecting the operation by the player may be any configuration that can detect the operation of the arbitrary object mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  The various restrictions may be based on arbitrary ranges and limits as long as they do not deviate from the purpose of the present invention, the problems to be solved, and other purposes. The range of the restriction may be any condition that makes the presence, the rate, and the other amount different for the execution of the process, the control, and the operation. What is necessary is just to make the contents different (for example, when stopping, reducing, or reducing the degree).

(Explanation on the means for solving the problem and the effect of the characteristic unit 60AK)
A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, for example, as a plurality of set values having different degrees of advantage for the player, for example, 1 to 6 A setting unit such as the CPU 103 that executes the setting value changing process of FIG. 8-13, which can be set to one of the setting values, and a game control unit such as the CPU 103 that can proceed with the game. Based on the detection of the motion of the player, for example, the processing of steps 60AKS045, 60AKS051, and 60AKS053 shown in FIG. 9-8, which can execute a motion effect such as a notice effect, a value notification effect, and a setting suggestion effect, is executed. The operation effect execution means such as the effect control CPU 120, and a notification corresponding to the number of executions of the operation effect. And a notification effect execution means such as an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step 60AKS043 shown in FIG. 9-8, for example. A first execution pattern in which the operation effect of the number of executions indicated in the effect is executed within a predetermined period, for example, when the variable display result is not "big hit" or when the determination result of the setting suggestion number is 0, and a notification. A motion effect of a number smaller than the number of executions indicated in the performance is executed within a predetermined period, and after the predetermined period elapses, an operation effect of the remaining number of executions is executed. A second execution pattern such as a case where the determination result of the number of suggestions is other than 0 is included, and the motion effect execution means is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-5, 9-6, and 9-9. The operation effect to be executed after a period can be performed by differential representation embodiment performing implications for setting the setting means. As a result, the effects can be diversified and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  It is provided with advantage notification means such as effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step 60AKS049 shown in FIG. 9-8, for example, which can notify that the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state for a predetermined period. If the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" in the process of step 60AKS024 shown in 9-2, and if the notification by the advantageous notification means is performed, such as a portion for executing the process of step 60AKS025, the predetermined period is set. In a specific period after the elapse, an action effect of the suggestion effect mode may be executable. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so as to draw attention to the motion effects in the suggested effect mode.

  As the advantageous state, for example, a first advantageous state in which the jackpot type is “non-probable” and a second advantageous state in which the advantage is higher than the first advantageous state, for example, in the case of “probable”. Can be controlled to a plurality of types of advantageous states, including, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the operation effect execution means is configured to output a notification when control to the second advantageous state is performed by the advantageous notification means. May be able to execute the action effect of the suggested effect mode in the specific period at a higher rate than when the notification of the control to the first advantageous state is performed by the advantage notification means. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

  As the advantageous state, for example, a first advantageous state in which the jackpot type is “non-probable” and a second advantageous state in which the advantage is higher than the first advantageous state, for example, in the case of “probable”. Can be controlled to a plurality of types of advantageous states, and the operation effect execution means can be controlled by the advantage notifying means, for example, when "non-probable change" and "probable change" of the jackpot type shown in FIG. Is notified in the specific advantageous period at a higher rate than when the control is switched to the second advantageous state by the advantageous notification means. The operation effect in the effect mode may be executable. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

  As the advantageous state, the degree of advantage for the player is different, for example, the jackpot type can be controlled to a plurality of advantageous states, such as one of “non-probable” and “probable”. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the action effect of the suggested effect mode can be executed in the specific period only when the notification of the control to the most advantageous state is performed by the advantage notification unit. You may. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so as to expect the action effects in the suggested effect mode.

  The action effect execution means may execute the action effect in any of a plurality of modes as the action effect of the suggestion effect mode, for example, when the number of setting suggestions shown in FIG. 9-4 is determined to be one of 2 to 4. It can be executed a plurality of times in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period, and restricts that the operation effect in the suggested effect mode is executed by the same mode included in the plurality of modes, for example, step 60AKS027 shown in FIG. May be provided with a limiting means such as effect control CPU 120 for determining the setting suggestion pattern at the determination ratio shown in FIG. As a result, the effects can be diversified and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  The action effect execution means sets the action effect of the suggestion effect mode to a first timing such as an execution timing of the first suggestion and a second suggestion later than the first timing, for example, in a specific period after the elapse of the predetermined period. 9A and 9B, for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-6, an action effect indicating that the set value has the highest advantage for the player. May be executed at a higher rate at the second timing than at the first timing. This makes it possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so as to focus attention on the motion effects in the suggested effect mode.

  The action effect execution means may be capable of executing, in a predetermined period, an action effect for giving a notice that the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous state in a suggested effect mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the effects and improve the game entertainment so as to pay attention to the operation effects for performing the notice.

(Explanation related to association of features)
The configuration related to the characteristic unit 60AK may be appropriately combined with some or all of the configuration related to the characteristic unit 048AK. For example, in the display result determination table, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical range of the big hit determination value, and the pachinko gaming machine When the set value set to 1 is any of 2 to 6, the range from 1238 to the value corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value, The operation effect to be executed after the elapse may be executable as a setting suggestion effect which is an operation effect of the suggestion effect mode.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 5 ... Image display device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Operation effect execution means capable of executing an operation effect based on detecting an operation of the player;
Including a notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect that performs a notification corresponding to the number of executions of the operation effect,
The execution pattern of the action effect by the action effect execution means includes a first execution pattern for executing the action effect of the number of executions indicated by the notification effect within a predetermined period, and a number of times less than the number of executions indicated by the notification effect. A second execution pattern that executes the operation effect within the predetermined period, and executes the operation effect of the remaining number of executions after the predetermined period elapses.
The operation effect execution means can execute an operation effect to be executed after the elapse of the predetermined period, in a suggestion effect mode for indicating the setting of the setting means.
A gaming machine characterized by that: