JP2020036817A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of easily recognizing that setting is suggested even after a setting suggestion performance is executed.SOLUTION: A setting suggestion performance is executed based on the control to a big winning game state, and a background image and a holding display corresponding to a setting suggestion image are displayed in a probability variation state after the big winning game state is completed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-5

Description

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

  Conventionally, there is a type in which any one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for a player can be set based on a setting change operation, and a character displayed during variable display suggests setting. (Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-200902 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, the execution period of the setting suggestion effect is not sufficiently considered. It may not be possible to recognize that the operation has been performed.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and provides a gaming machine capable of easily recognizing that setting suggestion is being performed even after a setting suggesting effect has been performed. The purpose is to:

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage (for example, big hit probability) for the player;
A setting suggestion effect executing means (for example, a setting suggestion effect capable of executing a setting suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect displaying the high setting suggestion character image 112F002 as shown in FIG. 10-1 (D)) as shown in FIG. Effect control CPU 120);
At least a specific display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, background image) during execution of the variable display,
After the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect execution means can display the specific display in a mode corresponding to the setting suggestion effect (for example, as shown in 112FS022 of FIG. 10-5, a big hit). A background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image and a hold display are displayed in the probable change state after the end of the gaming state).

  According to such a configuration, even after the setting suggestion effect has been executed, the specific display is displayed in a form corresponding to the setting suggestion effect, so that it is easy to recognize that the setting suggestion is being performed. be able to.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The setting suggestion effect execution means may include, among the plurality of types of setting suggestion images, which provide suggestions regarding the setting by the setting means during an end effect period (for example, an ending effect period) when the advantageous state ends as the setting suggestion effect. Either one can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), a low setting suggestion pattern for displaying a low setting suggestion character image and a high display for displaying a high setting suggestion character image as an ending effect pattern. A setting suggestion pattern and a high setting confirmation pattern for displaying a high setting confirmation character image can be displayed).

  According to such a configuration, the display period of the setting suggestion image displayed in the end effect period continues even after the advantageous state ends, so that the setting suggestion is performed after the advantageous state ends. Can be easily recognized.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling to a special state (for example, probable change state) after the end of the advantageous state,
The setting suggestion effect execution means can display a background image displayed during execution of the variable display in the special state as a background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image (for example, execution of the variable display in the probable change state). The background image displayed inside is displayed as a background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image).

  According to such a configuration, the display period of the setting suggestion image continues even after the advantageous state ends, and after the advantageous state ends, the setting suggestion is performed from the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image. You can easily recognize what is happening.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above,
A detection unit (for example, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting an operation of the player,
The setting suggestion effect execution means can continuously display the setting suggestion image in response to the detection means detecting an action of the player during the end effect period (for example, FIG. 10B). As shown in (2), the setting suggestion image is continuously displayed in response to the player's operation being detected on the push sensor 35B by the button input during the ending effect period).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to select whether or not to continuously display the setting suggestion image according to the preference of the player, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
According to the type of the setting suggestion image, the setting suggestion effect execution unit may or may not continue displaying the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image during the special state (for example, FIG. 10). As shown in 112FS010 of -4, the display of the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image of the high setting suggestion pattern or the high setting confirmation pattern continues, but the display of the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image of the low setting suggestion pattern is not performed. Not continue).

  According to such a configuration, by performing control in accordance with the type of the setting suggestion image, the range of the effect is expanded.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5),
The setting suggestion image is a first setting suggestion image that is easy to be selected with a setting value advantageous to the player (for example, as shown in FIG. A setting suggestion image of a high setting suggestion pattern that is easy to be selected and a setting suggestion image of a high setting confirmation pattern) and a second setting suggestion image that is easy to be selected with a setting value disadvantageous to the player (for example, FIG. 10-3 (A)). As shown, a setting suggestion image of a low setting suggestion pattern that is easy to be selected in 1-3 that is a disadvantageous low setting for the player),
The setting suggestion effect execution means continues displaying a background image corresponding to the first setting suggestion image during the special state after displaying the first setting suggestion image, and terminates the second setting suggestion image. It is displayed only during the effect period (for example, as shown in 112FS010 of FIG. 10-4, the display of the background image according to the setting suggestion image of the high setting suggestion pattern or the high setting confirmation pattern is continued, but the low setting suggestion pattern is displayed. The background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image is displayed only during the ending effect period.)

  According to such a configuration, since only the display of the background image corresponding to the first setting suggestion image advantageous to the player is continuously displayed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (3) to (6),
The setting suggestion effect execution means displays a background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image during the special state, and a predetermined display end condition (for example, 15 variable displays after the start of the probable change state) is satisfied. Then, the display is returned to the normal background image in the special state (for example, as shown in 112FS023-112FS025 in FIG. 10-5, after the display change counter becomes 0, the display extension flag is cleared and the normal probable change is performed. Display with a background image according to the state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling property from being increased by not excessively displaying the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image.

(8) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7),
The setting suggestion effect execution means displays the specific display in a mode according to the first setting suggestion image during the special state after displaying the first setting suggestion image, and displays the second setting suggestion image. The specific display is displayed in the normal mode during the special state after the above (as indicated by 112FS021 in FIG. 10-5), the display extension flag set by the button operation in the high setting suggestion pattern or the high setting confirmation pattern is set. If the flag is set, a hold display corresponding to the setting suggestion image is displayed, and if the display extension flag is not set as in the case of the low setting suggestion pattern, a hold display corresponding to the normal probability change state is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling property from being increased by not excessively displaying the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (6) to (8),
The setting suggestion effect execution means displays the first setting suggestion image for a longer period of time than the second setting suggestion image in the end effect period (for example, as shown in FIG. The display period of the setting suggestion image of the suggestion pattern or the high setting confirmation pattern is 10 seconds, whereas the display period of the setting suggestion image of the low setting suggestion pattern is 7 seconds.)

  According to such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect can be suitably executed by changing the display period depending on the type of the setting suggestion image.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (9),
The setting suggestion effect execution means, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, issues a notification indicating an execution period of the setting suggestion effect (for example, as illustrated in FIG. The displayed display period image 112F004 is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily grasp the execution period of the setting suggestion effect.

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 a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure showing a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every big hit type in a special symbol display device. It is a figure which shows the shift aspect of a 1st hold display and a 2nd hold display. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every big hit type in a round display. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the production control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various big hits. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B and big hit C), (C) FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern for loss determination table. (A) is a front view of the display monitor, (B) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor, and (C) is an explanatory diagram of display contents. 5 is a time chart showing a display time of an item displayed on a display monitor. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a change in display content of a display monitor. It is a flowchart showing a game control main process. (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clearing process, and (B) is a schematic diagram of a RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows a power-off detection process. It is a figure showing change of a display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor at the time of a cold start, and (B) is a view showing a display mode of the display monitor at the time of occurrence of a set value abnormality error or when recovering from a power cut during a setting change. FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display device, the hold display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display device during the execution of the setting change processing, and (B) is when a set value abnormality error occurs, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of the special symbol display device when it recovers from the power interruption during setting change. It is a figure showing a part of timer interrupt for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random number value determination process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the determination value range of the special figure display result determination random number. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of the rejection determination module performed by 92FS002 of FIG. 9A, and 92FS028 of FIG. 9-2 by the characteristic part 092F. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of the hit determination module by the characteristic part 093F. It is a figure showing an example of a production in feature part 112F. It is a figure showing a timing chart in feature part 112F. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an ending pattern determination table in a feature unit 112F. It is a flow chart which shows ending production processing in feature part 112F. It is a flowchart which shows the setting suggestion image display processing in the characteristic part 112F.

(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 (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the 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). (Scroll display of direction 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 the game ball enters the large 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-described 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 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 where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or 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 set in the 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, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the 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 effects include 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 the 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 the 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, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up 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 passing or approach 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 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform 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 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 general 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 storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . 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 S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one 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 processing, 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). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting 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 the winning (also referred to as winning the 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”. If 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 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 the waiting process per special figure, 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”. 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. Also, if the reception wait time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, 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 control 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 process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control 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 middle rendering process, the value of the rendering control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending rendering process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit gaming state from the main board 11. 7 ", and ends 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 a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable 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 207SG of the present embodiment)
Next, the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8A is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a gaming board (gauge) constituting a gaming board surface. Board) 2 and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 207 SG003 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 and firing device and driven into the game area. In the gaming machine frame 207SG003, a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window is positioned between a door opening position for opening the front surface of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 centering on the left side and a door closing position for closing the front surface. The game area is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 207SG003a. When the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

  The gaming machine frame 207SG003 can be opened by inserting and unlocking a door key (not shown) owned by a clerk or the like of the game arcade, and players other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame 207SG003 and the glass. The door frame 207SG003a cannot be opened.

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

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

  In the left game area 207SG002L, the general winning opening 10 is arranged, and in the right game area 207SG002R, from the upstream to the downstream of the right game area 207SG002R, the pass gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, the general The winning opening 10 and the special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game balls flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can enter the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game balls flowing down the right game area 207SG002R are variable. The second starting winning opening, the general winning opening 10 and the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 formed by the winning ball device 6B can be won, and can pass through the passage gate 41.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, game balls flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot enter the second start winning opening or the special winning opening, and game balls flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot enter the first start winning opening. Has become.

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

  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 surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 207SG003 in a closed state. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 207SG003 by using it. 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 207SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but these may be shared by one key.

  Further, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is disposed 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 visually recognized in a state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is not opened, the front face when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 in a state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened. This is a front view when viewing, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, 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 207 SG of the present embodiment is A first special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of executing the variable display of one special figure, a second special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of executing the variable display of the second special figure, and a first reserved display capable of displaying the first reserved storage number. 207SG025A, a second hold display 207SG025B capable of displaying the second reserved storage number, a normal symbol display 207SG020 capable of displaying a variable display of the normal symbol, a general symbol display 207SG025C capable of displaying the number of ordinary symbol storage, A round indicator 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, a high base state (time saving state) and a big hit game A right-handed lamp 207SG132 that is lit in a gaming state in which a game ball such as a state is shot toward the right gaming area 207SG002R, a probable changing lamp 207SG133 that is lit when in a probable state, and a time-saving lamp 207SG134 that is lit in a high base state (time-saving state). A game information display unit 207SG200 is provided.

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

  In the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A displays the fluctuation display result with two types of big hit symbols (lighted LED combinations) for each big hit type. Derivation display is possible. Further, in the case where the fluctuation display result is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B displays the fluctuation display with two types of big hit symbols (lighted LED combinations) for each big hit type. Result and derived display are available.

  In the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B have different jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed, but the first special symbol display device 207SG004A. At least a part of the big hit symbol derivable and displayable with the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be overlapped.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, each of the first reservation display 207SG025A and the second reservation display 207SG025B has four segments of LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold display unit 207SG025A and the second hold display unit 207SG025B, if the number of storages to be held is one, only the LED at the left end is turned on. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up sequentially. Then, every time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is shifted in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment) in accordance with the decrease (consumption) of the hold storage. (In the section 207SG, the left direction).

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round display 207SG131 includes five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot types in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, there are provided three jackpot types, a jackpot A which is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B which is a 5-round jackpot, and a jackpot C which is a 15-round jackpot. In addition, which of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 is turned on differs depending on the type of the big hit.

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

  Note that the effect control board 12 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 that can be operated between their respective origin positions and effect positions during variable display and the like. An origin detection sensor 207SG331 that can detect that one movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321, and a second movable body 207SG322 is located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. Is connected to the origin detection sensor 207SG332 which can detect that.

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

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

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), a result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing”, “big hit”, or “small hit” (predetermined result) ), And different EXT data are set according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type when the fluctuation display result is “big hit” (big hit type determination result).

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

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

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

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during opening of the special winning opening or the notification command after opening the special winning opening, different EXT data is set in accordance with the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, CPU 103 outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 8-9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIGS. 8-9, in the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for determining the ordinary figure display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by the CPU 103 by software update using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which each of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-9. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores, in addition to a game control program, various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables illustrated in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13 and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also includes table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11 and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. And a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the jackpot winning probability (payout rate) 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.

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

  FIGS. 8-13 (A) and 8-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. It is. Among these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the big hit type using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening (that is, when the first special symbol change display is performed). It is a table when you do. In addition, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is changed and displayed). It is a table in case.

  The big hit type determination table indicates that the big hit type is one of the big hit A to the big hit C based on the hit type determining random number (MR2) when the change display result is determined to be a big hit symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination values shown in FIGS. 8 to 13 are assigned to each big hit.

  Here, the big hit type in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as the big hit type, a big hit A (also referred to as a non-probable variable big hit) in which only the time-saving control is executed after the big hit gaming state ends to shift to the low-probability high-base state, After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and a big hit B or a big hit C (also referred to as a large-variable big hit) which shifts to the high-precision high-base state is set.

  Further, the ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, a variation pattern determination table for a big hit which is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “big hit”, and the variation display result is “small hit”. A variation pattern determination table for big hits used when it is predetermined is determined, and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “losed” is prepared in advance. ing.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the variation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within a range that the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take is assigned as a determination value.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), as the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a jackpot variation pattern determination table (the jackpot A) used when the jackpot type is the jackpot A. ) And a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is for jackpot B and jackpot C are prepared in advance. A) and the big hit change pattern determination tables (big hit B and big hit C) have a normal reach big hit change pattern (PB1-1), a super reach α big hit change pattern (PB1-2), and a super reach β big hit For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3), a predetermined value within a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take A random value is assigned as a judgment value.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the loss variation pattern determination table includes a loss pattern used when the number of pending storages is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the time saving control. Variation pattern determination table A, loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 in the low base state, and 5 to 8 total suspension storage numbers in the low base state. A loss variation pattern determination table C used in a certain case and a loss variation pattern determination table D used in a case where the game state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super reach As shown in FIG. 8-16, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in the range in which the random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern can be taken for the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8A may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is retained for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game.

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

  The first special map holding storage unit stores a special map which has not yet started, although a game ball has passed (entered) a first starting winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has been generated. The hold data of the game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. The second special figure reservation storage unit stores a special winning start (second starting winning) when a game ball passes (enters) a second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B but has not yet started. It stores the pending data of the figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B).

  The general figure holding storage unit stores the hold information of the general figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate is detected by the gate switch 21. The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. The game control timer setting section is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control counter setting section is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8A, 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.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the display monitor 207SG029 displays the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability low-base state) for each out 6000 balls in all game states. Base L which is a (real-time value during measurement), base 1 which is a base value calculated in a normal state (low-probability low base state) for each out 6000 balls for the first time in all game states, and a base value in all game states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability low-base state) for every second 6000 balls, and normal state (low-probability low-base state) for every third 6000 balls in all game states And the base value 3 calculated as the base value can be displayed. The base L, base 1, base 2, and base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 in percentage.

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

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

  Next, a game control main process in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets 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), RAM clear processing for clearing the RAM 102 is executed (207SGSa009), the RAM clear flag is set again, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). When the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 without executing 207SGSa009 and 207SGSa010.

  In 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). 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 release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started while the lock switch 207SG051 is ON and the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is open (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is (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 207SGSa014, 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 207SGSa014.

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

  In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not the RAM 102 has been cleared at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 (ie, whether or not the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) has been executed) ( 207 SGSa014). 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 setting value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a formal procedure by an operation of an amusement park employee or the like (the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened and the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on, and the pachinko gaming machine is operated while operating the clear switch). When the device 1 is started), 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 207SGSa009 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 corresponding to a period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are set. The notification of the cold start is started by starting the blinking (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.

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked during the cold start notification timer period (for example, 5 seconds) when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. At the time of a cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be blinked, Further, 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, and if the error notification execution waiting timer has expired (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are used to notify the occurrence of a set value abnormality error or to recover from a power interruption during setting change (error notification). , "E." is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

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

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG 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 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, a clerk of the game hall or the like can generate an error or set value 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 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the clear switch is determined to be ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. Although the form in which the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed after clearing the flag is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. Means that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or not after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 207SGSa021, but when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (20). SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

  FIG. 8-21 (A) is a flowchart illustrating a RAM clear process (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface process. 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.

  In the RAM 102 in the characteristic portion 207SG of this embodiment, addresses (F000 to FXXX) are assigned to each storage area as shown in FIG. 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). At other addresses (after F003), game information including special figure hold storage and general figure hold storage, values of various counters, various timers, various flags, and error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored. . The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among 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.

  In other words, the RAM clear processing in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment is processing for 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 portion 207SG in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clearing process, 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 207SG of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag may be stored in the game control microcomputer. By storing them in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of the operation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or 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. 8-22 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 processing, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the first hold display. The blinking of the second hold indicator 207SG025A and 207SG025B is started (207SGSa052, see FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 sets only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode according to the setting value change process (a mode other than the jackpot A, the jackpot B, or the jackpot C shown in FIG. 8-6). Is started (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 provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. Is terminated (207SGSa067), and all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold display 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round display 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. 8-23 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the first hold display. The blinking of the second hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B is started (207SGSa102, see FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 sets only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as a mode according to the set value confirmation processing (a mode other than the big hit A, big hit B, or big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6). Is started (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 values on the display monitor 207SG029 is terminated (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. Are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold display 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round display 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 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207Sg004B, and the round display device 207SG131 from the start of the set value change process or the set value confirmation process, and the first hold display device 207SG025A, the second By starting the blinking of the hold display 207Sg025B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, the player, the clerk of the game hall, or the like can change the set value or the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the confirmation is being performed.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing, the segment constituting the round display 207SG 131 is configured as a mode corresponding to the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing. Although only one LED is illuminated, the present invention is not limited to this. The lighting patterns of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are the big hit A, the big hit shown in FIG. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as the mode does not correspond to any of B and big hit C.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), at the start of the set value change process or the set value check process, a mode corresponding to the set value change process or the set value check process As an example, a case is described in which the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 may be set values change. Lighting may be performed in different modes at the start of the process and at the start of the set value confirmation process.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is opened in a state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened. The setting value change processing is executed by turning ON the clear switch and the clear switch.

  At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) to 8-25 (E), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit are turned off by turning off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display using the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 17) 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.

  Also, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened. By setting the (clear switch OFF), the set value confirmation processing is executed.

  At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A), 8-25 (B) and 8-25 (E), the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off so that the first The display using the display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (display of the base value illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 17) 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. 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.

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

  In the game control timer interrupt process in the feature unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the CPU 103 executes the same power-off detection process (207SGS200) as the above-described 207SGSa057 and 207SGSa108. Thereafter, S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed.

  Although the characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment has been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto. Included in the invention.

  For example, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the game information display portion 207SG200 includes the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, the second hold display device 207SG025B, Although the form which comprised the symbol display 207SG020, the general figure hold | maintenance display 207SG025C, the round display 207SG131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the probability change lamp 207SG133, and the time reduction lamp 207SG134 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. The game information display unit 207SG200 need only include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether the CPU 103 is executing the set value change process (set value change state) or is executing the set value check process (set value check state). Although the mode in which the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on in the same mode has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be turned on or off in different cases depending on whether there is a setting value confirmation process. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set in either the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by the lighting mode or the flashing mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. You can easily tell if there is.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, all the segments configuring the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are turned on, and The display mode (lighting mode) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variable display result. Although the form of making the difference is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode (lighting) of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state is described. Aspect) is the first special symbol display device 207S If the display mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004B or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is different from the display mode when the variable display result is derived and displayed, of the segments forming the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B. It is not necessary to light some segments.

  Also, in the feature value 207SG of the above embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all the segments and the round display 207SG131, which are composed of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, are configured. Illustrated is an example in which one segment is turned on, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the blinking of all the segments constituting the first hold display 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the one segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is turned on, the right-handed lamp 207SG132 blinks, and the first hold display 207SG025A and the second hold display 207SG025B are configured. Of all segments The dark, not executed, or may be executed only partially.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 is turned on, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Is not limited to this. If the combination does not correspond to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of lighting of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is plural. There may be.

  Also, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are used to execute the notification of the set value abnormality error has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, an LED for error notification may be separately provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the LED may be turned on or blinked to notify that a set value abnormality error has occurred.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the form in which the display monitor 207SG029 for displaying the base value is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to this. The machine 1 may not be provided with the display monitor 207SG029. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not provided with the display monitor 207SG029, a new display means for displaying the set value (or the provisional set value) in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state may be provided. .

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, when the change of the set value or the confirmation of the set value is completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization processing or the second movable body initialization processing, the first movable body A new first movable body initialization process or a second movable body initialization process is performed depending on whether the initialization process is being performed, that is, whether the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed. Although the mode for determining whether or not to execute is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute a new first movable body initialization process or a second movable body initialization process is determined. The determination may be made according to the operating distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reservation display device 207SG025A, the second reservation display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display portion 207SG200, The form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by setting the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed ramp 207SG132, and the like in a mode different from that during the game is illustrated. The first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserve display device 207SG025A, the second reserve display device 207SG025B, and the round display that constitute the game information display unit 207SG200 are not limited to this. Vessel 2 7SG0131, the like right-handed lamp 207SG132, may have a structure in which pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in the notification if during the game that the setting value is changed status and settings confirmation state (lit or flashing).

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reservation display device 207SG025A, the second reservation display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display portion 207SG200, The form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by setting the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed ramp 207SG132, and the like in a mode different from that during the game is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the “different mode from during the game” may include different flashing periods, different luminances, different light emission colors of each segment, and the like.

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

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reservation display device 207SG025A, the second reservation display device 207SG025B, which constitute the game information display portion 207SG200, The form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state by turning on or blinking the round display 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display device 207SG025A, the second hold display device 207SG025B, Lau De indicator 207SG131, may be provided with written description of the lighting or blinking of the right-handed light 207SG132 is executed at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (e.g., the vicinity of the gaming information display unit 207SG200). In this way, a clerk at a game hall or the like who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1 can use the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reservation display device 207SG025A, the second reservation device. Lighting or blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 can be prevented from being erroneously recognized as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

(Explanation on characteristic parts 092F and 093F)
Next, the characteristic portions 092F and 093F of the present embodiment will be described.

  Regarding the characteristic part 092F, the CPU 103 checks the setting value information in the winning random number determination processing (processing executed in the start winning determination processing in S101) and the special symbol normal processing (S110), and determines the current setting. It reads out the hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the value, specifies the range of the judging value from the current game state based on the data of the hit / fail judgment table, and determines the specified judgment value and the random number value MR1 held and stored at the time of the start winning. An example will be mainly described in which a determination is made as to whether or not a big hit has been made by comparing.

  For the characteristic part 093F, the CPU 103 previously stores and sets a hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value at the time of storing the set value, and executes a winning random number value judgment process (a process executed in the start prize judgment process of S101). ) And in the special symbol normal process (S110), reference is made to the information of the judgment value in the hit judgment table stored in advance corresponding to the set value, and the judgment is made from the current game state based on the data of the hit judgment table. An example will be mainly described in which a value range is specified, and the specified determination value is compared with the random number value MR1 held and stored at the time of the start winning, thereby determining the success or failure of the big hit.

  Further, regarding the characteristic portions 092F and 093F, the control unit determines whether or not to control the big hit game state before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, and controls the big hit game state when the start condition of the variable display is satisfied. An example in which a common determination process is executed when determining whether or not to perform the determination will also be described.

  The main difference between the technology of the characteristic portion 092F and the technology of the characteristic portion 093F is that the validity / non-permission judgment table used by the characteristic portion 092F for determining a jackpot or the like stores a set value (the set value 1 to the set value 6 described above). (For example, 207SGSa071, etc.) is a technique that is selected and used at the time of actual big hit determination. On the other hand, the hit / no-go determination table used by the feature unit 093F for big hit determination or the like is used when the set value is stored ( 207 SGSa071).

  In the characteristic parts 092F and 093F, a setting in which the jackpot type is selected and determined to be one of “non-probable” and “probable” will be described as an example. The jackpot type may be selectable from a combination of a plurality of types different from the combination of the plurality of types.

  In the characteristic portions 092F and 093F, as an example of a process of determining a variation pattern of a variation display of a special symbol (decorative symbol), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern of a plurality of variation patterns based on a variation pattern determination random value MR3. An example of executing a process for determining a fluctuation pattern to be executed from the step will be described.

  In the characteristic portions 092F and 093F, a random number value for determining a variation pattern type and a random number value for determining a variation pattern may be provided as an example of a process of determining a variation pattern of variation display of a special symbol. Then, the CPU 103 first determines the variation pattern type from among the plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the random number value for variation pattern type determination, and then determines the variation determined based on the random number value for variation pattern determination. A process of determining a variation pattern to be executed from among a plurality of variation patterns belonging to the pattern type may be executed.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 9-1), the CPU 103 displays the variable display result in accordance with the special figure display result determination random number value MR1 based on the occurrence of the start winning prize in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 9-1). Or not, and whether or not to be determined to be "small hit", the type of the big hit according to the random number value MR2 for the big hit type determination, the random value for the variation pattern determination It is determined which of the fluctuation patterns MR3 is to be the determined value of. In the prize-winning random number determination process, the EXT data of the symbol designation command indicating the determination result of the type of the big hit includes a value designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, A value for designating the jackpot type is set, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. In the prize-winning random number value determination process, the EXT data of the prize-winning fluctuation pattern notification command that notifies the fluctuation pattern determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number value MR3 is added to the random number value MR3 as the fluctuation pattern determination result. A value for designating a corresponding variation pattern is set, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" or "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being able to recognize, the fluctuation pattern can be recognized based on the value set in the winning fluctuation pattern notification command. In the effect control board 12, when the variable display result is specified from the winning variation pattern notification command, the symbol designating command may not be transmitted.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, when the command C400H is the first symbol designating command according to the case where the variable display result is “losing”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” Command C402H is a third symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probable change", and the command C403H is a variable design result A fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case of "hit". The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

[Control of feature part 092F]
When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the characteristic portion 092F, the special symbol display result (the variable symbol display result of the special symbol) is displayed by the special symbol normal process (S110 of FIG. 5, FIG. 9-2). A determination is made as to whether or not to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state as "big hit" or "small hit". In the variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 5), a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 determines in S101 of FIG. By executing the time random value determination process, it is determined based on the random number value MR1 whether or not a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a special figure display result, and the determination of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is disturbed. The operation is performed based on the numerical value MR3. As a result, the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” before the variable display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol based on the detection of the game ball entering the starting winning opening, It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be the predetermined display mode, and based on the prediction result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not to execute a prefetch notice effect. be able to.

  FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S101 (hereinafter, “step S” will be abbreviated to “S” in the flowchart) as a winning random number determination process.

  In the winning random number value determination processing shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a probability change flag or the like provided in a game control flag setting unit or the like, for example, to check the current game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The state is specified (92FS001). The CPU 103 only needs to specify that it is in the probable change state when the probable change flag is on.

  Subsequent to the process of 92FS001, a hit / fail judgment module capable of making a big hit judgment and a small hit judgment is executed (92FS002). The success / failure determination module is a subroutine program for determining the success / failure of a big hit or the like. More specifically, a plurality of hit / fail judgment tables are set based on setting value information which is information on setting values such as a jackpot winning probability (big hit probability) and a small hit winning probability (small hit probability) corresponding to the currently stored set values. This is a process of selecting from the types of tables. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the determination result of the hit / fail determination module (92FS003).

  If it is not "big hit" in 92FS003 (92FS003; No), it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be "small hit" based on the judgment result of the hit / fail judgment module (92FS004). If it is not “small hit” in the 92FS004 (92FS004; No), a setting for transmitting a design specification command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” to the effect control board 12 is performed ( 92FS005). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “00H”.

  If it is “small hit” in the 92FS004 (92FS004; Yes), the setting for transmitting a design specification command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” to the effect control board 12 is made. (92FS006). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table or the like for setting the EXT data in the symbol designation command to “03H”. At the time of the start winning prize, the symbol designation command is based on the judgment result of the hit judgment such as the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment, in addition to the judgment result of the hit judgment such as the big hit, the small hit and the loss, and the judgment result of the big hit type. Is a command that can indicate

  If it is a big hit in 92FS003 (92FS003; Yes), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination (92FS007). At this time, when storing the hold data at the time of the start winning, the CPU 103 corresponds to the starting port buffer value which is data that can distinguish between the “first special figure” and the “second special figure”. From the table data that constitutes the big hit type determination table according to the fluctuation special map (“the first special figure” corresponding to “1” or the “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) The big hit type determination table data corresponding to the special map is selected. The jackpot type determination table is a table referred to for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change” based on the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination. Table data corresponding to "1 special figure" and table data corresponding to "2nd special figure" are provided, and "variable special figure (variable display special figure) specified corresponding to the opening port buffer value" is provided. ), One of the data tables is selected and used for jackpot type determination.

  Next, a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result by the processing of 92FS007 to the effect control board 12 is performed (92FS008). As an example, when it is determined in 92FS008 that the jackpot type is determined to be the jackpot of “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “01H”, and the jackpot type is determined to be the jackpot of “non-probable change”. If it is determined, the EXT data in the symbol designation command may be set to “02H”.

  After executing any one of the processes of 92FS005, 92FS006, and 92FS008, it is provided to read out the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 from the pending data and to select and determine a variation pattern to be executed from a plurality of types of variation patterns. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the read numerical value data of the random number value MR3 is determined (determined) (92FS009). Then, a setting for transmitting a winning-time variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern according to the determination result by 92FS009 to the effect control board 12 is performed (92FS010).

  FIG. 9B is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 9B, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (92FS020). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 92FS020, the second reserved storage number count value (count value of the counter for counting the second reserved storage number) stored in the game control counter setting unit is read, and the read value is “0”. It may be determined whether or not.

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in 92FS020 (92FS020; No), as the reserved data stored in the second special figure reserved storage unit corresponding to the reserved number “1”, Numerical data representing the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (92FS021). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation provided in the RAM 102 and may be temporarily stored. In the second special figure holding storage unit, holding numbers “1” to “4” are assigned to a maximum of four holding data in order from the oldest data. The hold data of the hold number “1” in this case is the oldest data and is the data to be used for a new variable display.

  Subsequent to the process of 92FS021, for example, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved figure storage count, and the like, and the second special figure reserved storage number is updated. , The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry ( 92FS022). Also, in the process of 92FS022, the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter (a counter for counting the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure and the second special figure) in the game control counter setting unit. May be updated to subtract 1. At this time, the variable special figure designating buffer value (which is the storage value of the variable special figure designating buffer) capable of specifying whether the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure is set to “2”. "(92FS023).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in 92FS020 (92FS020; Yes), the first special figure reserved storage number (count value of the counter for counting the first reserved storage number) is “0”. It is determined whether or not (92FS024). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of 92FS024, the game control counter setting unit may read the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter and determine whether the read value is “0”. . As described above, the process of 92FS024 is executed when it is determined in 92FS020 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” is determined. Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winning is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the starting prize has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined whether to do so.

  When the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in 92FS024 (92FS024; No), the first special figure reserved storage unit stores the reserved data corresponding to the reserved number “1” as the reserved data. Numerical data representing the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (92FS025). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation in the RAM 122 and temporarily stored. In the first special figure hold storage unit, hold numbers “1” to “4” are assigned to a maximum of four hold data in order from the oldest data. The hold data of the hold number “1” in this case is the oldest data and is the data to be used for a new variable display.

  Subsequent to the process of 92FS025, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure count value, for example, to thereby update the first special figure reserved storage number by one. , The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry ( 92FS026). Also, in the process of 92FS026, even if the game control counter setting unit updates the total pending storage number counter value stored in the total pending storage number counter (a counter that counts the total number of pending storage numbers) so as to subtract 1 from it. Good. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (92FS027).

  After executing one of the processes of 92FS023 and 92FS027, the hit / fail judgment is performed by selecting a hit / fail judgment table from a plurality of types of tables based on the current setting value information and determining the hit / fail of the big hit. Then, a similarity determination module similar to 92FS002 is executed (92FS028).

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the determination result of the hit / fail determination module (92FS029). If it is "big hit" in 92FS029 (92FS029; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the ON state (92FS030). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special diagram” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the starting port buffer value. Then, the big hit type determination table data corresponding to the fluctuation special map is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table (92FS031). This big hit type determination table is the same table as the data used in the 92FS007 described above.

  Next, by referring to the jackpot type determination table data selected in 92FS031, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the jackpot type (92FS032). Specifically, by referring to the jackpot type determination table, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is assigned to each of the jackpot types “non-probable” and “probable”. Which of the plurality of types is the big hit type is determined depending on which of the determined values matches.

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of 92FS032, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be any one of a non-probable state and a probable state in which the player has a greater advantage than the non-probable state. The state is controlled, and the big hit game state opening pattern is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. The determined jackpot type is stored in accordance with the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (92FS033). Let it. As an example, if the jackpot type is “non-probable”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “0”, and if the jackpot type is “probable”, it may be “1”.

  If it is not “big hit” in 92FS029 (92FS029; No), it is confirmed whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” based on the determination result of the hit / fail determination module (92FS034). If it is "small hit" (92FS034; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (92FS035).

  If it is not "small hit" in 92FS034 or (92FS034; No), or after executing one of the processes of 92FS033 and 92FS035, the result of the prior determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, Further, a fixed special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the big hit type in the big hit game state (92FS036). As an example, when the special figure display result is not “small hit” in the 92FS034, the symbol “−” that becomes a loss pattern corresponds to a predetermined result indicating that the special figure display result is “loss”. Is set as a fixed special symbol. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “small hit” in the 92FS034, the small figure becomes “2” corresponding to the predetermined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. Is set as the fixed special symbol. If the special figure display result is "big hit" in 92FS029, one of the special symbols indicating the number of "3" or "7" to be a big hit symbol according to the result of determining the big hit type in 92FS032. Is set as the fixed special symbol. In other words, according to the result of determining the jackpot type as “non-probable”, a special symbol indicating the number “3” which is a normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “probable change”, a special symbol indicating the number “7” which is a probable variable jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the fixed special symbol.

  After the fixed special symbol is set in 92FS036, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (92FS037), and the special symbol normal process ends. If the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in 92FS024 (92FS024; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (92FS038), and the special special pattern normal processing is performed. finish. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (a customer waiting demonstration specifying command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control. It is determined whether or not the data has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating a determination value range of a special figure display result determination random number. FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a range of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value in the set values 1 to 3. FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating a range of the determination value when the setting value 3 is low probability and when the setting value 3 is high probability. FIGS. 9C to 9E are diagrams illustrating other modified examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-12 described above, different display result determination tables are used according to the set values 1 to 6. As shown in the display result determination tables of FIG. 8-11 to FIG. 8-12, the range of the determination value which is the big hit display result differs depending on the set value. FIG. 9A illustrates setting values 1 to 3 among the determination values.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the random number value MR1 for the special figure table result determination has a random number value range in the range of 0 to 65535. In the setting value 1, a range of 1,020 to 1,237 of such a random number value MR1 is set as a big hit determination value, and a range of 65208 to 65535 is set as a small hit determination value. In addition, in the setting value 2, the range of 1024 to 1253 of the random number value MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. Further, in the setting value 3, the range of 1,020 to 1,272 of the random number value MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 65208 to 65535 is set as the small hit determination value. The judgment values other than the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value are set to be out.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the determination value of the big hit is set so that the range increases as the set value increases, but the reference value of 1020, which is the reference value of the big hit, is set to the set value. It is common regardless. The determination value serving as such a jackpot reference value is not limited to the settings 1 to 3 shown in FIG. In addition, the range of the small hit determination value is common (constant) in all settings, and the determination value of 65208 is set to be the small hit reference value regardless of the set value.

  As described above, since the big hit reference value serving as the reference value of the judgment value for making the big hit determination is common to all the settings, the processing load can be reduced in the hit / fail judgment module for executing the big hit determination, The control burden can be reduced. Specifically, when the determination value for performing the jackpot determination is set in an intermittent range, the process for comparing the extracted random number value with the determination value becomes complicated. In the case where the range of the determination value as shown in -3 (A) is set, the processing becomes complicated because the determination value can be continuously compared from a predetermined reference value. Can be prevented.

  Next, FIG. 9B will be described. FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining the range of the determination value when the setting value 3 is low probability and when the setting value 3 is high probability. As shown in FIG. 8-11 to FIG. 8-12, the range of the determination value which is the big hit display result differs depending on the gaming state. Specifically, the range of the judgment value is narrower at the time of low probability such as the normal state or the time saving state than at the time of high probability such as the probability change state. Further, in all the settings, the range of the set value is narrower at the time of low probability than at the time of high probability.

  As shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), at the same set value 3, the range of 1,020 to 1,272 of the random numbers MR1 is set as the big hit determination value at the time of low accuracy, and 1020 of the random number values MR1 at the time of high accuracy. The range of 1348 is set as the big hit determination value. As described above, when the set value is the same, the range of the determination value differs between the low accuracy time and the high accuracy time. However, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), the determination value serving as the jackpot reference value is the same at 1020 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the hit determination module that executes the jackpot determination, and it is possible to reduce the control load on the main side.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating a range of the determination value in the first modified example. As shown in FIG. 9C, the range of the big hit determination value is the same in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the range of the small hit determination value is the second special symbol. It may be more than one special symbol. Note that even if the range of the small hit determination value changes, the determination value serving as the small hit reference value is 10000, which is the same regardless of the special symbol.

  FIG. 9D is a diagram illustrating a range of the determination value in the second modified example. As illustrated in FIG. 9D, the small hit determination value may be set immediately after the big hit determination value range. For example, in the setting value 2, in the random number value MR1, the range of 1020 to 1253 is set as the big hit determination value, and the range of 1254 to 1581 immediately after that is set as the small hit determination value. In the setting value 3, a range of 1,020 to 1,272 of the random number value MR1 is set as a big hit determination value, and a range of 1273 to 1600 immediately after that is set as a small hit determination value. Even in such a case, the determination value serving as the jackpot reference value is the same at 1020 regardless of the set value.

  FIG. 9E is a diagram illustrating a range of the determination value in the third modification. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (E), when the range of the big hit determination value is set value 2, it is set continuously, but when it is set value 3, it is set so as to be skipped. Is also good. For example, in the setting value 2, in the random number value MR1, the range of 1,020 to 1,253 is set as the big hit determination value, and the interval of 1,300 to 1,627 is set as the small hit determination value. In the set value 3, the range of 1,020 to 1,253 of the random number value MR1 is set as the big hit determination value, the interval of 1,300 to 1,627 is set as the small hit determination value, and the interval of 6,0000 to 6,0019 is the big hit determination value. It is set as a judgment value. Even in such a case, the determination value serving as the jackpot reference value is the same at 1020 regardless of the set value. Also, the determination value serving as the small hit reference value is the same at 1300 regardless of the set value. Although the explanation is made based on the big hit determination value of the set value 2, the set value 1 is set as the big hit reference value, and the big hit determination values other than the set value 2 are set in a jump range. Is also good.

  In the characteristic portions 092F and 093F, when a hit / fail determination module as a module (subroutine) for performing a hit / hit determination regarding a big hit determination as to whether or not to make a big hit and a small hit determination as to whether or not to make a small hit is executed. The ranges of the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value are different based on the setting value information as shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), and at the time of low probability and high probability as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B). A plurality of types of hit / fail judgment tables in which data is set so that the ranges of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value are different based on the game state such as time are selectively used.

  The hit / fail judgment table is provided with a hit / fail judgment table corresponding to each of the set values 1 to 6. Specifically, in the hit / fail judgment table corresponding to each set value, data is set so that the ranges of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value are different based on the gaming state. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, a hit / fail judgment table in which a judgment value at the time of low probability is set and a hit / fail judgment table in which the judgment value at the time of high probability is set are stored in the hit / fail judgment table of the RAM 102. It is stored in the area.

  In the case of the characteristic part 092F, such a hit / fail judgment table is not selected and set in advance when a set value is stored, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and when the actual hit / fail judgment is performed, A table corresponding to the current set value is selected from the determination table storage area and used for the determination of success or failure. On the other hand, in the case of the characteristic part 093F, such a hit / fail judgment table is selected in advance from the hit / judge judgment table storage area of the RAM 102 when a set value is stored such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example. Then, the table is stored and set in the use table storage area of the RAM 102, and the table stored and set in advance in such a manner is used at the time of executing the actual hit / fail judgment.

  FIG. 9D is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the hit / failure determination module executed in the 92FS002 of FIG. 9A and the 92FS028 of FIG. 9B by the feature unit 092F.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4, the common / bad determination module executed in the 92FS002 of FIG. 9A and the 92FS028 of FIG. 9B performs common processing (determination processing). The CPU 103 can specify the set value information at the time of the success / failure determination every time the success / failure determination is performed by the success / failure determination module, with respect to the set value information as the information of the set values such as the big hit winning probability and the small hit winning probability. In order to refer to the data as “set value information at the time of the previous pass / fail determination” at the next time of the pass / fail determination, the data stored in the RAM 102 in the form of being updated each time as data of “the set value information at the time of the previous pass / fail determination” Store in the area.

  In the success / failure determination module, first, the set value information set when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started and stored in the RAM 102 is read as the current set value information, and the previous value stored in the previous storage area is stored in the previous storage area as described above. By reading the set value information at the time of the pass / fail determination and confirming whether or not they match, a set value for determining whether or not the current set value information is the same as the set value information at the time of the previous pass / fail determination An information match determination is made (92FS050). In this way, each time the variable display is performed, the collation is performed to determine whether the current set value information is the same as the set value information at the time of the previous hit / fail determination. Such setting value information coincidence determination is performed, for example, in a game shop where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, various kinds of noises are generated, and due to such noises, the normal settings stored and set at the time of startup are generated. The data of the value information may be broken and changed to abnormal data of the set value information, or the area storing the set value information may be physically broken and the normal data may not be stored. For reasons.

  If the setting value information is not the same in the setting value information coincidence determination of 92FS050, the setting value information is abnormal, so that setting value abnormality error information as information that can specify that the setting value has failed can be specified. A command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (92FS055). Then, a process of stopping the game by stopping the progress of the game control currently being executed (for example, stopping the game control program or the like) is performed (92FS056), and the process ends. This makes it impossible to continue the game. The effect control board 12 executes an error-related process such as a process of displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal when a command capable of specifying the set value abnormal error information is received.

  When the game is stopped by the 92FS056 and the game is stopped, and then the game is executed again with the pachinko gaming machine 1, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off, and then the power is turned on and restarted. In this case, the game stop state may not be eliminated unless the above-described setting change process is executed.

  On the other hand, when the set value information is the same in the 92FS050 set value information coincidence determination, the set value information is normal, and therefore, as described above, a plurality of types of hit / fail judgment tables provided according to the set value information and the game state. From among these, the appropriateness determination table corresponding to the current set value that can be specified by the set value information (low probability probability determination table and high probability determination table) is selected and read (92FS051).

  Then, based on the read data of the success / failure judgment table, each of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value from the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state) based on the common reference value as described above. The range of the judgment value (the range of the big hit judgment value and the range of the small hit judgment value) is specified (92FS052). For example, when the current gaming state is the high probability state, a high probability hit / fail determination table is selected, and a range of the big hit determination value and a range of the small hit determination value are specified from the table. As the hit / fail judgment table, for example, a display result judgment table corresponding to the set values shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 described above may be used.

  Next, by comparing the numerical data of the random number value MR1 read in the winning random number value determination processing or the special symbol normal processing with the range of the determination value from the common reference value specified by the 92FS052, the big hit determination Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit is determined (92FS053). Specifically, when the numerical data of the random number value MR1 matches the numerical data in the range of the big hit determination value, it is determined that the big hit is found, and the numerical data of the random number value MR1 is a numerical value in the range of the small hit determination value. If it matches the data, it is determined to be a small hit. If the numerical data of the random number value MR1 matches the numerical data in the range other than the range of the big hit determination value and the range of the small hit determination value, a loss is determined. Make a decision. Then, the result of the determination of the success or failure in 92FS053 is output to the winning random number determination processing of the caller or the special symbol normal processing (92FS054), and the processing ends.

  Such a success / failure determination module is executed as a common process in the winning random number determination process of FIG. 9-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. 9-2, and sets a commonly provided success / failure determination table. The big hit determination and the small hit determination can be executed selectively using the value information and the current game state.

[Control of feature part 093F]
The control of the characteristic unit 093F differs from the control of the characteristic unit 092F in the following points.

  At step 207SGSa071 in the setting value changing process in FIG. 8-22, a table used for determining whether or not the information is correct is selected and read out in advance from the appropriateness determination table storage area of the RAM 102 in accordance with the set value to be stored. The storage is set in the table storage area. The control of the characteristic part 093F is one of the processing contents of the success / failure determination modules (92FS002, 92FS028) executed as common processing in the winning random number determination processing of FIG. 9-1 and the special symbol normal processing of FIG. 9-2. The section is different from the control of the feature section 092F. Specifically, the hit / fail judgment table used for the hit / fail judgment in the hit / fail judgment module is read out from the hit / fail judgment table stored in the use table storage area during the setting change processing of the set value as described above, Used for pass / fail judgment.

  In the control of the characteristic portion 093F, the flow of the winning random number value determination process of FIG. 9-1 and the special symbol normal process of FIG. 9-2 are the same as the control of the characteristic portion 093F. In the control of the characteristic unit 093F, the processing content of the hit / fail judgment module executed in the 92FS002 and 92FS028 is partially different from the control of the characteristic unit 092F as shown in FIG. 9-5.

  FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the hit / failure determination module by the feature unit 093F. In the hit / fail judgment module of FIG. 9-5, processes corresponding to 92FS050 to 92FS056 of the hit / fail judgment module of FIG. 9-4 are shown as 93FS001 to 93FS007. 9-5 is different from the success / failure determination module of FIG. 9-4 in the processing of 93FS002.

  In the 93F002, as described above, at the time of the setting value change processing (207SGSa071) in FIG. 8-22, the hit / fail judgment table (low probability hit / fail judgment) selected corresponding to the set value and stored in the use table storage area is set. Table and the high-probability determination table are read out. As the hit / fail judgment table, for example, a display result judgment table corresponding to the set values shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12 described above may be used. Then, based on the data of the read-out determination table read out from the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state), a large hit determination value and a small hit determination value are shared as described above. Is performed (93FS003). Other processes are the same as those of the success / failure determination module in FIG. 9-4.

  The characteristic unit 93F stores the data of the hit / fail judgment table itself corresponding to the set value at the time of the setting value change processing (207SGSa071) in FIG. An example has been shown in which data is read out and used for a pass / fail judgment. However, the present invention is not limited to this. At the time of the set value change process (207SGSa071) in FIG. 8-22, the data of the hit / fail judgment table itself is not stored corresponding to the set value, and the hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value is specified. Information (for example, table number designation information) to be stored, and then, in the decision module, the data of the decision table is selected based on the stored decision table identification information. And read it out, and use it for a pass / fail decision.

[Main Configurations and Effects of Characteristic Parts 092F and 093F]
Next, the main configuration and effects of the above-described characteristic portions 092F and 093F will be described. The characteristic portions 092F and 093F have the following configurations and effects.

(1) The variable display is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and depending on which of the set values (for example, the set values 1 to 6) is set in a plurality of stages, the player can change the display. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) having a different probability of being controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
Storage means (for example, RAM 102) for storing setting value information for specifying the setting value;
Determining means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state based on the satisfaction of the start condition;
Numerical data extracting means (for example, CPU 103) for extracting numerical data (for example, MR1) for determining whether or not the determining means controls to the advantageous state;
Prior to the determination by the determining means, the numerical data (for example, MR1) extracted by the numerical data extracting means and a judgment value (for example, a hit / fail judgment table) set according to the set value information stored in the storage means And determining means (for example, CPU 103) for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on
When the determination unit makes the determination, specifies the setting value information stored in the storage unit, and sets a determination value according to the specified setting value information,
It is common to determine whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the start condition is satisfied, and to determine whether or not to control to the advantageous state when the start condition is satisfied. (For example, the same pass / fail determination module is executed in the 92FS002 of FIG. 9A and the 92FS028 of FIG. 9B).

  According to such a configuration, when determining an advantageous state in a gaming machine in which a plurality of set values are set, it is possible to appropriately determine the advantageous state.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The range of the determination value determined by the determination means is set to a range from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020 as shown in FIG. 9C).
The predetermined reference value is common regardless of the set value (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the reference value is common to 1020 regardless of the set value).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load when determining the advantageous state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
Checking means for checking, at predetermined intervals, whether or not the stored set value information is the same as the previous set value information (for example, as shown by 92FS050 in FIG. 9-4, the hit / fail judgment module is executed. Each time, the setting value information is determined to match whether the current setting value information is the same as the setting value information at the time of the previous hit determination.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the accuracy of the set value information.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3),
The collating means executes collation every time it is determined whether the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means is numerical data controlled to the advantageous state (for example, if the numerical data of the numerical data MR1 is a big hit) Each time the hit / fail judgment module for judging whether or not the numerical data is controlled in the gaming state is executed, the set value information is collated.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the accuracy of the set value information.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
Error notifying means capable of executing error notification based on the fact that the setting value information collated by the collating means is different from the set value information that should have been stored (for example, as shown in FIG. Error-related processing such as transmitting a command capable of specifying abnormal error information from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 and displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal on the effect control board 12 side To execute).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the accuracy of the set value information by notifying the inaccuracy of the set value information by the error notification.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5),
A game control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for controlling effects based on information transmitted from the game control means,
The effect control means controls the error notification means to execute the error notification based on the transmission of the abnormal setting value information from the game control means (for example, the setting value abnormality error information can be specified. Command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 performs error-related processing such as displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal.)
The game control means sets a game stop state in which the game cannot be continued based on the abnormal set value information (for example, as shown in 92FS056 of FIG. Disabled game stop state).

  According to such a configuration, since the determination of the advantageous state is not performed based on the abnormal set value information, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

(7) In the gaming machine of (1) to (6),
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a small hitting game state) different from the advantageous state,
The range of the determination value of the numerical data controlled to the special state is constant regardless of the set value (for example, the range of the determination value of the numerical data controlled to the small hitting game state is constant regardless of the set value) ),
The determining means determines whether or not there is numerical data controlled to the special state in a certain range of the determination value (for example, the CPU 103 is controlled to the small hitting game state in a certain range of the determination value). It is determined whether there is numerical data).

  According to such a configuration, the processing for determining the special state can be shared irrespective of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced.

  [1] The characteristic portion 092F is a pachinko gaming machine that stores setting value information for specifying which of the setting values 1 to 6, and is a 92FS002 of FIG. 9-1, a 92FS028 of FIG. In the winning random number value determination processing and the special symbol normal processing, the setting value information is confirmed, and the winning / failing determination table corresponding to the current setting value is read out, as shown in 92FS050 to 92FS053 of -4, and the like. Is determined based on the current game state, and the determined determination value is compared with the random number value MR1 held and stored at the time of the start winning to determine the success or failure of the big hit. Thereby, when determining the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set values of the plurality of stages are set, it is possible to suitably determine the big hit gaming state. For example, when making a determination as to whether or not to make a match, the set value is checked and the determination value is set each time, and the determination is made as to whether or not to set the determination value without checking the set value information each time. Security can be ensured. In addition, when determining whether or not to control the big hit game state before the start condition of the variable display of the special figure game is satisfied as in the random number value determination processing at the time of winning, the special figure normal processing is performed. A common determination process is performed when it is determined whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state when the start condition of the variable display of the game is satisfied. Thereby, the processing load at the time of the jackpot determination can be reduced.

  [2] The characteristic unit 093F is a pachinko gaming machine that stores determination value information such as a hit / fail determination table corresponding to the set value based on the fact that the value is set to any one of the set values 1 to 6, At the time of storing the set value, a hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value is stored and set in advance, and as shown in 92FS002 of FIG. 9A, 92FS028 of FIG. 9-1, 93FS001 to 93FS004 of FIG. In the winning random number determination processing and the special symbol normal processing, reference is made to the information of the determination value in the determination table stored in advance corresponding to the set value, and based on the data of the determination table, the current game state is determined. To determine the range of the judgment value, and compare the specified judgment value with the random number value MR1 held and stored at the time of the start winning to judge the success or failure of the big hit. Thereby, when determining the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set values of the plurality of stages are set, it is possible to suitably determine the big hit gaming state. For example, when making a determination as to whether or not to make a match, it is sufficient to make a determination as to whether or not to make a match with reference to the information on the determination value using a match determination table corresponding to the set value in advance. Compared with the case where the setting is made and the determination is made, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the determination. In addition, when determining whether or not to control the big hit game state before the start condition of the variable display of the special figure game is satisfied as in the random number value determination processing at the time of winning, the special figure normal processing is performed. A common determination process is performed when it is determined whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state when the start condition of the variable display of the game is satisfied. Thereby, the processing load at the time of the jackpot determination can be reduced.

  [3] As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A) and the like, the range of the determination value determined by the hit / fail determination module ranges from a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) to a determination value, such as a jackpot reference value. Is set, and the predetermined reference value (for example, 1020) is common regardless of the setting value of any of the setting values 1 to 6. Thereby, the processing load at the time of the jackpot determination can be reduced.

  [4] As shown by 92FS050 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS001 in FIG. 9-5, the success / failure determination module determines whether the set value information is the same as the previous set value information, for example, by one variable. A matching unit is provided for matching every predetermined period such as every display. Thereby, the accuracy of the set value information can be secured. Note that, regarding the collation performed by the collation means every predetermined period, the “predetermined period” is not limited to the period of each execution of the success / failure determination module (every predetermined period during which the starting prize is won, every predetermined period during which the variable display is performed). For example, the period may be every real time, such as every 30 minutes. Further, the “predetermined period” is not limited to a period for one variable display, but may be a period for a plurality of variable displays such as 30 variable displays.

  [5] As shown in 92FS050 of FIG. 9-4 and 92FS001 of FIG. 9-5, the matching means of [3] uses the numerical data of the numerical data MR1 extracted by the start winning determination processing (S101) as a big hit game state. The collation of the set value information is performed each time the validity determination module of FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5 determines whether or not the numerical data is controlled. Thereby, the accuracy of the set value information can be secured.

  [6] In the comparison of the setting value information in the hit / fail judgment module, if the setting value information does not match between the previous time and the current time, as shown in 92FS055 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS006 in FIG. A command capable of specifying error information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 performs an error-related process such as a process of displaying error information notifying that the set value has become abnormal. Execute. Thus, the accuracy of the set value information can be ensured by reporting the inaccuracy of the set value information by the error notification.

  [7] In the collation of the set value information by the hit / fail judgment module, if the set value information does not match between the previous time and the present time, as shown in 92FS055 of FIG. 9-4 and 92FS006 of FIG. A command capable of specifying information is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 executes error-related processing such as displaying error information indicating that the set value has become abnormal. I do. Further, on the main board 11 side, as shown by 92FS056 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS007 in FIG. 9-5, a game stop state where the game cannot be continued is set. Thereby, the jackpot determination is not performed based on the abnormal set value information, so that the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  [8] As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the range of the determination value of the numerical data controlled to the small hitting game state is constant irrespective of the set value, and the success / failure determination module (93FS053 in FIG. 9-4) 93FS004) in FIG. 9-5 determines whether or not there is numerical data to be controlled in the small hitting game state within a predetermined range of the determination value. As a result, the processing at the time of the small hit determination can be shared regardless of the set value, so that the processing load can be reduced.

  [9] The characteristic unit 093F stores the setting value information together with the hit / failure determination table in the step of 207SGSa072 in the setting value change process in which the setting value can be changed. Thereby, the big hit determination can be suitably performed at the time of the big hit determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the set values of the plurality of stages are set.

[Main Modifications of Characteristic Parts 092F and 093F]
(1) In the characteristic part 093F, in the step 207SGSa071 or the like in the setting value changing process in FIG. An example is shown in which the data is selected, read, and stored in the usage table storage area of the RAM 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the information of the validity determination table corresponding to the set value may be stored without storing the information of the set value.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 9C, the range of the determination value determined by the success / failure determination module is, for example, a common data as a starting data with a predetermined reference value (for example, 1020 or the like), and a positive direction (a numerical value increases). The example in which the data range of the determination value is set in (direction) is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the range of the determination value determined by the success / failure determination module is such that a predetermined reference value (eg, 1300) is used as common data as the end data, and the determination value May be set.

  (3) The setting value information matching determination shown in 92FS050 in FIG. 9-4 and 92FS001 in FIG. 9-5 may not be executed for the hit / fail determination module in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5.

  (4) When the setting change process is performed with respect to the hit / fail judgment modules in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, the hit value judgment module corresponding to the setting value information and the hit / fail judgment table corresponding to the set value is stored in advance. When executing, based on the stored set value information, the consistency check is performed to determine whether or not the match determination table corresponds to the set value. May be used to judge the correctness. By doing so, it is possible to increase the safety (validity) of the determination in the case of making a determination as to whether it is correct or not.

  (5) Regarding the processing of the pass / fail judgment module shown in FIG. 9-5, the table number data added to the pass / fail judgment table read out in 93FS002 is separately stored in a storage area, and the table number data is compared. It may be determined whether or not the set value information is abnormal based on whether or not the numbers are the same. In this case, the setting value information is not compared in 93FS001.

  (6) In the characteristic part 093F, based on the setting of any one of the set values (for example, any one of the set values 1 to 6), it is determined that the advantageous state corresponding to at least the set value is controlled. A storage means (for example, the RAM 102) for storing determination value information (for example, a hit / fail determination table) to be performed is provided. In the storage means, other information such as setting value information stored separately from the hit / fail judgment table in the setting value changing process of FIG. 8-22 is stored in addition to the judgment value information of the hit / fail judgment table. You may do so.

  (7) When making a pass / fail decision in the pass / fail judgment module, the pass / fail judgment is performed using both the set value information and the information in the pass / fail judgment table in order to confirm the consistency between the set value information and the pass / fail judgment table. May be executed. Executing such a process slightly increases the processing load, but can ensure the consistency of the information used for the determination of success or failure.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 112F)
Next, the characteristic portion 112F of the present embodiment will be described.

  As for the characteristic part 112F, a setting suggestion effect for giving a suggestion regarding setting of the installation value is executed. In the setting suggestion effect, an effect indicating the currently set value is executed. Such a setting suggestion effect is executed based on being controlled to the big hit game state. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be continuously executed even after the big hit game state ends. In addition, a specific display such as a background image or a hold display displayed after the decorative symbol is displayed in a mode according to the setting suggestion effect after the big hit game state ends.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an effect example in the characteristic unit 112F. As shown in FIG. 10A, after the decoration symbol change (variable display) in the middle left and right stops at the big hit symbol of “777” which is the big hit display result, the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. During the big hit game, round games with different numbers of rounds are executed depending on the types of the big hits A to C as shown in FIGS. After the end of the round game, an ending effect is started.

  During the ending effect period, a setting suggestion effect indicating the set value may be executed. In the ending effect, in addition to the normal ending effect pattern, an ending effect pattern in which a setting suggestion effect indicating the current set value is executed is provided. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect, a low setting suggestion effect pattern that is a pattern that is determined at a high setting such as setting 1 to 3 is high, and a ratio that is determined at a high setting such as setting 4 to 6 is high. There is provided a setting suggestion pattern, a high setting confirmation pattern that is determined only by the settings 4 to 6 and that determines the high setting.

  Further, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the setting suggestion effect is executed after a predetermined preparation period after the ending effect is started. During the preparation period, a preparation effect that indicates that the setting suggestion effect is to be performed after the preparation period has elapsed is executed. In the setting suggestion effect that is executed after the preparation period has elapsed, any one of a plurality of types of character images that are different for each pattern is displayed. The player can guess the currently set value according to the type of the character image.

  At the start of the ending effect, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (B), a preparation image for urging the player to prepare for the camera is displayed on the lower right of the screen of the image display device 5 together with the character of “focus on the character after 5 seconds”. 112F001 is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 10C, the preparation image 112F001 is displayed together with the character “attention to the character after 4 seconds”. The player may prepare to use the camera function or the like of the mobile phone using the period in which the preparation image 112F001 is displayed.

  After the preparation period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 10D, a high setting suggestion character image 112F002 is displayed in the center of the screen as a setting suggestion effect. An effect image 112F003 indicating that a character has appeared is displayed around the high setting suggestion character image 112F002. At the lower right of the screen, a display period image 112F004 including a display indicating the display period of the camera mark and the character image is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (E), the display extension button is displayed at the lower left of the screen as a display extension button display for selecting whether to continuously display the high setting suggested character image 112F002 even after the big hit game state ends. A display extension image 112F005 including characters and buttons is displayed. The display of the high setting suggestion character image 112F002 as the setting suggestion effect can be continuously displayed even after the end of the big hit game by a button operation by the player. Further, since the time has elapsed in the display period image 112F004 at the lower right of the screen, the remaining display period has decreased.

  When the player operates the push button 31B while the display extension image 112F005 of FIG. 10-1 (E) is displayed, the pressing operation is detected by the push sensor 35B, and thus, the push sensor 31B is detected. Is displayed. In FIG. 10F, the display setting of the high setting suggestion character image 112F002 changes to a buoy sign display mode. Further, at the lower left of the screen, a display extension confirmed image 112F006 composed of the characters “display extension” indicating that the extension of the setting suggestion effect has been decided is displayed. Further, at the upper right of the screen is displayed a probable change entry image 112F007 composed of characters of “special time rush!” Indicating that the game will shift to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game. It should be noted that the probable change entry image 112F007 is uniformly displayed when the player shifts to the probable change state even when the player does not perform any button operation. Further, even when the player performs the button operation, the mode of the high setting suggestive character image 112F002 may not be changed to the display mode in which the visor is displayed.

  After the display of the high setting suggestion character image 112F002 as the setting suggestion effect ends, a screen as shown in FIG. 10-1 (G) is displayed. In FIG. 10-1 (G), a warning image 112F008 is displayed which includes a return prevention notification regarding forgetting to take a card having a balance or the like and a warning display regarding prevention of game immersion. In the warning image 112F008, an image relating to prevention of forgetting to take a card and a character image are displayed together with a character prompting a warning. As shown in FIG. 10-1 (G), the character image displayed as a part of the warning image 112F008 may be displayed as an image related to the character image displayed as the setting suggestion image. Alternatively, the image may not be related at all. Further, the character image may not be displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (H), as a notification of the next mode, the character “special time has entered!” Indicating that the state will shift to the probable change state after the end of the big hit is displayed large in the center of the screen. Note that the logo of the game machine maker may be displayed during the period from FIG. 10-1 (G) to FIG. 10-1 (H). In addition, a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting may be executed using a warning image 112F008, a next mode notification, a maker logo, or the like.

  Then, after the ending effect ends (the big hit game state ends), as shown in FIG. 10-1 (I), a variable display of a decorative symbol indicated by a downward arrow is executed. Behind the variable display, the high setting suggestion character image 112F002 is continuously displayed as a background image. Further, at the lower right of the screen, a suggestion period image 112F009 indicating a period during which the high setting suggestion character image 112F002 is displayed is displayed. The 15 scales of the gauge of the suggestion period image 112F009 decrease by one scale each time the variable display is executed. For example, FIG. 10-1 (I) shows that the scale of the suggestion period image 112F009 has decreased by two, indicating that the second variable display has been performed since the end of the big hit.

  Note that the setting suggestion image may be continuously displayed as the setting suggestion effect even when the suspended storage is lost during the probable change state and the state shifts to the customer waiting state. Further, when the state shifts to the customer waiting state, a normal background image or the like may be displayed.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a timing chart in the characteristic unit 112F. FIG. 10B shows a timing chart when the high setting suggestion pattern as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10B, after the big hit symbol is stopped, a round game having a different number of rounds depending on the type of big hit is started. After the end of the round game, an ending effect is started.

  After the start of the ending effect, a predetermined preparation period is provided. The preparation period is a period provided for the player to shoot a setting suggestion character image using a mobile camera function or the like, as shown in FIGS. 10-1 (B) and (C). After the preparation period, a setting suggestion character image is displayed. From the setting suggestion character image, the player can guess the current setting value. The setting suggestion effect using the setting suggestion character image is executed for a predetermined period.

  A display extension button is displayed from the middle of the execution period of the setting suggestion effect. For a predetermined period after the display extension button display is displayed, an extension operation reception period for receiving a button operation of the player is set. If the player performs a button operation and a button input signal is detected by the push sensor 35B during the extended operation accepting period, an image of a probable change state corresponding to the setting suggestion effect is displayed in the probable change state thereafter. You. On the other hand, if the player does not perform the button operation and the signal of the button input is not detected by the push sensor 35B during the extension operation acceptance period, an image in the normal probable change state is displayed in the subsequent probable change state.

  After the end of the extension operation acceptance period, the return prevention notification and the alert display as shown in FIG. 10-1 (G) are displayed for a predetermined period. Thereafter, a next mode notification screen as shown in FIG. 10-1 (H) is displayed for a predetermined period. The ending effect ends when the next mode notification ends. The end of the ending effect can be said to mean that the big hit gaming state ends. Thereafter, the probable change state is started. In the probable change state, as described above, different modes of display are executed depending on whether or not a button input (button pressing operation) is detected during the extended operation receiving period.

  If a button input has been detected during the extension operation acceptance period, an image in a surely changed state according to the setting suggestion effect is displayed. Specifically, the setting suggestive character image displayed during the ending effect is continuously displayed even during the probable change state. Further, the hold display during the probable change state is displayed in a mode different from the normal display. If no button input is detected during the extension operation acceptance period, an image in a normal probable change state is displayed.

  Next, in FIG. 10-3 and thereafter, the specific control of the effects and the like shown in FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2 will be described. FIG. 10C is a diagram illustrating an ending pattern determination table in the feature unit 112F. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating the ending pattern determination table at the time of the probability change big hit. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a normal big hit ending pattern determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  As shown in the ending effect pattern determination table at the time of the probability change big hit in FIG. 10-3 (A), the ratio of the ending effect pattern determined for the set values 1 to 6 is set to be different. Here, the ending effect is provided with a normal pattern, a low setting suggestion pattern, a high setting suggestion pattern, and a high setting confirmation pattern. The normal pattern is a normal ending effect pattern in which the setting suggestion character image does not appear. The normal ending effect is executed for 20 seconds. The low setting suggestion pattern is a pattern that is determined at a low setting, such as the settings 1 to 3, with a high ratio. In the low setting suggestion pattern, the low setting suggestion character image is displayed for 7 seconds out of the ending effect time of 20 seconds.

  The high setting suggestion pattern is a pattern whose ratio determined at the time of high setting such as setting 4 to 6 is high. In the high setting suggestion pattern, the high setting suggestion character image is displayed for 10 seconds out of the ending effect time of 20 seconds. The high setting confirmation pattern is a pattern determined only by the settings 4 to 6. In the high setting final pattern, the high setting final character image is displayed for 10 seconds out of the ending effect time of 20 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the setting value is 1, the normal pattern is determined as the ending pattern at a rate of 70%, the low setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 28%, and the ending pattern is set at the high setting. The suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 2%, and the high setting final pattern is determined at a rate of 0%. In the case of the setting value 2, the normal pattern is determined as the ending pattern at a rate of 70%, the low setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 26%, the high setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 4%, and the high setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 4%. The setting confirmation pattern is determined at a rate of 0%.

  In the case of the setting value and the setting value 3, as the ending pattern, the normal pattern is determined at a rate of 70%, the low setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 24%, and the high setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 6%. Then, the high setting decision pattern is determined at a rate of 0%. In the case of the setting value 4, as the ending pattern, a normal pattern is determined at a rate of 70%, a low setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 8%, a high setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 17%, and a high setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 17%. The setting confirmation pattern is determined at a rate of 5%.

  In the case of the set value and the set value 5, as the ending pattern, the normal pattern is determined at a rate of 70%, the low setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 5%, and the high setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 20%. Then, the high setting confirmation pattern is determined at a rate of 5%. In the case of the setting value 6, as the ending pattern, the normal pattern is determined at a rate of 70%, the low setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 2%, the high setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 23%, and the high setting suggestion pattern is determined at a rate of 23%. The setting confirmation pattern is determined at a rate of 5%.

  As shown in the ending pattern determination table at the time of the normal big hit in FIG. 10-3 (B), in the normal big hit which is more disadvantageous than the probable big hit, any of the set values 1 to 6 is determined as a pattern suggesting the setting. All of them become normal patterns. In addition, although the case where the ending effect pattern at the time of the big hit is only one pattern has been described, a plurality of patterns having different determination ratios depending on the set values may be provided.

  Next, the ending effect processing will be described. FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart showing the ending effect process in the feature unit 112F. The ending effect process is a process executed in S177 of the effect control process process. In the ending effect process, first, effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the ending effect flag is on (112FS001). The ending effect flag is a flag that is set when the content of the ending effect is determined.

  If the ending effect flag is not turned on in 112FS001 (112FS001; N), it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable variable hit (112FS002). Whether or not the current big hit is a probability variable big hit may be determined by confirming whether the received fluctuation display result designation command is a big hit B or a big hit C command that is a variable hit result.

  In 112FS002, when it is determined that it is the probability change big hit (112FS002; Y), the ending effect pattern is determined by the probability change big hit ending effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-3 (A) (112FS003). Next, the process proceeds to 112FS005. In 112FS002, when it is determined that it is not the probability change big hit (112FS002; N), the ending effect pattern is determined by the normal big hit ending effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10-3 (B) (112FS004). Next, the process proceeds to 112FS005.

  In 112FS005, an ending effect time is set. By setting the ending effect time, each determined ending effect and the time of setting suggestion are set. Next, the setting for starting the ending effect is made (112FS006). With this setting, an ending effect is started. Next, an ending effect flag indicating that the ending effect is being performed is set (112FS007), and the process ends.

  If the ending effect flag is ON in 112FS001 (112FS001; Y), it is determined whether the ending effect time has elapsed (112FS008). If the ending effect time has not elapsed in 112FS008 (112FS008; N), it is determined whether or not the display extension flag is set (112FS009). If the display extension flag has been set (112FS009; Y), the process ends. If the display extension flag has not been set (112FS009; N), the process proceeds to 112FS010.

  In 112FS010, it is determined whether the pattern being executed in the ending effect is a high setting suggestion pattern or a high setting final pattern (112FS010). If the pattern is not a high setting suggestion pattern or a high setting confirmation pattern (112FS010; N), that is, if it is a normal pattern or a low setting suggestion pattern, the process ends. If it is the high setting suggestion pattern or the high setting final pattern (112FS010; Y), it is determined whether or not the display is in the extended period (112FS011). The display extension period is an extension operation acceptance period for accepting the player's operation for extending the display shown in FIG. 10-2. If it is not during the display extension period (112FS011; N), the process ends.

  If it is during the display extension period (112FS011; Y), it is determined whether or not a button operation has been performed (112FS012). If no button operation has been performed (112FS012; N), the process ends. If a button operation has been performed (112FS012; Y), a display extension flag for extending an effect such as setting suggestion is set (112FS013). Next, 16 times are set to the display change counter that counts down for each change (112FS014). Next, the ending effect operation when the button is operated is controlled (112FS015), and the process ends. By the processing of 112FS015, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (F), processing such as the display of the buoy sign of the high setting suggested character image 112F002 and the display of the display extension fixed image 112F006 are executed.

  If the ending effect time has elapsed in 112FS008 (112FS008; Y), the ending effect flag is cleared (112FS016). Next, the effect mode transition setting after the end of the big hit game is performed (112FS017). Thereby, it is set to shift to the certain change state after the big hit game ends. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0”, and the process ends.

  Next, the setting suggestion image display processing will be described. FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart illustrating the setting suggestion image display processing in the feature unit 112F. The setting suggestion image display process is a process executed in S171 of the effect control process process. In the setting suggestion image display process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the display extension flag is set (112FS021). The display extension flag is a flag that is set when a button operation of a player is detected in the ending effect processing 112FS013.

  If the display extension flag has not been set in 112FS021 (112FS021; N), the process ends. If the display extension flag is set (112FS021; Y), the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image and the image in the probable change state in the hold display are displayed (112FS022). By this process, the setting suggestion effect is executed even during the probable change state.

  Next, the value of the display change counter is decremented by one (112FS023). Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the display change counter has become 0 (112FS024). If the value of the display change counter has not become 0 (112FS024; N), the process ends. If the value of the display change counter is 0 (112FS024; Y), the display extension flag is cleared (112FS025). Next, a predetermined switching effect is executed, the display mode is set to be displayed in the normal mode after the switching effect (112FS026), and the process ends. Here, since the display counter has been set to 16 times, the switching effect is executed when the 16th variable display is started in the probable change state after the end of the big hit. In the switching effect, an effect is performed in which the entire screen is blacked out, the execution of the setting suggestion effect ends, and the display shifts to a normal probable state background image or the like without discomfort. Note that the switching effect may be an effect other than the blackout effect, as long as it is an effect in which switching such as an effect in which a shutter is closed can be recognized.

[Main Configurations and Effects of Feature 112F]
Next, a main configuration and effects of the above-described feature portion 112F will be described. The characteristic portion 112F has a configuration and effects as described below.

  (1) As shown in FIG. 10A, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the ending effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the setting suggestion effect is continuously performed even in the probable change state after the big hit game state ends. According to this configuration, the execution period of the setting suggestion effect continues even after the big hit gaming state ends, so that it is easily recognized that the setting suggestion is performed after the big hit gaming state ends. be able to.

  (2) As shown in 112FS022 of FIG. 10-5, the background image and the hold display according to the setting suggestion image are displayed in the probable change state after the big hit game state ends. In this way, even after the setting suggestion effect has been executed, the background image and the hold display are displayed in a manner corresponding to the setting suggestion effect, so that it is easy to recognize that the setting suggestion is being performed. can do.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), as the ending effect pattern, a low setting suggestion pattern displaying a low setting suggestion character image, a high setting suggestion pattern displaying a high setting suggestion character image, and a high setting suggestion pattern. It is possible to display a high setting confirmation pattern for displaying a confirmed character image. With this configuration, even after the big hit game state ends, the display period of the setting suggestion image displayed in the ending effect period continues, so that the setting suggestion is performed after the big hit game state ends. Can be easily recognized.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 10-1 (I), the background image displayed during execution of the variable display in the probable change state is displayed as the background image according to the setting suggestion. According to this, since the display period of the setting suggestion image continues even after the big hit game state ends, the setting is suggested from the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image after the big hit game state ends. Can be easily recognized.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 10B, the setting suggestion image is continuously displayed in response to the operation of the player being detected on the push sensor 35B by the button input during the ending effect period. With this configuration, it is possible to select whether or not to continuously display the setting suggestion image according to the preference of the player, and thus the interest of the game is improved.

  (6) As indicated by 112FS010 in FIG. 10-4, the display of the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image of the high setting suggestion pattern or the high setting confirmation pattern is continued, but the display of the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image of the low setting suggestion pattern is performed. The display of the background image is not continued. In this way, by performing control in accordance with the type of the setting suggestion image, the range of the effect is expanded.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), the setting suggestion image includes a setting suggestion image or a high setting finalization pattern of a high setting suggestion pattern which is easily selected in 4 to 6 which are high settings advantageous to the player. And a setting suggestion image of a low setting suggestion pattern that is easy to be selected in 1-3 which are low settings disadvantageous to the player. As indicated by 112FS010 in FIG. 10-4, the display of the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image of the high setting suggestion pattern or the high setting confirmation pattern continues, but the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image of the low setting suggestion pattern is displayed. The display is only displayed during the ending production period. With this configuration, only the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image of the high setting suggestion pattern or the setting suggestion image of the high setting finalization pattern advantageous to the player is continuously displayed, thereby preventing a decrease in interest. be able to.

  (8) As shown in 112FS023-112FS025 of FIG. 10-5, after the display change counter becomes 0, the display extension flag is cleared and the image is displayed with the background image corresponding to the normal probability change state. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling property from being enhanced by not excessively displaying the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image.

  (9) As shown in 112FS022 of FIG. 10-5, the background image is set to the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image during the probable change state, and the hold display is displayed in an image corresponding to the setting suggestion image. In this way, the background image and the hold display are displayed in a manner according to the setting suggestion image during the probable change state, so that the setting suggestion effect can be suitably executed.

  (10) As shown in 112FS021 of FIG. 10-5, when the display extension flag set by the button operation in the high setting suggestion pattern or the high setting finalization pattern is set, the hold display according to the setting suggestion image is performed. Is displayed, and when the display extension flag is not set as in the low setting suggestion pattern, a hold display corresponding to a normal probability change state is displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling property from being enhanced by not excessively displaying the background image corresponding to the setting suggestion image.

  (11) As shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), the display period of the setting suggestion image of the high setting suggestion pattern or the high setting confirmation pattern is 10 seconds, but the display period of the setting suggestion image of the low setting suggestion pattern is 7 seconds. With this configuration, the setting suggestion effect can be suitably performed by changing the display period depending on the type of the setting suggestion image.

  (12) As shown in FIG. 10-1 (D), the display period image 112F004 indicating the execution period of the setting suggestion effect is displayed. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the execution period of the setting suggestion effect.

[Main Modifications of the Feature Part 112F]
(1) In the feature section 112F, the suggestion regarding the currently set value is executed by the setting suggestion effect. However, in the setting suggestion effect, it may be suggested that the setting has been changed as the suggestion regarding the setting. By suggesting the setting change, it can be inferred that the setting value has been changed from the previous day.

  (2) In the characteristic section 112F, the background image and the hold display have been described as the specific displays that can be displayed during the execution of the variable display. Then, in the probable change state after the big hit game state ends, a background image or a hold display corresponding to the setting suggestion image displayed in the setting suggestion effect may be displayed. The specific display may be a display other than the background image and the hold display. For example, the specific display may be a decorative design or an image around the decorative design, may be an active display, or may be a display of an area where a hold display is displayed. Here, the area where the hold display is displayed refers to an image around the hold display, an image serving as a basis for the hold display, or the like. As described above, various images may be changed to images corresponding to the setting suggestion images in the certain change state as the specific display. Further, the period during which the image is changed to the image corresponding to the setting suggestion image in the certain change state may be different depending on the type of the specific display.

  (3) In the characteristic part 112F, the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed in the probable change state after the end of the big hit has been described. However, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in a state other than the probability change state. For example, the process may be executed in a time-saving state in which the state is not controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit. Further, in the gaming machine returning to the normal state after the end of the big hit, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in the normal state after the end of the big hit. Further, the number of times that the setting suggestion effect is executed may be different depending on the state after the end of the big hit. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during a period of 30 fluctuations if the state after the end of the big hit is a positive change state, 20 fluctuations if the time saving state is normal, and 10 fluctuations if the state is normal.

  (4) In the feature section 112F, an image indicating that the button operation is valid may be displayed together with the display extension image 112F005 as shown in FIG. Further, the display extension image 112F005 may appear at the same time as the display period image 112F004. Further, the period may be reported by sound instead of the image, and the period may be reported by image and sound.

  (5) In the characteristic portion 112F, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (F), the mode of the high setting suggestion character image 112F002 has been changed by button operation. However, the mode of the setting suggestion image may not be changed by the button operation. In addition, a plurality of setting suggestion images may be provided so that the setting is suggested by the changed type, or the reliability of the setting suggestion may be different. For example, a buoy sign may have a setting suggestion reliability of 80%, and a guts pose may have a setting suggestion reliability of 50%.

  (6) In the characteristic part 112F, as shown in FIG. 10-1 (I), the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed for only 15 changes from the probable change state was described. However, the setting suggestion effect may be performed throughout the probable change state. Alternatively, the number of executions of one setting suggestion effect may be determined by lottery from the number of executions of the plurality of setting suggestion effects.

  (7) The case where the character image of the low setting suggestion pattern is not displayed in the probable change state in the characteristic portion 112F has been described. When the character image of the low setting suggestion pattern is displayed during the ending effect, the display extension image 112F005 may not be displayed. Also, a character image of a low setting suggestion pattern may be displayed during the probable change state. In such a case, the display extension image 112F005 may be displayed similarly to the high setting suggestion pattern or the like.

  (8) In the characteristic section 112F, the fluctuating sound at the time of the variable display executed during the probable change state may be changed corresponding to the setting suggestion image executed in the ending effect. Moreover, you may make it change the sound at the time of production other than a fluctuation sound. By doing so, it is possible to execute the setting suggestion effect using elements other than the image.

  (9) In the characteristic portion 112F, the display period of the setting suggestion image is different between the low setting suggestion effect pattern and the high setting suggestion effect pattern (high setting confirmation pattern). However, the display period of the setting suggestion image may be the same.

  (10) In the characteristic portion 112F, as shown in FIG. 10A, the size of the setting suggestion image has not changed between the ending effect and the probable change state. However, the size of the setting suggestion image may be different between during the ending effect and during the probable change state. For example, during the probable change state, the setting suggestion image may be displayed at a corner of the screen in a reduced form of the screen. Further, the character of the setting suggestion image may be different between the ending effect and the probable change state.

  (11) In the characteristic portion 112F, even if the hold display becomes an image corresponding to the setting suggestion image in the probable change state, the mode changed by the pre-reading notice may be the same as the mode changed in the normal pattern. . In other words, what changes in response to the setting suggestion image may be any hold display in the normal mode. Note that the hold display that changes as a prefetch notice may be an image corresponding to the setting suggestion image.

  (12) The feature section 112F allows a player to select whether or not to exit a mode in which a background image or the like displayed in accordance with a setting suggestion image is exited in a part of a deviation change during a probable change state. You may. More specifically, when the change in the probability during the probable change state has continued for a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times), whether to exit the mode in which the setting suggestion effect is executed may be selected by button operation. . In this case, a display such as "Exit mode? YES / NO" may be displayed on the screen so that the player can select one of them.

  (13) Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been exemplified as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this. A medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a player operates the operating lever. When a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation, and when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. You may apply to the slot machine paid out. For example, when the feature section 112F is applied to such a slot machine, a setting suggestion image is displayed on a bonus win end screen, and the setting suggestion image is shifted to after the bonus ends. May be displayed at the time of the notification of the operating procedure of the operation.

(Explanation related to association of features)
Each configuration related to the characteristic portion may be appropriately combined with some or all of the configurations related to the other characteristic portions. The features combined in this way, or individual features not combined, may be combined as appropriate with some or all of the components relating to other features.

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

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 11 main board, 12 effect control board, 100 game control microcomputer, 103 CPU, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
A setting suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion effect that suggests setting of a setting value;
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display at least during execution of the variable display,
The gaming machine, wherein the setting suggestion effect execution means is capable of displaying the specific display in a mode according to the setting suggestion effect after the setting suggestion effect is executed.

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