JP2020044076A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: setting means capable of setting to a setting value from among plural setting values having a different degree of advantage to a player; and specific display means (for example, a variable display count is displayed numerically by a counter part 106F006 and a variable display count to be displayed each time when variable display of a special pattern (decorative pattern) is executed is updated and displayed as specific display 106F005) for displaying a numerical value corresponding to the number of execution times of variable display as specific display and updating and displaying the numerical value in relation to execution of variable display. A display mode of specific display displayed by the specific display means includes a special mode (a special mode or the like for allowing a counter base part 106F007 of the specific display 106F005 to emit a purple color) corresponding to a setting suggestion regarding the setting means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-4

Description

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

  As a generally known gaming machine of this type, there has been a gaming machine that performs variable display of specific identification information such as a special symbol and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, there is a gaming machine in which a setting value having a different degree of advantage for a player, such as a jackpot probability, can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values. In some cases, an effect of suggesting a set value is displayed by displaying an image of a character at the time (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-200902 A

  However, in an effect that suggests a set value in a mode as in Patent Literature 1, there is a problem that it is not enough to make the game more interesting.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make the game more interesting.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that executes variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (such as the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
A specific display unit that displays a numerical value corresponding to the number of times of execution of the variable display as a specific display and updates and displays the numerical value in association with the execution of the variable display (as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (D)) The specific display 106F005 includes a numerical display of the number of times of variable display by the counter unit 106F006, and every time the variable display of the special symbol (decorative symbol) is executed, the variable number of times to be displayed is updated and displayed).
The display mode of the specific display displayed by the specific display means is a special mode corresponding to the setting suggestion regarding the setting means (a special mode in which the counter base 106F007 of the specific display 106F005 emits purple light as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B)). Aspects etc.).

  According to such a configuration, a numerical value corresponding to the variable display is displayed as the specific display, and the numerical value is updated and displayed in association with the execution of the variable display. The player's attention to the number of executions can be increased, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(2) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (such as the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display in a common display mode during variable display and non-variable display ((as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the variable display of (B) (A), the specific display 106F005 with the common fluctuation counter image is executed during the stop of (A), etc.)
The display mode of the specific display displayed by the specific display means is a special mode corresponding to the setting suggestion regarding the setting means (a special mode in which the counter base 106F007 of the specific display 106F005 emits purple light as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B)). Aspects etc.).

  According to such a configuration, a common specific display can be executed at least during variable display and non-variable display, so that the player's attention to the specific display can be increased.

(3) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display of specific identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player. So,
Setting means (such as the CPU 103) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Decoration identification information variable display means (image display device 5, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing variable display of decoration identification information (decorative design) in response to variable display of specific identification information;
A specific display (specific display 106F005 in FIG. 8-4, etc.) is displayed in a display area of the decorative identification information (decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. in FIG. 8-4) with a display priority different from that of the decorative identification information. Specific display means (image display device 65, effect control, etc.) that are possible (as shown in the priority of image display in FIG. 8-5, the specific display is displayed on a display layer having a different priority than the decorative design display). CPU 120).
The display mode of the specific display displayed by the specific display means is a specific mode corresponding to the suggestion (a notice effect or the like) indicating that the display is controlled to the advantageous state (the specific display 106F005 as shown in FIG. 8D). The counter base 106F007 of the specific display 106F005 is colored purple as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), and a special mode corresponding to the setting suggestion (setting suggestion effect) relating to the setting means. (S171, S172 in FIG. 7, 106FS001 to 106FS009 in FIG. 8-8, etc.)).

  According to this configuration, the display priority of the specific display and the display of the decoration identification information is different, and the display mode of the specific display displayed by the specific display corresponding to the suggestion that the display is controlled to the advantageous state is controlled. By including the mode and the special mode corresponding to the setting suggestion relating to the setting means, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the specific display in the game and to enhance the interest.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The specific display according to the special mode is executed with higher priority than the specific display according to the specific mode (such as 106FS001 to 106FS005 and 106FS006 to 106FS009 in FIG. The execution priority is higher than that of the display announcement effect, and the execution is given priority).

  According to such a configuration, as the effect using the specific display, the specific display in the special mode is executed with higher priority than the specific display in the specific mode. The display relating to information more valuable to the player than the suggestion to be performed can be prevented from being disturbed by other displays.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
Each time a predetermined number of times (25 times or the like) of variable display is executed (106FS001YES in FIG. 8-8 or the like), a special mode lottery means (production control CPU 120, FIG. -8 of 106FS001 to 106FS003).

  According to such a configuration, the lottery relating to the execution of the specific display in the special mode is performed every time the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. Can be.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
Further provided is a specific mode lottery means (effect control CPU 120, 106FS006, 106FS007 in FIG. 8-8, etc.) for performing a random selection regarding the execution of the specific display in the specific mode in accordance with the display result of the variable display.

  According to such a configuration, since the lottery relating to the execution of the specific display in the specific mode is performed in response to the display result of the variable display, the player's expectation when the specific display is displayed in the specific mode is further increased. be able to.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
During execution of the variable display, a corresponding display means (effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of performing a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display is further provided,
The specific display that can be displayed by the specific display means has a lower display priority than the corresponding display and has a higher display priority than the display of the decoration identification information. As shown, the specific display has a lower priority than the active display and has a different display layer so as to have a higher priority than the decorative design display.

  According to such a configuration, since the specific display has a lower display priority than the corresponding display and has a higher display priority than the display of the decoration identification information, the display of the decoration identification information does not interfere with the corresponding display. Thus, the specific display can be executed with an appropriate priority without being disturbed.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
It further comprises a game state control means (CPU 103 and the like) capable of controlling to a plurality of types of game states,
The specific display means can execute a specific display in different game states (a normal game state, a probable change game state, a time saving game state, a small hit rush game state, and the like) ([the specific display can be executed in different game states. A certain production example)).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific display can be executed in different game states, it is possible to further increase the player's attention to the display mode of the specific display in the game.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
The specific display means can restrict the execution of the specific display when the predetermined effect (such as the SP effect of the super reach variation pattern) is executed (by the effect control CPU 120, FIG. 8C and FIG. 8C). When the SP effect is executed in the super-reach variation pattern as in D), the specific display 106F005 is not displayed, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the execution of the specific display can be restricted when the predetermined effect is executed, so that the player's attention to the predetermined effect can be increased when the predetermined effect is executed. .

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 figure which illustrates the production control command in the characteristic part 106F. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing in feature part 106F. It is a flowchart which shows the sub side game stop processing in the characteristic part 106F. It is a display screen figure of an image display device which shows an example of an effect of a setting suggestion effect using a specific display, and an example of an effect of a notice effect using a specific display. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the priority of displaying main images displayed on the image display device. It is a figure showing a specific display setting suggestion effect selection table. It is a figure showing a specific display announcement effect selection table. It is a flowchart which shows a specific display effect setting process. It is a display screen figure of the image display device 5 which shows the effect display which restricts the execution of the specific display at the time of executing the predetermined effect.

(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 (ElectroLuminescence), 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 than in 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 (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, 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 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for 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 power supply stop process, 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 the 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, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  When 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 a predetermined main-side error process, an 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, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start information (start It outputs data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.), probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) (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 a 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 processing 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 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 large 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 the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. 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 It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, their mode, execution start timing, and the like. 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 process in step S172 is a process 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 processing in step S175 is processing 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, 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 programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. 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 programs 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 106F)
[Overview of Control of Feature 106F]
Next, the characteristic portion 106F of the present embodiment will be described. Regarding the characteristic portion 106F, a technique for a pachinko gaming machine in which a setting value having a different degree of advantage for a player, such as a jackpot winning probability, can be set by a setting means as described below will be described. The game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) also has a function as a setting unit that can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player as the setting value of the jackpot winning probability. .

  First, the setting values will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the present example, the winning probability of the jackpot according to the set value is changed by a setting change operation using a predetermined switch or the like operation means by a person on the game hall (a clerk of the game hall, etc.). It has a configuration.

  For example, in the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103), a setting change process for changing a jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a setting change operation is executed. Thus, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, the setting change process of changing the jackpot winning probability is executed by using the display result determination table according to the set value. The set value has, for example, three stages (a plurality of stages) of 1 to 6, and the winning probability of the big hit increases in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is lowest for the player, and the advantage is set in the order of set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6 It gradually increases. The set value may be provided in a plurality of levels, and is not limited to six levels. Since the pitching rate (number of pitches per unit time (number of prize balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit as described above, changing the set value changes the rate of pitching. It can be said that.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the setting value by the setting change operation at the time of power-on. Among the six set values, for example, the set value 6 may be referred to as a high setting with a high jackpot probability, and the set value 1 may be referred to as a low setting with a low jackpot probability.

  Further, the selection probability of the type of the big hit may be changeable by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 similarly to the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changeable by setting the setting values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the jackpot winning probability. The selection probability of the variation pattern may be changeable by setting the setting values 1 to 6 in the same manner as the jackpot winning probability.

  Regarding the characteristic portion 106F, in a pachinko gaming machine capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values, as a setting suggestion effect indicating a setting means, it is suggested which setting value the setting value is. An example of control for executing an effect related to setting value suggestion (hereinafter, referred to as setting value suggesting effect) will be described. In addition, as the setting suggestion effect, an effect related to the setting change suggestion indicating that the setting value has been changed (the setting change process was executed at the time of starting) (hereinafter, referred to as a setting change suggestion effect) is performed. Is also good.

  Regarding the characteristic portion 106F, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, in the display area of the decorative symbol, the rotation number counter (variable display count from when power is turned on or when the previous big hit game state ends until a new big hit occurs) is displayed. A specific display such as an image of a counter for counting) can be executed, and the specific display can be displayed in a specific mode corresponding to an announcement effect such as a jackpot announcement as an announcement indicating that the jackpot game state is controlled. In addition, an example will be described in which the specific display can be displayed in a special mode corresponding to the setting suggestion effect, and the specific display can be displayed according to a display priority different from the display of the decorative design.

[Configuration of Command of Feature 106F]
FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of an example of the content of the effect control command used in the feature units 106F and 103F. 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. 8B 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 illustrated in FIG. 8A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating a change 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 on 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).

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination 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 of FIG. 8A. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG. 8A. As a specific example, a 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 a 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) and the type of the generated error (abnormal) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8A. 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, the same EXT data as the variation display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result. . 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 of the special winning opening, different EXT data is set in accordance with the number of rounds executed in the big hit game state or the small hit game state (for example, “1” to “15”). 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 has passed (entered) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition has been 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. In addition, 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 reporting 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 effect control CPU 120 stores the set value designated by the set value designation command in the RAM 122. The RAM 122 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Even backup is stored. The set value data stored in the RAM 122 is updated when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value designation command. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 can always recognize the current setting value based on the data stored in the RAM 122. The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 has 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.

  Command F1XXH and command F2XXH. These commands are effect control commands indicating the contents of the prize-winning determination results such as the jackpot type determination and the variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning at the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Among them, the command F1XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined among the determination results at the time of a prize, and a result of determining the type of the big hit. The command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which range of the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result.

  The command F1XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not a big hit is to be determined among the determination results at the time of winning, and a determination result of a type of the big hit. The command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which range of the determination value of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result.

[Processing based on fluctuation pattern specification command]
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern designation command, thereby performing the fluctuation display of the displayed decorative symbol. In addition, the image display device 5 may be provided with a constantly small design in a mode in which the decoration design is reduced in correspondence with the change display of the special design. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to operate based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern designation command, thereby performing the fluctuation display of the constantly displayed small symbols.

[Direction control main processing]
Next, an effect control main process executed in the characteristic unit 106F will be described. FIG. 8B is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main process in the characteristic unit 106F. In FIG. 8B, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets a CTC (counter / counter) mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the register of the timer circuit).

  Further, effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the value of the command reception waiting timer is decremented by one (207SGS404), and it is determined whether or not the command reception waiting timer has expired (207SGS405). If the command reception waiting timer has expired (207SGS405; N), the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 are repeatedly executed, and the process waits until the command reception waiting timer expires.

  When the command reception waiting timer has expired (207SGS405; Y), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hot start notification command has been received (207SGS406). When the hot start notification command is received (207SGS406; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored from the power cut, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (the player information is input in a player information input process described later). After receiving the input of the information, the information (information including the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc.) stored in the RAM 122 is cleared (207SGS407), and the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

  If no hot start notification command has been received (207SGS406; N), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a cold notification command has been received (207SGS408). If the cold notification command is received (207SGS408; Y), the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 122 since the previous start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, (Information including the number of times of super reach, etc.) is cleared (207SGS409), and it is notified that the information stored in the RAM 102 has been cleared and that the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. A RAM clear notification process for executing (RAM clear notification) is executed (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) of displaying an image on the image display device 5, emitting the game effect lamp 9, outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the like. It is only necessary to be able to notify the clerk or the like of the amusement arcade that the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. After the execution of the RAM clear notification process, the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

  If no cold start notification command has been received (207SGS408; N), effect control CPU 120 determines whether a setting value change start notification command or a setting value confirmation start notification command has been received (207SGS411). When the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the change of the set value is performed. A setting value related notification process for executing notification that the operation is being performed (setting value changing notification) and notification of the setting value being confirmed (setting value checking notification) is executed (207SGS412). In the setting value related notification processing, a notification image indicating that the setting change value is being changed or a notification image indicating that the setting value is being checked is displayed.

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

  After the sub game stop processing is executed in 40FS001, it is determined whether or not a set value change end notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416). When the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS412, and when the setting value change end notification command and the setting value confirmation end notification command are received (207SGS416; Y). ) Proceeds to 207SGS427.

  When the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command are not received in 207SGS411 (207SGS411; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an error designation command is received (207SGS425). If an error designation command has been received (207SGS425; Y), an error notification process (207SGS426) for performing the error notification indicated by the error designation command is executed. If no error designation command has been received (207SGS425; N), , 207SGS403.

  When proceeding to 207 SGS 427, the effect control CPU 120 specifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command has been received, and the image display device 5 The display of the initial symbol according to the received command is started. For example, if the received command is a hot start notification command, a setting value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, if a new setting value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 The display of the decorative symbol is started with a combination of "1", "2", and "3" from the left as an initial symbol. When the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, "from the left as an initial symbol is displayed on the image display device 5. The display of the decorative pattern is started with the combination of "4", "5", and "6".

  In the case where a new set value may be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a set value (for example, “6”) that is advantageous to the player is set, it is disadvantageous for the player. The decorative symbol may be displayed as a combination of "4", "5", and "6" as the initial symbol at a higher ratio than when the set value (for example, "1") is set. By doing so, it is possible to indicate that a set value that is advantageous to the player is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  Further, when there is a possibility that a new set value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a set value that is advantageous to the player (for example, “6”) is set, and a setting that is unfavorable to the player The initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different between the case where the value is set (for example, “1”). Further, when the setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, “6”) is set and when the setting value that is disadvantageous for the player (for example, “1”) is set, the speakers 8L and 8R The volume of the output sound, the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be varied.

  Next, "4" is set to the look-ahead restriction counter in order to regulate the execution of the look-ahead preview effect in the first four fluctuations (207SGS428). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. If the timer interrupt flag has been set (turned on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 120 first executes a startup notification process for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started (207SGS431). In the start notification process, for example, it is determined whether or not the interrupt is the first interrupt from the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If this is the first interrupt from the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined which of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value confirmation end notification command has been received. A start notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and a start notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. After the start-up notification process timer is started, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started based on the value of the start-up notification process timer and the start-up notification process table by executing the start-up notification process in the next and subsequent interrupts. The notification may be executed.

  In the characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment, the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value change end notification command, or a setting value confirmation end notification command. The mode of the start notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different depending on whether there is any. For example, when a hot start notification command or a setting value confirmation end notification command is received when starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, when a new setting value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, The light emission of the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are executed. The timing at which the game effect lamp 9 starts emitting light for 60 seconds and the timing at which the output sound A starts from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds are the same. The output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

  Further, when the cold start notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, that is, when a new set value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the data in the RAM 102 is cleared. , The game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and outputs the output sound B from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, but the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds is the same. The output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

  The specific control in the present invention means that when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start or a setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 emits the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and outputs the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. When the output of the sound A is executed, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the effect control CPU 120 emits the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and outputs the sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R. Includes both performing output.

  In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated and receives the set value change end notification command or the set value change end notification command, the gaming effect lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R emit light for 20 seconds. Of the output sound C, and display of a message image (for example, a message image indicating that the change of the set value has been completed) for 40 seconds on the image display device 5 is executed. Note that the light emission start timing of the gaming effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 are the same. The emission start timing of the gaming effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

  In particular, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the setting value change end notification command is received. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the hot start notification command or the cold start notification command is received. Unlike the above, since the message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

  Although the start notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is illustrated using the gaming effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management computer such as a management computer of a game arcade or a counter for each unit, and the external output is provided as a start notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. A signal that can specify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated may be output from the terminal to the management device.

  Even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in any of the hot start, the cold start, the setting change state, and the setting confirmation state, a device for executing the start notification is partially common (in any case, the game effect lamp 9). Exemplifying the light emission and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform hot start, cold start, setting change state, A device that executes the start notification differs depending on which of the setting confirmation states the device is started (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, a message image is displayed on the image display device 5 and the pachinko machine is displayed. When the gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, a signal may be output from the external output terminal to the management device, for example).

  Further, the notification mode of each device that executes the start notification may be made different depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, all the gaming effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 emit light, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state. In this case, only some of the gaming effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may emit light.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, since the gaming machine frame is open, sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (3. If more than one speaker is provided, sound is output from only some of the speakers), and if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the gaming machine frame must be closed. Therefore, sound output from all the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the image display device 5 displays a message image indicating that the setting is being changed, such as “setting is being changed”, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, a message image indicating that the RAM 102 and the RAM 122 have been cleared, such as “RAM cleared”, may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  Further, when a plurality of external output terminals are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the terminals that output signals to the management device may be different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the period until the change of the set value is completed (the time until the change of the set value is received or the set value change command is received) During the period, a signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the setting change to the management device, and after the change of the set value is completed, a signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the error or the RAM clear to the management device as RAM clear notification. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal from the terminal corresponding to the error or the RAM clear to the management device as the RAM clear notification.

  When the external output terminal is used in common for each notification, the timing of outputting a signal to the management device may be made different according to each notification.

  As described above, in the start-up notification processing, the form in which the start-up notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different according to the received command is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 May be executed in one notification mode regardless of the received command. In addition, the start notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 exemplifies a mode in which any of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a setting value confirmation end notification command, and a setting value change end notification command is received. The present invention is not limited to this. Among the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value confirmation end notification command, and the set value change end notification command, the pachinko gaming machine 1 A command that does not execute the start notification may be provided.

  In addition, as an initializing effect, a start notification in a different mode is executed in response to a command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or a different combination is performed according to a command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. The decorative design may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the mode of the start notification as the initialization effect and the combination of the decorative designs are all different depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Or only some of them may be the same.

  In addition, an example in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the startup notification in any of the case of starting by a hot start, the case of starting by a cold start, the case of starting in a setting change state, and the case of starting in a setting confirmation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start or started in a setting confirmation state, the start notification may not be executed.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 executes power-off detection processing (207SGS432). In the power-off detection process, the effect control CPU 120 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). If there is no power-off signal, the process is terminated.If there is a power-off signal, backup data including setting value information, player information, and the like stored in the RAM 122 is identified, and the identified The backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122. Then, after creating check data to be used for restoring the backup data and storing the check data in the backup data storage area, the process proceeds to a loop process in which no processing is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 207SGS433). In this command analysis processing, effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 8A) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control process (207SGS434). In the effect control process process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process (207SGS435) for updating the count value of a counter for generating an effect random number such as a big hit symbol determination random number, a player information input process for accepting input of player information (207SGS436), A player information output process for outputting player information (207SGS437) and a performance information totaling process (207SGS438) for totaling performance information are executed. Then, the process proceeds to S52.

  In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player to set a password (a password generated by an external server in which game information of the player is stored in advance). The player accesses the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone and can receive the generated password), and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of times of change, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, and the like as player information stored each time a variable display, a big hit game, or a super reach is executed.

  In the player information output process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player, and generates the two-dimensional code. Is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, after the display of the two-dimensional code is completed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. The player can read the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a portable terminal such as a smartphone and transmit the player information totalized in the current game to an external server, thereby obtaining a pachinko gaming machine. 1 can be stored in the server.

  In the production information totaling process, the production control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, and the like stored in the RAM 122 as the production information every time the variable display, the big hit game, and the super reach are executed. I do.

[Sub side game stop processing]
FIG. 8B is a flowchart illustrating the sub-side game stop processing executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer.

  In the sub-side game stop processing, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). If it is determined that the first change start command has not been received, the process shifts to 40FS011. If it is determined that the first change start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby displaying the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5. The control to be performed can be prevented from being executed. After that, the process ends.

  In 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. If it is determined that the second change start command has not been received, the process shifts to 40FS012. If it is determined that the second change start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby displaying the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5. The control to be performed can be prevented from being executed. After that, the process ends.

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

  In 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer, and determines whether or not the special winning opening opening command has been received. If it is determined that the special winning opening opening command has not been received, the process shifts to 40FS014. If it is determined that the special winning opening opening command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit game state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the special winning opening opening command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented from running. After that, the process ends.

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

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

  In 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not a symbol designating command has been received. When it is determined that the symbol designating command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. If it is determined that the symbol designating command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designating command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, so that the prize-winning flash effect by controlling the light emission of the lamp is not executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designating command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, so that the prize holding change effect by operating the image display device 5 can be prevented from being executed. . After that, the process ends.

  In 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the variation type designation command has been received. If it is determined that the variation type designation command has not been received, the flow shifts to the process of 40FS018. If it is determined that the variation type designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, so that the prize-winning flash effect by controlling the light emission of the lamp is not executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 may discard the change type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state so as to prevent the prize holding change effect by operating the image display device 5 from being executed. it can. After that, the process ends.

  In 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether a test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command transmitted directly to the effect control board 12 from a device for sending a command for confirming the state of the screen or the status of the accessory provided in the gaming machine at the time of factory shipment or the like. . When transmitting a test command, various test commands are transmitted in a state where a transmission device dedicated to transmitting the test command is connected to the effect control board 12.

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

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

[Effect obtained by sub-side game stop processing]
As illustrated in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 discards the fluctuation pattern specification command even if the fluctuation pattern specification command is received while being controlled to the setting change state. Do not execute control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 discards the fluctuation pattern specification command even when the fluctuation pattern specification command is received when the effect is controlled to the setting confirmation state. Do not execute control based on reception. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 controls the first change start command and the second change start command even when receiving the first change start command and the second change start command while being controlled to the setting change state. In order to discard the change start command, the control based on the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 controls the first variation start command and the second variation start command even when the first variation start command and the second In order to discard the change start command, the control based on the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening command even if it receives the special winning opening opening command while being controlled to the setting change state. The control based on the reception of the special winning opening opening designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening command even if it receives the special winning opening opening command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state. The control based on the reception of the special winning opening opening designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command when the effect is controlled to the setting change state. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning port designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start winning port designation command and the second start winning port designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command when the effect is controlled to the setting confirmation state, and the first start winning winning designation is obtained. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning port designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start winning port designation command and the second start winning port designation command is not executed. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to discard the symbol designating command and the variation type command when controlled to the setting change state, based on the reception of the symbol designating command and the variation type command. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as a winning lamp or the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120, based on the reception of the symbol designating command and the variation type command, in order to discard the symbol designating command and the variation type command when being controlled to the setting confirmation state. Do not execute control. In this way, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined rendering means such as a winning lamp or the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, and thereafter discards the received command as in 40FS021. In this way, even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning. Further, since the received command is discarded so that no information remains, even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the user has made a setting to display an image for notifying that the setting change state has been established, and has received the setting value confirmation start notification command. Is set to display an image that informs the user of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, it is possible to indicate that the camera is being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 and the like are displayed. Malfunction of the predetermined effect means can be prevented.

  As indicated by 40FS020 in FIG. 8C, the control according to the test command is executed even when being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In this way, even when the state is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the operation of the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command can be executed.

[Examples of setting suggestions and previews using specific display images]
Next, with respect to the characteristic portion 106F, an example of each effect of a setting suggestion effect using an image of a specific display and a preview effect using an image of a specific display will be described.

  FIG. 8D is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of a setting suggestion effect using the specific display and an example of a preview effect using the specific display. In FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (D), the setting suggestion effect using the specific display is executed at the start of the 136th variable display from the end of the previous big hit game state, and the previous big hit game state ends. An example of an effect in which a notice effect using a specific display is executed at the start of the 137th variable display from the time is shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, the center of the display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the specific identification information such as the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The variable display of the decorative symbols in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is executed. FIG. 8-4 (A) shows a display image of the image display device 5 when the 135th variable display ends from the end of the previous big hit gaming state. FIG. 8-4 (B) shows a display image of the image display device 5 when the 136th variable display is being executed from the end of the previous big hit gaming state. FIG. 8-4 (C) shows a display image of the image display device 5 when the 136th variable display ends from the end of the previous big hit gaming state. FIG. 8D shows a display image of the image display device 5 when the 137th variable display is being executed from the end of the previous big hit gaming state.

  A resident character 106F008 as a character image is displayed in a lower right portion in the display area of the image display device 5 in a manner that the resident character is displayed while the variable display is stopped and during the variable display. Note that the resident character 106F008 may or may not be resident displayed in a predetermined game state such as a big hit game state. In addition, the resident character 106F008 may be switched to another character image in a manner to be selected from a plurality of types of characters according to a predetermined condition such as a change in the effect control mode. The resident character 106F008 may or may not be displayed. The resident character 106F008 can display an action, and the action may be changed according to the degree of expectation of occurrence of a big hit. The image color of the resident character 106F008 can be changed, and the image color may be changed according to the degree of expectation of occurrence of a big hit.

  A hold image 106F001, which is a circular hold icon display, is displayed as a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information in a hold display area located at a lower portion in the display area of the image display device 5. In an area adjacent to the reserved display area, and in the lower central part of the display area of the image display device 5, a suspended image 106F001 is displayed as a change corresponding display corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol currently being executed. An active display area in which an active display for displaying an active image 106F002 which is a similar circular icon display is provided.

  The pending image 106F001 is a pending display corresponding to the variable storage information that has not been executed yet, and the active image 106F002 is an active display corresponding to the currently executed variable display.

  With respect to the suspended image 106F001 and the active image 106F002, an effect control that changes to a color according to the degree of expectation of a big hit (for example, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs in a relationship of blue <green <red) can be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (D), the hold images 106F001, which are the hold displays corresponding to the first hold information, are arranged in order from the one near the center active display area to the left. In this manner, the information is displayed according to the order in which the pending storage information is generated. When newly generated suspended storage information is displayed at the time of occurrence, when the suspended image 106F001 corresponding to the previously generated suspended storage information is displayed, it appears at the leftmost position in the arrangement of the suspended images 106F001. Is displayed with.

  Each reserved image 106F001 is displayed in a display mode placed on the reserved pedestal image 106F003 in the pedestal mode. The active image 106F002 is displayed in a display mode placed on the active pedestal image 106F004 in the pedestal mode. The first holding pedestal image 106F001 is displayed in the first first storage image 106F001 in order to display a maximum of four (the first upper limit of the number of stored storage images) corresponding to the first storage information (the first storage information of the first special figure). Four pieces of information are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction before the pending storage information is generated. Then, each time the first hold storage information is generated, the hold image 106F001 is displayed in a display mode in which the hold images 106F001 are sequentially placed on the hold pedestal image 106F001.

  Although a maximum of four reserved images (second reserved storage number upper limit value) corresponding to the second reserved storage information are not shown, on the right side of the active pedestal image 106F004, a reserved image corresponding to the first reserved storage information is displayed. According to the same display pattern, it is displayed in a display mode mounted on the holding pedestal image. The hold images corresponding to the second hold storage information are displayed on the hold pedestal image in a display mode in which the hold images are arranged in order from right to left, in the order of occurrence of the hold storage information.

  When the variable display of the decorative symbols is performed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, among the current pending stored information, the first stored information stored is variably displayed. As a result, the hold image 106F001 displayed at the first position adjacent to the active display area as the hold display displayed first is deleted from the hold display area, and the first hold image is displayed. An effect operation is performed in which the image 106F001 is moved (shifted) to the position of the active display area and displayed as the active image 106F002 in such a manner as to be placed on the active pedestal image 106F004. Then, when the variable display is executed, the hold images 106F001 corresponding to the hold storage information other than the hold storage information stored first are moved and displayed one by one in the direction approaching the active display area (shift display). The operation is performed.

  In the lower part of the image display device 5, in a display area different from the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a small symbol 106F011, which is sometimes called a constantly changing small symbol, is variably displayed. In the small design 106F011, the same design as the left, middle, and right decoration designs are variably displayed as left, middle, and right small designs in a smaller size than the decoration design and are stopped and displayed. Basically, the small symbol is variably displayed in synchronization with the decorative symbol, and the control for stopping the display of the same display result as the decorative symbol is executed by the effect control CPU 120. The decorative symbol is set in a swing stop state before the end of the variable display period corresponding to the variable display period, and is stopped and displayed based on the effect control CPU 120 receiving the symbol determination command. The small symbol 106F011 is controlled so that the variable display can always be executed regardless of what kind of effect is executed. Therefore, when the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the variable display of the small symbol 106F011 can always be executed even when the decorative symbol is not displayed. For example, in the small symbol 106F011, even when the decoration symbol is stopped at the reach symbol and the reach effect is being executed, the reach effect is not executed and the variable display is continuously executed, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the symbol confirmation command. A display or the like in which all the symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed is executed based on the result. By displaying the small symbol 106F011, the visibility of the symbol variably displayed can be ensured regardless of the effect state.

  In the lower part of the image display device 5, in a display area different from the hold display area, as a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information, apart from the hold image 106F001 which is a circular hold icon display, the first hold storage number and the A hold number image 106F012, which is a hold numerical display for numerically displaying each of the two hold storage numbers, is displayed. With respect to the number-of-holds image 106F012, the display effect control CPU 120 obtains each of the first number-of-holds and the second number-of-holds by the same acquisition method as in the case of displaying the hold image 106F001, which is a hold-icon display. The control for numerically displaying each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is executed by the number image 106F012. In the reserved number image 106F012, for example, the numerical value on the left is the first reserved storage number, and the numerical value on the right is the second reserved storage number. The hold number image 106F012 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 so that the display of the number of storages to be held can be constantly performed regardless of what effect is executed. Therefore, even when the reserved image 106F001 is not displayed, the display of the reserved number image 106F012 can always be executed. By displaying the number-of-holds image 106F012 in this manner, the visibility of the number of stored holds can be ensured regardless of the effect state.

  In the image display device 5, in a part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (specifically, an end of the left decorative symbol display area 5L), when the power is turned on or the last big hit. A specific display 106F005, which is an image showing a fluctuation counter for numerically displaying the number of times of variable display (variable display) executed from the end of the gaming state to the present, is displayed. The specific display 106F005 includes a counter 106F006 formed of an image for numerically displaying the number of times of variable display, and a counter base 106F007 formed of a U-shaped image provided along the left and right ends and the lower end of the counter 106F006. Is done.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B) and FIGS. 8-4 (C) and (D), the specific display 106F005 produces both the stop state of the variable display and the execution state of the variable display. Run in state. Thus, the specific display 106F005 can be executed in a common display mode during variable display and non-variable display (during stop). Since the specific display common to the variable display and the non-variable display can be executed, by making the specific display 106F005 resident, the player's attention to the specific display 106F005 can be increased.

  In the specific display 106F005, every time the variable display of the special symbol (decorative symbol) is executed, the numerical value of the variable display count displayed by the counter unit 106F006 is updated and displayed. As described above, the numerical value corresponding to the variable display, such as the variable display number, is displayed as the specific display, and the numerical value is updated and displayed in association with the execution of the variable display, thereby being related to the specific display 106F005. Thus, the player's attention to the number of executions of the variable display can be increased.

  In the specific display 106F005, the display mode of the counter base 106F007 can be changed. For example, the counter base 106F007 is basically displayed in white as a normal color as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8 (B). As shown in FIG. 8-4 (D), when a special mode of effect control in which light emission is displayed in purple as shown in FIG. An effect control for emitting light in red (shown by hatching in the figure) is executed.

  As described above, the specific display 106F005 is basically an image that displays the number of times of variable display. However, when the notice effect is performed, the specific display 106F005 can be displayed in a specific mode such as emitting red light, and the setting suggestion effect is executed. For example, the display can be performed in a special mode such as emitting light in purple. This allows the player to pay attention to the display mode of the specific display 106F005.

  In the case where the setting suggestion effect and the announcement effect can be executed with the specific display such as the specific display 106F005, a part of the specific display (for example, the counter) as shown in FIGS. The example in which the base 106F007) is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, purple or red) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be executed.

[Example of priority of image display on image display device 5]
Next, the priority of image display for main images displayed on the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 8E is a diagram illustrating the display priority of the main image displayed on the image display device 5. 8-5, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, in order to perform a predetermined effect, for example, as a movable body capable of performing an effect control that moves at a predetermined timing in front of the image display device 5. An example in which the movable role is provided will be described as an example. The movable accessory is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, the image display device 5 is provided with a plurality of image display layers (display layers) such as display layers A, B, C, D, E, and F. The image is displayed on any of the image display layers, whereby a screen display using the image is performed. The image display layers are provided with display layers A, B, C, D, E, and F in order from the front to the rear in the display screen of the image display area of the image display device 5. The priority of image display when a number of image display layers are provided is set in a relation of display layers “A> B> C> D> E> F”. That is, the priority of the image display is higher as the image display layer becomes the layer of the front side display. For example, when the display positions of the image of the display layer A and the image of the display layer F overlap, the image of the overlapped display position is displayed preferentially with the image of the front display layer A having a higher priority. The image of the layer F is hidden by the image of the display layer A, and is not displayed so as to be visible. Regarding the relationship between the decorative design and the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) in the display layer, even when performing an effect of expanding the decorative design or scrolling horizontally, the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) becomes visible. I have.

  The small symbol display (small symbol 106F011) and the reserved numerical value display (reserved number image 106F012) are images that need to be displayed at all times, and are therefore displayed on the display layer A that is the foreground display layer. The role effect display is an image display that displays an effect image around the position of the movable movable object when the movable role as described above moves in front of the image display device 5 at a predetermined timing. , On the display layer B. Each of the hold icon display (hold image 106F001) and the active display (active image 106F002) is displayed on the display layer C. The specific display 106F005 (variation counter) shown in FIG. 8-4 is displayed on the display layer D. The decorative symbol display in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is displayed on the display layer E. The background image of the entire display screen (which is also the background image of the decorative symbol in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R) is displayed on the display layer F. By the superimposed display of the images of the display layers A to F, a screen display as shown in, for example, FIG.

  Since the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) has a lower display priority than the active display and a higher display priority than the display of the decorative design, the specific display 106F005 does not disturb the active display and is not disturbed by the display of the decorative design. The specific display can be executed with an appropriate priority.

  Since the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) has a higher display priority than the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, it is more valuable for the player, such as a notice effect and a setting suggestion effect. It is possible to prevent the display of the effect that can specify the important information from being disturbed. In addition, since the priority of the display of the role effect is higher than that of the other displays, it is possible to further enhance the interest by the effect using the movable role. In addition, since the priority of the hold display and the active display is higher than the specific display 106F005 (variation counter), the interest using the hold display or the active display (for example, the effect of changing the display mode) is further improved. be able to. Also, the small symbol display (small symbol 106F011) and the reserved numeric value display (reserved number image 106F012), which are images that need to be displayed at all times, are displayed on the display layer A which is the foreground display layer. These images are not affected by other image displays including the specific display 106F005, and the visibility of images that need to be constantly displayed like these images can be secured.

  In a pachinko gaming machine that does not use the small symbol 106F011 that is always displayed, the display layer of the decorative symbol display may be displayed on the front display layer having a higher priority than the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) display layer. Good. Thereby, the visibility of the variable display can be secured. In a pachinko gaming machine that does not use the small symbol 106F011 that is always displayed, the display layer of the decorative symbol display is specified only in the derived display time (symbol confirmation time) of the variable display display result. The display may be controlled to be displayed on the front display layer having a higher priority than the layer. Thereby, the visibility of the display result of the variable display can be secured. In a pachinko gaming machine that does not use the small symbol 106F011, which is always displayed, the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) display layer is displayed in the decorative symbol display only at the derived display time (symbol confirmation time) of the variable display result. The display may be controlled to be displayed on the rear display layer having a higher priority than the layer. Thereby, the visibility of the display result of the variable display can be secured.

[Example of data table that enables setting suggestion effect in specific display]
Next, a specific display setting suggestion effect selection table, which is a data table used to execute the setting suggestion effect, is described as to how the setting suggestion effect by the specific display as shown in FIG. 8-4 can be executed. It will be described using FIG. FIG. 8-6 is a diagram illustrating a specific display setting suggestive effect selection table.

  In FIG. 8-6, among the effect random numbers updated by effect control CPU 120, the specific display setting suggestive effect execution presence / absence determining random number SR2 (0 The selection relationship between the extracted value of “−0999 numerical range” and “setting suggestion effect (purple emission) executed” and “setting suggestion effect (purple emission) not executed” is shown. FIG. 8-6 shows how many of the 1,000 numerical data from 0 to 0999 are allocated to the assignment of the specific display setting suggestive effect to SR2. In FIG. 8-6, using the data corresponding to the current setting value among the setting values 1 to 6, it is determined whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (purple emission) based on the extracted value of SR2. .

  In FIG. 8-6, the ratio of selecting the setting suggestion effect (purple emission) execution is set as data in the relationship of “setting value 6> setting value 5> setting value 4> setting value 3> setting value 2> setting value 1”. ing. Therefore, as the jackpot probability is set to a high probability that is advantageous to the player, the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect (purple emission) increases. As described above, since the lottery relating to the execution of the setting suggestion effect is performed in accordance with the current setting value, it is possible to further increase the player's sense of expectation when the setting suggestion effect (purple emission) is executed.

[Example of a data table that enables the execution of a notice effect on a specific display]
Next, a description will be given of how a notice effect by specific display as shown in FIG. 8-4 can be executed using a specific display notice effect selection table which is a data table used for executing the notice effect. I do. FIG. 8-7 is a diagram illustrating the specific display announcement effect selection table.

  In FIG. 8-7, among the effect random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120, normal fluctuation, normal reach, first super reach (SP1), second super reach (SP2), and third super reach (SP3) For each variation pattern, the extracted value of the random number SR3 (value range of 0 to 1099) for determining whether or not to execute the specific display announcement effect, “notification effect (red emission) executed” and “notification effect (red emission) not executed” Are shown. FIG. 8-7 shows how many of the 1100 numerical data from 0 to 1099 are allocated with respect to the allocation of the specific display announcement effect in SR3. In FIG. 8-7, the presence / absence of execution of a notice effect (red emission) is determined based on the extracted value of SR3, using data corresponding to the variation pattern to be executed among a plurality of variation patterns.

  In FIG. 8-7, the ratio of selecting the notice effect (purple emission) execution is “third super reach (SP3)> second super reach (SP2)> first super reach (SP1)> normal reach> normal fluctuation”. The data is set in. Therefore, the higher the degree of expectation that the fluctuation pattern is a big hit, the higher the ratio of executing the notice effect (red emission). In this manner, since the lottery relating to the execution of the preview effect is performed in accordance with the display result of the variable display, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation when the preview effect of displaying the specific display in the specific mode is executed. it can.

[Example of a flowchart for executing a setting suggestive effect or a notice effect on a specific display]
Next, a specific display effect setting process for setting an effect for performing a setting suggestive effect or a preview effect using the specific display 106F005 will be described. FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing the specific display effect setting process.

  The specific display effect setting process of FIG. 8-8 is included in the process of setting various effects in the variable display start setting process (S171 of FIG. 7). In the specific display effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display to be executed this time is a variable display time (hereinafter, referred to as a variable time) for determining whether or not a setting suggestion effect is performed (106FS001). The variable times for determining whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed are one in 25 times of the variable display that results in a loss display (for example, the 25th, 50th, 75th,...).・).

  In the effect control CPU 120, in the RAM 122, the fluctuation which is a counting means for counting the number of variable display (variable display) executed at the time of power-on or from the end of the previous big hit gaming state to the present. A number counter is provided. The fluctuation counter is initialized to “0” by the effect control CPU 120 when the power is turned on and when the big hit game state occurs, and every time a fluctuation pattern command is received, for example, the fluctuation of S111 is changed. In the pattern setting process, the count value is added and updated by “+1”. The variable display count is displayed in the counter 106F006 in the specific display 106F005 based on the count value of the variation counter. In the specific display effect setting process, based on the count value of the change number counter, it is determined whether or not the variable display to be executed this time is the change number for determining whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect. (106FS001).

  It should be noted that the number of times of change for judging the execution of the setting suggestion effect may be set to another number such as one change every 50 times. If it is not the variable number of times to determine whether or not the setting suggestion effect has been executed, the process proceeds to 106FS006 described later.

  On the other hand, when the number of times of change is to determine whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed, information related to the set value (one of the set values 1 to 6) based on the set value data stored in the RAM 122. Is acquired (106FS002). Then, SR2 is extracted, and setting suggestion effect (purple emission) by specific display is executed using the specific display setting suggestion effect selection table of FIG. 8-6 in accordance with the current setting value and SR2 extraction. It is determined by lottery whether or not it is (106FS003). As described above, since the lottery relating to the execution of the setting suggestion effect is performed every time the predetermined number of variable displays is executed, the player can pay attention to the number of executions of the variable display, and the interest can be increased.

  If it is determined in 106FS003 that the setting suggestion effect by the specific display is to be executed, data of an effect pattern for executing the setting suggestion effect (purple emission) by the determined specific display is set, and 106FS005), and the process is ended. I do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in 106FS003 that the setting suggestion effect by the specific display is not to be executed, information on the current fluctuation pattern is obtained based on the current fluctuation pattern command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer of the RAM 122. (106FS006). Then, SR3 is extracted, and using the specific display announcement effect selection table of FIG. 8-7, whether or not to execute the announcement effect (red emission) by the specific display corresponding to the current variation pattern and the extraction of SR3 Is determined by lottery (106FS007).

  When it is determined in 106FS007 to execute the notice effect by the specific display, data of an effect pattern for executing the notice effect (red emission) by the determined specific display is set, and 106FS009), and the process ends.

  When it is determined in 106FS007 to execute the notice effect by the specific display, data of an effect pattern for executing the notice effect (red emission) by the determined specific display is set, and 106FS009), and the process ends.

  According to the specific display effect setting process described above, it is determined whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect by the specific display by lottery for each predetermined variable display number, and the setting by the specific display by lottery for each variable display. It is determined whether or not to perform the suggestion effect. Then, the process of selecting whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect by the specific display is executed prior to the process of selecting whether to execute the setting suggestion effect by the specific display. When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect by the specific display is to be executed, the process of performing a lottery process to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect by the specific display is not performed, and when it is determined not to execute the setting suggestion effect by the specific display, A process of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a notice effect by a specific display is executed.

  As described above, the display priority of the specific display 106F005 and the display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are different from each other, and as a notice effect corresponding to being controlled to the big hit gaming state, or By allowing the specific display 106F005 to be displayed in a different manner as a setting suggestive effect regarding the set value, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the specific display 106F005 in a game, and to enhance the interest.

  In this case, since the setting suggestion effect by the specific display has a higher priority to be performed than the notice effect by the specific display, the display layer that displays the setting suggestion effect by the specific display displays the notice effect by the specific display. The display layer may be on the front side, the same layer, or the back side layer.

  Also, in the specific display 106F005, when the setting suggestion effect by the specific display is executed, the announcement effect by the specific display is not executed, and when the setting suggestion effect by the specific display is executed, the announcement effect by the specific display is not executed. . In the specific display 106F005, the setting suggestion effect has a higher priority to be executed than the notice effect.

  Next, the reason why the priority for executing the setting suggestion effect prior to the notice effect is set will be described. In an effect in which the execution ratio varies according to the set value, the player counts the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect by himself / herself, calculates the execution ratio by himself / herself, and calculates the calculated execution ratio as the design value for each set value. The setting guess is to determine which one of the execution ratios (for example, the execution winning ratio of the effect lottery of each set value as shown in FIG. 8-6) approximates. For this reason, if the notice effect is prioritized over the setting suggestion effect, a situation may occur in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed even if the lottery is won. The degree may be increased, and the player may not pay attention to the setting suggestion effect as a setting estimation element. In order to solve such a problem, it is necessary to execute the setting suggestion effect prior to the notice effect.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-8, as in the case of 106FS001 to 106FS005 and 106FS006 to 106FS009 in FIG. Is set to be high and executed with priority. As described above, as the effect using the specific display, the setting suggestion effect is performed with higher priority than the notice effect, so that the effect such as the setting suggestion effect can specify more valuable information for the player than the notice effect. Can be prevented from being hindered by the notice effect.

  As described above, in the specific display effect setting process, when the effect pattern for executing the setting suggestion effect by the specific display is set, in the variable display effect process (S172) according to the set effect pattern, The setting suggestion effect by the specific display as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) is executed in the specific display 106F005 during the variable display. On the other hand, when an effect pattern for executing a notice effect by the specific display is set in the specific display effect setting process, in the variable display effect process (S172) according to the set effect pattern, FIG. A notice effect by a specific display such as 4 (D) is executed on the specific display 106F005 during the variable display.

[Example of effect that restricts execution of specific display at the time of execution of predetermined effect]
Next, a description will be given of an example of an effect of restricting the execution of the display of the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) when performing a predetermined effect such as an SP effect (special effect) in a super-reach fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 8-9 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an effect display for restricting the execution of the specific display at the time of executing the predetermined effect.

  When the variable display in the variation pattern of the super reach is executed, the variable display of the decorative symbols in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts as shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are in the reach display stopped at the same decorative symbol. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (C), an SP development effect for notifying that the game will evolve into the SP effect as the predetermined effect during the super reach effect is executed. As the SP development effect, for example, an effect is performed in which the resident character 106F008 has a card-like development notification image 106F009 in which the character “SP development” is described and notifies that the character has developed into the SP effect. In that case, the specific display 106F005 displayed up to that point is deleted, and the decorative symbols in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are reduced and moved to the upper right corner of the screen. The variable display is continued.

  When the SP effect is developed, if the resident character 106F008 and the enemy character 106F010 fight for the SP effect, for example, if the ally character (resident character 106F008) wins, as the SP effect, If the ally character (resident character 106F008) loses, an effect that results in a loss display is executed. Note that a character other than the resident character 106F008 may be used as the ally character.

  After the end of the big hit game state when the big hit display result is reached, the display is restarted with the specific display 106F005 displaying the numerical value of the initial value (0000), and after the loss display result, the specific display 106F005 is displayed. The effect of restarting the display is executed in such a manner as to continuously display the number of fluctuations displayed so far.

  FIG. 8-9 shows an example in which the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) is deleted when a predetermined effect such as an SP effect in a super-reach variation pattern is executed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) may be partially or entirely hidden by the predetermined effect when the predetermined effect is performed. You may make it difficult to see. That is, any effect may be adopted as long as the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) is an effect whose display is restricted when a predetermined effect is executed.

  As described above, when the predetermined effect such as the SP effect is executed, the execution of the specific display 106F005 can be restricted. Therefore, when the predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the predetermined effect. Can be.

[Direction example in which specific display can be executed in different game states]
Next, an effect example in which the specific display 106F005 can be executed in different game states will be described. The above-described specific display 106F005 may be executable in different game states such as a normal game state, a probable change game state, a time saving game state, and a small hit rush game state.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the big hit probability is a normal state (low probability state). The probable change game state is a game state in which the jackpot probability is a probable change state (high probability state). The time saving state is a gaming state in which the variable display is executed in a variable display time shorter than the normal state by the time saving control. The small hit rush game state is a game state in which a small hit can frequently occur and a ball can be obtained by the small hit.

  The specific display 106F005 can be executed in, for example, at least two different game states among a plurality of different game states such as a normal game state, a probability change game state, a time saving game state, and a small hit rush game state. As long as it can be executed in two or more different game states.

  As described above, since the specific display 106F005 can be executed in different game states, the player's attention to the display mode of the specific display 106F005 in the game can be further increased.

[Other display examples of specific display]
[1] In FIG. 8-4 and the like, as an example of the specific display 106F005, the specific display in which the number of times of the variable display is numerically displayed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The specific display may be any image that can be displayed during variable display. For example, a resident character image that displays like a resident character 106F008 as shown in FIG. An active image for displaying like 106F002, a pedestal image for displaying like pedestal image 106F003, an active pedestal image for displaying like active pedestal image 106F004, or a luminous display provided in a game area or the like. It may be a predetermined lamp (light emitting means) such as an LED.

  [2] In FIG. 8-4 and the like, as an example of the specific display 106F005, the number of times of variable display (variable display) executed from power-on or from the end of the previous big hit gaming state to the present is shown. The variable counter that displays a numerical value and updates the numerical value at the start of the variable display has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As the specific display for updating the numerical value, a numerical value corresponding to the variable display is displayed, and in connection with the execution of the variable display, any display for updating the numerical value is used. May be something. For example, as a numerical value corresponding to a variable display, an image displaying a numerical value in a display form of a timer display suggesting an effect such as a change in the effect may be displayed as a specific display. An image for numerically displaying the possibility of change or the degree of expectation of a big hit in an effect may be displayed as a specific display.

[Main effects obtained by the characteristic portion 106F]
[1] As shown in FIG. 8-8, the display priority of the specific display 106F005 and the display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are different from each other, suggesting that the large symbol gaming state is controlled. As a notice effect in a corresponding specific mode or as a setting suggestive effect in a special mode corresponding to a set value, the specific display 106F005 can be displayed in a different mode, so that the display mode of the specific display 106F005 in the game is changed. You can make the player's attention noticeable and excitement.

  [2] As shown in 106FS001 to 106FS005 and 106FS006 to 106FS009 in FIG. 8-8, the setting suggestion effect by the specific display of the special mode has a higher priority when executed than the notice effect by the specific display of the specific mode. , Executed preferentially. As described above, as the effect using the specific display, the setting suggestion effect is performed with higher priority than the notice effect, so that the effect such as the setting suggestion effect can specify more valuable information for the player than the notice effect. Can be prevented from being hindered by the notice effect.

  [3] As shown in 106FS001 to 106FS003 in FIG. 8-8, every time the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times, the lottery regarding the execution of the setting suggestion effect by the specific display in the special mode is performed, so that the execution of the variable display is performed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of times, and to excite the interest.

  [4] As shown in 106FS006 and 106FS007 in FIG. 8-8, the lottery relating to the execution of the notice effect by the specific display in the specific mode is performed in response to the display result of the variable display, so the specific display is displayed in the specific mode. It is possible to further increase the player's sense of expectation when the notice effect is performed.

  [5] As shown in FIG. 8-5 and the like, the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) has a lower display priority than the active display and has a higher display priority than the display of the decorative pattern, so that the active display is not displayed. The specific display can be executed at an appropriate priority without disturbing the display of the decorative symbol without disturbing the display.

  [6] As described in [Example of production in which specific display can be executed in different game states], since specific display 106F005 can be executed in different game states, the player can display the specific display 106F005 in the game in different game states. Attention can be further increased.

  [7] As described in [Example of data table in which advance notice effect can be executed with specific display], execution of specific display 106F005 can be restricted when a predetermined effect such as SP effect is executed. When the predetermined effect is executed, the player's attention to the predetermined effect can be increased.

  [8] As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B and FIGS. 8C and 8D, the specific display 106F005 is a common display during variable display and non-variable display (during stop). Since the specific display 106F005 can be executed in a resident mode, the player can pay more attention to the specific display.

  [9] As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the specific display 106F005, each time the variable display of the special symbol (decorative symbol) is performed, the numerical value of the variable display frequency displayed by the counter unit 106F006 is updated and displayed. . As described above, the numerical value corresponding to the variable display, such as the variable display number, is displayed as the specific display, and the numerical value is updated and displayed in association with the execution of the variable display, thereby being related to the specific display 106F005. Thus, the player's attention to the number of executions of the variable display can be increased.

[Other Modifications of Feature 106F]
[1] As described above, as the setting suggestion effect, an effect related to the setting value suggestion indicating which setting value the setting value is, and the setting value is changed (the setting change process is executed at the time of startup). ), A setting change suggestion effect (hereinafter, referred to as a setting change suggestion effect). Thereby, as a setting suggestion effect as described above, a setting change suggestion effect may be executed instead of the effect related to the setting value suggestion. Further, as the setting suggestion effect described above, a setting suggestion effect may be executed so as to properly use both the effect relating to the setting value suggestion and the setting change suggestion effect. The setting suggestion effect may be any suggestion effect that suggests setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player.

  [2] In the example of the effect of restricting the execution of the specific display at the time of executing the predetermined effect, the SP effect in the variation pattern of the super reach has been described as the example of the effect of restricting the execution of the specific display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example of the effect of restricting the execution of the specific display, the player recognizes that the super reach effect is executed after the player reaches the reach state with the fluctuation pattern of the super reach as well as the SP effect. It may be an effect that can be done. Further, when an SP effect to be executed from a plurality of types of SP effects having different jackpot expectation degrees is selected, all the SP effects may be effects in which the execution of the specific display is restricted, and some SP effects ( For example, a first SP effect in which there is a first SP effect with a very high expectation of a big hit and a second SP effect with a low expectation of a bigger hit than the first SP effect). It may be. In addition, a special effect after a character display indicating a state where the degree of expectation to be a big hit is extremely high, or a so-called zone indicating with a band character or the like indicating that it is in an effect zone where the degree of expectation to become a big hit is high. Any effect may be targeted as long as the effect has a high degree of expectation to be a big hit, such as an effect.

  [3] The advantageous states that are advantageous to the player include other advantageous states such as the high probability state (probable change state), the time saving state, and the high base state, in addition to the above-described jackpot game state. Further, the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player may include a state in which a small hit can frequently occur and a ball can be obtained by the small hit, such as a so-called small hit rush state.

  [4] As an example, the setting values in the above-described embodiment include six types of setting steps of setting values 1 to 6. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there are three setting stages of setting values 1 to 6 such as three types of setting stages. Is also good.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, a setting suggestion effect can be executed for a gaming machine (a so-called first-type gaming machine) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state based on a variable display result of a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the above, an example has been described. However, based on the fact that a game ball has won (V winning) a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the game area, a big hit game state is established. The setting suggestion effect may be executable in a gaming machine to be shifted (a so-called second-type gaming machine) or a gaming machine in which the first type and the second type are combined. In such a gaming machine, in a gaming state in which a game ball needs to be won at a specific winning opening (V winning opening), a launch promotion effect for winning at the specific winning opening (V winning opening) is executed. In the effect, the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executable.
(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 configurations for 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 machine, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 effect control CPU, 106F005 specific display, 106F007 counter base, 106F006 counter.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player;
Specific display means for displaying a numerical value corresponding to the number of times of execution of the variable display as a specific display, and performing an update display of the numerical value in relation to the execution of the variable display,
The gaming machine, wherein the display mode of the specific display displayed by the specific display unit includes a special mode corresponding to a setting suggestion regarding the setting unit.

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