JP2020065589A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing interest in a performance regarding the game machine capable of changing a setting value.SOLUTION: When a variation pattern is a non-ready-to-win or a normal ready-to-win, a first setting suggestive performance for stop-displaying a combination of mini-slot patterns in which an establishment symbol becomes a "bell" in pattern display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 is executed. When a variation pattern is a super-ready-to-win, the first setting suggestive performance is executed, and then a combination of mini-slot patterns in which an establishment symbol becomes a "watermelon", a "cherry", or a "triple-seven" is stop-displayed in the mini-slot pattern display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1. Further, an expectation degree notice performance for stop-displaying any of "no display", "CHANCE", "very exciting", and "FEVER" is executed as a display result in a mini-slot pattern display area 5LCR1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As shown in Patent Document 1, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for a player, and a game machine that displays a character image according to the setting value before and after the setting is changed. Proposed.

JP, 2010-200902, A (Drawing 12).

  Regarding the gaming machine that can be set to any one of the plurality of setting values as described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improving the interest of the effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to improve the enjoyment of production related to a gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values.

The gaming machine of the means A1 (pachinko gaming machine 1) is
Setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (setting values 1 to 6 having different jackpot determination random number ranges) of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player (game A control microcomputer 100),
Production control means (CPU 120 for production control) for controlling production,
Display means (CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5),
The effect control means can execute the first setting suggestion effect regarding the setting suggestion in a specific display area of the display area of the display means (display the number of fluctuations 16TM040 in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 in the setting suggestion mode. And a second setting suggestion effect regarding setting suggestion can be executed in a predetermined display area of the display area of the display means.
The execution ratios of the first setting suggestive effect and the second setting suggestive effect are different from each other (as shown in FIG. 9-6 (G), the execution ratio of the first setting suggestive effect is 3% (setting value 1)). 8% (setting value 6), as shown in FIG. 9-7 (M), the execution ratio of the second setting suggestive effect is 10% (setting value 1) to 20% (setting value) 6))
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, since the execution ratios of the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are different, it is possible for the player to infer the setting in which the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are combined, which is interesting. Can be improved.

The game machine of means A2 is
A gaming machine of means A1,
The production control means (CPU 120 for production control) for controlling the production is provided,
When the variable display (variable display) by the variable display means (game control microcomputer 100, effect control CPU 120) is executed, the effect control means displays the special display at a different ratio according to a set value. It is determined whether or not to execute (whether or not to execute the first setting suggesting effect is determined for each variable display (step S16TM2000), and as shown in FIG. 9-6 (G), the first setting is performed according to the setting value. Execution rate of suggestive production is different)
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, the player can estimate the set value when the variable display is executed.

The game machine of means A3,
A gaming machine of means A1 or means A2,
The production control means (CPU 120 for production control) for controlling the production is provided,
When the variable display (variable display) by the variable display means (game control microcomputer 100, effect control CPU 120) is executed, the effect control means displays the special display at a different ratio according to a set value. It is determined whether or not to perform, and whether or not to display the specific display after making the determination (as shown in FIG. 9-5, it is determined in step S16TM2000 whether or not to execute the first setting suggestive effect). Later, in step S16TM2020, it is determined whether or not to execute the expectation notice production.)
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, since it is determined whether or not to display the specific display after determining whether or not to display the special display, it is possible to perform appropriate effect control in which the special display is prioritized.

The game machine of means A4,
Any of the gaming machines selected from means A1 to means A3,
The display means (CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5) displays the special display (combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is "bell") when a specific effect (battle effect in super reach) is executed. The feature is that it is hidden.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the specific effect.

The game machine of means A5 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means A1 to means A4,
The variable display means (production control CPU 120) can execute variable display of decoration identification information (variable display of decorative design),
The display means (production control CPU 120, image display device 5) is a variable display of information different from the decoration identification information (minislot pattern) in a specific area (minislot pattern display area 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, or 5LCR1). Variable display) can be executed, and the special display (combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is "bell") or the specific display (the winning combination is "watermelon", "cherry", or " Combination of mini-slot symbols to be "7 sets", or a character pattern of "CHANCE", "intense heat", or "FEVER"), or a predetermined display (combination of mini-slot symbols in which the winning combination is "off"), or , "No display") can be displayed.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect executed in the specific area of the display unit.

The game machine of means A6 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means A1 to means A5,
The variable display means (production control CPU 120) can execute variable display of decoration identification information (variable display of decorative design),
The display means (production control CPU 120) can execute variable display (variable display of minislot symbols) of information different from the decoration identification information in a specific area (minislot symbol display area 5L1, 5C1, 5R1). ,
When the variable display mode executed in the specific area becomes the special mode (freeze mode), the ratio controlled to the advantageous state (big hit game state) is higher than when the special mode (freeze mode) does not occur. High (as shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), the winning combination when the minislot symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the freeze mode is “cherry (freeze)” or “7 set (freeze)”, and “cherry” Since the above winning combination (“cherry” or “7 sets”) is confirmed, the expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is higher than when the mini-slot symbol is displayed in a normal mode.
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, the variable display mode becomes the special mode, so that the player can focus on the display means.

The game machine of means A7 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means A1 to means A6,
There are multiple types of specific display (“Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “7 sets” as the winning combination, and “No Display”, “CHANCE”, “Intense Heat”, and “FEVER” as the display results. ),
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs according to the type of the specific display (as shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), the expectation degree to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state is “watermelon” <“cherry” < (Higher in the order of "7 sets")
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the type of the specific display interested.

The game machine of means A8,
Any of the gaming machines selected from means A1 to means A7,
Storage means (RAM 122 of the production control board 12) for storing the display history of the special display (the cumulative number of times the combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is "bell" is stopped and displayed),
When the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the menu screen is displayed, the "mini reel information" icon is selected by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B), the information regarding the display history (the winning combination is A history display unit (image display device 5 displaying the mini-reel information 16TM200) capable of displaying a "bell" winning probability) is provided.
According to such a configuration, since the player estimates the set value, it is possible to easily grasp the information regarding the display history of the special display.

The game machine of means A9 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means A1 to means A8,
Variable display means (effect control CPU 120) capable of executing variable display of decoration identification information (decorative pattern) and variable display of reduced identification information (small pattern) whose visibility is lower than that of the decoration identification information.
Special variable display execution means (production control CPU 120) capable of executing variable display of special identification information (minislot pattern) different from decoration identification information and reduced identification information.
Advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
Display means,
The variable display means can perform variable display of the decoration identification information in a first area (decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the center of the screen) of the display area of the display means, and the reduced identification information can be displayed. The variable display can be executed in the second area (the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r in the upper right part of the screen) of the display areas of the display means,
The special variable display execution means can execute variable display of the special identification information in a third area (lower center of the screen) of the display areas of the display means,
The display related to the setting suggestion can be displayed in the first area and the third area of the display unit, while the display related to the setting suggestion is limited in the second area (small symbol display area 5l, 5c and 5r do not display images corresponding to setting suggestions such as minislot patterns)
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of setting suggestion, and it is possible to appropriately perform the variable display of the reduced identification information in the second area.

The game machine of means A10,
Any of the gaming machines selected from means A1 to means A9,
Setting means (game control microcomputer 100) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (setting values 1 to 6 having different jackpot determination random number ranges) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display (variable display) (game control microcomputer 100, effect control CPU 120),
Advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
Display means (CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5),
The display means is a special display (combination of mini-slot symbols whose winning combination is "bell") corresponding to the setting suggestion regarding the setting means, and a specific display corresponding to the suggestion of the control in the advantageous state (the winning combination is " Watermelon "," cherry ", or a combination of mini-slot symbols such as" 7 sets "," no display "," CHANCE "," extreme heat ", or" FEVER "symbol) can be displayed.
When the variable display period is the predetermined period, the special display can be displayed (the variation pattern (variation time) is non-reach out (10 seconds), normal reach out (30 seconds), or normal reach jackpot (30 seconds), It is possible to stop and display a combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is "bell"), and when the variable display period is longer than the predetermined period, the special display can be displayed after the special display is displayed. (If the variation pattern (variation time) is out of super-reach (120 seconds) or super-reach jackpot (120 seconds), the winning combination will be displayed after the combination of minislot symbols for which the winning combination is "bell" is stopped and displayed. The combination of mini-slot symbols such as "watermelon", "cherry", or "7 sets" is stopped and displayed, and "no display", " HANCE "," super heat ", or it is possible to stop displaying the symbol" FEVER ") be characterized.
With such a configuration, the special display can be displayed with priority over the specific display, so that the interest regarding setting suggestion can be improved.

The gaming machine of means B1 (pachinko gaming machine 1) is
Setting means (game control microcomputer 100) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (setting values 1 to 6 having different jackpot determination random number ranges) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display (variable display) (game control microcomputer 100, effect control CPU 120),
Advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 100) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player,
Display means (CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5),
The display means is a special display (combination of mini-slot symbols whose winning combination is "bell") corresponding to the setting suggestion regarding the setting means, and a specific display corresponding to the suggestion of the control in the advantageous state (the winning combination is " It is possible to display a combination of mini-slot symbols such as "watermelon", "cherry", or "7 sets", "no display", "CHANCE", "intense heat", or "FEVER" symbols) in a specific area. ,
Corresponding display means (production control CPU 120, image display device 5) capable of displaying a corresponding display (active display 16TM003) corresponding to variable display,
The specific display is displayed in the specific area (as shown in FIG. 9-9 (8), in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, a combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is "cherry" is displayed. After the stop display, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (10), the display mode of the correspondence is changed in response to the stop display of the character pattern of “heat” in the minislot pattern display area 5LCR1). Change effect to be made (as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (11) and (12), a second change effect in which a character icon indicating the same character as the minislot pattern character (“heat”) is added to the active display 16TM030) And a performance executing means (CPU 120 for performance control) capable of executing a game machine.
According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine capable of displaying the special display corresponding to the setting suggestion, the change effect can be executed in response to the display of the specific display in the specific area. Can be improved.

The game machine of means B2 is
A gaming machine of means B1,
There are multiple types of special modes (normal mode, blue mode, red mode) as the mode of the corresponding display (active display),
The effect machine (effect control CPU 120) is capable of executing a special effect (first change effect) that changes the special aspect of the correspondence display.
With such a configuration, the player can be expected to change the correspondence display of the special mode.

The game machine of means B3 is
A gaming machine of means B1 or means B2,
The effect execution means (CPU 120 for effect control) can execute an effect that acts on the corresponding display (active display) that is the target of the change effect, as the change effect (second change effect) (FIGS. 9-10). As shown in (11) and (12), an effect indicating that the minislot symbol (“heat”) stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 jumps out of the minislot 16TM30 and hits the active display 16TM003. After the image is displayed, a character icon indicating the same character as the character of the mini-slot design ("Extreme heat") stopped and displayed in the mini-slot design display area 5LCR1 is added to the active display 16TM030)
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the change effect.

The game machine of means B4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means B1 to B3,
There are a plurality of types of the specific display (there are "off", "watermelon", "cherry", and "7 sets" as a winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display, and the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is ""There is no display", "CHANCE", "intense heat", "FEVER"),
Depending on the type of the specific display, the aspect of the corresponding display that is the target of the change effect is determined at different rates (as shown in FIGS. 9-7 (K) and (L), The winning combination of the mini-slot variable display of 1 is determined to be “out”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, or “7 sets”, and depending on which winning combination is determined, the second minislot is displayed. The selection ratio of the display result of the variable display is “no display”, “CHANCE”, “intense heat”, and “FEVER” is different from the display result of the second mini-slot variable display. Since it matches the mode of the character icon added to the active display 16TM003, the active display 16T is displayed in accordance with which the winning combination of the first minislot variable display in the expectation notice production is determined. The proportion of one embodiment of the character icons to be added to 003 become one different)
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, the type of the specific display and the mode of the corresponding display can be associated with each other, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

The game machine of means B5 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means B1 to means B4,
The production control means (CPU 120 for production control) for controlling the production is provided,
When the variable display (variable display) by the variable display means (game control microcomputer 100, effect control CPU 120) is executed, the effect control means displays the special display at a different ratio according to a set value. It is determined whether or not to perform, and whether or not to display the specific display after making the determination (as shown in FIG. 9-5, it is determined in step S16TM2000 whether or not to execute the first setting suggestive effect). Later, in step S16TM2020, it is determined whether or not to execute the expectation notice production.)
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, since it is determined whether or not to display the specific display after determining whether or not to display the special display, it is possible to perform appropriate effect control in which the special display is prioritized.

The game machine of means B6 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means B1 to means B5,
The variable display means (production control CPU 120) can execute variable display of decoration identification information (variable display of decorative design),
The display means (production control CPU 120, image display device 5) is a variable display of information different from the decoration identification information (minislot pattern) in a specific area (minislot pattern display area 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, or 5LCR1). Variable display) can be executed, and the special display (combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is "bell") or the specific display (the winning combination is "watermelon", "cherry", or " Combination of mini-slot symbols to be "7 sets", or a character pattern of "CHANCE", "intense heat", or "FEVER"), or a predetermined display (combination of mini-slot symbols in which the winning combination is "off"), or , "No display") can be displayed.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect executed in the specific area of the display unit.

The game machine of means B7 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means B1 to means B6,
The variable display means (production control CPU 120) can execute variable display of decoration identification information (variable display of decorative design),
The display means (production control CPU 120) can execute variable display (variable display of minislot symbols) of information different from the decoration identification information in a specific area (minislot symbol display area 5L1, 5C1, 5R1). ,
When the variable display mode executed in the specific area becomes the special mode (freeze mode), the ratio controlled to the advantageous state (big hit game state) is higher than when the special mode (freeze mode) does not occur. High (as shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), the winning combination when the minislot symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the freeze mode is “cherry (freeze)” or “7 set (freeze)”, and “cherry” Since the above winning combination (“cherry” or “7 sets”) is confirmed, the expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is higher than when the mini-slot symbol is displayed in a normal mode.
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, the variable display mode becomes the special mode, so that the player can focus on the display means.

The game machine of means B8 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means B1 to means B7,
There are multiple types of specific display (“Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “7 sets” as the winning combination, and “No Display”, “CHANCE”, “Intense Heat”, and “FEVER” as the display results. ),
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs according to the type of the specific display (as shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), the expectation degree to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state is “watermelon” <“cherry” < (Higher in the order of "7 sets")
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, it is possible to make the type of the specific display interested.

The game machine of means B9 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means B1 to means B8,
Storage means (RAM 122 of the production control board 12) for storing the display history of the special display (the cumulative number of times the combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is "bell" is stopped and displayed),
When the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the menu screen is displayed, the "mini reel information" icon is selected by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B), the information regarding the display history (the winning combination is A history display unit (image display device 5 displaying the mini-reel information 16TM200) capable of displaying a "bell" winning probability) is provided.
According to such a configuration, since the player estimates the set value, it is possible to easily grasp the information regarding the display history of the special display.

The game machine of means B10 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means B1 to means B9,
The display means (production control CPU 120) can display a special display (variation number display 16TM040) indicating a set value in a special area (lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5),
The ratio at which the special display is displayed and the ratio at which the special display is displayed are different (the first setting suggestive effect is performed by performing an execution lottery for each variable display, and the second setting suggestive effect is performed 25 times. (A lottery is carried out for each change display)
The proportion of the set value suggested by the special display corresponding to the set value of the gaming machine and the proportion of the set value suggested by the special display corresponding to the set value of the gaming machine are different (FIG. 9-6). As shown in (G), the execution ratio of the first setting suggestive effect is 3% (setting value 1) to 8% (setting value 6), while as shown in FIG. 9-7 (M). In addition, since the execution ratio of the second setting suggestive effect is 10% (setting value 1) to 20% (setting value 6), the actual effect execution ratio of the first setting suggesting effect and the second setting suggesting effect The ratio of the set value estimated based on the match with the set value of the game machine is different)
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, the ratio of the suggested setting value to the setting value of the gaming machine differs depending on whether it is the special display or the special display. You can draw attention to what is suggested.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a first special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a payout control board. It is a rear view showing a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (1)-(3) is explanatory drawing which shows the production mode of setting suggestion production, (4) is explanatory drawing which shows the table for determining the production mode of setting suggestion production. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on processing. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on processing. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on processing. It is a timing diagram which shows the output period of a security signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a notification when the setting change flag is set at the time of power activation. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of power-on processing. (1) is an explanatory diagram showing a control when a power failure occurs before the set value is determined, and (2) is a control when a power failure occurs after the set value is determined. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of each display information displayed on an image display apparatus. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the change production decision processing which is executed at the time of winning a start. (A) is an explanatory view showing a table for determining a final display mode of active display, and (B) is an explanatory view showing a table for determining a change pattern of active display. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining a change pattern of a hold display. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the production decision processing which is executed when fluctuation starts. (G) is an explanatory diagram showing a table for determining whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion, and (H1) and (H2) are used when executing the first setting suggestion, and the degree of expectation. It is an explanatory view showing a table for deciding whether or not to execute the notice effect, and (I1) and (I2) determine whether or not to execute the expectation notice effect, which is used when the first setting suggestion effect is not executed. Is an explanatory view showing a table for, and (J) is an explanatory view showing a table for determining an effect mode of the second change effect. (K) is an explanatory view showing a winning combination predicting performance winning combination table used when executing the first setting suggestive effect, and (L) is a case where the first setting suggesting effect is not executed. It is an explanatory view showing a combination winning combination determination table of expectation notice production used for, and (M) is an explanatory view showing a table for deciding execution of the 2nd setting suggestion production. It is a time chart showing the execution timing of various effects. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect regarding various productions. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production aspect regarding various productions. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of mini reel information.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (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 a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The change 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 variation of the special symbol and the normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variation.

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

  Further, below the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a right-handed indicator 26 is provided for urging a right-handed operation of performing a firing operation aiming at the right side of the game area. There is. The right-handed indicator 26 is composed of, for example, an LED, and is turned on by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) mounted on the main board 11 (see FIG. 2).

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

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

  Further, for example, on the screen of the image display device 5, there is provided a display area for displaying a suspension display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended. In this example, a first hold display area 5A for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure and a second hold display for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display of the second special figure. Area 5B is provided. A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  Further, on the right side of the image display device 5, a right-handing notification LED 37 for urging a right-handing operation is provided. The right-handing notification LED 37 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 (see FIG. 2).

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

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

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A having a first starting winning opening is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening is guided to the back surface of the game board 2 and detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. When a game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (one) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information.

  Further, a row of nails 19 is provided on the right side of the first starting winning opening so that the game balls flowing down from the right side of the game area do not enter the area where the first starting winning opening is provided. Has been done. In this way, by providing the row 19 of nails for preventing the game ball flowing down from the right side of the game area from entering, a shooting operation is performed aiming at the left side of the game area (so-called left hitting). The game ball can be won in the first start winning port only when the operation is performed.

  In this example, the row of nails 19 is provided, so that the game ball can be won in the first start winning port only when left-handed operation is performed. I can't stop. For example, the game ball may be configured to be able to win the first starting winning opening only when the player is left-handed because the first starting winning opening is provided on the left side of the game area. The mouth may be provided on the left side of the game area, and the row of nails 19 may also be provided to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening only when a left hit operation is performed.

  A pass gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21.

  Below the passage gate 41, a special variable winning ball device 7 forming a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state and moves the plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-back direction to move the bottom surface. The game ball is changed to an open state (also referred to as an open state) in which the game ball can be won in the special winning opening located below the member, and a closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot be won. Special variable winning ball device 7, in the jackpot gaming state that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the bottom member is moved forward. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it has been moved forward toward the rear, and opening control is executed to open the special winning opening, which is the winning area.

  Below the special variable winning ball device 7, a special variable winning ball device 17 forming a special winning port for a small hit and a variable winning ball device 6B having a second starting winning port are provided. As shown in, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side, and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged adjacent to the right side on the right side. These special variable winning ball device 17 and variable winning ball device 6B extend in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and a plate-shaped bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down in the front-back direction. By moving the ball back and forth, an open state (also called an open state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (also called a closed state) in which a game ball cannot be won at a special winning opening and a second starting winning opening located below the bottom member. Say). The special variable winning ball device 17 is a small hit game state that occurs when a predetermined display result (small hit pattern) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The bottom member is moved backward from the closed state in which it is moved forward toward the front, and the opening control is performed to open the special winning opening which is the winning area. Further, the variable winning ball device 6B, when the normal symbol display device 20 hits and displays the symbol, the bottom member is moved backward from the closed state where the bottom member is moved forward toward the front, The opening control for opening the second start winning opening, which is the winning area, is executed.

  In this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed to have the same structure. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed in such a manner that the bottom surface member is slightly inclined from the upper left to the lower right, so that the game ball dropped on the special variable winning ball device 7 is If the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the closed state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is moved from the upper left to the lower right, and drops onto the variable winning ball device 6B below it.

  Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 17 is slightly larger than the variable winning ball device 6B. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed such that the bottom surface members are slightly inclined from the upper right to the lower left, so that the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are variable. If the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B is closed, the game ball on the winning ball device 6B moves from the upper right to the lower left on the special variable winning ball device 17 or the variable winning ball device 6B. Go. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 17 and the variable winning ball device 6B are arranged adjacent to each other, the special variable winning ball device 7 does not win the special variable winning ball device 6B. If the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B is moved backward and the second starting winning opening is in the open state, the gaming ball dropped to the second starting winning opening and the special variable winning ball. The game ball does not flow toward the device 17. On the other hand, if the second start winning hole is not open, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the variable winning ball device 6B and is guided to the special variable winning ball device 17. At this time, if the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 is moved backward and the special winning opening is open, the gaming ball wins the special winning opening. Furthermore, if the special winning opening is not in the open state, the game ball moves on the bottom member of the special variable winning ball device 17 and drops to the out opening as it is.

  Further, in this example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are formed with a plurality of restricting pieces for reducing the flow-down speed of the game ball flowing down on the bottom member. There is. In the present example, the special variable winning ball device 7, the special variable winning ball device 17, and the variable winning ball device 6B are provided with restriction pieces, so that the game flows downward from the upper left to the lower right or from the upper right to the lower left. The flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the ball meanders with the movement of the front-back direction component, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case without the restriction piece.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 17 is arranged on the left side and the variable winning ball device 6B is arranged on the right side. The bottom member of the ball device 6B is formed so as to gently incline from the upper right to the lower left, and when the bottom member is not retracted and is in the closed state, the variable winning ball device 6B is moved toward the special variable winning ball device. Since the game balls flow toward 17, the variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the upstream side and the special variable winning ball device 17 is provided on the downstream side in this sense. Can be said.

  Inside the special winning opening, a switch (first count switch 23) capable of detecting a game ball that has won the special winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information. Therefore, if the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, the player is in an advantageous state. On the other hand, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 7 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, it is not possible to pass the game ball to the special winning opening (enter) to obtain the prize ball. You will be at a disadvantage.

  Inside the special winning opening, a switch (second count switch 24) capable of detecting a game ball winning in the special winning opening is provided. When a game ball is detected by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 17, the number of the winning balls is smaller than that when the gaming ball wins the big winning opening, For example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) other prize holes such as the first start prize hole 1 and the second start prize hole. Therefore, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 17 is controlled to be opened and the special winning opening is opened, it becomes a state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning a prize ball device 17 is controlled to be closed and the special winning opening is closed, it is not possible to pass (enter) the game ball through the special winning opening to obtain the prize ball. You will be at a disadvantage.

  Further, in the second starting winning opening, a second starting opening switch 22B capable of detecting a game ball winning in the second starting winning opening is provided. When the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (1) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection information.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  In this pachinko game machine 1, the passage gate 41, the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning hole), the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning hole), and the special variable winning ball device 17 (special winning hole). Is provided on the right side of the game area, so when the player is in the big hit game or in the KT state (so-called small hit time), the player aims at the right side of the game area to perform a firing operation (so-called right hitting operation). )I do.

  At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when entering one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

  Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of regular figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

  Incidentally, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, since the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the passage gate 41 normally plays a role as a starting area. However, even when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit game state is entered based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 41, so the pass gate 41 also plays a role as an operation area. Therefore, the passage gate 41 is configured as a dual-purpose gate that serves both as a normal starting region and an operating region.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

  Speakers 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 game effect frame LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the game area. .

  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, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the operation (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a shooting operation (so-called left hitting operation) aiming at the left side of the gaming area. When the player makes a left-hand hitting operation by rotating the hit ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player, and the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol display The first special figure game by the device 4A is started.

  In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) while the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state which will be described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the first special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", actual symbol varies depending on the jackpot type described later) as a fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "big hit". . Also, if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing" is indicated. Even in the first special figure game, the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed at an extremely low rate, and the small hit symbol may be "small hit".

  After the display result in the first special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

  In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will be continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, one cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  The type of big hit is set in "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, probability variation state (high probability state), KT state, high base state, etc.) are prepared. The jackpot type is set according to these. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

  After the big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a certain variation state, a KT state, or a high base state according to the big hit type.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), the probability variation control is performed so that the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

  In the KT state, the KT control that is more likely to make a small hit than in the normal state is executed. With this pachinko gaming machine 1, since a certain amount of prize balls can be obtained even in the small hitting game state, the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than in the big hitting game state, but this is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the high base state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special map variation time (the period during which the special map is changed) is performed compared to the normal state (time saving state), is called "Public hit" in the normal figure game. By increasing the probability of becoming higher than that in the normal state, the control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The high base state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is an advantageous state for the player.

  The probability change state, the KT state, and the high base state are continued until one of the ending conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. To do. The condition that the end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cut (variable times cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a probability variation state, a KT state, a high base state, etc., and the display result in the special figure game is "big hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability that is controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (when the predetermined return processing is not executed after the power is turned on, such as when the system is reset). Is ready

  When the big hit game is finished and the gaming state is controlled to the probable variation state, the KT state, or the high base state, it is advantageous for the player to perform a shooting operation (right hitting operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. When the player makes a right-hand hitting operation by rotating the hitting ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player and the gaming ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the general education game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the second special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) Is displayed as a stop special symbol, it becomes a "big hit", If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit" symbol. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing" will occur.

  After the display result in the second special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, provided that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. After the display result in the second special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 17 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

  After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed).

  The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and / or excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the frame LED 9 is displayed. It may be performed by turning on / off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

  In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination described later, the decorative pattern which is not still stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect in which

  In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also called a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation degree) in which the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) is “big hit” according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the design is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probability variation big hit" which is controlled to the probability variation 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 end of the big hit game state, the probability change state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation design, and the even decoration pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation design (normal design). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probabilistic variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation big hit” 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 design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of a mode similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before the execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the look-ahead 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.

  Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display is simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

  Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit medium effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting medium production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, in some big hit type (the big hit type of the big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type which makes the following game state high accuracy state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-accuracy state by executing a common effect after the small hit game state and after the large hit game state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, an LED control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. 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 surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of ordinary figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

  The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) 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 saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

  The I / O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the universal figure hold display device 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

  The switch circuit 110 includes various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch (first counting switch 23 and second counting switch 24). )) Is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 by taking in a detection signal (a detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on). By the transmission of the detection signal, the passage or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 82, and the solenoid 83) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric auditors or the special winning opening door. It is transmitted to the solenoid 82 and the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board 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, Various functions such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery are included).

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the effect execution based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and is a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). 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 the effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further outputs a sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image, and turns on / off the frame LED 9 and the right-handing notification LED 37. Therefore, the sound control signal (a signal that specifies a sound to be output) is voice-controlled. The LED signal is supplied to the board 13 or an LED signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing state of the LED) is supplied to the LED control board 14. The display control unit 123 also supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

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

  The LED control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the frame LED 9 and the right-handing notification LED 37, drives the frame LED 9 and the right-handing notification LED 37 based on the LED signal, and specifies the LED signal. The frame LED 9 and the right-hand strike notification LED 37 are turned on / off. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and turning on / off of the LED.

  The CPU 120 for effect control executes audio output, control of turning on / off the LED (supply of sound designation signal or LED signal, etc.), control of the movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, LED signal). And an output port of.

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

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

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

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

  Then, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned 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), the 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 the work area.

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

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

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed by using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be 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 when the power supply was stopped, and therefore the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). Along with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating a display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. For these commands, the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it 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, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a computer for hall management installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, starting information (starting) Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) is output (step S23).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process process (step S25A). The CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the first special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. (See below for details). Further, the CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process process (step S25B). The CPU 103 executes the second special symbol process processing for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the second special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. It In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to simultaneously perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel.

  Following the first special symbol process process and the second special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). CPU103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold display device 25C is turned on to display the number of held ordinary figure patterns.

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

  Although not shown in FIG. 4, in the game control timer interrupt process, a test terminal for outputting a test signal for making it possible to confirm the control state of the game machine outside the game machine. Processing is also executed. In the test terminal process, the CPU 103 performs control to output a test signal (right-handed test signal) that can specify that the right-handed operation is being performed. Specifically, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 performs control to output a right-handed test signal during the big hit game, the small hit game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, and the KT state. On the other hand, in the test terminal processing, the CPU 103 does not perform the control of outputting the right hitting test signal during the small hitting game based on the variable display of the first special symbol.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25A shown in FIG. 4 as the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a first start winning determination process (step S101A).

  In the first start winning a prize determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning to the first starting prize hole, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the first hold storage number is executed. When a start winning to the first starting winning opening occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information in a first holding storage buffer provided in the RAM 102. To be done. 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 first hold storage number, the transmission for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the first hold storage number, and the look-ahead determination on the effect control board 12. Settings are made. The effect control command at the time of winning a prize set to be transmitted in this manner is, for example, effect control from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the first special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the substrate 12.

  After executing the first start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110A to S121A in accordance with the value of the first special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the first special symbol process process (steps S110A to S121A), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The first special symbol normal process of step S110A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In the first special symbol normal process, it is determined whether to start the first special symbol game, based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Further, in the first special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" In this case, the jackpot type is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the first special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. . Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1", the first special symbol normal processing ends.

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

  The first variation pattern setting process of step S111A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "1". In the first variation pattern setting process, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation pattern is determined using a random number value for determining the variation pattern. It includes a process of determining which one. In the first fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the first fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

  The fluctuation pattern is the execution time of the special drawing game (special drawing change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not reach etc.), and the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The first special symbol variation process of step S112A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "2". In this first special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the elapsed time after the first special symbol starts fluctuating is measured. It includes processing to do. 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 variation of the first special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the first special symbol variation process ends. To do.

  In this example, since the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, for example, the first special symbol variation process (step S112A), the first When the special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, there may be small hits in the variable display of the second special symbols, which may be controlled in a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the second special figure process flag is the second small hit). Pre-opening process-determines whether or not the value is equivalent to the second small hit end processing), if the small hit game is during, the value of the first special figure process flag corresponds to the first special symbol variation processing Do not change from the value, and if it is not in the small hit game, it is possible to update the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the next first special symbol stop process. By performing such control, the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variable display of the second special symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. Control to do so. Not limited to such control, for example, during the small hitting game based on the variation display of the second special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol is interrupted (of the timer The update may be interrupted).

  Further, for example, the small hit ending period as the small hit end processing period may be configured to be different depending on the gaming state. For example, in a normal state, if configured to suspend the variable display of the first special symbol, the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol becomes longer, and the execution period and the suspension period of the variable display of the first special symbol When the difference becomes large, it is necessary to absorb the interruption period due to the stop of the swinging of the decorative pattern and the like, which results in a feeling of strangeness to the player. Therefore, in the normal state, it is desirable to make the small hit ending period shorter than that in the KT state (first KT state, second KT state). In this case, for example, the small hitting ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the normal state, while the small hitting ending period may be 3 seconds in the KT state.

  Further, in the case of configuring as described above, for example, in the first KT state, since the game ball is practically difficult to win in the small hit control and no special production is performed, the small hit ending period is shorter than in the second KT state. May be configured to do so. On the other hand, in the second KT state, the game ball is easy to win in the small hit control and an effect for emphasizing the small hit control is executed. Therefore, the small hit ending period may be made longer than that in the first KT state. . In this case, for example, the small hit ending period may be 0.5 seconds in the first KT state, while the small hit ending period may be 3 seconds in the second KT state.

  Further, as for the small hit fanfare period as the small hit opening pretreatment period, the length of the period may be changed depending on the gaming state, as in the above small hit ending period.

  The first special symbol stop process of step S113A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is "3". In this first special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A to stop the fluctuation of the first special symbol, to stop display (derive) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the first special symbol It includes the process of setting. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the first 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 first special figure process flag is updated to "9". When the display result is "miss", the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", the game state is updated when the probability variation state, the KT state, or the high base state is controlled, and when the end of the number of cuts is satisfied. . When the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated, the first special symbol stop process ends.

  The first gate passage waiting process of step S114A is executed when the value of the fourth special process flag is "4". In the first gate passage waiting process, control for waiting passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is performed. When the passage of the game ball to the passage gate 41 is detected, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "5".

  The first jackpot opening preprocessing of step S115A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "5". In the first big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the display result is "big hit", etc., the processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting for opening the big winning opening, etc. It is included. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of executions of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "6", and the first jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

  The first big hit opening process of step S116A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "6". This first big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time after the special winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, and the like. , And a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the first special process flag is updated to "7". Then, the process during the first big hit opening is completed.

  The first jackpot opening post-processing of step S117A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "7". This first jackpot opening post-processing is processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit number of executions, and when the upper limit number of executions has been reached, the big hit It includes processing for making settings for ending the gaming state. Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "6", while when the number of executions of the round has reached the upper limit number of executions, the first special figure process flag is updated. The value of the figure process flag is updated to "8". When the value of the first special figure process flag is updated, the first jackpot release post-process is ended.

  The first jackpot ending process of step S118A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "8". This first big hit ending process corresponds to the process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or the end of the big hit game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting the probability variation control, the KT control, and the high base control. When such a setting is made, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the first big hit ending process ends.

  The first small hit opening pre-processing of step S119A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "9". The first small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the special winning opening to be open in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". . At this time, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the first small hit opening pretreatment is ended.

  The first small hitting open process of step S120A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "10". The process for measuring the elapsed time after the special winning opening is opened, and the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state, based on the measured elapsed time, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state to reach the end timing of the small hitting game state, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “11”, and the first small hitting opening process is ended.

  The first small hitting end process of step S121A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is "11". The first small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the first small hitting end processing is ended.

  The process executed in the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is the same as the process executed in the first special symbol process process (step S25A). That is, in the first special symbol process process described in FIG. 5, if "first" is read as "second", the second special symbol process process will be described. Further, each random number value extracted in the first start winning determination process of the second special symbol process process (step S25B) is stored in the second hold storage buffer provided in the RAM 102 as hold information.

  In this example, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed in parallel, so, for example, the second special symbol variation process is performed and the variation of the second special symbol is changed. While being displayed, it may be a small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol and may be controlled to a small hit game. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) determines whether or not the small hit game is in progress (specifically, the value of the first special figure process flag is the first small hit). Pre-opening process-determines whether the value is equivalent to the first small hit end processing), if the small hit game is during, the value of the second special figure process flag corresponds to the second special symbol variation processing Do not change from the value, and if it is not a small hit game, it is possible to update the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the next second special symbol stop processing. By performing such control, the variable display of the second special symbol is interrupted during the small hit game based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and the variable display of the second special symbol is restarted after the end of the small hit game. Control to do so. In addition to such control, for example, during a small hit game based on the variation display of the first special symbol, the process of measuring the elapsed time from the start of variation of the second special symbol is interrupted (of the timer The update may be interrupted).

  Incidentally, with regard to the small hit control based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the length of the small hit fanfare period or the small hit ending period may be changed depending on the game state.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation 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 to execute effect control main processing 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) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter / timer circuit) are performed. Further, the 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 are executed.

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. 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 disabled, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I / O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the 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. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

  After the command analysis process is executed in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an operation of outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a decorative light emitting body such as the frame LED 9 and a decorative LED, and driving of the movable body 32. Controls for operating various effect devices such as actions are performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any 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 of 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 or not to start variable display of a decorative design in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative display variable display (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various types The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  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 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voices or sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and sending commands (lighting signals) to the LED control board 14. Various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the frame LED 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative design is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

  The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main board 11. Then, when the production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

  The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In this small hitting production effect 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 setting contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small hitting game state from the main board 11. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

  The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

  The big hit mid-hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid-game production process, the CPU 120 for production control sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the contents of the production in the big hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
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.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description was a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the game medium and gives points based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

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

  The programs and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in the. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed by using the hardware resources of the other device on the 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.

  It should be noted that in the present specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

[Explanation on Characteristic Part 21TM]
Next, the characteristic part 21TM will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, a production control board 12, and a terminal board (information output board) 21TM016 as shown in FIG. 8-1. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 2 described above, the main board 11 includes a first starting opening switch 22A and a second starting opening switch 22B, and a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Various parts are connected, and various effect devices such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the frame LED 9 are connected to the effect control board 12, but these are omitted in FIG. 8-1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side. As shown in FIG. 8-3, the main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in the board case 21TM201, and the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is advanced. Various circuits for controlling are installed. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 or the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of the command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by turning on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3, the main board 11 is provided with a display monitor 21TM029 which can be visually recognized from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 21TM029 displays various winning information regarding winning. It also has a display function. A display changeover switch 21TM030 is provided on the left side of the display monitor 21TM029, and the information displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 can be changed over by operating the display changeover switch 21TM030.

  The main board 11 incorporates various signals such as a power-off signal, a clear signal, and a reset signal in addition to the detection signals from the game control microcomputer 100 and various switches for detecting a game ball, for example. An information output circuit 112 for outputting various signals such as a security signal from the switch circuit 110 transmitting to 100 and the terminal board 21TM016 is mounted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3, the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. 8-1 is enclosed in a substrate case 21TM201 made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and a display monitor 21TM029 is provided at the center of the main substrate 11. (For example, 7 segments) are arranged, and a display changeover switch 21TM030 is arranged on the right side of the display monitor 21TM029. The display monitor 21TM029 and the display changeover switch 21TM030 are arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 is viewed. A lock switch 21TM051 (see FIG. 8-1) for switching to a setting change mode or a setting confirmation mode described later is provided in the lower center of the back surface of the main board 11. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in the state where the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the game board 2 in the state where the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. It is the front when viewed, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

  In addition, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), each winning opening (big winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general winning opening, hereinafter, "entry area" (Also referred to as) the total number of game balls entering the game ball, and various prize information such as continuous ratio and winning combination ratio is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029, and these prize information are displayed. This allows you to check various winning information such as consecutive ratios and winning ratios after installation at the game hall. That is, on the maker side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is usual to design the gaming board surface so that the gaming balls enter the general winning opening (pass the test) at a predetermined frequency. Also, when conducting the test, it is confirmed whether or not the game ball has entered the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Furthermore, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment has been made, and as a result of the adjustment, whether the game ball has entered the general winning opening at the frequency as designed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to recognize what kind of adjustment has been made after the installation in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the power supply board is enclosed in a board case made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and set values such as a winning probability (ball-out rate) of a big hit, which will be described later, are changed on the lower right side of the back surface of the power supply board. A clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 that functions as a setting switch for power supply and a power switch 21TM055 are provided. A clerk at the game hall operates the power switch 21TM055 in a state where the power supply voltage is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, so that the main board 11, the effect control board 12, the payout control board 21TM037 and the like are predetermined. Operating voltage is supplied. Further, if the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is operated at the timing when the power switch 21TM055 is operated, a clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100, and initialization processing (RAM clear) described later is performed. To be executed. The power switch 21TM055 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 are arranged close to each other on the same power board to facilitate the power-on operation and the initialization operation.

  The lock switch 21TM051 and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 are provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and cannot be operated unless the gaming machine frame 3 that can be opened by a predetermined key operation is opened. Therefore, only a store clerk who possesses a predetermined key can operate it. Further, since the lock switch 21TM051 requires key operation, only a clerk of the game shop who has a key for operating the lock switch 21TM051 can operate it. Further, the lock switch 21TM051 is a switch capable of performing an ON / OFF switching operation by a predetermined key, but can perform the switching operation and also perform an operation different from the switching operation (for example, a pushing operation). It may be a switch that is possible.

  The lock switch 21TM051 can maintain the ON state or the OFF state. That is, the lock switch 21TM051 can maintain the ON state or the OFF state even if the force is not applied by the clerk at the game hall. Further, the lock switch 21TM051 has a configuration in which the key can be inserted and removed only in the OFF state. According to such a configuration, the clerk at the amusement hall must turn off the lock switch 21TM051 in order to collect the key, so the clerk at the amusement hall leaves the lock switch 21TM051 in the ON state. It is possible to prevent it.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-3, in the lower portion of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for discharging the gaming ball winning each winning opening or the gaming ball entering the out opening to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A nozzle (exhaust port) is provided, and an outlet switch 21TM070 for detecting a game ball discharged from the pachinko gaming machine 1 (detecting a game ball that has been launched) is provided in the nozzle. ing. The outlet switch 21TM070 is connected to the switch circuit 110.

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

  FIG. 8-2 is a block diagram showing components related to payout, such as the payout control board 21TM037 and the ball payout device 21TM097. As shown in FIG. 8-2, the payout control board 21TM037 is provided with a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 including a payout control CPU 21TM371. In this embodiment, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is a one-chip microcomputer and has at least a RAM built therein. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370, a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown) storing a payout control program, an I / O port, and the like constitute a payout control board 21TM037. That is, the payout control board 21TM037 is realized by a payout control CPU 21TM371, a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 having a RAM and a ROM, and an I / O port. Further, the I / O port may be incorporated in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370.

  The detection signals from the out-of-ball switch 21TM187, the full tank switch 21TM048, and the payout number count switch 21TM301 are input to the I / O port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. In this embodiment, the detection signal from the payout number count switch 21TM301 is input to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 and then output to the main board 11 via the I / O port 21TM372a and the output circuit 21TM373B. .

  Further, on the payout control board 21TM037, as shown in FIG. 8-2, a gaming machine frame opening sensor that detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2, and the front surface of the gaming board 2 can be opened and closed. A game machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 including a door frame opening sensor that detects opening of the glass door frame 3a that is covered with is connected, and various abnormalities are detected based on detection signals output from these sensors. It also has a function to determine the occurrence of (error). The detection signal when the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 is detected and the detection signal when the opening of the glass door frame 3a is detected are input to different terminals, whereby the payout control microcomputer The 21TM370 is capable of distinguishing between the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a.

  The detection signal from the payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is input to the I / O port 21TM372e of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. The payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is a sensor including a light emitting element (LED) and a light receiving element for detecting the rotational position of the payout motor 21TM289, and is used for detecting that the game ball is clogged, that is, so-called ball biting. . In the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037, the detection signal from the out-of-ball switch 21TM187 indicates the out-of-ball state, or the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates the full state. Then, the ball payout process is stopped.

  Furthermore, when the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates a full state, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is at a low level with respect to the launch board 21TM090 in order to stop the ball launch from the hitting ball launching device. Output full signal. The firing motor signal to the firing motor 21TM094 output from the AND circuit 21TM091 of the firing board 21TM090 is transmitted from the firing board 21TM090 to the firing motor 21TM094. The full signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is input to one of the input sides of the AND circuit 21TM091 mounted on the emission board 21TM090, and the drive signal from the drive signal generation circuit 21TM092 (for driving the emission motor 21TM094) Which is a signal that serves to supply power from the power supply board) is input to the other input side of the AND circuit 21TM091. Then, the firing motor signal of the AND circuit 21TM091 is input to the firing motor 21TM094. That is, while the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is outputting the full signal, the output of the firing motor signal to the firing motor 21TM094 is stopped.

   The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 has a built-in serial communication circuit 21TM380 for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals to / from the game control microcomputer 100 by serial communication. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are connected between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 via serial communication circuits 21TM505 and 21TM380. For confirmation, signals (prize ball request signal, received ACK signal) are exchanged (transmitted / received) at regular intervals (for example, 1 second). That is, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a signal for confirming the connection (the prize ball request signal in this embodiment) at regular intervals via the serial communication circuit 21TM505, and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the award ball request signal from the game control microcomputer 100 is received, transmits a signal (reception ACK signal) to that effect to the game control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, by placing specific data on the prize ball request signal and the reception ACK signal, the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are transmitted at the timing of transmitting and receiving the prize ball request signal and the reception ACK signal. It is configured to exchange specific data with. For example, when a winning occurs, the game control microcomputer 100 sets data indicating the number of award balls to be paid out by changing a predetermined bit of the award ball request signal, and the prize having the setting is made. The ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. Then, when the prize ball payout operation ends, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 sets data indicating the end of the prize ball by changing a predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and sets the received ACK signal to the game. It is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100. In addition, when a predetermined error (error such as lending a ball, full tank, running out of ball, etc.) occurs, data indicating the content of the error is set by changing a predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the setting is set. The received ACK signal thus made is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

   The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 receives, through the output port 21TM372b, a prize ball information signal indicating the number of prize balls paid out and a ball lending number signal indicating the number of lent balls on a terminal board (frame external terminal board and board external terminal board). Output (including and) to 21TM160. Although a driver circuit is provided outside the output port 21TM372b, it is omitted in FIG. 8-2.

  Further, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 outputs an error signal to the error display LED 21TM374 by the 7-segment LED via the output port 21TM372c. Further, a signal for instructing turning on / off is output to the award ball LED 21TM053 and the out-of-sphere LED 21TM054 via the output port 21TM372b. A detection signal from the error release switch 21TM375 for releasing the error state is input to the input port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037. The error release switch 21TM375 is used to release the error state by software reset.

  Further, the drive signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 to the payout motor 21TM289 is transmitted to the payout motor 21TM289 in the payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 21TM097 via the output port 21TM372a and the relay board 21TM072. Although a driver circuit (motor drive circuit) is installed outside the output port 21TM372a, it is omitted in FIG. 8-3.

  A card unit control microcomputer is mounted on the card unit 21TM050 installed adjacent to the gaming machine. Further, the card unit 21TM050 is provided with a usable display lamp, a connecting stand direction indicator, a card insertion display lamp and a card insertion slot. A frequency display LED 21TM060, a ball lending possible LED 21TM061, a ball lending switch 21TM062, and a return switch 21TM063 are connected to the interface board (relay board) 21TM066.

  From the interface board 21TM066 to the card unit 21TM050, a ball lending switch signal indicating that the ball lending switch 21TM062 has been operated and a return switch signal indicating that the return switch 21TM063 has been operated are given according to the operation of the player. . Further, the card unit 21TM050 supplies a card balance display signal indicating the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lendability display signal to the interface board 21TM066. Between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037, a connection signal (VL signal), a unit operation signal (BRDY signal), a ball lending request signal (BRQ signal), a ball lending completion signal (EXS signal) and a pachinko machine operation signal ( The PRDY signal) is transmitted / received via the input port 21TM372f and the output port 21TM372d. An interface board 21TM066 is interposed between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037. Therefore, a signal such as a connection signal (VL signal) is transmitted and received between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037 via the interface board 21TM066, as shown in FIG. 8-2.

  When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 outputs a PRDY signal to the card unit 21TM050. Further, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a VL signal when the power is turned on. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 determines the connected state / unconnected state of the card unit 21TM050 based on the input state of the VL signal. When the card is accepted in the card unit 21TM050 and the ball lending switch is operated to input the ball lending switch signal, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRDY signal to the payout control board 21TM037. When a predetermined delay time has elapsed from this point in time, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRQ signal to the payout control board 21TM037.

  Then, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 raises the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050, and when detecting the fall of the BRQ signal from the card unit 21TM050, drives the payout motor 21TM289 to give the player a predetermined number of lent balls. Pay out. Then, when the payout is completed, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 lowers the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050. After that, on condition that the BRDY signal from the card unit 21TM050 is not in the ON state, when the payout command signal is received from the game control microcomputer 100, the prize ball payout control is executed.

  The power supply voltage AC24V used in the card unit 21TM050 is supplied from the payout control board 21TM037. That is, the power supply from the power supply board to the card unit 21TM050 is performed via the payout control board 21TM037 and the interface board 21TM066. In this example, a fuse for protecting the card unit 21TM050 is provided in the AC24V power supply line for the card unit 21TM050 arranged in the interface board 21TM066, and a voltage not lower than a predetermined voltage is supplied to the card unit 21TM050. Is prevented.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured so that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball-out rate) is changed. . The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage becomes gradually lower.

  8A to 8F are explanatory diagrams showing the display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In each display result determination table, the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, that is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a determination value for a big hit is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1, if the variable special symbol designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of variable display. If the set value is "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6", it will win the jackpot with a lower probability (1/300). ing. Further, when the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even when is targeted for variable display, it is adapted to win the big hit with the same probability (1/300) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2, if the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”. There is a higher probability (1/280) of winning the big hit than in some cases. Further, when the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even when is targeted for variable display, it is adapted to win the big hit with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3, if the variation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, The chances of winning the jackpot are higher than the case of "2" (1/280). Further, when the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even when is targeted for variable display, it is adapted to win the big hit with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 4, if the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/250) than in the case of "2" or "3". Further, when the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, the second special symbol Even when is targeted for variable display, the first special symbol is adapted to win the big hit with the same probability (1/250) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (E), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 5, if the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/235) than in the case of “2”, “3”, and “4”. Further, when the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even when is targeted for variable display, the first special symbol is adapted to win the big hit with the same probability (1/235) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (F), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 5, if the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”, The jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/220) than in the case of “2”, “3”, “4”, and “5”. Further, when the variation special map designation buffer is the second, as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, the same determination value as when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set, and the second special symbol. Even when is targeted for variable display, it is adapted to win the big hit with the same probability (1/220) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to the big hit shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (F). When the hit determination value is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (big hit A to big hit F). That is, the jackpot win is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (F) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it means to decide whether to control the big hit game state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the CPU 103 is configured to determine whether or not to make a big hit using the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (F). Provided separately, the determination of the big hit is performed using a common table in the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variable special symbol designation buffer. Good.

  In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a total of six setting values 1 to 6, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. The settable values that can be set to 2 may be 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 or more.

(Setting suggestion production)
The effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting command can suggest the setting value by executing the effect according to the setting value specified by the setting command. For example, the setting value can be suggested to the player by making the mode of the ending effect executed when the big hit game state ends different depending on the specified setting value. FIGS. 8-5 (1), (2), and (3) show examples of setting suggestive effects. FIG. 8-5 (1) shows an example in which the ending image in the “sunny” mode is selected on the big hit ending screen, and FIG. 8-5 (2) shows that the ending screen in the “cloudy” form is selected in the big hit ending screen. For example, FIG. 8-5 (3) shows an example in which the ending image in the “rain” mode is selected on the jackpot end screen. FIG. 8-5 (4) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the table for determining the mode of the setting suggestive effect based on the setting value designated by the setting command.

  The CPU 103 transmits a setting command designating a setting value to the effect control CPU 120. Further, when the jackpot gaming state is over, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command for executing an ending production in the image display device 5 to the production control CPU 120. The effect control CPU 120 can determine the mode of the ending effect based on the stored setting value by storing the setting value specified by the received setting command in the RAM 102. For example, based on the effect control command transmitted when the jackpot gaming state is finished, the image display device 5 is stored with a character (character of "BONUS end") informing that the jackpot gaming state is finished. It is possible to display an ending image in a mode (sunny mode, cloudy mode, rainy mode) determined based on the set value.

  In the table shown in FIG. 8-5 (4), the setting values designated by the setting command are "1, 2", "3, 4", and "5, 6". , When the mode of the setting suggestive effect is determined to be the "clear" mode shown in FIG. 8-5 (1), when it is determined to be the "cloudy" mode shown in FIG. 8-5 (2), and FIG. In the case of determining the “rain” mode shown in 5 (3), the determination value of is assigned.

  When the setting value designated by the received setting command is "1" or "2", the effect control CPU 120 suggests a "fine" mode setting shown in (1) at a low rate (for example, 20%). It was decided to execute the effect (ending effect), and it was decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the "cloudy" mode shown in (2) at a medium ratio (for example, 40%). It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the “rain” mode shown in (3) at a rate of 40% (for example, 40%). When the setting value designated by the received setting command is “3” or “4”, the effect control CPU 120 has a low rate (for example, 20%) of the “clear” mode shown in (1). It is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect), and it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the “cloudy” mode shown in (2) at a high rate (for example, 50%). It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the “rain” mode shown in (3) at a rate (for example, 30%). Further, when the setting value designated by the received setting command is "5" or "6", the effect control CPU 120 has a high rate (for example, 50%) of the "clear" mode shown in (1). It is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect), and it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the "cloudy" mode shown in (2) at a low rate (for example, 20%). It is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect (ending effect) in the “rain” mode shown in (3) at a rate (for example, 30%).

  In this way, by varying the determination rate of each mode of the setting suggestion effect depending on the set value, the player becomes interested in how the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the setting suggestion effect is performed. The interest of the production can be improved. In this example, the player becomes interested in how the ending effect executed when the jackpot gaming state ends is executed, and in particular, the ending effect is executed in the "sunny" mode. You will expect to be done.

(Process at power-on)
Next, the power-on process will be described.
8-6 to 8-8 are diagrams showing an example of processing executed in the game control microcomputer 100 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6, the CPU 103 of the game controlling microcomputer 100 checks the data in the backup RAM area after the power is turned on (step S21TM4010). In this process, a parity check is performed as a data check.

  If the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a regular value, for example, 0-5. Is confirmed (step S21TM4020). In this example, as the set values stored in the set value storage area, six numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are set as normal values, and six-stage set values having different jackpot probabilities are provided. ing. The setting value 0 in this example corresponds to the setting value 1 shown in FIG. 8-4 described above, and the setting value 1 in this example corresponds to the setting value 2 shown in FIG. 8-4 described above. The value 2 corresponds to the setting value 3 shown in FIG. 8-4 described above, the setting value 3 in this example corresponds to the setting value 4 shown in FIG. 8-4 described above, and the setting value 4 in this example is described above. The setting value 5 shown in FIG. 8-4 etc. corresponds to the setting value 5 shown in FIG. 8-4 described above.

  Here, in this example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the gaming machine maker (before being installed in the gaming hall), the value with the lowest jackpot probability among the above-mentioned regular values is set in the set value storage area. It is assumed that (0 in this example) is stored. If the data in the set value storage area is corrupted, it may not be a normal value. If the set value is a regular value (YES in step S21TM4020), it is confirmed whether or not the setting change flag is set (step S21TM4030). The setting change flag is set when shifting to the setting change mode described later (step S21TM4580) and cleared when the lock switch 21TM051 is switched to the OFF state (step S21TM4720).

  If the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 confirms whether the clear switch (setting change switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4040).

  If the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4040), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4050). The value of the RAM clear flag is a value indicating whether or not the RAM clear (initialization of the game state) is determined to be executed. When the value is 1, the RAM clear is determined to be executed. It has been done. In this example, the RAM clear is not actually executed when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, and when the setting change mode is controlled, the RAM clear is executed after the processing related to the setting change mode is completed. Will be done.

  The area in which the value of the RAM clear flag is stored is not included in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power is cut off, the value of the RAM clear flag is not retained, and the value of the RAM clear flag at power restoration is 0 (initial value is not set). The notification that the gaming state is initialized may be performed before the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is controlled, and as will be described later, after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends. It may be performed.

  On the other hand, if the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is OFF (NO in step S21TM4040), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4060.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state (step S21TM4060). Here, as described above, the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be detected by the gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300, and the gaming machine frame / door frame opening A detection signal indicating that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and a detection signal indicating that the open state of the glass door frame 3a is detected are output from the sensor 21TM300 to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 recognizes that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, it notifies the gaming control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 has been detected, When recognizing that the open state of the glass door frame 3a is detected, the game control microcomputer 100 is notified on the game control microcomputer 100 that the open state of the glass door frame 3a is detected. The open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

  The gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 detects to the gaming control microcomputer 100 a detection signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 3 is open, and the glass door frame 3a is open. When the detection signal indicating that is output (that is, when the game control microcomputer 100 includes the game machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300), the game control microcomputer 100 determines By inputting the detection signal, the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a can be individually recognized.

  When the CPU 103 recognizes the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4060), it is confirmed whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM4070). .. If the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), the process proceeds to step S21TM4510 and subsequent steps related to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode shown in FIG. 8-7. When the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the set value can be confirmed and changed, and when the mode is changed to the setting check mode, the set value can be confirmed.

  That is, when the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), the set value is a normal value (YES in step S21TM4020), and the power is not cut off during the setting change ( If NO in step S21TM4030), the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4060), and the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), the setting value is changed and / or Or it becomes possible to confirm. On the other hand, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state (NO in step S21TM4060) or the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), which one of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode is set? Without being controlled by the mode, the process proceeds to step S21TM4760 (transmission of setting command) described later.

  In the present embodiment, (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state in order to bring the setting value into a state in which the setting value cannot be changed (the setting confirmation mode), but (2) ) Two conditions are required: the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. When the CPU 103 confirms that the conditions (1) and (2) are both satisfied by the determination processing in steps S21TM4060 and S21TM4070, the CPU 103 can confirm the setting value (setting confirmation). Mode). In addition to these conditions (1) and (2), the RAM clear flag is set based on the fact that (3) it is determined that the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES). As described later, it is possible to shift to a state in which the set value can be changed (setting change mode) on the condition that the setting has been performed.

  As described above, the lock switch 21TM051 that must be operated to confirm or change the set value is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and must be operated unless the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. I can't. Even if the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the fact that the lock switch 21TM051 is operated means that the gaming machine frame / door frame opening sensor 21TM300 is abnormal, or some illegal operation. There is a possibility that the means is about to confirm or change the set value. In such a state, it is inappropriate to permit the confirmation or change of the set value. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in the confirmation mode. Also, the control is not performed in any of the setting change modes.

  In the present embodiment, as condition (1), when either the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode. Although controllable, it is not limited to such a form, and even if the glass door frame 3a is in the open state, if the gaming machine frame 3 is not in the open state, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode. It may not be controlled by any of the above.

  On the other hand, in step S21TM4060, when the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized (NO in step S21TM4060), that is, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a If it is in the closed state, the process proceeds to step S21TM4760 (transmission of a setting command) described below without being controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode. Further, when it is confirmed in step S21TM4070 that the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4070), the mode is not controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, and step S21TM4760 described later is performed. Move on to (Send setting command).

  In the data check of the backup RAM area (step S21TM4010), if the check result is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4120. Further, in checking the value stored in the setting value storage area (step S21TM4020), if the regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the setting value storage area (NO in step S21TM4020), the CPU 103 determines that , And proceeds to step S21TM4120. If it is confirmed that the setting change flag is set in the setting change flag check (step S21TM4030) (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4120.

  Here, even if a regular value (0 to 5) is stored in the setting value storage area, if a part of the backup RAM area is damaged, it is determined as NO in step S21TM4010. Then, the process proceeds to step S21TM4120. That is, when there is a possibility that the value stored in the set value storage area is inappropriate, the setting is changed based on that the setting change mode transition condition (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. Will be controlled by the mode. Further, in the data check of the backup RAM area (step S21TM4010), even if the check result is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), a normal value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area. (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting change mode is controlled based on the fact that the setting change mode transition condition (step S21TM4120 to step S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. If the setting change mode was controlled when the power was turned off last time, the setting change mode is controlled based on the fact that the setting change mode transition condition (steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 described later) is satisfied. It will be.

  In step S21TM4120, the CPU 103 confirms whether the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a is in the open state (step S21TM4120). When the CPU 103 recognizes the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a (YES in step S21TM4120), it is confirmed whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (step S21TM4130). .

  If the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4140).

  If the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4140), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 (step S21TM4150). Then, the processing after step S21TM4510 related to the setting change mode shown in FIG. 8-7 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the open state of the glass door frame 3a is not recognized in step S21TM4120 (NO in step S21TM4120), that is, both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a In the closed state, in step S21TM4130, when the lock switch 21TM051 is not in the ON state (NO in step S21TM4130), in the step S21TM4140, when the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is not in the ON state In (NO in step S21TM4140), the CPU 103 indicates that the setting value stored in the setting value storage area may be abnormal without executing the processing of step S21TM4510 and subsequent steps related to the setting change mode. Indicated setting error To send over command to effect control for the CPU120.

  Upon receiving the setting value abnormality error command, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the image display device 5 that the setting value may be abnormal. For example, a message "Setting value may be abnormal" is displayed. Further, in the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 temporarily turns off the power (turns off the power switch 21TM055) and then shifts to the setting change mode when the power is turned on again (when the power switch 21TM055 is turned on). The user is informed that the operation for changing the set value is performed (the set value is confirmed). For example, a message “Please turn on the power again to switch to the setting change mode after turning off the power” is displayed. It should be noted that similar notification may be performed by voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined loop process (repeating steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220) until the power is turned off.

  In this loop processing, the CPU 103 waits for 4 ms (step S21TM4200) and then displays the character "E" on the display monitor 21TM029, whereby "the set value is not a regular value (0 to 5)". Even though there is a possibility, the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode (all of which are determined to be YES in steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140) is not satisfied and the setting change mode is not entered. " Notify (step S21TM4210). Then, the security signal is output from the output terminal (terminal number 10) to which one end of the security signal line is connected (step S21TM4220). The security signal is input to an external device to which the other end of the security signal line is connected (for example, a hall computer that manages information of a plurality of gaming machines, a card unit or a call lamp device provided corresponding to the gaming machine). To be done.

  During the loop processing period, the character "E" is displayed every 4 ms on the 7-segment display provided in the display monitor 21TM029. A weight of 4 ms is provided to prevent excessive heat from staying in the 7-segment display and damaging the display. The security signal is continuously output during the loop processing. By outputting the security signal to the outside, a predetermined event (in this example, the set value is a normal value (0 to 5) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the input of the security signal in an external device such as a hall computer. It is possible to specify the possibility that the transition condition for controlling to the setting change mode is not established and the setting change mode is not entered) although it may not be).

  The loop process of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 is continued until the power supply is stopped (until the power switch 21TM055 is turned off).

  That is, when the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), the set value is not a normal value (NO in step S21TM4020), and the power is shut off during the setting change ( That is, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and when YES is determined in step S21TM4030), in any of the cases, the game should not be played in this state, Before shifting to normal game processing (for example, game control timer interrupt processing including prize ball processing, special symbol process processing, etc.), it is necessary to set the set value in the set value storage area to a regular value. Therefore, the RAM clear flag is set to shift to the setting change mode.

  In the present embodiment, (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in an open state and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in an ON state in order to bring the setting value into a changeable state (setting change mode). (3) Three conditions that the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state are required. When the CPU 103 confirms that all of the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied by the determination processing of steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140, it is possible to change the setting value ( It is possible to switch to the setting change mode).

  If any one of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the change of the set value is not permitted, so that the set value of the set value storage area can be set to a regular value. Without, it is not possible to shift to the normal game processing. Therefore, if NO is determined in any of the determination processes of steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140, the process proceeds to the loop process (steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220) described above.

  If the process shifts to the loop process (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), the game player cannot shift to the normal game process. Therefore, the clerk or the like in the game arcade must turn off the pachinko gaming machine 1 and turn it on again. I won't. As described above, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied, the power is temporarily turned off so that all the conditions (1) to (3) are satisfied at the next power-on. Then, the mode is changed to the setting change mode, and the set value in the set value storage area is fixed to a regular value.

  When any of the conditions (1) to (3) is not satisfied, the CPU 103 presets the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The light may be emitted in the power-off instruction mode to prompt the user to turn off the power.

  In the present embodiment, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), although the setting value change is not permitted, the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). , (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4060), and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), two conditions are required.

  However, when the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), (1) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120), and (2) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. Even if the two conditions that are (YES in step S21TM4130) are satisfied, the setting confirmation mode is not controlled. Even if these conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied, (3) if it is determined in step S21TM4140 that the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is not in the ON state (NO), It is controlled to the game stopped state (loop processing of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220) without being controlled by either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode.

  Next, processing related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8. In the process of FIG. 8-7, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 matches a regular value (any one of 0 to 5 in this example) ( Step S21TM4510). When a regular value (0 to 5) is stored in the set value storage area (YES in step S21TM4510), the process proceeds to step S21TM4530. When the regular value (0 to 5) is not stored in the set value storage area (NO in step S21TM4510), the CPU 103 has the lowest jackpot probability "0" as the regular value in the set value storage area. Is stored (step S21TM4520). Then, the process proceeds to step S21TM4530.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a power-off process after performing a wait of 4 ms (step S21TM4530) (step S21TM4540). In the power-off processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a power-off signal based on a power-off including an unexpected power failure is input, and if the power-off signal is input, the CPU 103 confirms that the power is being supplied. Immediately before the power supply stops operating due to the stop, the power supply stop processing is executed. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. That is, in the power-off process, the check data is stored in the predetermined backup area.

  Thereby, when the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is controlled (when the repeated processing of step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620 or the repeated processing of step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 is performed). When the disconnection occurs, the data check is appropriately executed in step S21TM4010 after the power is restored.

  Next, the CPU 103 causes the display monitor 21TM029 to display a value corresponding to the set value (0 to 5 in this example) stored in the set value storage area (step S21TM4550). Here, the value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) stored in the set value storage area. Since the clerk at the amusement hall normally recognizes the range of the set value as 1 to 6, if the value stored in the set value storage area is displayed as it is on the display monitor 21TM029, the clerk at the amusement hall actually sees it. There is a risk of erroneously recognizing the setting value of. Therefore, in this example, [the value stored in the set value storage area + 1] is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 as the set value. Next, the CPU 103 outputs a security signal (step S21TM4560).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4570). If the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is not executed after the mode (here, the setting confirmation mode) ends, the CPU 103 specifies that the setting confirmation mode is controlled. A setting confirmation mode command is transmitted (step S21TM4650), and the process proceeds to step S21TM4680. The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the game control microcomputer 100 has shifted to the setting confirmation mode based on the reception of the setting confirmation mode command. Therefore, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R can notify that the gaming machine is controlled in the setting confirmation mode.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4570), that is, if the RAM clear is executed after the mode (here, the setting change mode) ends, the CPU 103 changes the set value. A setting change flag indicating that there is a possibility of being set is set (step S21TM4580). Since the area in which the value of the setting change flag is stored is included in the backup RAM area, the value of the setting change flag is retained even when the power is turned off. Therefore, when the power is cut off while the control is in the setting change mode, the value of the setting change flag is 1 (set state) at the next power-on.

  Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change mode command designating that the setting change mode is controlled (step S21TM4590). The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the game control microcomputer 100 has transitioned to the setting change mode based on the reception of the setting change mode command. Therefore, the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R can notify that the gaming machine is controlled in the setting change mode.

  Next, the CPU 103 inputs the setting changeover switch information indicating whether or not the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated (step S21TM4600), and confirms whether or not the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. (Step S21TM4610).

  If the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is not operated (NO in step S21TM4610), the CPU 103 shifts to step S21TM4680. When the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated (YES in step S21TM4610), the CPU 103 updates the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 (step S21TM4620), and then proceeds to step S21TM4680. Transition. The updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 in the next step S21TM4550.

  Every time the clerk at the game arcade operates the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 (YES in step S21TM4610), the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is updated (step S21TM4620). For example, the regular set value is in the range of 0 to 5, and the set value stored in the set value storage area when the setting change mode is controlled (when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off last time) is 3 If there is, the set value stored in the set value storage area is updated in the order of 3 → 4 → 5 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 for each setting change operation, and accordingly, the display monitor 21TM029 responds. The displayed information is updated in the order of 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4.

  Here, the display of the current setting value (step S21TM4550), the output of the security signal (step S21TM4560), and the transmission of the setting confirmation mode command (step S21TM4650) can be executed, but the transmission of the setting change mode command (step S21TM4590) is possible. ) And the state in which the update of the set value (step S21TM4620) cannot be executed corresponds to the set confirmation mode in which the set value can be confirmed or the set value cannot be changed. During the period in which the setting confirmation mode is controlled, the processes of steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650 are repeatedly executed.

  In the setting confirmation mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4070), and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the OFF state (NO in step S21TM4040 and the RAM clear flag). Remains 0).

  In addition, the display of the current setting value (step S21TM4550) and the output of the security signal (step S21TM4560) can be executed, and the setting change mode command can be transmitted (step S21TM4590) and the setting value can be updated (step S21TM4620). This state corresponds to the setting change mode in which the set value can be confirmed and changed.

  In the setting change mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (determined YES in step S21TM4070 or step S21TM4130), and the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140). It is determined that the RAM clear flag is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150).

  The setting confirmation mode command is a command that is transmitted only once during the setting confirmation mode control. Therefore, when the CPU 103 transmits the setting confirmation mode command, it can specify that the setting confirmation mode command has been transmitted, and set the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag that does not require backup storage when the power is turned off. The setting confirmation mode command transmission flag may be cleared when the setting change flag is cleared (step S21TM4720). The setting confirmation mode command may be transmitted only when the setting confirmation mode command transmission flag is not set. Similarly, the setting change mode command is a command that is transmitted only once during the setting change mode control. Therefore, when the setting change mode command is transmitted, the CPU 103 can set the setting change mode command transmission flag that can identify that the setting change mode command has been transmitted and does not require backup storage when the power is turned off. The setting change mode command transmission flag may be cleared when the setting change flag is cleared (step S21TM4720). Then, the setting change mode command may be transmitted only when the setting change mode command transmission flag is not set.

  In step S21TM4680, CPU 103 confirms whether lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state. Then, if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (NO in step S21TM4680), a wait of 4 ms (step S21TM4530) is performed again, and then the processes of step S21TM4540 and subsequent steps are repeated. That is, if the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, the control of the setting confirmation mode is continued, and if the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the control of the setting change mode is continued.

  If the lock switch 21TM051 is OFF in step S21TM4680 (YES in step S21TM4680), the CPU 103 terminates the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and sets 1000 ms as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM4710). Since the predetermined time is set as the value of the security signal timer, the security signal is continuously output until the value of the security signal timer becomes 0 ms from the predetermined time in the information output process when the process shifts to the normal game process thereafter. Will be done. For example, when the game control timer interrupt process is executed every 2 ms, the value of the security signal timer is decremented by 2 ms, and the output of the security signal is stopped when the value reaches 0 ms. Therefore, at the time of step S21TM4710, the remaining output period of the security signal is set to 1000 ms regardless of whether the setting change mode is ended or the setting confirmation mode is ended.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), the output of the security signal is started in response to the start of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (step S21TM4560), and the setting change mode and the setting confirmation are confirmed. Corresponding to the end of control of any of the modes, the value of the security signal timer is set so that the security signal is continuously output until at least 1 sec has elapsed from the end of the control of either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. Set (step S21TM4710).

  Here, the process of starting the output of the security signal in step S21TM4560 is performed regardless of whether it is controlled by the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (which mode is controlled. It is executed as a common process (without (without). Further, the process of setting the remaining output period of the security signal in step S21TM4710 is also performed regardless of whether the setting change mode is controlled or the setting confirmation mode (determine which mode is controlled. It is executed as a common process. In this way, the security signal output control is simplified by sharing the security signal output start control and the output end control between the control in the setting change mode and the control in the setting confirmation mode. The control load can be reduced.

  Also, output of the security signal is started in response to the start of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and is output in response to the end of the control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. By stopping, it is possible to appropriately notify an external device such as a hall computer that the gaming machine may have been controlled in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode.

  Here, in step S21TM4710 immediately after the control of the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is finished, the common value (1000 ms) is set for the security signal when the setting change mode is controlled and when the setting confirmation mode is controlled. The timer is set. However, if both the output start control and the output end control of the security signal are shared between the case of being controlled to the setting change mode and the case of being controlled to the setting change mode, which mode is set on the external device side. It will be difficult to know if it was controlled.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), when the setting change mode is controlled, that is, when the RAM clear flag is set to 1, the security signal is temporarily sent in step S21TM4710. After setting 1000 ms as the value of the timer, based on the determination of NO in step S21TM4770 described later, in step S21TM1465 after clearing the RAM, reset (overwrite) 30000 ms as the value of the security signal timer. There is. That is, after the remaining output period of the security signal is once set to 1 sec, the remaining output period of the security signal is reset (overwritten) to 30 sec.

  When the above signal output control is performed, the final output stop timing of the security signal is, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), when the setting confirmation mode is controlled, the setting confirmation mode ends. 1 sec has passed, and when the setting change mode has been controlled, 30 sec has passed from the end of the setting change mode.

  Specifically, when it is controlled to the setting confirmation mode (when the RAM clear is not performed and the value of the security signal timer is not changed from 1 second), the game control timer interrupt after the interrupt permission is given. In the process (for example, the information output process), the security signal is continuously output until the value of the security signal timer is changed from 1000 ms to 0 ms, and the setting change mode is controlled (when the RAM is cleared, When the value of the security signal timer is changed from 1 second to 30 seconds), the value of the security signal timer is 30000 ms to 0 ms in the game control timer interrupt process (for example, information output process) after the interrupt permission. The security signal will continue to be output until. In addition, when it is controlled to the setting confirmation mode, when it is controlled to the setting change mode, the value of the security signal timer is a predetermined time (1000 ms or 30000 ms) before the game control timer interrupt process. ) To 0 ms, the security signal may be continuously output, and the game control timer interrupt processing may be started after the security signal is output.

  As described above, the security signal is continuously output for at least 1 sec depending on whether the control in the setting confirmation mode is finished or the control in the setting change mode is finished, and the control is changed to the setting change mode. In this case, the security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds elapse after the control of the setting change mode ends. With such a configuration, while the output control of the security signal is made common, the output period of the security signal can be made different between when the setting confirmation mode is controlled and when the setting change mode is controlled.

  As a result, in the external device, it is possible to know whether the initialization process has been executed and the control has been performed in the setting confirmation mode, or the initialization process has been executed and has been performed in the setting change mode. . For example, if the output period of the security signal is less than 30 seconds, it can be specified that the setting confirmation mode is controlled without executing the initialization process, and if the output period of the security signal is 30 seconds or more, the initial state can be specified. It is possible to estimate that there is a possibility that the conversion processing is executed and the setting change mode is controlled.

  The security signal is also output when the game stop target error such as the magnetic abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection sensor. The security signal in this case is continuously output until the power of the game machine is turned off. Further, the CPU 103 sets the abnormality detection flag in the backup area of the RAM 102 (however, the area cleared by the initialization process) based on the abnormality detected by the abnormality detection sensor. Then, it is assumed that the security signal is output for 4 minutes based on that the abnormality detection flag is set when the power is restored.

  Here, when the setting confirmation mode is controlled when the power is restored, the RAM clear is not executed, and therefore the value of the abnormality detection flag remains set without being initialized in the signal output process. It is possible to continuously output the security signal for 4 minutes after the power is turned on. That is, it becomes possible to prevent the output period of the security signal from being limited to the period from the end of the control of the setting confirmation mode to the lapse of 1 second. On the other hand, if the setting change mode is controlled when the power is restored, the RAM clear will be executed, so the error detection flag will be cleared in the subsequent signal output processing (power failure occurs). At some time, it is unclear whether or not an abnormality has been detected.) As a result, the security signal output period is the period from the end of the setting change mode until 30 seconds elapse (depending on the execution of RAM clear). Period).

  In the example shown in step S21TM4710 of FIG. 8-7, 1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and is first set after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends. The value of the security signal timer set to 1 may be at least a period during which the external device can recognize that the security signal has been output, and may be, for example, 50 ms or more. That is, a common 50 ms may be set as the value of the security signal timer when the setting change mode ends and when the setting confirmation mode ends.

  After the processing of step S21TM4710, the CPU 103 clears the setting change flag (step S21TM4720). Here, when the power is cut off after the setting change flag is cleared, it is determined that the setting change flag is not set when the power is restored (NO in step S21TM4030). Become.

  Next, the CPU 103 erases the setting value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (step S21TM4730). Then, the set value (any of 0 to 5) stored in the set value storage area is set in the set command, and the set command is transmitted (step S21TM4760). Even when the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode are not controlled when the power is turned on, the process of step S21TM4760 is executed and the setting command is transmitted.

  Here, the player normally recognizes the range of setting values as 1 to 6, and the value specified by the setting command (the value stored in the setting value storage area) is directly imaged on the CPU 120 side for effect control. If it is displayed on the display device 5, the player may erroneously understand the set value. Therefore, in the present embodiment, on the CPU 120 side for effect control, a value obtained by adding 1 to the value (0 to 5) designated by the setting command is recognized as the setting value (1 to 6), and the setting value 1 to 6 is set. The production that suggests the set value is executed in the range.

  Not limited to such a form, the CPU 103 sets a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the setting value (0 to 5) stored in the setting value storage area to the setting command to perform the effect control. It may be transmitted to the CPU 120 for use. As a result, the range of the setting value designated by the setting command becomes 1 to 6, which matches the range normally recognized by the player. On the CPU 120 side for effect control, the setting value (1 to 6) specified by the setting command is displayed on the image display device 5 as it is, or an effect indicating the setting value (1 to 6) specified by the setting command is executed. By doing so, the set value can be appropriately notified or suggested. Further, it becomes unnecessary for the effect control CPU 120 side to perform addition processing on the set value designated by the received setting command, and the control load on the effect control CPU 120 side can be reduced.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode has ended by receiving the setting command. Further, it is possible to suggest the set value by executing the effect according to the set value designated by the setting command. For example, the setting value can be suggested to the player by making the mode of the ending effect executed when the jackpot gaming state ends different according to the specified setting value.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (step S21TM4770).

  Here, when the value of the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES in step S21TM4770), the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal (YES in step S21TM4010), and the set value is a normal value (step S21TM4010). It is determined to be YES in S21TM4020, the power is not cut off during the setting change (NO in step S21TM4030), and the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is OFF (NO in step S21TM4040). ), It is sufficient to execute the processing at the time of power interruption recovery without clearing the RAM.

  When the value of the RAM clear flag is 0, the CPU 103 executes the process when the data check result of the backup RAM area is normal when the power is turned on, and after the interrupt permission, the game control timer interrupt process (special (Including pattern process processing)). That is, when neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode is controlled, or when the control of the setting confirmation mode is finished, the CPU 103 determines that the RAM clear flag is 0 Without executing the clear, a backup command is transmitted as a command at the time of power interruption recovery, and the normal game process is started.

  In the production control CPU 120, based on the reception of this backup command (command at the time of restoration), restoration from power interruption is performed based on the data at the time of power supply stop (RAM clear is not performed. Be recognized). When the production control CPU 120 receives the backup command, the production device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the frame LED 9 has been restored from the power interruption based on the data when the power supply was stopped. It is possible to notify that (RAM has not been cleared).

  On the other hand, when the value of the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO in step S21TM4770), it means that RAM clear is set to 1 in step S21TM4050 or step S21TM4150, and it is determined to execute the RAM clear. Therefore, it suffices to execute the processing at the time of power-on accompanied by RAM clear.

  When the value of the RAM clear flag is 1, the CPU 103 executes the process of setting 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer, and the process when the data check result of the backup RAM area is abnormal at power-on. , After the interruption is permitted, the game control timer interruption processing (including the special symbol process processing) may be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-8, the CPU 103 performs the RAM clear processing based on the RAM clear flag being 1 (step S21TM1410). In the RAM clear processing, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped, which is stored in the game state information storage area of the RAM 102 (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, reserved memory, etc.), is cleared, and the initial value is set. However, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is not cleared and is not changed before the RAM clearing process. Further, the area in which each aggregated value (game information that can be displayed on the display monitor 21TM029) such as the serial ratio, the winning combination, and the base is stored for each set value is not cleared, and each aggregated for each set value. The value is not changed before the RAM clear process. Then, the character "C" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 to notify that the game state has been initialized (step S21TM1420). By the RAM clearing process, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for normal symbol determination) is initialized to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Further, the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the normal symbol per determination random number) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102.

  The reason why the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is not cleared in this RAM clearing process is as follows: (a) If the setting change mode is not controlled, a normal value is set in the setting value storage area when the power is turned on. If it has been stored (YES in step S21TM4020), and (b) the setting change mode is controlled, the value of the set value storage area is set to 0 (step S21TM4520) or the setting change mode is in progress. This is because the normal value is stored by the operation (step S21TM4610 and step S21TM4620). Furthermore, after the RAM clearing process, the setting change mode cannot be controlled, and there is no opportunity to change the value stored in the setting value storage area.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets the pointer to the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 (step S21TM1430), and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table to the work area (step S21TM1440). By the processing of step S21TM1430 and step S21TM1440, for example, a normal symbol per determination random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag such as a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state. The initial value is set.

  After executing steps S21TM1430 and S21TM1440, the CPU 103 reads out the setting value stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 (step S21TM1450). In the game control timer interrupt process to be described later, the jackpot determination in the special symbol process process is executed based on the setting value read here. Next, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization command designating that the initialization processing has been performed when the power is turned on (or when the setting change mode ends) (step S21TM1460). In the production control CPU 120, the initialization processing is performed based on the reception of the initialization command (the RAM is cleared without recovery from the power failure based on the data when the power supply is stopped). Recognize (have been broken). When the production control CPU 120 receives the initialization command, the production device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the frame LED 9 has initialized the game state (data at the time of stopping the power supply). Based on the above, it is possible to inform that the RAM clear has been performed without the recovery from the power interruption.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets 30 seconds as the value of the security signal timer (step S21TM1465). As a result, the value (1 second) of the security signal timer set in step S21TM4710 after the end of the setting change mode is changed (overwritten) to the value (30 seconds) corresponding to the execution of the RAM clear. become. When the RAM clear is executed without being controlled by any of the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode, step S21TM4710 is not executed (1 second is set as the value of the security signal timer). Value), the value of the security signal timer is set to 30 seconds corresponding to the execution of the RAM clear. On the other hand, when the RAM clear is not executed (including the case where the setting confirmation mode is controlled), the process of step S21TM1465 is not executed, so the value of the security signal timer is 1 second set in step S21TM4710. There is.

  Since the value of the security signal timer is set in this step S21TM1465 or the above-mentioned step S21TM4710, a security signal is output in the game control timer interrupt process after the interrupt permission (information output process), After that, each time the game control timer interrupt process is executed by the interrupt permission, the value of the security signal timer is decremented by 2 ms, and the output of the security signal is stopped at the timing when the value of the security signal timer becomes 0. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 executes the setting process of the serial communication circuit 21TM505 (step S21TM1480). In this setting process, the connection confirmation signal is output from the output circuit 21TM067 of the main board 11 to the input circuit 21TM373A of the payout control board 21TM037. Further, the communication between the serial communication circuit 21TM505 of the gaming control microcomputer 100 and the serial communication circuit 21TM380 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is set to be executable.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S21TM1490). The CPU 103, for example, executes a process in accordance with a random number circuit setting program to make settings for causing the random number circuit 104 to update the value of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  Then, in step S21TM1500, the CPU 103 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is taken periodically at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is taken every 2 ms.

  Next, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (step S21TM1520) and the initial value random number updating process (step S21TM1530). When the display random number updating process and the initial value random number updating process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S21TM1510), and when the display random number updating process and the initial value random number updating process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. It is set (step S21TM1540). As a result, the process shifts to the normal game process capable of executing the game control timer interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when not a big hit and a random number for determining whether to reach when not a big hit, for display The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random numbers. In this embodiment, the initial value random number, the initial value of the count value of the counter (normal symbol per determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol is determined. It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 100 controls the game display device, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine by itself. In the process to do, or the process of sending a command signal to control other microcomputers, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the random number per ordinary symbol is one round (ordinary random number for per symbol determination) When the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to the counter.

  In this example, when it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 0 (YES), the CPU 103 determines whether the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both closed. Without confirming (regardless of the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process shifts to the power-off recovery process, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the RAM clear flag is set in step S21TM4770. When it is determined to be 0 (YES), both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are in the closed state (depending on the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a. ), And the process at the time of recovery from power failure may be performed.

  Further, in the present example, when it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are closed. Without confirmation (regardless of the state of the gaming machine frame 3 or the glass door frame 3a), the process proceeds to the process at power-on (process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear)). Not limited to this, when it is determined in step S21TM4770 that the RAM clear flag is 1 (NO), both the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are closed (the gaming machine frame). 3 or depending on the state of the glass door frame 3a), the process may be shifted to the process when the power is turned on (process after step S21TM1410 (RAM clear)).

  As described above, the clerk or the like in the game hall puts the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change mode by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning on the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on. It is possible to control, and it is possible to initialize the game state and the like (execute RAM clear). Also, by turning on the lock switch 21TM051 and turning off the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 when the power is turned on, it is possible to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting confirmation mode, and the gaming state etc. Can be prevented from being initialized (NO in step S21TM4040 or step S21TM4140 and the RAM clear flag is not set to 1). In this way, the clerk at the game arcade can select whether to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, and can also select whether to initialize the gaming state or the like. There is.

  As mentioned above, if the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, it means that the setting value was unstable because the control was in the setting change mode when the power was cut off. There is a possibility that the set value that the game hall is trying to confirm is not stored in the set value storage area. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8, the CPU 103 determines that the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), and does not shift to the normal game processing, and the game is stopped (step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220 are controlled so that a security signal is output in response to the control to the game stopped state (step S21TM4220).

  With such a configuration, the game is prevented from being started (the game control timer interrupt process is executed) in the state where the set value is unstable, and the power is supplied when the power is turned on. It is possible to notify the external device that it was controlled in the setting change mode when the disconnection occurred.

  In addition, in the examples illustrated in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8, the CPU 103 sets the condition for shifting to the setting change mode (YES in step S21TM4030) based on that the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030). When all of the steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140 are YES), the set value abnormality error command is transmitted (step S21TM4190), and the display monitor is displayed in the game stopped state (loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220). An error display for displaying the character "E" is displayed on 21TM029 (step S21TM4210).

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-10, the 7-segment displays 21TM029A to 21TM029D included in the display monitor 21TM029 display the letter “E”, thereby causing an abnormality in the clerk at the amusement hall (setting change mode). There is a possibility that the power supply may have been cut off while it was under control). In addition, the production control CPU 120, which has received the setting value error command, displays a message on the image display device 5 “Please turn on the power again to switch to the setting change mode after the power is turned off”. After turning off the power (turning off the power switch 21TM055), the store clerk, etc., shifts to the setting change mode when the power is turned on again (when the power switch 21TM055 is turned on), and changes the set value. Perform a notification prompting to perform (determine the set value).

  In this example, (a) when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and when the transition condition for controlling the setting change mode is satisfied, that is, (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is It is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120), (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (step S21TM4140). If YES) is determined, the setting change mode is controlled. As a result, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: “E” display on the display monitor 21TM029) is not executed, and the message display on the effect control board 12 side (“Power is turned on again after power is turned off. Please switch to the setting change mode ”) will not be performed.

  Here, in the effect control CPU 120 that has received the setting change mode command (step S21TM4590), the image display device 5 has been controlled to the setting change mode, that is, the setting change operation (setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated. ), It is possible to notify that the set value can be changed. For example, a message “in the setting change mode” or a message “please perform the setting change operation to change the set value” can be displayed on the image display device 5. With this, the clerk at the game hall can understand that the setting change mode is controlled, and by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the set value stored in the set value storage area can be set. By changing the lock switch 21TM051 to the OFF state after changing the preset set value, the set value can be fixed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal game processing.

  On the other hand, (b) when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on, and the transition condition for controlling the setting change mode is not satisfied, that is, among the above (i) to (iii) If any one of the conditions is not satisfied, the setting change mode is not controlled and the game is stopped (the loop process of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220) after the setting value error command is transmitted (step S21TM4190). . As a result, an error display (step S21TM4210: display of "E" on the display monitor 21TM029) on the main board 11 side is executed, and a message display on the effect control board 12 side ("Power is turned on again after power is turned off." Switch to the setting change mode ").

  In this way, the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: “E” display on the display monitor 21TM029) is executed, and the message display on the production control board 12 side (“power is turned on again after power is turned off”). If the power is cut off during the setting change mode as a state of the gaming machine, the condition for changing to the setting change mode after the power is restored is It will be notified that the condition is not met. In this case, the clerk at the game hall understands that the game is not controlled in the setting change mode and is in the game stopped state (it is necessary to turn the power on again to control the setting change mode). It is possible. Therefore, after once turning off the power, the power is turned on again by operating so that all the transition conditions (i) to (iii) to the setting change mode are satisfied. Then, in the setting change mode, by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed to the planned setting value, and then the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off. By switching to the state, it is possible to fix the set value and shift the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the normal game processing.

  In this way, when the power is cut off in the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified when the power is restored.

  Here, when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is satisfied when the power is restored (a), an error is displayed on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: "E" is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029). This automatically shifts to the setting change mode without prompting the user to avoid unnecessary error display and promptly change the setting value appropriately.

  On the other hand, if the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied at the time of power restoration (b), it is not possible to shift to the setting change mode at the time of power restoration even though the power is cut off during the setting change mode. Since it is in the state, it is forcibly controlled to the game stopped state (loop processing of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), and the error display on the main board 11 side (step S21TM4210: display of "E" on display monitor 21TM029) Will be done. As a result, it is possible to limit the progress of the game in an unstable state where the set value is not fixed, and it is possible to realize appropriate game control.

  When the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the transition conditions (i) to (iii) for transitioning to the setting change mode are all satisfied, and the transition condition (i ) To (iii) are not satisfied, different commands may be transmitted as commands indicating that the set value may be abnormal.

  For example, when the transition condition is satisfied, it is a command indicating that the set value may be abnormal, and the setting change mode is entered (or the transition condition is established). The CPU 120 for effect control, which has transmitted the command indicating that the command has been received, displays the message "The setting value may be abnormal" and the message "The setting is automatically controlled in the setting change mode" It is preferable to display it on the device 5. On the other hand, when the transition condition is not satisfied, it is preferable to transmit the set value abnormality error command in step S21TM4190 as described above.

  After the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is finished and the process is shifted to the normal game process, (1) the lock switch 21TM051 is operated when the gaming machine frame 3 and the glass door frame 3a are both closed. In response to the change (from the OFF state to the ON state), the lock control command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120, and (2) the setting changeover switch (clear switch). ) In response to the operation of 21TM052 (from the OFF state to the ON state), the setting control switch operation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120.

  Then, the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) is controlled in both the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode based on the reception of the lock switch operation command and / or the setting change switch operation command. It is possible to specify that an operation for changing the set value has been performed, and notify that effect, even though it is not present. For example, on the basis of the reception of the lock switch operation command, the image display device 5 executes the abnormal operation warning notification that displays the characters "The operation of the lock switch has been detected." Further, based on the reception of the setting changeover switch operation command, the abnormal operation warning notification displaying the character "The operation of the setting changeover switch has been detected." Is executed. As a result, the clerk of the amusement hall clearly understands that the operation for changing the set value has been performed despite being controlled by neither the setting change mode nor the setting confirmation mode, and thus illegal It is possible to check whether or not

  Not limited to such a form, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the lock switch 21TM051 is operated after the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode ends and the process moves to the normal game process, and The lock switch operation command and the setting changeover switch operation command may not be transmitted without confirming whether or not the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 has been operated. In this way, during the period in which the normal game process (game control timer interrupt process) is being executed, the execution status of the operation for changing the set value and the operation for confirming the set value is not checked. This makes it possible to reduce the control load on the game control microcomputer 100.

(Modification of power-on processing)
In the example shown in FIG. 8-6, when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state (YES in step S21TM4120). ), (Ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4130), and (iii) the clear switch (setting switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state (YES in step S21TM4140). Only when it is confirmed that the RAM clear flag is set, the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150) and the mode is changed to the setting change mode (NO in step S21TM4570).

  Not limited to such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 8-11, when the setting change flag is set at power-on (YES in step S21TM4030), the three conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied. The RAM clear flag may be set to 1 (step S21TM4150) and the setting change mode may be entered (NO in step S21TM4570) without confirming whether or not the condition is satisfied.

  In the processing shown in FIG. 8-11, if the data check result in the backup RAM area is abnormal (NO in step S21TM4010), the setting value is not a legal value (NO in step S21TM4020), the setting change flag is set. If (YES in step S21TM4030), the RAM clear flag is set to 1 (step S21TM4150) without determining whether the conditions (i) to (iii) are satisfied, and the setting is changed. The process is controlled (NO in step S21TM4570) and is not controlled in the game stopped state (process equivalent to the loop process of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220), which is different from the process shown in FIG. 8-6. Other parts are the same as the processing shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8.

  Even in such a case, the RAM clear flag is set to 1 and the mode is changed to the setting change mode based on the setting change flag being set when the power is turned on. It is possible to properly determine the state of the gaming machine when the power is cut off during the change.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-11, when the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030), (i) the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, and (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON. Is set, and (iii) the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state, the control is changed to the setting change mode (NO in step S21TM4570). However, if the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), (i) to (iii) are set. Regardless of whether or not the three conditions are satisfied, the setting change mode is forcibly controlled.

  As described above, when the power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode, the three conditions (i) to (iii) are based on the setting change flag being set when the power is restored. By automatically controlling to the setting change mode regardless of whether or not is satisfied, it is possible to improve workability for fixing the set value.

  Here, if the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the setting is performed even if the condition (ii) the lock switch 21TM051 is ON (YES in step S21TM4130) is not satisfied. It will be controlled in the change mode. As a result, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 while the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the OFF state. (Step S21TM4610 to step S21TM4620 in FIG. 8-7).

  As described above, the condition for ending the setting change mode is to switch the lock switch 21TM051 from the ON state to the OFF state (determine YES in step S21TM4680). Therefore, if the lock switch 21TM051 is in the OFF state in order to confirm the set value and end the setting change mode, the store clerk who has performed the setting value change operation once turns the lock switch 21TM051 from the OFF state. After switching to the ON state, the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (YES is determined in step S21TM4680).

  In this way, the condition for starting the control of the setting change mode depending on whether the setting change flag is not set (NO in step S21TM4030) or the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030). While making the setting change mode different, the condition for ending the control of the setting change mode (operation of switching the lock switch 21TM051 from the ON state to the OFF state) is made common to clarify the condition for ending the control of the setting change mode, It is arranged to appropriately shift to the normal game processing.

  Here, when the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030) and the setting change mode is controlled, a notification prompting the lock switch 21TM051 to be turned on may be given. good. For example, when the setting change flag is set (YES in step S21TM4030), the CPU 103 sets the RAM clear flag to 1 in step S21TM4150 and transmits the setting value error command (in step S21TM4190 described above). Perform the corresponding processing) and receive the setting value error command (step S21TM4110), the effect control CPU 120 says, "Turn on the lock switch once and then switch it off after changing the set value." The message may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  In the processing shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8 and 8-11, it is not possible to shift to the normal game processing when the setting change flag is set. Therefore, the gaming machine manufacturer sets the setting change flag in advance when shipping the pachinko gaming machine 1 (before installation in the gaming hall), and then the gaming machine side goes through the setting change mode. Unless the setting value is changed and the setting change mode is terminated, the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be performed. Accordingly, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade, it is possible to reliably control the setting change mode to perform the setting change operation and to take a measure to fix the set value.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-6 to 8-8, the RAM clear (step S21TM1410) is always executed when the setting change mode is controlled. This is because, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the range of random numbers determined to be a big hit differs depending on the set value. For example, the big hit determination random number extracted at the time of starting winnings before the setting change is a big hit in the relationship with the setting value before the change, but an event that is judged as a big hit in the relationship with the setting value after the change. On the contrary, there may occur an event in which it is determined as a big hit in relation to the set value before the change, but it is determined as a big hit in relation to the set value after the change. In such a case, based on the big hit determination random number extracted at the time of winning the start before the setting change, continue the game after the setting change (execute the game control timer interrupt process including special symbol process process) Since that is inappropriate, clear the pending storage (special symbol pending storage, normal symbol pending storage) by initializing the game state, and set the number of pending memories to the initial value (0). There is.

  Further, during the period in which the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is controlled, as a result of not permitting the interrupt in step S21TM1540, the switch process in the game control timer interrupt process (step S21 shown in FIG. 4) is not performed. , Starting prizes and passing gates are invalid. This is because the random number circuit setting process (step S21TM1490) and the like have not yet been executed and the random numbers have not been updated while the setting change mode is being controlled. If the random number is extracted based on the start winning during the period in which the setting change mode is controlled, the same random number will be obtained regardless of the timing of the starting winning, and the game will be played based on such a random value. Since it is inappropriate to proceed, starting prizes and passing through the gate are invalidated.

(Setting value storage control when the power is cut off while changing the setting value)
Next, the set value storage control in the case where the power is cut off while changing the set value will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 8-7, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is changed by operating the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 in the setting change mode.

  First, regarding the control in the case where the power supply is cut off before the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (before the end of the setting change mode) by changing the setting value in the setting change mode, FIG. This will be described using -12 (1).

  As shown in the order 1, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on (the clear switch 21TM052 is also turned on), and the setting change mode is controlled. In this example, “0” is stored as the set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 when the power is turned on. Next, as shown in order 2, with the start of the setting change mode, the setting value “0” stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is read and the read setting value is set to 1 "1", which is obtained by adding, is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

  Next, as shown in order 3, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is “0” based on the first operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052. Is changed from "1" to "1", and "2" obtained by adding 1 to the changed setting value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state. Further, as shown in order 4, in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is "1" based on the second operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052. Is changed from "2" to "2", and "3" obtained by adding 1 to the changed set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

  Next, as shown in order 5, in the setting change mode, it is assumed that the power is cut off while the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state, that is, before the operation for ending the setting change mode is performed. At this time, the setting value storage area is in a state in which the setting value “2” after the second operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is stored. In the power-off state, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is retained as it is.

  Next, as shown in order 6, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on (the clear switch 21TM052 is also turned on) to control the setting change mode. When the power is turned on, “2” is stored as the set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. The set value "2" is the value stored in the set value storage area when the power supply was cut off in the previous setting change mode.

  Next, as shown in order 7, with the start of the setting change mode, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is read and the read setting value is set to 1 "3", which is obtained by adding "," is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

  Since the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on in the order 6, when the control shown in FIG. 8-11 is applied, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off (or cleared). Even if the switch 21TM052 is in the OFF state), the setting change mode is automatically controlled. Therefore, the lock switch 21TM051 in the order 6 and the order 7 may be in the OFF state.

  As described above, when the setting value is changed in the setting change mode and the power is cut off without the lock switch 21TM051 being turned off (without ending the setting change mode), the power is restored when the power is restored. The set value after the change in the previous setting change mode is held in the set value storage area. Therefore, when the power is restored, the preset setting value may have already been set, and in this case, the clerk at the amusement arcade terminates the setting change mode without performing a new operation to change the setting value. Since it is only necessary to shift the game machine to the normal game processing, workability can be improved.

  Next, regarding the control in the case where a power-off occurs after the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state (after the setting change mode) by changing the setting value in the setting change mode, This will be described with reference to FIG.

  The order 1 to the order 4 are the same as the example shown in FIG. Next, as shown in order 5, in the setting change mode, the lock switch 21TM051 is switched from the ON state to the OFF state, whereby the setting change mode ends. As a result, the set value “2” after the second operation of the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is performed is finalized as the final set value. At this time, “2” is stored as the set value in the set value storage area, and “3” obtained by adding 1 to the confirmed set value is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029.

  After that, as shown in order 6, it is assumed that the power switch 21TM055 is turned off, and the power supply is stopped. In this power-off state, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area formed in the backup area of the RAM 102 is retained as it is.

  Next, as shown in order 7, when the power is turned on, the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on (the clear switch 21TM052 is also turned on) to control the setting change mode. When the power is turned on, “2” is stored as the set value in the set value storage area of the RAM 102. This set value “2” is the value that was finally stored in the set value storage area when the previous setting change mode ended.

  Next, as shown in order 8, with the start of the setting change mode, the setting value “2” stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 is read, and the read setting value is set to 1 "3", which is obtained by adding "," is displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. At this point, the lock switch 21TM051 remains in the ON state.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (1) and (2), when the power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode, and when the power supply is stopped after the control in the setting change mode is completed. In either case, when the power is restored, the set value after being changed according to the setting change operation in the previous setting change mode, that is, the set value stored in the set value storage area immediately before the power is cut off, , Valid setting values (setting values stored in the setting storage area when power is restored).

  It is not limited to the storage control of the set values shown in FIGS. That is, when the setting value is controlled in the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is copied to the setting information temporary storage area, and the setting change switch (clear switch) is set in the setting change mode. When the 21TM052 is operated, the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is changed without changing the setting value in the setting value storage area and the setting change mode is ended (the lock switch 21TM051 is turned on. The setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area is stored (overwritten) in the setting information temporary storage area, and the setting value is fixed. May be. In this case, the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 becomes a value (1 to 6) obtained by adding 1 to the set value (0 to 5) stored in the setting information temporary storage area, and the setting information temporary storage area The set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 also changes in response to the change in the set value stored in.

  With such a configuration, even when the setting change mode is controlled when the power is turned on and the setting change operation is performed (when the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 is changed), the setting is changed. When the power is cut off without completing the operation for ending the change mode (without switching the lock switch 21TM051 to the OFF state), the set value stored in the set value storage area of the RAM 102 is set to the power supply. It has not been changed since it was turned on (before the setting change operation was performed in the setting change mode). That is, in the power supply stopped state, the set value stored in the set value storage area when the power was last turned on is still held. Therefore, the set value displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 (first display section 21TM029A) when controlled to the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode after the power is restored is stored in the setting value storage area of the RAM 102 at the previous power-on. It becomes a value according to the set value.

  In this way, it is possible to appropriately determine the set value when the power is cut off while being controlled in the setting change mode. Further, when the power supply is stopped in an unstable state where the setting change mode has not ended, the change of the set value can be limited.

  For the control related to the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode shown in the above embodiment, a plurality of setting values (for example, 0 to 5) are provided, and for a gaming machine having a different jackpot probability depending on the setting values. Although applicable, the present invention is not limited to this, and although a plurality of setting values (for example, 0 to 5) are provided, the jackpot probability is common regardless of the setting values (for example, for all of the setting values 0 to 5). It is also applicable to a gaming machine (the jackpot probability is 1/300).

  Further, the present invention disclosed in the following is disclosed in the characteristic part 21TM.

  As disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), there has been proposed a gaming machine including a setting changing unit that changes setting values in a plurality of stages based on an external setting changing operation. Further, as shown in JP-A-2014-200506 (paragraph 0102), there has been proposed a gaming machine in which a "big hit signal" or the like is output from an external output terminal of a main control board. Regarding the gaming machine as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), when it is necessary to grasp the control state related to the setting on the external device side when changing the setting value or the like. However, even if the signal output technology of the conventional game machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-500506 (paragraph 0102) is applied, it is difficult for the external device side to grasp this. is there. The invention according to means O1 to O4 has been made in view of the above situation, and it is an object of the invention to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately notifying a control state related to setting to the outside of the gaming machine.

The game machine of means O1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing, etc.) according to a set value (6 steps of different set values 0 to 5 having different ranges for big hit determination random numbers) ,
A setting change mode control means (a game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling the setting change mode capable of changing the set value;
Setting confirmation mode control means capable of controlling the setting confirmation mode capable of confirming the setting value (game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4570 and step S21TM4650),
Specific signal output means (a game control microcomputer 100 that outputs a security signal in step S21TM4560) that outputs a specific signal (security signal) in response to the start of control in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode. ,
And a setting means (a game control microcomputer 100 for setting a value of the security signal timer) for setting a value (value of the security signal timer) relating to a period during which the specific signal is output,
The setting means can set a common predetermined value when the setting change mode is controlled and when the setting confirmation mode is controlled (step S21TM4710 sets 1 second as the value of the security signal timer). ),
The specific signal output means outputs the specific signal at least until a period corresponding to the predetermined value elapses in response to the end of the control of either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode (in the setting confirmation mode). The security signal is continuously output until 1 second has passed from the end of the setting confirmation mode, and the security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds have passed from the end of the setting change mode with the end of the setting change mode. Do)
It is characterized by
According to this, the state of the gaming machine related to the setting can be appropriately notified to the external device.

The game machine of means O2 is
A gaming machine of means O1,
Equipped with initialization means for initializing the game state (step S21TM4050, game control microcomputer 100 for executing RAM clear (step S21TM1410) based on the RAM clear flag being set in step S21TM4150),
The initialization means initializes a game state in accordance with the control of the setting change mode (when controlled to the setting change mode, RAM clear is executed after being controlled to the setting change mode),
The setting means can set a specific value corresponding to a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value after setting the predetermined value (after setting 1 second as a value of the security signal timer in step S21TM4710). (When the RAM clear is executed, 30 seconds can be set as the value of the security signal timer in step S21TM1465),
The specific signal output means outputs a specific signal in response to the end of the control of the setting change mode until the period corresponding to the specific value elapses (from the end of the setting change mode with the end of the setting change mode The security signal is continuously output until 30 seconds have passed)
It is characterized by
According to this, the specific signal is output at least during the period corresponding to the predetermined value regardless of whether the control of the setting change mode is ended or the control of the setting confirmation mode is ended. When the mode is controlled, the specific signal is output for a period longer than the period corresponding to the predetermined value. Therefore, the setting process by the setting unit is made common and different output is made in the setting change mode and the setting confirmation mode It is possible to set the period.

The game machine of means O3 is
A gaming machine of means O1 or means O2,
In the setting change mode, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing a specific operation (detection that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680) for ending the setting change mode In the specific information storage means (a backup area of the RAM 102) for storing the specific information (setting change flag), the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the shift to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode ends. Based on this, the game control microcomputer 100) for clearing the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 is provided,
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored). In this case), the game is stopped and a specific signal is output (the processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 is repeatedly executed until the power is turned off based on the condition for shifting to the setting change mode not being satisfied). Is possible.
According to this, when the power supply is stopped during the control of the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified to the external device when the power supply is restarted.

The game machine of means O4 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means O1 to means O3,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (a game control microcomputer 100 for executing a game control timer interrupt process),
And a production control means (production control CPU 120) for controlling execution of production,
The game control means,
Display means (display monitor 21TM029),
The setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 for executing the processing of step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620),
In the setting change mode, power is not supplied to the gaming machine without performing a specific operation for ending the setting change mode (without detecting an operation of turning off the lock switch 21TM051 in step S21TM4680). Specific information storage means for storing specific information when stopped (in the backup area of the RAM 102, the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the shift to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode is terminated. Based on the game control microcomputer 100) which clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720 based on
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored). In this case, it is possible to execute an error notification on the display means and also to send an error command to the effect control means (step S21TM4190 transmits a set value abnormality error command, and a display monitor on the error display of step S21TM4210). It is possible to display the letter "E" on 21TM029),
In response to the reception of the error command, the effect control unit gives a notification prompting an operation for changing the set value (the image display device 5 is set to "return power on after power off to enter setting change mode". Please display the message "Please transfer")
It is characterized by
According to this, it is possible to appropriately inform the store clerk of the game arcade about the state of the gaming machine and to prompt the operation for changing the set value.

  Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), there has been proposed a gaming machine including a setting changing unit that changes setting values in a plurality of stages based on an external setting changing operation. In the gaming machine as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to appropriately notify the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the setting value. The invention relating to means P1 to means P4 is made in view of the above situation, and a gaming machine that appropriately notifies the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the set value. To provide.

The game machine of means P1 is
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing, etc.) according to a set value (6 steps of different set values 0 to 5 having different ranges for big hit determination random numbers) ,
A setting change mode control means (a game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling the setting change mode capable of changing the set value;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information capable of specifying that the setting change mode has been controlled (the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the shift to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode ends. Based on that, the game control microcomputer 100) which clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720,
The specific information storage means can store the specific information even after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (the value of the setting change flag is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102),
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored). In this case), an error notification means capable of executing error notification (a game control microcomputer 100 for displaying an error in step S21TM4210 when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied) is further provided. .
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately notified.

The game machine of means P2 is
A gaming machine of the means P1,
The setting change mode control means is such that the setting change condition is satisfied (when the power is turned on, the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the clear switch (setting It is possible to control the setting change mode based on the changeover switch) 21TM052 being in an ON state),
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored). In this case, it is possible to control to the setting change mode without executing the error notification based on the fact that the setting change condition is satisfied (at the time of power-on, all of the steps S21TM4120, S21TM4130, and S21TM4140 are performed). Based on the determination of YES, shift to the setting change mode without shifting to the loop processing of step S21TM4200 to step S21TM4220).
It is characterized by
According to this, when the condition for controlling the setting change mode is satisfied, the setting change mode is controlled without executing the error notification, and unnecessary error notification is avoided and the set value is appropriately set. Can prompt change.

The game machine of means P3 is
A gaming machine of means P1 or means P2,
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored). In this case, it is possible to carry out the error notification and put the game in a stopped state (when the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is not satisfied when the power is turned on (one of steps S21TM4120 to S21TM4140). (If NO is determined in), the process proceeds to the loop processing of steps S21TM4200 to S21TM4220 without transitioning to the setting change mode).
It is characterized by
According to this, the progress of the game in the state where the set value is unstable can be restricted, and the appropriate game control can be realized.

The game machine of means P4 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from means P1 to means P3,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game (a game control microcomputer 100 for executing a game control timer interrupt process),
And a production control means (production control CPU 120) for controlling execution of production,
The game control means,
Display means (display monitor 21TM029),
The setting change mode control means (game control microcomputer 100 for executing the processing of step S21TM4530 to step S21TM4620),
And the specific information storage means,
When the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when the power supply to the gaming machine is started (it is determined that the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 when power is restored). In this case, it is possible to execute the error notification on the display means and also to send an error command to the effect control means (a setting value abnormality error command is sent at step S21TM4190, and displayed in the error display at step S21TM4210). It is possible to display the letter "E" on the monitor 21TM029),
In response to the reception of the error command, the effect control unit gives a notification prompting an operation for changing the set value (the image display device 5 is set to "return power on after power off to enter setting change mode". Please display the message "Please transfer")
It is characterized by
According to this, it is possible to appropriately inform the store clerk of the game arcade about the state of the gaming machine and to prompt the operation for changing the set value.

  Further, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), there has been proposed a gaming machine including a setting changing unit that changes setting values in a plurality of stages based on an external setting changing operation. In the gaming machine as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2010-200902 (paragraph 0007), it is necessary to appropriately determine the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the setting value. The invention relating to the means Q1 to the means Q5 is made in view of the above situation, and provides a gaming machine that appropriately determines the state of the gaming machine when the power supply is stopped when changing the set value. To do.

The gaming machine of means Q1
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing control (big hit determination processing in special symbol process processing, etc.) according to a set value (6 steps of different set values 0 to 5 having different ranges for big hit determination random numbers) ,
A setting change mode control means (a game control microcomputer 100 capable of executing steps S21TM4530 to S21TM4620) capable of controlling the setting change mode capable of changing the set value;
Specific information storage means for storing specific information capable of specifying that the setting change mode has been controlled (the setting change flag is set in step S21TM4580 based on the shift to the setting change mode, and the setting change mode ends. Based on that, the game control microcomputer 100) which clears the setting change flag in step S21TM4720,
The specific information storage means can store the specific information even after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (the value of the setting change flag is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102),
The setting change mode control means, when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means when power supply to the gaming machine is started (setting change flag is set in step S21TM4030 at power restoration). When it is determined that it is set), it is controlled to the setting change mode (when the power is turned on, the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the clear switch is set. (Setting switch) Automatically controls the setting change mode regardless of whether or not the condition for shifting to the setting change mode that the 21TM052 is ON is satisfied.)
It is characterized by
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the setting change mode involving the initialization of the gaming state, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately determined.
It should be noted that the gaming machine of the means Q1 initializes the gaming state corresponding to the control of the setting change mode (for example, RAM based on the RAM clear flag being set in step S21TM4050 and step S21TM4150). The game control microcomputer 100 for executing clear (step S21TM1410) may be further provided.

The gaming machine of means Q2 is
A gaming machine of means Q1,
The setting change mode control means is based on the fact that the setting change condition is satisfied when the specific information is not stored in the specific information storage means when power supply to the gaming machine is started. When the setting change mode is controlled (when the setting change flag is not set at power-on (NO in step S21TM4030), the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state and the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state. Yes, and the RAM clear flag is 1 (RAM clear is executed after the setting change mode ends because the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state). When the condition is satisfied, the mode is changed to the setting change mode, and the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means. If it is remembered, control is performed to the setting change mode regardless of whether the setting change condition is satisfied (if the setting change flag is set at power-on (YES in step S21TM4030). ), It automatically controls the setting change mode regardless of whether or not the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode are met).
It is characterized by
According to this, when the power is cut off during the setting change mode control, the setting information is stored in the setting change mode even when the setting change condition is not satisfied, because the specific information is stored when the power is restored. Since it is controlled, workability can be improved.

The gaming machine of means Q3
A gaming machine of means Q1 or means Q2,
The setting change mode control means, when the power supply to the game machine is started, the transition operation (when the setting change flag is not set at power-on (NO in step S21TM4030), the game machine frame 3 Is in the open state, the lock switch 21TM051 is in the ON state, and the RAM clear flag is 1 (the clear switch (setting changeover switch) 21TM052 is in the ON state, so the RAM is cleared after the setting change mode ends. Is executed), the condition for transitioning to the setting change mode is satisfied), and the setting change mode can be controlled based on Specific operation (In step S21TM4680, it was confirmed that the lock switch 21TM051 was turned off. It is possible to terminate the setting change mode based on the)
The specific information storage means stores the specific information when being controlled to the setting change mode (sets a setting change flag at the timing of step S21TM4580 when control of the setting change mode is started), and performs the specific operation. Based on the above, the specific information is erased when the setting change mode ends (the setting change flag is cleared at the timing of step S21TM4720 when the control of the setting change mode ends),
The setting change mode control means, when power supply to the gaming machine is started, when the specific information is stored in the specific information storage means, regardless of whether or not the shift operation is performed, When the setting change mode is controlled (when the setting change flag is set when the power is turned on (YES in step S21TM4030), regardless of whether or not the condition for changing to the setting change mode is satisfied, The setting change mode is automatically controlled), and the setting change mode is ended based on the specific operation (the setting change mode is ended based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in step S21TM4680). Let)
It is characterized by
According to this, the condition for ending the control of the setting change mode can be appropriately determined.

The game machine of means Q4 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from the means Q1 to Q3,
A setting value storage means (setting value storage area of the RAM 102 for storing the setting values) for storing the setting values (six stages of setting values 0 to 5 having different ranges for random numbers for jackpot determination),
It is possible to execute a control (a big hit determination process in a special symbol process process, etc.) according to a set value stored in the set value storage means,
The set value stored in the set value storage means is changed based on the change operation when the setting change mode is controlled (when the setting change switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in step S21TM4610). Change the setting value stored in the setting value storage area),
The setting change mode control means terminates the setting change mode based on a specific operation when the setting change mode is controlled (in step S21TM4680, it is confirmed that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off). Based on the setting change mode),
The set value storage means is changed by the change operation in the setting change mode when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing the specific operation when being controlled in the setting change mode. The set value after the setting is continuously stored (the set value storage area is formed in the backup area of the RAM 102, and when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in the setting change mode, the set value storage area is stored. The set value stored in will be changed, so the set value after being changed by the change operation is retained even if the power is cut off in the setting change mode.)
It is characterized by
According to this, when the power supply is restarted, the set value after being changed by the change operation in the setting change mode before the power outage is stored in the set value storage means, and according to the set value. Since the control is executed, workability can be improved.

The gaming machine of means Q5 is
Any of the gaming machines selected from the means Q1 to Q3,
A setting value storage means (setting value storage area of the RAM 102 for storing the setting values) for storing the setting values (six stages of setting values 0 to 5 having different ranges for random numbers for jackpot determination),
It is possible to execute a control (a big hit determination process in a special symbol process process, etc.) according to a set value stored in the set value storage means,
The setting change mode control means stores the change operation under the control of the setting change mode and the setting value storage area when the setting changeover switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in the setting change mode. Change only the set value stored in the setting information temporary storage area, not the set value stored), and change the set value stored in the set value storage means based on the specific operation after the changing operation. The setting change mode is terminated (the setting value stored in the setting information temporary storage area at that time is stored in the setting value storage area based on the confirmation that the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off in the setting change mode. To confirm it as a valid setting value and end the setting change mode),
The set value storage means performs the change operation in the setting change mode when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped without performing the specific operation when being controlled to the setting change mode. The setting value before being stored is stored (even if the setting switch (clear switch) 21TM052 is operated in the setting change mode, unless the lock switch 21TM051 is turned off, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area itself Is not changed, so if the power is cut off in the setting change mode, the set value before being controlled in the setting change mode is retained.)
It is characterized by
According to this, when the power supply is stopped in the unstable state where the setting change mode is not finished, the change of the set value can be limited.

[Explanation on Characteristic Part 16TM]
Next, the characteristic part 16TM will be described. 9-1 (A1) and (B1) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the hold display and the active display in the present embodiment. The hold display is display information corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol that is not executed, and the active display is display information corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol that is being executed. In the present embodiment, a first hold display area 16TM011 in which the first hold storage number (first hold display 16TM001 of 0 to 4) is displayed is provided in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5. An active display area 16TM013 for displaying the active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is provided in the lower center part of the screen of FIG.

  In addition, when the game state is controlled to a low-probability low base state (normal state), in a special effect area 16TM035 provided below the active display 16TM003 at the lower center of the screen of the image display device 5, a mini-projection described later is provided. Slot 16TM030 is displayed. In this example, since the mini-slot 16TM030 is displayed immediately below the active display 16TM003, the player looks as if the mini-slot 16TM030 is the base of the active display 16TM003. That is, since the minislot 16TM030 is displayed at the position corresponding to the active display 16TM003, the player can easily understand that the minislot 16TM030 executes the effect corresponding to the variable display being executed. You can

  In the present embodiment, the minislot 16TM030 can be displayed regardless of whether or not the variable display of the special symbol is being executed (whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol is being executed), and also regardless of the number of pending storages. Information.

  When the first reserved storage number is not 0, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first reserved display 16TM001 in the first reserved display area 16TM011 as many as the first reserved storage number. That is, the first hold display 16TM001, the start condition (for example, winning the first start winning a prize) is satisfied, but the start condition (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, and is controlled to the big hit game state). Not, and, the second reserved memory number is 0 and the first reserved memory number is not 0) is not established Information corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol (and the variable display of the decorative symbol) Is. When a plurality of first hold displays 16TM001 are displayed in the first hold display region 16TM011, the first hold display 16TM001 is dealt with in the order close to the active display region 16TM013 (from the right as seen by the player). The condition for starting the variable display is satisfied.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the active display 16TM003 in the active display area 16TM013 when the variable display of the decorative pattern is being executed. That is, the active display 16TM003, after the start condition (eg, the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening) is satisfied, the start condition (eg, the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, the big hit game) It is information corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol (and the variable display of the decorative symbol) that the state is not controlled, and the number of reserved memories is not 0).

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol. As shown in FIGS. 9-1 (A1) and (B1), the area in the upper center of the image display device 5 in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed and stopped is displayed from the left, the symbol display area 5L, the symbol display area 5C, The symbol display area 5R.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 (A1) and (B1), the special symbols are displayed in the upper right part of the image display device 5, which are smaller than the decorative symbols, and the special symbols are variably displayed. A symbol showing whether or not the special symbol is displayed is called a small symbol. The variable display of the small symbols can be executed in parallel with the variable display of the special symbols, and the stop display of the small symbols can also be executed in parallel with the stop display of the special symbols. Then, the small symbol corresponding to the first special symbol is variably displayed and stopped, and the area in the upper right part of the screen of the image display device 5, from the left, the small symbol display area 5l, the small symbol display area 5c, the small symbol display area 5r. The small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r have a smaller display area than the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Therefore, the visibility of the small design is lower than the visibility of the decorative design.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 (A1) and (B1), in the present embodiment, in the special effect area 16TM035 of the image display device 5 when the low accurate low base state (normal state) is controlled, the mini slot. 16TM030 is displayed. In the minislot 16TM030, variable display of a plurality of types of minislot symbols is executed. In the first mini-slot variable display described later, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (A2), mini-slots of "replay", "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "7", and "blank" are displayed. The symbols are variably displayed, and in the second mini-slot variable display described later, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B2), the symbol in which the notice character is not displayed (“no display”), and the jackpot expectation degree are displayed. Mini-slot patterns of “CHANCE”, “intense heat”, and “FEVER”, which are symbols composed of suggested notice characters, are variably displayed.

(First mini slot variable display)
As shown in FIG. 9-1 (A1), in the present embodiment, when the low-probability low base state (normal state) is controlled, the variable display of the special symbol (variable display of the decorative symbol, variation of the small symbol) Each time (display) is executed, mini slot design display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 (areas corresponding to each of the three reels in the slot machine) are divided into three areas, "left", "middle", and "right". ), It is possible to execute the first minislot variable display in which the minislot symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertical scrolling display and update display). In the first mini-slot variable display, in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, each mini-slot symbol is displayed in one row (one line). In the following description, when simply referred to as “variable display”, it means a variable display of a special symbol, or a variable display of a decorative symbol or a variable display of a small symbol corresponding to the variable display of a special symbol.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (A2), in each minislot symbol display area of the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 (3 reels), "replay", "bell", "watermelon", A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "cherry", "7", "blank (horizontal linear object (-) in this example)" are variably displayed in a predetermined order.

  Then, when the minislot symbols are stopped in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1, when a combination of symbols called a winning symbol combination is completed, the winning symbol is realized as a winning symbol. The winning combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The winning combination in the present embodiment is a combination including the same symbol and a different symbol. In the case of a combination of different symbols, the winning combination is “miss”.

  In the present embodiment, the combination is achieved when the combination of the same symbols is completed. For example, if a combination of the same symbols [Bell], [Bell], and [Bell] is prepared in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1, the combination of “Bell” is achieved. Similarly, when a combination of the same symbols of [watermelon], [watermelon], and [watermelon] is prepared, the role of “watermelon” is achieved, and when a combination of the same symbols of [cherry], [cherry], and [cherry] is prepared, "Cherry" is realized, and when the combination of the same symbols [7], [7], [7] is prepared, the combination "7" is realized. However, when a combination of the same symbols of [blank], [blank], and [blank] is aligned in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, the winning combination is treated the same as when the winning combination is “out”.

(Second mini-slot variable display)
As shown in FIG. 9-1 (B1), in the present embodiment, after the first minislot variable display is executed (after any of the above-mentioned winning combinations is established), it is not divided into a plurality. In the single mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (area corresponding to one reel), the second mini-slot variable display in which the mini-slot symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) can be executed. is there. In the second minislot variable display, the minislot symbols are displayed in one row (one line) in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B2), in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (1 reel), “not displayed”, “CHANCE”, “extraordinary heat”, and “FEVER” can be distinguished from each other. A plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, the display result of the second mini-slot variable display, that is, the display result of the variable display of the special symbol being executed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol being executed) by the displayed character It is suggested that is a "big hit".

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 (A1) and (B1), the number of times of variable display executed after the game state is controlled to the low accurate low base state (normal state) is counted. A variation display 16TM040 showing the value of the variation counter is displayed in the lower left portion of the screen of the image display device 5. The value indicated by the variation display 16TM040 enables the player to know the number of variation display executed in the normal state. In the example shown in FIGS. 9-1 (A1) and (B1), "125" is displayed as the number-of-variations display 16TM040, and the variation display has already been executed 124 times after the game state shifts to the normal state. It shows a state in which the 125th variation display is currently being executed.

  Here, the number-of-variations display 16TM040 is different from the normal mode (for example, white mode) in the setting mode, which is different from the normal mode (for example, white mode), by executing a second setting suggestive effect described later based on the setting value of the gaming machine. For example, it changes to a purple mode).

  It should be noted that the display mode of the number-of-changes display 16TM040 is different from the normal mode (for example, white mode) to the normal mode and the above setting suggestion mode (for example, purple mode) based on the display result of the variable display performed. A notice effect (for example, referred to as a second expected degree notice effect) for changing to a degree notice manner (for example, a red manner) may be executed. However, in the same variable display, both the second setting suggestion effect and the second expectation notice effect are not executed, and when it is decided to execute the second setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect is displayed in the second change suggestion effect. The expectation notice production is not executed. That is, the second setting suggestion effect is executed with priority over the second expectation notice effect.

  FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing the change effect determination process executed at the time of winning the start prize. CPU120 for production control executes the start winning a prize change production determination process shown in FIG. 9-2 in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161) of the production control process process shown in FIG.

  In the start winning a prize change effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets a set of commands at the time of a starting prize (for example, a symbol designating command and a variation category command) based on the occurrence of the starting prize to the first starting prize hole. , And the first reserved storage number addition designation command) are newly received (step S16TM1000).

  The symbol designating command is an effect control command that indicates whether or not a big hit is included in the winning determination results, and the determination result of the type of big hit. CPU103, based on the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning, determines whether or not it is a jackpot, and determines the jackpot type when it is a jackpot, and designates the determination result Output the specified command. The variation category command is an effect control command that indicates the determination result of the variation pattern among the determination results at the time of winning. The CPU 103 determines whether or not normal reach, super reach or the like is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and outputs a variation category command designating the determination result. To do. Moreover, the 1st reservation storage number addition designation | designated command is a production | generation control command which designates that the 1st reservation storage number increased by one.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 newly stores a set of commands at the time of starting winning (a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a first reserved storage number addition designating command) in the starting winning command storage area. Is determined. If one set of commands at the time of starting winning is not newly received (NO in step S16TM1000), the process ends.

  If a set of commands at the time of starting winning is newly received, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the active display as the final display mode determination table of the active display described later (see FIG. 9-3 (A)). (See step S16TM1010). The final display mode of the active display determined in step S16TM1010 is the final display color of the active display determined at the time of winning the start prize. In the present embodiment, after the active display has changed to the final display color, the notice character may be superimposed and displayed on the active display in response to execution of the expectation notice production described later. That is, there is a possibility that the active display mode may change from the final display mode of the active display determined at the time of winning the start prize, based on the effect determination process at the start of variation.

  FIG. 9-3A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the final display mode determination table for active display. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), in this embodiment, any one of the “normal mode (white mode)”, the “blue mode”, and the “red mode” is selected as the final display mode of the active display 16TM003. It is possible to determine, and a determination value is assigned to each of these aspects.

  As shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), when the determination result at the time of the start winning is “out” (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is “out”), the starting winning is concerned. The final display mode of the active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display based on (new first reserved memory) is 70% in the normal mode (white round display), and 25% in the blue mode (blue mode). It becomes a red form (red circle display) at a rate of 5%.

  On the other hand, when the determination result at the time of winning the start is “big hit” (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is “big hit”), it is based on the starting prize (new first reserved memory) The final display mode of the active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display is 10% in the normal mode, 30% in the blue mode, and 60% in the red mode.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change pattern of the active display, and the presence / absence and the number of executions of the first change effect based on the change pattern determination table of the active display (see FIG. 9-3 (B)). (Step S16TM1020).

  FIG. 9-3 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a table for determining a change pattern of active display. In this embodiment, any of the change patterns 001 to 025 can be determined as the change pattern of the active display, and the determination value is assigned to each of these change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), when the active display at the time of active shift is in the normal mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the active display corresponding to the change display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) has a 70% probability that the change pattern 001 is 70%. The determination values are assigned so that the change pattern 002 is selected with a probability of 25% and the change pattern 003 is selected with a probability of 5%. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) The change pattern of the active display corresponding to the variable display based on the memory) is selected with a probability of 10% for the change pattern 001, with a probability of 30% for the change pattern 002, and with a probability of 60% for the change pattern 003. The judgment value is assigned so that

  In this embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the final display mode of the active display when the start winning occurs, but when the display mode of the active display during active shift is different from the final display mode. Will execute an active change effect that changes the display mode of the active display.

  Here, when the display mode of the active display is changed (when the active change effect is executed) and when the display mode of the active display is not changed (when the active change effect is not executed), the display mode of the active display is changed. It is possible to execute the first change effect that suggests that there is a possibility of changing. There are a success mode and a failure mode in this first change effect, and in the following example, when the first change effect of the success mode is executed, the display mode of the active display is changed to the failure mode. When the first change effect is executed, the display mode of the active display is not changed. The first change effect is an effect in which the character acts on the active display. When the first change effect of the success mode is executed, the character acts on the active display to change the display mode of the active display, and when the first change effect of the failure mode is executed, the character is changed. Does affect the active display, but does not change the display mode of the active display.

  The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 001 is zero. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 002 is one, and the first change effect in the failure mode is executed. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 003 is two, and the first change effect in the failure mode is executed in both cases.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a blue mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of the start winning is “out” (that is, the symbol designation) When the determination result designated by the command is “out”, the change pattern of the active display corresponding to the variable display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) is 30% for the change pattern 011. The change pattern 012 is selected with a probability of 27%, the change pattern 013 is selected with a probability of 23%, the change pattern 014 is selected with a probability of 10%, and the change pattern 015 is selected with a probability of 5%. The determination values are assigned such that the change pattern 016 is selected and the change pattern 016 is selected with a probability of 5%. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) As the change pattern of the active display corresponding to the change display based on the memory, the change pattern 011 is selected with a probability of 5%, the change pattern 012 is selected with a probability of 10%, and the change pattern 013 is selected with a probability of 15%. The determination values are assigned such that the change pattern 014 is selected with a probability of 20%, the change pattern 015 is selected with a probability of 25%, and the change pattern 016 is selected with a probability of 25%.

  At this time, the number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 011 is zero. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 012 is one, and the first change effect in the failure mode is executed. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 013 is two, and the first change effect in the failure mode is executed in both cases. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 014 is one, and the first change effect in the success mode is executed. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 015 is two, and the first change effect in the success mode is executed after the first change effect in the failure mode is executed. The number of times of execution of the first change effect in the change pattern 016 is two, and the first change effect in the failure mode is executed after the first change effect in the success mode is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a red mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of the start winning is “out” (that is, the symbol designation) When the determination result designated by the command is “out”, the change pattern of the active display corresponding to the variable display based on the start winning (new first reserved memory) is 35% in the change pattern 021. The change pattern 022 is selected with a probability of 25%, the change pattern 023 is selected with a probability of 20%, the change pattern 024 is selected with a probability of 10%, and the change pattern 025 is selected with a probability of 10%. Judgment values are assigned so as to be selected. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) The change pattern of the active display corresponding to the change display based on the memory) is selected with a probability of 5%, the change pattern 021 is selected with a probability of 15%, and the change pattern 023 is selected with a probability of 30%. The determination values are assigned such that the change pattern 024 is selected with a probability of 25% and the change pattern 025 is selected with a probability of 25%.

  At this time, the number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 021 is zero. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 022 is one, and the first change effect in the success mode is executed. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 023 is two, and the first change effect in the successful mode is executed in both cases. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 024 is two, and the first change effect in the success mode is executed after the first change effect in the failure mode is executed. The number of times the first change effect is executed in the change pattern 025 is two, and the first change effect in the success mode is executed after the first change effect in the failure mode is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change pattern of the hold display based on the change pattern determination table of the hold display (see (C) to (F) of FIG. 9-4) (step S16TM1030), and the process is performed as it is. finish.

  FIG. 9-4 (C) is for determining the change pattern of the hold display for one hold when the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area is “1”. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a table. In this embodiment, any of the change patterns 101 to 103 can be determined as the change pattern of the hold display, and a determination value is assigned to each of these change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when the active display at the time of active shift is in the normal mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern 101 is 100% as the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the start winning (new first reserved memory). The judgment value is assigned so that the probability is selected. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) For the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on (memorization), the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 101 is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a blue mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) is 100%. The judgment value is assigned so that the probability is selected. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of winning the start is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result specified by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting prize (new first hold) For the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on (memorization), the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 102 is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a red mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on the start winning (new first hold storage) is 100% of the change pattern 103. The judgment value is assigned so that the probability is selected. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of winning the start is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result specified by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting prize (new first hold) For the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on (memorization), the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 103 is selected with a probability of 100%.

  In the description of FIG. 9-4, the active shift means that the first hold display 16TM001 is shifted from the first hold display area 16TM011 to the active display area 16TM013 (as a result, the start winning determination is made. The active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display is displayed).

  In the present embodiment, the display mode is not changed when the first hold display 16TM001 is shifted from the first hold display area 16TM011 to the active display area 16TM013. That is, the display mode of the first hold display 16TM001 immediately before the active shift and the display mode of the active display 16TM003 immediately after the active shift match.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the first hold display 16TM001 is not changed during the active shift, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the display mode of the first hold display 16TM001 is changed during the active shift. You may let me.

  FIG. 9-4 (D) is for determining the change pattern of the hold display for two holds when the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area is “2”. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a table. In this embodiment, any of the change patterns 201 to 206 can be determined as the change pattern of the hold display, and the determination value is assigned to each of these change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), when the active display at the time of active shift is in the normal mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command) When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) is 100%. The judgment value is assigned so that the probability is selected. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) For the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on (memorization), the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 201 is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a blue mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of the start winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) is 40% of the change pattern 202. The determination value is assigned such that the change pattern 203 is selected with a probability and the change pattern 203 is selected with a probability of 60%. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) For the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the change display based on the memory), the determination value is assigned such that the change pattern 202 is selected with a probability of 60% and the change pattern 203 is selected with a probability of 40%. There is.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a red mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) is 10% in the change pattern 204. The determination values are assigned such that the change pattern 205 is selected with a probability of 30% and the change pattern 206 is selected with a probability of 60%. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of winning the start is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result specified by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting prize (new first hold) As the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on the memory), the change pattern 204 is selected with a probability of 60%, the change pattern 205 is selected with a probability of 30%, and the change pattern 206 is selected with a probability of 10%. Judgment values are assigned so as to be selected in.

  FIG. 9-4 (E) is for determining the change pattern of the hold display for three holds when the first hold storage number stored in the first hold storage number storage area is “3”. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a table. In this embodiment, any of the change patterns 301 to 310 can be determined as the change pattern of the hold display, and a determination value is assigned to each of these change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (E), when the active display at the time of active shift is in the normal mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) is 100% of the change pattern 301. The judgment value is assigned so that the probability is selected. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) For the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on (memorization), the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 301 is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (E), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a blue mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command If the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the start winning (new first reserved memory) is 20% for the change pattern 302. The determination values are assigned such that the change pattern 303 is selected with a probability of 20% and the change pattern 304 is selected with a probability of 60%. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) As the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the change display based on the memory, the change pattern 302 is selected with a probability of 40%, the change pattern 303 is selected with a probability of 40%, and the change pattern 304 is selected with a probability of 20%. Judgment values are assigned so as to be selected in.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (E), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a red mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) is 13% in the change pattern 305. The change pattern 306 is selected with a probability of 13%, the change pattern 307 is selected with a probability of 4%, the change pattern 308 is selected with a probability of 20%, and the change pattern 309 is selected with a probability of 20%. The determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 310 is selected and selected with a probability of 30%. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) As the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the change display based on the memory), the change pattern 305 is selected with a probability of 20%, the change pattern 306 is selected with a probability of 20%, and the change pattern 307 is selected with a probability of 30%. , The change pattern 308 is selected with a probability of 13%, the change pattern 309 is selected with a probability of 13%, and the change pattern 310 is selected with a probability of 4%.

  FIG. 9-4 (F) is for determining the change pattern of the reservation display for four reservations when the first reservation storage number stored in the first reservation storage number storage area is “4”. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a table. In this embodiment, any of the change patterns 401 to 415 can be determined as the change pattern of the hold display, and a determination value is assigned to each of these change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (F), when the active display at the time of active shift is in the normal mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command) When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on the start winning (new first hold storage) is 100% of the change pattern 401. The judgment value is assigned so that the probability is selected. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) For the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the variable display based on (memorization), the determination value is assigned so that the change pattern 401 is selected with a probability of 100%.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (F), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a blue mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of the start winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the starting winning (new first reserved memory) is 20% in the change pattern 402. The determination values are assigned such that the change pattern 403 is selected with a probability of 20%, the change pattern 404 is selected with a probability of 20%, and the change pattern 405 is selected with a probability of 40%. . On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of winning the start is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result specified by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting prize (new first hold) As the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the change display based on the memory, the change pattern 402 is selected with a probability of 30%, the change pattern 403 is selected with a probability of 30%, and the change pattern 404 is selected with a probability of 30%. And the determination value is assigned such that the change pattern 405 is selected with a probability of 10%.

  As shown in FIG. 9-4 (F), when the active display at the time of active shift is in a red mode, (1) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is “out” (that is, by the symbol designating command When the designated determination result is “out”, the change pattern of the first reserved display corresponding to the variable display based on the start winning (new first reserved memory) is 3% in the change pattern 406. The change pattern 407 is selected with a probability of 3%, the change pattern 408 is selected with a probability of 3%, the change pattern 409 is selected with a probability of 10%, and the change pattern 410 is selected with a probability of 10%. The change pattern 411 is selected with a probability of 10%, the change pattern 412 is selected with a probability of 15%, the change pattern 413 is selected with a probability of 15%, and the change pattern 4 is selected. 4 is selected at 15% of the time, the determination value is assigned to the change pattern 415 is selected at 16% probability. On the other hand, (2) when the determination result at the time of starting winning is "big hit" (that is, when the determination result designated by the symbol designating command is "big hit"), the starting winning (new first hold) As the change pattern of the first hold display corresponding to the change display based on the memory), the change pattern 406 is selected with a probability of 10%, the change pattern 407 is selected with a probability of 10%, and the change pattern 408 is selected with a probability of 10%. , The change pattern 409 is selected with a probability of 15%, the change pattern 410 is selected with a probability of 15%, the change pattern 411 is selected with a probability of 15%, and the change pattern 412 is selected with a probability of 7%. The change value 413 is selected with a probability of 7%, the change pattern 414 is selected with a probability of 7%, and the change pattern 415 is selected with a probability of 4%. It is allocated.

(Production decision processing at the start of variable display)
The CPU 103, when starting the variable display of the special symbol, the display result designation command for designating the display result, the variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern, and the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction designation Command or second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) to the effect control CPU 120.

  CPU120 for production control, when the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is started, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (first reserved) for designating that the reserved storage number has been subtracted Memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved storage number subtraction designation command), display result designation command for designating the display result (big hit or off, big hit type in case of big hit), and variation time of special symbol and effect contents ( Reach and pseudo-relationship, etc.) variation pattern designating command that designates a set of commands, based on receiving from the game control microcomputer 100, variable display of special symbols is executed, and special symbols It is possible to specify the variation time and effect contents (reach, pseudo-relationship, etc.).

  Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control, when the variable display of the special symbol is finished and the display result is confirmed, based on the fact that the symbol confirmation designation command is received from the microcomputer 100 for game control, the special symbol (first special symbol). It is possible to specify that the variable display of the symbol or the second special symbol is finished and the display result is derived.

  FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process executed at the start of fluctuation. The effect control CPU 120 executes the variation start time effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-5 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of the effect control process process shown in FIG. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the one set of commands that accompany the start of variable display of special symbols, the display result designation of variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols is performed. While setting the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) based on the command and the variation pattern designation command, the decorative pattern based on the specified variation pattern is set. The effect to be executed during the variable display is determined by the variation start effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-5.

  First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a first setting suggestion effect, which will be described later, based on a first setting suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination table (see FIG. 9-6 (G)) (step S16TM2000). .

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the low accurate low base state, the first setting suggestion effect can be executed as an effect that suggests the currently set setting value. This first setting suggesting effect is to display the combination of the same symbols in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the minislot 16TM030 as a combination of the same symbols [bell], [bell], and [bell] in a stopped state. By doing so, it is an effect that the role of "bell" is established. That is, based on the fact that the combination of [Bell], [Bell], and [Bell] minislot symbols is stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1 of the minislot 16TM030, the player sets the set value. Recognize that the first setting suggesting effect for suggesting is executed.

  As shown in the table of FIG. 9-6 (G), a determination value for determining whether or not to execute the first setting suggestive effect is assigned according to the currently set setting value. When the set value is "1", the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the first setting suggestion effect at a rate of 97%, and determines to execute at a rate of 3%. When the setting value is "2", it is determined that the first setting suggestive effect is not executed at a rate of 96%, and is executed at a rate of 4%. When the set value is "3", it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestive effect at a rate of 95%, and to execute at a rate of 5%. When the set value is "4", it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestive effect at a rate of 94%, and to execute at a rate of 6%. When the set value is "5", it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestive effect at a rate of 93%, and to execute at a rate of 7%. When the set value is "6", it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestive effect at a rate of 92%, and to execute at a rate of 8%.

  As shown in FIG. 9-6 (G), the execution ratio of the first setting suggestive effect differs depending on the set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the ratio of the first setting suggestive effect is executed. Become. In the present embodiment, since the variation start time effect determination process is executed every time variable display is executed, whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect is determined for each variable display (step S16TM2000). That is, it is determined whether the winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display described above is [bell] or "off". As a result, the player becomes interested in whether or not the first setting suggestive effect is executed every time the variable display is executed, and the first relative to the number of times the variable display is executed. The number of times the setting suggestion effect is executed (percentage of execution of the first setting suggestion effect) is also of interest. With such a configuration, the player can be made to infer the set value for each variable display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, when it is determined to execute the first setting suggestion effect (YES in step S16TM2010), effect control CPU 120 selects whether or not to execute the anticipation degree notice effect when executing the first setting suggestion effect. The determination is made based on the expected presence / absence determination execution determination table 1 (see (H1) and (H2) in FIG. 9-6) (step S16TM2020). On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestion effect (NO in step S16TM2010), the process proceeds to step S16TM2120 described below.

  FIG. 9-6 (H1) shows a case where it is determined to execute the first setting suggestion effect, and shows the execution ratio of the expectation notice effect when the display result is “out”. The determination value for determining whether or not the expectation notice production is executed is assigned to each of the out-of-range variation patterns in the expectation notice notice execution table 1. When the variation pattern is “out of reach” (variation time is 10 seconds), effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 100%. If the variation pattern is “out of normal reach” (variation time is 30 seconds), it is determined that the expectation notice production is not executed at a rate of 100%. When the variation pattern is “out of super reach” (variation time is 120 seconds), it is determined not to execute the expectation notice production at a rate of 60%, and to execute at a rate of 40%. To do.

  FIG. 9-6 (H2) shows the execution rate of the expectation notice production when the display result is "big hit" when it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion production. The determination value for determining whether or not to execute the expectation notice production is assigned to each of the jackpot variation patterns in the expectation notice production. When the variation pattern is “normal reach jackpot” (variation time is 30 seconds), effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 100%. When the variation pattern is “super reach jackpot” (variation time is 120 seconds), it is determined not to execute the anticipation degree notice effect at a rate of 20%, and to execute at a rate of 80%. To do.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-6 (H1) and (H2), the presence / absence of execution of the expectation notice production is determined based on the variation pattern (variation time). In the present embodiment, when it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the variation pattern (variation time) has a non-reach deviation (10 seconds), a normal reach deviation (30 seconds), or a normal reach jackpot (30 seconds). If the change pattern (variation time) is out of super reach (120 seconds), it is determined that the expectation notice production is not executed at a rate of 100%. It is decided to execute at a rate of 40%, and in the case of a super-reach jackpot (120 seconds), it is decided to execute an expectation notice production at a rate of 80%.

  When a fluctuation pattern with short fluctuation time (non-reach miss (10 seconds), normal reach miss (30 seconds), normal reach jackpot (30 seconds)) is selected, both the first setting suggestive effect and the expectation notice effect Not enough time is secured to execute the production of. Therefore, when the variable display based on the variation pattern having the short variation time is executed, the first setting suggestion effect can be executed, but the expectation notice effect is not executed after the execution of the first setting suggestion effect. There is.

  On the other hand, when a variation pattern with a long variation time (super-reach miss (120 seconds), super-reach jackpot (120 seconds)) is selected, both the first setting suggestion effect and the expectation notice effect are produced. There is enough time to do it. Therefore, it is possible to execute the anticipation degree notice effect after executing the first setting suggestion effect.

  As described above, in this embodiment, whether or not the first setting suggestive effect is executed is determined based on a common table regardless of the variation time, and when the variation time is short, the variation time is long. In either case, the first setting suggesting effect is executed at a common rate. On the other hand, the expectation notice production is executed at a higher rate when the variation time is longer than when the variation time is short. That is, when the variation time of the variable display to be executed is short, when the variation time of the variable display to be executed is longer than [the ratio of the expectation notice performance after the first setting suggestion effect is executed]. The [proportion in which the expectation notice production is executed after the first setting suggestion production is executed] is higher.

  Next, if the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the expectation notice effect (YES in step S16TM2030), the display result of the stop display in the second minislot variable display and the second change. Whether to execute the effect is determined based on the character icon determination table (see FIG. 9-6 (J)) (step S16TM2040). The second change effect is to change the display mode of the active display 16TM003 by superimposing the character icon based on the “character pattern as the display result stopped in the second mini-slot variable display” on the active display 16TM003. It is a production to make. In the present embodiment, the second change effect is executed, except when the display result stopped in the second minislot variable display is the display result of “no display” in which the character pattern is not displayed. Become. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the expectation notice production (NO in step S16TM2030), the process proceeds to step S16TM2060 described later.

  FIG. 9-6 (J) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the character / icon determination table. As shown in FIG. 9-6 (J), in this embodiment, when it is determined to execute the expectation notice production, the character pattern is a minislot as the display result of the second minislot variable display. It is possible to determine "no display", which is the display result that is not displayed in the symbol display area 5LCR1, and any of the character symbols "CHANCE", "intense heat", and "FEVER", and each of these displays. A judgment value is assigned to each result.

  As shown in FIG. 9-6 (J), when the display result of the variable display is “out” (that is, when the display result specified by the display result specification command is “out”), the change is As the display result of the second mini-slot variable display executed in the display, "no display" is selected at a rate of 70%, "CHANCE" is selected at a rate of 25%, and "intense heat" is selected at a rate of 5%. Is selected.

  On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit” (that is, when the display result designated by the display result designation command is “big hit”), the second minislot variable executed in the variable display is performed. As a display result of the display, "no display" is selected at a rate of 22%, "CANCE" is selected at a rate of 35%, "heat" is selected at a rate of 40%, and "superheat" is selected at a rate of 3%. "FEVER" is selected. Therefore, when the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is "FEVER", the occurrence of the big hit is confirmed.

  As shown in FIG. 9-6 (J), regarding the display result of the second mini-slot variable display (variable display on one reel), “no display” <“CHANCE” <“super heat” <“FEVER” The expectation of becoming a big hit is increasing in the order of. Therefore, when any of the character designs of "CHANCE", "intense heat", and "FEVER" is stopped (when the second change effect is executed thereafter), no character design is displayed without stopping. The proportion of jackpots is higher than when the result is “no display” (when the second change effect is not executed thereafter). In addition, since the jackpot expectation also differs depending on the stopped character pattern, the player pays attention to the display result of the second mini-slot variable display.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the active display is changed when the character pattern (any one of “CHANCE”, “heat” and “FEVER”) is stopped as the display result of the second mini-slot variable display. The second change effect is executed. Specifically, in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (1 reel) of the mini-slot 16TM030, when any of the character symbols "CHANCE", "intense heat", and "FEVER" is stopped and displayed, (i) The stop-displayed character pattern moves upward from the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 and acts on the active display 16TM003 displayed in the active display area 16TM013 (see FIG. 9-10 (11)), (ii) The active display 16TM003 and the character icon based on the moved character pattern are superimposed and displayed (see FIG. 9-10 (12)). This character icon is an icon showing the same character as the character pattern which is the display result of the second minislot variable display. That is, the effect in which the character icon showing the same character as the character pattern as the display result is added to the active display 16TM003 is executed as the second change effect. On the other hand, when the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is "no display", the second change effect is not executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the expected combination of the expected degree notice effect, which is used to execute the first setting suggestion effect, in the expected degree notice effect formation table 1 (see FIG. 9-7 (K)). (Step S16TM2050), and the process proceeds to step S16TM2060.

  FIG. 9-7 (K) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the expected winning combination effect winning combination determination table 1. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), in this embodiment, when it is decided to execute the first setting suggestive effect, a winning combination of the expected degree notice effect, more specifically, the expected degree As the winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display executed in the notice production (the same applies hereinafter), "outer", "watermelon", "watermelon (via replay)", "cherry", "cherry (via replay)", It is possible to determine any of "cherry (freeze)", "7 sets", and "7 sets (freeze)", and a determination value is assigned to each of these winning combinations.

  In the present embodiment, when "disappearance" is selected as the winning combination of the expectation notice production, the minislot symbols of the combination including different symbols are stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1. For example, when [Replay] is displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5L1, [Replay] is displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5C1, and [Bell] is stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5R1, the expected advance notice effect is achieved. It will be “out”.

  In the present embodiment, when "watermelon", "cherry", and "7 sets" are selected as the winning combination of the expectation notice production, the mini-slot pattern display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 have the same symbol combination. The slot design is stopped and displayed. For example, when the combination of the same symbols is displayed in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 as a combination of the same symbols [watermelon], [watermelon], and [watermelon] is stopped and displayed, the expected advance notice effect is achieved. Becomes "watermelon".

  In this embodiment, when “watermelon (via replay)” or “cherry (via replay)” is selected as a winning combination of the expectation notice production, the same symbol is displayed in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1. After the combination of [Replay], [Replay], and [Replay] minislot symbols is stopped and displayed, the minislot symbols are re-changed in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, and minislot symbols are displayed. Area 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 as a combination of the same symbol [watermelon], [watermelon], a combination of mini-slot symbols of [watermelon], or a combination of [cherry], [cherry], a mini-slot symbol of [cherry] Stop display.

  In the present embodiment, when "cherry (freeze)" and "7 set (freeze)" are selected as the winning combination of the expectation notice production, the normal mode (in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1) ( After performing variable display of the minislot symbols in a freeze mode different from scroll display or update display from top to bottom), [cherry], [cherry], [cherry] in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 ] The combination of the minislot symbols of [7], [7], and [7] is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the freeze mode in the present embodiment means that the visibility of the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1 and 5R1 is lowered, and the minislot symbol that performs scroll display or update display from the bottom to the top is executed. It is a variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), when the display result to be stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 is “no display” (a symbol in which characters are not displayed) (that is, the second change effect is not executed). In the case), the winning combination in the expectation notice production is “out” at a rate of 100%.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), when the character pattern to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "CHANGE" (that is, the character icon to be superimposed and displayed on the active display in the second change effect is " In the case of “CHANCE”), the winning combination in the expectation notice production is “out” at a rate of 5%, “watermelon” at a rate of 45%, and “watermelon (via replay)” at a rate of 20%. The ratio becomes 20%, “cherry”, 2% becomes “cherry (via replay)”, and 8% becomes “cherry (freeze)”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), when the character pattern to be stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "heat" (that is, the character icon to be superimposed on the active display in the second change effect is In the case of “intense heat”), the winning combination in the expectation notice production is “watermelon” at a rate of 15%, “watermelon (via replay)” at a rate of 10%, and “40%” at a rate of 40%. It becomes "cherry", 10% becomes "cherry (via replay)", and 25% becomes "cherry (freeze)".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), when the character pattern to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "FEVER" (that is, the character icon to be superimposed and displayed on the active display in the second change effect is " In the case of “FEVER”), the winning combination in the expectation notice production is “7 sets” at a rate of 70% and “7 sets (freeze)” at a rate of 30%.

  As shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), when the winning combination is “off”, the stop symbol is “no display” or “CHANCE”, and when the winning symbol is “watermelon” or “cherry”, the stop symbol ( (Character icon) becomes "CHANGE" or "Intense heat", and when the winning combination is "7 sets", the stop symbol (character icon) becomes "FEVER". Also, when the winning combination is "disappeared", "no display" is more likely to be selected than "CHANCE" as the stop symbol, and when the winning symbol is "watermelon", "excited heat" as the stop symbol (character icon) "CHANCE" is more likely to be selected than "CHANCE" as the stop symbol (character icon) when the winning combination is "cherry".

  That is, with regard to the stop symbols of the second mini-slot variable display, the degree of expectation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled increases in the order of "no display" <"CHANCE" <"hot heat" <"FEVER". Regarding the winning combination of the mini-slot variable display, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state is higher in the order of “out” <“watermelon” <“cherry” <“7 sets”. Also, when "7 sets" is selected as the winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display, the stop symbol of the second mini-slot variable display is always "FEVER", so "7 sets" is a big hit. It is a production of. According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the big hit game state can be changed according to the winning combination constituted by a plurality of types of minislot symbols, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (K), the winning combination accompanied by the variable display of the freeze mode is limited to “cherry (freeze)” and “7 set (freeze)”. When "Cherry (Freeze)" is selected as the winning combination, the display result (character icon) is "CHANCE" or "Intense heat", and "7 sets (Freeze)" is selected as the winning combination. Indicates that the notice character (character icon) is “FEVER”. That is, when the mini-slot pattern is variably displayed in the freeze mode, a winning combination of “cherry” or higher (“cherry” or “7 sets”) is determined, so the mini-slot pattern is variably displayed in the normal mode. The expectation of being controlled to the big hit game state is higher than that in the case of performing it. According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the variable display mode of the minislot pattern, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the first setting suggestion effect (NO in step S16TM2010), whether or not to execute the expectation notice effect is selected when the first setting suggestion effect is not executed. It is determined based on the expected degree announcement production execution determination table 2 (see (I1) and (I2) in FIG. 9-6) (step S16TM2120).

  FIG. 9-6 (I1) shows a case where it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestion effect, and shows the execution rate of the expectation notice effect when the display result is “out”. In the determination table 2 for determining whether or not to execute the expectation notice production, determination values for determining whether or not to execute the expectation notice production are assigned to each of the out-of-range variation patterns. When the variation pattern is “out of reach” (variation time is 10 seconds), effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 100%. When the variation pattern is “out of normal reach” (variation time is 30 seconds), it is determined not to execute the expectation notice production at a rate of 80%, and it is determined to be performed at a rate of 20%. . When the variation pattern is “out of super reach” (variation time is 120 seconds), it is determined not to execute the expectation notice production at a rate of 40%, and it is determined to be performed at a rate of 60%. To do.

  FIG. 9-6 (I2) shows the execution rate of the expectation notice production when the display result is “big hit” when it is decided not to execute the first setting suggestion production. The determination value for determining whether or not to execute the expectation notice production is assigned to each of the jackpot variation patterns in the expectation notice notice execution table 2. When the variation pattern is “normal reach jackpot” (variation time is 30 seconds), effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 30%, and executes it at a rate of 70%. Decide to. When the variation pattern is “super reach jackpot” (variation time is 120 seconds), it is determined not to execute the expectation notice production at a rate of 10%, and it is determined to be performed at a rate of 90%. To do.

  Here, in the example of (H1) and (H2) of FIG. 9 in which it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect, when the variation pattern of “normal reach” is selected, the expectation advance notice effect is not executed. In the example of (I1) and (I2) of FIG. 9 in which it is determined (“No execution” is 100%), but the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, the variation pattern of “normal reach” is selected. In this case, it is possible to decide to execute the expectation notice production (“execution” is 20% for “out of normal reach” and 70% for “normal reach jackpot”).

  Further, in the example of (H1) and (H2) in FIG. 9 where it is determined to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the proportion of executing the expectation notice effect when the variation pattern of “super reach” is selected (“ In the example of (I1) and (I2) in FIG. 9 where it was decided not to execute the first setting suggestion effect, rather than 40% for "Super reach hit" and 80% for "Super reach jackpot", When the variation pattern is selected, the ratio of executing the anticipation notice production is higher (60% for "super-reach miss" and 90% for "super-reach jackpot"). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, the expectation notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the first setting suggestion effect is executed. .

  Next, when the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the expectation notice effect (YES in step S16TM2130), the display result of the stop display in the second minislot variable display and the second change. Whether to execute the effect is determined based on the character icon determination table (see FIG. 9-6 (J)) (step S16TM2140). On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the expectation notice production (NO in step S16TM2130), the process proceeds to step S16TM2060 described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 uses the expected degree notice effect formation combination table 2 (see FIG. 9-7 (L)) to determine the expected degree notice effect to be used when the first setting suggestion effect is not executed. (Step S16TM2150) and the process proceeds to step S16TM2060.

  FIG. 9-7 (L) is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the winning combination determination table 2 of the expectation notice production. As shown in FIG. 9-7 (L), in this embodiment, when it is decided not to execute the first setting suggestive effect, a winning combination of the expected degree notice effect, more specifically, the expected degree. As the winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display executed in the notice production (the same applies hereinafter), "outer", "watermelon", "watermelon (via replay)", "cherry", "cherry (via replay)", It is possible to determine any of "cherry (freeze)", "7 sets", and "7 sets (freeze)", and a determination value is assigned to each of these winning combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 9-7 (L), when the display result to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "no display" (a symbol in which characters are not displayed) (that is, the second change effect is not executed). In the case), the winning combination in the expectation notice production is “out” at a rate of 100%.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (L), when the character pattern to be stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "CHANGE" (that is, the character icon to be superimposed and displayed on the active display in the second change effect is " In the case of “CHANCE”), the winning combination in the expectation notice production is “out” at 5%, “watermelon” at 15%, and “watermelon (via replay)” at 50%. Becomes 2%, becomes “cherry”, 18% becomes “cherry (via replay)”, and 10% becomes “cherry (freeze)”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (L), when the character pattern to be stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 is “heat” (that is, the character icon to be superimposed and displayed on the active display in the second change effect is In the case of "intense heat"), the winning combination in the expectation notice production is "watermelon" at a rate of 10%, "watermelon (via replay)" at a rate of 15%, and "at a rate of 10%". It becomes "cherry", 38% becomes "cherry (via replay)", and 27% becomes "cherry (freeze)".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (L), when the character pattern to be stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is "FEVER" (that is, the character icon to be superimposed and displayed on the active display in the second change effect is " In the case of “FEVER”), the winning combination in the expectation notice production is “7 sets” at a rate of 30% and “7 sets (freeze)” at a rate of 70%.

  In the present embodiment, the first mini-slot in the expectation notice production is performed depending on whether it is determined to execute the first setting suggestion effect or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect. The example in which the winning combination of the variable display (that is, the winning combination other than “bell”) is determined based on the different table has been shown, but the invention is not limited to such a form, and the first setting suggesting effect is determined. The winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display (that is, winning combinations other than "bell") in the expectation notice production is common between the case where it is determined and the case where it is determined not to execute the first setting suggestion production. The table may be determined based on the table. That is, the presence / absence of execution of the expectation notice production is determined at different ratios (based on the execution / non-execution determination table of different expectation notice productions) in step S16TM2020 and step S16TM2120, while the common winning combination in step S16TM2050 and step S16TM2150 is determined. The winning combination of the first mini-slot variable display in the expectation notice production may be determined based on the determination table.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the low-probability low base state (normal state), the first in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 every time the variable display is executed. The mini-slot variable display (first time) is executed, and the winning combination is “bell” or “out”. After the first mini-slot variable display (first time) is finished, (i) the first mini-slot variable display (second time) is executed during the variable display (expectation degree notice effect is executed). Case) and (ii) the case where the first mini-slot variable display (second time) is not executed (when the expectation notice production is not executed).

  Here, (i) When the first mini-slot variable display (second time) is executed (when the expectation notice production is executed), the winning combination determined based on the winning combination determination table is realized. After that, the second minislot variable display (first time) is further executed in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1. Then, as a display result of the second mini-slot variable display (first time), (a) a pattern that does not include characters (“no display”), or (b) a character pattern (“CHANCE”, “intense heat”) , "FEVER") stops. (B) When the character pattern (“CHANCE”, “intense heat”, “FEVER”) is stopped, the second change effect in which the character icon based on the character pattern is added to the active display is executed. Become.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the second minislot variable display (first time) is executed, and (a) the pattern that does not include the character (“no display”) is stopped, that is, the second Even when the change effect is not executed, (i) the first mini-slot variable display (second time) is always executed before that, and the winning combination is always “out”. . Not limited to this, when the second mini-slot variable display (first time) is executed and (a) a symbol that does not include a character (“no display”) is stopped (when the second change effect is not executed) In addition, in (i) the first mini-slot variable display (second time) executed before that, there may be a possibility that a winning combination other than "missing" will be realized.

  In addition, when the second minislot variable display (first time) is executed and the symbol (a) that does not include the character (“no display”) is stopped (when the second change effect is not executed), (I) The first minislot variable display (second time) itself may not be executed. That is, after the first mini-slot variable display (first time) in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 (first time), in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (in one-reel system) The second minislot variable display (first time) may be executed.

  In addition, as the display result of the second mini-slot variable display (first time), the (b) character pattern (“CHANCE”, “heat”, “FEVER”) may be stopped. That is, when the second mini-slot variable display (in the one reel system) in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 is executed, the second change effect may be executed after that. When such an effect structure is adopted, the winning combination of (i) the first mini-slot variable display (second time) executed before the second mini-slot variable display (first time) is “out”. It may not be so.

  Next, if the value of the variation counter is 25 × n (n is an integer) [multiple of 25] (YES in step S16TM2060), the effect control CPU 120 executes the second setting suggestion effect described later. Whether or not it is determined based on the second setting suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination table (see FIG. 9-7 (M)) (step S16TM2070), and the processing ends. On the other hand, if the value of the variation counter is not 25 × n (n is an integer) (NO in step S16TM2060), the process ends.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the low accurate low base state, the second setting suggestion effect can be executed as an effect that suggests the currently set setting value. This second setting suggestion effect is a variation number display 16TM040 displayed in the normal mode (white mode in this example) in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and is purple at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is started. It is an effect that changes the mode. Then, when a predetermined period of time elapses after the second setting suggesting effect is started, the second setting suggesting effect is ended, and the variation number display 16TM040 displayed in the purple mode in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed in the normal mode. Return to.

  In FIG. 9-7 (M), a determination value for determining whether or not to execute the second setting suggestive effect is assigned according to the currently set setting value. When the setting value is "1", the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the second setting suggestion effect at a rate of 90%, and determines to execute at a rate of 10%. Further, when the set value is "2", it is determined that the second setting suggestive effect is not executed at a rate of 88%, and is determined to be executed at a rate of 12%. When the set value is "3", it is determined that the second setting suggestive effect is not executed at a rate of 86%, and is executed at a rate of 14%. When the set value is "4", it is determined not to execute the second setting suggestive effect at a rate of 84%, and to execute at a rate of 16%. When the setting value is "5", it is determined not to execute the second setting suggestive effect at a rate of 82%, and to execute at a rate of 18%. Further, when the setting value is "6", it is determined that the second setting suggestive effect is not executed at a rate of 80%, and is executed at a rate of 20%.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the low-probability low-base state, the mini-slot 16TM030 is displayed on the image display device 5 to execute the first setting suggestive effect, the second change effect, and the expectation notice effect. Although the example is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and when the game state is one of a low-probability high base state, a high-probability high base state, or a high-probability low base state, the image display device 5 is mini-displayed. The slot 16TM030 may be displayed to execute any of the first setting suggestion effect, the second change effect, or the expectation notice effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the low-probability / low-base state, the example of displaying the number-of-variations display 16TM040 on the image display device 5 and executing the second setting suggestion effect has been described. Not limited to the form, when the game state is one of a low-probability high base state, a high-probability high base state, or a high-probability low base state, the image display device 5 displays the variation count display 16TM040, You may perform setting suggestion production.

  As shown in FIG. 9-5, after determining whether or not to execute the first setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2000, whether or not to execute the expectation notice announcement effect is determined in step S16TM2020 or step S16TM2120, and further in step S16TM2050 or step S16TM2150. The winning role of the predictive announcement has been decided. When determining the first setting suggestive effect in step S16TM2000, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (G), it is determined whether or not to execute the first setting suggesting effect based on the currently set setting value. In the present embodiment, the first setting suggestive effect can be executed regardless of the variation pattern (variation time).

  Further, when the first setting suggestion effect is executed (YES in step S16TM2010) and the expectation notice effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 9-6 (H1) and (H2), the change pattern (change time). Based on the above, whether or not to execute the expectation notice production is determined. When the variation pattern (variation time) is non-reach (10 seconds), normal reach (30 seconds), or normal reach jackpot (30 seconds), it is determined that 100% of the time will not be executed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern (variation time) is out of super-reach (120 seconds), it is decided to execute the anticipation notice production at a rate of 40%, and in the case of super-reach jackpot (120 seconds). Is determined to "execute the expectation notice effect" at a rate of 80%.

  In this way, the first setting suggestive effect can be executed regardless of the variation pattern (variation time), and regardless of the variation pattern (variation time), the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5 can be displayed. , [Bell], [bell], [bell] minislot symbol combinations can be stopped and displayed. Further, when the variation pattern (variation time) is super reach (120 seconds), the first setting suggestion effect and the expectation notice effect can be executed, and the minislot symbol display areas 5L1 and 5C1 of the image display device 5 can be executed. 5R1, [Bell], [Bell], after the combination display of the mini-slot of [Bell] is stopped and displayed, the same other than [Bell] is displayed in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5. It is possible to stop and display a combination of symbols (for example, [watermelon], [watermelon], [watermelon] or [7], [7], [7], etc.). According to such a configuration, in the mini-slot 16TM030, it is possible to execute the first setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value, and also it is possible to execute the expectation notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the display result will be a "big hit". Next, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 9-6 (G), the player himself / herself counts the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect each time the first setting suggestion effect having a different execution rate according to the set value is executed. , The player himself calculates the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect [the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect = (the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect / the number of fluctuations) × 100], and the calculated first setting suggestion By determining which set value of the execution ratio of the first set suggestion effect for each well-known set value approximates the set execution value, the player can infer the set value.

  Temporarily, the presence / absence of the anticipation notice production is determined before the execution / non-execution of the first setting suggestion production, and the expectation notice production is executed with priority over the first suggestion production. In this case, the execution lottery of the first setting suggestion production itself is not performed or the execution lottery of the first setting suggestion production is won because of the relationship between the determination that the expectation notice production is executed and the variation time. Even if the expectation notice effect is prioritized, the first setting suggestion effect may not be executed. As a result, the degree of deviation between the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect calculated by the player and the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect based on the actual set value becomes large. Then, the importance of the first suggestive setting effect as an element for estimating the set value may be reduced, and the player may not pay attention. In order to solve such a problem, as shown in step S16TM2000 and step S16TM2020 of FIG. A configuration is adopted in which the first setting suggestion effect is executed with priority over the expectation notice effect.

(Specific example of executing change effect and setting suggestion effect)
Next, regarding a specific example in the case where it is determined to execute the first change effect, the second change effect, the first setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect, and the expectation notice announcement effect, FIGS. A description will be given using -10. FIG. 9-8 is a time chart when executing the first change effect, the second change effect, the first setting suggesting effect, the second setting suggesting effect, and the expectation notice announcement effect. -10 shows an example of an effect image displayed on the image display device 5 when the first change effect, the second change effect, the first setting suggestion effect, the second setting suggestion effect, and the expectation notice effect are executed. FIG.

  In the effect examples shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10, in the first start winning determination process (S101A), the CPU 103 displays the variable display corresponding to the starting winning as a “big hit” at the time of the starting winning. This is an example of the case where it is determined (when it is specified by the symbol specifying command). Based on this, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode (final display color) of the active display to be a red mode in step S16TM1010 in the start winning change effect determination process, and changes the active display in step S16TM1020. This is an example of a case where it is determined that the pattern is the change pattern 022, and it is determined that the first change effect in the successful mode is executed.

  Further, when the fluctuation starts, the CPU 103 determines that the display result of the fluctuation display is “big hit” (designated by the display result designation command), and sets the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the fluctuation display to “super reach big hit”. (120 seconds) ”(when specified by the variation pattern command). Then, based on this, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the first setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2000 in the change start effect determination process at the start of fluctuation, and executes the expectation notice effect in step S16TM2020. In step S16TM2040, it is determined that the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is “heat” and the second change effect is executed, and in step S16TM2050, the expectation notice notification effect is performed. This is an example of the case where it is decided to set the winning combination of “cherry (freeze)” and to execute the second setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2070.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), when the gaming state is controlled to the low-probability low-base state, the display of the variable display of the first special symbol executed last time (most recently executed) Based on the result being “out”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variable display is definitely stopped in the symbol display area 5L, the symbol display area 5C, and the symbol display area 5R of the image display device 5. The combination of decorative patterns (“247” in this example) is continuously displayed. Also, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol that was executed last time (most recently executed) was “out”, the small symbol display area 5l, the small symbol display area of the image display device 5 5c, and the small symbol display area 5r, the combination of small symbols (“247” in this example) when the variable display is fixedly stopped is continuously displayed. The effect control CPU 120 displays four first hold displays 16TM001 in the first hold display area 16TM011 of the image display device 5 in response to the first hold storage number being four.

  In the low accurate low base state, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), the number of times the variable display is executed in the period of the low accurate low base state (normal state) is displayed on the image display device 5. The fluctuation number display 16TM040 shown is displayed. In this example, it is assumed that the variation display has been executed 124 times up to the present time after the transition to the low-accuracy low-base state, and as shown in FIG. The screen in the case where the character is displayed in the normal mode (white mode) is shown.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120, based on the fact that the winning combination (display result) of the variable display of the minislot symbol that was executed last time (most recently executed) was “out”, the mini of the image display device 5. In the slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, a combination of minislot symbols (in this example, [replay] [replay] [bell]) when the variable display is fixedly stopped is continuously displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (2), when the CUP 103 starts the variable display of the first special symbol (timing of T1 shown in FIG. 9-8), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to operate. The variable display of decorative symbols is started in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, and the variable display of small symbols is started in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the active display area 16TM013 of the image display device 5 to display the active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display currently being executed, which corresponds to the first number of reserved memories being 3. Then, three first hold displays 16TM001 are displayed in the first hold display area 16TM011 of the image display device 5.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (2), the CPU 120 for effect control, in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, in the state where the variable display of the decorative symbols is continued, The second setting suggestion effect is executed based on the decision to execute the second setting suggestion effect in S16TM2070. In this example, it is assumed that the variation display has been executed 125 times up to the present time after the transition to the low-accuracy low base state, and as shown in FIG. The case where the character is displayed in a purple mode is shown. The player recognizes that the setting suggestion has been made by changing the display mode of the variation count display 16TM040 from the normal mode (white mode) up to that time to the purple mode. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols is continued in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (3), the effect control CPU 120 is in a state where the variable display of the decorative symbol is continued in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 (FIG. 9). (T2 timing shown in -8), based on the fact that it is determined to execute the first setting suggestion effect in step S16TM2000, in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5, in the mini-slot Variable display of symbols (first mini-slot variable display) is started. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols is continued in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (4), the effect control CPU 120 keeps the variable display of the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 (FIG. 9). (Timing T3 shown in -8), the second setting suggestion effect is ended, and the number of fluctuations display 16TM040 (characters such as "125") displayed in the purple mode is returned to the normal mode (white mode). At this time, the variable display of the small symbols is continued in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5, and the minislot symbols are variable in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5. The display is continuing.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (5), the effect control CPU 120 keeps the variable display of the decorative pattern in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 (FIG. 9). -8), it is determined that the change pattern of the active display is changed to the change pattern 022 in step S16TM1020, and it is determined that the first change effect of the success mode is executed. The first change effect of the aspect is executed. In this example, the character 16TM050 has appeared, and an effect of throwing a ball toward the active display 16TM003 is executed. By displaying an image in which the ball thrown by the character 16TM050 hits the active display 16TM003, the player can be expected to change the mode of the active display 16TM003.

  At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5, and in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5. , The variable display of minislot patterns is continued.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (6), the effect control CPU 120 keeps the variable display of the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 (FIG. 9). (T5 timing shown in -8), the display mode of the active display 16TM003 is changed from the normal mode to the red mode (in this example, the white circular display to the red circular shape) in response to the execution of the first change effect of the successful mode. Display). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5. Further, the effect control CPU 120, in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5, a combination of mini-slot symbols when the first setting suggestive effect is executed (in this example, [bell] [ Stop [Bell] [Bell]).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (7), the effect control CPU 120 keeps the variable display of the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 (FIG. 9). (T6 timing shown in -8), based on the fact that it is decided in step S16TM2050 that the winning combination of the expectation notice production is "cherry (freeze)", the expectation notice production is executed, and the image display device is executed. In the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of 5, variable display of the minislot symbols in the freeze mode is started. In this example, when the variable display of the freeze mode is executed, the visibility of the minislot pattern is reduced and visually recognized by displaying the darkened image 16TM100 as the covering image covering the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1. In the difficult state, the variable display (scroll display or update display) of minislot symbols is executed from the bottom to the top. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5.

  In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the visibility of the minislot symbol, by displaying the darkened image 16TM100 that covers the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1, the mini-display having a lower display priority than the darkened image 16TM100 is displayed. Although the slot pattern is difficult to visually recognize, but is slightly visible (that is, the layer transmittance of the darkened image 16TM100 is not 0%), the slot pattern is not limited to such a form, and it is better than the darkened image 16TM100. A minislot pattern having a low display priority (an image that is visible in the back of the dark image 16TM100 when the player has a lower display layer) becomes completely invisible (that is, the layer transmittance of the dark image 16TM100 is 0). %)).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (8), the effect control CPU 120 is in a state where the variable display of the decorative symbols is continued in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 (FIG. 9). The timing of T7 shown in -8), based on the fact that it is decided in step S16TM2050 that the winning combination of the expectation notice production is "cherry (freeze)", the mini-slot symbol display area 5L1 of the image display device 5 is determined. In 5C1 and 5R1, the combination of the minislot symbols (in this example, [cherry] [cherry] [cherry]) when the winning combination is “cherry” is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (9), the effect control CPU 120 sets “7” in the symbol display area 5L and the symbol display area 5R of the image display device 5 at the timing when the reach state in the variation pattern should be established. The decorative pattern is stopped and displayed to reach the reach state, and the letters "REACH !!" are displayed on the upper part of the image display device 5 (timing T8 in FIG. 9-8). At this time, the variable display of the small symbols is continued in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r. That is, the small symbol is stopped in the small symbol display area 5l corresponding to the symbol display area 5L in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the small symbol display area 5r corresponding to the symbol display area 5R in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display is continuously displayed without being displayed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 changes the mode of the minislot 16TM030 from the mode corresponding to the first minislot variable display to the mode corresponding to the second minislot variable display, when the reach state is established. . That is, the area in which the minislot 16TM030 is displayed is changed from the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of 3 reels to the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 of 1 reel. In the 1-reel mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1, it is possible to display any one of a plurality of types of mini-slot symbols (“no display”, “CHANCE”, “intense heat”, “FEVER”) as a display result. When the result is a design including a notice character ("CHANCE", "intense heat", "FEVER"), based on the display result, the icon of the notice character that is the display result is added to the active display. The second change effect is executed. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the variable display of the minislot symbols in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (10), the effect control CPU 120 has determined in step S16TM2040 to set the display result of the second mini-slot variable display to "heat", that is, Based on the fact that the notice character of the expectation notice production has been decided to be "heat", the symbols including the notice character of "heat" are stopped and displayed in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 of the image display device 5. (T9 timing in FIG. 9-8). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (11), the CPU 120 for effect control determines in step S16TM2040 to execute the second change effect (stop displaying the symbol including the notice character). Based on this, the second change effect is executed (timing of T10 in FIG. 9-8). In this example, when the display mode of the active display 16TM003 is changed, the minislot symbol (in this example, the symbol of "exciting heat") stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 is changed from the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1. It moves to the active display area 16TM013, and the effect that acts on the active display 16TM003 is executed. More specifically, by displaying an effect image indicating that the minislot pattern (in this example, the “heat” symbol) that has popped out of the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 has hit the active display 16TM003, It suggests to the player that the mode of the active display 16TM003 changes. At this time, the variable display of the small symbols is continued in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (12), the battle effect is executed according to the variation pattern of the super reach. Here, along with the execution of the battle effect, the image display device 5 displays the teammate character 16TM060 and the enemy character 16TM070 (timing T11 shown in FIG. 9-8). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 continues the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5.

  Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control superimposes and displays the character icon (in this example, the character icon of “hot heat”) based on the minislot pattern stopped and displayed in the minislot pattern display area 5LCR1 on the active display 16TM003. The display mode of the active display 16TM003 is changed. That is, a character icon indicating the same character as the notice character that has become the display result (“intense heat” in this example) is added to the active display 16TM003.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, when the active display 16TM003 corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is displayed in the active display area 16TM013, the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 A combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is "cherry" ([cherry] [cherry] [cherry] in this example) is stopped and displayed (Fig. 9-9 (8)), and subsequently, minislot symbol display In the area 5LCR1, a minislot pattern (“intense heat” in this example) as a notice character of the expectation notice production is stopped and displayed (FIG. 9-10 (10)), and then stopped in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1. The second that adds a character icon indicating the same character as the displayed mini-slot pattern (“intense heat” in this example) to the active display 16TM003 Reduction effect is performed (Fig. 9-10 (11) and (12)).

  According to such a configuration, the display mode of the active display 16TM003 is changed according to the combination of the minislot symbols stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 in which the first setting suggestion effect is executed. Since the two-change effect can be executed, the interest of the setting suggestion effect can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 to 9-10, the first setting suggestion effect is ended before the battle effect executed according to the variation pattern of the super reach is started. I am trying. That is, before the battle effect is executed, in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5, a combination of mini-slot symbols corresponding to the first setting suggestion symbol (in this example, [bell] [ Bell] [Bell]) is hidden. In this way, the first setting suggesting effect that suggests the set value is executed in the first half of the variable display (before the reach state is established), that is, before the display result of the variable display is suggested, so that the first setting is performed. It is possible to raise interest in suggestive production. Also, the latter half of the variable display (after the reach state is established), that is, the stage after the display result of the variable display is suggested (after the battle staging to notify whether the display result is a "big hit" is started). Since the first setting suggestion effect has already ended, the display result of the variable display (the result of the battle effect) can be focused on.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (1), the mini-slot symbol display of the image display device 5 is performed based on the decision not to execute the first setting suggestion effect and not to execute the expectation notice effect. In the areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1, the combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is “off” (in this example, [replay] [replay] [bell]) is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (6), based on the fact that it is decided to execute the first setting suggestion effect, it is established in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the image display device 5. The combination of minislot symbols whose role is "bell" (in this example, [bell] [bell] [bell]) is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (8), based on the fact that it is decided to execute the expectation notice production and the winning combination is decided to be “cherry”, the mini-slot symbol display of the image display device 5 is performed. In the areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1, a combination of minislot symbols whose winning combination is “cherry” (in this example, [cherry] [cherry] [cherry]) is stopped. In this way, since it is possible to stop and display any of a plurality of types of winning combinations in the minislot 16TM030, the minislot 16TM030 is variably displayed in the minislot symbol, and thus the game is played. The interest can be improved.

  Further, as shown in (2) and (3) in FIG. 9-9, the number of fluctuations is displayed in the lower left area of the screen of the image display device 5 different from the special effect area 16TM035 (lower center portion of the screen of the image display device 5). The second setting suggestion effect for changing 16TM040 from the normal mode (white mode) to the purple mode is executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (G), the execution ratio of the first setting suggestive effect is in the range of 3% (setting value 1) to 8% (setting value 6). As shown in 9-7 (M), since the execution ratio of the second setting suggestion effect is in the range of 10% (setting value 1) to 20% (setting value 6), both effects are executed the same number of times. If it is assumed that the second setting suggestion effect is more likely to estimate the setting value than the first setting suggestion effect. Specifically, the execution ratio calculated based on the number of times of execution of the first setting suggestion effect is compared with a predetermined effect execution ratio (3% to 8%) corresponding to each set value (1 to 6). Then, the setting value corresponding to the effect execution ratio closest to the former is estimated as the setting value of the game machine. In addition, the execution ratio calculated based on the number of times of execution of the second setting suggestion effect and the predetermined effect execution ratio (10% to 20%) corresponding to each set value (1 to 6) are compared to determine the former. The set value corresponding to the closest performance execution ratio is estimated as the set value of the game machine. When such an estimation is performed, the set value estimated based on the number of executions of the second setting suggestive effect is more likely than the set value estimated based on the number of executions of the first setting suggestive effect. It is highly likely that it is the set value of the machine (the reliability of the setting suggestion is high). However, in the present embodiment, the execution lottery is performed for each variable display for the first setting suggestive effect, and the execution lottery is performed for each 25 times of variation display for the second setting suggestive effect. The execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect is higher than the execution frequency of the second setting suggestion effect. Therefore, the first setting suggestive effect is executed more times than the second setting suggestive effect within the same variable display count (within the same time), which is useful for estimating the set value. . In this way, by providing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects in which the ratios in which the setting values suggested by the effects are the setting values of the gaming machine are different, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion effects.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, the variable display of the small symbols is executed in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, 5r provided in the upper right part of the screen of the image display device 5. ing. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-9, in the special effect area 16TM035 (the lower center of the screen of the image display device 5), the first setting suggestion effect is executed, and in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5, 2 The setting suggestion effect is being executed. In this way, in the upper part of the screen, the variable display of the small symbols is executed as the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol, whereas in the lower part of the screen, the setting suggestive effect (first setting suggestive effect, second By executing the setting suggestion effect), the visibility of the other effect is not deteriorated by one of the effects.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), as a display mode of the active display based on the determination result at the time of winning the start winning, a plurality of types of display modes (normal mode, blue mode, and red mode ( There is a display color). Then, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (5), with the appearance of the character 16TM050 and the action effect of throwing the ball toward the active display 16TM003 is executed, the display mode of the active display 16TM003 (display The first change effect for changing the color) from the normal mode (white circle display) to the red mode (red circle display) is executed. Further, the second minislot variable display is executed in the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 based on the determination result at the start of fluctuation, and the icon of the character indicated by the character symbol is displayed based on the character symbol which is the display result. The second change effect added to active display 16TM003 is executed. In this way, the first change effect that changes the display color of the active display according to the effect effect executed in the area different from the area in which the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the area in which the first setting suggestion effect is executed ( A special effect when changing the active display by providing a change effect of a plurality of systems, that is, a second change effect that changes the display shape of the active display according to the effect effect based on the notice character displayed in the special effect area 16TM035). Can be further improved.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (11) and (12), when the second change effect is executed, the mini-slot pattern stopped in the mini-slot symbol display area 5LCR1 (in this example, "intense heat") However, the effect of jumping out of the minislot symbol display area 5LCR1 and hitting the active display 16TM003 displayed in the active display area 16TM013 is executed. Specifically, after the effect image showing that the minislot design (in this example, "heat") that jumped out of the minislot design display area 5LCR1 hits the active display 16TM003 is displayed, the minislot design display area A character icon indicating the same character as the character of the minislot pattern stopped at 5LCR1 is added to the active display 16TM003. With such a configuration, the effect executed in the minislot 16TM030 can be associated with the display mode of the active display 16TM003, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-7 (K) and (L), the winning combination of the expectation notice announcement effect (first mini-slot variable display (second time)) in the mini-slot 16TM030 is “miss” or “watermelon”. , “Cherry”, and “7 sets”. Then, in accordance with the determined winning combination, the selection ratio of the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is “no display”, “CHANCE”, “intense heat”, or “FEVER”. Is different. Further, in the present embodiment, when the display result of the second mini-slot variable display is a character pattern of any of "CHANCE", "intense heat", and "FEVER", a mode of the character pattern, This matches the mode of the character icon added to the active display 16TM003. That is, which form of the character icon is added to the active display 16TM003 according to the winning combination of the expectation notice production (first minislot variable display (second time)) executed in the minislot 16TM030. The proportions are different. With such a configuration, the effect executed in the minislot 16TM030 can be associated with the display mode of the active display 16TM003, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Display of aggregated results of winning hands)
In the present embodiment, during the demo display, the "volume adjustment" icon for adjusting the volume during the game, the "light amount adjustment" icon for adjusting the amount of light during the game, low-probability low base state (normal state ), A menu screen including a "mini reel information" icon for confirming the number of times of variable display (the number of times of displaying special symbols) and the number of times each winning combination is won in the mini slot 16TM030 is displayed. On this menu screen, by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, it is possible to select each icon of "volume adjustment", "light amount adjustment", and "mini reel information".

  9-11 are displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 when the "mini reel information" icon is selected by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B while the menu screen is displayed. It is an explanatory view showing an example of mini reel information.

  As shown in FIG. 9-11, the characters “mini reel information” are displayed in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, in the central portion of the screen of the image display device 5, the cumulative number of variable displays (variable display of special symbols) executed in the low accurate low base state (normal state) and the number of winnings of each winning combination in the minislot 16TM030. 16TM200 including mini reel information, a selected tab 16TM210 in which the character "Today" is displayed, and a next selection tab 16TM220 in which the character "Previous day" is displayed. Further, on the right side of the screen of the image display device 5, an operation prompting display 16TM270 is displayed corresponding to the selected tab 16TM210 to prompt the user to operate the stick controller 31A. Further, in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5, an operation prompting display 16TM280 prompting the user to operate the push button 31B is displayed together with the word "return".

  In the mini-reel information 16TM200, the character "revolution speed" is displayed at the top as an item indicating the number of times of variable display, and in response to this, the cumulative total of variable display executed in the low accurate low base state (normal state). The number of times "XXXX times" is displayed. In the second row, the character "bell" is displayed as an item indicating the bell of the winning combination, and in response to this, the cumulative number of times that the winning combination is "bell" in the first mini-slot variable display "AAAAA". And “Bell” win probability “(1 / aaaaa.a)” [= cumulative number of times “Bell” has been established / cumulative number of fluctuation displays executed in the low-probability low base state (normal state)] It is displayed. In the third row, the character "watermelon" is displayed as an item indicating the watermelon of the winning combination, and correspondingly, the cumulative number of times "BBBB" that the winning combination is "watermelon" in the first mini-slot variable display is "BBBB". Times and the winning probability of “Watermelon” “(1 / bbbbb.b)” [= Cumulative number of times “Watermelon” has been established / Cumulative number of fluctuation display executed in low-probability low base state (normal state)] It is displayed. In the fourth row, the character "cherry" is displayed as an item indicating the cherry of the winning combination, and correspondingly, the cumulative number of times that the winning combination is "cherry" in the first mini-slot variable display "CCCC" And “cherry” winning probability “(1 / cccc.c)” [= cumulative number of times “cherry” has been established / cumulative number of variable displays executed in a low-probability low base state (normal state)] It is displayed. In the fifth row, the characters "777" are displayed as an item indicating the 7 combinations of winning combinations, and corresponding to this, the cumulative number of times the winning combinations have become "7 matching" in the first mini-slot variable display. "DDDD times" and the winning probability "(1 / dddd.d)" [= "7 sets"] / the cumulative number of times that "7 sets" have been established / the low-probability low base state (normal state) Is displayed.

  In addition, the cumulative number of times that "7 sets" has been won (DDDD times) is, to the last, a combination of minislot symbols that become "7 sets" in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 of the minislot 16TM030 (in this example, , [7], [7], [7]) have been stopped, and are counted separately from the number of big hits and displayed as an item different from the number of big hits.

  Further, each cumulative number (XXXX times, AAAA times, BBBB times, CCCC times, DDDD times) is displayed with a maximum of 4 digits, and the count is stopped at "9999 times". The denominator of the winning probability is displayed in a maximum of 5 digits including the first decimal place, and the count stops at "1 / 99999.9". For each winning combination, if the number of times of winning is one or more, the probability of winning is displayed, and if the number of times of winning is zero, the probability of winning display is hidden.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 122 of the effect control board 12 stores history information (minimum number of times, etc. described above) related to the mini reel information, and the effect control CPU 120 displays the image of the mini reel information based on the stored history information. It can be displayed on the display device 5. Specifically, the history information for three days of "today", "the day before", and "the day before last" is stored in the backup storage area of the RAM 122, and the history information is retained even during power off.

  With respect to the mini reel information, the mini reel information of “today” is defaulted, and the characters “today” are displayed on the selecting tab 16TM210 and the characters “previous day” are displayed on the next selection tab 16TM220. Further, an operation prompting display 16TM270 for prompting the user to operate the stick controller 31A is displayed on the right side of the screen of the image display device 5. Each time the controller sensor unit detects that the stick controller 31A has been operated while the operation prompting display 16TM270 is displayed, the mini reel information is switched from "previous day" to "previous day", and the selected tab 16TM210 The character is switched from "previous day" to "previous day", and the character of the next selection tab 16TM220 is switched from "previous day" to "today". Then, when the controller sensor unit detects that the stick controller 31A has been operated when the "two days before" mini-reel information is selected, it is switched to the "today" mini-reel information again, and the character of the selected tab 16TM210 is displayed. Is switched to "today", and the character of the next selection tab 16TM220 is switched to "previous day".

  When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the power-on history stored in the backup RAM is referred to. If the date of the previous power-on differs from the date of the current power-on, the history information of "the previous day" is set to " After storing in the storage area corresponding to "Before day" (overwriting history information), store the history information of "Today" in the storage area corresponding to "Previous day" (overwriting history information), and update the data. . As a result, when the power is turned on at the start of business on “Today”, “Previous day” and “Previous day” are displayed based on the updated “Previous day” and “Previous day” history information stored in the backup storage area. It is possible to display the mini reel information of "Sunday".

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation prompting display 16TM280 prompting the user to operate the push button 31B is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 together with the word "return". When the push sensor detects that the push button 31B is operated while the operation prompting display 16TM280 is displayed, the display of the mini reel information ends and the screen returns to the menu screen.

  As shown in FIG. 9-11, when the “mini reel information” icon is selected by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B while the menu screen is displayed, “today”, “ The mini-reel information based on the history information of “previous day” and “two days before last” is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, in the mini-reel information 16TM200, it is the execution probability of the first setting suggestive effect and the winning probability of "bell" "(1 / aaaa.a)" [= "the total number of times" bell "is established / low accurate low base" Cumulative number of fluctuation displays executed in the status (normal status)] is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the player himself / herself counts the number of executions of the first setting suggestive effect, the player himself calculates the execution ratio of the first setting suggestive effect, and calculates the calculated first setting suggestive effect. The setting value can be estimated by determining which of the setting values of the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect for each known setting value the execution ratio approximates. However, when the player himself counts the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect, the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect may be erroneously counted. In the present embodiment, the player can confirm the execution probability (the winning probability of "bell") of the first setting suggestive effect in the mini reel information by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B during the demo display. Since it is possible, even if the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect is mistakenly counted, the accurate execution probability of the first setting suggestion effect can be easily grasped.

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(1) In the above embodiment, the first setting suggesting effect and the second setting suggesting effect are effects that suggest the currently set setting value, but the first setting suggesting effect and the second setting suggesting effect are It can be said that it is an effect that suggests that the setting has been changed. For example, the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect is close to the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect (known execution ratio) corresponding to the setting value 4, and the execution ratio of the second setting suggestion effect is the set value. It is difficult for the player to estimate the actual setting value when the execution ratio (known execution ratio) of the second setting suggestion effect corresponding to 2 is approximated. However, in such a situation, the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect indicated by the mini reel information of "the day before" and "the day before last" is the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect corresponding to the setting value 1 (well known. If it is close to the execution ratio), the player can at least infer that the setting value is highly likely to be changed. That is, it can be inferred that the setting values of "the day before" and "the day before last" are the setting values of 1, and the setting value of "today" is highly likely to have been changed. Can be estimated to be at least the set value 2 or more.

  The setting suggestion effect (first setting suggestion effect, second setting suggestion effect) may be an effect executed at a different rate depending on whether or not the setting value is changed on the day. For example, when the setting value is changed on the current day, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the setting value is not changed on the current day.

  Further, the setting suggestion effect (first setting suggestion effect, second setting suggestion effect) may be an effect executed at a different ratio according to the set value. For example, the effect may be executed at a higher rate when the set value is 3 or more than when the set value is 2 or less. Further, the setting suggestion effect (first setting suggestion effect, second setting suggestion effect) may be an effect in which the effect mode is determined at different rates according to the set value. For example, when the set value is 2 or less, the display color of the setting suggestive effect is determined to be blue at a rate of 70% and red at a rate of 30%, while the set value is 3 or more. Alternatively, the display color of the setting suggestion effect may be determined to be blue at a rate of 30% and red at a rate of 70%.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the degree of expectation that is controlled to the big hit game state differs depending on the winning combination, and the degree of expectation increases in the order of “out” <“watermelon” <“cherry” <“7 sets”. Although an example has been shown, the expectation that a big hit of a particular big hit type may be different depending on the winning combination. For example, the degree of expectation that the jackpot type will be a probability-varying jackpot varies depending on the winning combination, and the expectancy may increase in the order of “out” <“watermelon” <“cherry” <“7 sets”.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example of executing the first mini-slot variable display (first time) in which the winning combination is “out” based on the decision not to execute the first setting suggestive effect Although shown, the present invention is not limited to this, but based on the decision not to execute the first setting suggestion effect, (i) execute the first minislot variable display (first time) in which the winning combination is “out”. In some cases, (ii) the first minislot variable display itself is not executed.

  In the case of adopting such an effect configuration, it is decided that (ii) the first minislot variable display itself is not executed based on the decision not to execute the first setting suggestion effect. When it is decided to execute the expectation notice production, the first mini-slot variable display relating to the expectation notice production is executed, and a winning combination other than "bell" (including "falling edge") is executed as the winning combination. After the establishment, the second mini-slot variable display relating to the expectation notice production is executed. On the other hand, based on the decision not to execute the first setting suggestion effect, (ii) when the first minislot variable display itself is not executed, it is determined that (b) the expectation notice effect is not executed. At times, neither the first minislot variable display nor the second minislot variable display is executed during the variable display.

  (4) In the above embodiment, when the menu screen is displayed during the demo display, the mini-reel information is displayed by selecting the “mini-reel information” icon by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. Although an example in which the execution probability of the first setting suggesting effect is displayed is displayed on the image display device 5 has been shown, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the mini reel information may be displayed during a period other than during the demo display. For example, during the period of the big hit game state including the fanfare period and the ending period, and during the period of the variable display, the icon of "mini reel information" is selected by the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. It may be displayed on the image display device 5 to notify the execution probability of the first setting suggestive effect. It should be noted that the execution probability of the first setting suggestive effect may be notified without requiring any operation. For example, the ending period of the big hit game state, the variable display at which the high base state ends, or the like is advantageous for the player. The execution probability of the first setting suggestive effect may be displayed at the end of such a period.

  (5) In the above embodiment, an example in which the mini reel information is displayed on the image display device 5 has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the mini reel information may be displayed in an area different from that of the image display device 5. Is also good. For example, in a gaming machine equipped with a sub-image display device that displays various effect images different from the image display device 5, the mini-reel information is displayed on the sub-image display device during demo display, big hit game state, or variable display. You may.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the second change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the active display has been described, but the second change effect is not limited to such an aspect, and the second change effect is a hold display. It may be an effect that changes the display mode. For example, by executing the look-ahead notice effect that gives a notice of the display result of the variable display that has not been executed (the change display that is the target of the look-ahead notice) by the display result (character pattern) of the second mini-slot variable display, the second You may perform the 2nd change production which adds the character icon based on the display result of a minislot variable display to the hold display corresponding to the variable display used as the target of the said prefetch notice. As described above, the display result suggested by the second minislot variable display is not limited to the display result of the variable display being executed, and may be the display result of the variable display not being executed. Further, the target of the correspondence information to be changed by the second change effect is not limited to the correspondence information (active display) corresponding to the variable display being executed, but the correspondence information corresponding to the fluctuation display not being executed (hold display). May be

  (7) In the above embodiment, the first mini-slot variable display executed in the mini-slot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1 (3 reels) is performed twice (the first winning combination is “bell” or “off”). However, the first minislot variable display may be executed three or more times. For example, based on the decision to execute the first setting suggestion effect, the first mini-slot variable display is executed twice and the expectation notice effect is determined to be executed. The first mini-slot variable display relating to the notice effect may be performed twice, and the second mini-slot variable display relating to the expectation notice effect may be executed. For example, when the first mini-slot variable display is executed four times in total, the winning combination of the first time is set to “out”, and the winning combination of the second time is set to “bell” (first setting suggesting effect), the third time It is possible to set the fourth winning combination to be "cherry" after setting the winning combination to "watermelon".

  (8) In the above embodiment, an example in which the second mini-slot variable display is executed only once based on the determination to execute the expectation notice production is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The two minislot variable displays may be executed more than once. For example, the display result of the minislot variable display for the first time may be set to "CHANGE", and then the display result of the minislot variable display for the second time may be set to "intense heat". In this way, when the second mini-slot variable display is executed a plurality of times, each display result is determined so that the display result with a low expectation does not come after the display result with a high expectation, The fall of the notice character shall be restricted.

  Further, the second change effect may be executed plural times in response to the second mini-slot variable display being executed plural times. For example, based on the display result of the first mini-slot variable display being "CANCE", the character icon of "CHANCE" is superimposed on the active display, and then the second mini-slot variable display result is displayed. On the basis of the fact that “is intense”, the character icon of “intense heat” may be superimposed and displayed on the active display instead of the character icon of “CHANCE”. In this way, when the second change effect is executed a plurality of times, each display mode is determined so that the display mode with a high degree of expectation does not change to the display mode with a low degree of expectation, and the active display mode is changed. The fall of the display mode is limited.

  (9) In the above embodiment, only the freeze mode is illustrated as the special mode of the variable display of the minislot symbols, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of special modes may be provided. For example, as a special mode, in addition to the freeze mode described above, a mode in which the speed at which the minislot symbol is variably displayed (scrolling speed) is extremely fast or extremely slower than the normal mode may be provided. There may be provided a mode in which the minislot pattern to be expanded is enlarged (for example, 200% of the normal mode). Further, the proportion of the winning combination may be different depending on the type of special mode. For example, in the second special mode (freeze mode) than in the first special mode (mode in which the minislot pattern is enlarged), the winning combination of the variable display of the minislot pattern is “cherry” or “7 sets”. The ratio may be high.

  (10) In the above embodiment, a plurality of variable display patterns (variable display time) of minislot symbols may be provided. For example, as the variable display pattern of the minislot pattern, a variable display pattern having a variable display time of 3.5 seconds and a variable display pattern having a variable display time of 30 seconds may be provided. Then, the winning combination may be determined at different rates according to the variable display pattern of the minislot symbols. For example, in the case where the variable display pattern has a variable display time of 30 seconds, the ratio of the winning combination being “cherry” or “7 sets” is higher than that in the variable display pattern having a variable display time of 3.5 seconds. May be high.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the combination of minislot symbols is stopped and displayed in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1 (the winning combination is established), and the minislot symbol is displayed in a mode corresponding to the winning combination. The effect image may be displayed in the display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1. For example, when "Replay" is established as a winning combination, a blue effect image is displayed, when "Bell" is established as a winning combination, a yellow effect image is displayed, and "Watermelon" is established as a winning combination. , A green effect image is displayed, a red effect image is displayed when "cherry" is established as a winning combination, and a rainbow effect image is displayed when "7 sets" is established as a winning combination. Good.

  (12) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the "7 sets" are stopped and displayed as a winning combination informing that the big hit has been confirmed in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, 5R1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, "BAR complete" may be stopped and displayed as a winning combination for notifying that the big hit is confirmed. The "BAR complete" stop display as a winning combination is to stop and display the combination of [BAR], [BAR], and [BAR] in the minislot symbol display areas 5L1, 5C1, and 5R1. Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which when the "7 match" is established, the probability variation big hit is decided, and when the "BAR match" is established, the normal big hit is decided.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the minislot 16TM030 including the minislot pattern does not depend on whether the variable display of the special symbol is executed (whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed), and Although the example in which the information can be displayed is shown regardless of the number of held storages, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the minislot 16TM030 may be hidden during a predetermined period. For example, the minislot 16TM030 may be hidden while the effect of super reach is being executed.

  (14) In the above embodiment, an example in which the same winning combination (for example, [bell]) is not established multiple times except for “off” in the variable display of one special symbol has been shown. Without being limited to such a form, the same winning combination (for example, [bell]) that is not "off" may be established multiple times during one variation display of the special symbol. If such a configuration is adopted, and if the total number of times that a winning combination (for example, [bell]) is established is included in the cumulative number of times, [how many fluctuation displays among n executed fluctuation displays are displayed. It has become extremely difficult to grasp the most important information for inferring the set value, such as "whether the winning combination [bell] has been achieved", and the importance of the information displayed in the mini reel information 16TM200. It may drop and the player may stop paying attention. In order to solve such a problem, even when the same winning combination (for example, [bell]) is established multiple times during one variable display of the special symbol, the same winning combination is displayed during this variation display. The total number of times is counted, with the number of times of establishment as one. For example, even if the winning combination of "bell" is established three times during the variable display of one special symbol, the number of times that the winning combination of "bell" is established during this variation display is regarded as one, and the mini reel 1 is added to the cumulative number of times the "bell" of the information 16TM200 is won.

  (15) In the above embodiment, an example in which the display mode of the number-of-changes display 16TM040 is changed from the normal mode (white mode) to the setting suggestive mode (for example, purple mode) at a rate corresponding to the set value is shown. With respect to the set value (for example, a set value such as 5, 6 which is particularly advantageous to the player), the setting suggestion mode may be different from the case of other set values. For example, when the set value is in the range of 1 to 4, the display mode of the fluctuation count display 16TM040 is changed from the normal mode (white mode) to the first setting suggestive mode (for example, purple mode) at a rate corresponding to the set value. When the set value is 5 or 6, the display mode of the variation count display 16TM040 is changed from the normal mode (white mode) to the second setting suggestive mode (for example, gold mode) at a rate corresponding to the set value. As to whether or not to set the first setting suggesting mode, as described above, the lottery is performed once every 25 times, while as to whether or not to set the second setting suggesting mode, 50 The lottery may be performed once every other time. Then, when it is determined to be the second setting suggesting mode, the variation number display 16TM040 is displayed as the second setting suggesting mode (for example, the golden mode regardless of whether the first setting suggesting mode is determined. ).

  (16) In the embodiment described above, in the low-probability low-base state (normal state), the execution ratio of the first setting suggestive effect is set to be common regardless of the variation pattern (variation time). Not limited to this, the execution ratio of the first setting suggestive effect may be different depending on the variation pattern (variation time). For example, a variation pattern with a long variation time is better than a variation pattern with a short variation time. The first setting suggestion effect may be executed at a high rate.

  (17) In the above embodiments, the variable display of the minislot symbols is executed in the lower center part of the screen, and the example in which the set value is suggested by the display result is shown. The setting value may be suggested by another effect executed corresponding to the variable display of the symbols. For example, an effect may be performed in which one of a plurality of types of characters appears corresponding to the variable display of the minislot pattern, and the set value may be suggested depending on the type of the appearing character.

  Note that the variable display of the minislot symbols and other effects corresponding to the variable display of the minislot symbols may be executed in an area different from the lower center part of the screen. For example, it may be executed in an area that does not overlap (do not overlap) with the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, which is the right edge or the left edge of the screen, and is a display device different from the image display device 5 (so-called sub display device). It may be executed.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the effect on the hold display and the effect on the active display are the lower center part of the screen (see FIG. 9-10 (11)) or the lower right part (FIG. 9-9 (5)). However, these effects may be performed in different areas. For example, it may be executed in an area that does not overlap (do not overlap) with the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, which is the right edge or the left edge of the screen, and is a display device different from the image display device 5 (so-called sub display device). It may be executed.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the example in which the setting suggestion effect and the expectation notice effect by the variable display of the minislot pattern are executed in the low-probability low base state (normal state) is shown, but not limited to this. It may be executed in the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy low-base state (KT control in which a small hit is more likely than in the normal state).

  In such an effect configuration, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect (the rate at which the winning combination is “bell”) is [(variable display of the decorative pattern (special symbol) executed in the game state in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed). (Number of times), the ratio of the number of times the setting suggestive effect is executed in the game state (the number of times the winning combination is “bell” in the variable display of the minislot symbols), which is the high accurate high base state. If the variable display of the minislot symbol is executed with, the number of times the winning hand becomes “bell” in the variable display of the minislot symbol executed in the high-precision high-base state ÷ (high-precision high-base The display rate of the setting suggestive effect is calculated by the number of times of the variable display of the decorative pattern (special pattern) executed in the state, and the set value is suggested by the calculated value. ) With mini slot When the variable display of the symbols is executed, [(the number of times the winning combination becomes “bell” in the variable display of the minislot symbols executed in the high-accuracy low base state (KT state)) ÷ (high-accuracy low The execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is calculated by the variable display number of the decorative pattern (special pattern) executed in the base state (KT state), and the set value is suggested by the calculated value.

1 ... pachinko game machine 2 ... game board 3 ... game machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... winning ball device 6B ... variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Frame LED
10 General prize hole 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 LED control board 15 Relay board 17 Special variable winning ball device 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start Mouth switch 23 ... 1st count switch 24 ... 2nd count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 41 ... Passage gate 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

Setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Production control means for controlling production,
Display means,
The effect control means can execute the first setting suggestion effect regarding the setting suggestion in a specific display area of the display area of the display means, and the second setting suggestion effect regarding the setting suggestion in the display area of the display means. It can be executed in a predetermined display area of
The gaming machine characterized in that the first setting suggesting effect and the second setting suggesting effect have different execution rates.

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