JP2020068811A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving taste of a game relating to state suggestion.SOLUTION: A common performance that is common in a low-probability high-base state and a high-probability high-base state is executed and, after a display of a result screen included in the common performance in a final variation is started, a trick movement is validated for a valid period. In the valid period, when the trick movement by a player is detected without any promotion notification, a suggestion performance in the final variation is executed on the basis of the trick movement, and it is suggested whether a state in which the common performance has been executed is a probability variable state or not.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-9

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing a game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine that can be controlled to a plurality of types of states and that performs a common effect common to the plurality of types of states regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled (for example, , Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, while the operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button is being executed, when the operation button is operated by the player, the state of control is suggested, and the operation is performed. The performance execution ratio is designed to be different depending on the state during control.

JP, 2010-5141, A

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the player can predict the controlled state to some extent without operating the operation button, using the execution frequency of the operation effect as a clue, which may cause a decline in the entertainment of the game.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game in terms of state suggestion.

(1) A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic part 48F),
State control means (for example, special symbol process processing of FIG. 5 by the CPU 103, FIG. 10-2, for controlling in any of a plurality of types of states having different advantages for the player (eg, non-probability variation state, probability variation state)) )When,
A motion detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A) for detecting a motion of the player (for example, a back motion, a specific motion),
A promotion notification unit (for example, a process of executing the promotion notification by the production control CPU 120) for performing a promotion notification for prompting the player to perform a motion (for example, a specific motion) detected by the motion detection unit;
Regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled, a common effect common to the plurality of types of states is provided for a predetermined period (for example, a control period of a low-precision high base state or a high-precision high base state). A common effect executing means for executing (for example, a process of executing a common effect by the effect control CPU 120),
A suggesting means for suggesting any one of the plurality of types of states (for example, a process for executing the final variation suggestive production in 48FS024 of FIG. 10-4 by the production control CPU 120),
The suggestion unit is a specific period during which the player can specify the end of the common effect within the predetermined period (for example, a period during which a result screen is displayed and a valid period from t2 to t4 in FIG. 10-9). In, the state in the predetermined period is suggested based on the movement of the player (for example, the back movement) detected by the movement detecting means without the promotion notification being given (for example, FIG. 10-4, See Fig. 10-9).

With such a configuration, the presence or absence of the state suggestion changes depending on whether or not the player has performed his / her own preference without being prompted to perform the action, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic part 48F),
Advantageous state control means (for example, the special symbol process processing of FIG. 5 by the CPU 103, see FIG. 10-2) for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state),
A state control means (for example, the CPU 103 shown in FIG. Special symbol process processing, see FIG. 10-2),
A motion detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A) for detecting a motion of the player (for example, a back motion, a specific motion),
A promotion notification unit (for example, a process of executing the promotion notification by the production control CPU 120) for performing a promotion notification for prompting the player to perform a motion (for example, a specific motion) detected by the motion detection unit;
Regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled, a common effect common to the plurality of types of states is provided for a predetermined period (for example, a control period of a low-precision high base state or a high-precision high base state). A common effect executing means for executing (for example, a process of executing a common effect by the effect control CPU 120),
A suggestion means for suggesting any of the plurality of types of states (for example, a process of executing a big hit medium suggestive effect in 48FS083 of FIG. 10-7 by the effect control CPU 120),
In the advantageous state controlled in the predetermined period (for example, the second special view jackpot gaming state), the suggesting unit is a motion of the player (for example, a back motion by the motion detecting unit without the promotion notification). ) Is detected, the state in the predetermined period is suggested (see, for example, FIGS. 10-7 and 10-11).

  With such a configuration, the presence / absence of the state suggestion changes depending on whether or not the player has performed his / her own preference without being prompted to perform the action, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic part 48F),
Advantageous state control means (for example, the special symbol process processing of FIG. 5 by the CPU 103, see FIG. 10-2) for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state),
A state control means (for example, the CPU 103 shown in FIG. Special symbol process processing, see FIG. 10-2),
A motion detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A) for detecting a motion of the player (for example, a back motion, a specific motion),
A promotion notification unit (for example, a process of executing the promotion notification by the production control CPU 120) for performing a promotion notification for prompting the player to perform a motion (for example, a specific motion) detected by the motion detection unit;
Regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled, a common effect common to the plurality of types of states is provided for a predetermined period (for example, a control period of a low-precision high base state or a high-precision high base state). A common effect executing means for executing (for example, a process of executing a common effect by the effect control CPU 120),
Suggestion means for suggesting any of the plurality of types of states (for example, a process for executing the suggestion effect at the time of final change in 48F024 of FIG. 10-4 by the production control CPU 120, a big hit medium suggestion effect in 48FS083 of FIG. 10-7). Processing to be executed)
The suggestion means is
During a specific period in which the player can specify the end of the common effect within the predetermined period (for example, a period during which the result screen is displayed and a valid period from t2 to t4 in FIG. 10-9), the promotion notification Based on the fact that the movement of the player is detected (for example, the back movement) by the movement detection means without performing the above, a first suggestion indicating the state in the predetermined period is made (for example, FIG. 10-4, (See FIG. 10-9),
In the advantageous state controlled in the predetermined period (for example, the second special figure big hit game state), the movement of the player (for example, the back movement) is detected by the movement detection means without the promotion notification being given. Based on the above, the second suggestion that suggests the state in the predetermined period is performed (see, for example, FIGS. 10-7 and 10-11).

  With such a configuration, the presence / absence of the state suggestion changes depending on whether or not the player has performed his / her own preference without being prompted to perform the action, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
When the first suggestion is made, the action of the player detected by the action detecting means (for example, back action), and when the second suggestion is made, the action of the player detected by the action detecting means. The content of the operation (for example, back operation) is common (for example, long pressing of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A).

  With such a configuration, regardless of the situation in which the player makes a state suggestion on the gaming machine, the operation content for state suggestion does not change, so the operation for state suggestion becomes complicated. This can be prevented as much as possible.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
In the first suggestion execution mode (for example, final variation suggestion execution pattern) and the second suggestion execution mode (for example, jackpot medium suggestion execution pattern), some modes (for example, speaker) 8L and 8R audio outputs are different, while other aspects (for example, the lighting color of the panel lamp 48F050) are common (see, for example, FIG. 10-8).

  According to such a configuration, a part of the execution mode of the state suggestion differs depending on the situation when the player makes the state suggestion on the gaming machine, so the state suggestion is appropriately performed according to the situation. be able to.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The suggestion means is
When performing the first suggestion (for example, the final suggestion at the time of final change), the first suggestion unit (for example, the board lamp 48F050) is used while the second suggestion unit (for example, the speakers 8L and 8R) is not used ( For example, see FIGS. 10-8 (A) and 10-9),
When performing the second suggestion (for example, a suggestion during a big hit), a first suggestion portion (for example, a panel lamp 48F050) and a second suggestion portion (for example, the speakers 8L and 8R) are used (for example, FIG. 10-8 ( B), see Figures 10-11).

  According to such a configuration, the number of suggestion units used for the state suggestion varies depending on the situation when the player makes the state suggestion on the gaming machine, and therefore the state suggestion can be appropriately made according to the situation. It can be carried out.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) and (3) to (6) above,
When the control to the advantageous state is determined in the specific period (for example, when the big hit is changed), when the motion of the player (for example, the back motion) is detected by the motion detection unit in the specific period, Advantageous notification means for notifying the control to the advantageous state in a mode different from the mode of execution of the suggestion by the suggesting means (for example, processing by the production control CPU 120 to execute the big hit production at the time of back action in 48FS025 of FIG. 10-4). (See, for example, FIG. 10-10).

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is determined, the player is informed of the control to the advantageous state by performing an operation for suggesting the state, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (7) above,
Further provided is a common effect determination means for determining the type of the common effect according to the selection by the player (for example, a process of determining the common effect based on the selection of the player by the effect control CPU 120).
Among the common effects, the suggestion is made depending on whether the common effect determining unit determines the first common effect (for example, common effect A) and the second common effect (for example, common effect B). Some aspects (for example, audio output of the speakers 8L and 8R) in suggestion by the means are different, while other aspects (for example, lighting color of the panel lamp 48F050) are common (see, for example, FIG. 10-8 (B)). ).

  According to such a configuration, a part of the execution mode of the state suggestion is different according to the type of common effect selected by the player, so that the game is diversified and the interest of the game is improved.

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 a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design 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 front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a game information display part. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every big hit classification in a special symbol display device. It is a figure showing the shift mode of the 1st reservation indicator and the 2nd reservation indicator. It is a figure which shows the aspect for every big hit classification in a round indicator. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is an explanatory view showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hit A), (B) is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern judgment table for big hits (for big hit B, big hit C), (C) FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for small hits. It is an explanatory view showing a variation pattern determination table for loss. (A) is a front view of a display monitor, (B) is a figure which shows the display mode of a display monitor, (C) is explanatory drawing of a display content. It is a time chart which shows the display time of the item displayed on a display monitor. It is explanatory drawing explaining the change of the display content of a display monitor. It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clearing process, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flow chart which shows power failure detection processing. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a display monitor. (A) is a diagram showing a display mode of the display monitor at the time of cold start, and (B) shows a display mode of the display monitor at the time of occurrence of an error in the set value or when the system is restored from the power interruption during the setting change. It is a figure. (A) is a diagram showing a change in the display mode of the special symbol display device, the hold display device, the right-handed lamp, and the round display device during the setting change process, and (B) is a setting value error error, or It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a special symbol display device at the time of returning from the power failure during setting change. It is a figure which shows a part of timer interrupt process for game controls. It is a flow chart which shows the setting value change processing in the characteristic part 10F. 9 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process in the characteristic unit 10F. It is a flow chart which shows the game stop start processing in characteristic part 10F. It is a flow chart which shows the game stop end processing in characteristic part 10F. It is a diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state in the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. It is a flowchart showing a variable display operation related setting process executed by the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. It is a flow chart which shows the variable display inside back action detection processing which the pachinko game machine concerning the characteristic part 48F performs. It is a flowchart showing a variable display specific motion detection process executed by the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. It is a flowchart showing a big hit mid action related setting process executed by the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. It is the flowchart which shows the big hit inside back movement detection processing which the pachinko game machine which relates to the feature section 48F executes. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the execution pattern of suggestive production in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the characteristic part 48F. It is a timing chart showing an example of an effect when the back movement is performed during the 100th time saving / electricity support fluctuation in the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F (during a variation in the loss). It is a timing chart which shows an example of the production | presentation at the time of a back operation (at the time of a big hit change) in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the characteristic part 48F, during 100th time saving and electric support changes. It is the timing chart which shows an example of the production when the back movement is done in the 2nd special figure big hit game state in the pachinko game machine which relates to feature section 48F. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the execution pattern of setting suggestion in the pachinko game machine of the modification which concerns on the characteristic part 48F.

[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 is provided. 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 fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative 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. In addition, 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 variable.

  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". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 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, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). 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.

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

  The number of variable displays that are 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 is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first pending storage number is displayed by, and the second pending display unit 25B displays the second pending storage number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

  The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game balls enter the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

  The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second starting winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening door is a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

  The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, winning at the starting openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as 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 2
0 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 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 symbol game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. The universal figure game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

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

  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 ball 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 lamp 9 for game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, 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 gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball striking device. ) Is provided with a hit ball supply plate (upper plate). 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 tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. 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 action (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game 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 universal figure game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the universal figure game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary 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, the 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 first start winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

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

  In the 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, the "big hit symbol" is reached and the big hit symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing symbol".

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

  In the big hit game state, the player can get 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.

  In addition, the "big hit" is set to the big hit type. 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, time saving state, probability change state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. 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.

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

After the jackpot gaming state is over, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure changing time (period during which the special figure is changed) is executed as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of being "Public hit" in the figure game is improved compared to 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 time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. 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.

  The time saving state and the probability changing state continue 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. The condition that the ending condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut, time 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 time saving state, a probability change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized (for example, when the system is reset). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

  A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state is over, 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 cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to be "small hit".

  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 (effects of notifying the progress of the game or exciting 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, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. It may be performed by turning on / off, or by the operation of the movable body 32.

As effects to be executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. 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 (a 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 design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination described later, the decorative design which is not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect that continues.

  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, the proportion of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) that is a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of 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 design on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the pattern 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 jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are displayed together and stopped, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation 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") 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 the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” 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 ”etc.) 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 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 drawing 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 does not become the reach mode, but as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach-miss".) May be stopped and displayed (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 pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss") (Also referred to as) fixed decoration pattern may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern becomes “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 that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching 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 can be 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 performance, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect showing 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 production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, in some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the form similar to the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following game state the high-precision state) big hitting game By executing a common effect depending on 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, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision 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 production control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp 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 general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a 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 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on after entering is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control command (command for specifying (notifying) the progress 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), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later). )), The status of the game (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening of big winning opening, occurrence of winning, number of held storages, gaming state), command for specifying occurrence of error, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is 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 unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the 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) and a CGROM (Character G).
It is provided with an enerator 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 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal according to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting / extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The 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 lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

  It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 updatable counts the numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing 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 taking in production control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp 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 lamp 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 process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on 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 the flag, counter, and buffer 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.

  When 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When 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 or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time 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.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored 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 the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. 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 in the process of recovery 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. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can regularly 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 to execute the predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are performed via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, 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, start information (starting) Data such as the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change) are 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 special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, whereby the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized. See below).

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the execution and suspension management of the general figure game, This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The execution of the general figure game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the general figure reservation display unit 25C is turned on to display the number of general figure reservations.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, the process when the power interruption occurs, the process for paying out the prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set 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.

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

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the holding information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of holding memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information. In addition, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. Is transmitted to.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" when the big hit type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

  When making various determinations based on random number values, 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 referenced. 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 fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (such as presence or absence of reach), and the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol It includes the process of measuring. 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 special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

  The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, the stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes the process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", the game state is updated when the time cut state or the probability variation state is controlled and the cut-out is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the jackpot opening state based on that the display result is "jackpot" Has been. 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 times of execution of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening preprocessing is completed.

  The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state 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 special figure process flag is updated to "6", The processing during the big hit opening ends.

  The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the big winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the big hit game state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. Then, when the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit end processing, waiting processing 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, and the probability change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

  The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included is included. When the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during opening of the small hitting ends.

  The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small 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 special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing is ended.

(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 setting etc. of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, 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 occurs in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs 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 disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable 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 reception 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. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the 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 effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control commands 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 in 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, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the production control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, the processing for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

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

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like specifying 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 on 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 variable display of the decorative design (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, 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 result of the determination is set. After that, 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 ends. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative design in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative design.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 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 pattern 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 pattern 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. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating 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 the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting content. . Further, in the small hitting production effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hitting finish effect. The value is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

  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 hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the 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 midfield effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid production processing, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the content of the production in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production control in the big hit gaming state based on the set content. 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 termination of 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 process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, 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 payout 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 a score 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 description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by 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 becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

  The program and data for realizing 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 removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Furthermore, 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 is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is “100%” or less than “100%”.

[Explanation regarding the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, problems may occur from the following viewpoints. BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a set value changing function, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902, the fact that the setting state is set is informed only on the liquid crystal screen, so that it is not possible to appropriately inform the setting state. There was a problem. A gaming machine according to the invention 207SG which solves such a problem is proposed below. Further, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that it is not possible to appropriately leave the occurrence of a predetermined error in the setting state. A gaming machine according to the invention 208SG that solves such a problem is proposed below. Further, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine provided with an information display means capable of displaying predetermined information regarding a given gaming value, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent No. 6209653. However, when the information display means described in Japanese Patent No. 6209653 is applied to the pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, a display unit and information display means for confirming the set value are provided. There is a problem in that the cost of the gaming machine cannot be reduced if these are individually provided. A gaming machine according to the invention 209SG which solves such a problem is proposed below. In the following, the features of the gaming machines according to the invention 207SG, the invention 208SG, and the invention 209SG will be represented as a characteristic portion 207SG. The characteristic unit 207SG is applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above.

  FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-7, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 207SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a gaming board (gauge that constitutes a gaming board surface. Board 2 and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 207SG003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, in the gaming machine frame 207SG003, a glass door frame 207SG003a having a glass window is provided between a door open position that opens the front surface of the gaming machine frame 207SG003 and a door closed position that closes the front surface of the gaming machine frame 207SG003. The glass door frame 207SG003a is rotatably provided so that the game area can be opened and closed. When the glass door frame 207SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

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

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

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

  In addition, the general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 207SG002L, and in the right game area 207SG002R from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 207SG002R, the passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, the general A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. In other words, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can be won at the first start winning hole formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R is variable. The second start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 can be won and the passage gate 41 can be passed.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot enter the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot enter the first starting winning opening. Has become.

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

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

  Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is closed. By using the game machine frame 207SG003 to open, it becomes possible to operate. Further, since the lock switch 207SG051 needs to operate a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like in a game arcade, only a store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 207SG051. The lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch that can execute an ON / OFF switching operation, which will be described later, with a setting key. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but they may be combined with one key.

Further, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is arranged on the front surface of the board case 207SG201 when the main board 11 is viewed. The main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in a state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is not opened. Therefore, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 in the state where the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened. It is the front when visually recognized, 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.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A capable of performing variable display of 1 special map, second special symbol display device 207SG004B capable of performing variable display of second special symbol, first hold display capable of displaying first reserved memory number 207SG025A, a second holding display 207SG025B capable of displaying the second number of reserved storages, a normal symbol display 207SG020 capable of executing a variable display of the ordinary symbols, a general figure holding display 207SG025C capable of displaying the number of ordinary figure holdings, Round display 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds of the big hit game (big hit type) during the big hit game, high base state (time saving state) and big hit Right hitting lamp 207SG132 that lights up in a gaming state where a game ball such as a game state is launched toward the right gaming area 207SG002R, a probability variation lamp 207SG133 that lights up in the probability variation state, and a time saving lamp 207SG134 that lights up in a high base state (time reduction state). A game information display unit 207SG200 arranged collectively is provided.

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

  In the case where the variable display result in the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is a variable display result with two types of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derivation display is possible. In addition, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is a variable display with two types of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Results and derivation display are possible.

  In the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A is different from the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, although the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed are all different. At least a part of the jackpot pattern which can be derived and displayed and the jackpot pattern which can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 207SG004B may be overlapped.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5, each of the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B has LEDs of four segments arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, if the number of hold memories is one, only the LED at the left end is turned on, and the second from the left whenever the number of hold memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left are sequentially turned on. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LEDs in the pending display corresponding to the variable display are moved in a predetermined shift direction (characteristics of the present embodiment) in response to the reduction (consumption) of the pending storage. In part 207SG, the light goes out toward the left).

  In the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending storage and the second special figure pending storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending storage is preferentially executed. It is like this. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for example, when there is one first special figure reservation memory and two second special figure reservation memories (only the LED at the left end of the first reservation indicator 207SG025A). Is lit and the left two LEDs of the second hold indicator 207SG25B are lit), the second special figure hold memory is set to 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. Then, the variable display based on the first special figure reservation storage is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the round indicator 207SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot type in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types, that is, a jackpot A that is a 5 round jackpot, a jackpot B that is a 10 round jackpot, and a jackpot C that is a 15 round jackpot are provided. However, which of the segments configuring the round display unit 207SG131 is lit differs depending on the type of jackpot.

  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, and the game effect lamp 9. And LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED.

  In addition, on the effect control board 12 in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 operable between the respective origin positions and the effect positions during variable display and the like, The origin detection sensor 207SG331 capable of detecting that the first movable body 207SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 207SG321, and the second movable body 207SG322 is located at the origin position of the second movable body 207SG322. The origin detection sensor 207SG332 that can detect the presence of the sensor is connected.

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

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

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), for example, a determination result indicating whether the variable display result is “miss”, “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) ) Or different EXT data depending on the determination result (big hit type determination result) which one of a plurality of types is used for the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”.

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

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

  The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) specification command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is possible to identify which error (abnormality) has occurred on the production control board 12 side. Therefore, the occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by the error notification processing described later.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") that designates the display of an effect image showing the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening open notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening, which notifies that it is a period during which the special winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result, for example, by setting the EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the EXT data to be set may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the special winning opening opening notification command and the big winning opening opening notification command, different EXT data is set according to the number of times the round is executed in the big hit game state or the small hit game state (for example, "1" to "15"). To be done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designation command which notifies that the 1st starting condition for executing the special drawing game which uses the 1st special drawing in 1st special design indicator 207SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start winning combination designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Although the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which each of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-9, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of these random number values is used. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8-10, regarding the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the super reach variation patterns of super reach α and super reach β are used. Is set shorter than. Further, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach β is executed In this case, the special figure change time is set longer than the change pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

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

  Note that, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these variation patterns are classified into variation pattern types such as non-reach type, normal reach type, and super reach type. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern, only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is determined without determining these types. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random value for fluctuation pattern type determination is provided, and these fluctuations After determining the type of the variation pattern from the random number for determining the pattern type, the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type It may be determined the variation pattern to be executed from down.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-10, the form in which the variation content (effect content) is determined in advance for each variation pattern is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the normal reach loss variation pattern PA2-1, when the set value that is set is 1, it is a variation pattern that causes the normal reach loss, and when the set value is 2, pseudo continuous production is performed. If the set value that is set is 3 as the variation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach loss, the pseudo continuous effect is executed 3 times and the variation pattern that becomes super reach loss may be set.

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

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that forms a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display of a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table for storing a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), the display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), and FIG. -11 (C) display result determination table (set value 3), FIG. 8-12 (A) display result determination table (set value 4), FIG. 8-12 (B) display result determination table ( Setting value 5), display result determination table (setting value 6) shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), jackpot type determination table (for first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), FIG. 8-13 ( B) big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in, big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit variation pattern determination table, loss variation pattern determination table, public figure display result determination table (not shown), universal figure Change pattern determination Buru is included (not shown) and the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment is configured so that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the jackpot (ball-out rate) is changed. . The set value is made up of 6 stages from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is 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 highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. In other words, the set value is the largest value of 6, which is the most unfavorable value to the amusement hall side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous value to the amusement hall side. Become.

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

As shown in FIG. 8-11 (A) to FIG. 8-11 (C) and FIG. 8-12 (A) to FIG. 8-12 (C), in each display result determination table, the game state is a probable change state ( In the (high accuracy state), more determination values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of the "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, and setting is Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the setting value is 5, 1/200 when the setting value is 6), the special map display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability of being determined becomes high (in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2, and 1/180 when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the setting value is 4, setting If it is 5 1/120, 1/100 in the case of setting value of 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled as compared to the normal state and the time saving state. So that
The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether to control the jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, in each display result determination table, the determination value is assigned so that the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “small hit” and controlled to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state and the set value. Has been. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A) to FIG. 8-11 (C) and FIG. 8-12 (A) to FIG. 8-12 (C), regardless of the game state and the set value, The probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result being "small hit" is set to 1/200. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and the small hit game state is controlled is the same probability regardless of the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as the “small hit” as the special figure display result may be different according to the set value.

  Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special map display result being "big hit" is the highest. The lower the value of the set value, the larger the value of the set value is assigned the judgment value so that the probability of being determined to control the big hit game state as "big hit" is set (big hit probability: set value 6> set value). 5> set value 4> set value 3> set value 2> set value 1).

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of MR1 is shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIG. 8-12. If any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit shown in (A) to FIG. 8-12 (C) is matched, it is determined that the special design is a big hit (big hit A to big hit C). Also, MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C). Then, it is decided to make a small hit for the special symbol. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and 8-12 (A) to 8-12 (C) is a probability (ratio) of being a big hit and a small hit. Indicates the probability (rate) of Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, to determine whether to control the big hit gaming state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B stop symbols in It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, determining whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit gaming state, stop in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

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

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

8-13 (A) and 8-13 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-13 (A) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when doing. In addition, FIG. 8-13 (B) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a case table.

  The jackpot type determination table is, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is one of jackpot A to jackpot C, based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. Is a table that is referenced to determine

  Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 8-14. In the feature portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also called an uncertain variation big hit) that only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state and the low accuracy high base state shifts, and a big hit game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and a big hit B and a big hit C (also referred to as a probable variation big hit) are set so as to shift to the high-precision high-base state.

  The big hit game state by "big hit A" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by "B" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the big hit game state by "big hit C" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player.

  The time saving control executed after the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment), or a special number of times of the predetermined number of times. Before the figure game is executed, the jackpot game state is entered and the game ends.

  On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time saving control executed after the big hit game state of the big hit B or the big hit C are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit game state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurs again is big hit B or big hit C, high-precision control and time saving control are executed again after the big hit game state ends, so the big hit game state continues without going through the normal state. It occurs in the so-called condominium state.

  In addition, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, an example in which three types of big hit types A to C are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit types are 2 types. You may provide less than four types or four or more types.

As shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), if the setting value is "1", the determination value range of MR2 is from 0 to 299. , 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, 100 to 249 are assigned to the jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is "2", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 229 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 200 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “3”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 209 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “4”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 189 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 190 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 169 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 170 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the setting value is "6", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of the MR2. , 150 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C.

  In this way, when the big hit occurs in the special drawing game of the first special symbol, only the time saving control is executed after the big hitting game is finished. Among the big hit B and the big hit C for which both the probability change control and the probability change control are executed, the proportions for determining the big hit C become lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when the variation special figure is the first special symbol, the highest payout rate is the case where the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the setting values are 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the order of 1, the lower the ball output rate.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), when the setting value is “1”, the determination value range of MR2 is 0 to 299. Of these, 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A, 100 to 199 are assigned to the big hit B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. Further, when the set value is "2", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 179 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. , 180 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is "3", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 159 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of the MR2. , 160 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is "4", 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A, and 100 to 139 are assigned to the jackpot B, out of the determination value range 0 to 299 of MR2. , 140 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. When the set value is “5”, 0 to 99 are assigned to the jackpot A and 100 to 119 are assigned to the jackpot B in the range of the MR2 determination values of 0 to 299. , 120 to 299 are assigned to the jackpot C. Further, when the set value is "6", 0 to 99 are assigned to the big hit A and 100 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of the MR2. (The jackpot B is not assigned a judgment value).

  In this way, when a big hit occurs in the special drawing game of the second special symbol, only the time saving control is executed after the big hitting game is finished. Among the big hit B and the big hit C for which both the probability change control and the probability change control are executed, the proportions for determining the big hit C become lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, if the variation special symbol is the second special symbol, the payout rate is highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the set value is 5, 4, 3, 2, The smaller the order of 1, the lower the payout rate.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation special figure is the second special figure and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the big hit type is determined as big hit B. The example that does not do, that is, that the jackpot type determination rate is different depending on the set value, it means that one of the jackpot type is not determined (determination rate is 0%). Although included, even when the variation special map is the second special map and the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, there may be provided a case of determining the big hit type as big hit B. ..

In this way, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the big hit type when the variable display result is a big hit is different according to the set value that is set, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. It has become.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the big hit type is determined by using the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is It may be determined using MR1 which is a random number value for determining the special figure display result.

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it is to the player (the jackpot probability is increased, and the jackpot C as the jackpot type is easily determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, while the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game itself does not change, but the present invention is not limited to this. The game playability is not limited to this, and may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, when the set value set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is a game property of looping at a rate of 65% (so-called probability variation loop type), When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the probability of jackpot in the normal state is 1/200, the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. While the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is controlled to a probable state on the basis of passing, the game property (so-called V that the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special map). If the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time saving control). Special variable ball A predetermined switch provided in the sphere device 7 may be a game of (so-called one two-kind mixed type) which controls the jackpot gaming state based on passing. Further, if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and A setting may be provided in which the small hit probability is high while the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4 to 6). .

  Further, in this way, when changing the game characteristic according to the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above example, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as an effect switch (every time a game ball passes a predetermined area). It is used as a switch for executing a predetermined effect), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (a game state is changed to a probable state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch for controlling the jackpot gaming state).

  Further, the ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, and the fluctuation pattern is selected from among the plurality of types described above according to the pre-determined result. It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for the big hit used when it is predetermined that the variation display result is "big hit", and the variation display result is "small hit" The jackpot variation pattern determination table that is used when it is determined in advance and the variation pattern determination table for loss that is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “miss” are prepared in advance. ing.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8-15 (A), in the big hit variation pattern judgment table (for big hit A), when the setting value is “1”, one of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 is set. Up to 400 are assigned to the normal reach jackpot variation pattern (PB1-1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern (PB1-2), and 851 to 997 are super reach. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the β big hit. When the set value is “2”, 1 to 380 of the range of the judgment value of MR3 of 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 381 to 835. Are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-2) of the super-reach α big hit, and 836 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super-reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is "3", 1 to 360 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 361 to 820. Are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-2) of the super-reach α big hit, and 821 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super-reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is “4”, 1 to 340 of the range of MR3 determination values of 1 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 341 to 805. Are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 806 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is "5", 1 to 320 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 321 to 790. Are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit, and 791 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 300 of the range of judgment values of MR3 of 1 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 301 to 775. Are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 776 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3).

As shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), in the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hit B and big hit C), when the set value is “1”, the judgment value range of MR3 is from 1 to 997. , 1 to 200 are assigned to the variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 551 to 997 are assigned. Change pattern of super reach β jackpot (
It is assigned to PB1-3). Further, when the set value is "2", 1 to 180 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 181 to 510 are assigned. It is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 511 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3). Further, when the set value is "3", of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3, 1 to 160 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 161 to 470 are set. It is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 471 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is "4", 1 to 140 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 141 to 430 are assigned. It is assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 431 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3). When the set value is “5”, 1 to 120 of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 121 to 390 are set. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-2) of super-reach α jackpot, and 391 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super-reach β jackpot (PB1-3). Further, when the set value is "6", 1 to 100 of the range of judgment values of MR3 of 1 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 101 to 350 are set. The variation patterns (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit are assigned, and the variation patterns 351 to 997 are assigned to the variation patterns of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3).

  In this way, when the big hit A is won in the special drawing game, the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit is the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit. And the set values become lower in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Further, when the big hit B or the big hit C is won in the special drawing game, the rate of determining the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit determines the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit. It is higher than the ratio and lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the determination value is “big hit B” or “big hit C”, the super-reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “big hit A”. In this case, since the super-reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the variation pattern of the super-reach β is executed, the player may be “big hit B” or “big hit C”. You can increase your expectations.

  Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is a determination value for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1) within the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), in the small hit variation pattern determination table, even if the set value is any of 1 to 6, the determination value range of MR3 is 0 to 997. Of these, 0 to 997 are assigned to the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Although only the PC 1-1 is provided as the variation pattern for the small hit in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns are provided as the variation pattern for the small hit, With the set values 1 to 6, the variation pattern of small hits may be determined from a plurality of variation patterns at different rates.

In addition, the variation pattern determination table for loss, the variation pattern determination table A for loss, which is used when the number of pending storage is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to time saving control, and the low base Loss variation pattern determination table B used when the total pending storage number is 2 to 4 in the state, and loss variation used when the total pending storage number is 5 to 8 in the low base state A pattern determination table C and a variation pattern determination table for loss used when the game state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the variation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening (PA1-1), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), the super reach A predetermined random number value is assigned as the determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β-miss in the range of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), in the variation pattern determination table A for loss (for one or less low-base medium total pending storage number), when the setting value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 is Of the range 1 to 997, 1 to 450 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal-reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the setting value is “2”, 1 to 430 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1) out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 431 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is “3”, out of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3, 1 to 410 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 411 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the setting value is “4”, 1 to 390 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1) in the determination value range 1 to 997 of MR3, and 391 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the setting value is “5”, 1 to 370 of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 371 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 350 of the range of judgment values of MR3 of 1 to 997 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-1), and 351 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super-reach that correspond to a total pending storage number of 2 to 4 are stored. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern of α-miss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super-reach β-loss (PA2-3) within a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), in the variation pattern determination table B for loss (for the number of low-base medium total pending storage numbers 2 to 4), when the setting value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 In the range 1 to 997 of 1 to 500, 1 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 are assigned to the change pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the change pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the setting value is “2”, 1 to 480 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2) out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 481 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the set value is “3”, 1 to 460 of the judgment value range 0 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 461 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is "4", 1 to 440 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 441 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "5", 1 to 420 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 421 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the setting value is “6”, 1 to 400 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2) out of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997, and 401 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, a shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total pending storage number of 5 to 8, a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and a super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern of α-miss (PA2-2) and the variation pattern of super-reach β-loss (PA2-3) within a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. ing.

As shown in FIG. 8-16 (C), in the variation pattern determination table C for loss (for 5 or more low base medium total pending storage numbers), when the set value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 is In the range 1 to 997, 1 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach-loss variation pattern (PA2-1). Up to 900 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach β loss (PA2-3). Further, when the set value is “2”, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3) in the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 531 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is “3”, 1 to 510 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3) in the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 511 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “4”, 1 to 490 out of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 491 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). Further, when the setting value is “5”, 1 to 470 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 471 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 450 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-3), and 451 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

  Also, in the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of the super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of the super-reach β loss, which is a range of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), in the variation pattern determination table for loss D (for high base), when the setting value is “1”, among the determination value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3, 1 to 550 are assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are super reach α. The variation pattern of the loss (PA2-2) is assigned, and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β loss (PA2-3). When the setting value is “2”, 1 to 530 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4) in the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 531 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the setting value is “3”, 1 to 510 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4) out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3, and 511 to 700 are assigned. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

When the set value is "4", 1 to 49 out of the range 1 to 997 of the judgment value of MR3
0 is assigned to the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-4), 491 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is the super reach α loss. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of superreach β loss (PA2-3). When the set value is "5", 1 to 470 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 471 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is “6”, 1 to 450 of the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4), and 451 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 are the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3).

  As described above, when the variation pattern determination tables for loss A to D are used, the rate of determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is higher than the rate of determining the super reach variation pattern, and the rate of determining the normal reach variation pattern. Are set to be lower in the order of set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. When using the variation pattern determination tables for loss A to D, the variation patterns of the super reach α loss are 701 to 900 of the determination values, and the super reach β loss of 901 to 997 are the determination values regardless of the variation pattern determination table. If the variation display results are lost, that is, the variation patterns are assigned to each variation pattern, the variation patterns of the super reach are determined by a common determination rate regardless of the set value. It is possible to prevent the production effect from being deteriorated due to the fact that the variable display due to is not executed.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach α loss and the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach β loss are completely the same between the set values as the variation pattern for loss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the determination rate of the variation pattern of these super-reach α loss and the determination rate of the variation pattern of super-reach β loss is between each set value. May differ by a slight difference (for example, about 1%).

  In the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same regardless of the set value that has been set, but is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is the same regardless of the set value that is set. Alternatively, only the determination rate of the variation pattern of either non-reach or normal reach may be the same.

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

Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach α loss and the variation pattern of the super reach β loss are irrespective of the set value that is set. Although an example is shown in which both the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values being set, the present invention is not limited to this, and is set even when the variable display result is a big hit. Regardless of the set value that is set, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot may be the same regardless of the set value that is set.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination rate of the variation pattern of non-reach or normal reach is different depending on the set value that has been set. Depending on the set value that has been set, there may be one or more undetermined variation patterns of the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. That is, if the determination rate of the variation pattern differs depending on the set value, one of the variation patterns is not determined (the determination rate is 0%), or the specific variation pattern is 100%. It is also included to determine by the ratio of.

  It should be noted that the variation time of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the non-reach loss variation of the variation pattern (PA1-2). The variation time of the pattern (PA1-3) is shorter (see FIGS. 8-10). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach-miss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, and the pending storages are easily digested, and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, by making a start winning, it becomes difficult to generate a useless start winning that is not held, and when the number of holding memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without a long shortening of the fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not performed because the time for the variable display is lengthened.

  Further, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-16 (A) to 8-16 (C), fluctuations are made by using different fluctuation pattern determination tables for loss according to the total number of pending storages. Although the form for determining the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pending storages in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the first The number of special symbols pending storage, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the variation pattern may be determined by using a different variation pattern determination table for loss depending on the number of pending storage numbers of the second special symbol).

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table for each loss of the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment, even if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any value of 1 to 6, the variation pattern of the super reach loss. The ranges of the random number values assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) are the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability differ depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the rate at which the variable display is actually executed in the variation pattern of the super reach loss (variation pattern of the super reach loss) The appearance rate) varies depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the variation display is performed in different variation patterns of the super reach loss according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The present invention is not limited to this, and considering the jackpot probability and the loss probability for each set value, the variable display shows the variation of the super reach loss at the same rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be executed in a pattern.

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

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

  The 1st special figure reservation storage section, the game ball passes (enters) the 1st starting winning a prize mouth which the winning a prize ball device 6A forms, the starting winning a prize (the 1st starting winning a prize) occurs, but the special drawing which is not started yet Hold data of the game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 207SG004A) is stored. As an example, the 1st special figure reservation storage section associates with the reservation number in the winning order (detection order of the game ball) to the first start winning port, and establishes the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the above, the CPU 103 extracts the variable display result determination random value MR1 extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like, the big hit type determination random value MR2, the variation pattern determination random value MR3 and the like as the pending data, It is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The pending data thus stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display result ), It becomes the hold information that enables the determination of whether or not a big hit will occur.

  The second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred, but has not been started yet. The pending data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number into the second starting winning opening (detection order of gaming balls) with the holding number, and establishes the second starting condition in passing (entry) of the gaming ball. Based on the above, the CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for the variable display result determination, the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination, and the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like, as pending data, It is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display result ), It becomes the hold information that enables the determination as to whether or not a big hit will occur.

  It should be noted that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize hole and the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize hole. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning due to this may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, start port data indicating which of the first start winning port and the second start winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

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

  The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), the display monitor 207SG029 includes a first display unit 207SG029A, a second display unit 207SG029B, a third display unit 207SG029C, and a fourth display unit 207SG029D. Each of the first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments that draw a letter "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display unit 207SG029A to the fifth display unit 207SG29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

  The display control of the display monitor 207SG029 in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the non-test target area in the entire area of the ROM 101 or the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

  On the display monitor 207SG029, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (B) and 8-17 (C), the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability low-base state) for every out 6000 balls in the full gaming state. Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), base 1 that is a base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for each first out 6000 balls in all game states, and in all game states Base 2 which is the base value calculated in the second out-of-6000 ball normal state (low-probability low base state), and the third out-of-6,000-ball normal state in every gaming state (low-probability low base state) It is possible to display the base value 3 which is the base value calculated in. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 in percentage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored 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. Then, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored (started by hot start) in the state before the power failure, and transmits a command for restoration including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

  Further, in 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). When the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) or the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

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

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

  In addition, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 transmits a command at the time of restoration including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12, assuming that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by cold start (207SGSa022). Then, the cold start notification timer corresponding to the period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set (207SGSa023), and as shown in FIG. Notification of cold start is started by starting blinking (207SGSa024).

  After the execution of 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by -1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026). When the cold start notification timer has not timed out (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGGSa026 is repeatedly executed, and when the cold start notification timer has timed out (207SGSa026; Y), all segments in the display monitor 207SG029. Ends blinking (207SGSa027), and proceeds to 207SGSa028.

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked over the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least some of the segments forming the display monitor 207SG029 may be turned on.

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

  Further, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 tells the effect control board 12 that the abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value error), or that the power is restored from the power interruption during the setting change described later. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormal setting value is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, the error notification execution waiting timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution waiting timer by -1 (207SGSa033), and determines whether or not the error notification execution waiting timer has timed out (207SGSa034). If the error notification execution waiting timer has not timed out (207SGSa034; N), the processes of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 are repeatedly executed. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B included in the display monitor 207SG029 are used as notifications (error notifications) of occurrence of a set value error and recovery from power interruption during setting change (error notification). , “E.” is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

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

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the display monitor 207SG029, the first when the abnormal set value is set, or when the power is restored during the change of the set value. Since the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are executed to notify the occurrence of an error, a clerk at the amusement hall or the like generates an error from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and sets the set value. It is possible to recognize that the power was cut off during the change. In addition, since the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from the power interruption during the change of the set value can be recognized by the gaming machine management device, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Has become.

  In the game control main processing of the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or while the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. Although the mode in which the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed after the flag is cleared is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing is performed. When it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 207SGSa021, but when the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (2 7SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

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

  If the specified address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the flow proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the Address is designated and the process proceeds to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). When the designated address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clearing process ends.

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

  That is, the RAM clearing process in the characteristic unit 207SG of this embodiment is a process of clearing the data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing "00H" in the address excluding the set value.

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

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, the form in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is set in the game control microcomputer. By storing in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of calculation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing and reading the RAM clear flare in the RAM 102 is omitted, The processing load of the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved more than when the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to prevent the information (data) from being overwritten.

  FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing the setting value change processing (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the setting value change process, the CPU 103 first starts the lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa051), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. The 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B start blinking (207SGSa052, see FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 as a mode (a mode that is neither the big hit A, the big hit B nor the big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6) according to the setting value changing process. Is turned on (207SGSa052a).

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

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

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

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). When the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is not operated (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065, and when the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062; Y), the address F001 in the RAM 102 is changed based on the operation of the setting changeover switch 207SG052. The contents are updated (207SGSa063).

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

  Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether a temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). Address F in RAM 102
If the provisional set value is not stored in 001 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and if the provisional set value is stored in the RAM 102 at address F001 (207SGSa069; Y), further stored in the address F000 in RAM102. It is determined whether or not the value of the stored setting value is different from the value of the temporary setting value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070).

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

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

  FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart showing the set value confirmation processing (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main processing. In the setting value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first starts the lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (207SGSa101), and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold indicator. The blinking of the 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B is started (207SGSa102, see FIG. 8-27 (A)). Further, the CPU 103 selects only one of the segments forming the round display 207SG131 as a mode (a mode that is neither the big hit A, the big hit B nor the big hit C shown in FIG. 8-6) according to the set value confirmation process. Is turned on (207SGSa103).

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the process of 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the setting value on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are also displayed. All the segments that make up are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold indicator 207SG025B, and the lighting of the segments configuring the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa115), and ends the setting value confirmation processing.

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

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, at the start of the setting value changing process or the setting value confirming process, among the segments configuring the round display 207SG131, as a mode corresponding to the setting value changing process or the setting value confirming process. Although the mode in which only one LED is turned on is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting patterns of the segments that make up the round display 207SG131 are jackpot A and jackpot shown in FIG. 8-6. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as it is a mode that does not correspond to either B or big hit C.

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), at the start of the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing, a mode corresponding to the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing is executed. As an example, an example is shown in which the segments that make up the round display 207SG131 are lit in the same manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments that make up the round display 207SG131 can change the set value. The lights may be turned on in different manners at the start of the processing and the start of the set value confirmation processing.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is opened with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 open. By turning on the clear switch and the clear switch, the setting value changing process is executed.

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

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

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

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

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value confirmation process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes ready for a game.

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the power failure detection process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the set value change process and the set value confirmation process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power supply cutoff signal from the power supply board (not shown) indicating that the power supply voltage has dropped below a predetermined value (207SGS081). If the power-off signal is not input (207SGS081; N), the process is terminated, and if the power-off signal is input (207SGS081; Y), the backup data including the setting value information stored in the RAM 122 is specified. Then (207SGS082), the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS083). Then, after creating the check data used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS084), the process shifts to a loop process in which neither process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off.

  In the game control timer interrupt processing in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-28, the CPU 103 executes the same power failure detection processing (207SGS200) as the above-described 207SGSa057 and 207SGSa108. After that, S21 to S27 (see FIG. 4) are executed.

The invention 207SG has been described above by exemplifying the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to Invention 207SG,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
A setting means capable of setting any of the plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as the setting value) (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22); ,
With game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the setting value set by the setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing),
Equipped with
Controlled by the game control means, at least an information display unit including a variable display unit (eg, first special symbol display device 207SG004A and second special symbol display device 207SG004B) capable of performing variable display (eg, game information display Part 207SG200),
When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the opening sensor 207SG090 are each ON), the setting value of the setting means is changed. The process moves to a setting state in which the setting can be performed (for example, the state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22),
When it is in the setting state, a display capable of recognizing the setting state is displayed on the information display unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process). If it is, the part that lights up all the segments that make up the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B)
According to this feature, since it is informed that the setting state is set in the information display unit where the variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is notified, it is possible to perform a suitable notification.

Further, the invention 208SG has been described by exemplifying the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to Invention 208SG,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
A setting means capable of setting any of the plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as the setting value) (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22); ,
With game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the setting value set by the setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing),
Equipped with
Controlled by the game control means, at least an information display unit including a variable display unit (eg, first special symbol display device 207SG004A and second special symbol display device 207SG004B) capable of performing variable display (eg, game information display Part 207SG200),
When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the clear switch, the lock switch 207SG051, and the opening sensor 207SG090 are each ON), the setting value of the setting means is changed. The process moves to a setting state in which the setting can be performed (for example, the state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22),
When the specific condition is satisfied but a predetermined error occurs, a display capable of specifying that the predetermined error has occurred is displayed in the variable display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (B)). In the case where an error more than the set value occurs, all segments composing the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B blink.)
According to this feature, in the variable display area in which the variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is executed, the display notifies that a predetermined error has occurred even if a specific condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify that the predetermined condition has been satisfied but the predetermined error has occurred.

Further, the invention 209SG has been described by exemplifying the characteristic portion 207SG. That is, the gaming machine according to Invention 209SG,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a gaming medium and capable of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A setting means capable of setting any of the plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6 as the setting value) (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process shown in FIG. 8-22); ,
With game control means capable of executing control relating to the advantageous state based on the setting value set by the setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing),
A game value giving means for giving a game value based on a game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, a game ball wins a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a general winning opening 10, a large winning opening, etc. The part where the prize balls are paid out by doing),
It has a plurality of display units (for example, the first display unit 207SG029A to the fourth display unit 207SG029D), and the predetermined information (for example, shown in FIG. 8-17 (C)) related to the game value given by the game value giving means. An information display means (for example, display monitor 207SG029) capable of displaying a value),
Equipped with
The information display means can display setting value information capable of specifying the setting value set by the setting means when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25, a pachinko game). When the lock switch 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON and the clear switch is OFF when the machine 1 is started, the set value can be displayed in the set value confirmation state),
The number of the display units used differs depending on whether the predetermined information is displayed or the setting value information is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25, the base value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029). When displayed, the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D are used. When the set value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029, the fourth display unit (A part where only 207SG029D is used)
According to this feature, since the setting value information is also displayed on the information display means capable of displaying the predetermined information regarding the game value, it is not necessary to separately provide the displaying means for displaying the setting value information. The cost of the game machine can be reduced.

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

  For example, in the characteristic unit 207SG of the embodiment, the game information display unit 207SG200, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold display 207SG025A, the second hold display 207SG025B, ordinary The embodiment is constituted by the symbol display 207SG020, the universal figure hold display 207SG025C, the round display 207SG131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the probability variation lamp 207SG133, and the time saving lamp 207SG134, but the present invention is not limited to this. The game information display unit 207SG200 need only include the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B.

  In the characteristic unit 207SG of the above-described embodiment, the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process (setting value changing state) and the setting value checking process is being executed (setting value checking state). The 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B have been illustrated as being in the same mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 is executing the setting value changing process. There may be a case where the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit or blinked in different modes depending on whether or not the set value confirmation process is being executed. By doing this, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a set value change state or a set value confirmation state depending on whether the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are lit or blinking. You can easily tell if there is.

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-mentioned embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, by turning on all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, The display mode (lighting mode) of the 1 special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B and the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derives and displays the variable display result. Although different forms have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, the display mode of the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state (lighting Aspect) is the first special symbol display device 207S 004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is different from the display mode in the case of deriving and displaying the variable display result, among all the segments configuring the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B It is not necessary to turn on some of the segments.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, all the segments and the round display 207SG131 that constitute the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are configured. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state, one segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is lit, the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is blinking, the first holding display 207SG025A and the second holding display 207SG025B are formed. All segmentes The flashing, not executed, or may be executed only partially.

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state, only one of the segments configuring the round display 207SG131 is turned on, but the present invention is not limited to this. Is not limited to this, and if the combination does not correspond to the jackpot type shown in FIG. 8-6, the number of lit segments of the round indicator 207SG131 in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state is plural. It may be.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the notification of the setting value abnormality error is executed using the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be individually provided with an error notification LED, and the LED may be turned on or blinked to notify that the set value error has occurred.

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

Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the above-described embodiment, when the change of the set value or the confirmation of the set value is completed during the execution of the first movable body initialization processing or the second movable body initialization processing, the first movable body Depending on whether or not the initialization processing is being executed, that is, whether or not the confirmation operation of the first movable body 207SG321 has already been completed, a new first movable body initialization processing or a second movable body initialization processing is executed. Although the mode for deciding whether or not to execute is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute a new first movable body initialization process or second movable body initialization process, It may be determined according to the operation distance of each movable body, the remaining period required for the confirmation operation of each movable body, and the like.

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserved display device 207SG025A, the second reserved display device 207SG025B, which constitutes the game information display portion 207SG200, The round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. are set differently from those in the game to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state. Is not limited to this, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserved display device 207SG025A, the second reserved display device 207SG025B, the round display that constitutes the game information display unit 207SG200 vessel 07SG0131, etc. right-handed lamp 207SG132, may have a structure in which pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in the notification if during the game that the setting value is changed status and settings confirmation state (lit or flashing).

  Further, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserved display device 207SG025A, the second reserved display device 207SG025B, which constitutes the game information display portion 207SG200, The round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, etc. are set differently from those in the game to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state. Is not limited to this, and the "mode different from that during game" may include different blinking periods, brightness, different emission colors of each segment, and the like.

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

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the embodiment, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first reserved display device 207SG025A, the second reserved display device 207SG025B, which constitutes the game information display portion 207SG200, The round display 207SG131 and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 are lit or blinked to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not the one, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold indicator 207SG025B, Lau De indicator 207SG131, may be provided with written description of the lighting or blinking of the right-handed light 207SG132 is executed at a predetermined position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (e.g., the vicinity of the gaming information display unit 207SG200). By doing this, a clerk of the game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the first special symbol display device 207SG004A, the second special symbol display device 207SG004B, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, the second hold It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of lighting or blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right hitting lamp 207SG132 as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the game control main processing of the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or while the setting value is being changed in 207SGSa021. Although the mode in which the RAM clear processing (207SGSa009) is executed after the flag is cleared is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing is performed. When it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 207SGSa021, but when the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (2 7SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

[Explanation on Characteristic Section 10F]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, problems may occur from the following viewpoints. Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation and that can execute control of an advantageous state advantageous to a player based on the set setting value. there were. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in the setting confirmation processing for confirming the set value, it is possible to shift to the next processing only when all the main processing being executed is completed (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902). reference). However, in the case of the gaming machine as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, when it is desired to confirm the settings immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processes being executed are completed, and the setting confirmation work is appropriately executed. I couldn't. The gaming machines according to the invention 10F, the invention 11F, the invention 12F, and the invention 13F that solve such problems are proposed below. In the following, the characteristics of the gaming machine according to Invention 10F, Invention 11F, Invention 12F, and Invention 13F will be represented as a characteristic unit 10F. The characteristic unit 10F is characterized in that a game stop start process and a game stop end process are added to the above-described set value change process and set value confirmation process. The characteristic unit 10F can be applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above together with the characteristic unit 207SG.

  FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing a setting value changing process in the characteristic unit 10F. In FIG. 9A, the same processing as that in FIG. In the process of FIG. 8-20, the RAM clear process is executed in the process of 207SGa009 before the setting change process (207SGa013b) is executed. Therefore, at the stage of the setting change process (207SGa013b), no information about the game remains in the storage area. However, the RAM clear processing (207SGa009) may be executed when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (207SGSa014; Y). As a result, the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. In the characteristic unit 10F, description will be made on the premise that the RAM clear process is executed after the setting change process. In the setting value change processing, the CPU 103 first executes the game stop start processing (10FS001). Details of the game stop start processing will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. After the game stop start processing, lighting of all the segments that make up the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa051). Then, the same processing as the processing shown in FIG. 8-22 is executed.

  In addition, the CPU 103 executes the game stop ending process after executing the process of clearing the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) (10FS002). Details of the game stop ending process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. After the game stop ending process, the display of the set value (or the provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa067). Then, the same processing as the processing shown in FIG. 8-22 is executed.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process in the characteristic unit 10F. In FIG. 9-2, the same processing as that in FIG. In the set value confirmation process, the CPU 103 first executes a game stop start process (10FS001).
. Details of the game stop start processing will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. This game stop start process is the same process as the game stop start process of FIG. 9-1. After the game stop start processing, the lighting of all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B is started (207SGSa101). Thereafter, the same processing as the processing shown in FIG. 8-23 is executed.

  Further, when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the CPU 103 executes the game stop ending process (10FS002). Details of the game stop ending process will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. This game stop end process is the same process as the game stop end process of FIG. 9-1. After the game stop ending process, the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is ended (207SGSa112). Thereafter, the same processing as the processing shown in FIG. 8-23 is executed.

(About various timers)
Next, the game stop start processing will be described. During the game, a plurality of timers measure the time and period related to the game. When the game is stopped, the CPU 103 stops the counting of these timers. The plurality of timers will be described in order. The attacker opening time timer is a timer for measuring the opening time of the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 having the special winning opening. The CPU 103 uses an attacker opening time timer to measure the time from when the special winning opening door is opened to when it is closed. The inter-round interval period timer is a timer for measuring the interval period between rounds during the big hit game state. The CPU 103 measures the time from the end of a round to the start of the next round by the inter-round interval period timer.

  The V lid opening time timer controls the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished to a certain variation state based on passing through a certain switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the certain switch ( It is a timer for measuring the opening time of the V lid, which is provided in front of a sensor for detecting the V probability change) and is controlled to an open state and a closed state. In the V-probable variation game machine, the V lid is opened in a predetermined round of a plurality of rounds. Such an area where the V lid is in an open state is called a V winning area. The CPU 103 measures the time from when the V lid is opened to when it is closed by the V lid opening time timer. The V passage waiting time timer is a timer for measuring the time of V winning which determines that a game ball passing through a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is valid. The CPU 103 is a gaming ball that has passed a predetermined switch after the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has changed from the open state to the closed state (the player enters the special winning opening and closes the predetermined winning opening just before closing the special winning opening door). A game ball that has passed through the switch is also determined as a V winning within the valid period. The CPU 103 measures the valid period of the V winning, in which the V winning is determined to be valid, by the V passage waiting time timer.

  The electric-chu open time timer is a timer for measuring the open time when the electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wings, which is the variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric accessory), is controlled to the open state. .. The variable winning ball device 6B changes between a closed state and an open state, but the CPU 103 measures the time from when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state to when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the closed state by the electric Chu opening time timer. ..

  The special figure variation time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of the variable display of the special symbol. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol fluctuation time timer. The universal figure variation time timer is a timer for measuring the execution time of the variable display of the ordinary symbols. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol to the end of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal variable time timer.

  The fanfare time timer is a timer for measuring a period during which the fanfare effect is executed, which is a period for notifying that the big hit is controlled at the start of the big hit. The fanfare period is a period in which the fanfare production as a production operation for notifying the start of the big hit game state is executed after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The CPU 103 measures the time from the start of the fanfare effect to the end of the fanfare effect by the fanfare time timer.

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

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

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

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

If the V passage waiting time timer is not in operation (10FS013; N), it is determined whether or not the power cable open time timer is in operation (10FS014). In 10FS014, if the power-chu open time timer is in operation (10FS014; Y), the power-chu open time timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends. If the power switch opening time timer is not in operation (10FS014; N), it is determined whether the special figure variation time timer is in operation (10FS015). In 10FS015, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is in operation (10FS015; Y), the special figure fluctuation time timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends.

  If the special figure variation time timer is not in operation (10FS015; N), it is determined whether the general figure variation time timer is in operation (10FS016). In 10FS016, if the universal figure fluctuation time timer is operating (10FS016; Y), the universal figure fluctuation time timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends. If the universal figure fluctuation time timer is not operating (10FS016; N), it is determined whether the fanfare time timer is operating (10FS017). In 10FS017, if the fanfare time timer is in operation (10FS017; Y), the fanfare time timer in operation is stopped (10FS020), and the process ends.

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

  Here, the other processing (10FS021) includes the following processing. For example, a process of invalidating the firing of the ball hitting handle 30, a process of invalidating various sensors provided in the starting port, the general winning opening 10, the out port, and the passage gate 41, a process of invalidating detection of various errors, The process of invalidating the payout of prize balls is included. By the other process (10FS021), various processes are invalidated and the game is not normally executed.

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

If the inter-round interval period timer is not stopped (10FS031; N), it is determined whether the V-lid opening time timer is stopped (10FS032). In 10FS032, if the V lid opening time timer is stopped (10FS032; Y), the stopped V lid opening time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process ends. If the V lid opening time timer is not stopped (10FS032; N), it is determined whether the V passage waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033). In 10FS033, if the V passage waiting time timer is stopped (10FS033; Y), the stopped V passage waiting time timer is activated (10FS03).
040), the processing ends.

  If the V passage waiting time timer is not stopped (10FS033; N), it is determined whether or not the power cable open time timer is stopped (10FS034). In 10FS034, if the power-chu open time timer is stopped (10FS034; Y), the active power-chu open time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process ends. If the electric channel open time timer is not stopped (10FS034; N), it is determined whether the special figure variation time timer is stopped (10FS035). In 10FS035, if the special figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS035; Y), the stopped special figure fluctuation time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process ends.

  If the special figure variation time timer is not stopped (10FS035; N), it is determined whether the universal figure variation time timer is stopped (10FS036). In 10FS036, if the universal figure fluctuation time timer is stopped (10FS036; Y), the suspended universal figure fluctuation time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process ends. If the universal figure fluctuation time timer is not stopped (10FS036; N), it is determined whether the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037). In 10FS037, if the fanfare time timer is stopped (10FS037; Y), the stopped fanfare time timer is activated (10FS040), and the process ends.

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

  Here, the other processing (10FS041) includes the following processing. For example, a process for enabling the firing of the ball hitting handle 30, a process for enabling various sensors provided at the starting opening, the general winning opening 10, the out opening, and the passage gate 41, a process for enabling the detection of various errors, It includes processing for enabling the payout of prize balls. By the other process (10FS041), various processes are validated and the game is normally executed.

(About the effect of the characteristic part 10F)
As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 controls the attacker opening time timer based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the setting confirmation state while changing to the open state. Of the attacker release time timer is restarted based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the period during which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the open state in the setting confirmed state is subtracted to advance the game. Can be prevented from being disadvantaged.

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the time measurement of the period between rounds interval timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled during the period between rounds, and the setting confirmation state is Based on the completion, the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer is restarted. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately and prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the fact that the interval period between rounds is subtracted in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. You can

  As shown in FIG. 9-1 to FIG. 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the time measurement of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the valid period of V winning, and confirms the setting. Based on the end of the state, the measurement of the valid period of the V passage waiting time timer is restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the fact that the valid period of V winning is subtracted in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 9-1 to FIG. 9-4, the CPU 103 determines that the variable winning ball device 6B is in the setting confirmation state when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state, and thus the effective period of the electric chew opening time timer is valid. And stops the clocking of the valid period of the power-chu open time timer based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the game progresses when the variable winning ball device 6B is in the enterable state in the setting confirmed state. It is possible to prevent that.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 measures the valid period of the special figure variation time timer based on the fact that the special symbol variable display is controlled to the setting confirmation state while being executed. Is stopped, and the measurement of the valid period of the special figure variation time timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing this, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting and prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the progress of the game by executing the variable display of the special symbol in the setting confirmation state. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 9-1 to FIG. 9-4, the CPU 103 measures the effective period of the general-use variable time timer based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the ordinary symbols is executed. And restarts the measurement of the effective period of the universal figure variable time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing so, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting and prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the fact that the variable display of the normal symbols is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. be able to.

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the measurement of the effective period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled while the fanfare production is being executed, Based on the end of the setting confirmation state, the measurement of the valid period of the fanfare time timer is restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the fanfare production being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. ..

  As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 stops the measurement of the valid period of the ending time timer based on the fact that the ending confirmation is controlled to the setting confirmation state while the ending effect is being executed. Based on the end of the setting confirmation state, the counting of the valid period of the ending time timer is restarted. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately and prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the ending effect being executed and the game progressing in the setting confirming state. .

As shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the CPU 103 is controlled based on the fact that it is controlled to the setting confirmation state after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and before the next variable display is started. The clocking of the period of the fluctuation stop period timer is stopped, and the clocking of the period of the special figure fluctuation stop period timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state. By doing this, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game proceeds by subtracting the period in which the next variable display is started after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in the setting confirmation state. This can prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

(Regarding a modified example of the gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 10F)
Although the characteristic portion 10F has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention is not limited to modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 10F is demonstrated.

  The game machine (so-called first-class game machine) that shifts to the big hit game state based on the variable display result of the special pattern and the decorative pattern has been described, but the special variable winning ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the game area A game machine (so-called second-class game machine) that shifts to a big hit game state based on the fact that a game ball has won a special prize hole (V-winning hole) It may be applied to a gaming machine (one-two mixing machine) in which and are combined. When the start winning to the second start winning opening is detected, the big hit determination is executed, and when the result of the big hit is determined, the variable display of the second special figure is executed and the big hit display result becomes the big hit game. The game control similar to the jackpot based on the start winning to the first start winning opening, such as being controlled to the state, is executed. On the other hand, when the judgment result is not a big hit, the small hit judgment is executed, and when the judgment result is the small hit, the variable display of the second special figure is executed and the small hit display result becomes the small hit game. The special variable winning ball device for small hits is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. When the game ball is received by the special variable winning ball device for small hits in the small hitting game state, and the game ball enters the special winning hole (V area) and is detected by the predetermined switch, the variable for the big hit The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the second-class big hit game control in which the prize winning ball device is opened for a predetermined number of rounds and becomes a big hit game state.

  In such a one-and-two-mixer, a small hit time timer may be provided for measuring an effective period in which a game ball that has entered the special winning opening (V area) is determined to be effective. The CPU 103 also determines that the game ball that has passed the predetermined switch after the special variable winning ball device has passed from the open state to the closed state by the small hit time timer is within the valid period. The CPU 103 uses a small hit time timer to measure a period during which the winning of the special winning opening is determined to be valid. Then, the CPU 103 stops measuring the valid period of the small hit time timer based on being controlled to the setting check state while in the small hit game state, and based on the end of the setting check state. The counting of the effective period of the small hit time timer may be restarted. By doing so, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the control is executed in the small hitting game state in the setting confirming state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

  In the above-described embodiment, various controls are executed in the setting confirmation state, but as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-4, the same control may be executed in the setting change state. Good. For example, the CPU 103 stops clocking of various timers based on being controlled to a setting change state when the player is in an advantageous state, and various timers based on the completion of the setting change state. You may make it restart the time measurement of.

The control of the timer may be changed depending on whether the variable display of the special symbol is the big hit display result or the off display result. Specifically, if the variable display of the special symbol is the big hit display result, stop the timekeeping of the special figure variation time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled, and based on the fact that the setting confirmation state has ended. If the special display variable time timer is restarted and the variable display of the special symbol results in a display error, the special figure variable time timer may not be stopped even if the setting confirmation state is controlled. . In this way, for the jackpot display result that is in an advantageous state for the player, the timer is stopped in order to give the player a disadvantage, but the timer is stopped because the deviated display result is not disadvantageous to the player. You can prevent it from stopping. As a control method, it may be determined whether the current game state is a big hit display result or a deviant display result before the game stop start process accompanying the set value confirmation process is executed. Then, when the setting confirmation is executed during the execution of the variable display of the deviation display result, during the execution of the variable display of the deviation, the symbol stop period is reached without stopping the timekeeping of the special figure fluctuation time timer. At this time, the special figure fluctuation stop period timer may be stopped.

  The timer control may be changed depending on whether the set value is advantageous to the player or not. For example, when the setting confirmation state is set when the setting value is advantageous to the player, various timers are stopped, but when the setting confirmation state is set when the setting value is unfavorable to the player, various timers are set. It may not be stopped.

The invention 10F has been described above by exemplifying the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to Invention 10F,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
The setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process) that can set any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player with the setting changing operation. Part to be executed)
A state control means capable of controlling to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting variable value confirmation processing);
A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes between a first state (for example, an open state) that is advantageous to the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous for the player,
A predetermined game execution means (for example, CPU 103) capable of executing a predetermined game (for example, round) for changing the variable winning device from the second state to the first state during the advantageous state a plurality of times;
And a variable winning timekeeping means (for example, a CPU 103 which measures an attacker opening time timer) for measuring a period during which the variable winning device is changed to the first state,
The variable winning timekeeping means stops timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the variable winning device is changing to the first state, and the setting confirmation state has ended. Based on the fact that the CPU 103 is controlled to the setting confirmation state while the special variable winning ball device 7 is changing to the open state, the CPU 103 measures the period of the attacker opening time timer. Stop and restart the time measurement of the attacker release time timer period based on the end of the setting confirmation state)
According to this feature, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and the game progresses by subtracting the period during which the variable winning device is changing to the first state in the setting confirmation state. This can prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

The invention 11F has been described by exemplifying the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to Invention 11F,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to a player,
The setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process) that can set any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player with the setting changing operation. Part to be executed)
A state control means capable of controlling to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting variable value confirmation processing);
Ordinary variable display means for variably displaying the normal identification information (for example, the normal symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result based on the fact that the game medium has entered the predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41) (
For example, CPU 103),
When the display result of the normal variable display means becomes a predetermined display result (for example, a universal figure), a normal variable winning means (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can enter for a predetermined period (for example, an open state) , Variable winning ball device 6B),
And a normal variable winning timekeeping means (for example, a CPU 103 which measures time by a power tube opening time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means is in an enterable state,
The normal variable winning award means stops the timekeeping of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the normal variable winning award means is in an enterable state, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on this, the time counting of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 determines that the effective period of the power-chu open time timer is based on the fact that the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the setting confirmation state when it is in the open state. (Stops clocking and restarts clocking of the valid period of the power cable open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state)
According to this feature, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and in the setting confirmation state, the game progresses when the normal variable winning means is in a state where it can enter It is possible to prevent the person from being disadvantaged.

The invention 12F has been described by exemplifying the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to Invention 12F,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing variable display of identification information and controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player when a specific display is derived as a result,
The setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process) that can set any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player with the setting changing operation. Part to be executed)
A state control means capable of controlling to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting variable value confirmation processing);
And variable display timing means (for example, CPU 103 that clocks with a special figure variation time timer) that measures the execution period of the variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol),
The variable display timing means stops timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the variable display of the identification information is being executed, and the period based on the termination of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the measurement of the effective period of the special figure variation time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the special symbol is executed, and confirms the setting). Based on the fact that the state has ended, restart the clocking of the effective period of the special figure variation time timer)
According to this feature, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and in the setting confirmation state, the variable display of the identification information is executed and the game progresses, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent that.

The invention 13F has been described by exemplifying the characteristic portion 10F. That is, the gaming machine according to Invention 13F,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result is derived,
The setting means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the setting value changing process) that can set any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different degrees of advantage for the player with the setting changing operation. Part to be executed)
A state control means capable of controlling to a setting confirmation state capable of confirming which setting value is set (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the setting variable value confirmation processing);
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) for variably displaying the normal identification information (for example, normal symbol) and deriving a display result based on that the game medium has passed through a predetermined area (for example, passage gate 41).
An ordinary variable display timing means (for example, the CPU 103 which measures the variable time of the universal figure timer) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the ordinary identification information,
The ordinary variable display timing means stops timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the variable display of the ordinary identification information is being performed, and based on the termination of the setting confirmation state. To restart the time measurement of the period (for example, the CPU 103 stops the time measurement of the effective period of the universal figure variation time timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the variable display of the normal symbol is executed, Based on the end of the setting confirmation state, restart the clocking of the validity period of the universal figure variable time timer)
According to this feature, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the variable display of the normal identification information is executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

[Explanation regarding the characteristic part 48F]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, problems may occur from the following viewpoints. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that can be controlled to a plurality of types of states and that performs a common effect that is common to the plurality of types of states regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled (for example, , JP 2010-5141 A). In this gaming machine, while the operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation button is being executed, when the operation button is operated by the player, the state of control is suggested, and the operation is performed. The performance execution ratio is designed to be different depending on the state during control. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the player may predict the controlled state to some extent without operating the operation button, using the execution frequency of the operation effect as a clue, which may lead to a decline in the entertainment of the game. A gaming machine according to the invention 48F which solves such a problem is proposed below. Note that, hereinafter, the features of the gaming machine according to the invention 48F are represented as the feature portion 48F. The characteristic portion 48F is applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above together with the characteristic portion 10F and the characteristic portion 207SG.

(Specifications of pachinko gaming machine related to feature section 48F)
FIG. 10-1 is a diagram for explaining the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. As shown in FIG. 10-1 (A), the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine are set such that the jackpot probability at non-probability change is 1/320, the jackpot probability at probability change is 1/55, and the probability of change is 75%. There is. Note that the spec values shown in FIG. 10A are examples and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot probability at the time of non-probability change or probability change may be changeable according to the set value.

  As shown in FIG. 10-1 (B), in the pachinko gaming machine, a big hit that occurs in the first special figure game using the first special figure (for example, the special figure in the above-described first special symbol display device 207SG004A). The jackpot types A to D are included as types (hereinafter, referred to as “first special view jackpot”). The big hit type A is a big hit type corresponding to the 8R certainty variation big hit, and the big hit symbols are a set of 7 symbols (777). The big hit type B is a big hit type corresponding to the 3R certainty variation big hit, and the big hit symbol is an odd number of symbol combinations other than 7 symbols (for example, 333). The big hit type C is a big hit type corresponding to the 3R certainty variation big hit, and the big hit symbols are an even number of symbols (for example, 222). The big hit type D is a big hit type corresponding to the 3R normal big hit, and the big hit symbol is an even number of symbols (for example, 222) like the big hit type C.

  As described above, all of the big hit types A to C correspond to the probability varying big hits, and the gaming state after the big hit becomes the highly accurate and high base state. In the jackpot types A to C, the probability variation state after the jackpot ends by so-called number cutting, and the number of fluctuations in the probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “ST (special time) number”) is set to 100 times. On the other hand, the jackpot type D normally corresponds to the jackpot, and the gaming state after the jackpot is a low-probability-high base state.

  In all of the jackpot types A to D, the gaming state after the jackpot is controlled to be a time saving state, but the number of fluctuations in the time saving state is set to 100 times. Further, in all of the jackpot types A to D, in the time-saving state after the jackpot, the opening frequency and the opening number of the special variable winning ball device 7 (so-called electric tulip) are increased or the opening time of one time is lengthened. Thus, so-called "electricity chewing support control" (hereinafter, "electricity support") for facilitating the winning of the special variable winning ball device 7 is performed. In all of the jackpot types A to D, the number of fluctuations in which electric support is performed after the jackpot is also set to 100 times.

  Of the big hit types A to D, the big hit type A is a big hit type that is more advantageous than the other big hit types B to D in that the number of rounds in the big hit game state is large, and the proportion selected during the big hit is the big hit type A to The lowest is 2% of D. The jackpot type C and the jackpot type D have the same proportion selected at the time of jackpot, and the proportion is 25%. It should be noted that the ratio values shown in FIG. 10-1 (B) are examples and can be changed as appropriate, but the selection ratio of the big hit type A is lower than that of the other big hit types B to D, and the big hit type C and the big hit type. It is preferable that the selection ratio is the same for the type D.

  Here, in the big hit type C and the big hit type D, the big hit symbols are both the same even number of symbols, and the number of rounds in the big hit game state is the same 3R, and both the time saving state and the control to the electric support are both. The same 100 times. Further, as will be described later, regardless of whether the jackpot type C or the jackpot type D is determined, the effects in the gaming state after the jackpot are common. That is, the big hit type C and the big hit type D differ only in whether the internal state changes after the big hit game state, and the other players do not see any difference in appearance. Therefore, it is extremely difficult for the player to determine whether the big hit is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit when the big hit occurs by being determined as one of the big hit type C and the big hit type D.

  As shown in FIG. 10-1 (C), in a pachinko game machine, a big hit generated in a second special figure game using a second special figure (for example, the special figure in the above-mentioned second special symbol display device 207SG004B). The jackpot types E to H are included as types (hereinafter, referred to as “second special drawing jackpot”). The big hit type E is a big hit type corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit, and the big hit symbols are a set of 7 symbols (777). The big hit type F is a big hit type corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit, and the big hit symbol is an odd number of symbols other than the 7 symbols (for example, 333). The big hit type G is a big hit type corresponding to the 3R certainty variation big hit, and the big hit symbols are even number of symbols (for example, 222). The big hit type H is a big hit type corresponding to the 3R normal big hit, and the big hit symbol is an even number of symbols (for example, 222) like the big hit type G.

  As described above, all of the big hit types E to H correspond to the probability varying big hits, and the gaming state after the big hit becomes the highly accurate and high base state. In the jackpot types E to G, the number of STs in the probability variation state after the jackpot is set to 100 times. On the other hand, the jackpot type H usually corresponds to a jackpot, and the gaming state after the jackpot is a low-probability-high base state.

  In all of the jackpot types E to H, the gaming state after the jackpot is controlled to be a short-time state, but the number of fluctuations in the short-time state is set to 100 times, and the number of fluctuations in which electric support is performed is also set to 100 times. There is.

Of the jackpot types E to H, the jackpot type E is a jackpot type that is more advantageous than the other jackpot types F to H in that the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is large, and the proportion selected during the jackpot is the jackpot type E to H. The highest is 50% of H. Note that the ratio values shown in FIG. 10-1 (C) are examples and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the jackpot type G and the jackpot type H may have the same selection ratio.

  Here, in the big hit type G and the big hit type H, the big hit symbols are both the same even number of symbols, and the number of rounds in the big hit game state is also the same 3R, and both the time saving state and the control to the electric support are both. The same 100 times. Further, as will be described later, regardless of whether the big hit type G or the big hit type H is determined, the effects in the game state after the big hit are common. In other words, the big hit type G and the big hit type H differ only in whether the internal state changes after the big hit game state, and the other players do not see any difference in appearance. Therefore, it is extremely difficult for a player to determine whether the big hit is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit when the big hit occurs by being determined as one of the big hit type G and the big hit type H.

(Transition of game state)
FIG. 10-2 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 48F. As shown in FIG. 10-2, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic part 48F, the gaming state controlled by the CPU 103 includes a normal state, a first special figure jackpot gaming state, a high-accurate high-base state, and a low state. The certainty base state and the second special figure big hit game state are included.

  When the first special figure big hit occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to the first special figure big hit game state. The first special figure jackpot gaming state is controlled by the number of rounds corresponding to the type of the first special figure jackpot (various types shown in FIG. 10-1B), during which the player must make a right hit. The game ball can be made to enter the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7.

  After the first special figure big hit game state ends, the state shifts to a high-probability high base state or a low-probability high base state according to the type of the first special figure big hit. Specifically, when the first special figure big hit that occurs is one of the 8R certainty variation big hit corresponding to the big hit type A, the 3R certainty variation big hit corresponding to the big hit type B, and the 3R certainty variation big hit corresponding to the big hit type C Is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, when the generated first special figure big hit is the 3R normal big hit corresponding to the big hit type D, the low certainty and high base state is controlled.

  In both the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state, the player can select effects (background effect, reach effect, notice effect, etc.), and the effects that can be selected by the player are highly accurate. It is common to the high base state and the low accurate high base state. That is, in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state, since the effect performed in the state is common, the player determines whether the state is the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state. It is extremely difficult to distinguish the effect from the clue. In the present embodiment, a common effect A in which a male character appears as the protagonist and a common effect B in which a female character appears as the protagonist are provided as common effects, and the player selects one of these effects. It is possible.

  In the high accurate high base state or the low accurate high base state, the player can start the second special figure game by right-handing. When the second special figure game is started and the second special figure big hit occurs in the second special figure game, the state shifts to the second special figure big hit game state. The second special figure jackpot gaming state is controlled by the number of rounds corresponding to the type of the second special figure jackpot (various types shown in FIG. 10-1C), during which the player must make a right hit. It is possible to enter the game ball into the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7.

After the second special figure big hit game state ends, the state shifts to a high-probability high base state or a low-probability high base state according to the type of the second special figure big hit. Specifically, when the second special figure big hit that occurred is one of 16R certainty variation big hit corresponding to big hit type E, 8R certainty variation big hit corresponding to big hit type F, and 3R certainty variation big hit corresponding to big hit type G Is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, when the generated second special figure big hit is the 3R normal big hit corresponding to the big hit type H, it is controlled to a low accurate high base state.

  In the high certainty high base state or the low certainty high base state, when the second special figure game is started and the second special figure big hit occurs in the second special figure game, the state is again in the second special figure big hit game state. Will shift. In this case, a so-called condominium state is set. On the other hand, when the second special figure game cannot be started in the high-probability-high base state or the low-probability-high base state, the state shifts to the normal state. Although illustration is omitted, in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, if the first special figure game is started and the first special figure big hit occurs in the first special figure game, The state shifts to the special figure big hit game state.

(Main processing relating to the characteristic part 48F)
As described above, if the state shifts to a high-probability high-base state or a low-probability high-base state after the first special figure jackpot occurs with even number of symbols, or the second special symbol jackpot with even symbols. If the state transitions to a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state after that, it is determined whether or not the player is in the abrupt change state based on the effects of the production, the design, and the time saving and the behavior of the electric support. Is extremely difficult to determine. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the characteristic unit 48F executes a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the probability variation state is generated by the player pressing and holding the trigger button of the stick controller 31A within a predetermined effective period. Is configured. It should be noted that the long press on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A for executing the suggestive effect is not urged by the player, and only the known player can perform the long press on the trigger button. It is also called "operation."

  Main processing executed by the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-3 to 10-8.

(Variable display operation related setting processing)
FIG. 10-3 is a flowchart showing a variable display operation related setting process executed by the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 48F. The variable display operation related setting process is a process included in the variable display start setting process (S171) of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the CPU 120 for effect control, based on the effect control command output from the main board 11, causes a change in time to be performed next time or a change in which the number of control times of electric support is the 100th time (hereinafter, this change). Such a variation is referred to as “final variation”) (48FS001). When it is not the final change (48FS001; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display operation related setting process.

  On the other hand, in the case of the final variation (48FS001; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the display pattern of the result screen (48FS002). The result screen shows the result of the game in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, such as the number of big hits after the first special map big hit occurs, the number of game balls that accompany it, and the number of times the game is continued. It is a screen. The result screen is a part of the common effect, and is displayed in a manner common to both the low certainty high base state and the high certainty high base state. The effect control CPU 120 determines the display content and display timing of the result screen in the process of 48FS002.

Based on the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the final change is a big hit change (48FS003). When the final fluctuation is not the big hit fluctuation (48FS003; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution pattern of the final fluctuation suggestive effect (48FS004). The final change time suggestive effect is a suggestive effect that is performed only when the back movement is performed when the final change of the special symbol is not a big hit change.

  Here, the execution pattern of the final variation suggestive effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10-8 is a diagram showing a table for determining an execution pattern of suggestive effects in the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 48F. As shown in FIG. 10-8 (A), the final variation suggestive effect is a big hit to be a hint target regardless of the type of common effect that is executed in the state after the big hit to be a suggestion (current state). Only the lighting color of the lamp differs depending on whether the subsequent state is the low accurate high base state or the high accurate high base state. As the lamp in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-9 described later, a board surface lamp 48F050 imitating a character provided on the game board surface is applied.

  When the common effect A is selected by the player, the lamp lighting color is determined to be blue when the state after the big hit that is the suggestion target is the low certainty high base state, while the state after the big hit that is the suggestion target is When in the highly accurate and high base state, the lamp lighting color is determined to be red. When the common effect B is selected by the player, the lamp lighting color is determined to be blue when the state after the big hit that is the suggestion target is the low certainty high base state, while the state after the big hit that is the suggestion target is When in the highly accurate and high base state, the lamp lighting color is determined to be red. In both the common effect A and the common effect B, voice suggestion is not performed in the final change suggestion effect.

  As described above, in the final variation suggestion effect, the mode of the lamp lighting color when suggesting the state is common when the common effect A is selected and when the common effect B is selected.

  Returning to FIG. 10C, when the final fluctuation is a big hit fluctuation (48FS003; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the big hit effect flag indicating that it is a big hit fluctuation to ON (48F005). The effect control CPU 120 determines an execution pattern of the back action big hit effect (48FS006). Back action big hit production, when the final fluctuation of the special symbol is a big hit variation, it is an effect that is performed only when the back movement is performed within the effective period, and the final variation is a big hit variation. This is a jackpot production that suggests to the player before the final result is obtained.

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution pattern of the revival jackpot effect (48FS007). The revival jackpot effect is an effect that is performed when the final variation of the special symbol is a jackpot variation, and suggests to the player when the final result comes out by stopping the symbol that the final variation is a jackpot variation. It is a jackpot production.

  After the process of 48FS004 or the process of 48FS007, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effective period of the back action detection (48FS008). For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effective period of the back action detection based on the display timing of the result screen determined in the process of 48FS002. In the present embodiment, effect control CPU 120 starts counting the valid period at the timing when the display of the result screen starts, and finishes counting the valid period at the timing before the timing when the display of the result screen ends. Set the validity period to After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display motion related setting process.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120, as a preliminary preparation before starting the final variation in the low-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy high-base state after the big hit, the display pattern of the result screen and the execution pattern of the final variation suggestion effect , A back action big hit performance execution pattern, a revival big hit performance execution pattern, and a back action detection valid period are set.

  The effect control CPU 120 may execute the execution pattern of the final variation suggestive effect and the execution pattern of the back action big hit effect in a variable display middle back action detection process described later. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the execution pattern of the final variation suggestive effect when the back movement is detected in the variable display middle back movement detection process and when the back movement is not detected. In some cases, the execution pattern of the back action big hit effect may be determined.

(Variable display inside / outside movement detection processing)
FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart showing a variable display inboard back movement detection process executed by the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. The variable display inside / outside movement detection process is a process included in the during-variable-display effect process (S172) of FIG. 7, which is executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  As shown in FIG. 10-4, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a back motion has been detected (48FS021). When the back motion is not detected (48FS021; NO), effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display back motion detection process. On the other hand, when the back action is detected (48FS021; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is within the valid period of the back action (48FS022). When the back motion is not within the effective period (48FS022; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display motion detection process.

  On the other hand, when the back movement is within the effective period (48FS022; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit effect flag is set to ON (48FS023). When the big hit effect flag is not set to ON (48FS023; NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes the final variable suggestion effect (48FS024). On the other hand, if the big hit effect flag is set to ON (48FS023; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the back action big hit effect (48FS025). After the process of 48FS024 or the process of 48FS025, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display inside / outside motion detection process.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 detects, when the back movement is detected within the effective period, in the final variation in the low-accurate high-base state or the high-accuracy high-base state after the big hit, if the final variation is not the big hit variation. Executes the suggestion effect at the time of the final change, and when the final change is a big hit change, executes the big hit effect at the time of the back action.

(Specific operation detection process during variable display)
FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart showing a variable display specific motion detection process executed by the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 48F. The variable display specific action detection process is a process included in the variable display effect process (S172) of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in FIG. 10-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a specific motion is detected (48FS041). The specific operation is an operation by the player, and in the present embodiment, is a long press of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A performed by the player. The player is prompted to perform a specific action by the promotion notification. For example, a character image of “press and hold trigger” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The specific operation is not limited to long pressing of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, and may be continuous pressing of the trigger button, long pressing of the push button 31B or continuous pressing, or a single-shot operation of these. Further, when a sensor for detecting the movement of the player's hand or the like is provided in a non-contact manner, the suggestive effect may be executed when the sensor detects the movement of the player's hand or the like. In addition to the movement of the body of the player, the voice uttered by the player may be detected by a microphone, or the line of sight of the player may be detected by eye tracking. The specific motion may be the same motion as the back motion or a motion different from the back motion.

  When the specific motion is not detected (48FS041; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display specific motion detection process. On the other hand, when the specific action is detected (48FS041; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit effect flag is set to ON (48FS042). When the big hit effect flag is not set to ON (48FS042; NO), effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display specific motion detection processing.

  On the other hand, when the big hit production flag is set to ON (48FS042; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the promotion notification is executed (48FS043). The promotion notification is performed in the final fluctuation and is a notification that prompts the player to perform a specific action. When the promotion notification is not executed (48FS043; NO), that is, when the player performs the specific operation without executing the promotion notification, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display specific operation detection process. To do.

  On the other hand, when the promotion notification is executed (48FS043; YES), that is, when the player performs a specific action in response to the execution of the promotion notification, the effect control CPU 120 executes the resurrection big hit effect ( 48FS044). On the other hand, when the promotion notification is not executed (48FS043; NO), or after the processing of 48FS044, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display specific motion detection processing.

  In this way, when the production control CPU 120 detects a specific motion after the promotion notification is executed in the final variation in the low-probability high-base state or the high-probability high-base state after the big hit, the final variation is the big hit variation. If it is, the revival jackpot effect is executed.

(Setting process related to action during big hit)
FIG. 10-6 is a flowchart showing operation-related setting processing during a big hit executed by the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. The big hit mid action related setting process is a process included in the big hit mid effect process (S176) of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  As shown in FIG. 10-6, the effect control CPU 120 determines, based on the effect control command output from the main board 11, whether or not it is the start time of the third round in the second special figure jackpot gaming state. (48FS061). When it is the start time of the third round in the second special figure big hit game state (48FS061; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution pattern of the big hit medium suggestive effect (48FS062). The big hit suggestion effect is a suggestion effect that is performed only during the second special figure big hit game state.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10-8 (B), the execution pattern of the big hit medium suggestion effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 10-8 (B), the big hit medium suggestion effect is a suggestion target regardless of the type of the common effect that has been executed in the suggestion target state (the state in which the second special map big hit has occurred). The lighting color of the lamp differs depending on whether the state is a low-probability-high base state or a high-probability-high base state. As the lamp in the present embodiment, a board surface lamp 48F050 imitating a character provided on the game board surface is applied as shown in FIGS. That is, the lamp used in the suggestion effect during the big hit is the same as the lamp used in the suggestion effect during the final fluctuation. Further, the big hit medium suggestion effect, depending on the type of common effect that was being executed in the state of the suggestion target, and whether the state of the suggestion target is a low accurate high base state or a high accurate high base state, The sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is different.

  When the common effect A is selected by the player, the lamp lighting color is determined to be blue and the sound of "ordinary" is output while the suggestion target state is the low accurate high base state. When the state to be suggested is the high-accuracy high-base state, the lamp lighting color is determined to be red, and the sound of "hot" is output. When the common effect B is selected by the player, the lamp lighting color is determined to be blue and the sound "normal" is output when the suggestion target state is the low certainty high base state. When the state to be suggested is the high-accuracy high-base state, the lamp lighting color is determined to be red, and the sound of "hot wane" is output.

  As described above, in the big hit suggestion effect, when the common effect A is selected and when the common effect B is selected, the mode of the lamp lighting color at the time of indicating the state is common, while the state is changed. The mode of voice when making a suggestion is different.

  Furthermore, the execution pattern of the final variation suggestive effect shown in FIG. 10-8 (A) and the execution pattern of the big hit medium suggestive effect shown in FIG. The lighting color is common. Specifically, in the final variation suggestive effect, while the state is suggested by the lighting by the panel lamp 48F050, the state is not suggested by the voice output of the speakers 8L and 8R, whereas in the big hit medium suggestive effect. The state is suggested by both the board lamp 48F050 and the speakers 8L, 8R.

  Returning to FIG. 10-6, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the effective period of the back action detection when it is not the time of the start of the third round in the second special figure jackpot gaming state (48FS061; NO) or after the processing of 48FS062. (48FS063). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control starts counting the effective period at the timing when the third round in the second special figure big hit game state starts, and becomes effective at the timing before the timing when the second special figure big hit game state ends. Set the validity period to end the counting of the period. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hit medium motion related setting process.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 sets the execution pattern of the big hit medium inspiration effect and the effective period of the back action detection at the start of the third round in the second special figure big hit game state.

(Big hit inside / outside movement detection process)
FIG. 10-7 is a flowchart showing a big hit inside / outside movement detection process executed by the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic unit 48F. The big hit inside / outside movement detection process is a process included in the big hit inside effect process (S176) of FIG. 7, which is executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  As shown in FIG. 10-7, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the back motion is detected (48FS081). When the back motion is not detected (48FS081; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hit middle back motion detection process. On the other hand, when the back action is detected (48FS081; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is within the valid period of the back action (48FS082). Production control CPU120, if it is not within the valid period of the back movement (48FS082; NO), ends the big hit middle back movement detection processing.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 executes the big hit medium suggestion effect (48FS083) when it is within the effective period of the back motion (48FS082; YES). After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the big hit inside / outside movement detection process.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 executes the big hit medium suggestion effect when the back movement is detected within the valid period in the second special figure big hit game state.

(An example of implementation of suggestive production during final fluctuation)
FIG. 10-9 is a timing chart showing an example of the effect when the back movement is performed during the 100th time saving / electric power saving variation in the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F (during variation in loss). In the timing chart shown in FIG. 10-9, a line indicating the start or stop of the variable display in the final change, a line indicating the execution / non-execution of the common effect (ON: executing, OFF: not executing), and the effective period A line indicating presence / absence (ON: within valid period, OFF: outside valid period) and a line indicating presence / absence of back motion detection (ON: detected, OFF: not detected) are included. The example shown in FIG. 10-9 can be applied to both the low accurate high base state and the high accurate high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-9, after the variable display in the final fluctuation starts at t1, the display of the result screen starts at t2. Specifically, after displaying "0 times" as the number of big hits and "0" as the number of acquisitions, these numbers are added and updated by counting up and displayed. Then, the effective period starts at the timing when the display of the result screen starts at t2. As described above, the start of the effective period coincides with the start of display of the result screen. Therefore, by displaying the result screen, the player can recognize the start timing of the effective period.

  When the back motion is detected at t3 within the effective period, the final variation suggestive effect is executed at a predetermined timing thereafter. It should be noted that no promotion notification is given for the back action. In the final variation suggestive effect, the board lamp 48F050 is turned on according to the execution pattern shown in FIG. 10-8 (A). Note that no sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The valid period ends at t4 before the display of the result screen ends. After that, at t5, the variable display in the final fluctuation is stopped and the common effect is finished, and the final result (in this example, 3 big hits and 3500 wins) is displayed. After that, the state shifts to the normal state.

  In this way, when the final fluctuation in the low-precision high-base state or the high-precision high-base state after a big hit is a loss variation, when the back movement is detected within the effective period without the promotion notification, By executing the final variation suggestion effect, it is suggested whether or not the state after the big hit is the sure variation state.

(One example of big hit performance)
FIG. 10-10 is a timing chart showing an example of an effect when the back movement is performed during the 100th time saving / electricity support fluctuation in the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F (when the big hit changes). In the timing chart shown in FIG. 10-10, a line indicating the start or stop of the variable display in the final change, a line indicating the execution / non-execution of the common effect (ON: under execution, OFF: under execution), and the effective period A line indicating presence / absence (ON: within valid period, OFF: outside valid period) and a line indicating presence / absence of back motion detection (ON: detected, OFF: not detected) are included. It should be noted that the example shown in FIG. 10-10 is applicable to both the low accurate high base state and the high accurate high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-10, after the variable display in the final fluctuation starts at t11, the display of the result screen starts at t12. Specifically, after displaying "0 times" as the number of big hits and "0" as the number of acquisitions, these numbers are added and updated by counting up and displayed. Then, the effective period starts at the timing when the display of the result screen starts at t12.

When the back movement is detected at t13 within the effective period, the back movement big hit effect is executed at a predetermined timing thereafter. It should be noted that no promotion notification is given for the back action. In the back action big hit production, the big hit is suggested in advance in a manner different from the final variation suggestion production and the big hit medium suggestion production. Specifically, in the back action big hit effect, the sound of "Pappara" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a star-shaped image is displayed in a cut-in manner on the screen of the image display device 5. In the back action big hit effect in this example, the board lamp 48F050 does not light up.

  The valid period ends at t14 before the display of the result screen ends. After that, at t15, the common effect is finished and the final result (in this example, 3 big hits and 3500 won) is displayed on the result screen. Then, the big hit is notified by a character effect (effect with a moving object not shown) and the variable display in the final fluctuation is stopped (the big hit symbol is stopped) at t16. In addition, when the back action is not detected within the valid period, the promotion notification is performed in the period from t15 to t16, and the specific action is performed by the promotion notification, so that the resurrection jackpot effect is executed. It After that, the state shifts to the second special figure jackpot gaming state.

  In this way, when the final fluctuation is a big hit fluctuation in the final fluctuation in the low-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy high-base state after the big hit, when the back movement is detected within the effective period without the promotion notification, The big hit is informed by executing the big hit effect at the time of the back action instead of not performing the suggestion effect at the time of the final change.

  In addition, the big hit at the time of the back action is suggested in a different mode from the suggestion effect at the time of the final change and the suggestive effect during the big hit. Note that the big hit effect at the time of the back action is not limited to the one using the speakers 8L and 8R and the image display device 5, and may be a character effect effect by a movable device (not shown).

(One example of implementation of suggestion during big hit)
FIG. 10-11 is a timing chart showing an example of the effect when the back operation is performed during the second special figure jackpot gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F. In the timing chart shown in FIGS. 10-11, a line indicating whether or not the big hit game state is controlled (ON: during the big hit game state, OFF: during the non-big hit game state) and a line indicating whether there is a valid period (ON: valid period) Inside, OFF: outside the valid period) and a line indicating whether or not the back movement is detected (ON: detected, OFF: not detected) are included. In addition, the example shown in FIGS. 10-11 shows an example of the second special figure big hit game state controlled from the highly accurate high base state.

  As shown in FIGS. 10-11, after being controlled to the jackpot gaming state at t21, selection of songs in the jackpot gaming state is accepted in the 1R and 2R. During this period, the player can select a song that is in the jackpot gaming state. The valid period starts in synchronization with t22 when the third big game state starts. The reason why the first and second turns are not in the valid period is that the trigger button of the stick controller 31A is used when selecting a song, as in the case of the back action.

  When the back motion is detected at t23 within the effective period, the big hit medium suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined timing thereafter. It should be noted that no promotion notification is given for the back action. In the suggestion during big hit, according to the execution pattern shown in FIG. 10-8 (B), the board surface lamp 48F050 is turned on and sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  The valid period ends at t24 before the end of the final round of the jackpot gaming state (16R in this example). Then, at t25, the big hit game state ends. After that, in this example, the state shifts to the high-precision high-base state.

  In this way, in the second special figure big hit game state via the low accurate high base state and the high accurate high base state, when the back movement is detected within the effective period without the promotion notification, the big hit medium suggestion effect By executing, it is suggested whether or not the state passed through to the second special map jackpot gaming state was the probable variation state.

  Further, in the final variation suggestive effect, the state is suggested by lighting by the board lamp 48F050, while the state is not suggested by the voice output of the speakers 8L and 8R, whereas in the big hit medium suggestive effect, the board lamp is shown. The state is suggested by both the 48F050 and the speakers 8L, 8R.

(Main effect of the characteristic part 48F)
As shown in FIG. 10-2, a common effect common to both the low accurate high base state and the high accurate high base state is executed. As shown in FIG. 10-9, the common effect ends after the display of the result screen is started in the final fluctuation in the low-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. It is possible to specify the end of the common effect by starting the display. Then, after the display of the result screen is started by the final change, the back motion is effective for the effective period. As shown in FIG. 10-4 and FIG. 10-9, when the back motion by the player is detected without the promotion notification during this effective period, the final variation suggestive effect is executed based on the back motion. This suggests whether or not the state in which the common effect has been executed is the probable change state.

  As a result, whether or not the probability change state is suggested depending on whether or not the back movement has been performed by the player's own preference without being prompted to perform the movement by the promotion notification, and thus the interest of the game can be improved. .. For example, a player who knows the back movement can know whether or not the state up to now is the probable state by performing the back movement within the valid period. Can add variety to games. On the other hand, even a player who knows the back movement does not have to perform the back movement within the effective period unless he / she wants to know whether or not the state up to now is the probability change state. In this case, the final fluctuation You can play while expecting to be in a certain change state until the symbols stop.

  As shown in FIG. 10-7 and FIG. 10-11, in the second special figure big hit game state controlled in the low-probability high-base state or the high-probability high-base state in which the common effect is performed, the game without the promotion notification is performed. When the back action by the person is detected, the big hit medium suggestion effect is executed based on the back action to indicate whether or not the state in which the common effect is being executed is the probable state.

  As a result, whether or not the probability change state is suggested depending on whether or not the back movement has been performed by the player's own preference without being prompted to perform the movement by the promotion notification, and thus the interest of the game can be improved. .. For example, a player who knows the back action performs the back action in the second special figure big hit game state, so that the second special figure big hit game state under control has passed from the probability change state or is under control. Since it is possible to know whether or not the second special figure big hit game state has passed from the non-probability variation state, it is possible to make the game more diverse than the player who does not know the back movement. On the other hand, even a player who knows the back movement does not have to perform the back movement in the second special figure jackpot game state if he / she does not want to know whether or not the state up to now is the probability variation state. In this case, the effect will not be excessively performed.

  The back action that is the trigger for the suggestion effect at the time of the final change and the back action that is the trigger for the suggestion effect during the big hit are both long pressing of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, and are common to both.

As a result, the back action becomes complicated because the content of the back action which is the trigger for executing the suggestive effect does not change regardless of the situation of the final variation or the second special map big hit game state. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  As shown in FIG. 10-8, in the final variation suggestive effect and the big hit medium suggestive effect, some aspects are different, but other aspects are common. Specifically, in the final variation suggestive effect, while the state is suggested by the lighting by the panel lamp 48F050, the state is not suggested by the voice output of the speakers 8L and 8R, whereas in the big hit medium suggestive effect. The state is suggested by both the board lamp 48F050 and the speakers 8L, 8R.

  As a result, a part of the execution mode of the suggestive effect differs depending on whether the situation is the final variation or the second special map jackpot game state, and therefore the state suggestion should be made appropriately according to the situation. You can In particular, at the time of the final change when the common effect ends, there is a high possibility that the state will shift to the normal state after that, so it is the same as the case where the player is in an advantageous state such as in the second special figure big hit game state. If the suggestive effect is executed in such a manner, there is a risk that the player will be overly disappointed. However, as in the present embodiment, in the final variation suggestive effect, by reducing the types of the effect means to be used, as compared with the big hit medium suggestive effect, it is possible to reduce the excessive disappointment as described above as much as possible. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 10-4 and FIG. 10-10, when the final movement is a big hit variation, when the back movement by the player is detected without the promotion notification in the effective period, based on the back movement. The big hit is suggested in advance by executing the big hit production at the time of the back action.

  As a result, a player who knows the back action can know in advance whether or not it is determined to be a big hit by performing the back action within the effective period, and thus, a player who does not know the back action can perform it. You can add variety to the game. On the other hand, even if the player knows the back action, if he / she does not want to know in advance whether or not it is determined to be a big hit, he / she may not perform the back action within the valid period. In this case, the final fluctuation Until you stop, you can play while expecting a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 10-8 (B), the mode in the big hit medium suggestion effect is different depending on the type of the common effect selected by the player. Specifically, in the common effect A in which the male character appears as the main character, the sound of the male character is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, while in the common effect B in which the female character appears as the main character, the sound of the female character is changed. It is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It should be noted that regardless of which one of the common effect A and the common effect B is selected, the lighting mode by the panel lamp 48F050 is common.

  As a result, since a part of the execution mode of the big hit medium suggestion effect is different according to the type of common effect selected by the player, the game is diversified and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification of the gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 48F)
The characteristic portion 48F has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and the present invention is not limited to modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 48F is demonstrated.

(About suggestive production)
In the present embodiment, as the suggestive effect that is performed during the back action, an example of an effect that suggests whether or not the state is the probable change state has been exemplified. It may be a production. An execution pattern of setting suggestion will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10-12 is a diagram showing a table for determining an execution pattern of setting suggestion in the pachinko gaming machine of the modified example related to the characteristic portion 48F.

  As shown in FIG. 10-12 (A), the setting suggestive effect at the time of the final change is different in only the lamp lighting color with a different probability depending on the current set value, regardless of the type of common effect. Specifically, when either the common effect A or the common effect B is selected, the probability that the lamp lighting color is blue is higher than the other colors when the setting value is 1 or the setting value 2, and the setting value is 3 Alternatively, when the setting value is 4, the probability that the lamp lighting color is green is higher than that of the other colors, and when the setting value is 5 or the setting value 6, the probability that the lamp lighting color is red is higher than the other colors. It should be noted that, in both the common effect A and the common effect B, voice suggestion is not performed in the setting suggestion effect at the time of the final change.

  In this way, in the setting suggestion effect at the time of the final change, the mode of the lamp lighting color when suggesting the state is common when the common effect A is selected and when the common effect B is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 10-12 (B), in the setting suggesting effect during the big hit, the lamp lighting color is different with the probability that the setting effect is different depending on the current setting value. Specifically, when either the common effect A or the common effect B is selected, the probability that the lamp lighting color is blue is higher than the other colors when the setting value is 1 or the setting value 2, and the setting value is 3 Alternatively, when the setting value is 4, the probability that the lamp lighting color is green is higher than that of the other colors, and when the setting value is 5 or the setting value 6, the probability that the lamp lighting color is red is higher than the other colors.

  Furthermore, the sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R are different with different probabilities depending on the type of common effect and the current set value. Specifically, when the common effect A is selected, when the set value 1 or the set value 2 is set, the probability that the sound “normal” is output is higher than that of the other sounds, and the set value 3 or the set value is set. When it is 4, the probability that the sound of "hot" is output is higher than that of the other sounds, and when it is the set value 5 or the value of 6, the probability that the sound of "hot" is output is other sound. Higher than. On the other hand, when the common effect B is selected, when the set value is 1 or the set value 2, the probability that the sound "normal" is output is higher than the other sounds, and the set value 3 or the set value 4. Occasionally, the probability that a "hot wane" voice will be output is higher than other voices, and when the setting value is 5 or 6, the probability that a "hot heat" voice will be output is higher than other voices. Is also high.

  As described above, in the setting suggestion effect during the big hit, the mode of the lamp lighting color when suggesting the set value is common when the common effect A is selected and when the common effect B is selected. The mode of voice when suggesting the set value is different. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect at the time of the final change and the setting suggestion effect during the big hit, the lighting color of one lamp may correspond to the current set value. For example, when the set value is 1 or the set value 2, the lamp lighting color is blue, when the set value is 3 or the set value 4, the lamp lighting color is green, and when the set value is 5 or the set value 6, the lamp is turned on. The color may be red. In addition, in the setting suggestion effect during the big hit, one voice may correspond to the type of common effect corresponding to the current set value.

  Further, the period in which the back motion suggests whether the state is the probability change state and the period in which the back motion suggests the set value may be separated. For example, in the second special map jackpot gaming state, it is suggested that the back action is performed in the middle round to indicate whether or not it is in a probable state, and the back value is suggested during the ending in the final round to indicate the set value. May be

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-8, the lighting color of one lamp corresponds to the state of the suggestion target, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one lamp lighting color may be determined from a plurality of types of lamp lighting colors at a rate according to the state of the suggestion target. For example, in the final variation suggestion effect, in both the common effect A and the common effect B, the probability of being determined to be blue is higher than that of red in the low accurate high base state, and the probability of being higher than blue in the high accurate high base state. May be determined to be red. Similarly, in the big hit medium suggestion effect, in both the common effect A and the common effect B, the probability of being determined to be blue is higher than that of red in the low accurate high base state, and the probability of being higher than blue in the high accurate high base state. May be determined to be red. Further, the selection probabilities thereof may be the same for the final fluctuating suggestion effect and the big hit medium suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-8, the mode of the lamp lighting color is the same in the final fluctuation suggestive effect and the big hit mid-time suggestive effect, but the lamp lighting color mode is different in both. It may be.

  The pachinko gaming machine is not limited to executing both the final fluctuation suggestion effect and the big hit mid-range suggestion effect, and may execute only one of them.

  In the present embodiment, the final variation suggestion effect and the big hit medium suggestion effect indicate whether or not the state is the probable change state, but other states or benefits may be suggested. For example, the final variation suggestive effect and the big hit medium suggestive effect may be an indication of whether or not it is a time saving state.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the big hit medium suggestion production is executed during the big hit game state when the 16R certainty variation big hit occurs (during the 16R certainty variation big hit round) has been described, but the big hit game state when the 8R certainty variation big hit occurs In the middle (8R probability variation big hit round), or during the big hit game state when 3R probability variation big hit occurs (during 3R probability variation big hit round), the big hit medium suggestion effect may be executed.

  Depending on the type of big hit that has occurred, there may be a case where the big hit medium suggestion effect is executed and a case where it is not executed. For example, during the 16R certainty variation big hit round or during the 8R certainty variation big hit round, the big hit medium suggestion effect may be executed, while during the 3R certainty variation big hit round, the big hit medium suggestion effect may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the game becoming monotonous due to the large number of big hit rounds as much as possible. Alternatively, the suggestion effect during the big hit may be executed during the 3R probability variation big hit round, while the suggestion effect during the big hit may not be performed during the 16R probability variation big hit round or during the 8R probability variation big hit round. By doing this, it is possible to minimize the regrettable feeling caused by the fact that the 16R certainty variation big hit and the 8R certainty variation big hit have not occurred due to the variety of the game by the big hit medium suggestion production.

  The big hit medium suggestion effect may be executed with different probabilities depending on the type of the big hit that has occurred. For example, during the 16R certainty variation big hit round, during the 8R certainty variation big hit round, and during the 3R certainty variation big hit round, the high hit medium suggestion effect may be executed with a high probability. Alternatively, during the 3R probability variation big hit round, during the 8R probability variation big hit round, and during the 16R probability variation big hit round, the big hit medium suggestion effect may be executed with a high probability. In this way, the game can be made more diverse.

The big hit medium suggestion effect was an indication of a state before being controlled to the big hit game state (that is, a state where the second special figure big hit has occurred), but the suggestion target of the big hit medium suggestion effect is not limited to this. . For example, the suggestion during big hit may be suggested by adding a state after the round of the second special map big hit is completed. Specifically, when a normal big jackpot occurs in the low certainty state, an image or sound suggesting "previous normal + next normal" may be output, and when the probability variation big jackpot occurs in the low certainty state. May output an image or sound that indicates "previous normal + next probability change". If a normal big hit occurs in a high-precision state, an image or sound that indicates "previous normal change + next normal change" May be output, and when a certainty variation big hit occurs in a highly accurate state, an image or sound indicating “previous variation + next variation” may be output. In this way, the suggestion content of the suggestion during big hit may be different depending on the combination of the previous state and the next state.

  In the big hit suggestion effect, the suggestion target may be changed according to which period during the big hit game state is controlled. For example, during the period from the fanfare production that notifies that the second special map big hit has occurred to the second round, the previous state is suggested by the suggestion during the big hit, and during the period from the third round to the ending production, the big hit is in progress. The next state may be suggested by the suggestive presentation. In this manner, the round period during the big hit game state may be divided into the first half and the latter half, and the suggestion target of the suggestion during big hit may be different between the two. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the game becoming monotonous due to the large number of big hit rounds as much as possible. It should be noted that the mode of the back movement may be different between the first half and the latter half of the round period during the big hit game state, but it is kinder to the player that the manner of the back movement is common between the first half and the second half.

(About back operation)
In the present embodiment, as for the back operation, the long pressing of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A is illustrated, but the back operation may be another operation. For example, the back action may be continuous pressing of the trigger button of the stick controller 31A, long pressing of the push button 31B or continuous pressing, or a single operation of these. Further, the back action may be to operate the trigger button or push button 31B of the stick controller 31A in a predetermined operation procedure (command procedure). Furthermore, when a sensor that detects a motion of the player's hand or the like in a non-contact manner is provided, the back motion may be a motion of the player's hand or the like detected by the sensor. In addition to the movement of the body of the player, the voice uttered by the player may be detected by the microphone as the back movement, or the line of sight of the player may be detected by the eye tracking as the back movement.

(About common production)
In the present embodiment, as the common effects, the common effect A in which the male character appears as the hero and the common effect B in which the female character appears as the hero are illustrated, but the common effect may be other effects. .. For example, the common effects are not limited to two types and may be three or more types. In addition, all the effects are not limited to those common in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state, but in the common effects that can be selected by the player, the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state are included. It suffices if the same production is included. Further, the common effect is not selected by the player, but may be automatically selected by a lottery or the like.

  Further, the common effects of a plurality of types are not limited to those in which the backgrounds and the appearing characters are different from each other, but a form of a big hit notice or a reach notice, a form of a promotion notification for urging the player to operate the trigger button or push button 31B of the stick controller 31A , And other effects such as a mission effect that gives a player a privilege when a predetermined mission is imposed on the player and the mission is achieved.

(About the effective period at the time of final change)
In the present embodiment, the start timing of the effective period at the time of the final change matches the start timing of displaying the result screen, but the start timing of the effective period is not limited to this. The valid period may start at any timing of the period from the start of the final fluctuation to the final stop of the symbol. For example, the valid period may start at the timing when the final fluctuation starts. Further, the valid period may start at a timing in the middle of the final fluctuation. As an example in which the effective period starts at the timing of the final change, as shown in FIG. 10-10, the timing of the display of the result screen and the count-up of the result of the game such as the number of jackpots and the number of wins on the result screen are counted up. The timing to start is assumed. In addition, if the count display is performed while subtracting the ST number, the valid period is set at a timing at which the player can specify the state in which there is no remaining ST number (for example, the timing when the display of the ST number becomes “0”). May start. It should be noted that the result screen does not necessarily have to be displayed at the time of final change, but in any case, it is preferable to start the valid period at a timing at which the player can specify.

  In the present embodiment, the end timing of the valid period at the time of the final change is the timing before the display of the result screen ends, but the valid period ends at the timing when the symbol finally stops in the final change. May be. The valid period may be a period in which the player can specify the end of the common effect.

(About the valid period in the second special map big hit game state)
In the present embodiment, the start timing of the effective period in the second special figure big hit game state matches the start timing of the 3R, but the start timing of the effective period is not limited to this. The valid period may start at any timing in the period from the start of the first round of the second special map jackpot gaming state to the end of the final round. For example, the valid period may start at the timing when the second special figure jackpot gaming state has started. Further, the valid period may start at a timing in the middle of the second special figure big hit game state. As an example in which the valid period starts at a timing in the middle of the second special figure jackpot gaming state, the timing at which the 3rd R starts is assumed, as shown in FIG. 10-11. Further, as long as the fanfare effect that notifies that the second special figure jackpot has occurred is executed, the valid period may start at the timing when the fanfare effect is started.

  In the present embodiment, the end timing of the effective period in the second special figure big hit game state is the timing before the end of the final round, but the effective period may end at the timing of the end of the final round. ..

  In addition, the valid period may be provided in the final round in the second special figure jackpot gaming state, or the valid period may be provided in the execution period of the ending effect performed in the final round. With recent game machines, the production such as ending production tends to be long so as to minimize the ball output rate of the entire game.Therefore, by providing an effective period during the execution period of the ending production, the production of the ending production is prolonged. It is possible to alleviate the extension of the time by the suggestive effect by the back action. When an ending effect with a short effect period and an ending effect with a longer effect period than the ending effect are provided, no effective period is provided in the execution period of the ending effect with a shorter effect period, while the effect period is An effective period may be provided in the execution period of the long ending effect.

  The valid period in the second special figure big hit game state may be provided only during a big hit game round, may be provided only between adjacent rounds before and after (so-called interval between rounds), round and It may be provided at all of the intervals between rounds.

(About the big hit production in the back action)
In the present embodiment, when the back movement is performed in the effective period when the final variation is a big hit variation, the back movement big hit production is executed instead of the final variation suggested effect not being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the final movement is the big hit variation, when the back movement is performed in the effective period, the final fluctuation suggestion effect is executed and the back movement big hit effect is also executed. Alternatively, the back action big hit effect may be executed after the final change time suggestion effect is executed, or the final change time suggestion effect may be executed after the back action big hit effect is executed.

(About promotion notification)
In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed by performing the back operation without performing the promotion notification, but the promotion notification may be performed when the suggestion effect is executed. . For example, by displaying a predetermined procedure (for example, button pressing × 10 times) at a position that is difficult for the player to recognize (for example, a region covered by a decoration or a movable object on the screen of the image display device 5). The player may be informed of the procedure of the back operation.

(About application to slot machines)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the characteristic part 48F is applied to a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the characteristic part 48F may be applied to a slot machine. Generally, a slot machine includes a plurality of variable display parts (reels, display windows) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display part, variably displayed. Display results (stop display of symbols) are derived by stopping variable display of parts, and winning can occur according to a display result combination (stop display of design combinations) that is a combination of display results of multiple variable display parts. Is.

  In the slot machine as described above, the operation mode (operation procedure, operation timing) of the derivation operation means (stop switch) for deriving a display result combination that produces a win advantageous to the player is controlled to an advantageous section. It is possible to In the advantageous section, the AT (assist time), which is not controlled in the non-advantageous section (normal section), is controlled, so that an advantageous winning is achieved (for example, a small winning award that gives a payout number larger than the bet amount). Therefore, the payout rate in the advantageous section is likely to exceed 1.

  The state in such an AT may be suggested by the suggestion effect related to the characteristic portion 48F. Specifically, the AT ends by digesting the given number of sets, but when one set is consumed, the AT continues by transitioning to the next set at a predetermined continuation rate. That is, the higher the AT continuation rate is, the more advantageous AT is continued for a long time. Then, if a plurality of types of ATs having different continuation rates are provided and common effects that are common to the plurality of types of ATs are executed, the player will play while predicting the AT continuation rate. ..

  For example, when the characteristic unit 48F is applied to the slot machine described above, when the result display showing the number of payouts of the AT in the final set of the AT is displayed, the operation means (effect button, etc.) is displayed without performing the promotion notification. ) Is operated, the continuation rate of the AT to be terminated may be indicated by a lamp lighting color or the like.

  Even when the characteristic portion 48F is applied to the slot machine in this way, the same effect as that of the pachinko gaming machine according to the characteristic portion 48F in the present embodiment described above can be obtained.

(Explanation related to the association of characteristic parts)
Each configuration related to the characteristic part may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to another characteristic part. The feature parts combined in this way or the individual feature parts that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the configurations relating to other feature parts.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

  1 pachinko game machine, 100 game control microcomputer, 120 effect control CPU, 123 display control unit.

(1) A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic part 48F),
State control means (for example, special symbol process processing of FIG. 5 by the CPU 103, FIG. 10-2, for controlling in any of a plurality of types of states having different advantages for the player (eg, non-probability variation state, probability variation state)) )When,
A motion detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A) capable of detecting a motion of the player and capable of detecting a first motion mode and a second motion mode different from the first motion mode ,
A promotion notification unit (for example, a process of executing the promotion notification by the production control CPU 120) for performing a promotion notification for prompting the player to perform a motion (for example, a specific motion) detected by the motion detection unit;
Regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled, a common effect common to the plurality of types of states is provided for a predetermined period (for example, a control period of a low-precision high base state or a high-precision high base state). A common effect executing means for executing (for example, a process of executing a common effect by the effect control CPU 120),
The plurality of types of suggesting suggests means any state (e.g., process for performing time suggested directing final vary 48FS024 in Figure 10-4 by the effect control for CPU 120) and provided with,
The suggestion unit is a specific period during which the player can specify the end of the common effect within the predetermined period (for example, a period during which a result screen is displayed and a valid period from t2 to t4 in FIG. 10-9). In, the state in the predetermined period is suggested based on the movement of the player (for example, the back movement) detected by the movement detecting means without the promotion notification being given (for example, FIG. 10-4, See Fig. 10-9).

(2) A gaming machine for playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine related to the characteristic part 48F),
Advantageous state control means (for example, the special symbol process processing of FIG. 5 by the CPU 103, see FIG. 10-2) for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state),
A state control means (for example, the CPU 103 shown in FIG. Special symbol process processing, see FIG. 10-2),
A motion detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A) capable of detecting a motion of the player and capable of detecting a first motion mode and a second motion mode different from the first motion mode ,
A promotion notification unit (for example, a process of executing the promotion notification by the production control CPU 120) for performing a promotion notification for prompting the player to perform a motion (for example, a specific motion) detected by the motion detection unit;
Regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled, a common effect common to the plurality of types of states is provided for a predetermined period (for example, a control period of a low-precision high base state or a high-precision high base state). A common effect executing means for executing (for example, a process of executing a common effect by the effect control CPU 120),
The plurality of types of suggesting suggests means any state (e.g., processing for executing suggest effect in the jackpot in 48FS083 in Figure 10-7 by the effect control for CPU 120) and provided with,
In the advantageous state controlled in the predetermined period (for example, the second special view jackpot gaming state), the suggesting unit is a motion of the player (for example, a back motion by the motion detecting unit without the promotion notification). ) Is detected, the state in the predetermined period is suggested (see, for example, FIGS. 10-7 and 10-11).

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A gaming machine for playing a game,
State control means for controlling one of a plurality of types of states having different advantages to the player,
Motion detection means for detecting the motion of the player,
A promotion notification means for performing a promotion notification for prompting the player to perform a motion detected by the motion detection means,
Regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled, common effect execution means for performing a common effect common to the plurality of types of status over a predetermined period,
And a suggesting means for suggesting any of the plurality of types of states,
The suggestion unit is configured to detect that the motion of the player has been detected by the motion detection unit without the promotion notification during a specific period during which the player can specify the end of the common effect in the predetermined period. A gaming machine that suggests a state in the predetermined period based on the above. A gaming machine for playing a game,
Advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
State control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of states that are different from the advantageous state and have different degrees of advantage for the player,
Motion detection means for detecting the motion of the player,
A promotion notification means for performing a promotion notification for prompting the player to perform a motion detected by the motion detection means,
Regardless of which of the plurality of types of states is controlled, common effect execution means for performing a common effect common to the plurality of types of status over a predetermined period,
And a suggesting means for suggesting any of the plurality of types of states,
The suggesting means suggests the state in the predetermined period based on the fact that the movement detecting means detects the movement of the player in the advantageous state controlled in the predetermined period without the promotion notification. A gaming machine.

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