JP2020068814A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing applicability of game data between game machines.SOLUTION: A game machine includes setting change means capable of changing a setting value to any one of a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage for a player on the basis of satisfaction of a setting changing condition, game data set correspondingly to the setting value, and storage means for storing the game data. The setting value assigned to the plurality of stages at least includes a first setting value and a second setting value having a higher degree of advantage than that of the first setting value. The game data stored in the storage means is different between the game data corresponding to the first setting value and the game data corresponding to the second setting value. The setting change means, by assigning at least one setting value of the first setting value and the second setting value to the plurality of stages, can change the game data to be common even in different stages.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

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

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation and that can execute an advantageous state control that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2010-200902, A

  However, in Patent Document 1, regarding game data as a main program set corresponding to a set value, diversion between game machines having different total numbers of game data is not considered, and improvement is made. There was room for

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving diversion of gaming data between gaming machines.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A set value (for example, any one of the set values 1 to 6) in any of a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage for the player based on the establishment of the setting change condition (for example, being controlled to the setting change state) Setting changing means (for example, CPU 103) capable of changing
Game data set corresponding to the set value (for example, the game data of FIG. 11, information on the judgment value of the big hit, etc.),
And a storage means (for example, a ROM 101) for storing game data (for example, information regarding a judgment value of a big hit),
The setting values assigned to a plurality of levels include at least a first setting value (for example, setting value 1) and a second setting value (for example, setting value 6) having a higher degree of advantage than the first setting value,
Gaming data corresponding to the first set value (for example, information on the jackpot determination value of the set value 1) and gaming data corresponding to the second set value (for example, the jackpot determination value of the set value 6) Information), the game data stored in the storage means is different (for example, "1" is assigned to the game data of the setting value 1 and "6" is assigned to the game data of the setting value 6). ,
The setting changing means may assign at least one of the first setting value and the second setting value to a plurality of stages so that the game data can be changed even in different stages. It is possible (for example, "1" is assigned to the game data of the set value 1 and the set value 2).

  According to such a configuration, the common game data is assigned, so that the game data can be diverted easily between the gaming machines.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The first setting value has the lowest advantage (for example, the setting value 1 has the lowest jackpot probability), and the game data corresponding to the first setting value is the common game data (for example, the advantage degree). Is the common game data corresponding to the lowest setting value 1).

  According to such a configuration, the game data of the set value with the lowest advantage becomes common game data, so that there is less possibility that a disadvantage occurs when changing the set value on the game store side.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The second setting value has the highest advantage (for example, the setting value 6 has the highest jackpot probability), and the game data corresponding to the second setting value is not the common game data (for example, the advantage degree). The gaming data "6" corresponding to the highest setting value 6 is not the common gaming data).

  According to such a configuration, the gaming data having the setting value with the highest degree of advantage is not set as the common gaming data, so that there is less possibility that a disadvantage occurs when the setting value is changed at the gaming shop side.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The common game data corresponding to the first set value is continuously stored in the storage means (for example, the common game data “1” corresponding to the set value 1 is continuously stored). ).

  According to such a configuration, since common game data can be continuously stored, the set value can be changed stepwise when the setting is changed.

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 the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the information memorize | stored in RAM and the state cleared. It is an explanatory view showing an initial symbol for each received command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notification mode at the time of starting a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of non-detection operation control and operation control for real operation confirmation. It is a figure which shows the operating speed in operation | movement of non-detection operation control and operation control for real operation confirmation. 6 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the change timing of the set value and the confirmation end timing of the set value, and the number of times the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process are executed. It is a figure which shows the display mode of an image display apparatus. It is a flow chart which shows power failure detection processing. It is the flowchart which shows a part of production control process treatment. 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 figure which illustrates the effect control command in the characteristic part 40F. It is the flowchart which shows the production control main processing in the feature section 40F. It is a flow chart which shows sub side game stop processing in characteristic part 40F. It is a figure which shows the display of the setting value in the characteristic part 67F, and the pattern of the game data.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of 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), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. 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). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that 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 25 including a plurality of LEDs
A and the 2nd reservation indicator 25B are provided, the 1st reservation indicator 25A displays the 1st reservation memory number according to the lighting number of LED, and the 2nd reservation indicator 25B according to the lighting number of LED. The second number of reserved memories is displayed.

  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 a game ball enters the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

  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.

A normal symbol display device 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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 and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. 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 game 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. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education 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 a large number of prize balls, or a big hit type that has few prize balls or almost no 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 are continued until one of the end 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 end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of the times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than special states such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is "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 in the initial setting state (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. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on / off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the image display device 5, as the effects executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (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 jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "uncertain variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation design, and the even decoration pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation design (normal design). After 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 ”) 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 look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design, and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display 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 (the game ball passes or the game ball passes from the various switches for detecting the 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 when the vehicle has entered is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for 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 board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later). )), The status of the game (for example, the start and end of variable display, the status of opening of the special winning opening, the occurrence of winnings, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an 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, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

  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, thereby performing a process 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), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 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. In addition, 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 of 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 settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3).
). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

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

  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 cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop time process immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for advancing the game, the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. 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 recovery from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being recovered 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 hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, controlling the game state, etc. 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 management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is 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, a process when an electric power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set 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 look-ahead 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 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 drawing 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 number 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 (whether reach or not), 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", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. 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 process flag is "
It is updated to 0 ", and the jackpot end 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. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter / timer circuit) are performed. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control 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 and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. 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, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control 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 determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the 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 this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L, 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 has been 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 elapsed without receiving the command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special 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 or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . 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 the small hitting end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit 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 production contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production controls in the big hit gaming state based on the set contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "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 implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are 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. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed by using the hardware resources of the other device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, 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, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment)
Next, the characteristic unit 207SG of this embodiment will be described. 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. 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. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can be won in 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 set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate) etc. which will be described later in the set value changed 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. As will be described later in detail, the setting value change state in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a store clerk or the like of a game hall can confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state). ) Is also.

  The setting switching main body portion provided with an operating 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, the lock switch 207SG051 needs to be operated by a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade, so that only the store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate it. 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 part 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, A round indicator 207SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds (type of big hit) of the big hit game during the big hit game, a high base state (time saving state) and a big hit game The right striking lamp 207SG132 that lights up in the gaming state where the game ball such as the state is shot toward the right gaming area 207SG002R, the definite change lamp 207SG133 that lights up in the probabilistic state, and the time saving lamp 207SG134 that lights up in the high base state (time saving state) are summarized. A game information display unit 207SG200 arranged in the same manner 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 characteristic part 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 symbol that can be derived and displayed in the second special symbol display device 207SG004B and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed may overlap.

  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 part 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). In addition, as the big hit type in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, there are provided a total of three big hit types: a big hit A which is a 5 round big hit, a big hit B which is a 10 round big hit, and a big hit C which is a 15 round big hit. 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.

  The effect control board 12 in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment includes a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322 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 capable of detecting the above 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 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 that notifies 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, for example, according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence 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 of execution of the round 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, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and a numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information are configured.

  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 part 207SG of this embodiment, on the main board 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 big hit 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.

  It should be noted that 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.

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

In the characteristic part 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 A variation pattern belonging to a variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random number for pattern type determination It may be determined variation pattern et executed.

  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 a variation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach loss, a pseudo continuous production is performed 3 times and a variation pattern that becomes super-reach loss ...

  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 constituting 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 or the like that stores 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 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases gradually. 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 of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous the amusement hall side becomes. 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 map display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit gaming 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. The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

  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 set as "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 part 207SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is set as “small hit” regardless of the set value and the small hit game state is controlled is the same probability. 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). Further, MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) to 8-11 (C) and FIGS. 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 FIGS. 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 the 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 that can be set, 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 part 207SG of the present embodiment, an example in which three types of big hits A to C are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is 2 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 portion 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 using MR2 which is a random number value for big hit type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is It may be determined by 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 the player may be.

  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, if the set value set for 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 characteristic of looping at a rate of 65% (so-called probability variation loop type), If 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 big hit game, the 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 characteristic in which the ratio of the game balls passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special map (so-called V 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 but 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 big hit variation pattern judgment table (big hit B, big hit C) used when the big hit types are big hit B and big hit C, and these big hit fluctuation pattern judgment tables (big hit) A) and the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hits B and big hits C) show 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 the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take A random number value 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 set value is “1”, one of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 is 1 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. Further, when the set value is "2", in the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3, 1 to 380 are fluctuation patterns of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1).
), 381 to 835 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach α big hit, and 836 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3). ing. 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. It is assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit. 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). Further, when the setting value is "4", from the judgment value range 1 to 997 of MR3, 1 to 140 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-1) of the normal reach jackpot, and 141 to 430 are set. The variation patterns (PB1-2) of super-reach α big hits are assigned, and 431 to 997 are assigned to the variation patterns (PB1-3) of super-reach β big hits. 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 small hits 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 small hits. The variation pattern of the small hit may be determined from the plurality of variation patterns at different ratios with the set values 1 to 6.

  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 loss 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). When the setting value is “3”, 1 to 410 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 411 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 “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 1 to 500 are assigned to the non-reach-miss 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 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 set value is “2”, 1 to 480 of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), and 481 to 700 are set. The normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1) is assigned, 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). 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 assigned. It is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to 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. It is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-2). It is assigned to PA2-3). When the set value is "5", the range of the judgment value of MR3 is from 1 to 9
Of 97, 1 to 420 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2), 421 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach-loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned. Is 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 “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. It is assigned to the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and 901 to 997 is assigned to 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 setting value is “1”, the determination value of MR3 is Of 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 490 out of the range of judgment values 1 to 997 of MR3 are assigned to the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-4), 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). 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, regardless of the variation pattern determination table, 701 to 900 of the determination values are variation patterns of the super reach α loss, and 901 to 997 of the determination values are the super reach β loss. If each variation pattern is assigned, that is, if the variation display result is a loss, the variation pattern of super reach is determined by the 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 variation patterns 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 part 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. 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 portion 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 of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values 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 loss variation determination rate and the super reach β loss variation determination rate may be the same regardless of the set value.

  Further, 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 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 of the determination ratios are the same regardless of the set values is illustrated, 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 portion 207SG of the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a loss, the determination ratio 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.

The variation time of the non-reach-miss variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach-loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach-loss variation is less than the variation pattern (PA1-2). The pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (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 random number values assigned to (PA2-2 and PA2-3) are the same. However, since the jackpot probability and the loss probability are different according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variation display is actually performed in the variation pattern of the super-reach loss (variation pattern of the super-reach loss). The appearance rate of) varies depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the variation display is performed in the variation pattern of the super reach loss according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the example is different. The present invention is not limited to this. 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, a 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 supply 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 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 determination, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like, as reserved data, It is stored until the storage 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. On the basis of the random number value MR1 for the variable display result determination, the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination, the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination etc. 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.

  In addition, the game ball has passed (entered) the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entry) through the first start winning port and the second start prize port. 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 reservation storage unit stores the retained information of the ordinary figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20, although the game ball that 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 portion 207SG029A to the fifth display portion 207SG29E can be turned on and blinked 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 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 accurate low base state) for every out 6000 balls in the full game state. Base L that is (real-time value during measurement), base 1 that is the 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 normal state (low accuracy low base state) for every 2nd out 6000 balls, and the normal state for every 3rd out 6000 balls (low accuracy low base state) in all game states Base 3, which is the base value calculated in step 3, can be displayed. 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, 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 area.
It is displayed on the 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 color of each base value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is different depending on 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 or the like in the game arcade can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by checking the display color of the display monitor 207SG029, without the CPU 103 executing the set value changing process described later. ing.

  Next, the game control main processing in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. 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 settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  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 (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 to be described later.
If the RAM clear flag indicating that the clear processing has been executed is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, the clear switch is operated, the pachinko machine is operated. It is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 has been activated (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 (207SG
Sa017; Y) further determines whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) or whether 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 started by a formal procedure by the operation of an employee of the game hall (the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is opened, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on, and the pachinko gaming machine is operated while the clear switch 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 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. 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 based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), recovery from power failure during setting change described later, and the like. 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 configuring 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 in the 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 the operation of a clerk in the game hall, etc.), 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 the error, the clerk at the amusement hall, etc. 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 portion 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 clearing process (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 clearing process is not limited to this. When it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or not after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 207SGSa021, but when the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (20 SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

FIG. 8-21 (A) is a flowchart showing the RAM clearing process (207SGSa009) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control surface process. 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. Incidentally, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where the 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 changed. 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 activated 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. Incidentally, 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 processing, the CPU 103 first starts the lighting of all the segments forming 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 in the RAM 102 as the set value (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 switch 207SG052 is not operated (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065, and when the setting switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062; Y), the address F001 of the RAM 102 is set based on the operation of the setting 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 in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as the setting value, is used as the borrowing setting in the RAM.
The address is stored at the address F001 of 102. If 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). When the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, and when the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; Y), further in the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the value of the setting value stored in the address F000 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 lighting of all the segments forming 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 process 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 the 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 or not 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 set 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 the light are turned off (207SGSa112a). 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 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 set value change processing and the set value confirmation processing, among the segments configuring the round indicator 207SG131, as a mode corresponding to the set value change processing and the set value confirmation processing. 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 jackpot 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 set value changing 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. 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 is ready to play.

  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.

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

  Next, a process executed by the CPU 120 for effect control will be described.

  FIG. 8-29 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and also the CTC (counter / timer) mounted on the effect control board 12. Circuit) register setting.

  Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the command reception waiting timer according to the reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the value of the command reception waiting timer is decremented by 1 (207SGS404), and it is determined whether the command reception waiting timer has timed out (207SGS405). When the command reception waiting timer has timed out (207SGS405; N), the processing of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405 is repeatedly executed, and waits until the command reception waiting timer times out.

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

When the hot start notification command is not received (207SGS406; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold notification command is received (207SGS408). When the cold notification command is received (207SGS408; Y), the player information and the performance information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 122 since the last time the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started, the number of big hits, (207 SGS 409) while clearing the information including the number of times of super-reach, etc., and notifying that the information stored in the RAM 102 has been cleared, and that the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. A RAM clear notification process for executing (RAM clear notification) is executed (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, the image (
For example, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (A), display of a notification image 207SG005M1) for notifying that the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 of the image display device 5 have been cleared, and the game effect lamp The player information and the performance information stored in the RAM 122 by the store clerk or the like in the gaming hall that has started the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the light emission of 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R have been performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). It suffices to be able to inform that and have been cleared. After the RAM clear notification process is executed, the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

  If the cold start notification command is not received (207SGS408; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411). When the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting value changing state or the setting value checking state, the setting value is changed. A set value related informing process for executing a notification that the operation is being performed (notifying that the setting value is being changed) and a notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notifying that the setting value is being confirmed) is executed (207SGS412).

  In addition, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-36 (B) and 8-36 (C), the image display device 5 is used as a notification during setting value change and a notification during setting value confirmation. , A notification image 207SG005M2 indicating that the setting variable is being changed and a notification image 207SG005M3 indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting value changing state or the setting value checking state. In general, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is open, and the clerk at the game hall or the like who changes or confirms the set value visually recognizes the display monitor 207SG029 mounted on the main board 11. It is in the state of doing. In other words, the set value change state and the set value confirmation state are states in which the image displayed on the image display device 5 cannot be visually recognized by a store clerk or the like who changes or confirms the set value. It is considered that the clerk of the game hall cannot judge from the display of the image display device 5 whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state. Therefore, as the notification of the change of the set value and the notification of the set value being confirmed, the pachinko game machine can be used by a clerk of the game hall who changes or checks the set value by the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the light emission of the game effect lamp 9. You may notify that 1 is starting in the set value change state and the set value confirmation state.

  The effect control CPU 120 also performs a first movable body initialization process (207SGS413) for performing an operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body initialization for performing an operation check of the second movable body 207SG322. The process (207SGS414) is executed. In the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is performed after the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed. It is designed to be executed (see Fig. 8-35).

  Here, the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-33 and 8-34. FIG. 8-33 is a schematic explanatory diagram showing operation modes of the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the production control CPU 120. FIG. 8-34 is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, and FIG. 8-B is an explanatory view showing the control speed in the non-detection operation control.

  The first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 are provided so as to be capable of reciprocating between their respective origin positions (first position) and effect positions (second position), and from the origin position to the effect position (first position). The forward movement to the second position) and the returning movement from the effect position to the origin position are actual operation modes of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 during variable display and the like.

  When the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process is executed, the effect control CPU 120 does not detect the detected parts of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 by the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332, that is, the movable body is movable. If the body 207SG321, 207SG322 has moved for some reason (for example, it has moved from the origin position during transportation or installation on a game island, or if the origin could not be restored during the previous operation (for example, when performing the production, the motor is removed). If the movable body error (operation abnormality) such as the origin return of the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322 could not be confirmed or cannot be operated due to adjustment, failure, catching, etc.), it was moved from the origin position due to vibration of the game machine. The position other than the origin position (For example, a predetermined position between the origin position and the union position, such as a position indicated by a black circle corresponding to the non-detection operation control in FIG. 8-22), the non-detection operation control for returning to the origin is executed. To do. When this non-detection operation control is executed, since the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are located away from the origin position, the only operation is to move the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 toward the origin position.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 detects when the non-detection operation control is executed in the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process, or when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are detected by the origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332. If so, the actual operation confirmation operation control is executed. The operation control for actual operation confirmation is the same as the actual operation actually performed in the effect using the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 (for example, the movable body effect executed during the variable display).

  Next, the control speed set when the production control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control will be compared. The speeds shown in FIGS. 8-34 (A) and 8-34 (B) are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 120 to operate the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322, and the movable body 207SG321. , 207SG322 is different from the actual operating speed. That is, for example, in the case of operating the predetermined movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, even if the same control speed is set in one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, one movement section is set. When the mode is different between the moving section and other moving sections (for example, a section having a spring and a section without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), and when moving up and down even in the same moving section, the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322 The actual operating speed of may be different from the control speed. Even if the same control speed is set for the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, if the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 differ in size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, drive mechanism, etc., the movable bodies 207SG321 , 207SG322 does not always have the same actual operating speed. When a plurality of movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322 are operated by stepping motors having the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each movable body 207SG321, 207SG322, the size, weight, and weight of each movable body 207SG321, 207SG322, When there are differences in the operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc., the actual operation speeds of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are not necessarily the same.

As shown in FIG. 8-34 (A), the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer in the set actual operation confirmation process data when executing the actual operation confirmation operation control. The movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, control is performed to accelerate from the origin position and then decelerate and stop at the effect position, and to accelerate from the effect position and then decelerate and stop at the origin position. That is, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each movable body 207SG321, 207SG322 can operate normally, the control speed of the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322 is reduced between the origin position and the effect position. Change from high speed to low speed. In other words, the effect control CPU 120, when executing an effect using each of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, is the first speed minimum speed (low speed) and the second speed higher than the minimum speed (high speed). Since each movable body 207SG321, 207SG322 is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of and, even when executing the operation control for actual operation confirmation, the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the minimum speed The movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are controlled so as to operate at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed which is even faster.

  That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operation speeds of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322, and the control speeds are set to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operation speeds. Will be set. In the following, when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated based on the minimum control speed, the operation is performed at the minimum speed, and when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are operated based on the maximum control speed, the operation is performed at the maximum speed. It will be described as one that operates.

  Here, the control speed is set such that the operating speed of the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 during acceleration and deceleration is the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Further, when returning to the original position after moving to the effect position, the movable body 207SG321, by controlling so as to be the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control for a longer time than when stopping at the effect position. The origin detection sensors 207SG331 and 207SG332 detect the detected portion after the 207SG322 is surely decelerated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), when the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection time operation control, during the period of moving from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. , Always control to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, the effect control CPU 120 causes the maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control to be less than or equal to the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this embodiment). In the characteristic portion 207SG of the form, the speed is always based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation check operation control so that the speed is the same as the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control. Control is performed to operate the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322.

  In this case, since it is unknown how far the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are from the origin position, when the movable bodies 207SG321 and 207SG322 are located in the vicinity of the origin position, the actual operation confirmation operation control is performed. If the movable body 207SG321, 207SG322 returns to the origin position when it is operated at the control speed upon acceleration, that is, at a high speed, the origin detection sensors 207SG331, 207SG332 cannot reliably detect the detected portion, or move from a short distance. Since the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322, etc. may be damaged by the impact when the bodies 207SG321, 207SG322 are returned to the origin position and their movement is restricted, the movable bodies 207SG321, 207SG322, etc. should be operated at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Control.

Returning to FIG. 8-29, after execution of the first movable body initialization processing (207SGS413) and the second movable body initialization processing (207SGS413), the effect control CPU 120 sets the set value during the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321. Of the setting value or the setting value early change end flag indicating that the confirmation of the setting value has been completed is determined (207SGS415). If the set value early change end flag is not set (207SGS415; N), it is further determined whether or not a set value change end notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command has been received (207SGS416). When the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is not received (207SGS416; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS412, and the set value change end notification command and the set value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416; Y). Proceeds to 207 SGS 417. When the set value early change end flag is set (207SGS415; Y), the process of 207SGS416 is not executed and the process proceeds to 207SGS417.

  In 207SGS417, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initialization (operation check) of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed (207SGS417). When the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 is not completed (207SGS417; N), the set value early change end flag is set and the process proceeds to 207SG412 (207SGS418), and the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed. If it is (207SGS417; Y), it is determined whether the initialization (operation check) of the second movable body 207SG322 has been completed (207SGS419). When the initialization of the second movable body 207SG322 has not been completed (207SGS419; N), the processing proceeds to 207SGS412, and when the initialization of the second movable body 207SG322 has been completed (207SGS419; Y), the setting value early change end It is determined whether the flag is set (207SGS420).

  In 207SGS420, when the set value early change end flag is set (207SGS420; Y), the set value early change end flag is cleared (207SGS421), and the first movable body initialization process (207SGS422) which is the same process as 207SGS413. And a second movable body initialization process (207SGS423) that is the same process as 207SGS414, and the first movable body initialization process (207SGS422), 207SGS414, and second movable body initialization process (207SGS423) are performed. It is determined whether the initialization (operation check) of the body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 is completed (207SGS424). When the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 has not been completed (207SGS424; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS422, and the initialization of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 has been completed. (207SGS424; Y) advances to 207SGS427.

  As described above, regarding the processing of these 207SG412 to 207SG424, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (A), the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command and the set value confirmation start notification command (pachinko). The setting value change notification and the setting value confirmation notification are started from the time when the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state, and the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are performed. To execute. As described above, in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, the second movable body initialization process is executed after the first movable body initialization process is completed, that is, the first movable body 207SG321. After the operation check is completed, the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is executed.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (A), the effect control CPU 120 sends a set value change end notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command to the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing. When received, that is, when the change of the set value and the confirmation of the set value are completed after the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 and the second movable body 207SG322 is completed, the first movable body initialization processing and the second The movable body initialization process is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (B), of the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing, only the first movable body initialization processing is finished and the effect control is performed. When the CPU 120 for use receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command, that is, the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 is completed, but the operation check of the second movable body 207SG322 is still completed. When the change of the set value and the confirmation of the set value are completed in a state where there is no such state, the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are executed again after the second movable body initialization processing is completed. It is like this.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command at a timing when the first movable body initialization processing has not yet ended. In this case, that is, when the change of the set value and the confirmation of the set value are completed in a state where the operation check of the first movable body 207SG321 is not completed, the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initializing process that are being executed are performed. Only the initialization processing is executed, and the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are not executed again.

  If the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command have not been received by the 207SGS 411 (207SGS 411; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an error specification command has been received (207SGS 425). .. When the error designation command is received (207SGS425; Y), the error notification processing (207SGS426) for performing the error notification indicated by the error designation command is executed, and when the error designation command is not received (207SGS425; N), , 207 SGS403.

  In addition, as the error notification in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (D), if the notification image 207SG005M4 corresponding to the error identified from the error designation command is displayed on the image display device 5, Good.

  As described above, in the effect control main processing in the characteristic portion 207SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-30, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by hot start, the player information (the player information While clearing the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super-reach, etc., from the RAM 122, the production information (the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super-reach since the last start of the pachinko gaming machine 1) is cleared. ) And setting value information (any one of the values “1” to “6” corresponding to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1) are not cleared from the RAM 122. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, the player information and the effect information are cleared from the RAM 122, while the setting value information is not cleared from the RAM 122. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the set value changing state or the setting confirming state, the player information and the effect information are not cleared from the RAM 122, while the set value information is already stored in the RAM 122. The existing set value information is overwritten (updated).

  That is, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, the information to be cleared from the RAM 122 differs depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a hot start, a cold start, a set value confirmation state, or a set value change state. There is.

  Then, in 207SGS427, the effect control CPU 120 specifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command has been received, and the image display device 5 receives the reception command. The display of the initial symbol corresponding to the command is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-31, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a set value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a new set value. If it is not set, the display of the decorative design is started on the image display device 5 as the initial design with a combination of "1", "2", and "3" from the left. Further, if the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, if there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, from the left as an initial symbol on the image display device 5 " The display of the decorative pattern is started with the combination of "4", "5", and "6".

In the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, when there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, "4", "5" from the left as an initial symbol on the image display device 5. , ”And“ 6 ”are combined to start displaying the decorative pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and a set value (for example,“ 6 ”) advantageous to the player is set. When set, a decorative value is a combination of "4", "5", and "6" as an initial design at a higher rate than when a setting value that is unfavorable to the player (for example, "1") is set. It may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to suggest that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set with a setting value that is advantageous for the player, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  In the characteristic portion 207SG in the present embodiment, when there is a possibility that a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, "4", "5" from the left as an initial symbol on the image display device 5. ”,“ 6 ”are combined to start displaying the decorative pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a set value (eg,“ 6 ”) advantageous to the player is set. The initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different depending on whether the set value is set or the set value that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, “1”) is set. In addition, the speaker 8L, 8R is used depending on whether a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set or a setting value that is disadvantageous to the player is set (for example, "1"). The volume of the output sound, the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be different.

  Then, returning to FIG. 8-29, the CPU 120 for effect control sets “4” to the read-ahead restriction counter in order to restrict the execution of the read-ahead notice effect in the first four fluctuations (207SGS428). After that, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following processing.

  First, the effect control CPU 120 executes a start notification process for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started (207SGS431). In the activation notification processing, for example, it is determined whether or not the interruption is the first interruption from the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If it is the first interrupt from the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is specified which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation end notification command is received, The boot notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and the boot notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. After the start notification process timer is started, the start notification process is executed at the next and subsequent interrupts to start the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the value of the start notification process timer and the start notification process table. Notification may be performed.

  In the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is one of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value check end notification command. Depending on whether there is any, the mode of activation notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-32, when a hot start notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, that is, a new pachinko gaming machine 1 is received. When the set value is not set, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the output sound A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Although the emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds is the same as the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, the emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds is the same. The output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

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

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

  Further, when the set value change end notification command or the set value change end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds and the speakers 8L, 8R for 20 seconds. The output sound C is output, and the image display device 5 displays a message image for 40 seconds (for example, a message image indicating that the setting value change is completed). It should be noted that the light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 are the same, The emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

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

  In the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the start notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started is executed using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management computer such as a gaming machine management computer or each counter, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. As a start notification when the above, the external output terminal may output a signal capable of specifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started to the management device.

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in any of the hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state, the device that executes the start notification is partly common. Although there is illustrated a mode in which the game effect lamp 9 emits light and the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in any case, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot. The device that executes the start notification differs depending on whether the start is started in the start, the cold start, the setting change state, or the setting confirmation state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by the cold start, the image display device 5). A message image is displayed at, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the setting changed, a signal is output from the above-mentioned external output terminal to the management device. It may be, or the like) that.

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

  Furthermore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, since the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is in an open state, sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (for the pachinko gaming machine 1). When three or more speakers are provided, sound is output only from some speakers.) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, the gaming machine frame 207SG003 is closed. Since there are many cases, sound may be output from all the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, while displaying a message image indicating that the setting is being changed such as “setting changing” on the image display device 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started up at the start, a message image indicating that the RAM 102 or RAM 122 has been cleared, such as “RAM has been cleared”, may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of external output terminals described above, the terminals for outputting a signal to the management device may be different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, as a setting value change notification, a period until the setting value change is completed (until the setting value change end notification command or the setting value designation command is received). A signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the setting change over a period of time) to the management apparatus, and after the setting value change is completed, a signal is output from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear to the management apparatus as a RAM clear notification. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal to the management device from a terminal corresponding to an error or RAM clear as a RAM clear notification.

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

  As described above, in the boot notification process, the boot notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is different depending on the received command, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. The startup notification of may be executed in the notification mode of 1 regardless of the received command. Further, the activation notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as being executed when any of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value confirmation end notification command, and the set value change end notification command is received. The present invention is not limited to this, and of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value confirmation end notification command, and the set value change end notification command, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives the command. You may provide the command which does not perform start notification.

  Further, in the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, as the initialization effect in the present invention, a different mode of activation notification is executed according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. The form in which different combinations of decorative patterns are displayed on the image display device 5 in accordance with the command received when the is activated is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as such initialization effects. The mode of the start notification and the combination of the decorative patterns may be all different depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, or only a part thereof may be the same.

Further, in the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, in any of the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated by hot start, is activated by cold start, is activated in the setting change state, and is activated in the setting confirmation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start or in a setting confirmation state, these start notifications are given. May not be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 8-29, the CPU 120 for effect control then executes power-off detection processing (207SGS432). In the power cut detection process, as shown in FIG. 8-37, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a power cut signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less. It is determined whether or not (207SGS441). When the power-off signal is not input (207SGS441; N), the processing is ended, and when the power-off signal is input (207SGS441; Y), the setting value information and the player information stored in the RAM 122 are displayed. The included backup data is specified (207SGS442), and the specified backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (207SGS443). Then, after creating the check data used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (207SGS444), the process shifts to a loop process in which neither process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off.

  Returning to FIG. 8-29, next, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 207SGS433). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the received command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 8-8) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

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

  Next, a production random number updating process (207SGS435) that updates the count value of the counter for generating a production random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number, a player information input process (207SGS436) that receives input of player information, and a game. A player information output process (207SGS437) for outputting player information and a production information totaling process (207SGS438) for totaling production information are executed. Then, it transfers to S52.

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

In the player information output processing, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player, and the two-dimensional code is generated. Is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, after the display of the two-dimensional code is completed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. The player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone and transmits the player information collected in the current game to an external server, so that the pachinko game machine is played. The cumulative player information in 1 can be stored in the server.

  In the effect information totaling process, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 as effect information each time variation display, big hit game, and super reach are executed. To do.

  Next, an effect control process process in the characteristic unit 207SG of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8-38, in the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the prefetch restriction counter is “0” (207SGS451). When the value of the read-ahead regulation counter is "0" (207SGS451; Y), after performing the read-ahead notice setting process (S161), one of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) depending on the effect control process flag. Execute the process.

  If the value of the read-ahead restriction counter is any of "1" to "4" (207SGS451; N), it is further determined whether the value of the effect control process flag is "1" (207SGS452). ). When the value of the effect control process flag is either "0" or "2" to "7" (207SGS452; N), one of S170 to S177 (see FIG. 7) according to the effect control process flag. When the process is executed and the value of the effect control process flag is “1” (207SGS452; Y), the value of the prefetch restriction counter is decremented by −1 (207SGS453), and S170 to S177 (S170 to S177 (according to the effect control process flag). (See FIG. 7). By executing the processing of 207SGS451 to 207SGS453 as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 immediately after starting, execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted until the variable display is executed four times.

  In the characteristic part 207SG in the present embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the effect control main process and the effect control process process based on the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and thus the variable display is performed four times. Although the form of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 starts the winning a prize determination process based on that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated (FIG. The execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be restricted over four variable displays by not executing (see 5).

  As described above, in the characteristic part 207SG of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ready to play, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted over four variable displays. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game are set as settings related to the game progress based on the fact that the game is possible. The light amount of the effect lamp 9, the setting of the effect according to the RTC, and the like may be set to the factory default state.

Further, the present embodiment also includes Invention 207SG shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a set value changing function, there is one described in, for example, 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. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine described in means 1 of invention 207SG, which solves the problem,
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 set 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 in which the variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is notified, this feature is preferable. Notification can be made.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 2 of 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 set 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),
Set by the setting means when the confirmation condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the clear switch is OFF, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are ON). Shifts to a confirmation state (for example, a state in which the CPU 103 is executing the setting value confirmation processing shown in FIG. 8-23) capable of confirming the set value being set,
When in the confirmation state, the information display unit displays a display that can be recognized as being in the confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), the CPU 103 is executing the set value confirmation 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 it is in the confirmation state in the information display section where the variable display, which is an important display in the gaming machine, is notified, this feature is preferable. Notification can be made.

Furthermore, as a game machine described in means 3 of invention 207SG,
The display capable of recognizing the setting state or the confirmation state is a display different from the display displayed on the information display section during the game (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-27). In, the display mode when the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B derive and display the variable display result, and the display mode when the setting value change state or the setting value confirmation state is Different parts)
A gaming machine characterized by that is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to accurately recognize that it is in the setting state or the confirmation state.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 4 of invention 207SG,
When it is in the setting state or the confirmation state, a display capable of recognizing the setting state or the confirmation state is displayed on the variable display section (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A or the second special symbol display). (A part that lights up all the segments that configure the device 207SG004B)
A gaming machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this characteristic, it is possible to perform suitable notification on the variable display section.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 5 of invention 207SG,
The variable display section is configured by a plurality of small display sections that can be independently turned on (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B are each configured by eight segments. Part),
As a display capable of recognizing that it is in the setting state or the confirmation state, all the small display sections are displayed in a lighting state (for example, the first special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B (The part that lights up all the constituent segments)
A gaming machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this characteristic, it can be easily recognized that the game machine is in the setting state or the confirmation state.

Further, as a gaming machine described in means 6 of invention 207SG,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that shoots a game medium to a gaming area (for example, a left gaming area 207SG002L and a right gaming area 207SG002R) to play a game,
The information display unit includes a firing direction notification unit (for example, a right-handed lamp 207SG132) that notifies the firing direction of the game medium in the game area,
When it is in the setting state or the confirmation state, a display capable of recognizing the setting state or the confirmation state is displayed in the firing direction notification unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (A), (The part where the right-handed lamp 207SG132 blinks in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state)
A gaming machine characterized in that it is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to perform suitable notification in the launch direction notification unit.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 7 of invention 207SG,
A holding storage unit (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5) capable of storing information regarding variable display as holding information,
The information display unit includes a hold display unit (for example, a first hold display 207SG025A and a second hold display 207SG025B) capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage unit,
When the setting state or the confirmation state is set, a display capable of recognizing the setting state or the confirmation state is displayed on the hold display unit (for example, as shown in FIG. A game machine characterized by blinking all the segments composing the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B in the value change state and the set value confirmation state is described. For example, it is possible to make a suitable notification on the hold display unit.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine described in Means 8 of Invention 207SG,
In the advantageous state, a special variable device (special variable winning ball device 7) capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium is less likely to enter than the first state,
The information display unit includes a number notification unit (for example, a round display 207SG131) that notifies the number of times the special variable device is in the first state in the advantageous state,
When it is in the setting state or the confirmation state, a display capable of recognizing the setting state or the confirmation state is displayed in the number-of-times notification unit (for example, as shown in FIG. (A portion that lights only one of the segments forming the round display 207SG131 in the value change state and the set value confirmation state)
A gaming machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to perform suitable notification in the number-of-times notification unit.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine described in Means 8 of Invention 207SG,
Game information storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of storing at least game information for the game control means to control the progress of the game,
Detection means (for example, a clear switch) capable of detecting the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on,
A state information storage unit (for example, an area of the address F002 of the RAM 102) capable of storing state information (for example, a RAM clear flag) capable of specifying the state of the gaming machine detected by the detection unit when the power is turned on,
Equipped with
The game control means,
A first condition (for example, a state in which the clear switch is ON) including a special state (for example, a state in which the clear switch is ON) of the gaming machine at power-on detected by the detection means is satisfied. When it is, the initialization processing for performing the initialization of the game information storage means accompanied with the deletion of the game information (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear processing shown in FIG. 8-21 (A)) Is feasible,
A second condition (for example, a clear switch is ON and a lock switch) that includes a special state (for example, a clear switch ON state) of the gaming machine at power-on detected by the detection means. When 207SG051 and open sensor 207SG090 are ON), the setting change process for changing the set value can be executed, and the initial condition is executed when the first condition is satisfied. Initialization processing common to the initialization processing can be executed based on the state information stored in the state information storage means (for example, a RAM clear processing and a setting value changing processing can be executed).
Regardless of whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, the state information is not erased (for example, the RAM clear flag is cleared in the RAM clear process as shown in FIG. (No part)
According to this feature, the initialization process can be made common when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied. It is possible to accurately execute the initialization process based on the state information while preventing the storage capacity of the processing program from increasing.

The present embodiment also includes Invention 208SG described below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a set value changing function, there is one described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, 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. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine described in means 1 of invention 208SG that solves the problem,
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 set 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, a predetermined error occurs even if a specific condition is satisfied in the variable display area in which the variable display, which is an important display in the game machine, is executed. Since this is notified by the display, it is possible to preferably notify that the predetermined condition has been satisfied but a predetermined error has occurred.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 2 of invention 208SG,
There is described a gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined error is at least an error relating to a storage area in which the set value is stored (for example, an error equal to or more than the set value). According to this feature, the set value is set. It is possible to preferably notify that an error has occurred in the storage area in which the is stored and that the setting value needs to be reset.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 3 of invention 208SG,
If an electric power failure occurs before the new setting value changed in the setting state is settled, an error relating to the storage area in which the setting value is stored occurs at the time of restoration from the power failure. Even if it does not exist, a display capable of specifying that an error has occurred is displayed in the variable display area (for example, even when the power is cut off during the setting change as shown in FIG. Part to blink all the segments that make up the special symbol display device 207SG004A and the second special symbol display device 207SG004B)
According to this feature, it is necessary to re-set the set value due to the occurrence of power failure before the set value is confirmed without newly setting an error. It can be suitably notified.

The present embodiment also includes invention 209SG shown below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a set value changing function, there is one described in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Further, as a 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. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a gaming machine described in means 1 of invention 209SG for solving the problem,
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 set 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 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 set value information is also displayed on the information display means capable of displaying the predetermined information about the game value, the display means for displaying the set value information is provided. Since it is not necessary to provide each separately, the cost of the game machine can be reduced.

Furthermore, as a game machine described in means 2 of invention 209SG,
The information display means is capable of displaying error information capable of specifying that an error has occurred in at least the storage area in which the setting value is stored (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B), When the set value abnormality error occurs, "E." is displayed on the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D),
The number of the display units used is the same when the predetermined information is displayed and when the error information is displayed (for example, FIG. 8-25 (A) and FIG. 8-26 (B)). As shown in FIG. 5, the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display are used for displaying the base value on the display monitor 207SG029 and for displaying the occurrence of the abnormal error. Part 207SG029D) (the part that uses the part 207SG029D) is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to notify that an error has occurred regarding the storage area in which the set value is stored, and set value information and Can be easily recognized as different error information.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 3 of invention 209SG,
The display section is composed of a plurality of small display sections that can be turned on independently (for example, the first display section).
The display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D are each composed of eight segments),
Equipped with detection means (for example, clear switch) that can detect the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on,
The information display means, when the state of the gaming machine at power-on detected by the detection means satisfies an initialization condition (for example, a clear switch is ON), the information display means includes the small units that configure each display unit. All of the display parts are turned on to be in a full-lighting display state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-26A, the first display part 207SG029A, the second display part 207SG029B, the third display part 207SG029C, and the fourth display part). 207SG029D is a part that repeats all blinking and all extinguishing (flashing) of all the segments that make up the segment)
According to this feature, it is possible to confirm whether or not all of the small display units are normal.

Furthermore, as a game machine described in means 4 of invention 209SG,
Equipped with detection means (for example, clear switch) that can detect the state of the gaming machine when the power is turned on,
When the state of the gaming machine at power-on detected by the detecting means satisfies the predetermined condition, the information display means displays the set value information without being in the all-lit display state (for example, As shown in FIG. 8-22, in the case where the CPU 103 executes the set value confirmation process, after executing 207SGSa015 and 207SGSa016, 207SGSa28 to 207SGSa030 are executed and the base value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029.)
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, the setting value can be confirmed quickly.

The present embodiment also includes Invention 210SG shown below. In other words, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine that executes the checking operation of the movable body based on the operation of changing the set value, there is, for example, the one described in JP-A-2017-189349. However, in the pachinko gaming machine described in JP-A-2017-189349, if the confirmation operation of the movable body is executed during the change of the set value, the operator may overlook the confirmation operation. Therefore, it is conceivable to execute the confirming operation again after the setting value changing operation is completed. In this case, when the setting value changing operation is completed during the first movable body confirming operation, the changing operation is completed. There is a problem that a new confirmation operation of the movable body is started from the timing, and the movable body may perform an unintended operation. Therefore, when paying attention to the problem, as a game machine described in means 1 of invention 210SG, which solves the problem,
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,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322) operably provided,
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing),
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 set value set by the setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing),
Equipped with
When a specific condition is met, the setting means shifts to a setting state in which the setting value can be set (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, a clear switch and a lock switch are activated when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. When the 207SG051 and the open sensor 207SG090 are both ON, the CPU 103 executes the setting value change process),
The control means is
When the confirmation operation control (for example, the actual operation confirmation operation control) for causing the movable body to perform the confirmation operation for confirming that the movable body can operate normally is performed when the state is changed to the setting state. It can be executed when the setting state ends (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-35, the effect control CPU 120 executes the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command from the timing Actual operation from the part that sequentially executes the first movable body initialization processing including the operation confirmation operation control and the second movable body initialization processing, and the timing at which the set value change end notification command and the set value confirmation end notification command are received. (A portion that sequentially executes a first movable body initialization process and a second movable body initialization process including confirmation operation control),
If the setting state ends while the movable body is performing the confirmation operation by the confirmation operation control when the setting state is entered, the confirmation operation control due to the end of the setting state is not executed (for example, As shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), during the second movable body initialization process that is being executed based on that the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command, the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. (1) Movable Body Initialization Processing and Second Movable Body Initialization Processing are not Performed)
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from performing an unintended operation.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 2 of invention 210SG,
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,
A movable body (for example, a first movable body 207SG321 and a second movable body 207SG322) operably provided,
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing),
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 set value set by the setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing),
Equipped with
When the confirmation condition is satisfied, the state shifts to a confirmation state in which the set value set by the setting means can be confirmed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-20, clear when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up. When the switch is OFF and the lock switch 207SG051 and the release sensor 207SG090 are ON, the CPU 103 executes the set value confirmation processing),
The control means is
Confirmation operation control (for example, first movable body initialization processing and second movable body initialization processing) for causing the movable body to perform a confirmation operation for confirming that the movable body can operate normally is performed. Can be executed at the time of shifting to the confirmation state and at the time of ending the confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-35, the production control CPU 120 causes the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation From the timing when the start notification command is received, a part that sequentially executes the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing including the actual operation confirmation operation control, the setting value change end notification command, and the setting value confirmation (A portion that sequentially executes the first movable body initialization process and the second movable body initialization process including the actual operation confirmation operation control from the timing of receiving the end notification command),
When the confirmation state ends while the movable body is performing the confirmation operation by the confirmation operation control when the confirmation state is entered, the confirmation operation control due to the completion of the confirmation state is not executed (for example, As shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), during the second movable body initialization process that is being executed based on that the effect control CPU 120 receives the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command, the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command. (Part where 1 movable body initialization processing and 2nd movable body initialization processing are not executed)
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from performing an unintended operation.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 3 of invention 210SG,
The control means is
When the movable body is not located at a predetermined origin position, return operation control (for example, non-detection operation control) for performing a return operation for positioning the movable body at the origin position is performed by the confirmation operation. Can be done before executing the control,
When the setting state or the confirmation state ends during the return operation, the confirmation operation control is executed after the end of the return operation (for example, the first movable body initialization process or the second movable body initialization process). In (, the part that executes the actual operation confirmation operation control after ending the non-detection automatic operation control)
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from performing an unintended operation.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine described in means 4 of invention 210SG,
When the setting state or the confirmation state ends while the movable body is performing the confirmation operation, the control means sets the state or the setting state when the operation state of the confirmation operation satisfies a predetermined condition. The confirmation operation control due to the completion of the confirmation state is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), the effect control CPU 120 has received a setting value change start notification command or a setting value confirmation start notification command). If the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received during execution of the first movable body initialization processing based on the above, the first movable body initialization is newly performed after the second movable body initialization processing is executed. On the other hand, a portion in which the processing or the second movable body initialization processing is not executed) On the other hand, when the operation status of the confirmation operation does not satisfy the predetermined condition, confirmation by the completion of the setting state or the confirmation state The work control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (B), the first movable body initialization based on the effect control CPU 120 receiving the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command). When the processing is completed and the setting value change notification command or the setting value confirmation notification command is received during the execution of the second movable body initialization processing, the first movable body is newly added after the completion of the second movable body initialization processing. (A portion that sequentially executes the initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing)
According to this feature, when the setting state or the confirmation state ends, the confirmation operation can be executed again according to the operation status of the confirmation operation.

Furthermore, as a game machine described in means 5 of invention 210SG,
A plurality of the movable bodies,
The control means is
The confirmation operation control can be sequentially executed for each of the movable bodies (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 sequentially executes the first face-transmitting initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing),
When the setting state or the confirmation state is completed when the confirmation operation is not completed for all of the movable bodies, and when the number of the movable bodies where the confirmation operation is completed satisfies a predetermined condition, Confirmation operation control due to the end of the setting state or the confirmation state is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (C), the production control CPU 120 sends a setting value change start notification command or a setting value confirmation start notification command. If the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command is received during execution of the first movable body initialization processing based on the reception of the On the other hand, a portion in which the movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are not executed) On the other hand, when the number of the movable bodies for which the confirmation operation is finished does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the setting state or The confirmation operation control by the completion of the confirmation state is executed for each of the movable bodies (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (B), the effect control CPU 120 causes the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation When the first movable body initialization processing based on the reception of the start notification command is completed and the set value change notification command or the set value confirmation notification command is received during the execution of the second movable body initialization processing, (2) A portion in which the first movable body initialization processing and the second movable body initialization processing are newly executed in order after the completion of the movable body initialization processing)
According to this feature, when the setting state or the confirmation state ends, the confirmation operation can be executed again according to the operation status of the confirmation operation.

  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 part 207SG of the embodiment, in the setting value change state and the setting value confirmation state, all the segments and the round display device 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. The example is one in which the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 207SG025A, and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are blinked for all the segments. Instead, in the set value changing state or the set value confirming state, one segment constituting the round display 207SG131 is turned on, the right-handed lamp 207SG132 is blinked, and the first hold indicator 207SG025A and the second hold indicator 207SG025B are configured. Of all segments The dark, 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 determining whether or not to execute is illustrated, 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 is 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, and the like are set to be different 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 Bowl 2 7SG0131, the like right-handed lamp 207SG132, may have a structure in which pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in the notification if during the game that the setting value is changed status and settings confirmation state (lit or flashing).

  Further, in the characteristic 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, Although the round display 207SG0131, the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the like are set differently from those in the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 notifies the fact 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, luminance, 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 so, the clerk of the game hall who is not familiar with the pachinko gaming machine 1, 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 the lighting or blinking of the display 207SG025B, the round display 207SG131, and the right-handed lamp 207SG132 from being mistakenly recognized as a failure of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the game control main processing of the characteristic portion 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 clearing process (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 clearing process is not limited to this. When it is determined that the clear switch is ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or not after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 207SGSa021, but when the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa014 (20 SGSa014; Y) to be executed.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 10F)
Next, the characteristic portion 10F will be described. 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.

  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, the lighting of all the segments constituting 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 the set value confirmation processing in the characteristic unit 10F. 9-2, the same processing as that in FIG. 8-23 is denoted by the same reference numeral, and description thereof will be omitted. 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 processing is common to the game stop start processing of FIG. 9-1. After the game stop start processing, lighting of all the segments that form 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-variable state on the basis of passing a certain switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7, so that a certain switch ( It is a timer for measuring the opening time of the V lid, which is provided in front of the sensor for detecting the V probability change) and is controlled to the open state and the closed state. In the V-probable variation gaming machine, the V lid is opened in a predetermined round of a plurality of rounds. An area in which the V lid is opened 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, after the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has changed from the open state to the closed state, has passed through a predetermined switch with a game ball (a prize is entered in the special winning opening just before the closing of the special winning opening door and predetermined. 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 general 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 in operation (10FS018; N), it is determined whether or not a timer such as a special figure fluctuation stop period timer is in operation 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, It includes a process for invalidating the payout of prize balls. 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 is ended. 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 (10FS040), and the process 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 processing (10FS041) is executed, and then the processing ends.

  Here, the other processing (10FS041) includes the following processing. For example, the process of enabling the firing of the ball hitting handle 30, the process of enabling various sensors provided in the starting port, the general winning opening 10, the out port, and the passage gate 41, the process of 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)
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 round intervals timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled during the interval 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 immediately confirm the setting 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 based on the fact that the CPU 103 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 is advanced 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 the modification of the characteristic part)
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 gaming machine (so-called second-class gaming machine) that shifts to a big-hit gaming state based on the fact that a game ball has won (V-winning) a special winning port (V winning port) It may be applied to a game machine (mixing machine of one and two kinds) 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 starting winning to the first starting winning opening is executed, such as being controlled to the state. 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, etc., 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, when the variable display of the special symbol is the big hit display result, the special figure variation time timer is stopped based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled, and the setting confirmation state is completed. 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 big hit display result that is in an advantageous state for the player, the timer is stopped to give a disadvantage to the player, but the timer is stopped because the deviating display result does not cause a disadvantage 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, if the setting confirmation is executed during execution of the variable display of the deviation display result, the symbol stop period is not stopped during the execution of the variable display of the deviation, without stopping the timing of the special figure variation 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.

(Explanation of Invention Concerning Characteristic Section 10F)
As described above, the characteristic portion 10F includes the following inventions regarding the above-described characteristic portion 10F. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. It was 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 setting immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processes being executed are completed, and the setting confirmation work is preferably executed. I couldn't. In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic portion 10F is configured as follows.

(1) 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 the 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. And restarting the time measurement of the attacker open time timer period based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and the period during which the variable winning device is changing to the first state in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, whereby the player Can be prevented from becoming a disadvantage.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Further, a predetermined game time counting means (for example, a CPU 103 that counts by a round interval time period timer) for measuring a period (for example, a round interval period) from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game,
The predetermined game time measuring means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game, and the setting confirmation state is completed. Based on that, the time measurement of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 stops the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on the fact that the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer is restarted).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and in the setting confirmation state, the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game is subtracted and the game progresses, so that the game progresses. It is possible to prevent the person from being disadvantaged.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
A specific area (for example, a V winning area) provided in the variable winning device and into which a game medium can enter,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling to a special state (for example, probability variation state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high, based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area,
Specific timing means for measuring an effective period (for example, V winning effective period) for determining that the game medium that has entered the specific region is valid after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, V winning effective period). For example, a CPU 103) that counts with a V passage waiting time timer is further provided,
The specific timing means stops timing of the effective period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and based on the setting confirmation state being ended, the effective period is stopped. Restarting the timekeeping (for example, the CPU 103 stops the timekeeping 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 the V winning, and based on the termination of the setting confirmation state. Restart the time measurement of the effective period of the V passage waiting time timer).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the effective period when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) for variably displaying the normal identification information (for example, normal symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result based on the game medium having entered the predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41). ,
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-chu open time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means can enter.
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. Stop the time measurement, and restart the time measurement of the valid period of the electric Chu open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the game progresses when the normal variable winning means is in the enterable state in the setting confirming state. Can be prevented.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The identification information (for example, special symbol) is variably displayed, and when a specific display result (for example, big hit display result) is derived, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, big hit game state),
A variable display timing unit (for example, the CPU 103 that counts by a special figure variation time timer) that measures the execution period of the variable display of the identification information is further provided,
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 end of the state restarts the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the identification information is variably displayed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
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).
Further, a normal variable display timing means (for example, the CPU 103 that counts by a universal figure variable time timer) that times the execution period of the variable display of the normal 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).

  With such a configuration, 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.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Start notification effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a start notification effect (for example, fanfare effect) that notifies the start of the advantageous state for a predetermined period.
A start notification effect timing unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures a fanfare time timer) that measures the execution period of the start notification effect,
The start notification effect timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the start notification effect is being executed, and the period based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the CPU 103 is controlled to the setting confirmation state while the fanfare production is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on that, restart the timing of the valid period of the fanfare time timer).

  With such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the start notification effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
End notification effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes an end notification effect (for example, ending effect) that notifies the end of the advantageous state for a predetermined period.
An end notification effect timing unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures an ending time timer) that measures the execution period of the end notification effect,
The end notification effect timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the end notification effect is being executed, and the period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the measurement of the valid period of the ending time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled when the ending effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on that, restart the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting and prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the completion notification effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling to a special state (for example, small hitting game state) based on the variable display result being a special display result (for example, small hitting display result)
A special winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) that allows the game medium to enter in the special state,
Further provided with a special area (for example, a special winning opening) which is provided in the special winning device and into which a game medium can enter,
Based on the game medium entering the special area, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state),
In a special state, the game medium that has entered the special area is further provided with a special time measuring unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures a small hit time timer) for measuring an effective period for determining that the game medium is effective,
The special timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the effective period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state in the special state, and restarts the time measurement of the effective period based on the end of the setting confirmation state (for example, The CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the small hit time timer on the basis of being controlled to the setting check state while in the small hit game state, and based on the end of the setting check state, Restart the small hit time timer valid period).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and it is possible that the player is disadvantaged because the control is performed in the special state in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(Explanation of the invention relating to the characteristic portion 11F)
The following inventions may be included as the characteristic portion 11F. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. It was 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 setting immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processes being executed are completed, and the setting confirmation work is preferably executed. I couldn't. In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic part 11F is configured as follows.

(1) 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 the 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);
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) for variably displaying the normal identification information (for example, normal symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result based on the game medium having entered the predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41). ,
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. Stop the time measurement, and restart the time measurement of the valid period of the electric Chu open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the game progresses when the normal variable winning means is in the enterable state in the setting confirming state. Can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
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. And restarting the time measurement of the attacker open time timer period based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and the period during which the variable winning device is changing to the first state in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, whereby the player Can be prevented from becoming a disadvantage.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
Further, a predetermined game time counting means (for example, a CPU 103 that counts by a round interval time period timer) for measuring a period (for example, a round interval period) from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game,
The predetermined game time measuring means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game, and the setting confirmation state is completed. Based on that, the time measurement of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 stops the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on the fact that the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer is restarted).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and in the setting confirmation state, the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game is subtracted and the game progresses, so that the game progresses. It is possible to prevent the person from being disadvantaged.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above,
A specific area (for example, a V winning area) provided in the variable winning device and into which a game medium can enter,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling to a special state (for example, probability variation state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high, based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area,
Specific timing means for measuring an effective period (for example, V winning effective period) for determining that the game medium that has entered the specific region is valid after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, V winning effective period). For example, a CPU 103) that counts with a V passage waiting time timer is further provided,
The specific timing means stops timing of the effective period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and based on the setting confirmation state being ended, the effective period is stopped. Restarting the timekeeping (for example, the CPU 103 stops the timekeeping 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 the V winning, and based on the termination of the setting confirmation state. Restart the time measurement of the effective period of the V passage waiting time timer).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the effective period when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The identification information (for example, special symbol) is variably displayed, and when a specific display result (for example, big hit display result) is derived, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, big hit game state),
A variable display timing unit (for example, the CPU 103 that counts by a special figure variation time timer) that measures the execution period of the variable display of the identification information is further provided,
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 end of the state restarts the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the identification information is variably displayed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
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).
Further, a normal variable display timing means (for example, the CPU 103 that counts by a universal figure variable time timer) that times the execution period of the variable display of the normal 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).

  With such a configuration, 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.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Start notification effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a start notification effect (for example, fanfare effect) that notifies the start of the advantageous state for a predetermined period.
A start notification effect timing unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures a fanfare time timer) that measures the execution period of the start notification effect,
The start notification effect timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the start notification effect is being executed, and the period based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the CPU 103 is controlled to the setting confirmation state while the fanfare production is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on that, restart the timing of the valid period of the fanfare time timer).

  With such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the start notification effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
End notification effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes an end notification effect (for example, ending effect) that notifies the end of the advantageous state for a predetermined period.
An end notification effect timing unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures an ending time timer) that measures the execution period of the end notification effect,
The end notification effect timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the end notification effect is being executed, and the period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the measurement of the valid period of the ending time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled when the ending effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on that, restart the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting and prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the completion notification effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling to a special state (for example, small hitting game state) based on the variable display result being a special display result (for example, small hitting display result)
A special winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) that allows the game medium to enter in the special state,
Further provided with a special area (for example, a special winning opening) which is provided in the special winning device and into which a game medium can enter,
Based on the game medium entering the special area, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state),
In a special state, the game medium that has entered the special area is further provided with a special time measuring unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures a small hit time timer) for measuring an effective period for determining that the game medium is effective,
The special timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the effective period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state in the special state, and restarts the time measurement of the effective period based on the end of the setting confirmation state (for example, The CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the small hit time timer on the basis of being controlled to the setting check state while in the small hit game state, and based on the end of the setting check state, Restart the small hit time timer valid period).

With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and it is possible that the player is disadvantaged because the control is performed in the special state in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(Explanation of the invention relating to the characteristic portion 12F)
The following inventions may be included as the characteristic portion 12F. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. It was 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 setting immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processes being executed are completed, and the setting confirmation work is preferably executed. I couldn't. In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic part 12F is configured as follows.

(1) 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 the specific display is derived as a result. hand,
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 end of the state restarts the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the identification information is variably displayed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
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. And restarting the time measurement of the attacker open time timer period based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and the period during which the variable winning device is changing to the first state in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, whereby the player Can be prevented from becoming a disadvantage.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further comprising stop timing means (for example, the CPU 103 that counts by a special figure variable stop period timer) that measures the period from when the variable display of the identification information is stopped to when the next variable display is started,
The stop timing means stops timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state after the variable display of the identification information is stopped until the next variable display is started, and the setting confirmation state is Restart the time measurement of the period based on the end (for example, the CPU 103 is specially determined based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped until the next variable display is started. (Time stop of the period of the figure fluctuation stop period timer is stopped, and time counting of the period of the special figure fluctuation stop period timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game is advanced by subtracting the period from the time when the variable display of the identification information is stopped in the setting confirmation state to the time when the next variable display is started. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the loss.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
Further, a predetermined game time counting means (for example, a CPU 103 that counts by a round interval time period timer) for measuring a period (for example, a round interval period) from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game,
The predetermined game time measuring means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game, and the setting confirmation state is completed. Based on that, the time measurement of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 stops the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on the fact that the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer is restarted).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and in the setting confirmation state, the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game is subtracted and the game progresses, so that the game progresses. It is possible to prevent the person from being disadvantaged.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
A specific area (for example, a V winning area) provided in the variable winning device and into which a game medium can enter,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling to a special state (for example, probability variation state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high, based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area,
Specific timing means for measuring an effective period (for example, V winning effective period) for determining that the game medium that has entered the specific region is valid after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, V winning effective period). For example, a CPU 103) that counts with a V passage waiting time timer is further provided,
The specific timing means stops timing of the effective period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and based on the setting confirmation state being ended, the effective period is stopped. Restarting the timekeeping (for example, the CPU 103 stops the timekeeping 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 the V winning, and based on the termination of the setting confirmation state. Restart the time measurement of the effective period of the V passage waiting time timer).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the effective period when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) for variably displaying the normal identification information (for example, normal symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result based on the game medium having entered the predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41). ,
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-chu open time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means can enter.
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. Stop the time measurement, and restart the time measurement of the valid period of the electric Chu open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the game progresses when the normal variable winning means is in the enterable state in the setting confirming state. Can be prevented.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
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).
Further, a normal variable display timing means (for example, the CPU 103 that counts by a universal figure variable time timer) that times the execution period of the variable display of the normal 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).

  With such a configuration, 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.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Start notification effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a start notification effect (for example, fanfare effect) that notifies the start of the advantageous state for a predetermined period.
A start notification effect timing unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures a fanfare time timer) that measures the execution period of the start notification effect,
The start notification effect timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the start notification effect is being executed, and the period based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the CPU 103 is controlled to the setting confirmation state while the fanfare production is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on that, restart the timing of the valid period of the fanfare time timer).

  With such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the start notification effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
End notification effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes an end notification effect (for example, ending effect) that notifies the end of the advantageous state for a predetermined period.
An end notification effect timing unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures an ending time timer) that measures the execution period of the end notification effect,
The end notification effect timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the end notification effect is being executed, and the period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the measurement of the valid period of the ending time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled when the ending effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on that, restart the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting and prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the completion notification effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling to a special state (for example, small hitting game state) based on the variable display result being a special display result (for example, small hitting display result)
A special winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) that allows the game medium to enter in the special state,
Further provided with a special area (for example, a special winning opening) which is provided in the special winning device and into which a game medium can enter,
Based on the game medium entering the special area, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state),
In a special state, the game medium that has entered the special area is further provided with a special time measuring unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures a small hit time timer) for measuring an effective period for determining that the game medium is effective,
The special timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the effective period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state in the special state, and restarts the time measurement of the effective period based on the end of the setting confirmation state (for example, The CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the small hit time timer on the basis of being controlled to the setting check state while in the small hit game state, and based on the end of the setting check state, Restart the small hit time timer valid period).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and it is possible that the player is disadvantaged because the control is performed in the special state in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(Explanation of the invention relating to the characteristic portion 13F)
The following inventions may be included as the characteristic portion 13F. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. It was 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 setting immediately, it is necessary to wait until all the processes being executed are completed, and the setting confirmation work is preferably executed. I couldn't. In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic part 13F is configured as follows.

(1) 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).

  With such a configuration, 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.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
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. And restarting the time measurement of the attacker open time timer period based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and the period during which the variable winning device is changing to the first state in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses, whereby the player Can be prevented from becoming a disadvantage.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further comprising stop timing means (for example, the CPU 103 that counts by a special figure variable stop period timer) that measures the period from when the variable display of the identification information is stopped to when the next variable display is started,
The stop timing means stops timing of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state after the variable display of the identification information is stopped until the next variable display is started, and the setting confirmation state is Restart the time measurement of the period based on the end (for example, the CPU 103 is specially determined based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped until the next variable display is started. (Time stop of the period of the figure fluctuation stop period timer is stopped, and time counting of the period of the special figure fluctuation stop period timer is restarted based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the game is advanced by subtracting the period from the time when the variable display of the identification information is stopped in the setting confirmation state to the time when the next variable display is started. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the loss.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
Further, a predetermined game time counting means (for example, a CPU 103 that counts by a round interval time period timer) for measuring a period (for example, a round interval period) from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game,
The predetermined game time measuring means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game, and the setting confirmation state is completed. Based on that, the time measurement of the period is restarted (for example, the CPU 103 stops the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state during the inter-round interval period, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on the fact that the time measurement of the period of the inter-round interval period timer is restarted).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting, and in the setting confirmation state, the period from the end of the predetermined game to the start of the next predetermined game is subtracted and the game progresses, so that the game progresses. It is possible to prevent the person from being disadvantaged.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
A specific area (for example, a V winning area) provided in the variable winning device and into which a game medium can enter,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) for controlling to a special state (for example, probability variation state) in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is high, based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area,
Specific timing means for measuring an effective period (for example, V winning effective period) for determining that the game medium that has entered the specific region is valid after a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, V winning effective period). For example, a CPU 103) that counts with a V passage waiting time timer is further provided,
The specific timing means stops timing of the effective period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and based on the setting confirmation state being ended, the effective period is stopped. Restarting the timekeeping (for example, the CPU 103 stops the timekeeping 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 the V winning, and based on the termination of the setting confirmation state. Restart the time measurement of the effective period of the V passage waiting time timer).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the effective period when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation state is subtracted and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
An ordinary variable display means (for example, CPU 103) for variably displaying the normal identification information (for example, normal symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result based on the game medium having entered the predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41). ,
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-chu open time timer) for measuring a period during which the normal variable winning means can enter.
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. Stop the time measurement, and restart the time measurement of the valid period of the electric Chu open time timer based on the end of the setting confirmation state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the game progresses when the normal variable winning means is in the enterable state in the setting confirming state. Can be prevented.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The identification information (for example, special symbol) is variably displayed, and when a specific display result (for example, big hit display result) is derived, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, big hit game state),
A variable display timing unit (for example, the CPU 103 that counts by a special figure variation time timer) that measures the execution period of the variable display of the identification information is further provided,
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 end of the state restarts the valid period of the special figure fluctuation time timer).

  According to such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is disadvantaged because the identification information is variably displayed in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
Start notification effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a start notification effect (for example, fanfare effect) that notifies the start of the advantageous state for a predetermined period.
A start notification effect timing unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures a fanfare time timer) that measures the execution period of the start notification effect,
The start notification effect timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the start notification effect is being executed, and the period based on the completion of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops counting the effective period of the fanfare time timer based on the fact that the CPU 103 is controlled to the setting confirmation state while the fanfare production is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on that, restart the timing of the valid period of the fanfare time timer).

  With such a configuration, the setting can be confirmed immediately, and the player is prevented from being disadvantaged due to the start notification effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
End notification effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that executes an end notification effect (for example, ending effect) that notifies the end of the advantageous state for a predetermined period.
An end notification effect timing unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures an ending time timer) that measures the execution period of the end notification effect,
The end notification effect timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state while the end notification effect is being executed, and the period based on the end of the setting confirmation state. (For example, the CPU 103 stops the measurement of the valid period of the ending time timer based on the fact that the setting confirmation state is controlled when the ending effect is being executed, and the setting confirmation state ends. Based on that, restart the timing of the valid period of the ending time timer).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the setting and prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the completion notification effect being executed in the setting confirmation state and the game progressing. be able to.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above,
Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling to a special state (for example, small hitting game state) based on the variable display result being a special display result (for example, small hitting display result)
A special winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device) that allows the game medium to enter in the special state,
Further provided with a special area (for example, a special winning opening) which is provided in the special winning device and into which a game medium can enter,
Based on the game medium entering the special area, it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state),
In a special state, the game medium that has entered the special area is further provided with a special time measuring unit (for example, a CPU 103 that measures a small hit time timer) for measuring an effective period for determining that the game medium is effective,
The special timekeeping means stops the time measurement of the effective period based on being controlled to the setting confirmation state in the special state, and restarts the time measurement of the effective period based on the end of the setting confirmation state (for example, The CPU 103 stops measuring the effective period of the small hit time timer on the basis of being controlled to the setting check state while in the small hit game state, and based on the end of the setting check state, Restart the small hit time timer valid period).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the setting immediately, and it is possible that the player is disadvantaged because the control is performed in the special state in the setting confirmation state and the game progresses. Can be prevented.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 40F)
Next, the characteristic portion 40F will be described. The characteristic unit 40F has a feature regarding the processing of the effect control command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Noise may be generated due to static electricity or the like during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In such a case, the effect control command may be unintentionally transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The processing when such an irregular command is received will be described below.

  FIG. 10-1 is a diagram exemplifying an effect control command in the characteristic unit 40F in the present embodiment. In FIG. 10-1, some of the effect control commands are added to the list of effect control commands shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) described above. The added commands are command F1XXH and command F2XXH. These commands are effect control commands showing the contents of the winning determination results such as the jackpot type determination and the variation pattern type determination when the starting winning is made to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designating command that indicates whether or not to be a big hit among the winning determination results, and the determination result of the type of the big hit. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the variation pattern type random number value is in the winning determination result.

  Various effect control commands shown in FIG. 10A are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at a predetermined timing by the CPU 103. By receiving various effect control commands, the effect control CPU 120 executes various processes. A part of the various processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the effect control command will be described.

(About processing based on fluctuation pattern specification command)
Based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 to perform the variation display of the displayed decorative design. In addition, the image display device 5 may be provided with a constant small symbol in a mode in which the decorative symbol is reduced in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command, thereby performing the variable display of the constantly displayed small symbols.

(About processing based on the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command)
As a variable display pattern, a decorative symbol, a special symbol, and a fourth symbol may be provided as a fourth symbol following the ordinary symbol. The fourth symbol is a symbol indicating that the special symbol (first and second special symbols) is changing, for example, it is changed by a certain operation in a mode that is always visible in a display device such as the image display device 5. Is displayed. By the variable display of the fourth symbol, an effect such that the effect contents including the variable display of the decorative symbol disappears from the screen for a moment is performed, or the movable body covers all or part of the screen of the image display device 5. Even if it is difficult to recognize the decorative pattern, such as when an effect such as shielding is performed, it is possible to recognize whether or not the display is currently in a variable display. Based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 to perform the variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control performs the variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second variation start command.

(About processing based on the designated command during opening the special winning opening)
During the big hit game, a round game for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player is executed, for example, 15 times. During the round game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is controlled to the closed state (second state), so that it is difficult for the gaming ball to enter the special winning opening. The effect control CPU 120 controls the special variable winning ball device 7 to the open state based on the reception of the special winning opening opening designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the big hit game state by operating the image display device 5 based on the reception of the special winning opening opening designation command.

(Regarding the processing based on the first start mouth prize designation command and the second start mouth prize designation command)
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the first start opening winning award designation command, whereby the first hold information stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Display the hold display corresponding to. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the second start opening winning award designation command, so that the effect control command reception buffer stored in the RAM 122 stores the second value. Display the hold display corresponding to the hold information.

(About the processing based on the symbol designating command and variation type designating command)
Based on the reception of the symbol designating command and the variation type designating command, the effect control CPU 120 performs a winning flash effect or a winning pending change effect. The winning flash effect is an effect of causing a lamp provided around the first start opening to emit light when a start winning occurs. The effect control CPU 120 performs the lottery for the winning flash effect based on the jackpot expectation based on the hold information by the symbol designating command and the variation type designating command. When the lottery is won, the lamp emits light in a different manner according to the degree of expectation. Concretely, the production control CPU 120 emits red light for those with a high expectation of a big hit, emits white light for those with a low expectation of hit, and missed variations in the lottery or out-of-range fluctuations without reach. Is controlled so that the lamp does not emit light. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound according to the degree of expectation together with the winning flash effect. In addition, you may control not to output a sound only by light emission.

  The winning-time hold change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed when the start winning occurs to a mode different from the normal mode. The effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery for winning change hold effect based on the jackpot expectation based on the hold information by the symbol designating command and the variation type designating command. Then, when the lottery is won, the hold display at the time of winning is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. Specifically, red, green, and blue hold displays are displayed in order from the one with the highest jackpot expectation, and the hold display is displayed in white in the normal mode in the case of being out of the lottery or out of change without reach. .. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a sound according to the degree of expectation together with the winning pending change effect. In addition, you may control not to output a sound only by a hold change.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to emit light based on the reception of the symbol designating command and the variation type designating command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the symbol designating command and the variation type designating command to execute the winning-time pending change rendering. Note that only one of the winning flash effect and the winning pending change effect may be executed. Further, at the time of winning the prize, the effect indicating the degree of expectation may be executed only by outputting the sound.

  Next, the effect control main processing executed in the characteristic unit 40F will be described. FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process in the characteristic unit 40F. In FIG. 10-2, the same processes as those in FIG. 8-29 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is partially omitted. In FIG. 10-2, the processes relating to 207SGS413 to 207SGS415 and 207SGS417 to 207SGS424 in FIG. 8-29 are deleted, and the sub game stop process is added after 207SGS412.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a setting value change start notification command or a setting value confirmation start notification command has been received (207SGS411). When the setting value change start notification command or the setting value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the setting value changing state or the setting value checking state, the setting value is changed. A set value related informing process for executing a notification that the operation is being performed (notifying that the setting value is being changed) and a notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notifying that the setting value is being confirmed) is executed (207SGS412). In the setting value related notification processing, a notification image indicating that the setting variable is being updated and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

  After the setting value related notification process is executed in 207SGS412, the sub game stop process is executed (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop processing, when the production control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the production control CPU 120 stops the game. The process is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. 10-3.

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

  FIG. 10-3 is a flowchart showing a sub-side game stop process in the characteristic unit 40F executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

  In the sub-side game stop processing, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). When it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS011. When it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The production control CPU 120 discards the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state to display the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. Then, the process ends.

  In 40FS011, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received. When it is determined that the second variation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS012. When it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The production control CPU 120 discards the second variation start command during the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, thereby causing the variable display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS012, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received. When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has not been received, the process shifts to 40FS013. When it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby performing the variation display of the decorative pattern by operating the image display device 5 or the variation display of the small symbol at all times. Can be prevented from running. Then, the process ends.

  In 40FS013, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the special winning opening open designation command has been received. When it is determined that the special winning opening opening designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS014. If it is determined that the command for opening the special winning opening is received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, thereby updating the display of the number of rounds during the big hit game state by operating the image display device 5. You can turn it off. Then, the process ends.

  In 40FS014, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first start winning opening designation command is received. When it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command is not received, the process proceeds to 40FS015. When it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command is received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the first hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. Then, the process ends.

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

  In 40FS016, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the symbol designating command is received. When it is determined that the symbol designating command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS016. When it is determined that the symbol designating command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can cancel the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to be emitted by discarding the symbol designating command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120, by discarding the symbol designating command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the winning-pending change effect by operating the image display device 5. .. Then, the process ends.

In 40FS017, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command receiving buffer and determines whether or not the variation type designation command is received. When it is determined that the fluctuation type designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to 40FS018. When it is determined that the fluctuation type designation command has been received, the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the winning flash effect by controlling the lamp to be emitted by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the winning-at-end change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. it can. Then, the process ends.

  In 40FS018, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not a test command has been received. Here, the test command is a command directly transmitted from the device for sending a command for confirming the state of the screen or the state of the accessory provided in the game machine at the time of factory shipment to the effect control board 12. .. When transmitting the test command, various test commands are transmitted in a state in which a transmission device dedicated to transmitting the test command is connected to the effect control board 12.

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

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

(About the effect of the characteristic part)
As shown in FIG. 10-3, since the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if the variation pattern designation command is received while being controlled to the setting change state, the variation pattern designation command Do not perform control based on reception. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if the variation pattern designation command is received while being controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform control based on reception. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received, the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received, the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening designating command even if the special winning opening opening designating command is received while being controlled to the setting change state. Control based on reception of the special winning opening opening designated command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening designation command even if the special winning opening opening designation command is received while being controlled to the setting confirmation state. Control based on reception of the special winning opening opening designated command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120, when being controlled to the setting change state, receives the first start winning a prize opening designation command and the second starting winning a prize opening designation command, the first starting award winning. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning a prize opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start winning a prize opening designation command and the second start winning a prize designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120, while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, receives the first start winning a prize opening designation command and the second starting winning a prize opening designation command, the first starting award winning. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning a prize opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start winning a prize opening designation command and the second start winning a prize designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting confirmation state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designating command and the variation type command while being controlled to the setting change state, and therefore, is based on the receipt of the symbol designating command and the variation type command. Do not execute control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

  As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 discards the symbol designating command and the variation type command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state, and therefore, is based on the receipt of the symbol designating command and the variation type command. Do not execute control. In this way, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 10-3, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but thereafter discards the received command as in 40FS021. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, since the received command is discarded and no information remains, even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 10-2, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting for displaying the image notifying that the setting change state is set, and the reception of the setting value confirmation start notification command Based on the above, the setting for displaying the image notifying that the setting confirmation state is set is made. By doing so, it is possible to show that the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if the irregular display command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like. It is possible to prevent the predetermined rendering means from malfunctioning.

  As indicated by 40FS020 in FIG. 10C, the control according to the test command is executed even when the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. With this configuration, it is possible to execute the operation of the predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command even when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is controlled.

(Regarding a modified example of the characteristic portion 40F)
The characteristic portion 40F 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 without departing from the scope of the present invention. included. Below, the modification of 40 F of characteristic parts is demonstrated.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes the analysis of the effect control command receiving buffer for each command transmitted while being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, instead of sequentially analyzing the commands and discarding them one by one, all the commands stored in the effect control command receiving buffer may be discarded when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the CPU 103 may send an initialization command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the end of the setting change state. Then, based on the reception of the initialization command, all the commands stored in the effect control command reception buffer may be discarded. Further, even in the setting confirmation state, all the commands stored in the effect control command receiving buffer may be discarded based on the reception of the predetermined command.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the control based on the effect control command is not executed even when the effect control command other than the command related to the setting change or the setting check is received when the setting change state or the setting check state is controlled. explained. However, the processing based on the reception of the effect control command may be internally executed while the control is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Even in such a case, the control executed when being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state has a higher priority than the control based on the reception of the other effect control command. On the screen of the image display device 5, an image according to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is visually displayed. Regarding the sound, during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, channels other than the channel outputting the notification sound during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state may be muted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the process of analyzing the command received while being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is executed. However, when the command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the command may not be analyzed.

In the above-described embodiment, the image display device 5 and the lamp at the time of winning are described as the predetermined effect means that is operated by the effect control CPU 120 when the effect control command is received. However, the predetermined effect means may be any one as long as the effect control means 120 is executed based on the reception of the command. For example, the operation means operated by the player or a movable member provided in the game machine may be used as the predetermined effect means. In such a case, when the operation means vibrates or the movable member operates due to the reception of a predetermined command, commands for executing these operations are received during the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Even if it is done, control to discard the command may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, a command other than the command for ending the setting change state or the setting confirmation state such as the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. You may control not to do it.

  In the above-described embodiment, a lamp provided in the gaming machine may be caused to emit light or sound may be output from a speaker together with the control for operating the image display device 5. In such a case, the command may be discarded when a command related to the lamp or the speaker is received so that the effect means does not operate during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the notice effect based on the reception of the symbol designating command or the variation type command is executed. However, the notice effect to be executed may be executed by receiving one of the commands, and when the command related to the variation pattern command is transmitted due to the occurrence of the start winning, the command related to the variation pattern is executed. You may make it perform a notice production based on. In such a case, even if a command related to the variation pattern is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the command may be discarded.

  In the above-described embodiment, the advance notice lottery to be executed may be executed based on the symbol designating command or the variation type command being received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Then, various types of advance notice may not be executed by determining that the advance notice is not executable at the timing of determining whether the advance notice is actually executable. In addition, when executing the pre-reading notice production in continuous variable display other than when winning, the notice lottery is executed based on receipt of the symbol designating command and variation type command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. However, if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is finished at the timing of actually starting the advance notice, the advance notice may be executed based on the received command.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the command received in the process of 40FS021 in 40FS001 is discarded has been described. However, the timing of discarding the received command may be the timing after it is determined that the setting value change end notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received (207SGS416; Y). By doing this, when a plurality of irregular commands are received, the commands can be discarded at once.

  In the above-described embodiment, when an irregular command is received once during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, a restriction may be imposed so that another irregular command is not received thereafter. Good.

(Explanation of Invention Concerning Characteristic Section 40F)
The following inventions may be included as the characteristic portion 40F. Conventionally, there is a pachinko game machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values based on a setting change operation, and can execute an advantageous state control that is advantageous to the player based on the set setting value. It was In such a pachinko gaming machine, during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state based on the command indicating that the main board side is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is transmitted to the production control board side. It has been reported that it is (for example, refer to Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902).

  However, in the case of the gaming machine as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, the countermeasures when an irregular command is received during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state are insufficient, and there is room for improvement. It was In order to solve such a problem, the characteristic part 40F is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A game control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of advancing the game,
Based on the information from the game control means (for example, production control command), production control means (for example, production control CPU 120) capable of controlling production,
Setting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
Based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (for example, the setting change operation is executed), the setting change means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the setting change value change process) that can be controlled to the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed. Part) and
The effect control unit can cause a predetermined effect unit (for example, the image display device 5) to perform an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern specifying command) that specifies execution of variable display,
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on information designating execution of variable display while being controlled to the setting change state (for example, for effect control as shown in FIG. 10-3). The CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if the variation pattern designation command is received while being controlled to the setting change state, and therefore does not execute the control based on the receipt of the variation pattern designation command).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

(2) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A game control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of advancing the game,
Based on the information from the game control means (for example, production control command), production control means (for example, production control CPU 120) capable of controlling production,
Setting means (for example, CPU 103) capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 6) having different degrees of advantage for the player,
Based on the establishment of a specific condition (for example, a setting confirmation operation is performed), a setting confirmation unit (for example, the CPU 103 executes a setting variable value confirmation process) that can be controlled to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. Part) and
The effect control means can cause a predetermined effect means (for example, the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9) to perform an operation based on information (for example, a variation pattern designation command) that specifies execution of variable display. Is possible,
The predetermined effect means does not execute an operation based on information designating execution of variable display while being controlled to the setting confirmation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-3, for effect control). The CPU 120 discards the variation pattern designation command even if it receives the variation pattern designation command while it is controlled to the setting confirmation state, and therefore does not execute the control based on the receipt of the variation pattern designation command).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
It is possible to analyze the information from the game control means until the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, and then discard the information (for example, as shown in FIG. 10-3, The production control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, and thereafter discards the received command as in 40FS021).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The effect control means,
Based on the setting change start information (for example, a setting value change start notification command) that accompanies the start of the setting change state from the game control means, the setting change information indicating that the setting change state is controlled is set ( For example, set to display an image notifying that the setting is being changed),
Based on the setting confirmation start information (for example, a set value confirmation start notification command) that accompanies the start of the setting confirmation state from the game control means, the setting confirmation information indicating that the setting confirmation state is controlled is set ( For example, a setting is made to display an image notifying that it is in the setting confirmation state).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to show that control is being performed in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if the irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the predetermined effect is produced. It is possible to prevent the means from malfunctioning.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The predetermined effect means executes an operation based on the operation confirmation information even when being controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (for example, as shown in 40FS020 of FIG. 10C, Even when controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the control according to the test command is executed).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the predetermined operation of the rendering means based on the operation confirmation information even when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is controlled.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 67F)
Next, the characteristic portion 67F will be described. The characteristic portion 67F has a characteristic regarding the game data as the main program stored in the ROM 101. As shown in the above-described embodiment, the setting can be changed by controlling the setting change state when the setting change condition is satisfied. The set value is provided with a plurality of stages of set value 1 to set value 6. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-11, the set value gradually increases from the set value 1 to the set value 6 in the jackpot probability. That is, the advantage of the player is gradually increased from the set value 1 to the set value 6.

  Here, the set values having different degrees of advantage such as the jackpot probability may be provided in at least two stages. For example, the set value 1 as the first set value and the set value 6 as the second set value having a higher advantage than the set value 1 may be provided. Further, the setting values of these plural stages are stored in the ROM 101 as game data as a main program. The CPU 103 executes the game data as a main program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game based on the set value.

(Regarding storage area of ROM 101)
The game data relating to the set values in the ROM 101 (for example, information relating to the jackpot determination value) is stored in each storage area formed of six blocks. For example, in six blocks provided in the ROM 101, game data having six levels of set values 1 to 6 is stored for each block. However, when such 6-level game data is diverted to a pachinko gaming machine having a smaller number of stages than the 6-level, the storage area becomes empty. For example, if it is attempted to divert the game data of the pachinko gaming machine having the setting values of 6 levels to the pachinko gaming machine of the setting values of 3 levels, three blocks will be vacant. Therefore, the pattern of the game data when it is applied to another pachinko gaming machine without changing the number of areas of the game data will be described below.

(About game data)
The game data stored in the ROM 101 regarding the characteristic portion 67F will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pattern of display of set values in the characteristic unit 67F and game data. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a pattern of game data when the display of the set value and the game data are the same pattern. Further, FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a pattern of the game data when the display of the set value and the game data are different patterns. Although the pattern of FIG. 11A is used in the embodiment of the characteristic portion 67F, the pattern of FIG. 11B may be used as another embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the relationship between the display of set values and the game data differs depending on the type of gaming machine. Here, the display of the set value is displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 described above. In the gaming machine A, the game data is provided in 6 stages of set values 1 to 6. Then, the numerical value corresponding to each set value is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 207SG029. On the other hand, the gaming machines B to D have a smaller number of set values than the gaming machine A. Gaming machine B has five stages, gaming machine C has four stages, and gaming machine D has three stages.

  In the 5-level gaming machine B, two pieces of gaming data "1" having the same setting value 1 are set. In addition, game data “2” to “5” having set values 2 to 5 are set one by one. Then, the numerical value corresponding to the game data of the set value is displayed as the set value. In the four-stage gaming machine C, two pieces of gaming data "1" having the same setting value 1 are set, and two pieces of gaming data "2" having the same setting value 2 are set. In addition, game data “3” and “4” of the set value 3 and the set value 4 are set one by one. Then, the numerical value corresponding to the game data of the set value is displayed as the set value. In the three-stage gaming machine D, two game data "1" having the same setting value 1 are set, two game data "2" having the same setting value 2 are set, and further, a game having the same setting value 3 Two sets of work data “3” are set. Then, the numerical value corresponding to the game data of the set value is displayed as the set value.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, since common game data is used as game data having the same set value, it is possible to easily divert game data even between gaming machines having different stages. By sharing the main program in this way, it is possible to apply a well-proven program to another gaming machine, so that it is possible to reduce the risk of program bugs and improve the work efficiency.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), the game data “1” having the setting value 1 which is the least advantageous to the player is set as common data. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the possibility of causing a disadvantage due to accidentally changing the setting value to a higher setting value when changing the setting value on the game shop side.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), the game data “6” having the setting value 6 that is most advantageous to the player is not set as common data. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a disadvantage due to the provision of a plurality of data of the most advantageous setting value when changing the setting value on the game shop side occurs.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, common game data “1” corresponding to the setting value 1 is continuously stored. In this way, when changing the setting, the game data does not switch alternately with "1", "2", "1", "3", etc., and the setting value can be changed stepwise. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, in the gaming machine B, the highest setting value is the setting value 5, and in the gaming machine C, the highest setting value is the setting value 4. Even in such a case, the game data "1" with the lowest setting value 1 is set as common data, and the game data "5", "5" with the highest setting value 5 or setting value 4 4 ”is never set as common data. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a disadvantage will occur on the game shop side.

  In FIG. 11B, the display of the setting value changes step by step from "1" to "6", but the content of the game data corresponding to the display of the setting differs depending on the type of gaming machine. There is. In the gaming machine E provided with setting values of 5 levels, two pieces of gaming data "1" having the same setting value 1 are set. In addition, game data “2” to “5” having set values 2 to 5 are set one by one. Then, for the display of the installation value "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", the game data is "1", "1", "2", " There is a correspondence of "3", "4", "5".

  Further, in the gaming machine F provided with four-stage setting values, two game data "1" having the same setting value 1 are set, and two game data "2" having the same setting value 2 are set. There is. In addition, game data “3” and “4” of the set value 3 and the set value 4 are set one by one. Then, for the display of the installation value "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", the game data is "1", "1", "2", " There is a correspondence of "2", "3", "4".

  Further, in the gaming machine G provided with three-stage setting values, three pieces of gaming data "1" having the same setting value 1 are set, and two pieces of gaming data "2" having the same setting value 2 are set. There is. Further, one piece of game data "3" having the set value 3 is set. And for the display of the installation value "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", the game data is "1", "1", "1", " There is a correspondence of "2", "2", "3".

  Further, in the gaming machine H provided with the same three-stage setting values, four game data "1" having the same setting value 1 are set, and one game data "2" having the setting value 2 is set, One piece of game data "3" having the set value 3 is set. And for the display of the installation value "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", the game data is "1", "1", "1", " There is a correspondence relationship of "1", "2", "3".

  Further, in the gaming machine I provided with three-stage set values, one game data "1" having the set value 1 is set, and four game data "2" having the same set value 2 are set. . Further, one piece of game data "3" having the set value 3 is set. Then, for the display of the installation value "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", the game data is "1", "2", "2", " There is a correspondence of "2", "2", "3".

Further, in the gaming machine J provided with three-stage setting values, one game data "1" having the setting value 1 is set and one game data "2" having the setting value 2 is set. Also, four game data "3" having the same set value 3 are set. And for the display of the installation value "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", the game data is "1", "2", "3", " Three
, “3”, “3”.

  Further, in the gaming machine K provided with three-stage set values, the game data is displayed for the installation value displays "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6". Has a corresponding relationship of "1", "2", "3", "1", "2", "3". That is, the game data is set to repeat the values of the game data in multiple stages in the order of "1", "2", "3". Further, in the gaming machine L provided with two-stage set values, the game data is displayed for the installation value displays “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”. Has a corresponding relationship of "1", "2", "1", "2", "1", "2". That is, the game data is set so that the values of the game data in a plurality of stages are repeated in the order of "1" and "2".

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the gaming machine in which the setting values of the number of stages less than 6 are set by increasing the number of stages of any setting value by using the game data of 6 stages. In, it becomes easy to divert the game data. In addition, by providing a plurality of combinations of game data that change step by step like the game machine K and the game machine L, the data can be changed step by step by a setting value changing operation. A pattern of the set game data, such as the game machine K or the game machine L, may be used in FIG. 11A, and the display of the set value may be changed corresponding to the change of the game data.

(Regarding a modified example of the characteristic portion 67F)
Although the characteristic part 67F has been described above, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in this example, and any modification or addition within the scope of the present invention is included in the present invention. .. Below, the modification of the characteristic part 67F is demonstrated.

  In the above-described embodiment, the data of the gaming machine provided in a plurality of stages may be diverted to the gaming machine having no set value stage. In such a case, game data (for example, game data “3”) having the same set value may be stored in the six blocks provided in the ROM 101.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the set value is less than 6 steps, and the odd set values “1”, “3” and “5” are 3 steps and the even set values “2”, “4” and “6” are set. It may be applied to a three-stage game machine. In such a case, a plurality of game data may be provided. For example, a plurality of game data having the setting value 1 and a plurality of game data having the setting value 2 may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example in which the setting value has four levels, it may be applied to those in which the setting value levels such as “1”, “2”, “5”, and “6” do not change in order. In such a case, it is desirable to provide a plurality of low-advantage game data, such as game data having the setting value 1 and game data having the setting value 2.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pattern in which the display of the set value and the content of the game data are the same and the pattern in which the display of the set value and the content of the game data are different have been described. In the case of different patterns, the case where the display of the set value changes stepwise from 1 to 6 has been shown, but the setting value may not change stepwise. For example, in a game in which four levels of game data are set, when the game data is set to "1", "1", "1", "2", "3", "4" The display of the set value may be "-", "-", "1", "2", "3", "4", and the display may be such that the set value is not set. Such a pattern may be applied to any of the patterns in FIG. 11, and the display of “0” or the like may be displayed instead of the display of “−”.

In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the game is played. When a combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player and applied to a slot machine capable of executing a game. Good. Some slot machines have setting values set in multiple stages of 1 to 6, and by diverting the same game data in a smaller number of stages, diversion of game data between slot machines can be achieved. It will be easy.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Setting changing means capable of changing the setting value to any one of a plurality of stages having different advantages for the player based on the establishment of the setting changing condition;
With game data set corresponding to the set value,
A storage means for storing game data,
The setting values assigned to a plurality of levels include at least a first setting value and a second setting value having a higher degree of advantage than the first setting value,
The game data stored in the storage means is different between the game data corresponding to the first set value and the game data corresponding to the second set value,
The setting changing means may assign at least one of the first setting value and the second setting value to a plurality of stages so that the game data can be changed to be common in different stages. A gaming machine that is possible.

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