JP2020068850A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To prevent a decline in game amusement through proper notification.SOLUTION: In a low base state, based on the detection result of a game ball on a right-hitting route, a first notification and a second notification can be executed. Corresponding to the state switching at the time of ending a high base, the first notification can be executed regardless of the detection result of the game ball. In this case, control is made so as not to execute the second notification by not setting a second notification output amount even if a second passage condition is satisfied, or by not setting a second notification start even if the second passage condition is satisfied. The second passage condition may not be satisfied even if the passage of a game ball or the like that may satisfy the second passage condition is detected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shoots a game medium to a gaming area such as a pachinko gaming machine to play a game.

  In a gaming machine that shoots a game medium to play a game, there is a game machine in which different error notification effects can be executed depending on the detection result based on the shooting status of the game medium, and the condition for ending the error notification effect is different (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2017-476, A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable due to an inappropriate notification and the enjoyment of the game may be deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriate notification.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that shoots a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) in a game area to play a game. A first route (for example, a right side game region) through which a game medium launched into the game region can flow down, a second route (for example, a left side game region) different from the first route, and a game medium for the first route Into a plurality of states including a first state in which it is advantageous to let the water flow down (for example, a high base state) and a second state in which it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down the second path (for example, a low base state). Controllable control means (e.g. CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100) and informing means (e.g. effect control CPU 12) capable of executing a promotion notification that prompts the ejection of the game medium toward the second path. , The image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, etc., and the notification means, when in the second state, the promotion notification of the first mode (for example, the first notification image display example 69AKD11, the first notification). (For example, voice output based on the output amount) and promotion notification of the second mode that is easier to recognize than the first mode (for example, display example 69AKD12 of the second notification image, voice output based on the second notification output amount) can be performed. Yes, the promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the first passage condition), and based on the establishment of the specific condition (for example, the second passage condition) after the predetermined condition is established. The second aspect of the promotion notification can be executed, and the first aspect of the promotion notification is executed corresponding to the state switching controlled from the first state to the second state even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Possible (eg, Etc. Step 69AKS23,69AKS26), in a predetermined time period from the state switching, the not perform accelerated notification of the second aspect also specific condition is met (e.g., set B or set C by the second notification limit setting, etc.).
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(2) Alternatively, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) in the gaming area, and launches in the gaming area. It is possible to cause a game medium to flow down to the first route (for example, the right side game region) and a second route different from the first route (for example, the left side game region), and the first route, through which the played game medium can flow down. Control means capable of controlling into a plurality of states including an advantageous first state (for example, a high base state) and a second state (for example, a low base state) where it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the second path. (E.g., CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100) and an informing means (e.g., effect control CPU 120, image display device) capable of executing a promotion notification for promoting the emission of the game medium toward the second path. 5, the speaker 8L, 8R, etc.), and the notification means, when in the second state, the prompt notification of the first mode (for example, a display example 69AKD11 of the first notification image, the sound by the first notification output amount) Output) and the promotion notification of the second mode that is easier to recognize than the first mode (for example, the second notification image display example 69AKD12, the voice output by the second notification output amount, etc.) can be executed under a predetermined condition. The promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed based on the establishment of (for example, the first passage condition), and the second aspect based on the establishment of the specific condition (for example, the second passage condition) after the predetermined condition is established. The promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied in response to the state switching controlled from the first state to the second state. For example, step 69 Etc. KS23,69AKS26), in a predetermined time period from the state switching, the not establish the specific conditions under which the particular events specific conditions can be established occurs (for example, the second notification limit setting by the setting A, etc.).
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the predetermined period may be a period for executing the promotion notification of the first aspect.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, a gaming machine is provided with a specific area (for example, a passage gate 41) through which a game medium flowing down the second path can pass, and the notification means is It is possible to execute the promotion notification of the first aspect based on the establishment of the predetermined condition due to the passage of a predetermined number (for example, one) of the game media in the specific region, and to specify the specific region more than the predetermined number. The promotion notification of the second aspect may be executable based on the satisfaction of the specific condition due to the passage of a number (for example, 3) of game media.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the notification means, when the predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of the promotion notification of the first aspect, the promotion notification of the first aspect When the specific condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied during the execution of the promotional notification of the first mode, it is possible to execute the promotional notification of the first mode again after the completion of the Alternatively, the promotion notification of the second mode may be executable (for example, step 69AKS35 or the like).
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, the informing means determines whether the predetermined condition or the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the promotion notification of the second mode. After the promotion notification of the mode is completed, the promotion notification of the second mode may be re-executable (for example, step 69AKS39 or the like).
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), the informing means emits the game medium toward the second route while executing the promotion informing of the first aspect or the second aspect. Based on the detection (for example, the ending condition of the first notification or the second notification by the setting example 69AKC01), the promotion notification that is being executed may be ended.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), the notification unit can execute the promotion notification in a plurality of notification periods, and is executing the promotion notification in one notification period (for example, timing). Even if the notification of promotion being executed is ended when the notification period of 1 ends (for example, timing T32) based on the detection of the emission of the game medium directed to the second route at (T31 etc.). Good.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8), a storage unit (for example, a RAM 122 provided with a notification counter) for storing the number of times of execution of the promotion notification by the notification unit is provided, and the notification unit Is capable of executing the promotion notification of the first aspect when the number of executions stored in the storage unit is less than a predetermined value (for example, step 69AKS80), and the number of executions stored in the storage unit is a predetermined value. If the above is the case, the promotion notification of the second mode may be executable (for example, step 69AKS83 or the like).
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(10) In the gaming machine of (9) above, the number of executions stored in the storage means may be initialized based on a change in the state controlled by the control means (for example, step 69AKS103 or the like).
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above, it is possible to set any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values 1 to 3) having different advantages for the player. The above-mentioned notifying means is provided with various advantageous degree setting means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, etc.), and the promotion notification is made in a mode corresponding to the suggestion (for example, setting change suggestion, setting suggestion, etc.) relating to the advantage degree setting means. For example, a setting change suggesting right-handing effect, a first setting value suggesting right-handing effect, a second setting value suggesting right-handing effect, a third setting value suggesting right-handing effect, a setting value suggesting left-handing effect, etc. can be executed. Good.
In such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved by suggesting the advantage setting means.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the basic description. 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 the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portions 102F and 103F. It is a figure which illustrates the effect control command of the characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing by characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a sub side game stop processing by characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect which can perform the setting suggestion effect of the characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect which can perform the setting suggestion effect of the characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the determination table used for the characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the selection table used for the characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the selection table used for the characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the selection table used for the characteristic parts 102F and 103F. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of production output amount setting processing in the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a firing direction informing processing by characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting in the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the alerting | reporting image in the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting in the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the 2nd notification limitation process in the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of execution of the notification in the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of execution of the notification in the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a timing diagram which shows the example of execution of the notification in the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a firing direction notification process in the modification of the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a firing direction notification process in the modification of the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting in the modification of the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK.

(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 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence), and 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 25A and a second hold indicator 25B that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first pending storage number is displayed by, and the second pending display unit 25B displays the second pending storage number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When 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.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs a variable display of a normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and 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.

  As effects to be executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern 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 (derived).

  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 prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

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

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

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a production control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, and 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 (VideoDisplayProcessor), a CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), a VRAM (VideoRAM), 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, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

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

  When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power 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). In accordance 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. For these commands, the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power interruption has been performed or is being restored from the power interruption. 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". In 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, or a certain change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

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

  The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing is ended.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 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 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt 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, a performance 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 board 11 via the relay board 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 in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative display variable display (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various 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 small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect 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 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 effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect 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. Is updated to ", and the effect processing during the big hit ends.

  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 portions 102F and 103F)
Next, the characteristic parts 102F and 103F of the present embodiment will be described.

[Outline of Control of Characteristic Parts 102F and 103F]
Regarding the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, a technique for a pachinko gaming machine in which setting values having different advantages for a player such as a winning probability of a big hit as described below can be set by a setting means will be described. The game control microcomputer 100 also has a function as a setting unit capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player as a setting value of the winning probability of the big hit.

  First, the set value will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in this example, a jackpot winning probability according to a set value is changed by a setting change operation by a person (a clerk in the game hall) on a game hall side using an operation means such as a predetermined switch. It is configured.

  For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a setting change process is executed which allows the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be changed in response to a setting change operation. Thereby, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table according to the set value, the setting change process that allows the jackpot winning probability to be changed is executed. The set value is made up of, for example, three stages (plural stages) of 1 to 3, and the winning probability of the big hit increases in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the advantage gradually increases in the order of the set value 2 <the set value 3. It should be noted that the set value may be provided in a plurality of stages, and is not limited to three stages. In this way, the rate of balls (number of balls per unit time (number of prize balls)) changes according to the fact that the winning probability of the big hit can be changed. It can be said that

  For example, in the pachinko game machine according to the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the three-stage setting values, for example, the setting value 3 may be called a high setting with a high jackpot winning probability, and for example, the setting value 1 may be called a low setting with a low jackpot winning probability.

  Also, the selection probability of the type of jackpot may be changeable by setting the set value 1 to the set value 3 similarly to the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may also be changeable by setting the setting values 1 to 3 like the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the variation pattern may also be changeable by setting the setting values 1 to 3 like the winning probability of the big hit.

  Regarding the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, in a pachinko gaming machine capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values, a setting value suggesting effect that suggests which setting value the setting value is (hereinafter, A control example of executing a setting value suggestion effect) and an effect related to a setting change suggestion (hereinafter, referred to as a setting change suggestion effect) that suggests that the setting value has been changed (setting change processing was executed at startup). explain. In the following description, the setting value suggestion and the setting change suggestion may be collectively referred to as a setting suggestion, and the setting value suggestion effect and the setting change suggestion effect may be collectively referred to as a setting suggestion effect.

  Regarding the characteristic portion 102F, a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game by launching a game medium and capable of being set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player is directed to a specific path. In the case where the launch promotion effect for promoting the launch of the game medium (game ball) can be executed, an example in which the launch promotion effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means will be described. Specifically, an example will be described in which the setting suggestion effect (including the setting value suggestion effect and the setting change suggestion effect) is executed in the launch promotion effect.

  Regarding the characteristic portion 103F, a game using the operation member is possible, and it is advantageous for the player in a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. Suggestion regarding the setting means when it is possible to control to a plurality of types of game states including an advantageous state, including a launch promotion effect, and an operation promotion effect that promotes a predetermined operation in response to changes in the game state can be executed An example in which the operation promotion effect can be executed in the mode corresponding to the above will be described. Specifically, an example will be described in which the setting suggestion effect (including the setting value suggestion effect and the setting change suggestion effect) is executed in the operation promotion effect including the firing promotion effect.

  Regarding the description of the characteristic units 102F and 103F, the firing promotion effect will be described as a representative example of the operation promotion effect in the description of the characteristic unit 103F. Therefore, in the description of the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, the control that enables execution of the launch promotion effect in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means will be described.

  In addition, in the characteristic units 102F and 103F, a setting will be described as an example in which the jackpot type is selected and determined as one of the “non-probable variation” and the “probable variation”. The "non-probable variation" jackpot is hereinafter referred to as a normal jackpot. The "probable variation" jackpot is hereinafter referred to as "probable variation jackpot."

  In the case of a normal big hit, after the big hit game state ends, it becomes a time saving state (high base state) until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed in a low probability state (indeterminate change state). .. Such a gaming state is called a low certainty high base state. After such a time saving state is completed, it is controlled to a low base state (a control state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second starting winning opening) in a low probability state (non-probability change state). Such a gaming state is called a low-probability low-base state. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the initial state of the start is basically a low accurate low base state.

  In the case of the probability big hit, after the big hit game state ends, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the high probability state (probability change state) and the time reduction state (high base state) are set. Such a game state is called a high-accuracy high-base state. After the completion of such a highly accurate high base state, the low accurate low base state is controlled. In the case of a small hit, the game state does not change before and after the end of the small hit game state.

  The jackpot type may be selectable from a combination of a plurality of types different from such a combination of a plurality of types.

[Structure of the game area of the characteristic portions 102F and 103F]
FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Regarding the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1, the parts different from the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 1 will be mainly described.

  The movement path of the game ball in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 of FIG. 8-1 is the first movement path through which the game ball can flow in the left-side game area of the image display device 5, and the image display device 5. It includes a second movement path through which the game ball can flow down in the right game area. The launching operation (launching operation) of the player who hits the game ball onto the first movement path is called a left-handed operation (left-handed operation). The launching operation (launching operation) of the player who strikes the game ball on the second movement path is called a right-handed operation (right-handed operation). The first movement route is also called a left-handed route. The second movement route is also called a right-handed route.

  The first movement path is a path that allows the game ball to flow down in response to the game ball being launched with a relatively weak launching force by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. The second movement route is a route that allows the game ball to flow down in response to the game ball being launched with a relatively strong launch force by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30.

  Unlike FIG. 1, the passage gate 41 through which the game ball can pass is not provided in the left side game area which is the first movement path, but is provided in the right side game area which is the second movement path. The passage gate 41 is also called a right passage gate. The gate switch used for the passage gate 41 provided in the right game area is also called a right gate switch. As in FIG. 1, the winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5 and in the center of the game area in the left-right direction. The position where the winning ball apparatus 6A is provided is included in the first movement route.

  Unlike in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 6B is not provided on the first moving path below the winning ball device 6A, but is provided below the passage gate 41 in the right game area which is the second moving path. At the upper part of the variable winning ball device 6B, a blocking member is provided to prevent the game ball from entering the variable winning ball device 6B when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position. As a result, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, and the movable wing piece is in the vertical position. The tip of one piece is close to the blocking member and the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening.

  Unlike in FIG. 1, the special variable winning ball device 7 is not provided in the first moving path below the winning ball device 6A, but is provided below the variable winning ball device 6B in the right game area that is the second moving path. ing.

  A plurality of obstacle nails are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7. By disposing such an obstacle nail, a game ball that is launched by a left-handed operation and flows down the first movement route can enter the winning ball device 6A provided on the first movement route. It is impossible to enter the passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7 provided on the second movement route. On the other hand, due to the provision of such obstacle nails, the game balls that are launched by the right-handing operation and flow down the second movement route are the passage gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B provided on the second movement route. , And the special variable winning ball device 7 can enter, but cannot enter the winning ball device 6A provided in the first movement route.

  In the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, in the case of a low-probability low-base state, the one who hits left and aims for the start winning prize to the winning ball device 6A, hits the right and targets the starting prize to the variable winning ball device 6B. Starting prizes are more likely to occur than those who do. Therefore, in the low-probability low-base state, the player basically hits left. Further, in the case of the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 provided in the second movement route is opened, so that the player makes a right hit. Then, in the high-probability high-base state after the probability variation big hit and the low-probability high base state after the normal big hit, it is the person who hits the right and hits the left to hit the start winning prize to the variable winning ball device 6B. Starting prizes are more likely to occur than those aiming for 6A starting prizes. Therefore, in the high-probability-high base state and the low-probability-high base state, the player basically hits left.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, it is necessary for the player to selectively use left-handed and right-handed shooting operations. In particular, right-handedness needs to be executed in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a big hit game state, a highly accurate high base state after the probability variation big hit, and a low accurate high base state after the normal big hit. Therefore, in the game state where right-handing is required, the right-handing lamp 102F001 that emits light in order to perform an effect of notifying the right-handed operation (hereinafter, referred to as operation-promoting effect) is on the right side of the image display device 5. It is provided on the side. The right-handed lamp 102F001 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, in the jackpot gaming state, the highly accurate high base state after the probability variation big hit, and the low certainty high base state after the normal jackpot, in the image display device 5, the right Images such as various right-pointing arrow images (hereinafter, referred to as right-handed images) are displayed in order to provide a hitting operation promotion effect. In this way, the operation promotion effect using the right-handed image and the right-handed lamp 102F001 is called a right-handed effect.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, at the end of each of the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state after the normal big hit, the left-handed operation promotion effect is displayed on the image display device 5. In order to do this, various images such as leftward arrow images (hereinafter referred to as left hit images) are displayed. In this way, the operation promotion effect using the left-handed image is called a left-handed effect.

[Composition of command of characteristic sections 102F and 103F]
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic units 102F and 103F. 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. 8-2 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. 8-2, the command 8001H is a first variation start command that designates variation 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" decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. It is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) of a design or the like. 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 and the like.

  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”.

  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 of FIG. 8-1. 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 of FIG. 8-1. 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) designation command for designating the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1. 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 depending on the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type 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 designating command which notifies that the 1st starting condition in order to execute the special figure game which uses the 1st special figure in 1st special design indicator 4A 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 opening winning a prize designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B 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 of FIG. 8A has been started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (restoration of power interruption, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG. 8A has been activated by clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (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 of FIG. 8-1 (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started in the setting value changing state). .. The command E104H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the setting value changing operation has ended in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1. The command E105H is a setting value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the setting value confirmation operation has started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 (that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started in the setting value confirmation state). .. The command E106H is a setting value change end notification command for notifying that the operation of confirming the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 has been completed.

  The command F1XXH and the command F2XXH are winning determination result designation commands. 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.

  The command F301H is a right striking lamp lighting designation command that designates lighting of the right striking lamp 102F001. The command F302H is a right-handing lamp extinguishing designation command that designates that the right-handing lamp 102F002 is turned off.

[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.

[Production control main processing]
Next, the effect control main processing executed in the characteristic units 102F and 103F will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing in the characteristic units 102F and 103F. In FIG. 8-3, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and the CTC (counter / counter) mounted on the effect control board 12. Register settings for the timer circuit).

  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 of FIG. 8-1 is restored to the power failure, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (player information input described later). After the input of the player information is accepted in the process, 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 start notification command is received (207SGS408). When the cold start notification command is received (207SGS408; Y), the player information and the performance information stored in the RAM 122 (the number of fluctuations and the number of big hits stored in the RAM 122 since the last time the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started). , Information including the number of times of super reach, etc.) (207SGS409), the information stored in the RAM 102 is cleared, and the player information and the effect information stored in the RAM 122 are cleared. A RAM clear notification process for notification (execution of RAM clear notification) is executed (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, image display on the image display device 5, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R, etc. are executed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. It suffices to notify the attendant of the game arcade who has activated that the player information and the performance information stored in the RAM 122 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 set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received (207SGS411; Y), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8A is activated in the set value changed state or the set value confirmed state. , Performs setting value related notification processing for performing notification of setting value changing operation (setting value changing notification) and setting value confirmation notification (setting value checking notification) (207SGS412). In the set value related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting value changing operation is being performed 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 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 game is produced by the production control CPU 120. The processing for stopping is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. 8-4.

  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.

  When the set value change start notification command and the set 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 designation 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.

  When the process proceeds to 207SGS427, the effect control CPU 120 specifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value confirmation end notification command is received, and the image display device 5 displays the command. The display of the initial symbol corresponding to the received command is started. For example, 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, when a new set value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 The display of the decorative pattern is started on the image display device 5 as a combination of "1", "2", and "3" from the left as an initial symbol. Further, when the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG. 8A, the image display device 5 is initialized. As the design, the display of the decorative design is started with a combination of "4", "5", and "6" from the left.

  In the case where a new setting value may be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1, if a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, “3”) is set, The decorative design may be displayed as a combination of “4”, “5”, and “6” as the initial design at a higher rate than the case where the setting value that is disadvantageous to the person is set (for example, “1”). By doing so, it is possible to suggest that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a set value that is advantageous for the player, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  Further, among the cases where a new setting value may be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1, a case where a setting value advantageous for the player (for example, “3”) is set, and a game The initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different when the setting value (eg, “1”) that is disadvantageous to the person is set. Speakers 8L and 8R are output when a set value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "3") is set and when a set value that is disadvantageous to the player is set (for example, "1"). You may make it differ in the volume of the sound, the light amount of the game effect lamp 9, etc.

  Next, in order to restrict the execution of the prefetching notice effect in the first four changes, "4" is set in the prefetching restriction counter (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 of FIG. 8A 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. Then, after the start notification process timer is started, the start notification process is executed at the next and subsequent interrupts, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be operated based on the value of the start notification process timer and the start notification process table. The start notification may be executed.

  As for the start notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1, any of the commands received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is started is a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, or a set value confirmation end notification command. The mode of the start notification differs depending on whether it is. For example, when a hot start notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1, that is, a new set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1. When is not set, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound A 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, 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.

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

  With the specific control in the present invention, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is activated in a hot start or a setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 causes the gaming effect lamp 9 to emit light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R. From the output sound A for 30 seconds, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, the CPU 120 for effect control emits the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L, 8R for 30 seconds. Output sound B is output.

  Further, when the set value change end notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1, that is, when a new set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming effect The lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds, the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound C for 20 seconds, 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). To execute. Note that the light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C from the speakers 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 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 the set value change end notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1, a hot start notification command or a cold start notification command is received when activating the pachinko gaming machine 1. Unlike the case in which 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.

  It is to be noted that an example is shown in which the start notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is started is executed using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. 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 a counter of each machine, and a start notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. As an alternative, a signal capable of specifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated may be output from the external output terminal to the management device.

  Moreover, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is started in any of a hot start, a cold start, a setting change state, and a setting confirmation state, a device that executes the start notification is partly common (in either case. Also performs the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started or cold-started. The device that executes the activation notification may be different depending on whether the activation is performed in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, a message image is displayed on the image display device 5, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a setting change state, management is performed from the external output terminal described above. A signal may be output to the device.

  Further, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is activated in each of the hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state, the notification mode in each device that executes the startup notification may be different. Good. 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.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is started in the setting change state, the gaming machine frame is in an open state, so sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (pachinko gaming machine). (If the gaming machine 1 is provided with three or more speakers, sound is output only from some speakers.) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, the gaming machine frame is closed. Since it is often in the state of being on, the 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.

  Furthermore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is provided with a plurality of external output terminals, the terminals that output signals to the management device may be different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting change state, 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. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal from the terminal corresponding to the error or the RAM clear to the management device as the RAM clear notification.

  When the external output terminal is 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. In addition, the activation notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is executed regardless of whether a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value confirmation end notification command, or a set value change end notification command is received. Although the present invention is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if these hot start notification command, cold start notification command, set value confirmation end notification command, and set value change end notification command are received. A command that does not execute the start notification of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided.

  As the initialization effect, a different mode of activation notification is executed according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is activated, or according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. Different combinations of decorative designs may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the mode of the start notification as these initialization effects and the combination of decorative designs are all in accordance with the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up. They may be different or only part of them may be the same.

  In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is started by hot start, when it is started by cold start, when it is started in the setting change state, or when it is started in the setting confirmation state, the start notification is executed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start or is started in a setting confirmation state, the start notification may not be executed. ..

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a power-off detection process (207SGS432). In the power-off detection process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less. If there is no power-off signal input, the processing is terminated, and if there is a power-off signal input, backup data including setting value information, player information, etc. stored in the RAM 122 is specified and specified. The backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122. Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area, the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off.

  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. 8-2) 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 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.

  Subsequently, 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, A player information output process (207SGS437) for outputting player information and a performance information totaling process (207SGS438) for totaling performance information are executed. Then, the process returns to 207SGS429.

  In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 operates the player's operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B to generate a password (a password generated by 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. After the completion of displaying the two-dimensional code, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. It should be noted that the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone to transmit the player information aggregated in the current game to the external server, thereby It is possible to store cumulative player information in one pachinko gaming machine 1 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.

[Sub-side game stop processing]
FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing the sub-side game stop processing executed in 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, 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. 8-2. 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.

[Effects obtained by sub-game stop processing]
As shown in FIG. 8-4, 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. 8-4, 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 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. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command and the second variation start command while being controlled to the setting change state, and thus 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. 8-4, 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. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening specifying command even if the special winning opening opening specifying 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. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 discards the special winning opening opening specifying command even if the special winning opening opening specifying 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. 8-4, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if the first start winning a prize port designation command and the second starting winning a prize port designation command are received, the first starting award prize. 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. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning a prize port designation command and the second starting winning a prize port designation command while being controlled to the setting confirmation state. 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. 8-4, 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. 8-4, 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. 8-4, 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. 8-3, 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. 8D, 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.

[Example of launch promotion effect in which setting suggestion can be performed]
Next, with respect to the characteristic portions 102F and 103F, an example of an effect capable of executing the setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) in the launch promotion effect will be described.

  FIG. 8-5 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of an effect capable of executing the setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) in the launch promotion effect when the big hit occurs. In FIG. 8-5, the state of the right-handed ramp 102F001 is also shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), variable display of decorative patterns is started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. At that time, the left-handed lamp 102F001 is turned off because the left-handed lamp needs to be left-handed. When it is determined by the CPU 103 that the started variable display is to be a big hit, the “left”, “middle”, “middle”, “middle”, “middle”, and “middle” on the image display device 5 after the change time designated by the change pattern command has elapsed. The "right" decorative design is stopped and displayed with the same design, and the big hit display result is derived and displayed.

  After the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the characters "big hit!" Are displayed on the image display device 5 as a fanfare effect, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B). At that time, the right-handed lamp lighting designation command is transmitted, and the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. The lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued during the big hit game state.

  After that, the first basic right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C), the setting change suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C1), and the first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C2). According to one of the effect modes, the right-handing effect is executed as a launch promotion effect that notifies right-handing. As a result, it is possible to promote right-handed firing in the big hit game state for the player.

  The first basic right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C) is a right-handing effect that does not include the setting change suggesting effect and the first set value suggesting effect. The setting change suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C1) is a right-handing effect accompanied by the setting change suggesting effect. The first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C2) is a right-handing effect accompanied by the set value suggesting effect.

  In the first basic right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C), the basic right-handing image 102F002 at the start of the big hit in which the character "right-handed" is shown in one large rightward arrow is displayed in the center of the screen. It The color of the arrow of the first basic right-handed image 102F002 at the start of the big hit is the basic color white.

  In the setting change suggestion right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C1), setting change suggestion in which the color of the first basic right-handling image 102F002 shown in the first basic right-handling effect of FIG. 8-5 (C) is gold or black The right-handed image 102F003 is displayed. In the setting change suggesting right striking effect, the possibility that the setting has been changed is suggested by the color of the setting change suggesting right striking image 102F003.

  In the first set value suggesting right striking effect of FIG. 8-5 (C2), the color of the first basic right striking image 102F002 shown in the first basic right striking effect of FIG. 8-5 (C) is changed to blue, green, or red. The first set value suggesting right-handed image 102F004 is displayed. In the first set value suggesting right striking effect, the color of the first set value suggesting right striking image 102F004 indicates which set value the set value is set to.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the right striking effect of any of FIGS. 8-5 to (C2) is executed, such right striking effect ends. Then, a predetermined effect image corresponding to the round game of each round in the big hit game state is displayed. At that time, as a right-handed effect, a relatively small right-handed image is displayed at a position that does not disturb the round game, such as the upper right corner of the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (D), when the jackpot gaming state is over, the image display device 5 displays the words "end of jackpot". At that time, the right hitting lamp 102F001 is turned on because it is necessary to continue the right hitting by controlling to the high accuracy high base state or the low accuracy high base state after the big hit game state ends. The right-handed lamp 102F001 may be turned off once at the end of the big hit game state and then turned on at the start of execution of control to the high certainty base state or the low certainty base state.

  FIG. 8-6 is a setting suggestion in the launch promotion effect executed in each of the high-probability high-base state after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot and the low-accurate-high base state after the jackpot gaming state of the normal jackpot. It is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of an effect capable of executing an effect (setting value suggestion effect). In FIG. 8-6, the state of the right-handed ramp 102F001 is also shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), after the production at the end of the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 8-5 (D) is executed, 100 times variable after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot is finished. In the display, the time saving control of the variable display in the highly accurate and high base state is executed. In addition, after the big hit game state of the normal big hit, in the variable display 100 times, the time saving control of the variable display in the low accurate high base state is executed.

  At the start of control of the time saving state (high accurate high base state) in the probability changing state, the character string “probability fluctuation inrush 100 times” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). As a result, it is notified that 100 time-saving fluctuations will be executed in the probability variation state. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. Such a lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued in the high accuracy and high base state. On the other hand, when the control of the time saving state (low accurate high base state) in the non-probable change state is started, the character string “Chance time rush 100 times” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-6C. . As a result, it is informed that 100 time-saving fluctuations will be executed in the non-probability variation state. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. Such a lighting state of the right-handed lamp 102F001 is continued in the low accurate high base state.

  After that, the firing for notifying the right-handed by any one of the production modes of the second basic right-handed production of FIG. 8-6 (D) and the second set value suggestive right-handed production of FIG. 8-6 (D1). A right-handed production as a promotion production is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote right-handed firing for the player in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state.

  The second basic right-handing effect in FIG. 8-6 (D) is a right-handing effect without setting change suggesting effect and setting value suggesting effect. The second set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (D1) is a right-handing effect accompanied by the set value suggesting effect.

  In the second basic right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (D), at the start of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, a plurality of (three) medium-sized rightward arrows (three consecutive arrows) and above them. A second basic right-handed image 102F005 consisting of the characters "right-handed" shown in Fig. 2 is displayed in the center of the screen. The color of the arrow of the second basic right-handling image 102F005 at the start of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is the basic color white.

  In the second set value suggesting right striking effect of FIG. 8-6 (D1), the color of the second basic right striking image 102F005 shown in the second basic right striking effect of FIG. 8-6 (D) is changed to blue, green or red. The second set value suggesting right-handed image 102F006 is displayed. In the second set value suggesting right striking effect, the color of the second set value suggesting right striking image 102F006 indicates which set value the set value is set to.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the right striking effect shown in FIG. 8-6 (D) or (D1) is executed, such right striking effect ends. Then, when the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is started, the third basic right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (E) and the third set value suggesting right-handing of FIG. 8-6 (E1). Depending on one of the effect modes, the right-handing effect as a launch promotion effect for informing the right-handing is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote right-handed firing for the player in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state.

  The third basic right-handing effect shown in FIG. 8-6 (E) is a right-handing effect without setting change suggesting effect and setting value suggesting effect. The third set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (E1) is a right-handing effect accompanied by the set-value suggesting effect.

  In the third basic right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (E), one small right-pointing arrow and the word "right-handed" shown on the left side are displayed in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state. A third basic right-handed image 102F007 consisting of is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. The color of the arrow of the third basic right-handling image 102F007 during the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state is the basic color white.

  In the third set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (E1), the color of the third basic right-handing image 102F007 shown in the third basic right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (E) is changed to blue, green, or red. The third set value suggesting right-handed image 102F008 is displayed. In the third set value suggesting right striking effect, the color of the third set value suggesting right striking image 102F008 indicates which set value the set value is set to.

  At the end of control in the time saving state (high accurate high base state) in the probability changing state, the character string “probability change end” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-6 (F). As a result, it is notified that the execution of the 100 time-saving fluctuations in the probability changing state is completed. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on. On the other hand, when the control of the time saving state (low accurate high base state) in the non-probable change state is completed, the character string “Chance time end” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-6 (G). . As a result, it is notified that the execution of 100 time-saving fluctuations in the non-probable change state has ended. At that time, the right-handed lamp 102F001 is turned on.

  After that, as a firing promotion effect for notifying the left-handed hitting by one of the basic left-handing effect shown in FIG. 8-6 (H) and the setting value suggesting left-handing effect shown in FIG. 8-6 (H1). Left-handed production is executed. As a result, it is possible to promote left-handed firing in a low-probability low-base state for the player.

  The basic left-handing effect in FIG. 8-6 (H) is a right-handing effect without setting change suggesting effect and setting value suggesting effect. The setting value suggestive left-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (H1) is a left-handing effect accompanied by the setting value suggesting effect.

  In the basic left-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (H), at the end of the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, that is, at the start of the low-accuracy low base state, one large left-pointing arrow indicates " The basic left-handed image 102F009 at the start of the jackpot in which the character "left-handed" is displayed is displayed in the center of the screen. The color of the arrow in the basic left-hand hit image 102F009 at the start of the big hit is the basic color white.

  In the setting value suggesting left-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (H1), the setting value suggesting left-handing in which the color of the basic right-handling image 102F009 shown in the basic left-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (H) is blue, green, or red. The image 102F010 is displayed. In the setting value suggesting left-handed rendering, the color of the setting value suggesting left-handed image 102F010 indicates which setting value the setting value is set to. The right striking lamp 102F002 is extinguished by transmitting the right striking lamp extinguishing designation command that specifies extinguishing the right striking lamp 102F002.

[Example of data table enabling setting suggestion in launch promotion production]
Next, in order to execute the setting change suggestion effect and the setting value suggestion effect, how to enable the setting change suggestion effect and the setting value suggestion effect as shown in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-6 is executed. This will be described using the data table of.

  In the effect control CPU 120 of FIG. 8-5 (C1), after the CPU 120 for effect control selects and determines using the data table whether or not to execute such an effect, when it is determined to execute, It can be executed by selecting and determining the type of effect to be executed from a plurality of kinds of effects using a data table.

  Further, the first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C2), the second set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (D1), and the third set value suggesting right of FIG. 8-5 (E1). The hitting effect and the set value suggesting left-handing effect shown in FIG. 8-5 (H1) are selected to be executed for each effect after the selection is determined using the data table. Then, the type of effect to be executed can be executed by selecting and determining from a plurality of kinds of effects using the data table.

[Example of data table for determining execution / non-execution of setting change suggestion effect and setting value suggestion effect]
FIG. 8-7 is a diagram showing a data table used for determining whether or not to execute the setting change effect and various set value suggesting effects.

  The setting change suggesting effect is set so that the ratio of execution is different between the right hitting effect in the first big hit after the setting change and the right hitting effect in the big hit after the first big hit.

  FIG. 8-7 (A1) shows a first setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table used for selectively deciding whether or not to execute the setting change suggestion effect at the time of right hitting effect in the first big hit after the setting change. It is a figure. FIG. 8-7 (A2) is a second setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination used for selectively deciding whether or not to execute the setting change suggestion effect at the time of right hitting effect after the first big hit after the setting change. It is a figure which shows a table.

  In each of FIGS. 8-7 (A1) and (A2), among the effect random numbers updated by the effect control CPU 120, the extracted value of the setting suggestion effect execution presence / absence determining random number SR2 (the numerical range of 0 to 799) is shown. , "Setting change suggestive effect execution is performed" and "Setting change suggestive effect execution is not performed" are shown. In each of FIGS. 8-7 (A1) and (A2), regarding the allocation to the SR2 setting change suggestion production execution presence / absence, how many data are allocated among the 800 numerical data of 0 to 799? It is shown.

  In the first setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 8-7 (A1), “setting change suggestion effect execution existence” is selected as compared with the second setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 8-7 (A2). The data is set so that the rate of being performed is high. In the second setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table, at a predetermined ratio different from the first setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table so that the setting change suggestion effect can be executed in the big hit after the first big hit after the setting change. The data may be set so that “with setting change suggestion effect execution” can be selected.

  FIG. 8-7 (B1) is a first setting used to selectively determine whether or not to execute the first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C2) that can be executed at the time of right-handing effect of big hit. It is a figure which shows a value suggestion production presence / absence determination table. FIG. 8-7 (B2) executes the second set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (D1) that can be executed at the start of time saving control in the probability variation state and at the start of time saving control in the non-probability variation state. It is a figure which shows the 2nd setting value suggestion production | presentation presence / absence determination table used in order to selectively determine whether or not to do.

  FIG. 8-7 (B3) shows whether or not to execute the third set value suggesting right striking effect of FIG. 8-5 (E1) which can be executed during the time saving control in the probability changing state and during the time saving control in the non-probability changing state. It is a figure which shows the 3rd setting value suggestion production | presentation presence / absence determination table used in order to selectively determine whether or not. FIG. 8-7 (B4) shows whether or not to execute the set value suggesting left-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (H1) that can be executed at the end of the time saving control in the probability changing state and at the end of the time saving control in the non-probability changing state. It is a diagram showing a fourth set value suggestive effect presence / absence determination table used for selecting and determining.

  In each of FIGS. 8-7 (B1) to (B4), the extracted value of the random number SR2 for determining whether or not the setting suggestion effect has been executed, and “the setting value suggestion effect execution is present” and “the setting value suggestion effect execution is not performed” are shown. The selection relationship with each is shown.

  In the first set value suggestive effect presence / absence determination table to the fourth set value suggestive effect presence / absence determination table of FIGS. The data is set. As a result, the first set value suggestive effect, the second set value suggestive effect, the third set value suggestive effect, and the fourth set value suggestive effect are executed at different rates. Therefore, the rate at which the set value suggestive effect is executed varies depending on the game state.

[Example of data table for setting change suggestion production type selection]
FIG. 8-8 is a diagram showing a setting change suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the type of setting change suggestion effect.

  In FIG. 8-8, when the setting is changed (“changed”) and when the setting is not changed (“unchanged”), the effect control random number updated by the effect control CPU 120 is divided. Of these, extracted values of setting suggestive effects (including setting change suggestive effects and setting value suggestion) type determination random number SR3 (numerical range of 0 to 99) and "golden right hitting effect" and "black right hitting effect" The selection relationship with various setting change suggestion production types is shown. In FIG. 8-8, regarding the allocation to the setting change suggesting effect type of SR3, how many data among 100 pieces of numerical data of 0 to 99 are allocated is shown.

  The “golden right-handing effect” of FIG. 8-8 is an effect of displaying the setting change suggesting right-handing image 102F003 in gold in the setting change suggesting right-handing effect as shown in FIG. 8-5 (C1). The “black right hitting effect” of FIG. 8-8 is an effect of displaying the setting change suggesting right hitting image 102F003 in black in the setting change suggesting right hitting effect of FIG. 8-5 (C1).

  In the setting change suggestion effect type selection table of FIG. 8-8, the ratio of selecting “gold right hitting effect” is higher in the case of “with change” than in the case of “without change”, and in the case of “without change” The data is set so that the ratio of selecting “black right hitting effect” is higher than that in the case of “changed”. As a result, in the case where the setting change suggestion effect is executed, when the “golden right hitting effect” is executed, the height of the ratio of the setting change made by selecting the color type of the setting change suggesting right hitting image 102F003. Can be suggested to the player.

[Example of data table for setting value suggestion production type selection]
Each of FIG. 8-9 and FIG. 8-10 is a diagram showing a set value suggestion effect type selection table used for selecting and determining the type of the set value suggestion effect for each game state. FIG. 8-9 (A) shows a jackpot set value suggestive effect type selection table. FIG. 8-9 (B) shows a set value suggesting effect type selection table at the start of the probability variation etc. FIG. 8-10 (C) shows a set value suggesting effect type selection table during execution of probability change or the like. FIG. 8-10 (D) shows a set value suggesting effect type selection table at the end of the probability variation etc.

  In each of the tables shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, the setting suggestion type determination random number is divided into a set value 1, a set value 2 and a set value 3. Extracted value of SR3 (numerical range of 0 to 99) and "blue right hitting effect" or "blue left hitting effect", "green right hitting effect" or "green left hitting effect", and "red right hitting effect" Alternatively, a selection relationship with a set value suggestive effect type such as “red left-handed effect” is shown. FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 show how many pieces of data among 100 pieces of numerical data 0 to 99 are allocated to the SR3 setting value suggestion type. There is.

  8-9 (A), (B) and 8-10 (C) shown in each table "blue right-handed effect", Figure 8-5 (C2), Figure 8-6 (D1), Figure 8 In the setting value suggesting right hitting effect in each game state such as -6 (E1), the setting value suggesting right hitting images 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 are displayed in blue. 8-9 (A), (B) and 8-10 (C) shown in each table "green right hit production", "blue right hit production" explained in each game state suggestion right hit In the effect, the setting value suggesting right-handed images 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 are displayed in green. 8-9 (A), (B) and 8-10 (C) in each table, "red right hit production" is the set value suggesting right hit in each game state described "blue right hit production" In the effect, the setting value suggesting right-handed images 102F004, 102F006, 102F008 are displayed in red.

  In the table shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), "blue left-handed effect" is a set value suggestive left-handed effect 102F010 in blue in the set value suggestive left-handed effect in the game state as shown in FIG. 8-6 (H1). It is a display to be displayed. The "green left-handed effect" in FIG. 8-9 (D) is an effect that displays the set value-indicated left-handed image 102F010 in green in the set value suggestive left-handed effect in the game state described for the "blue left-handed effect". is there. The "red left hitting effect" in FIG. 8-9 (D) is an effect of displaying the set value suggesting left hitting image 102F010 in red in the set value suggesting left hitting effect in the game state described for the "blue left hitting effect". is there.

  In each of the tables shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, in the firing promotion effects such as the right-handed effect and the left-handed effect, when the set value is 1, the ratio in which blue is selected is the highest. When the value is 2, the green color is most selected, and when the setting value is 3, the red color is most selected. As a result, for the setting value suggesting right-handed images 102F004, 102F006, 102F008, and the setting value suggesting left-handed image 102F004, the effect of suggesting the current setting value by the image color is executed.

[Processing example of executing setting suggestion effect]
[Setting change suggestion]
The setting suggestion effect including the setting change suggestion effect and the setting value suggestion effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120. For example, the setting change suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C1) is activated at the time of starting before the right-handing effect at the start of the big hit in the big hit medium effect processing (S176) in the effect control process of FIG. Check whether or not the setting change end notification command (see FIG. 8-2) is received, and whether or not the big hit game state executed this time is the first big hit after the setting change (for example, By providing a counter that counts the number of times the big hit game state is executed, and confirming how many big hits it has after starting by checking the count value.), At the time of right-handed directing at the first big hit after changing the setting It is determined whether or not it is the right hitting performance in the big hit after the first big hit after the setting change. Then, based on the determination result, the setting change suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of (A1) or (A2) of FIG. 8-7 is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the setting is performed based on the extracted value of SR2. It is determined whether to execute the change suggestion effect.

  Whether or not the setting change end notification command is received at startup is set in the command analysis process (S75) of FIG. 6 when the command is received, and the setting change end notification command reception flag is set. It may be determined by checking whether it is set.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, confirms whether or not the setting is changed, and based on the extracted value of SR3, the setting change suggestion effect type selection table of FIG. 8-8. The type (color) of the setting change suggesting effect is selected and determined by using. In that case, whether or not the setting has been changed is confirmed by checking whether or not the setting change end notification command has been received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1 is started. . In this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the setting change suggestion effect, and when the type (color) of the setting change suggestion effect to be executed is determined, in the big hit medium effect process (S176), the big hit. When the right-handing effect at the start is executed, the setting change right-handing effect as shown in FIG. 8-5 (C1) is executed with the effect of the determined type (color).

[Set value suggestion]
For example, the first set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C2) is, before performing the right-handing effect at the start of the big hit in the big hit medium effect processing (S176) in the effect control process of FIG. By selecting the first set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table of (B1) of FIG. 8-7, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value suggestion effect at the start of the big hit is executed based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether or not.

  When it is determined to execute the set value suggesting effect at the time of jackpot start, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, confirms the current set value, and based on the extracted value of SR3, The type (color) of the set value suggestive effect is selected and determined using the set value suggestive effect type selection table at the time of jackpot 8-9 (A). In that case, the confirmation of the current set value may be performed as follows. Check whether or not a setting value designation command (see Fig. 8-2) that can specify the changed setting value (setting value 2 or setting value 3) that is output when the setting value is changed at startup is received, If it has been received, the changed set value specified by the received command is confirmed. When the production control CPU 120 receives the setting value designation command, it recognizes the changed setting value specified by the command as the current setting value, and when it does not receive the setting value designation command, it sets the default setting value. The set value 1, which is a value, is recognized as the current set value.

  Whether or not the setting value designation command is received at the time of startup is set in the command analysis processing (S75) of FIG. 6 when the command is received, and the setting value designation command reception flag is set, and the flag is set. It may be determined by checking whether or not Further, when the set value designation command is received, in the command analysis processing (S75) of FIG. 6, the changed set value data indicating the set value specified by the received set value designation command is stored in the changed set value data storage of the RAM 122. It should be stored in the department. By performing such a treatment, the effect control CPU 120 can easily recognize the current set value.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the set value inducing effect at the time of big hit, and when the type (color) of the set value inducing effect to be executed is decided, the big hit medium effect process (S176). In executing the right hitting effect at the start of the big hit, the first set value suggesting right hitting effect as shown in FIG. 8-5 (C1) is executed with the effect of the determined type (color).

  Further, for example, the second set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (D1) is the special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. 7, at the start of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or At the start of the probability change state and the time saving state, the second set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table in (B2) of FIG. 8-7 is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value is set based on the extracted value of SR2. It is determined whether or not the suggestive effect is executed.

  When it is determined to execute the set value suggesting effect at the start of the probability changing state and the time saving state, or at the time of starting the non-estimate changing state and the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, and the current value. Of the set value suggestion production is selected by using the set value suggestion production type selection table at the start of the probability change etc. of FIG. 8-9 (B) based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggestion effect at the start of the big hit described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value inducing effect at the start of the probability changing state and the time saving state, or at the start of the non-probable changing state and the time saving state, and executes the set value inducing effect. When the type (color) is determined, in the big hit medium effect process (S176), at the time of starting the probability changing state and the time saving state, or when performing the right striking effect at the start of the non-probability changing state and the time saving state, A second set value suggesting right-handing effect as shown in FIG. 8-6 (D1) is executed with the effect of the determined type (color).

  Further, for example, the third set value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-6 (E1) is the special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. 7, during execution of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or During execution of the probability changing state and the time saving state, the third set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table in (B3) of FIG. 8-7 is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value is set based on the extracted value of SR2. It is determined whether or not the suggestive effect is executed.

  When it is determined to execute the set value suggestion effect during execution of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or during the execution of the non-estimation state and time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3 and presently Of the set value suggestion production is selected by using the set value suggestion production type selection table during execution of probability variation etc. of FIG. 8-10C based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggestion effect at the start of the big hit described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value inducing effect during execution of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or in the execution of the non-probability variation state and time saving state, and executes the set value induction effect. When the type (color) is determined, the special symbol normal process (S110), the variable display start setting process (S171), the variable display effect process (S172), and the special symbol hit waiting process (S173) 8-6 (E1) with the effect of the decided type (color) when executing the right-handing effect during the execution of the state and the time saving state, or during the execution of the non-probable variation state and the time saving state. 3 Set value suggestion Right-handed effect is executed.

  Further, for example, the set value suggesting left-handed effect of FIG. 8-6 (H1) is the special symbol normal process (S110) in the effect control process of FIG. Immediately after the end of the time saving state, the fourth set value suggestion effect presence / absence determination table in (B4) of FIG. 8-7 is selected, the value of SR2 is extracted, and the set value suggestion effect is generated based on the extracted value of SR2. Decide whether to execute.

  When it is determined to execute the set value suggestion production immediately after the end of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or immediately after the end of the non-probability variation state and the time saving state, the production control CPU 120 extracts the value of SR3, and presently. Of the set value suggestion production is selected by using the set value suggestion production type selection table at the end of the probability change of FIG. 8-10D based on the extracted value of SR3. decide. In that case, the confirmation of the current set value is performed in the same manner as in the case of the set value suggestion effect at the start of the big hit described above, and the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the current set value.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the set value aspiration effect immediately after the end of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or immediately after the end of the non-probability change state and the time saving state, and executes the set value aspiration effect. When the type (color) is determined, in the special symbol normal process (S110), immediately after the end of the probability variation state and the time saving state, or when performing the left striking effect immediately after the end of the non-probability variation state and the time saving state, With the effect of the determined type (color), the set value suggesting left-handed effect as shown in FIG. 8-6 (H1) is executed.

[Other operation promotion notification]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. 8-1, the game ball is launched to the left hitting route in the low accuracy low base state, and the game ball is moved to the right hitting route according to the high accuracy high base and the low accuracy high base gaming state. The game to fire is performed. When such a game ball is distributed and launched, there is no particular benefit to the player even if the game ball is launched to the right-handed route in a low-probability low-base state, and in the low-probability low-base state in game control. The game control corresponding to the act of launching the game ball to the right-handed route is not particularly executed. Therefore, in the configuration in which the passing gate 41 is provided on the right-hand side path side as shown in FIG. 8A, when the right-handing is not necessary as in the low accuracy low base state, the right-hand side of the passing gate 41 is provided. A configuration may be adopted in which, when the gate switch detects passage of the gaming machine to the passage gate 41, left-handed production is executed as the operation promotion display presentation.

  When such a configuration is adopted, the operation promotion display effect executed when the right gate switch provided in the passage gate 41 detects passage of the gaming machine into the passage gate 41 is shown in FIG. 10-6 (H1). Unlike the above), the setting suggestion effect may be controlled not to be executed.

[Applicable range of the characteristic part 103F]
Regarding the characteristic portion 103F, in a pachinko gaming machine that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player, a predetermined value corresponding to a change in the gaming state including a launch promotion effect is provided. The example has been described in which, when the operation promotion effect for promoting the operation can be executed, the operation promotion effect can be executed by the mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means. In addition, as the operation promotion effect, a predetermined bet number 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, and a pattern according to the operation of the stop button by the player. When the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination when the game is stopped, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART , CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus, etc.) may be applied to an operation promotion effect in a slot machine in which one or more are mounted.

  For example, in the image display section of the slot machine, in the bonus confirmation screen showing that the bonus, which is an advantageous state for the player such as a big bonus and a regular bonus, has been confirmed, the push symbol is notified to display the bonus type. The setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) may be performed according to the display mode of the image showing the stop button which is the operation member when displaying.

  Further, in the image display unit of the slot machine, it is an operation member when displaying a push order navigation effect (an effect of navigating the order of operation) of the stop button during AT and ART, which is in an advantageous state advantageous for the player. The setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) may be performed depending on the display mode of the image showing the stop button.

  Further, in the image display section of the slot machine, in the internal winning state, which is an advantageous state for the player, a continuous effect for leading to such an advantageous state (for example, a battle effect is repeated to perform a button operation a plurality of times). Setting suggestion effect (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) may be performed according to a display mode of a button image showing an operation member such as a button image displayed in (effects such as making).

  Further, when performing an effect of promoting the operation of the operation lever which is the operation member of the slot machine, when displaying an image corresponding to the operation lever in the image display section of the slot machine, the setting is made according to the display mode of the image. Suggestive production (setting change suggestive production, setting value suggestive production) may be performed.

  In this way, setting suggestion effects (setting change suggestion effect, setting value suggestion effect) are also made for various operation members provided in the slot machine by using the image corresponding to the hitting ball operation handle 30 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above. The effect as described above may be executable. In addition, regarding the pachinko gaming machine 1, various buttons (push buttons and the like) provided as operating members other than the hitting ball operating handle 30, jog tires, and other operating members such as various lever members also have corresponding images. You may display and perform the setting suggestion production (setting change suggestion production, setting value suggestion production) as mentioned above.

[Main effects obtained by the characteristic portions 102F and 103F]
[1] Setting change suggestive right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C1), first setting value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C2), second setting value suggesting right-handing of FIG. 8-6 (D1) Setting, as shown in the production, the right-handed production that performs the third set value suggesting right-handed production of FIG. 8-6 (E1), the left-handed production that performs the set-value suggestion left-handed production of FIG. 8-6 (H1), and the like. The launch promotion effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the means. As a result, it is possible to make the game more interesting by suggesting the setting means.

  [2] Setting change suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C1), first setting value suggesting right-handing effect of FIG. 8-5 (C2), second setting value suggesting right-handing of FIG. 8-6 (D1) Setting, as shown in the production, the right-handed production that performs the third set value suggesting right-handed production of FIG. 8-6 (E1), the left-handed production that performs the set-value suggestion left-handed production of FIG. The launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) can be executed in a manner corresponding to the suggestion regarding the means. As a result, it is possible to make the game more interesting by suggesting the setting means.

  [3] In FIG. 8-7, the left-handed effect such as the execution ratio of the set value suggestive effect is different between the right-handed effects of (A1), (A2), (B1) and (B2) and the left-handed effect of (B3). The rate of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) in the mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means is different between the launch promotion effect of No. 1 and the right launch promotion effect. As a result, it is possible to diversify the type and frequency of the effect that suggests the setting means, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

  [4] As shown in FIG. 8-6 (H1), when the advantageous state such as the probable variation state and the time saving state ends, it is possible to give a suggestion regarding the setting means in the predetermined firing promotion effect (operation promotion effect). Is. As a result, it is possible to diversify the execution timing of the effect that makes a suggestion regarding the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

  [5] As shown in FIGS. 8-5 and 8-6, in the right-handing effect by the right-handing display images 102F002 to 102F010, a setting change effect or a setting value suggesting effect can be executed, but the right-handing lamp 102F001 is turned on. Does not execute the setting change effect or the set value suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to diversify the type and frequency of the effect that suggests the setting means, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

  [6] As shown in FIG. 8-7 and the like, the ratio of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) according to the mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means is different depending on the type of the game state. It is possible to diversify the type and frequency of the suggested performance, and to further enhance the interest in the game.

  [7] As shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A1), (A2), etc., when the set value is changed, when the jackpot gaming state is first controlled, and thereafter, the jackpot gaming state is controlled. There is a difference in the ratio of executing the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) according to the mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means. As a result, when the set value is changed, it is possible to diversify the relationship between the timing in which the setting is controlled to the advantageous state and the frequency of the effect that suggests the setting means, and the game can be made more interesting. it can.

  [8] When the advantageous state shifts from the first advantageous state (big hit game state) to the second advantageous state (probability change state, time saving state, etc.) as shown by the triple arrow in FIG. 8-8 (D1) It is possible to execute the launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) in a special mode in a mode corresponding to the suggestion regarding the setting means. As a result, it is possible to diversify the types of effects that suggest the setting means, and it is possible to further enhance the interest in the game.

  [9] As described in [Other operation promotion notification], in a normal time (low accurate low base state), it is not necessary to let the game ball pass through the gate. In a game state that is not necessary, when a game medium is detected on a specific route, a predetermined launch effect such as left-handed effect can be executed, and when the predetermined launch effect is performed in the game state, a set value suggestion effect Do not run. As a result, the player can prevent the unintended game from being mistakenly recognized as the intended game.

  [Other Modifications of Characteristic Parts 102F and 103F]

  [1] The advantageous state advantageous to the player includes, in addition to the above-mentioned big hit game state, other advantageous states such as a high-probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state. The advantageous state that is advantageous to the player may include a state in which a small hit such as a so-called small hit rush state can frequently occur and a hit can be obtained by the small hit.

  [2] As the set value in the above-described embodiment, an example in which there are three kinds of setting steps of the set value 1 to the set value 3 is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, there may be six or more setting values for setting values, such as six setting values for setting values 1 to 6, and the like. Good.

  [3] In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect is different for each of a plurality of types of game states, such as when the big hit starts, the probability variation state and the time reduction state start, and the probability variation state and the time reduction state execution. As for such a game state, there are a plurality of game states such as a big hit game state, a small hit game state, a probability variation state, and a so-called small hit rush state, and the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect differs depending on those game states. You may do it.

  [4] In the above-described embodiment, setting suggestion effect can be executed for the gaming machine (so-called first-type gaming machine) that shifts to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Although the example has been described, the jackpot game state is achieved based on the fact that the game ball has won (V prize) in the specific prize hole (V prize hole) in the variable prize ball device (so-called accessory) provided in the game area. The setting suggestion effect may be executable in a game machine to be transferred (a so-called second type game machine) or a game machine in which the first type and the second type are combined. In such a gaming machine, in a gaming state in which a game ball needs to be won in a specific winning opening (V winning opening), a launch promotion effect for a winning in the specific winning opening (V winning opening) is executed, In the effect, the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executable.

  [5] In the gaming machine in which the first type and the second type described above are combined, in order to store the reserved memory due to the start winning, the launch promotion effect for promoting the launch of the gaming machine to the specific area may be executed. However, in the effect, the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executable.

  [6] As an example in which the setting suggesting effect can be executed, after a variation display result is derived and displayed as a probability variation big hit, a specific area (V area) provided in the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set. In the gaming machine in which the probability variation state control of the probability variation determination device type (so-called V probability variation type) is executed when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed, a specific region (V region) ) May be executed, and the setting suggestion effect as described above may be executed in the effect.

  [7] In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which, out of the setting suggestion effects, the setting change suggestion effects can be executed only for some game states. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting change suggestion effect may be executable for all the game states in which the set value suggestion effect is executed, and one of all the game states in which the set value suggestion effect is executed. It may be possible to execute the game status of a part.

  [8] At the start of the big hit game state, a light emission body such as an LED provided corresponding to the special variable winning ball device (big winning opening) to be opened is controlled to emit light, thereby executing a launch promotion effect. In the gaming machine, the setting suggestion effect may be executable depending on the light emitting mode (lighting, blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the light emitting body.

  [9] As mentioned above. In the example, the right-handed lamp 102F001 does not allow execution of the setting suggestion effect. Similarly, in the gaming machine capable of displaying the special symbol variable display state and the right hit state by the light emission of the plurality of segment LEDs controlled by the CPU 103 on the game control side, in addition to the right hit state by the light emission of the segment LED You may perform the control which does not perform setting suggestion production. This makes it difficult for the player to mistakenly recognize the segment LED light emission state.

  [10] The effect control for executing the setting suggestion effect in the above-mentioned launch promotion effect (operation promotion effect) is executed in combination with the setting suggestion effect executed by displaying the specific image on the image display device 5 during the variable display. Alternatively, it may be executed in combination with a setting suggestion effect executed by displaying a special image on the image display device 5 during the big hit game state after the variable display is stopped. Moreover, you may perform setting suggestion production combined with both these productions.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic parts 69AK and 70AK)
Next, the characteristic portions 69AK and 70AK of the present embodiment will be described.

[Outline of Control of Characteristic Parts 69AK and 70AK]
For the characteristic units 69AK and 70AK, the same setting values and the configuration of the game area as those of the characteristic units 102F and 103F can be used. A first path and a second path are provided as movement paths through which a game ball as a game medium, which has been shot in the game area, can flow down. The first route is a right-handed route which is the right-hand side game region in the game region, and the second route is a left-handed route which is the left-hand side game region in the game region. Further, a technique for a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a launch promotion effect as an operation promotion effect that is a left-handed effect or a right-handed effect will be described.

  Regarding the characteristic portions 69AK and 70AK, as a game medium, a game can be played by firing a game ball, and a game ball directed to a second route different from the first route in the game area where the game ball can flow down. When it is possible to execute the promotion notification that prompts the launch and the second state in which it is advantageous to let the game ball flow down to the second path, the promotion notification of the first mode and the second mode that is easier to recognize than the first mode An example in which any one of the mode promotion notifications can be executed will be described. The promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and the promotion notification of the second aspect can be executed based on the satisfaction of the specific condition after the satisfaction of the predetermined condition.

  On the other hand, regarding the characteristic portion 69AK, in response to the state switching controlled from the first state in which it is advantageous to let the game ball flow down in the first path, to the second state, the first condition is not established even if the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to execute the promotion notification of the aspect. Then, during the predetermined period from the state switching, the promotion notification of the second mode is not executed even if the specific condition is satisfied. Alternatively, in the predetermined period from the state switching, the specific condition is not satisfied even if a specific event that can satisfy the specific condition occurs.

  On the other hand, with respect to the characteristic part 70AK, setting relating to the volume can be performed, and the promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed at the volume corresponding to the setting. Then, regardless of the setting, the promotion notification of the second mode can be executed at a predetermined volume. Alternatively, it is possible to execute the promotion notification of the second aspect with a louder volume than the setting.

  In the characteristic units 69AK and 70AK, the effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 includes effect output amount setting processing and firing direction notification processing. The effect control CPU 120 only needs to be able to execute the effect output amount setting process and the firing direction informing process when the timer interrupt flag is turned on in 207SGS429 of the effect control main process. In the effect output amount setting process, the setting relating to the volume can be changed according to the result of detecting the movement of the player. As the setting relating to the volume, the volume may be changed to any of six levels from “volume 1” to “volume 6” according to the detection result of the action by the player. The movement of the player may be detected by the controller sensor unit 35A as a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A, for example. In the launch direction notification process, the promotion notification of the first aspect or the second aspect may be controlled to be executable as the promotion notification for prompting the launch of the game ball toward the left side game area that is the second route.

[Examples of Characteristic Parts 69AK and 70AK]
FIG. 9-1 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the effect output amount setting process. In the effect output amount setting process, it is determined whether or not it is during the player selection acceptance period (step 69AKS11). The player selection acceptance period may be set in advance as a period in which the player's operation can be detected and the setting relating to the volume can be changed. For example, if the game is not started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the demonstration display (demo display) is being executed, it may be determined in step 69AKS11 that it is the player selection acceptance period. Alternatively, even when a game is being executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as during variable display of a decorative pattern, it is possible to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A in accordance with a specific changing message or a notice effect. If it is during this period, it may be determined in step 69AKS11 that it is during the player selection acceptance period.

  When it is determined in step 69AKS11 that it is not during the player selection acceptance period (step 69AKS11; No), the effect output amount setting process is ended. If it is determined that it is during the player selection acceptance period (step 69AKS11; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to change the output amount (step 69AKS12). The instruction to change the output amount may be determined to be given in step 69AKS12 when the stick controller 31A detects an operation of tilting the stick controller 31A in one of the left and right directions in accordance with a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A. Good.

  When there is no instruction to change the output amount (step 69AKS12; No), the effect output amount setting process ends. When there is an instruction to change the output amount (step 69AKS12; Yes), display and setting corresponding to the instruction are performed (step 69AKS13), and the effect output amount setting process is ended. In step 69AKS13, the output amount setting information, which is the setting information of the effect output amount, is updated according to the detected amount of the operation of the player, such as the number of times of detecting the operation of tilting the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A. Then, the effect output amount may be adjusted to any of a plurality of stages (for example, 6 stages) by storing it in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Thereby, when the player detects the operation of operating the operation stick (lever) of the stick controller 31A, the production output amount including the sound volume can be changed (adjusted) to any of six levels. On the screen of the image display device 5, the demo screen may be displayed behind the volume setting change screen by, for example, superimposing the volume setting change screen layer on the demo screen layer. The audio output accompanying the display of the demo screen may be continued. By executing such effect output amount setting processing, it is possible to change the effect output amount setting including the setting related to the sound based on the detection result of the operation by the player.

  FIG. 9-1 (B) shows a display example of the volume setting change screen. The effect control CPU 120 sends a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123 or the like to display a volume setting change screen that allows the volume according to the output amount setting information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 to be specified. The image is displayed on the image display device 5. For example, when the volume setting is the minimum "volume 1", only one of the scales corresponding to the six levels is displayed in the first display color (for example, red), while the remaining five are the first display colors. It is displayed in a different second display color (for example, white). Then, for example, the volume setting is changed to "volume 2" in response to the detection of the operation in which the operation lever (lever) of the stick controller 31A is tilted to the right, and the scale of the first display color is displayed on the volume setting change screen. Is increased by 1 and the scale of the second display color is decreased by 1. When the volume setting is the maximum "volume 6", all the six scales corresponding to the six levels are displayed in the first display color (for example, red). After that, for example, the volume setting is changed to “volume 5” in response to the detection of the operation in which the operation lever (lever) of the stick controller 31A is tilted to the left, and the scale of the first display color is displayed on the volume setting change screen. Is decreased by 1 and the scale of the second display color is increased by 1. In FIG. 9-1 (B), corresponding to the case where the volume setting is “volume 4”, among the six scales corresponding to the six levels, the four scales on the left side are the first display color (for example, red). , And the two right-side scales are displayed in the second display color (for example, white).

  Each time the operation rod (lever) of the stick controller 31A is detected to tilt in the first direction (for example, to the right) in accordance with the display of the volume setting change screen, until the setting of the effect output amount reaches the maximum. It suffices to change the production output amount in a plurality of stages so as to increase by one stage. Each time an operation lever (lever) of the stick controller 31A detects a tilting operation in a second direction (for example, left direction) different from the first direction, a plurality of stages of effects are generated until the setting of the effect output amount reaches the minimum. The output amount may be changed so as to be decreased step by step. Therefore, the setting related to the volume included in the effect output amount can be changed according to the result of detecting the movement of the player.

  FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the firing direction notification process. In the launch direction notification process, it is determined whether or not the notification is being executed (step 69AKS21). If the notification is not being executed (step 69AKS21; No), the notification start including the condition determination when starting the notification, etc. Take control. In this notification start control, it is determined whether or not the base state is low (step 69AKS22). When the vehicle is in the high base state such as the high-probability high-base state or the low-probability high-base state, it is not the low base state (step 69AKS22; No), and thus the firing direction notification process ends. Even in the big hit game state, since it is not in the low base state, the firing direction notification process ends.

  When it is determined in step 69AKS22 that it is in the low base state (step 69AKS22; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is at the time of ending the high base (step 69AKS23). In step 69AKS23, when the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state ends and the high-accuracy low-base state or the low-accuracy low-base state shifts, it may be determined that the high-base has ended. If it is not the time to end the high base (step 69AKS23; No), it is determined whether or not the first passing condition is satisfied (step 69AKS24). The first passage condition may be predetermined as a condition for starting execution of the first notification based on the result of detecting passage of the game ball. When the first passing condition is not satisfied (step 69AKS24; No), the firing direction notification process ends.

  When the high base is finished (step 69AKS23; Yes) or when the first passing condition is satisfied (step 69AKS24; Yes), the first notification output amount is set (step 69AKS25). The first notification output amount is a notification output amount including the sound volume when executing the first notification. After the first notification output amount is set, the setting for starting the first notification is performed (step 69AKS26), and the emission direction notification process ends.

  When the notification is being executed in step 69AKS21 (step 69AKS21; Yes), it is determined whether or not the notification being executed is the first notification (step 69AKS27). If it is the first notification (step 69AKS27; Yes), it is determined whether the first termination condition is satisfied (step 69AKS28). The first end condition may be set in advance as a condition for ending the execution of the first notification. When the first end condition is satisfied (step 69AKS28; Yes), it is determined whether the first notification re-execution condition is satisfied (step 69AKS29). The first notification re-execution condition may be set in advance as a condition for executing the first notification again even when the first termination condition is satisfied. When the first notification re-execution condition is satisfied (step 69AKS29; Yes), the setting for re-execution of the first notification is made (step 69AKS30), and the emission direction notification processing is ended.

  When the first notification re-execution condition is not satisfied in step 69AKS29 (step 69AKS29; No), the setting for ending the execution of the first notification is performed (step 69AKS31), and the emission direction notification processing is ended.

  When the first termination condition is not satisfied in step 69AKS28 (step 69AKS28; No), the second notification restriction process is executed (step 69AKS32), and then it is determined whether or not the second passage condition is satisfied. (Step 69AKS33). The second notification restriction process is a process of setting a restriction such as a range or a limit on the execution of the second notification. The second passage condition may be predetermined as a condition for starting execution of the second notification based on the result of detecting passage of the game ball. When the second passing condition is not satisfied (step 69AKS33; No), the firing direction informing process ends.

  When the second passage condition is satisfied in step 69AKS33 (step 69AKS33; Yes), the second notification output amount is set (step 69AKS34). The second notification output amount is a notification output amount including the volume when performing the second notification. After the second notification output amount is set, the setting for starting the second notification is performed (step 69AKS35), and the emission direction notification process ends.

  When it is determined in step 69AKS27 that the notification is not the first notification (step 69AKS27; No), it is determined whether the notification being executed is the second notification (step 69AKS36). When it is not the second notification (step 69AKS36; No), the emission direction notification processing ends. When it is determined in step 69AKS36 that the notification is not the second notification, a predetermined error process may be executed in response to the fact that the notification being executed cannot be specified.

  When it is determined in step 69AKS36 that the notification is the second notification (step 69AKS36; Yes), it is determined whether the second termination condition is satisfied (step 69AKS37). The second end condition may be set in advance as a condition for ending the execution of the second notification. When the second end condition is not satisfied (step 69AKS37; No), the firing direction notification process ends.

  When the second termination condition is satisfied in step 69AKS37 (step 69AKS37; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second notification re-execution condition is satisfied (step 69AKS38). The second notification re-execution condition may be set in advance as a condition for executing the second notification again even when the second termination condition is satisfied. When the second notification re-execution condition is satisfied (step 69AKS38; Yes), the second notification is set to be re-executed (step 69AKS39), and the emission direction notification processing is ended.

  When the second notification re-execution condition is not satisfied in step 69AKS38 (step 69AKS38; No), the setting for ending the execution of the second notification is performed (step 69AKS40), and the emission direction notification processing is ended.

  In the firing direction notification process, when it is determined in step 69AKS24 that the first passing condition is satisfied, execution of the first notification is started based on the setting in step 69AKS26. In this way, the first notification that is the promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed based on the establishment of the first passage condition that is the predetermined condition. During the execution of the first notification, when it is determined in step 69AKS33 that the second passage condition is satisfied, the execution of the second notification is started based on the setting of step 69AKS35. Accordingly, the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second aspect, can be executed based on the satisfaction of the second passage condition that is the specific condition after the predetermined condition is satisfied. When it is determined in step 69AKS23 of the firing direction notification processing that the high base has ended, the high base state ends and the low base state is controlled. The high base state is a gaming state in which it is advantageous to let the game ball flow down to the right hitting route which is the right side gaming area in the gaming area. The low base state is a gaming state in which it is advantageous to let the game ball flow down to the left hitting route which is the left side gaming area in the gaming area. When it is determined in step 69AKS23 that the high base has ended, regardless of the determination in step 69AKS24, execution of the first notification is started based on the setting in step 69AKS26. Therefore, in response to the state switching controlled from the high base state as the first state to the low base state as the second state, even if the first passing condition that is the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the promotion notification of the first aspect The first notification can be executed.

  FIG. 9C shows a setting example 69AKC01 relating to the first notification and the second notification. The setting example 69AKC01 defines the passing condition, the ending condition, and the notification content for the first notification and the second notification. The passing condition of the first notification is the first passing condition used in step 69AKS24 of the firing direction notification process, and the passing condition of the second notification is the second passing condition used in step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process. The ending condition of the first notification is the first ending condition used in step 69AKS28 of the firing direction notification process, and the ending condition of the second notification is the second ending condition used in step 69AKS37 of the firing direction notification process. The notification content of the first notification includes the first notification output amount set in step 69AKS25 of the firing direction notification processing, and the notification content of the second notification outputs the second notification output set in step 69AKS34 of the firing direction notification processing. Includes competence.

  In the setting example 69AKC01, the passage condition of the first notification is that one game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. The passage gate 41 is provided on the right-handed path which is the right game area. In step 69AKS24 of the launch direction notification processing, it is determined that the first passing condition is satisfied when one gaming ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected in the low base state. The passage condition of the second notification is that two game balls have passed through the passage gate 41 during the first notification that is executing the first notification. In step 69AKS33 of the launch direction notification process, it is determined that the second passage condition is satisfied when the two game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 are detected during the first notification. Therefore, in the low base state, when a total of three game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 are detected, it is determined in step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process that the second passing condition is satisfied, and the second notification is given. Make it executable. The passage gate 41 is provided on the right-handed path which is the right side game area in the game area as the second path, and forms a specific area through which the game ball can pass. In the low base state, the first passage condition as the predetermined condition is satisfied because one game ball corresponding to the predetermined number has passed through the passage gate 41 as the specific region. The first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first aspect, can be executed based on the establishment of the first passage condition that is the predetermined condition. In the low base state, since the game balls of three balls corresponding to a specific number larger than the predetermined number have passed through the passage gate 41 as the specific region, the second passage condition as the specific condition is satisfied after the predetermined condition is satisfied. To establish. The second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second aspect, can be executed based on the satisfaction of the second passage condition that is the specific condition. However, depending on the execution content of the second notification restriction process in step 69AKS32, it may be determined in step 69AKS33 that the second passage condition is not satisfied even if the second passage condition may be satisfied.

  In the setting example 69AKC01, the termination condition for the first notification is that 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the first notification, or that the notification interval has elapsed after the first start winning. The condition for ending the second notification is that 20 seconds have elapsed after the start of the second notification, or that the notification interval has come after the first start winning. The first notification and the second notification can be executed in a plurality of notification periods divided by a predetermined interval period. The notification interval after the first start winning is that the first starting prize occurs when the game ball passes through the first starting area during execution of the first notification and the second notification in the one notification period, and then 1 It is an interval period when the notification period of is ended.

  The termination condition of the first notification and the second notification, which are the promotion notification, can be satisfied based on the occurrence of the first start winning. The first start prize is generated by the start prize for the prize ball device 6A. The winning ball device 6A is provided in the left hitting path which is the left side game area in the game area which is the second path, and the starting winning to the winning ball apparatus 6A is generated when the first starting opening switch 22A detects the game ball. To do. When the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, it means that the launch of the game ball toward the left hitting route as the left-hand side game area which is the second route is detected. When the ending condition of the first notification or the second notification is satisfied based on the occurrence of the first start winning, the launch of the game ball toward the second route during execution of the promotion notification of the first mode or the second mode Based on the detection, it is possible to end the promotion notification being executed.

  In the setting example 69AKC01, when the condition for ending the first notification is satisfied at the notification interval after the first start winning, the passage of the game ball that becomes the first start winning during the execution of the first notification in the one notification period. Based on the detection, when the first notification period ends, the first notification that is being executed ends. In the setting example 69AKC01, when the condition for ending the second notification is satisfied at the notification interval after the first start winning, the passage of the game ball that becomes the first start winning during the execution of the second notification in the one notification period. Based on the detection, when the first notification period ends, the second notification that is being executed ends. Therefore, during execution of the promotion notification of the first mode or the second mode in one notification period, based on the fact that the launch of the game ball toward the left hitting route as the left side game area which is the second route is detected. Then, when the first notification period ends, the promotion notification being executed can be ended.

  In the firing direction notification processing shown in FIG. 9-2, even when the first end condition is satisfied in step 69AKS28, when it is determined in step 69AKS29 that the first notification re-execution condition is satisfied. The first notification is executed again by the setting of step 69AKS30. The first notification re-execution condition may be satisfied when one game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected, similarly to the first passing condition that is a predetermined condition for executing the first notification. The determination process in step 69AKS29 is executed when it is determined in step 69AKS28 that the first termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the game ball of one ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected as the occurrence of the event that the first notification re-execution condition may be satisfied during the execution of the first notification, the first notification being executed is notified. After the end, the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first aspect, can be executed again. Step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process determines whether or not the second passing condition is satisfied when the first ending condition is not satisfied in step 69AKS28. Therefore, when an event in which the second passage condition can be satisfied occurs during execution of the first notification, the second passage condition is satisfied when the event occurs, and the promotion notification of the second mode is performed. 2 It becomes possible to execute the notification.

  In the firing direction notification process shown in FIG. 9-2, even when the second termination condition is satisfied in step 69AKS37, when it is determined in step 69AKS38 that the second notification re-execution condition is satisfied. The second notification is executed again by the setting of step 69AKS39. The second notification re-execution condition may be satisfied when one game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected, similarly to the first passing condition that is a predetermined condition for executing the first notification. Alternatively, the second notification re-execution condition is satisfied when two game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 are detected, like the second passing condition that is the specific condition for executing the second notification. Good. The determination process in step 69AKS38 is executed when it is determined in step 69AKS37 that the second termination condition is satisfied. Therefore, as the occurrence of an event in which the second notification re-execution condition may be satisfied during the execution of the second notification, when one game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected, or when two game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 are detected. When the game ball of the ball is detected, it is possible to re-execute the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second mode, after ending the second notification that is being executed.

  In the setting example 69AKC01, the content of the notification by the first notification includes a left-handing notification display using the first notification image and a left-handing notification sound by the first notification output amount. The content of the notification by the second notification includes a left-handed notification display using the second notification image and a left-handed notification sound based on the second notification output amount. The notification content by the second notification may be set in advance so that it can be recognized more easily than the notification content by the first notification. The first notification image and the second notification image are notification images that can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The first notification output amount and the second notification output amount include the volume of the notification sound that can be output by the speakers 8L and 8R. As described above, if the first notification and the second notification include some or all of the screen display of the image display device 5, the audio output of the speakers 8L and 8R, and the notification operation using other effect devices. Good. The second notification using these effect devices may be any notification mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the first notification using the common effect device. Of the plurality of effect devices, the second notification using at least one effect device is an arbitrary notification mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the first notification using the effect device different from the second notification. Good.

  FIG. 9D illustrates a display example of a notification image regarding the promotion notification of the first mode and the second mode in the characteristic unit 69AK. This display example includes a display example 69AKD11 of the first notification image shown in FIG. 9-4 (A) and a display example 69AKD12 of the second notification image shown in FIG. 9-4 (B). In the display example 69AKD11 of the first notification image, a character image indicating the message "Please return to the left" is displayed and a graphic image indicating a small arrow is displayed on the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5. .. In the display example 69AKD12 of the second notification image, a character image showing a message similar to the display example 69AKD11 is displayed at the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5, and the display example 69AKD11 is displayed at the center of the screen of the image display device 5. However, a graphic image indicating a large arrow is displayed. Further, inside the graphic image in the display example 69AKD12, a character image indicating the message "Left hit!" Is displayed. With such a display example 69AKD11 of the first notification image and a display example 69AKD12 of the second notification image, the second notification may be a notification mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the first notification.

  A small symbol display area 5V may be arranged at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. The small symbol display area 5V is smaller than the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, and is provided at a predetermined position such as the lower right portion on the screen of the image display device 5. ing. In the small symbol display area 5V, variable display of small symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. The variable display of the small symbols is executed in the small symbol display area 5V provided on the screen of the image display device 5 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbols and the decorative symbols. The effect image showing the small design is made smaller than the identification information image which is the effect image showing the decorative pattern, and variable display can be executed in a mode in which some or all of the identification information images showing the decorative pattern are common. It may be a reduced identification information image. For example, when the identification information image showing a decorative pattern includes a part showing a number and a part showing a character, the effect image showing a small design corresponds to the same design number as the part showing a number included in the decorative design. Since it is an image showing a number and does not include a part showing a character, it is sufficient that the small design can be displayed in a simpler mode than the effect image showing the decorative design. In this way, in the small symbol display area 5V provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the small symbol that is the reduction identification information is variably displayed, and the fixed small symbol that is the display result is derived. The effect image showing the small design may be displayed at a position that can be always visually recognized. Further, by displaying the small symbols in a simple manner in the small symbol display area 5V, it is sufficient to prevent the display contents and display results of the small symbols from being erroneously recognized by the player.

  In the small symbol display area 5V, a small symbol (first small symbol) whose variable display is started in synchronization with the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, and a second by the second special symbol display device 4B. The small symbol (second small symbol) whose variable display is started in synchronization with the special figure game may be arranged separately. As an example, the first small symbol variably displayed corresponding to the first special figure game is arranged on the right side in the small symbol display area 5V, and the second small symbol variably displayed corresponding to the second special figure game is arranged. It may be arranged on the left side of the small symbol display area 5V. In this way, if the player or the like can recognize which of the first special figure game and the second special figure game is executed by confirming which of the first small symbol and the second small symbol is variably displayed. Good. When the first small symbol and the second small symbol are separately arranged, variable display in either the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on, for example, a fluctuation start command transmitted from the main board 11. It may be determined whether or not is started. When the first special figure game is started, the variable display of the first small symbol is started, while when the second special figure game is started, the variable display of the second small symbol may be started. In this way, in the small symbol display area 5V, the effect image showing the first small symbol which becomes the first reduced identification information image is variably displayed in synchronization with the first special symbol game, the display result is derived, and the second special symbol is obtained. The display result may be derived by variably displaying the effect image showing the second small symbol which becomes the second reduced identification information image in synchronization with the figure game. Alternatively, in the small symbol display area 5V, variable display with a common small symbol may be executed in synchronization with the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. In this case, in the small symbol display area 5V, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the effect image showing the small symbol which is the common reduced identification information image is variably displayed and the display result is derived. It should be done.

  FIG. 9-5 shows a specific example of the output amount setting regarding the sound setting in the characteristic unit 70AK. This specific example includes a setting example 70AKC01 shown in FIG. 9-5 (A) and a setting example 70AKC02 shown in FIG. 9-5 (B). Of the output amount settings, the player-selected output amount is the output amount selected based on the detected amount of the action by the player in the effect output setting process. The first notification output amount is the output amount set in step 69AKS25 of the firing direction notification process when the first notification that is the promotion notification of the first aspect is executed. The second notification output amount is an output amount set in step 69AKS34 of the firing direction notification process when the second notification that is the promotion notification of the second mode is executed.

  In both the setting example 70AKC01 and the setting example 70AKC02, the first notification output amount is the same output amount as the player selection output amount. Therefore, the first notification, which is the promotion effect of the first aspect, can be executed at the volume corresponding to the setting according to the detected amount of the motion by the player. For example, when the volume of the player-selected output amount is set to "volume 1", the volume of the first notification output amount is also "volume 1". When the volume in the player selected output amount is set to "volume 2", the volume in the first notification output amount is also "volume 2". When the volume in the output amount selected by the player is set to "volume 3", the volume in the first notification output amount is also "volume 3". When the volume in the output amount selected by the player is set to "volume 4", the volume in the first notification output amount is also "volume 4". When the volume in the player selected output amount is set to "volume 5", the volume in the first notification output amount is also "volume 5". When the volume of the player-selected output amount is set to "volume 6", the volume of the first notification output amount is also "volume 6". In this way, the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first aspect, can be executed with the volume corresponding to the setting related to the volume.

  The volume of the second notification output amount of the setting example 70AKC01 can be set to a predetermined volume regardless of the output amount selected by the player. For example, when the volume in the output amount selected by the player is set to any of "volume 1" to "volume 6", the volume in the second notification output amount is "volume 6". As described above, in the setting example 70AKC01, it is possible to execute the second notification that is the promotion notification of the second mode at a predetermined volume regardless of the setting related to the volume. Further, in the setting example 70AKC01, the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second mode, can be executed at “volume 6” which is the maximum volume that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can output. The maximum volume that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can output may be a volume that can be set for notification, in addition to "volume 1" to "volume 6" that can be selected by the player. In this case, the volume of the second notification output amount of the setting example 70AKC01 may be the maximum volume that can be set for notification regardless of the volume of the player selection output amount. Thereby, in the case of the setting example 70AKC01, the volume included in the second notification output amount can be set to be always higher than the setting of the player selection output amount. However, the volume of the second notification output amount of the setting example 70AKC01 is set to a predetermined volume regardless of the change of the volume of the first notification output amount. Further, in setting example 70AKC01, the volume in the second notification output amount is not changed, and therefore, the volume in the first notification output amount is not changed according to the change in the volume in the second notification output amount.

  The volume of the second notification output amount of the setting example 70AKC02 can be set to a volume higher than that of the setting of the player selection output amount. For example, when the volume in the player selected output amount is set to "volume 1" or "volume 2", the volume in the second notification output amount is "volume 4". When the volume in the output amount selected by the player is set to "volume 3" or "volume 4", the volume in the second notification output amount is "volume 5". When the volume in the player-selected output amount is set to "volume 5" or "volume 6", the volume in the second notification output amount is "volume 6". As described above, in the setting example 70AKC02, it is possible to execute the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second mode, at a higher volume than the setting related to the volume. Further, in the setting example 70AKC02, the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second mode, is a pachinko game when the volume selected based on the detected amount of motion by the player is “volume 5” or “volume 6”. It can be executed at "volume 6" which is the maximum volume that the gaming machine 1 can output. Therefore, in the setting example 70AKC02, the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second mode, may be executed at the maximum volume that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can output, or at a volume lower than the maximum volume. is there. The second notification by the setting example 70AKC02 can be executed with a large volume as compared with the setting regarding the volume even when the volume is smaller than the maximum volume. The maximum volume that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can output may be a volume that can be set for notification, in addition to "volume 1" to "volume 6" that can be selected by the player. In this case, the volume of the second notification output amount of the setting example 70AKC02 may be the maximum volume that can be set for notification if the volume of the player selected output amount is equal to or higher than the reference volume. For example, when the volume of the player-selected output amount is set to “volume 5” or “volume 6”, the volume of the second notification output amount may be set to the maximum volume for notification. Alternatively, when the volume of the player selected output amount is set to "volume 5", the volume of the second notification output amount is set to "volume 6", and the volume of the player selected output amount is "volume 6". When set to, the volume in the second notification output amount may be set to the maximum volume for notification. Accordingly, in the case of the setting example 70AKC02, the volume included in the second notification output amount can be set to be always higher than that of the player selected output amount.

  The second notification output amount of the setting example 70AKC02 can be changed according to the change of the player selection output amount or the first notification output amount. The player selected output amount and the first notification output amount are the same output amount. For example, when the volume in the first notification output amount is set to "volume 1" or "volume 2" in step 69AKS25 of the emission direction notification process, the volume in the second notification output amount is "volume 4" in step 69AKS34. Is set to. If the volume in the first notification output amount is set to "volume 3" or "volume 4" in step 69AKS25 of the emission direction notification processing, the volume in the second notification output amount is "volume" in step 69AKS34. 5 ". When the volume in the first notification output amount is set to "volume 5" or "volume 6" in step 69AKS25 of the firing direction notification process, the volume in the second notification output amount is "volume 6" in step 69AKS34. Is set to. Conversely, for example, when the volume in the second notification output amount is set to "volume 4" in step 69AKS34 of the emission direction notification processing, the volume in the first notification output amount is set to "volume 1" in step 69AKS25. Or “volume 2”. If the volume of the second notification output amount is set to "volume 5" in step 69AKS34 of the emission direction notification process, the volume of the first notification output amount is "volume 3" or "volume" in step 69AKS25. 4 ”. When the volume in the second notification output amount is set to "volume 6" in step 69AKS34 of the firing direction notification process, the volume in the first notification output amount is "volume 5" or "volume 6" in step 69AKS25. Is set to. As described above, the first notification output amount and the second notification output amount have a relationship in which the volume of the other is changed according to the change of the volume of the one. In the firing direction notification process, the first notification output amount is set in step 69AKS25, and the second notification output amount is set in step 69AKS34. Therefore, the volume can be changed by either step 69AKS25 or step 69AKS34. Accordingly, the volume on the other side may be changed. The volume of the first notification output amount can be changed in the range of "volume 1" to "volume 6", while the volume of the second notification output amount is in the range of "volume 4" to "volume 6". It can be changed. Therefore, the setting range of the volume of the second notification output amount is narrower than the setting range of the volume of the first notification output amount. In the firing direction notification process, the volume setting range of step 69AKS34 becomes narrower than the volume setting range of step 69AKS25.

  FIG. 9-6 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the second notification restriction process executed in step 69AKS32 of the launch direction notification process. In the second notification restriction process, it is determined whether or not it is the notification restriction period (step 69AKS51). The notification restriction period is set by step 69AKS53 when it is determined at step 69AKS52 that the high base has ended. When it is not the notification restriction period (step 69AKS51; No), it is determined whether or not it is at the end of high base (step 69AKS52), and when it is not at the end of high base (step 69AKS52; No), the second The notification restriction process ends.

  When the high base is finished at step 69AKS52 (step 69AKS52; Yes), the notification restriction period is initialized (step 69AKS53). The notification restriction period may be predetermined, for example, as a period in which the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base. In step 69AKS53, for example, a notification restriction timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (effect control timer setting unit or the like) may be used to set the elapsed time until the notification restriction period ends to be measurable. Then, after performing the restriction start control (step 69AKS54), the second notification restriction processing is ended.

  When it is the notification restriction period in step 69AKS51 (step 69AKS51; Yes), it is determined whether or not the notification restriction period is over (step 69AKS55). For example, when the notification restriction timer times out, it may be determined in step 69AKS55 that the period has ended. If it is not the end of the period (step 69AKS55; No), the second notification restriction process is ended. When it is determined that the period has ended (step 69AKS55; Yes), the restriction end control is performed (step 69AKS56), and then the second notification restriction process ends.

  FIG. 9-6 (B) shows a setting example 69AKC11 that can be used as the second notification restriction setting. The second notification restriction setting may be one that corresponds to the method and content when the second notification is restricted by the control of step 69AKS54. As the second notification restriction setting, a plurality of types of settings such as any of the settings A to C may be selectable. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, any one of the settings A to C may be preset and other settings may not be used.

  In the second notification restriction process shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), in the range from when it is determined in step 69AKS52 that the high base is ended to when it is determined that the period is ended in step 69AKS55. A limit is set as a limit that the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second mode, is not executed. As the control for restricting the second notification not to be executed, the second passing condition may not be satisfied by the setting A in the setting example 69AKC11 of the second notification restriction. In this case, in step 69AKS33 of the launch direction notification processing, it is determined that the second passing condition is not satisfied even if two game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 are detected during execution of the first notification. By doing so, the firing direction notification process is terminated without proceeding to step 69AKS34. Alternatively, as the control for restricting the second notification not to be executed, the second notification output amount may not be set by the setting B in the second notification restriction setting example 69AKC11. In this case, even if it is determined in step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process that the second passing condition is satisfied, the second notification output amount is not set in step 69AKS34, so that the second notification is set by setting in step 69AKS35. Is not executed. However, even if the second notification output amount is not set, the notification with the same notification output amount as the first notification may be executed by setting the second notification to be started in step 69AKS35. . As a result, the first notification may be substantially continuously executed. Alternatively, as the control for restricting the second notification not to be executed, the second notification start may not be set by the setting C in the second notification restriction setting example 69AKC11. In this case, even if it is determined in step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process that the second passing condition is satisfied, the second notification is not executed in step 69AKS35 because the second notification start is not set. However, even if the second notification start is not set, the first notification that is being executed may be continuously executed until it is determined in step 69AKS29 that the first termination condition is satisfied.

  In the firing direction notification process shown in FIG. 9-2, when it is determined in step 69AKS23 that the high base has ended, the high base state as the first state is controlled to the low base state as the second state. Corresponding to the state switching, it is possible to execute the first notification that is the promotion notification of the first aspect even if the first passing condition that is the predetermined condition is not satisfied. In this case, in the second notification restriction process shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), it is determined in step 69AKS52 that the high base has ended, so that the execution of the second notification is restricted. The setting A in the setting example 69AKC11 of the second notification restriction makes the second passing condition not satisfied, for example, in step 69AKS33 of the emission direction notification processing. With the setting A as described above, the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second aspect, is not established even if a specific event in which the second passage condition, which is the specific condition, can be satisfied occurs in the predetermined period from the state switching. Restrict not to run. The setting B in the setting example 69AKC11 of the second notification restriction does not set the second notification output amount in step 69AKS34 of the emission direction notification process, for example. By such setting B, even if the second passing condition which is the specific condition is satisfied in step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process during the predetermined period from the state switching, the setting in step 69AKS34 is not executed, The second notification serving as the promotion notification of the second mode is restricted from being executed. The setting C in the setting example 69AKC11 of the second notification restriction does not set the second notification start in step 69AKS35 of the emission direction notification processing, for example. With such a setting C, the setting in step 69AKS35 is not executed even if the second passing condition, which is the specific condition, is satisfied in step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process during the predetermined period from the state switching. The second notification serving as the promotion notification of the second mode is restricted from being executed.

  In step 69AKS53 of the second notification restriction process shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), a period during which the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base is set as the notification restriction period. With such a setting, when the first notification that is the promotion effect of the first aspect is executed due to the state switching, the second notification that is the promotion notification of the second aspect is executed during the period in which the first notification is executed. Restrict not to perform notification.

  FIG. 9-7 is a timing chart showing an example of executing the notification corresponding to the end of the high base. In this execution example, the game state is switched from the high base state to the low base state at timing T10. At this time, it is determined in step 69AKS23 of the firing direction notification process that the high base has ended, and thus the execution of the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first mode, is started based on the settings in steps 69AKS25 and 69AKS26. To be done. This first notification is executed in two notification periods separated by one interval period. After that, at timing T11, 5 seconds elapse after the start of the first notification. At this time, it is determined in step 69AKS28 of the firing direction notification process that the first end condition is satisfied, and in step 69AKS29 that the first notification re-execution condition is not satisfied, the setting of step 69AKS31 is performed. Based on this, the execution of the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first aspect, ends.

  In the execution example shown in FIG. 9-7, the game ball is not detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first starting winning is not generated. On the other hand, the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21 is detected a plurality of times during the period from timing T10 to timing T11. In the second notification restriction process executed in step 69AKS32 of the firing direction notification process, when it is determined in step 69AKS52 that the high base has ended, based on the settings of steps 69AKS53 and 69AKS54, the second mode The second notification, which is a promotion notification, is restricted from being executed. The setting A in the setting example 69AKC11 shown in FIG. 9-6 (B) is a specific event in which the second passing condition can be established based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if occurs, the second passage condition is not satisfied. The setting B in the setting example 69AKC11 does not set the second notification output amount even if the second passage condition is satisfied. The setting C in the setting example 69AKC11 does not set the second notification start even if the second passing condition is satisfied. Therefore, the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second aspect, is not executed during the predetermined period from timing T10 to timing T11 when the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first aspect, is executed.

  FIG. 9-8 is a timing chart when the second notification is executed after the first notification is executed in the low base state. In this case, it is determined that the first passing condition is satisfied in step 69AKS24 of the firing direction notification process based on the fact that one game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 at timing T20 is detected by the gate switch 21. To be judged. Since the first passage condition is satisfied in this manner, execution of the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first mode, is started based on the settings of steps 69AKS25 and 69AKS26. Thereafter, at timing T21 during execution of the first notification, based on the fact that the two game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 are detected by the gate switch 21, the second passing condition is set in step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process. Is determined to have been established. When the second passing condition is satisfied during execution of the first notification, when the second passing condition is satisfied, the second notification becomes the promotion notification of the second mode based on the settings of steps 69AKS34 and 69AKS35. Is started.

  FIG. 9-9 is a timing chart when the first termination condition is satisfied during execution of the first notification in the low base state. In this case, it is determined that the first passing condition is satisfied in step 69AKS24 of the firing direction notification process based on the fact that one game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 at timing T30 is detected by the gate switch 21. To be judged. Since the first passage condition is satisfied in this manner, execution of the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first mode, is started based on the settings of steps 69AKS25 and 69AKS26. After that, at timing T31 during execution of the first notification, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first starting winning is generated. When the first start prize is generated during execution of the first notification, the first end condition is satisfied in step 69AKS28 of the firing direction notification process at timing T32 when the first notification ends in one notification period and becomes an interval period. It is judged that it did. When the first end condition is satisfied in this way, the execution of the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first mode, ends based on the setting of step 69AKS31.

  Regarding the characteristic part 69AK, in the firing direction notification process shown in FIG. 9-2, when it is determined in step 69AKS23 that the high base has ended, the high base state as the first state is changed to the second state. Corresponding to the state switching controlled to the low base state, it is possible to execute the first notification that is the promotion notification of the first aspect even if the first passage condition that is the predetermined condition is not satisfied. In this case, in the second notification restriction process of step 69AKS32, it is determined in step 69AKS52 shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) that the high base has ended, and control of step 69AKS54 executes the second notification. Limits are set.

  The setting A in the second notification restriction setting example 69AKC11 illustrated in FIG. 9-6 (B) does not satisfy the second passage condition even if a specific event in which the second passage condition can be satisfied occurs. The setting example B of the second notification restriction setting 69AKC11 does not set the second notification output amount even if the second passage condition is satisfied. The setting C in the second notification restriction setting example 69AKC11 does not set the second notification start even if the second passage condition is satisfied. As described above, in the predetermined period which is the notification restriction period from the state switching at the end of the high base, the control that does not execute the second notification even if the second passing condition that is the specific condition is satisfied, or the second condition that is the specific condition. It is possible to execute the control that does not satisfy the second passage condition even if a specific event in which the passage condition can be established occurs. If the second notification can be executed immediately from the timing of state switching at the end of the high base, the player's operation of returning from right-handed to left-handed is delayed, and a game ball is accidentally shot on the right-handed path. If this happens, the execution of the second notification may make the player feel uncomfortable and may reduce the interest of the game. Therefore, in the predetermined period from the state switching, the second notification is not executed even if the second passage condition is satisfied, or the second notification is not satisfied, so that the second notification is restricted from being executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  In step 69AKS53 of the second notification restriction process shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), a period during which the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base is set as the notification restriction period. Thereafter, the second notification is restricted from being executed until it is determined in step 69AKS55 that the period has ended. Thus, in the period in which the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base, by not executing the second notification even if the second passage condition is satisfied, or by not satisfying the second passage condition, The second notification is restricted from being executed. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  The passage gate 41 is provided on the right-handed path which is the right game area. In step 69AKS24 of the launch direction notification processing, it is determined that the first passing condition is satisfied when one gaming ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected in the low base state. In step 69AKS33 of the launch direction notification process, it is determined that the second passage condition is satisfied when the two game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 are detected during the first notification. Based on these determinations, in the low base state, the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first aspect, can be executed because one game ball corresponding to a predetermined number has passed through the passage gate 41 as the specific area. Is. Further, in the low base state, the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second aspect, can be executed by the passage of the game gate of three balls corresponding to the specific number larger than the predetermined number through the passage gate 41 as the specific region. Is. In this way, the second notification is less likely to be executed than the first notification, so that it is possible to reduce the risk of causing the player to feel uncomfortable due to the execution of the second notification, and to appropriately notify the player of an inappropriate action. By executing, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an appropriate action regarding the launch of the game ball.

  When it is determined in step 69AKS29 of the firing direction notification process that the first notification re-execution condition is satisfied, the first notification is executed again by the setting in step 69AKS30 even if the first end condition is satisfied. .. The first notification re-execution condition may be the same as the first passage condition as the predetermined condition. Thus, if the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the first notification, the first notification can be executed again after the completion of the first notification that is being executed. When it is determined in step 69AKS33 of the firing direction notification process that the second passing condition is satisfied, even if the first ending condition is not satisfied, the specific condition is set as the specific condition based on the settings of steps 69AKS34 and 69AKS35. The second notification can be executed when the second passage condition is satisfied. As described above, in the case where the first notification can be executed again and the case where the second notification can be executed while the first notification is being executed, the control of whether to wait until the completion of the first notification that is being executed is performed. Be different. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by executing appropriate notification according to the event that has occurred.

  When it is determined in step 69AKS38 of the firing direction notification process that the second notification re-execution condition is satisfied, the second notification is executed again by the setting in step 69AKS39 even if the second end condition is satisfied. .. The second notification re-execution condition may be the same condition as the first passage condition as the predetermined condition or the same condition as the second passage condition as the specific condition. Thus, if the predetermined condition or the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the second notification, the second notification can be executed again after the second notification being executed is completed. When the second notification is to be executed again, by waiting until after the second notification that is being executed is finished, an appropriate notification that prevents the player from feeling uncomfortable is executed and the enjoyment of the game is improved. be able to.

  The termination condition of the first notification and the second notification, which are the promotion notification, can be satisfied based on the occurrence of the first start winning. In this way, while the promotion notification including the first notification and the second notification is being executed, the promotion notification being executed is detected based on the fact that the launch of the game ball toward the left hitting route which is the second route is detected. To finish. Since the promotion notifications such as the first notification and the second notification can be ended based on the motion of the player who shoots the game ball, the motion of the player can be reduced while reducing the risk of giving the player discomfort due to useless notification. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by executing an appropriate notification corresponding to.

  In the setting example 69AKC01, the notification condition after the first start winning is included in the termination condition of the first notification and the second notification. Therefore, based on the detection of the passage of the game ball that is the first start winning during the execution of the first notification in the one notification period, when the one notification period ends, the first notification that is being executed ends. To do. Also, based on the fact that the passage of the game ball that is the first start winning is detected during the execution of the second notification in the one notification period, when the one notification period ends, the second notification that is being executed ends. To do. In this way, based on the detection of the launch of the game ball toward the left hitting route which is the second route, the promotion notification being executed can be ended when the notification period of 1 is ended, and the player It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by executing an appropriate notification that prevents the user from feeling uncomfortable.

  Regarding the characteristic part 70AK, in step 69AKS13 of the effect output amount setting process, the effect output amount including the sound volume is set to be changeable. In step 69AKS25 of the launch direction notification process, the same volume as the volume selected by the player is set as the volume for the first notification output. In step 69AKS34, as the volume in the second notification output amount, a predetermined volume is set regardless of the volume in the player selection output amount in the case of setting example 70AKC01, and in the player selection output amount in the case of setting example 70AKC02. A louder volume is set compared to the volume. When executing a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an action related to the firing of a game ball, if the volume setting is not reflected, the notification may make the player uncomfortable and reduce the enjoyment of the game. .. Therefore, the volume of the first notification output amount used for the first notification becomes the volume corresponding to the setting in the effect output amount setting processing, so that appropriate notification reflecting the intention of the player is executed to achieve the entertainment of the game. It is possible to prevent the decrease. On the other hand, the volume of the second notification output amount used for the second notification becomes a predetermined volume regardless of the setting in the effect output amount setting process, or a volume higher than that in the effect output amount setting process. Therefore, it is possible to execute an appropriate notification that is easy for the player to recognize, and to prompt an appropriate action of the player regarding the launch of the game ball.

  In the effect output amount setting process, if there is an instruction to change the output amount based on the detected amount of motion by the player in step 69AKS12, the effect output amount setting can be changed in step 69AKS13. As a result, it is possible to perform appropriate notification reflecting the intention of the player and prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In the launch direction notification process, in step 69AKS34, the volume of the second notification output amount can be set to the maximum volume that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can output. Therefore, the second notification, which is the promotion notification of the second aspect, can be executed at the maximum volume that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can output. As a result, it is possible to execute an appropriate notification that is easily recognized by the player and urge an appropriate action of the player regarding the launch of the game ball.

  In the firing direction notification process, in step 69AKS34, the volume of the second notification output amount is set to be changed in accordance with the change of the volume of the first notification output amount in the case of the setting example 70AKC02. In step 69AKS25, the volume of the first notification output amount is set to be changed in accordance with the change of the volume of the second notification output amount in the case of setting example 70AKC02. At this time, the setting range of the volume of the second notification output amount is narrower than the setting range of the volume of the first notification output amount. As a result, while making it possible to perform notification by setting a flexible volume that reflects the player's intention, it is possible to execute appropriate notification that is easy for the player to recognize, and to prevent the deterioration of the entertainment level of the player and to provide appropriate information for the player. You can encourage movement.

[Modification 1 of Characteristic Parts 69AK and 70AK]
The launch direction notification process can be performed by selectively selecting a setting for executing the first notification and a setting for executing the second notification according to the number of times the promotion notification is executed. Good. For example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (effect control counter setting unit or the like), data indicating a notification count value to be stored in the notification counter is stored, and either the first notification or the second notification included in the promotion notification is executed. Each time the notification count value is updated, the notification count value may be updated. However, when the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base, the notification is executed regardless of whether the passing condition is satisfied or not in response to the state switching, so that the notification count value need not be updated. Good. As described above, the notification count value may be any value that can specify the number of times of the promotion notification executed by the establishment of the passage condition based on the detection of the game ball. The notification count value may be cleared to set an initial count value (for example, "0") when a predetermined notification number clear condition is satisfied. By setting the count initial value as the notification count value, the stored content regarding the number of times of execution of the promotion notification is initialized when the notification number clear condition is satisfied. The notification number clear condition may be established based on, for example, state switching in which the gaming state is controlled from the high base state to the low base state, and other control of the game and effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the demo display is performed on the screen of the image display device 5, the notification number clear condition may be satisfied. When the display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the big hit game state is controlled, the notification number clear condition may be satisfied. The notification number clear condition may be established when a predetermined non-firing period elapses without the firing of the game ball being detected. The notification number clear condition may be satisfied based on the elapsed time from the end of the high base or the number of times of variable display execution.

  9-11 and 9-12 are flowcharts illustrating an example of a firing direction notification process according to the modification. In this firing direction notification processing, it is determined whether or not the notification is being executed (step 69AKS71), and when the notification is not being executed (step 69AKS71; No), it is determined whether or not the base state is low (step 69AKS71; No). 69 AKS 72). When it is in the low base state (step 69AKS72; Yes), it is determined whether or not the high base is finished (step 69AKS73). When the high base has ended (step 69AKS73), the first notification output amount is set (step 69AKS74) and the first notification is set to start (step 69AKS75), as in the above embodiment. Thus, at the end of the high base, in response to the state switching controlled from the high base state as the first state to the low base state as the second state, the first notification which is the promotion notification of the first mode is executed. It is possible.

  When it is not at the time of ending the high base in step 69AKS73 (step 69AKS73; No), it is determined whether or not there is a passage detection in the specific area (step 69AKS76). In step 69AKS76, when a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected, it may be determined that there is a passage detection. When the passage is detected (step 69AKS76; Yes), the second notification restriction process is executed (step 69AKS77), and it is determined whether the notification count value is equal to or larger than the second notification determination value (step 69AKS78). .. The second notification determination value may be predetermined as a condition for executing the second notification based on the notification count value.

  When it is less than the second notification determination value in step 69AKS78 (step 69AKS78; No), the first notification output amount is set (step 69AKS79), and the setting for starting the first notification is performed (step 69AKS80). Thus, when the notification count value is less than the second notification determination value, it is possible to execute the first notification, which is the promotion effect of the first aspect, based on the settings of steps 69AKS79 and 69AKS80. At this time, the notification count value is updated (step 69AKS81). In step 69AKS81, for example, the notification count value may be updated so as to be incremented by one. As a result, in the low base state except when the high base ends, the notification count value is updated every time the first notification is executed. As the first notification is repeatedly executed, the notification count value may be equal to or greater than the second notification determination value.

  When it is equal to or larger than the second notification determination value in step 69AKS78 (step 69AKS78; Yes), the second notification output amount is set (step 69AKS82), and the setting for starting the second notification is performed (step 69AKS83). In this way, when the notification count value is equal to or greater than the second notification determination value, the second notification that is the promotion effect of the second aspect can be executed based on the settings in steps 69AKS82 and 69AKS83. At this time, the notification count value is updated (step 69AKS84).

  When the notification is being executed in step 69AKS71 (step 69AKS71; Yes), it is determined whether or not the notification being executed is the first notification (step 69AKS85 in FIG. 9-11). If it is the first notification (step 69AKS85; Yes), it is determined whether the first termination condition is satisfied (step 69AKS86). When the first termination condition is satisfied (step 69AKS86; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is passage detection in the specific area during execution of the first notification (step 69AKS87). When no passage is detected (step 69AKS87; No), the setting for ending the first notification is made (step 69AKS88).

  If passage detection is detected during execution of the first notification in step 69AKS87 (step 69AKS87; Yes), the second notification restriction process is executed (step 69AKS89), and then the notification count value is the second notification determination value. It is determined whether or not the above (step 69AKS90). At this time, if the notification count value is less than the second notification determination value (step 69AKS90; No), the first notification is set to be reexecuted (step 69AKS91), and the notification count value is updated (step 69AKS92). When the notification count value is equal to or greater than the second notification determination value (step 69AKS90; Yes), the second notification output amount is set (step 69AKS93), and the second notification is started (step 69AKS94). , The notification count value is updated (step 69AKS95). In this way, when passage notification is detected during execution of the first notification, if the notification count value is greater than or equal to the second notification determination value, execution of the second notification is enabled, while the notification count value is If it is less than the 2 notification determination value, the first notification may be re-executable.

  When it is not the first notification in step 69AKS85 (step 69AKS85; No), it is determined whether the notification being executed is the second notification (step 69AKS96). If it is the second notification (step 69AKS96; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second end condition is satisfied (step 69AKS97). When the second end condition is satisfied (step 69AKS97; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is passage detection in the specific area during execution of the second notification (step 69AKS98). When no passage is detected (step 69AKS98; No), the setting for ending the second notification is performed (step 69AKS99).

  When the passage is detected during the execution of the second notification in step 69AKS98 (step 69AKS98; Yes), the second notification is set to be reexecuted (step 69AKS100), and the notification count value is updated (step 69AKS101). ). As described above, when the passage is detected during the execution of the second notification, the second notification may be re-executed regardless of the notification count value.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the notification number clear condition is satisfied (step 69AKS102). When the notification number clear condition is not satisfied (step 69AKS102; No), the firing direction notification process is ended as it is. If the notification number clear condition is satisfied (step 69AKS102; Yes), the notification count value is cleared (step 69AKS103), and then the firing direction notification process is ended.

  As described above, according to the firing direction notification process of the modified example, the notification count value is updated every time the first notification or the second notification is executed when the high base is not ended at step 69AKS73, and the passage detection is performed. Based on this, if the notification count value is greater than or equal to the second notification determination value, the second notification can be executed, and if the notification count value is less than the second notification determination value, the first notification can be executed. However, in step 69AKS77, the second notification restriction process is executed, and the execution of the second notification is restricted from the end of the high base to the expiration of the notification restriction period. Therefore, in the predetermined period that is the notification restriction period from the state switching at the time of ending the high base, the control that does not execute the second notification even if the second passage condition that is the specific condition is satisfied, or the second passage condition that is the specific condition. It is possible to execute the control in which the second passage condition is not satisfied even if a specific event that can be satisfied occurs. Even by such a firing direction notification process of the modified example, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  If the notification number clear condition is satisfied in step 69AKS102, the notification count value is cleared in step 69AKS103. The notification number clear condition may be satisfied, for example, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is switched from the high base state to the low base state. As described above, the stored information regarding the number of times of execution of the promotion notification such as the first notification and the second notification may be initialized based on the change in the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a result, it is possible to execute an appropriate notification and urge the player to perform an appropriate operation.

[Modification 2 of Characteristic Parts 69AK, 70AK]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be capable of setting the volume included in the effect output amount to “volume 0” in accordance with the detected amount of movement by the player, and setting it to silent without sound output. In this case, the promotion notification such as the first notification or the second notification may be executed at a volume different from the silence even when the volume in the output amount selected by the player is "volume 0" and no sound is produced. Alternatively, the prompt notifications such as the first notification and the second notification make the first notification silent while the second notification is different from the silent sound when the volume in the player-selected output amount is “volume 0” and there is no sound. It may be possible to execute at volume.

  9-12 shows a specific example of the output amount setting in the modified example. This specific example includes a setting example 70AKC11 shown in FIG. 9-12 (A) and a setting example 70AKC12 shown in FIG. 9-12 (B). In both the setting example 70AKC11 and the setting example 70AKC12, the volume of the second notification output amount can be set to "volume 6" which is a predetermined volume regardless of the output amount selected by the player. The volume of the second notification output amount may be changeable according to the output amount selected by the player, and may be set to a volume higher than the volume-related setting.

  The volume of the first notification output amount of the setting example 70AKC11 is the same as that of the player selection output amount when the volume of the player selection output amount is other than “volume 0”. When the volume in the output amount selected by the player is set to "volume 0" and silence is set, the volume in the first notification output amount becomes "volume 1". In this way, the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first aspect, can be executed at the volume corresponding to the setting related to the volume. However, when silence is set as the setting related to the volume, the first notification does not sound. It is possible to run at different volumes. As a result, it is possible to execute an appropriate notification and urge the player to perform an appropriate operation.

  The volume in the first notification output amount of the setting example 70AKC11 is the same as the player selection output amount, including the case where the volume in the player selection output amount is "volume 0". Therefore, when the volume of the effect sound is set to be silent according to the detected amount of motion by the player, the first notification that is the promotion notification of the first aspect is silenced while the promotion notification of the second aspect is It becomes possible to execute the second notification described above at a volume different from silence. As a result, it is possible to execute an appropriate notification while reflecting the player's intention and prompt the player to perform an appropriate operation.

[Features 69 AK, 70 AK and other modifications]
In addition to the above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and it is possible to solve at least one problem in the related art, and the part described in the above-mentioned embodiment It may be provided with the structure of. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 including both the characteristic portion 69AK and the characteristic portion 70AK, and may be the pachinko gaming machine 1 including either one and not the other.

  The first passage condition and the second passage condition are not limited to those obtained by detecting the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41, and the game ball is launched toward the right-handed route which is the right side game area as the first route. Any detection corresponding to the above may be used. For example, in the variable winning ball apparatus 6B provided on the right-handed path, the first passing condition and the second passing condition may be established based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the second starting winning port. In addition, the first passage condition and the second passage condition may be established based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the general winning opening provided on the right-handed path. The first passage condition and the second passage condition may be made feasible based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the outlet serving as the outlet provided on the right-handed path. The first passage condition and the second passage condition may be made achievable based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the route entrance provided at the entrance of the right-handed route. The first passage condition and the second passage condition may be set to be achievable based on the operation amount of the hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player. When the first passage condition and the second passage condition can be established based on the detection of the game balls, it is based on the fact that the same number (1 ball or 2 balls) of the game balls as in the above embodiment is detected. The first passage condition and the second passage condition may be satisfied. Alternatively, the first passage condition and the second passage condition may be made achievable based on the fact that a different number of game balls than those in the above-described embodiment are detected. For example, the first passage condition may be established based on the detection of three game balls, and the second passage condition may be established based on the detection of five game balls.

  The passage area of the game ball in which the first passage condition can be satisfied and the passage area of the game ball in which the second passage condition can be established may be set to be different areas. For example, the first passage condition can be established based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41, as in the above embodiment. On the other hand, unlike the above-mentioned embodiment, the second passing condition may be enabled based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the second start winning port in the variable winning ball device 6B. In this way, the first passage condition, which is a predetermined condition for executing the first notification as the promotion notification of the first aspect, and the second condition, which is the specific condition for executing the second notification, as the promotion notification of the second aspect. The passage condition may be established based on the detection result of different game balls. In addition, the predetermined condition and the specific condition may be established based on arbitrary detection results different from each other.

  The notification restriction period set in step 69AKS53 of the second notification restriction process shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) is not limited to the period in which the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base, and the first notification is executed. 2 It may be any period during which the execution of the notification is restricted. For example, the period during which the first variable display is performed after the high base state is finished may be set as the notification restriction period. The period from the end of the high base state to the detection of the game ball launched toward the left hitting route which is the second route may be set as the notification restriction period. The period from the end of the high base state to the first demonstration display may be set as the notification restriction period. The period from the end of the high base state to the detection of the first game ball shot may be set as the notification restriction period. The period from the end of the high base state to the execution of the variable display a predetermined number of times may be set as the notification restriction period. You may set the period which becomes a specific production mode after completion | finish of a high base state as a notification limit period. In addition, it suffices to set a period until an arbitrary condition relating to control of a game or effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is satisfied as the notification limit period, corresponding to the end of the high base state.

  The promotion notification such as the first notification or the second notification may be a notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right-handed path, which is the right-side game area. In this case, the first passing condition and the second passing condition may be based on any detection corresponding to the game ball being launched toward the left hitting route which is the left game area. And, for example, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit" and the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the control of the game and effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is switched from the first state to the second state. Correspondingly, in the predetermined period from the state switching, the second notification is not executed even if the second passage condition is satisfied, or the second notification is restricted by not being satisfied. do it. State switching, in addition to the case of being controlled to the big hit game state, for example, may be the case of being controlled to the small hit game state, the display result of the normal symbol in the low base state is "universal figure hit" Therefore, the opening control may be performed in which the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period.

  In the predetermined period from the state switching, the second notification may be restricted to be less likely to be executed than the period different from the predetermined period. Alternatively, in the predetermined period from the state switching, the second notification may be limited to be executed in a notification mode that is more difficult to recognize than the period different from the predetermined period. For example, in step 69AKS54 of the second notification restriction process, it may be set such that the second passage condition is difficult to be satisfied. More specifically, in step 69AKS54, detection of five game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 may be set as the second passage condition. Thus, in the notification restriction period corresponding to the end of the high base, the restriction can be set so that the second passage condition is less likely to be satisfied than in the low base state period different from the notification restriction period. Alternatively, in step 69AKS 54, the second notification output amount may be set to be reduced. As a result, in the notification restriction period corresponding to the end of the high base, it is possible to set a restriction so that the second notification is executed in a notification mode that is difficult to recognize than in the low base state period different from the notification restriction period.

  The present invention is not limited to setting the volume of the first notification output amount and the second notification output amount. For example, the size, display position, display duration, and display repetition of the notification image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Number, the light emission amount of the notification lamp included in the game effect lamp 9, the light emission number, the light emission position, the light emission continuation time, the number of blinks, the moving amount of the movable member, the operation continuation time, the operation repetition count, or a part of these or It is also possible to set the output amount when using any production device or notification device such as all combinations. For example, in step 69AKS13 of the effect output amount setting processing, the effect output amount including the light emission amount of the notification lamp is set to be changeable. In step 69AKS25 of the launch direction notification process, the same amount of light emission as the amount of light emission in the player selected output amount is set as the amount of light emission in the first amount of notification output. In step 69AKS34, as the light emission amount in the second notification output amount, a predetermined light emission amount is set regardless of the light emission amount in the player selection output amount in the case of setting example 70AKC01, and in the case of setting example 70AKC02. A larger light emission amount may be set as compared with the light emission amount in the output amount. By setting the second notification output amount to a larger output amount than the first notification output amount when the promotion notification such as the first notification or the second notification is executed using any production device or notification device. The second notification may be executed in a notification mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the first notification. The notification mode that is easily recognized by the player may be a notification mode in which the notification output is a strong stimulus, a notification mode in which the notification output is flashy, or a notification mode in which the notification output is noticeable. However, the notification output may be a gorgeous notification mode, or the notification output may be a notification mode that is easily sensed by the player's sense.

  The first notification output amount set in step 69AKS25 of the firing direction notification process is determined in step 69AKS23 when the high base has ended, and in step 69AKS24 that the first passage condition is satisfied. In this case, a common output amount may be set in any case, or a different output amount may be set depending on which case. For example, the volume for executing the first notification is set so that the first notification, which is the promotion notification of the first aspect, can be executed with a higher volume when the first passage condition is satisfied than when the high base is ended. May be. As described above, even when a different volume or the like is set as the first notification output amount depending on whether the high base is ended or the first passage condition is satisfied, the volume included in the first notification output amount or the like is set. The output amount may be the output amount corresponding to the setting regarding the volume such as the player selected output amount. As an example, at the end of the high base, the first notification is executed at the same volume as the output amount selected by the player, and when the first passage condition is satisfied, the first notification is output at a volume larger than the output amount selected by the player by a certain additional volume. You may execute. Also in this example, when the second passage condition is satisfied, the first notification is always executed at a predetermined volume higher than that when the first passage condition is satisfied, or the volume is louder by a certain volume than when the first passage condition is satisfied. For example, the volume for executing the second notification may be set so that the first notification is executed. In addition to the volume, a notification image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, lighting of a notification lamp included in the game effect lamp 9, operation of the movable member, or a combination of some or all of these Regarding the output amount in the case of using the production device and the notification device of, the first notification with the common output amount may be executable at the time of ending the high base and when the first passage condition is satisfied, or with different output amounts. The first notification may be executable. The first notification can be executed in a notification mode that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the second notification, including the case where the first notification can be executed with different output amounts when the high base ends and when the first passing condition is satisfied. It should be The notification mode that is difficult for the player to recognize may be a notification mode in which the notification output is weak stimulus, a notification mode in which the notification output is sober, or a notification mode in which the notification output is inconspicuous. Alternatively, the notification output may be in a subtle mode of presentation, or the notification output may be in a mode in which the player is less likely to feel it.

  When the promotion notifications such as the first notification and the second notification are executed using a plurality of effect devices, the execution conditions may be different depending on each effect device. For example, the execution of the second notification using the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the second notification restriction process is limited, while the second notification using the notification image displayed on the image display device 5 is performed. The execution may not be restricted. In this case, in the predetermined period from the state switching in which the state of the game or effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled from the first state to the second state, the first passing condition is satisfied even if the second passing condition that is the specific condition is satisfied. Performing the second notification using the second rendering device while not performing the second notification using the rendering device, or setting the first specific condition for executing the second notification using the first rendering device. By setting the second specific condition for executing the second notification using the second rendering device while not being satisfied, a part of the second notification is not executed but a part of the other is executed. You may. Alternatively, in the predetermined period from the state switching in which the state of the game or effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled from the first state to the second state, even if the second passing condition that is the specific condition is satisfied, the first effect device is activated. The proportion of executing the second notification using the second rendering device is high, while the proportion of executing the second notification using the second rendering device is high, or the first for performing the second notification using the first rendering device. While the proportion of the specific condition is low, the proportion of the second specific condition for executing the second notification using the second effect device is high, so that it is difficult for part of the second notification to be executed. May be restricted to be easily executed.

  In the firing direction notification process of the modified example shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11, the number of executions of the promotion notification is not limited to be stored using the notification counter. For example, a game that has passed through the passage gate 41. The number of game balls that have passed through a specific area, such as the number of balls, may be stored. In this case, using the stored number of passing game balls, if the passing number is equal to or greater than the second notification determination value, the second notification can be executed, and if the passing number is less than the second notification determination value. For example, the first notification may be enabled. The number of game balls to be passed is determined on the right-handed route such as the passage gate 41, the second start winning port of the variable winning ball device 6B, the general winning port and the outlet of the right-handed route, or a combination of some or all of these. It suffices if it is possible to detect any game ball and update it.

  When the second notification that is easier for the player to recognize than the first notification is executed, the second notification can be executed every time the variable display of the special symbol is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. You can For example, as a game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it may be possible to control to a KT (small hit time) state in which the probability that the display result of the special symbol is "small hit" is high. For example, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the KT state may be controlled at a predetermined rate (including 100%). The gaming state that is not in the KT state may be referred to as the non-KT state. In addition, a period controlled to the KT state may be referred to as a KT period, and a period not controlled to the KT state may be referred to as a non-KT period. In the non-KT state, the variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is set to a very long time (for example, about 30 minutes). On the other hand, in the KT state, the variable display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is set to a relatively short time (for example, 5 seconds). Therefore, in the KT state, if the second starting winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening continues to occur, the variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is not KT. It becomes possible to execute with a significantly higher execution frequency than in the state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled in such a KT state, when in the non-KT state, the second notification is executed every time the variable display of the special symbol is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. , The player may be prompted to take appropriate action regarding the launch of the game ball.

  In the period in which the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base, the second notification is not executed even if the second passage condition is satisfied, or the second notification is not satisfied by not executing the second passage condition. There may be provided a case where the second notification is not executed and a case where the second notification is not executed. For example, when the high base ends, whether or not to limit the second notification may be determined at a predetermined ratio. At this time, when it is determined to limit the second notification, the second notification is not executed even if the second passing condition is satisfied in the period in which the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base. Alternatively, the second notification may be restricted from being executed by not satisfying the second passage condition. On the other hand, when it is determined to limit the second notification, even in the period in which the first notification is executed corresponding to the end of the high base, based on the occurrence of the specific event in which the second passage condition can be satisfied, The second notification may be made executable.

  In step 69AKS29 of the firing direction notification process, the first notification re-execution condition may be different from the first passing condition. For example, the first notification re-execution condition may be a condition that is less likely to be satisfied than the first passage condition. Even if an event that may satisfy the first passing condition occurs during execution of the first notification, control may be performed such that the first notification is not executed again after the end of the first notification. In step 69AKS38 of the launch direction notification process, the second notification re-execution condition may be different from the first passage condition or the second passage condition. For example, the second notification re-execution condition may be a condition that is less likely to be satisfied than the second passage condition. Even if an event in which the first passage condition or the second passage condition may be satisfied occurs during execution of the second notification, the second notification may be controlled not to be executed again after the execution of the second notification.

  The termination condition of the first notification and the second notification may or may not include a condition based on the occurrence of a common event. For example, the termination condition of the first notification includes the notification interval after the first start winning, while the termination condition of the second notification does not include the notification interval after the first starting winning, and a certain period has elapsed. The second notification may always be continuously executed until that time. Alternatively, the termination condition of the first notification includes a notification interval after the first start winning is generated once, while the termination condition of the second notification is a notification interval after the first starting winning is generated three times. May be included.

  The production output amount including the sound volume may be set to be changeable by a staff member of a game hall different from the player. For example, an effect setting switch is mounted at a predetermined position of the effect control board 12, and when an attendant of a game hall or the like opens the front door of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect output amount can be changed by operating the effect setting switch. You can In this way, the effect setting changeover switch is an operation section for a game hall, and normally, it may be one that the player cannot operate. The effect setting changeover switch may be, for example, a switch provided with a total of 16 channels and changing over the channels by rotating the knob. Depending on the switch position of the effect setting changeover switch, the effect output amount may be initially set to any of six levels, or the sound output amount may be initially set to "volume 0" to be silent. Depending on the switch position of the effect setting changeover switch, it may be switched whether or not the change of the effect output amount according to the detected amount of motion by the player is allowed. Even when the setting related to the effect output amount can be set by using such an effect setting changeover switch, in step 69AKS25 of the firing direction notification process, the same sound volume as the player selected output quantity is set as the sound volume in the first notification output quantity. In step 69AKS34, a predetermined volume is set as the volume of the second notification output amount regardless of the volume of the player selection output amount, or a volume that is larger than the volume of the player selection output amount is set. It may be done. The effect output amount including the volume may be preset so as not to be changed. In this case, in step 69AKS25 of the firing direction notification process, the same volume as the volume in the production output amount is set as the volume in the first notification output amount, and in step 69AKS34, the production output amount as the volume in the second notification output amount. A predetermined volume different from that may be set, or a volume higher than the volume in the effect output amount may be set.

  The volume of the second notification output amount may be set to a volume smaller than the maximum volume that can be output in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the case of the setting example 70AKC01, “volume 4” or the like may be set as the predetermined volume regardless of the volume in the output amount selected by the player. Even if the second notification by the setting example 70AKC02 is performed at a volume lower than the maximum volume, it suffices if the second notification can be performed at a high volume as compared with the setting related to the volume.

  When the volume of the second notification output amount can be changed according to the change of the volume of the first notification output amount, or the volume of the first notification output amount can be changed according to the change of the volume of the second notification output amount. In this case, the volume setting range for the second notification output amount may be wider than the volume setting range for the first notification output amount. For example, as the volume of the second notification output amount, a plurality of levels of volume that can be set for notification may be prepared in advance, apart from “volume 1” to “volume 6” that can be selected by the player. In this case, the change range of the volume that can be set for notification may be larger than the change range of the volume that the player can select.

  When silence is set as the setting related to the volume, whether or not the first notification is silent may be switchable. For example, even if the first notification is silent during a predetermined period that is the notification restriction period from the state switching at the end of high base, and the first notification can be executed at a volume different from silence during a low base state different from the predetermined period. Good. Alternatively, the first notification can be executed at a volume different from silence during a predetermined period, which is the notification restriction period from the state switching at the end of the high base, and the first notification is silenced during a low base state different from the predetermined period. Good. Whether or not the first notification is silent and the period during which the first notification is silent may be set separately from the production output amount, or may be set in accordance with the control of the game or production in the pachinko gaming machine 1. May be different. The volume when executing the second notification may be different depending on whether or not the first notification is silent. For example, when the first notification can be executed at a volume different from silence, the second notification can be executed at a volume higher than that when the first notification is silent.

  The various restrictions may be in any range or limit as long as they do not deviate from the achievement purpose of the invention of the present application, the problem to be solved, and other purposes. The limit range may be any condition that makes the presence, the percentage, and other quantities of execution of processing, control, and actions different, and the limit of the limit is the presence, proportion, and other quantities of execution of processing, control, and actions. The content may be different (for example, when stopping, reducing, or reducing).

[Problem Solving Means and Effects of Characteristic Section 69AK]
A game machine, such as a pachinko game machine 1, that shoots a game medium such as a game ball in the game area to play a game, in which the game medium that has been discharged into the game area can flow down, for example, in the right side game area or the like. A first route, and a second route that is different from the first route, such as the left side game area; a first state, such as a high base state, where it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the first route; and a second route Control means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, which can be controlled into a plurality of states including a second state such as a low base state, in which it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down along the path, and, for example, effect control The CPU 120, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the like, and an informing means capable of executing a promotion informing that the game medium is launched toward the second path, and the informing means is in the second state. At some time, for example, a first notification image display example 69AKD11, a voice output based on the first notification output amount, and the like, and a first aspect of the promotion notification, and a second notification image display example 69AKD12 and a second notification output amount based on the voice output, for example. It is possible to execute any one of the promotion notification of the second mode, which is easier to recognize than the first mode, and to execute the promotion notification of the first mode based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as the first passage condition. Yes, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the promotion notification of the second mode can be executed based on the satisfaction of the specific condition such as the second passage condition. For example, the steps 69AKS23, 69AKS26, etc. perform the first state to the second state. Corresponding to the state switching controlled by the above, it is possible to execute the promotion notification of the first mode even if the predetermined condition is not established. For example, the second notification restriction setting by setting B or setting C is possible. Due, in a predetermined period from the state switching, it does not run the promotion notification of the second aspect also certain condition is satisfied.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

Alternatively, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that plays a game by shooting a game medium such as a game ball in the game area, for example, the right side game area in which the game medium shot in the game area can flow down. And a first route different from the first route, for example, a second route such as a left side game area, and a first state such as a high base state where it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the first route, Control means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, which is controllable in a plurality of states including the second state such as the low base state, in which it is advantageous to flow the game medium down the second path, and The production control CPU 120, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the like, and an informing unit capable of executing a promotion informing that the game medium is emitted toward the second path. When in the second state, for example, the first notification image display example 69AKD11, the sound output according to the first notification output amount, and the like, the first notification of the promotion, and the second notification image display example 69AKD12, the second notification output, for example. It is possible to execute any one of the promotion notification of the second mode, which is easier to recognize than the first mode, such as the voice output by the ability, and the promotion notification of the first mode is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as the first passage condition. Can be executed, and after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the promotion notification of the second mode can be executed based on the satisfaction of the specific condition such as the second passage condition. For example, the first state is executed by steps 69AKS23 and 69AKS26. Corresponding to the state switching controlled from the second state to the second state, the promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and for example, the second notification restriction setting by setting A Etc. Accordingly, in a predetermined period from the state switching, it does not establish a particular condition even specific event occurs that certain conditions may be satisfied.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

The predetermined period may be a period for executing the promotion notification of the first aspect.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

It is provided with a specific area such as a passage gate 41 or the like through which the game medium flowing down the second path can pass, and the notifying means has passed a predetermined number of game media, such as one, for a predetermined condition. The promotion notification of the first mode can be executed based on the establishment of the first condition, and a specific number of game media, such as three or more, have passed through the specific region in a specific region. It may be possible to execute the two types of promotion notification.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

When the predetermined condition is satisfied during execution of the promotion notification of the first aspect, the notification means can execute the promotion notification of the first aspect again, for example, in step 69AKS30 after the promotion notification of the first aspect is completed. When the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the promotion notification of the first mode, the promotion notification of the second mode may be executable when the specific condition is satisfied, for example, in step 69AKS35.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

When the predetermined condition or the specific condition is satisfied during execution of the promotion notification of the second mode, the notification unit re-issues the promotion notification of the second mode by, for example, step 69AKS39 after the promotion notification of the second mode is completed. It may be feasible.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

The notification means detects that the game medium has been ejected toward the second route during execution of the promotion notification of the first mode or the second mode, such as the termination condition of the first notification or the second notification by the setting example 69AKC01. Based on the above, the running promotion notification may be ended.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

The notification means is capable of executing the promotion notification in a plurality of notification periods, and is based on the fact that the ejection of the game medium toward the second route is detected during the execution of the promotion notification in one notification period, such as timing T31. Then, for example, at the timing T32, when one notification period ends, the promotion notification being executed may be ended.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

For example, the RAM 122 provided with a notification counter is provided with a storage unit that stores the number of executions of the promotion notification by the notification unit, and the notification unit, for example, when the number of executions stored in the storage unit is less than a predetermined value, for example, step 69AKS80. As described above, the promotion notification of the first mode can be executed, and when the number of executions stored in the storage unit is equal to or larger than the predetermined value, the promotion notification of the second mode can be executed by, for example, step 69AKS83. Good.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

The number of executions stored in the storage unit may be initialized based on a change in the state controlled by the control unit, for example, in step 69AKS103.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

For example, a setting value 1-3, etc., which is capable of being set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player, is provided with an advantage degree setting means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, The notification means is, for example, a setting change suggestion, a setting suggestion, or the like corresponding to a suggestion regarding the advantage setting means, for example, a setting change suggestion right-handing effect, a first setting value suggesting right-handing effect, and a second setting value suggesting right-handing effect. It is also possible to be able to execute the promotion notification such as the third set value suggesting right-handing effect and the set value suggesting left-handing effect.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

[Problem Solving Means and Effects of Characteristic Section 70AK]
A game machine, such as a pachinko game machine 1, that shoots a game medium such as a game ball in the game area to play a game, in which the game medium that has been discharged into the game area can flow down, for example, in the right side game area or the like. A first route, and a second route that is different from the first route, such as the left side game area; a first state, such as a high base state, where it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the first route; and a second route Control means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, which can be controlled into a plurality of states including a second state such as a low base state, in which it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down along the path, and, for example, effect control The CPU 120, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the like, and an informing means capable of executing a promotion informing that the game medium is launched toward the second path, and the informing means is in the second state. At some time, for example, a first notification image display example 69AKD11, a voice output based on the first notification output amount, and the like, and a first aspect of the promotion notification, and a second notification image display example 69AKD12 and a second notification output amount based on the voice output, for example. It is possible to execute any one of the promotion notification of the second mode, which is easier to recognize than the first mode, and to execute the promotion notification of the first mode based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as the first passage condition. Yes, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the promotion notification of the second aspect can be executed based on the satisfaction of the specific condition such as the second passage condition. For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 69AK13, 69AKS25, and 69AKS34. Further, a setting means capable of setting the volume is further provided. In response to the sound volume being capable of performing promoting notification to the first aspect, it is possible to perform the promotion notification of the second embodiment in a predetermined volume, regardless of the setting by the setting means.
As a result, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

Alternatively, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that plays a game by shooting a game medium such as a game ball in the game area, for example, the right side game area in which the game medium shot in the game area can flow down. And a first route different from the first route, for example, a second route such as a left side game area, and a first state such as a high base state where it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the first route, Control means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, which is controllable in a plurality of states including the second state such as the low base state, in which it is advantageous to flow the game medium down the second path, and The production control CPU 120, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the like, and an informing unit capable of executing a promotion informing that the game medium is emitted toward the second path. When in the second state, for example, the first notification image display example 69AKD11, the sound output according to the first notification output amount, and the like, the first notification of the promotion, and the second notification image display example 69AKD12, the second notification output, for example. It is possible to execute any one of the promotion notification of the second mode, which is easier to recognize than the first mode, such as the voice output by the ability, and the promotion notification of the first mode is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition such as the first passage condition. Can be executed, and after the predetermined condition is established, the promotion notification of the second aspect can be executed based on the establishment of the specific condition such as the second passage condition. For example, the effect of executing steps 69AKS13, 69AKS25, and 69AKS34. Further, a setting means capable of setting the volume, such as the control CPU 120, is further provided. For example, the setting means 70AKC02 is used to set the output amount. That set being capable of performing promoting notification to the first embodiment at the volume corresponding, it is possible to perform the promotion notification of the second embodiment in large volume as compared to the setting by the setting means.
As a result, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

For example, the controller sensor unit 35A or the like may be provided with detection means for detecting the movement of the player, and the setting means may be able to change the setting relating to the volume according to the detection result of the detection means, for example, in step 69AKS13.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

The setting means may be capable of executing the promotion notification of the second mode at the maximum volume, such as "volume 6", regardless of the setting by the setting means.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

The setting means can set the volume of the effect sound to silence, for example, “volume 0”, and the notification means sets the volume of the effect sound to silence by the setting means, for example, setting the output amount by the setting example 70AKC11. In such a case, the promotion notification may be able to be executed at a volume different from silence.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

The setting means can set the volume of the effect sound to silence, for example, “volume 0”, and the notification means sets the volume of the effect sound to silence by the setting means, for example, setting the output amount by the setting example 70AKC12. In such a case, the prompt notification of the first aspect may be silenced, while the prompt notification of the second aspect may be executable at a volume different from the silence.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

The setting means includes, for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 69AKS25, and the like, and the first setting means that can set the volume when executing the promotion notification of the first aspect, and the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 69AKS34, for example. And a second setting unit capable of setting a volume when performing the promotion notification of the second mode, wherein the first setting unit and the second setting unit set the volume by one of the output amount setting by the setting example 70AKC02, for example. The volume of the other volume may be changed in accordance with the change of, and the volume setting range of the second setting means may be narrower than the volume setting range of the first setting means.
With such a configuration, appropriate notification can be performed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

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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. For example, the configuration related to the characteristic unit 69AK and the configuration related to the characteristic unit 70AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the configuration related to other characteristic units.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 5 ... Image display devices 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for production control
122 ... RAM

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game medium to a game area,
A first path through which a game medium launched into the game area can flow, and a second path different from the first path;
Control means capable of controlling into a plurality of states including a first state in which it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the first route and a second state in which it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the second route,
And a notification unit capable of executing a promotion notification for prompting the launch of the game medium toward the second path,
The notifying means is
When in the second state, it is possible to execute the promotion notification of the first mode and the promotion notification of the second mode that is easier to recognize than the first mode,
The promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
After the predetermined condition is satisfied, the promotion notification of the second aspect can be executed based on the satisfaction of the specific condition,
Corresponding to the state switching controlled from the first state to the second state, it is possible to execute the promotion notification of the first aspect even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied,
In the predetermined period from the state switching, the promotion notification of the second aspect is not executed even if the specific condition is satisfied,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game medium to a game area,
A first path through which a game medium launched into the game area can flow, and a second path different from the first path;
Control means capable of controlling into a plurality of states including a first state in which it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the first route and a second state in which it is advantageous to let the game medium flow down to the second route,
And a notification unit capable of executing a promotion notification for prompting the launch of the game medium toward the second path,
The notifying means is
When in the second state, it is possible to execute the promotion notification of the first mode and the promotion notification of the second mode that is easier to recognize than the first mode,
The promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
After the predetermined condition is satisfied, the promotion notification of the second aspect can be executed based on the satisfaction of the specific condition,
Corresponding to the state switching controlled from the first state to the second state, the promotion notification of the first aspect can be executed even if the predetermined condition is not satisfied,
In the predetermined period from the state switching, the specific condition is not satisfied even if a specific event in which the specific condition can be satisfied occurs.
A gaming machine characterized by that.